Politics Fodder.

Activism.

When the Screamers Lose. You may be passionate about your cause, but don't demonize the other side.

Anti-War.

Selling Peace. There is a lot of people making money selling ideas and propaganda.

Stop the War. Through getting progressive candidates elected, we can stop the war.

What Does Pacifism Mean Today? Why fighting should always be a last resort in our society.

Apathy.

Democratic Dawgs. What choices does one have when the Democratic-candidate really sucks?

Why I Don't Get Involved in Politics. I'm not particularly involved with campaigns or party activities, because so much politics is unthinking and untruthful.

Why I Hate Politics. Democratic decisionmaking is often based on inaccurate information.

Changes.

What Spurs Change? Some thoughts on activists and driving change.

Democratic Party.

Give Democrats a Chance. If they screw things up badly in the next two years, we can vote them out off of office.

Landslide Spitzer. Eliot Spitzer will provide the progressive leadership our state so badly needs.

Why I Am A Democrat. The basic principles that reinforce my commitment to the Democratic Party.

Why I Still Like David Soares. Despite problems in his office, he cares and fights for good.

Why I Voted for Phil Steck for Congress. It doesn't hurt to make a statement when the results of election are known.

Why Kirsten Will Win Re-Election. Gillibrand's passion, political ability, and stature help secure her re-election.

Internet Politics.

E-Campaigning. It has it's limited roles even as it becomes well adopted.

Liberals.

My Uneasy Relationship with the Left. Progressives need to do more to change insitutions and not individuals.

Libertarians.

Libertarianism. A pragmatic look at libertarianism.

Ron Paul's Revolution. His libertarian ideas deserve consideration, as does the commitment of his supporters.

Media.

A Need for Media Self-Censorship. We need the media to be careful about how it reports, and for the police to stop feeding the media violence.

The Media Are Usually Right. Despite cynicism the media is right much of the time on issues facing the nation.

The Race for Conclusions. Fort Hood shootings are a lesson in all of our prejudices.

Republican Party.

Agreeing with Tea Party Sentiment; But Not Really Their Politics. Tea Party folk make some good points about politicians too often ignoring the will of the people.

Republicans Get Their Revenge. Years after Democrats attempting to discredit the president, Republicans get their chance to try to discredit Obama.

Tea Party: Likes and Dislikes. Some things I really like and don't like about the so-called Tea-Party movement.

The Temporary Death of the Progressive Majority. I'm as shocked is anybody about what has happened in the Senate.

What the Hell: Anton Konev? Anton changing parties just to run for office will prove to be a serious mistake.

Rural Communities.

A Bunch of Cow Farmers. Some thoughts on how too many Democrats view of Rural America.

Conservative Politics and Moving Out West. I dislike being treated as conservative outside living back in Albany, even if I'm not really that conservative.

Myth of Red America. Rural America isn't all that red, it's just us Democrats haven't reached out deep enough to embrace it.

Red-Baiting Liberals. Too many Democrats are being exclusionary towards rural people.