Actor and longtime political activist Ron Silver died over the weekend of cancer... him, I liked- and in my universe he certainly matters a great deal more than Don Imus. He was somewhat 'infamous' if you can call it that, from going from a typical Hollywood liberal- if there is such a thing, to a stalwart Republican after the 9-11 attacks.
He was awesome on 'The West Wing' where his character, master political consultant Bruno Gianelli also undergoes a similar metamorphosis, supporting and running President Bartlett's (Democrat) campaign in Season 4 and trying to help Alan Alda's campaign (GOP) by the end of the show. He was a great actor- and whatever you think about his politics, it seemed to me that there was a solid foundation of principle underneath his beliefs.
Principle and conviction-- two things we could use more of in this country.
He will be missed.
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