I prefer for government to err toward less regulation, lower taxation, and free markets. And I'm a radical free trader.

A messy participatory process is representative democracy at its best.

Contrary to conventional military and game theory, the most effective offense is sometimes a direct attack against your political opponent's greatest strength - not his weaknesses - to place him immediately on the defensive.

Technology and social media have brought power back to the people.

Mitt Romney is a businessman, a turnaround artist, a CEO. That is who he is. The former governor has experience in the public and private sector.

Mention the name George W. Bush in mixed company, and you're likely to spark a lot of debate and emotion - hot and cold, good and bad. Not a lot of neutral reaction. He was elected in the most controversial contest in American electoral history and governed during one of the most tumultuous decades.

I prefer for government to err toward less regulation, lower taxation, and free markets. And I'm a radical free trader.