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GliderGuider

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17. I don't understand why Democrats are objecting to his performance.

Reply to Chorophyll (Reply #15)

Fri Aug 31, 2012, 09:27 PM

Aug 2012

He holed the Republican cruise boat below the waterline, by drawing attention to the crazy that was already there.

I'd think you'd be cheering in the aisles, not calling it a failure.

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Clint Eastwood, actor and director [View all] tama Aug 2012 OP

Now he's the mythical character of an asshat flamingdem Aug 2012 #1

The fact that no one understands exactly what he was trying to do CJCRANE Aug 2012 #2

No, he was just another example of Obama Derangement Syndrome flamingdem Aug 2012 #3

Here's the post: XemaSab Aug 2012 #7

The fact that no one understands exactly what he was trying to do Chorophyll Aug 2012 #15

I don't understand why Democrats are objecting to his performance. GliderGuider Aug 2012 #17

That's a different point, though. Chorophyll Aug 2012 #20

What would the narrative be today if that speech had not happened? XemaSab Aug 2012 #23

I agree. Chorophyll Aug 2012 #24

Whatever curls your lip... GliderGuider Aug 2012 #32

Hint GeorgeGist Aug 2012 #4

Yes, why are the pundits missing that fact? flamingdem Aug 2012 #5

Maybe because he officially endorsed tama Aug 2012 #8

Yep! I think too many are taking it at face value and not seeing what was really going on. He's RKP5637 Aug 2012 #29

Yes tama Aug 2012 #6

I disagree. I think he was a wooden actor cali Aug 2012 #9

regardless i dont think ive ever seen him in a movie that i havent enjoyed loli phabay Aug 2012 #12

My favorite movie that he directed was Letters from Iwo Jima. Jennicut Aug 2012 #22

Your comment about Clint's shamanic role in society struck home. GliderGuider Aug 2012 #10

Transform into what? It's black and white. If repukes win the country will be destroyed nt flamingdem Aug 2012 #14

From that POV, Clint helped the Dems enormously. GliderGuider Aug 2012 #16

I think I agree and hope it's so! flamingdem Sep 2012 #33

Okay, Jim Morrison. Chorophyll Aug 2012 #21

He really seemed to enjoy when the crowd got blood thirsty! Walk away Aug 2012 #11

I'm a lousy person :) tama Aug 2012 #18

Sorry, I dozed off. Walk away Aug 2012 #19

Great Artist? Please! Lousy Actor, Pedestrian Director... joeybee12 Aug 2012 #13

Well, following your idea I'd say the opposite happened. He lost his archetype nolabear Aug 2012 #25

Indeed tama Sep 2012 #36

I'm still trying to find what in his speech was so offensive. Bonobo Aug 2012 #26

how about putting words in the invisible president's mout? cali Sep 2012 #34

You're going to make me watch this, aren't you? :) Hydra Aug 2012 #27

Go watch it XemaSab Aug 2012 #28

So what was with the oversized suit and shirt? BlueToTheBone Aug 2012 #30

My crazy theory on Clint's performance unc70 Aug 2012 #31

With a touch of Sacha Baron Cohen... CJCRANE Sep 2012 #35