Mar 16 2009

Ron Silver, 1946 – 2009

Photo Credit: AP
Photo Credit: AP

It’s a sad thing that actor — and political activist — Ron Silver died yesterday.  Doesn’t matter whether you are blue or red, it’s a sad thing.  Mr. Silver was, IMHO, a much underrated actor.  I particularly liked him in Reversal of Fortune and The Arrival.

Mr. Silver is possibly best known in recent years for his public conversion from Hollywood liberal (actually, he lived in New York) to post-9/11 conservative.  Although I made my transition over 30 years ago, I particularly identify with people who eventually stop believing what they read in the Times and come on over to the light.  Also like me, Mr. Silver apparently never quite finished his cup of neo-con Koolaid™ and remained a reasonable guy, ever ready to react to situations on the facts rather than ideological doctrine.

To sum up:  A good guy.  Talented, thoughtful, eager to do what’s right and good.  I will miss you, Ron, and I’m sure I’m not alone in that.

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Mar 11 2009

Yes, I Have a Three Stooges Tie

And I think Benny Hill was the funniest man who ever lived.  Now that we’ve gotten past all that, here’s a clip that should go directly into the “Public’s Right to Know Hall of Fame.”

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