The 82-year old actor did what nobody else did at the tightly controlled Republican Orwellian Convention. He spoke from his heart, and said what he had on his mind. For sure it was confused, very confused, but at least it did ring true. And it was memorable and low on bullshit!
The not so subtle hyperliminal subtext was the giant gunslinger photo behind Mr. Clintwood. It said what the Republicans wanted to hear, what they love to think, i.e. that all we need is a strong man holding his six-shooters in steady hands. It was the night when Hollywood met its ultimate audience.
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For an interesting comment on Clint Eastwood's use of the prop, read this article by Jonathan D. Moreno, a professor of medical ethics and health policy at the University of Pennsylvania.
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How many ways can one say, "mistake"?
Republican convention went off the rails with this one.
Is this a taste of what Republican good judgment looks like?
What the hell were they thinking?
This was the last night of the Republican convention.
And we are given this?
I am going to try to forget this misstep by this great actor, director.
Right now, I can only managed to feel sorry for him.
And to feel sorry for the poor bozo who talked the convention committee into this stunt.
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