In an era of politics defined by personal style and attitude I lay down my own political manifesto. But first I dive into the wildest political debate in recent years and my quick reactions to the recent Supreme Court rulings.

The Anti-Partisan Guide to Having Strongly Held Political Beliefs Without Destroying Yourself, Other People, or The Country

The ends never justify the means.

Everyone has blind spots, and everyone has something to teach me.

If I disagree with you, I have a responsibility to object to the strongest characterization of your position.

If you disagree with me, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are morally corrupt.

The urgency of current events almost always eat policy goals for breakfast.

Our system of government is intentionally set up to keep you (and the other guy) from getting everything you want. Try to find that encouraging.

Character always matters.

Corruption exists on all sides. It only gets cleaned up when we hold our own side accountable.

Weaponizing any part of the government against people who disagree with me is shortsightedly foolish.

Exclusively consuming only one side of an issue is not "studying".

Resist calling anyone intellectually dishonest.

If you act like a jerk, you can expect people to find ways to hate your policies, even if they are good.

Every virtue can be turned into a vice.

Even though I'm frequently tempted to deny it, I don't think anyone is beyond redemption or persuasion.