My name is Mark. I live in Seattle, Washington, recently transplanted from the Pasadena area of southern California, but originally an east coaster by way of Montana. Overall I consider myself a conservative. Note that I said “conservative” not “republican” and if you don’t know the difference then maybe you should educate yourself. My political beliefs and stances on issues are always shifting as new information becomes available and my personal sensibilities change. To paraphrase John Maynard Keynes: when the facts change I change my mind. What do you do?