Actor and producer Isaiah Washington, most notably known for his role in “Grey’s Anatomy,” called out clandestine Hollywood conservatives who are neglecting to reveal themselves to the public in fear of being ousted from the liberal media spotlight.
Washington joined the #WalkAway movement earlier this year and has posted his political views on Twitter multiple times showing he was not one to remain on the Democratic plantation.
The actor made sure to make more of his opinions known as he addressed the behavior of actors who are hiding their conservative beliefs.
“I have a message for the Hollywood Actors DM’ing me and revealing that you’re Conservatives,” Washington posted to Twitter. “Don’t DM me again, because you all are lame and I don’t respond well to hypocrites or cowards. You’re no different than the bystander that is waiting on the blood to spill from a martyr.”
I have a message for the Hollywood Actors DM’ing me and revealing that you’re Conservatives. Don’t DM me again, because you all are lame and I don’t respond well to hypocrites or cowards. You’re no different than the bystander that is waiting on the blood to spill from a martyr. pic.twitter.com/WAnLUnCz9l
— Isaiah Washington (@IWashington) August 26, 2019
If there is a positive in this tweet, it’s that there are some conservatives in Hollywood. But, as Washington points out, if that’s the case, then they should stand up for the principles they hold dear instead of being afraid of not getting another Hollywood gig for “coming out.” I know that’s easier said than done, but at the same time, there is no freedom in staying concealed just so you can avoid media confrontation and please your liberal masters.
A lot of folks on Twitter supported the actor’s post:
If your conservative in Hollywood or think what's happening in this country is insane speak the hell up! Y'all have a huge voice & should use it. Don't wait till it's too late. America needs strong sane voices & if regular Americans with no big platform can so can u! #NoExcuses
— Kristina (@Stina_3696) August 27, 2019
It's time we all "outed" ourselves. This way Hollywood can't continue its assault on us, calling us racists and -phobes for supporting healthy fiscal values. #BlackConservative #MAGA
— Giacomo K - Blexit, WalkAway, Jexodus since 1989 (@giacoknox) August 26, 2019
My inbox is also full of peers that can’t publicly support what I say for fear of retaliation. Through their own vicious actions the Left has created this silent majority of closet conservatives...which is why I can’t wait to see the libs faces when Trump wins a 2020 landslide.
— Mindy Robinson 🇺🇸 (@iheartmindy) August 27, 2019
YES! I'm not fooled, I know they are conservatives, but it is a shame that people have to choose livelihood over freedom of speech. This is exactly why I support TRUMP, he is fighting for us to keep our freedom. How miserable, have everything you want but you don't have a voice!
— STAND4JUSTICE10.0 (@SherylC39477772) August 27, 2019
Tough, but a necessary rebuke.
— Dacian (@_Dacian_) August 26, 2019
One supporter, a little weary of Washington's straightforwardness, told the actor to be reassuring to those who had the strength to message him:
Baby steps, Mr. Washington...not everyone has the courage it takes to stand up/ stand out. You did & you paid dearly. It took courage for them to tell you...let it be your job to enourage them, not reject them. They are rightfully afraid and not ready to martyr themselves...yet.
— 2SS_SAC (@ScoxSheryl) August 26, 2019
Hopefully, with time, many of these Hollywood actors come to grips with the fact that holding in truth for the sake of fame is not the way to live.