Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America:" Clint Eastwood owns it. | Eastern North Carolina Now

   Irrespective of any political message inherent within the commercial, Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America," featuring Clint Eastwood, was most notable on two fronts: It was by far the most successful ad aired during the Super Bowl XLVI, and Clint Eastwood can still command our attention.

   Even recently, I was asked my opinion by facebook friend Janine Turner (remember the unforgettable Maggie O'Connell) on this Eastwood ad, which I astutely retorted: "Yeah, I liked it, but then again, I like Clint Eastwood - always have, ever since his days as Rowdy Yates as one of Gil Favor's band of cattle droving cowboys."

   Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Yates - well that was a long time ago. I guess one could opine that Clint and I go way back, and while I don't enjoy every one of his films, I surely do love a majority of them.
Clint Eastwood's "It's Halftime in America."

   And while this commercial may have stirred up a "hornet's nest" over some political position that Director / Actor Eastwood might actually support the Detroit Auto Bailout, it was by far the most successful commercial from the 2012 Super Bowl. Why? Because we are still talking about it, and its message - Chrysler's cars.

   Regardless of one's opinion on whether the former Republican Mayor (Eastwood) of Carmel, California should have done the controversial commercial, its unintended consequence is that it will sell a copious number of Chrysler's automobiles. Actually, I don't really care about that right now.

   What I do care about right now is that I successfully convey my rather astute political opinion: Clint Eastwood would make a damn fine American president.

   I'd probably do more than just vote for him. I might even contribute some valuable campaign ad space, to his election prospects, right here in the estimable annals of Beaufort County Now. If you can't agree with me just yet over this truly serious endorsement of our current desperate need for a President Eastwood, try thinking about my rather well considered opinion, with the revered musical theme of "Rawhide" looping again and again in the back of your battered brain ... See what I mean?

   Clint Eastwood for president: At least he was born in America!


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( February 14th, 2012 @ 11:54 pm )
 
Dirty Harry is truly an iconic figure. If you back and watch the film, with fresh eyes, you'll notice just how much Eastwood carried the film all by himself.

One of my favorites from that era is "The Outlaw Josey Wales." Can you imagine Clint negotiating with "Mahmoud in a Dinner Suit," one on one, as Obama promised to do, and informing him, like Josey did to the bounty hunter, "Dyin' ain't much of a livin', boy."

I believe he could get his point across with that trademark snarl of his. Damn that's some powerful stuff.
( February 14th, 2012 @ 10:29 pm )
 
gee Stan, wish I was old enough to remember Rowdy Yates I pictured Clint as President in more of the Dirty Harry style. Can picture him walking up to Obama and asking "Well, do you feel lucky punk?"
( February 12th, 2012 @ 8:56 pm )
 
Clint would never stoop to politics at this level; however, I have read some of his opinions on issues: very Libertarian until it comes to national defense.

He is about 80 years old, but his mother is still alive, so longevity is in his genetic makeup.

Plus, even at 80, Clint is a tough old dude, and a smart guy, with such a purposeful delivery of motive.

If he ran the executive branch of the federal government like he runs his movie sets, very pragmatic, we could at least move in the right direction.
( February 12th, 2012 @ 7:17 pm )
 
Maybe Clint shoud run for President.
( February 12th, 2012 @ 4:26 pm )
 
Some folks think the playing field needs to leveled so that even the least talented and least ambitious can make a good living in America, even if those of who play fair and work hard have to pay for it.

Some of the chronically lazy among us, here in America, feel that they deserve better.

Well, in the words of Clint's William Munny, "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it."
( February 12th, 2012 @ 3:23 pm )
 
Clint Eastwood is much too cool, and wise enough to know better than advertise any kind of personal political agenda. He is just one of the few older folk out there trying to be optimistic about his country. Maybe he could serve as a good role model for the younger generation. Perseverance and hard work never hurt anybody.
( February 12th, 2012 @ 2:28 pm )
 
Oh Clint. All the men want to be him and all the ladies want to be with him.(Well maybe not everybody) He would have my vote.



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