That's the great thing. You don't actually have to know anything about anything you're talking about and people will listen to you because you are a "celebrity

That's the great thing. You don't actually have to know anything about anything you're talking about and people will listen to you because you are a "celebrity". It happens all the time, across all spectrums and views. It's been happening for a very long time. This isn't particularly surprising, or unique.