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General Category => Politics/Government => Topic started by: TomSea on February 22, 2020, 11:42:18 am
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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 (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 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Eastwood) (see box on right)
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"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. :nono:
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I bet fifty bucks this is fake news.
Genteel is not something Clint "Go ahead, make my day" would say.
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Genteel
That is the word that I picked up on as not being Eastwood like. *hmmmm*
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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.
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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?
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A Fistful of Dollars
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I don't buy this for a nanosecond.
And Trump's obnoxous, caustic demeanor is in large part what puts his enemies on guard.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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@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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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@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.
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@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.
(https://i.imgur.com/fhEpWgj.jpg)
We should be thanking Trump, not picking holes in him.
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In his later years, Barry Goldwater actually endorsed both the Republican and Democrat in an AZ Congressional race.
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@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.
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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,
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He supports abortion on demand, homosexual "marriage".
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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(https://i.imgur.com/fhEpWgj.jpg)
We should be thanking Trump, not picking holes in him.
Actually those of us that have paid attention for any length of time have known for quite some time that the Democrats and their enablers are a nasty nasty bunch.
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Actually those of us that have paid attention for any length of time have known for quite some time that the Democrats and their enablers are a nasty nasty bunch.
For those of us who have been paying attention, yes. The Rats are now making it obvious to even the most casual of observers.
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For those of us who have been paying attention, yes. The Rats are now making it obvious to even the most casual of observers.
Yup I'm seeing more and more of the Blue Check Progressives/Liberals on social media starting to defend Bernie and justify "Democratic" Socialism.
Obama adviser Ben Rhodes was even out there today chiding people who were critical of Sanders defense of Cuba and Castro on 60 minutes last night.
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Clint is absolutely one of my favorite actors/directors. And besides he was da*n good looking.
Although I think his "empty chair" thing was hysterical and on mark...I'm not going to base my opinion on his.
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Clint Eastwood for President!
Go ahead make my day!
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Clint is absolutely one of my favorite actors/directors. And besides he was da*n good looking.
Although I think his "empty chair" thing was hysterical and on mark...I'm not going to base my opinion on his.
That empty chair routine was one of the funniest things I've ever seen in all my years of politics watching!
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Go ahead make my day!
His qualifications are equal to Mayor Pete, having been the Mayor of a small city (Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA).
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That empty chair routine was one of the funniest things I've ever seen in all my years of politics watching!
It was! Only Mitt Romney could lose to an empty chair......
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Uh...Mr. Eastwood, just so you know.. The Bridges of Madison County sucked big time.
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Uh...Mr. Eastwood, just so you know.. The Bridges of Madison County sucked big time.
Oh yeah. Would have been a career ender for a lesser movie star.
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Oh yeah. Would have been a career ender for a lesser movie star.
Didn't hurt Ms. Streep, either. happy77
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It was! Only Mitt Romney could lose to an empty chair......
:silly: :silly:
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That empty chair routine was one of the funniest things I've ever seen in all my years of politics watching!
Indeed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DGl-4gByV4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DGl-4gByV4#)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/4dHWgqdp/EASTWOOD.jpg)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/4dHWgqdp/EASTWOOD.jpg)
That makes more sense to me.
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So then the interviews are phony too? I'm con-foozed!
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(https://i.postimg.cc/sDW9g53C/Clint-Eastwood-2.jpg)
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So then the interviews are phony too? I'm con-foozed!
Links?
I should say links to any interviews where he endorsed Bloomberg!
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The screen shotted tweets of Clint Eastwood are fakes or dummy accounts.
IF it were actually him there would be a blue check beside the name like with James Woods and Nick Searcy.
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Uh...Mr. Eastwood, just so you know.. The Bridges of Madison County sucked big time.
Hahahaha. :yowsa:
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CE supports Blumebird is fake news per his son.
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The screen shotted tweets of Clint Eastwood are fakes or dummy accounts.
IF it were actually him there would be a blue check beside the name like with James Woods and Nick Searcy.
Perhaps Parler doesn't do blue checks like Twitter does. I don't know anything about Parler and should prolly check them out.
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Perhaps Parler doesn't do blue checks like Twitter does. I don't know anything about Parler and should prolly check them out.
IIRC Parler is/was supposed to be the more conservative answer to twitter. In both screen caps (Twitter and Parler) the name is the same @ClintEastwoodLA
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Still don't understand. So Eastwood did not tell the Wall Street Journal he endorses Bloomberg? I can't access WSJ without a subscription, or I would go to the alleged source.
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Still don't understand. So Eastwood did not tell the Wall Street Journal he endorses Bloomberg? I can't access WSJ without a subscription, or I would go to the alleged source.
Would really like to know too. If WSJ has it as a quote, you can pretty much bank on it. It's maybe the last rag on earth worth a damn,
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CE supports Blumebird is fake news per his son.
Sure would like to see the WSJ link or article. I'd believe them way before I'd believe his son. And where is your link or reference that his son even stated that?
Every news outlet, (including Breitbart and Newmax) is referencing this as being true. So I got to ask? Are you questioning whether the most respected newspaper in the World (WSJ) is publishing "Fake News"? You guys have taken denial to new levels.
Truth Seeking? LMAO
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The WSJ link is to an editorial but not gonna pay to read it.... looks like click bait to raise revenue to me.
Twitter account @ClintEastwoodLA is suspended
https://twitter.com/ClintEastwoodLA - Evidently Clint Eastwood does not use twitter so these are face accounts, according to his daughter.
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The WSJ link is to an editorial but not gonna pay to read it.... looks like click bait to raise revenue to me.
Twitter account @ClintEastwoodLA is suspended
https://twitter.com/ClintEastwoodLA - Evidently Clint Eastwood does not use twitter so these are face accounts, according to his daughter.
Even Brietbart and Newsmax are referencing the WSJ piece. Again , do you think WSJ publishes fake news?
I agree with what Clint said. DJT needs to tone down the iditoic Tweets. But don't agree ANY dim candidate is an alternative.
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Even Brietbart and Newsmax are referencing the WSJ piece. Again , do you think WSJ publishes fake news?
I agree with what Clint said. DJT needs to tone down the iditoic Tweets. But don't agree ANY dim candidate is an alternative.
The question I have is why is the only place that the WSJ talks bout a high profile exclusive interview is on the opinion page?
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The question I have is why is the only place that the WSJ talks bout a high profile exclusive interview is on the opinion page?
That is a good question. Wish we could get to the bottom of this, because news of this magnitude shouldn't have been in the form of an op-ed piece. Eastwood has been one the most high profile conservatives in Hollywood. I can see the truth in his comments, but an outright endorsement of a liberal seems very very strange.
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The WSJ link is to an editorial but not gonna pay to read it.... looks like click bait to raise revenue to me.
Twitter account @ClintEastwoodLA is suspended
https://twitter.com/ClintEastwoodLA - Evidently Clint Eastwood does not use twitter so these are face accounts, according to his daughter.
My view is simple - if you claim to be a conservative, then invest in it by subscribing to the best and most respected organ of conservative opinion, the WSJ. There's a nearby thread addressing the decline of local newspapers. Well, good newspapers are a function of good writers, and to get the best you have to pay 'em. The WSJ is not a cheap subscription, but the difference is you get old-school quality in reporting, features and of course that wonderful editorial page.
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That is a good question. Wish we could get to the bottom of this, because news of this magnitude shouldn't have been in the form of an op-ed piece. Eastwood has been one the most high profile conservatives in Hollywood. I can see the truth in his comments, but an outright endorsement of a liberal seems very very strange.
What I have read I do not see an endorsement of Bloomberg as President by Eastwood.
I read him saying he would like 'to see Bloomberg in there', which I took to mean in the Democrat nomination as President.
I can truthfully say I would like 'to see Bernie in there' as the nominee of the Democrat party.
Does that mean I want Bernie as President?
Of course not.
The headline from what I read is fake news and bad journalism. However, the actual interview I did not hear or read to see Eastwood's exact words.
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