I hope we can engage in a productive dialogue about events, issues, and ideas that are shaping our American Democracy in the twenty-first century.

To that end I will offer my thinking and perspectives on various subjects from time to time. My views may be controversial, but they are my views and I make no apology for being honest. I hope you will consider what I have to say, challenge or criticize if you like, and offer your own ideas and views. Together perhaps we can at least promote respect and understanding among ourselves if not actual consensus.