Just like the birds Jimmy Stewart used to drive, along with the B-24 in WWII.
And James Stewart, a Republican,Conservative, Patriot, was a Hollywood actor, as Clint reminded us, do exist in La La Land even today. Mr. stewart also made the “Harvey” movies about a guy interacting with an invisible rabbit. And one of the things that James Stewart, the actor, was known for...
Stumbling and stuttering his lines.
In that context, Clint’s performance was spot on!
Clint was playing the part of another Hollywood legend, who loved his country.
Bingo. You are so right.
Everything you said about General Stewart....yes, he was an AF General (Res)....is dead accurate.
To imply Eastwood was somehow playing off of Stewart...no. Not even close.
His speech was quirky, off the cuff, a bit bizarre....but I loved it. It was Clint being Clint in 2012, not Dirty Harry or He Who Has No Name in spaghetti westerns.