[Wolfstar]

With respect, Dead, it isn't a stretch. As mentioned, I take words literally. When used as a conjunction, "while" is a comparative used to diminish one value over another:

From Mirriam-Webster:
2 a : when on the other hand : WHEREAS [easy for an expert, while it is dangerous for a novice] b : in spite of the fact that : ALTHOUGH [while respected, he is not liked]

In the context of the statement, "while" diminishes the achievements the statment discusses. Now that is what I see in it. If others don't, so be it.

[dead]

She is using "while" as a comparative because conservative views are often at odds with the views of organized labor.

She is correct in that regard, obviously, both in general and specifically in Reagan's case.

His political maturation towards conservatism put him at odds with the socialistic goals of unionized labor.

I consider the statement complimentary and I'm sure Reagan would too.

[Frank_Discussion]

If it makes you feel any better, I understand what you're saying, however, I'm not sure that is what MG meant to imply. I'm saying maybe, maybe not, y'know.

For the record, I thought it was a nicely written and concise statement. And respectful for at least the most part.

[Tamzee]

Here you are.... she donated to Democrat Dad of Clooney, along with a long list of Hollywood lefties.




George Clooney Taps Celebs For Cash

Star-powered California cash from a who's who of Hollywood has poured into an unlikely political race in recent weeks -- the fight for Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District.

The movie money flowing to a region best known for horses and coal is aimed at Democratic hopeful Nick Clooney, who -- while not exactly a household name in California -- has the family connections that count. In recent weeks, Clooney has recently reaped an "Ocean's 11" of contributions, thanks to the clout of his son -- actor George Clooney.

...Check out the lists of A-list donors that John Kerry can only wish for:

In the $2,000 range: Kevin Spacey; Danny DeVito and wife Rhea Perlman; Kevin Costner; Paul Newman; Oscar-winning actors Adrien Brody and Renee Zellweger; actor-director Michael Douglas; TV star Bonnie Hunt; Screen Actors Guild president Melissa Gilbert; "Friends" star Matt LeBlanc and his wife, Melissa; singer Bette Midler; former "ER" star Noah Wyle and his wife; producer Jerry Weintraub; and of course, George Clooney and his personal assistant Amy Cohen.

Bigwig producer Harvey Weinstein and director Steven Soderbergh each donated $2,000; they co-produced the Clooney-directed "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," the story of TV producer Chuck Barris -- who also donated $2,000. The checks may illustrate what might be called a "Perfect Storm" of politics: an open seat in a conservative district in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives -- and a politically inclined, savvy son who clearly has the means and the well-placed contacts to help make it happen for his father.



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