The fault-lines running through western (esp. US) civilisation have a lot to do with celebrity worship.

The entire culture was founded on and is perpetuated by the cult of personality. Which follows -- its history all converges at the British monarchy (head of state & church).

The echoes are still being felt. Determining for and against is easy: "I am for Celebrity X. People for Celebrity Y are my enemy."

Thus, "Celebrity X is worthy of all money & power. Celebrity Y is worthy of none."