W.T.F is with Eastwood.

[Pizz]

All the great progressive actors who have worked with
Eastwood should not let this go. This idiot is supporting a
candidate who allows racists, misogynists, and homophobes
to define his campaign. This is dangerous shit and Eastwood
should be called on this.......hard!

[winstars]

1. Nice Try.... nt

[elzenmahn]

2. I'm not surprised...

...Eastwood has always favored the right side of the aisle, politically.

But why would he want to attach his name to a demonstrated IDIOT like the Mittwitt?

[Pizz]

45. I thought he was becoming more sensible

over the past several years. I was wrong.
I'm just pissed that a guy who has made some incredible
films over the past 2 decades with many well known progressive
actors, could embrace hate and anger!

[MinM]

81. Kirk Douglas lives up to his on-screen persona...

How 'Spartacus' broke the blacklist

[MinM]

83. Kickin' Kirk -- Post-Clint

[MrSlayer]

3. Why not just let it pass?

Why make this endorsement a big controversy? No one will remember this on Monday. I doubt Clint Eastwood's opinion is going to change any minds.

If Romney chose him as running mate on the other hand……

[HiPointDem]

5. the porn star got 6 page 1 threads, why shouldn't a big star get at least that many? DU thinks

celeb endorsements are big big news, very very important.

[MrSlayer]

10. You know better than this.

And if you don't, you should.

The "squeaky clean" Mormon endorsed by a porn star is a shiny object. The reason she gave is shinier still. Of course it's going to get attention.

A republican endorsing a republican, even one with Clint's legendary status, is not that sexy.

This doesn't matter. And trying to drum up a national protest of Clint Eastwood is not something I'm interested in doing. It would be counterproductive and ridiculous.

[HiPointDem]

12. I'm not trying to drum up a protest of eastwood. i'm wondering why 6 threads for a porn star's

endorsement & i get chastised for posting about unemployment figures because there's already another post about it.

and neither of them got the attention a fucking porn star did.

[MrSlayer]

19. Well I don't know about you being chastised…

I'm completely ignorant of that. Unless you put a dupe in LBN I can't see why anyone would. There are always doubles and triples.

I explained why the porn star thing grabbed the attention.

Give me the link to your unemployment thread. I'll check it out.

[cali]

24. because it was funny.

and I don't get why you were chastised for posting a dupe thread, but it's happened to me as well.

[Warren DeMontague]

29. There's only one place to go, when you're feelin' that low

Meta Thread Cage Brawl!

If you're sick in bed, need a call-out thread

Meta Thread Cage Brawl!

It's sunday morn, and people still like porn

do a Meta Thread Cage Brawl!

Ask the return trolls, they know to go

when they've just been banned an hour ago

(big show tune finish)
it's..
One...
AM...
so...
the...
server's...
sloooooooooooooooooooow!!!!

time for a

Meta Thread Cage Brawl!



Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week.

[Callmecrazy]

80. DUzy!

[JI7]

11. that's because the porn star endorsing Romney was Funny, plus why did Freepers pulled all threads

of her endorsement so at least we could let the trolls know while they are were feeling so moral eating their fried chicken.

[2pooped2pop]

33. I don't think that it is about thinking its big news

I think when it comes to someone Big like Eastwood, we are all disgusted by this level of ignorance. The days of living side by side in peace with republicans stopped when they went into total asshat mode, willing to destroy the country, and the world to maintain power.

We no longer say hmmm. We say get out of the way stupid mother fuckers.

That last part is to the republicans, not you.

[Pizz]

47. I disagree

His name will be continually mentioned over the next couple of months.
His movies are embraced by many middle of the road types and his
endorsement for these types might tip them.

[Walk away]

53. He has always been a Republican. This is simply not news.

When he was the Mayor of Carmel he ran as a Republican and routinely endorses Libertarians. He hates paying taxes and doesn't give a shit about anyone but himself. He has always been this way. This is actually a tepid endorsement for Clint the Cheap to make!

[ailsagirl]

58. I was thinking about the "Halftime in America" ad from this year's Superbowl

That was pretty powerful and I thought perhaps he was coming around. Oh well...

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[Pizz]

61. Exactly!

He's done some great work. But I knew I was confused about something.
You hit on it. It was the ad. Is this guy in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's?

Because hiding your money is one of the first signs.

Thanks for reminding me.

[Walk away]

64. That was made when the real crazies were running against Mr. 1%

Romney is the "type" of Puke Clint likes.

[ailsagirl]

65. I think he was just playing games (no pun intended)

But everything in that ad was so DEM that it had the repugs seething (as usual)

Now we know.

[still_one]

4. Who cares what he thinks, he is just an actor, who is probably going senile. /nt

[Raine]

6. What's with him(?) he's a Repug, always has been. nt

[Yeah Its Spin]

7. run him for prez!!!

GUNZ

[Cali_Democrat]

8. Who cares...who gives a shit about Clint Eastwood...

lame post.

[Pizz]

50. You only could wish

that no one gives a shit about him. Tens of thousands consider him
to be one of the most important movie makers of our time.
If you don't think Rance Preibus or whatever the fuck his name is, will
not throw Clintwood's name around you should wake up.

[JI7]

8. hahahha, our candidate is going to win and EAstwood knows it

[Whisp]

14. Make My Pay

[Whisp]

13. The Good, The Bad and The Moran supporting Romney

his other brother Moran.

[hollysmom]

15. what's a moran? n/t

[Archae]

17. A pro-war protester had it on his sign.

It was supposed to be spelled "moron."

[Whisp]

18. this

[lunatica]

54. It's been a DU joke for years ever since the photo was taken

[Archae]

16. It boils down to one thing.

$$$.

Rmoney will give Clint Eastwood and many other very rich people BIG tax breaks.

[B Calm]

20. A republican endorsing a republican, yawn. .

[Le Taz Hot]

21. I've disliked Eastwood

since he was mayor of Carmel. Carmel used to be a BEAUTIFUL, quite, charming little seaside town. When he became mayor all of a sudden it was strip malls and McDonald's as far as the eye could see because he wanted to attract big money. Well he did and now it's barely distinguishable from any other seaside tourista trap.

[left on green only]

26. And that's not to mention what he did before that to the Hog's Breath Inn. nt

[ailsagirl]

56. Yep-- sounds like a rightie to me

That's a shame-- I haven't been to Carmel in ages and I didn't know it's cluttered with fast food restaurants, courtesy of CE. What a jerk

[deutsey]

22. Of all the things in the world to get worked up about

this ain't one of them.

[2pooped2pop]

34. I wouldn't say anyone is worked up about it

discuss it yes. Plain and simple; Eastwood does not support the United States of America and it's peoples. This people, no longer supports him. And it does hurt because Eastwood is one of the last old greats. I will still be sorry when his leathered republican ass dies, but I have to remove my support from asshats.

Continuing to be a republican in this day and age, makes you an asshat in my book.

Goodbye Clint, old friend. Asshat.

Into the asshat pile of never to watch again with Chuck Norris, u go.

[frogmarch]

38. Well said.

My sentiments exactly, especially, "Continuing to be a republican in this day and age, makes you an asshat in my book."

[deutsey]

74. Well, his endorsement doesn't surprise me at all

The man has tilted right/libertarian for as long as I can recall.

I like some of his movies (not that many, but there are some); I don't like his politics and never have. That he endorses Romney, as incredibly stupid as I may think it is, is no surprise to me.

[2pooped2pop]

75. In the past, and I guess I mean waaaaay past

being a republican wasn't the same as it is now. To vote republican today you're either a fool or a traitor to this country. I didn't think he was either. To endorse Mittens was just a lame ass thing to do.

I would not want to go down in history as supporting the most destructive and dangerous threat to this world. He just did that. He may not live to another election to reverse it. He endorsed someone who will be the downfall of the country. I just thought he was a smart man.

[deutsey]

82. Well, just look at his movies

Some of them are great, but they all mostly have a very libertarian view of the world. Some, like the Dirty Harry ones, were actually right wing, imo.

The man has talent; there's no question about that. Both as an actor and a director. But beyond his art he's obviously an ideologue. It happens. I like Picasso's art...although I'm on the left, I don't endorse his Communist politics.

I agree that Eastwood is wrong here. Horribly wrong. I'm just not surprised that he made the endorsement.

[cali]

23. dog shit.

pure and unadulterated.

why don't you try harder, honey?

[Quantess]

25. No kidding.

This reeks.

[cali]

27. it surely does.

clever ones aren't exactly a dime a dozen.

[progressivebydesign]

48. I've been here 11 years, and it never changes. Low# members get attacked...

..for stuff that someone with 20k posts could say without reproach.

What I saw in that post was someone who is passionate and pissed at Eastwood. Geez.. it's not like they're channeling a freeper. I guess the secret to DU is STILL to make your first 10k posts so bland that no one suspects you. Some DUers are the equivalent of "let me see your papers" to new people.

There was nothing wrong with that post. It's almost a sport among some DUers to see who can uncover a troll fastest. Makes DU look like a very unwelcoming place.

[Pizz]

63. His Super Bowl add

Gave me hope that he was beginning to see the light. Truth might be is
that when one becomes old they become scared. Wants to protect his
money.

Will comment on the troll bullshit. Thanks for your empathy.

[Pizz]

66. Hey Herbert,

I get kicked off of fucking right wing sites all day long!

At least give someone a chance to respond to your cryptic
attacks.

After his super bowl ad I thought eastwood might have seen
some light. A lot of people are influenced by his work.

Think of this troll when that idiot Priebus starts dropping his name
all over the place.

[longship]

28. He is like Don Rickles. He wants a "deal" deal.

Stop the cockamamie bells!

Oh dear. Yet another Kelly's Heros allusion.

Wonder how Oddball will vote. Woof-woof!

[winstars]

67. Nice reference to Crapgame, I can watch that movie over and over.... n/t

[JoePhilly]

77. Crap Game was actually referring to the German tank commander.

"Maybe he's a Republican".

Love a good Kelly's Heroes reference.

[DainBramaged]

30. Too bad the purity patrol is haranguing you over this

they could have simply not replied.





Welcome to DU. It will get better.

[cali]

36. yes, of course. we should all just agree with each other on everything.

no challenging, no debate. That's not a DU I want and it's clearly not a DU the admin wants.

[DainBramaged]

41. You're right, but piling on a new member sucks large

and that's not DU either.


ope you are well.

[southernyankeebelle]

31. Why are you surprised. He is after all a republican. A reasonable republican none the less.

I don't think he is a teapublican. He is a moderate republican.

[spanone]

32. who gives a shit about one guy's vote? not moi

[slackmaster]

35. He's a Republican. So are some of my co-workers. I don't let them tell me what to think.

[Honeycombe8]

37. What candidate is he supporting? nt

[Jamaal510]

40. This guy:

[IMG][/IMG]

[Honeycombe8]

42. That makes sense, since Eastwood is a Republican. nt

[Generic Brad]

39. I've been thinking WTF about Eastwood since I saw "J. Edgar"

The makeup in that film looked like bad rubber masks. Now this? I think Clint's best days are behind him.

[Motown_Johnny]

43. Old rich white male Republican, Rmoney's base.

Nothing to see here.

[Zoeisright]

44. I don't think there's a thing wrong with your thread.

I was angry to hear about Eastwood; and it reinforces my feeling that he's a jerk.

[progressivebydesign]

46. he's always been a right winger. and a total asshole to work around.

I've witnesses his ill temper at the hotel he owns in Carmel. He treats the guests like shit if they have the audacity to say hello to him in passing, or if they wander into an area he deems to be off limits. I know several people who have worked on films with him, and he's an arrogant ass. He is perfect for Romney.

[RebelOne]

49. Why all the negative remarks about Eastwood?

I am sure everyone at DU knows that he has always been a Republican.

[Bluenorthwest]

51. Clint 'It's bullshit and I endore it' Eastwood is a man without honor, his so called word is just

the off gassing of an old man clutching to his last years of self promotion.

[liberalmuse]

52. I'm disappointed, but...

Eastwood certainly has the right to "endorse" who he will. It won't stop me from watching his movies. Overall, he's a good guy. I just think he's misguided on this particular thing.

On edit - he does support a lot of good causes, and he's definitely not a homophobe or bigot (that I've ever seen.)

[TheKentuckian]

55. Only slightly more "shocking" than Clooney endorsing Obama.

It would be cool if he said "Weird Willard is too phony and I can't support him" or some such but there is no reason to expect or seriously hope for it to happen.

[Pizz]

62. Just reminded

of the Super Bowl ad he did. Perhaps I thought he was really beginning to get
it. Well. fuck him!

[lonestarnot]

57. He's always been a pug. He's a fuckwit.

[ProSense]

59. Here's an idea:

Let's celebrate Clint Eastwood's endorsement of Romney
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021071772

[Shankapotomus]

60. Maybe we can have him locked up? (nt)

[dooner]

68. Mrs. Eastwood

Has anybody seen the reality show featuring Clint's wife and kids? It's odd and revealing.

Highlights include his daughter destroying her $100,000 Birkin handbag with a chainsaw, then setting it on fire for her
boyfriend's art project.

Makes you wonder about Eastwood's understanding of average Americans.

[SomethingFishy]

69. Same thing that is with Jenna Jamison.. they're rich.

Rich people want to protect their wealth so they vote for the rich guy. Pretty simple.

[Skittles]

70. LOL

SURELY you can do better than that

[tsuki]

71. Eastwood has always been what he has always been.

Dirty Harry with a serape, a gun, an orangutan, a car, a boxer, etc. He is the same Republican that endorsed Bush. Get over it.

[Bucky]

72. Dangerous?

oy

[CakeGrrl]

73. Maybe it's reverse Rovian psy-ops...

First you have the porn star endorsing Romney with "When you're rich, you want a Republican in office." So, RICH people want Republicans. What does that mean for the vast majority of other people?

Then Eastwood, with this "Looks like a president" stuff. That immediately invites comparisons between our current POTUS and Romney. Is that REALLY a good idea for Mittens?

With friends like these...

[CBGLuthier]

76. He is an adult. I respect his work. Free COUNTRY. Let him back who he wants to.

This does not make him a drooling idiot. I really like the ageism on this thread. Must be senility. What lovely sentiments.

I have more important things to worry about than who a republican backs for president.

[Enrique]

78. this is a parody

it's going to be posted at FR or something showing how liberals think it's "dangerous" when not everyone agrees with them.

[JoePhilly]

79. Finally the Republicans have an actual Hollywood star on their side.

Victoria Jackson, Jon Voight, Steven Baldwin and Chuck Norris must be pissed.