So … on Friday, Lady Gaga posted a lengthy video on her website to encourage her fans to get involved in politics — specifically with regard to repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Then, apparently, at least one U.S. Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, responded to her via Twitter, expressing her support and her hope to speak with the performer that day. Gaga, apparently not available over the weekend, tweeted back, “Talk monday?” to Senators Gillibrand and Schumer. [Full article here.] So, this isn’t exactly Bono-level activism. But what should we say about Lady Gaga’s foray into the political arena: good, bad, something else entirely?

So … on Friday, Lady Gaga posted a lengthy video on her website to encourage her fans to get involved in politics — specifically with regard to repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’

Then, apparently, at least one U.S. Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, responded to her via Twitter, expressing her support and her hope to speak with the performer that day.

Gaga, apparently not available over the weekend, tweeted back, “Talk monday?” to Senators Gillibrand and Schumer.

[Full article here.]

So, this isn’t exactly Bono-level activism.

But what should we say about Lady Gaga’s foray into the political arena: good, bad, something else entirely?

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  1. samstars answered: Good. We need all the help we can get with keeping the youth interested.
  2. faithandbunny said: Not particularly enthused to hear that someone who’s level of psychological stability is always in question (by me) has decided to throw her weight in a political direction. I do not take her seriously on any level. Especially not a serious level.:-)
  3. squashed answered: Good. Civic engagement shouldn’t be limited to the political elite.
  4. wholettheblogsout answered: Bono is the rare exception where a celebrity’s participation in public affairs did not devalue the agenda he supports.
  5. jnomics answered: To the extent that I care about celebrity political opinion, I’m admiring of her actions.
  6. tofias answered: I’m agog.
  7. anativegentleman answered: Good. Celebrity involvement on these issues gets attention from otherwise disengaged potential voters.
  8. leiron answered: Always a good idea to get involved in politics. It turns bad when you turn famous for having a lot to say w/o getting anything done.
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