I think there is an element of nihilism about, but I don't think most artists feel their work is meaningless.
One of the annoying things when you're in a movie is that gets talked about is everyone projects meaning onto everyone's intentions.
Sure, there's a chunk of African-Americans out there who associate the Republican Party with racism, frankly particularly in the Deep South. It's an unfair perception, but it exists. Over a period time, that perception will die away if Republicans are focusing on issues that happen to impact African