Signs of a Dying Empire

[JasonBlack]

(05-06-2022, 06:57 AM)David Horn Wrote: Charlton Heston was the epidiemy of Hollywood bravado.  On the other hand, Jimmie Stewart was actually a hero.  Ronald Reagan spent WW-II making propaganda inspirational movies. On the other hand, soft and meek George McGovern won a Distinguished Flying Cross.

Bravado is neither bravery nor strength. Most of the bravest and strongest were humble, and not all were men.

The dose makes the poison. A little bit of bravado is inspiring, energizing, gives you that "kick" to take on something courageous or face adversity. You'll notice in his interviews (and tbh, most of his movies) that Charlton Heston's default state is not one of bravado, but of paternal calm, respectful frankness, nothing like the histrionics nonsense which has been tearing our society apart since the beginning of the last 2T.

I know you're probably not a fan of the bravado of your late elders, but unfortunately, we need some of that now.