War is often about making the least-worst decision. The same could be said about politics. But the stakes are higher in war, when the commander-in-chief is called upon to defend the nation. Mark McKinnon badcallchief Change image and share on social
The press doesn't just cover presidential campaigns, they influence them by making arbitrary decisions about who is 'top tier' and merits coverage. Mark McKinnon arbitrarycampaigncover Change image and share on social
The job of elected leaders is to deliver results that represent the interests of the citizens who placed them in a position of authority with their voice, their vote. But these days, money talks louder. Mark McKinnon authoritycitizenday share on social
I don't think that the press in 2004 was any more unfair to Bush than they were to Kerry. Mark McKinnon bushkerrypress Change image and share on social
George W. Bush is not preoccupied with his legacy - nor with his popularity. He never has been. He has always led based on core conviction and strong principles and has believed that time and distance would allow for context. Mark McKinnon basebelievebush share on social
Running for president is hard. But it's good preparation. Because being president is a lot harder. Mark McKinnon goodhardlot Change image and share on social
If you're a Democrat and 'The New York Times' is calling for your head, you know it's time for an exit strategy. Mark McKinnon calldemocratexit Change image and share on social
If we cannot come together to pause, to respect our dead and the heroic lives of meaning they led, then ours is truly a civilization lost. Mark McKinnon civilizationdeadheroic Change image and share on social
Wind and solar power are land-intensive, a green sin, but not energy-dense, and affordable only when heavily subsidized. And wind power must be supplemented with hydrocarbons for reliability. Mark McKinnon affordabledenseenergy Change image and share on social
I don't really care how or why Obama got to the right place on gay marriage. I'm just glad he got there. Mark McKinnon caregayglad Change image and share on social
