Two days out and still lots of reaction. Everything from spluttering outrage to expressions of pity. I've read conservative commentary postulating that it was all choreographed: the tousled hair, the long pauses, the stammering and the stuttering, the occasional blistering zinger. I've read liberal analysis from political pundits and film critics speculating about everything from Eastwood's diminished mental state to his underlying motives (maybe deep down he supports Obama, which is why he seemingly sabotaged Mitt Romney's long-awaited moment in the spotlight!). There have been the expected cheers from the right ("Go ahead--make my day!") and charges of hypocrisy ("they can dish it out but they sure can't take it"), as well as the occasional point-well-taken (stand-up comics have simply not dared to mock Obama--Clint Eastwood was simply doing their job).
In fact, pretty much every point is well-taken. For what it's worth, here's my take on Clint Eastwood's appearance at the GOP Convention on the night Mitt Romney made his acceptance speech as the nominee for president of the United States:
In fact, pretty much every point is well-taken. For what it's worth, here's my take on Clint Eastwood's appearance at the GOP Convention on the night Mitt Romney made his acceptance speech as the nominee for president of the United States:
