We could use a man like Paul Wellstone again

“Extremism” is supposed to be bad, according to our media establishment. Moderation and centrism are supposed to be good.

But I have the opposite disposition: the “extremists” are usually the guys you can trust — they actually believe in something and will work towards what they think is best for the country. The “moderates” are often “moderate” because they go along with the lobbyists, sell their votes to the highest bidder, and take whatever tack is most politically expedient.