A messy participatory process is representative democracy at its best. Mark McKinnon democracymessyparticipatory Change image and share on social
Reasonable people can reasonably disagree on policy. Mark McKinnon disagreepeoplepolicy Change image and share on social
One thing is clear: Ron Paul defies labels. Mark McKinnon cleardefylabel Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, in American politics there are no standards for shame. Mark McKinnon americanpoliticshame Change image and share on social
Technology and social media have brought power back to the people. Mark McKinnon backbringmedium Change image and share on social
Immigration reform almost happened under President George W. Bush. Twice. And it was comprehensive. Mark McKinnon bushcomprehensivegeorge Change image and share on social
Presidents should do whatever possible and practical to encourage an environment of cooperation and bipartisanship. And they should maintain a certain level of decorum, diplomacy and decency. But, at the end of the day, presidents get elected to enact change. Mark McKinnon bipartisanshipchangecooperation share on social
I'm amazed, as quirky, individual and selfish as most of us are, that anyone stays married for long. Mark McKinnon amazeindividuallong Change image and share on social
I've slipped on occasion into the realm of irresponsible invective, but I try to avoid it and generally recant when I fall short. Because name-calling does nothing to improve understanding or move the political debate forward. Mark McKinnon avoidcalldebate share on social
For most of my life, I've considered myself a political centrist. Mark McKinnon centristconsiderhave Change image and share on social