But most of all l just love the indomitable spirit that emerges from each character he plays.
So, given he is 97 and about to ride off into the sunset, this is my humble way of saying thanks for the memories.
I guess, it is also no surprise that his intolerance of authority is an important endearing quality for his millions of fans.
But for me, and the main reason for using the title of the classic that made him famous to head this article is because it so accurately encapsulates the current state of politics both here at home and throughout the world.
Sadly, we, appear to be running out of leaders like Clint who are capable of influencing world events simply by using the power of their own personality while at the same time, offering common sense solutions to our problems.
There are no prizes for guessing who I am referring to in the modern context - dare I speak his name.
And so, as people who know me might expect me to say, we should be grateful that the Free World is now reaserting itself from years of bondage under the "UGLY" administration's alluded to in the title of this piece with people like Trump exposing the "BAD" for what they really are and have always been.
That leaves me with the "GOOD".
It would appear to be no coincidence that the arrival of common sense leadership on the world stage is the reason why opportunities for peaceful coexistence among the world's billions is becoming a real possibility, if not reality.
Why is it that the "new world order" is being crafted on the basis of respect for each other's priorities and in spite of the corrupt UN members who masquerade as God's gift to humanity.
Effective world leadership and even those entrusted with the oversight of our own wellbeing here at home can never be all things to all men but we have seen from recent events among waring nations and factions within communities that there are basic parameters that need to be in place before equal opportunity is available to every human being, irrespective of race, creed or status on the social ladder.
It takes real leadership to make that happen. Let those with that ability and commitment to the principles of democracy please stand up. We need you now more than ever.
Exciting times.
Clive Bibby is a commentator, consultant, farmer and community leader, who lives in Tolaga Bay.
3 comments:
Well said, Clive.
P.S. Clint Eastwood is actually 95. He was born in 1930.
I hear you Clive, nothing tangible will be achieved without the leadership you refer to. Sadly, steady as she goes fails to inspire.
In the country of the blind the one-eyed man is king. And Trump is the most one eyed person you can find. Doesn't make him a leader though. Just a one-eyed man in the country of the blind. But if the polls are to be believed, even the politically blind are starting to see that. Why can't you Mr Bibby? Oh, and by the way. Clint Eastwood was just an actor. He made a living pretending to be someone else; generally someone else who didn't actually exist. His job was to create that temporary suspension of disbelief that is the hallmark of any good theatrical production. So you are partly right in your assessment Mr Bibby. Trump also excels in performance art and can make people believe things that never existed. Still doesn't make him a leader though. Just a good actor.
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