Clint Eastwood Says Electing Michael Bloomberg Is "the Best Thing We Could Do"

[TomSea]

The Hollywood Reporter:

Clint Eastwood Says Electing Michael Bloomberg Is "the Best Thing We Could Do"
Katie Kilkenny

Seemingly undeterred by the withering reviews out of the former New York City mayor's first appearance at a Democratic debate, Clint Eastwood is expressing some early support for Michael Bloomberg for president.

Asked about his views on President Donald Trump and the current political scene in a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, The Mule actor and self-professed libertarian said "The politics has gotten so ornery.” While he said he agrees with “certain things that Trump’s done," he added that he wished the president acted “in a more genteel way, without tweeting and calling people names. I would personally like for him to not bring himself to that level."

He then told the reporter, "The best thing we could do is just get Mike Bloomberg in there."

Read more at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/clint-eastwood-says-electing-michael-bloomberg-is-the-best-thing-we-could-do/ar-BB10gaYA

This news hit late yesterday, I don't see it posted anywhere.

I thought, one of the stories called Eastwood a libertarian. Personally, I will still like Clint though not agree with this decision.

Okay, wikipedia seems to say he's a registered "Libertarian".   

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Eastwood   (see box on right)

[rangerrebew]

"he wished the president acted “in a more genteel way, without tweeting and calling people names."

This does not sound like something Eastwood would say.  If he did, it should be noted that Bloomberg has made disparaging remarks and names about women, blacks, farmers, and Hispanics.  In that regard, Trump is in the minor leagues compared to Bloomberg.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

I bet fifty bucks this is fake news.

Genteel is not something Clint "Go ahead, make my day" would say.

[rangerrebew]

Genteel 

That is the word that I picked up on as not being Eastwood like.

[skeeter]

I bet fifty bucks this is fake news.

Genteel is not something Clint "Go ahead, make my day" would say.

He's at least being taken out of context.

But there's almost nothing Clint could say that'd take him off my top ten list.

[Applewood]

I bet fifty bucks this is fake news.

Genteel is not something Clint "Go ahead, make my day" would say.

Or maybe he's yanking people's chains.  Somehow I can't see Clint going for a gun grabbing commie. 

But if Bloomie is really who he wants, who am I to tell him he's wrong? 

[mrclose]

A Fistful of Dollars

[jafo2010]

I don't buy this for a nanosecond.

And Trump's obnoxous, caustic demeanor is in large part what puts his enemies on guard.

[Smokin Joe]

I don't buy this for a nanosecond.

And Trump's obnoxous, caustic demeanor is in large part what puts his enemies on guard.

Actually, Trump's demeanor does more than that, it angers them. Angry people do stupid things.

[skeeter]

I don't buy this for a nanosecond.

And Trump's obnoxous, caustic demeanor is in large part what puts his enemies on guard.

Which is only right, ‘cause Trumps enemies have been caustic and obnoxious for decades.

[mrclose]

Despite being heavily associated with firearms in his Westerns and police movies, Eastwood has publicly endorsed gun control since at least 1973.

In the April 24, 1973, edition of The Washington Post, the star said, "I'm for gun legislation myself. I don't hunt."

Two years later, in 1975, Eastwood told People magazine that he favors "gun control to some degree."

About a year later, Eastwood remarked that "All guns should be registered. I don't think legitimate gun owners would mind that kind of legislation.

Right now the furor against a gun law is by gun owners who are overreacting.

In an interview with GQ magazine, Eastwood criticized the Republican Party for its stance on gay marriage, saying "These people who are making a big deal out of gay marriage?

I don’t give a f*^k about who wants to get married to anybody else! Why not?!

We’re making a big deal out of things we shouldn’t be making a deal out of.

They go on and on with all this bullshit about ‘sanctity’ — don’t give me that sanctity crap! Just give everybody the chance to have the life they want.

[Applewood]

@mrclose

Serves me right for not reading the whole piece.  I was wrong about Clint Eastwood.  Oh well.    I would have thought as a libertarian, Eastwood would not have wanted gun control since, in my mind, government regulation equates with intrusion which libertarians profess to hate.  But it's his opinion and in this country that's one thing we are all entitled to.  Still think he makes decent movies which most of the rest of Hollywood can't seem to do these days.

[goatprairie]

I've been a big Eastwood fan for decades. But because we agree with Clint on some things, let's not pretend, like other people, he doesn't have flaws.
He supports a number of things antithetical to conservatism. To be sure, he calls himself a libertarian.
He supports abortion on demand, homosexual "marriage", and a number other things conservatives oppose.
This does not make him an enemy of the country, it's just that HE CAN BE WRONG!!! on some things.
Unfortunately, Trump's behavior puts off many people who would support him if he would act like he's an adult.
His base loves what he says and wishes he'd do more of it.
But the base is only about 15-20% of the voters. We  have to get a sizable percentage of the middle third who can be swung to our side.
If we're losing reliably Pubbie voters like Eastwood on account of Trump's childish name-calling, that's not good.

[sneakypete]

Actually, Trump's demeanor does more than that, it angers them. Angry people do stupid things.

@Smokin Joe

BINGO! I will never understand why so many people have so much trouble understanding this. Angry people make misakes.

[sneakypete]

If we're losing reliably Pubbie voters like Eastwood on account of Trump's childish name-calling, that's not good.

@goatprarie

HorseHillary! We never had them to start with if they are that stupid.

[skeeter]

@Smokin Joe

BINGO! I will never understand why so many people have so much trouble understanding this. Angry people make misakes.

Trump may have turned off a few would be allies but he has made the entire rat party a laughingstock to everyone but the leftist dead enders.

[aligncare]

@goatprarie

HorseHillary! We never had them to start with if they are that stupid.

Trump may have turned off a few would be allies but he has made the entire rat party a laughingstock to everyone but the leftist dead enders.

We should be thanking Trump, not picking holes in him.

[Cyber Liberty]

In his later years, Barry Goldwater actually endorsed both the Republican and Democrat in an AZ Congressional race.

[goatprairie]

@goatprarie

HorseHillary! We never had them to start with if they are that stupid.

Eastwood's been a reliable Republican voter for many years. You just can't understand how offputting Trump's shenanigans are to many people who could be influenced to vote for him if he acted more grownup.
I'm voting for Trump, but he should grow up and stop the nonsense.

[catfish1957]

Asked about his views on President Donald Trump and the current political scene in a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, The Mule actor and self-professed libertarian said "The politics has gotten so ornery.” While he said he agrees with “certain things that Trump’s done," he added that he wished the president acted “in a more genteel way, without tweeting and calling people names. I would personally like for him to not bring himself to that level."

I don't disagree with anything Clint said right there.  Except I find it very strange he would resort to voting for a liberal based on that observation,

[Absalom]

He supports abortion on demand, homosexual "marriage".

,
The cardinal Principle of Conservatism is:
The Family Unit of Father, Mother, Son and Daughter is the bedrock of culture/society;
which is the foundation of the nation/state. As such, any attitude or behavior that
harms it, such as abortion, homosexuality, transgenderism, among kindred neuroses,
is haraam, verboten, forbidden!!!
As such, Eastwood ain't no conservative and likely never, ever was. Not for a day!

[goatprairie]

,
The cardinal Principle of Conservatism is:
The Family Unit of Father, Mother, Son and Daughter is the bedrock of culture/society;
which is the foundation of the nation/state. As such, any attitude or behavior that
harms it, such as abortion, homosexuality, transgenderism, among kindred neuroses,
is haraam, verboten, forbidden!!!
As such, Eastwood ain't no conservative and likely never, ever was. Not for a day!

He's not what is considered what is called a conservative today, but he
has been a reliable supporter of limited gov. and the military.

[EdinVA]

Well, agree with him or not, Mr. Eastwood shared his thoughts without calling anyone racist or stupid and no threats.... That is the way a conversation should go.

[Cyber Liberty]

Well, agree with him or not, Mr. Eastwood shared his thoughts without calling anyone racist or stupid and no threats.... That is the way a conversation should go.

Clint Eastwood for President! 

[Absalom]

He's not what is considered what is called a conservative today, but he
has been a reliable supporter of limited gov. and the military.

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Goatprarie, respectfully accept your latter point.
As for your phrase "conservative today", an observation.
Many posters (not you) define/re-define conservatism depending
on whatever whim they're feeling at the moment, which is brainless.
Principled Conservatism was birthed by the Natural Law,
thousands of years ago and is a legacy from the Ancients.
It is a body of unchanging precepts which form a basis for the
conduct of Man involving attitudes, behaviors and impulses in life
and these are independent of economics, politics and religion.
Unfortunately, some never get past politics and as a result, it
influences every single idea and thought they articulate.