Self-inflated artistic blimps

The puerile nonsense spouted by Blanchett, Caton and friends with reference to the; about to cripple the economy, budget busting 'carbon' tax set to lighten our wallets, sort of sums up the sycophantic attitude many 'artistes' have towards the (generally) labour governments who pay their wages (grants for the politically correct etc...somewhat like the Russian system) i.e. let us appease the boss! Perhaps even a little 'stockholmish' eh?'
Be it whatever, the radical PC and tightly controlled elitism exhibited by the official art world in most Western countries is what makes being a traditional conservative so difficult in the culturesphere. The so called 'free thinkers' (a true laugh) are not very accepting of those who disagree with them which makes the generic artworld claim of 'freedom of expression' so disingenuous.
Cate Blanchett's lyrical waxing about artists who: 'change reality' no less, even gravity!!! as well as 'changing peoples lives' albeit at a 'risk to the artists own life' (puleeeze... how is that true?) and being at the 'core of human identity and existence', would be pathetic if it were not so ludicrously untrue. Add to that the hypocrisy of Hollywood 'stars' whose 'carbon footprint' borders on the obscene, but hey these luvvies are 'special' if you know what I mean.
Totalitarianism always appeals to elites who believe that they will be in the driving seat.
Entertainers are all mere (though overpaid) court jesters...no more, no less.
When the more humble amongst them grasp this simple fact they often can and do contribute to the wider community.