We cannot hope to change human nature. There will always be cranks and conspiracy theorists among us. But we can try to improve things - we don't have to accept the debasement of civil discourse or civic decline. We can take steps to ensure that the lunatic fringe remains on the fringe and stops bleeding into the base and then poisoning the mainstream
Our politics are being hijacked by a comparatively small number of people who seek to dominate the debate by screaming the loudest. They see the wor… - John Avlon
Our politics are being hijacked by a comparatively small number of people who seek to dominate the debate by screaming the loudest. They see the wor…
- John Avlon
First, I think more Americans need to declare their independence from partisan politics on both sides. The more that Americans declare their independ… - John Avlon
First, I think more Americans need to declare their independence from partisan politics on both sides. The more that Americans declare their independ…
It's important to remember that Bush Derangement Syndrome on the left - comparing him to Hitler, calling him a terrorist and a tyrant - preceded Obam… - John Avlon
It's important to remember that Bush Derangement Syndrome on the left - comparing him to Hitler, calling him a terrorist and a tyrant - preceded Obam…
We cannot hope to change human nature. There will always be cranks and conspiracy theorists among us. But we can try to improve things - we don't hav… - John Avlon
We cannot hope to change human nature. There will always be cranks and conspiracy theorists among us. But we can try to improve things - we don't hav…
One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. - John Avlon
One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism.
By pumping up hyper-partisanship, our country (America) is playing with forces that can easily get out of control. We are giving purpose and cover -… - John Avlon
By pumping up hyper-partisanship, our country (America) is playing with forces that can easily get out of control. We are giving purpose and cover -…
I'm an independent. I'm a centrist. A new generation is arriving that has grown up with a multiplicity of choice in every aspect of their lives, and … - John Avlon
I'm an independent. I'm a centrist. A new generation is arriving that has grown up with a multiplicity of choice in every aspect of their lives, and …
We need to punch back against the extremes of both the left and the right and define the terms of the debate ourselves. - John Avlon
We need to punch back against the extremes of both the left and the right and define the terms of the debate ourselves.
What might be good for ratings can be bad for the country. The hard-core partisans are self-segregating themselves into separate political realities.… - John Avlon
What might be good for ratings can be bad for the country. The hard-core partisans are self-segregating themselves into separate political realities.…
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