My Twilight Years at 84
If you realize each day is a gift, you may be near my
age.
As I enjoy my twilight years, I am often struck by the
inevitability that the party must end.
There will be a clear, cold morning when there isn’t any “more”. No more hugs, no more special moments to
celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat.
It seems to me that one of the important things to do
before that morning comes, is to let every one of your family and friends know
that you care for them by finding simple ways to let them know that you care
for them by finding simple ways to let them know your heartfelt beliefs and the
guiding principles of your life so they can always say, “He was my friend, and
I know where he stood.”
So, just in case I’m gone tomorrow, please know this:
I voted against that incompetent, lying, flip-flopping,
insincere, double-talking, radical socialist, terrorist excusing, bleeding
heart, narcissistic, scientific and economic moron currently in the White
House! Participating in a gun buy-back
program because you think that criminals have too many guns is like having
yourself castrated because you think your neighbors have too many kids.
Regards, Clint
Make my day—Pass it on!
Revised from earlier post:
This was on my brother’s FaceBook site, and he had seen on
another’s site… I went to the site mentioned by Bish Denham, then to the
YouTube of the RNC 2011 convention where Clint Eastwood site was a guest speaker. With snips and bits, this letter was put
together.
Altho the letter in itself is not written in one piece,
Clint Eastwood has said each individual point throughout the years.
And that doesn’t bother me.
I believe every word put together, whether by cut and paste or by his
moral fiber.
That's hilarious! Clint was never afraid to speak his mind.
ReplyDeleteEven in roles as an actor, Clint Eastwood isa man of character.
DeleteI checked this out on Snopes.com. According to them it's a spoof on his "empty chair" monologue. He never said this, though he did talk about mortality. http://www.snopes.com/politics/quotes/twilightyears.asp
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DeleteThanks, Bish. I did go to that site, and see how snips and bits were arranged.
Deletelol Clint always let's it flow, or at least some make it seem so
ReplyDeleteGo! Clint! You set a standard.
DeleteStill looks pretty good too.
ReplyDeleteAge doesn't take away the rugged handsome face, or the moral character.
DeleteBut age took away his bum, the man has nothing to sit down on.
DeleteI was kinda here. I will explain later.
ReplyDeleteI'll look forward to hearing from you again.
DeleteClint Eastwood is 84??? Wow is all I can say.
ReplyDeleteThere are many of "our" era memories...Sean Connery, Patrick Steward, Doris Day...
DeleteYou always know what Clint said.
ReplyDelete...and believes.
DeleteHe has courage in his convictions. Always a plus. I don't agree with all of them - but I don't have to.
ReplyDeleteThe courage he projects is enough for me.
DeleteI liked Clint in Rawhide 50 years ago. His politics are not mine, but he has always seemed like a nice fellow. I am glad to hear that these bits and snips and out of context words are not really what he said.
ReplyDeleteRawhide! what a memory. Such a young man then.
DeleteClint Eastwood is 84? Huh.
ReplyDeleteImagine that.
DeleteBrilliant indeed, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the movies he has produced, written, directed, and performed. What a life's achievement.
DeleteIt is important for your friends and family to know where you stand on issues that are important to you.
ReplyDeleteGood advice for all---
DeleteAfter you get a certain age I think you can say what you like without getting slammed for it. Clint earned his right.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
Tossing It Out
What is that age, I wonder...Clint has definitely earned his right to speak his mind. After all, the First Amendment...
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