Members of Congress care about reelection most of all. And that means they care about their constituents. So you have to be a constituent to make your voice heard.

To the extent that we can shine a light on the bad things being done, that's going to have a positive impact.

If people don't get as engaged as the tea party was, we're going to lose.

Obama had a mandate for change and Trump clearly does not.

Another crucial thing the tea party did really well is to focus in on the folks who are more or less on your side, and make sure they are as bold as possible.

Stiffening the spine of progressive members of Congress is crucial.

When someone is running for reelection in Texas, they're not looking for votes in California or New York.

I really do not think there is a serious split between Republicans and Democrats in Congress in how responsive they are to constituents.

You have to be local. You have to focus on your local members of Congress.

There is nothing morally wrong with buying stolen goods, unless you know that they were stolen.

At the MoorWanderer in the black wind

Talented person is talented everywhere.

What is impossible today can become possible tomorrow only if we do what is possible today.

Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.

I went to see Roma people in Hungary, so I could understand them.

It would be wonderful if people could grow together in groups, teaching and learning communities where they empower, evoke, explore the enormous capacities of the human condition.

Nothing made me happen. I happened.

Hopefully my greatest achievement will be getting into heaven!