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Libertarian commentator/analyst and talk show host. Deep liberal roots flowering into a pretty good understanding of the world as it truly is. Guitarist/musician; son of a government worker; black sheep-of-the-family type guy who survived his wild, stupid youthful days to become humbler and wiser, married to a razor-sharp woman also of deep liberal roots, who catches most mistakes in my written work; father of 3, cares deeply about people, but none of this matters really.
The point of it all is, I cut through the crap to the real deal, at all levels, and I do it pretty darn well. What is "the real deal"? It's about what we want out of life for ourselves, and for others isn't it? We all want the best for people - we all want as many people as possible to live happier, healthier, and longer lives, right? We all want everyone to get a chance to reach their highest potential as human beings, don't we?
That's what I want, and now the crucial issue, the real debate, is simply - how, exactly, do we do that? That is what I mean by the real deal. I'll put my ideas and understandings, predictions, and recommendations up against anyone's, and we'll see what happens, eh?