A White Supremacist attacked
Jewish institutions “to save White America from the rule of Jews.” Michael Siegal, chair of the Jewish Federations of
North America: "No community should have to face a moment such as this
one. We are left to contemplate how we must continue our work building a world
in which all people are free to live their lives without the threat of
terror.” Are we any closer to NOT needing police and/or private security around temples and synagogues?
On the anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing, what has that event taught us?
On the anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing, what has that event taught us?
How does Sebelius’ resignation, and Obama’s choice of Burwell, affect Obamacare as a 2014 election issue?
Has President
Obama weakened Cabinet positions to a point where they are just figureheads,
lacking authority, with greater power vested in the White House?
Liberals say
Republicans are “anti-women”. What
substance is behind this…or is it just media bias? Obama issued an exec order
requiring companies wanting to do business with the Gov. to substantiate equal
pay for women. Republicans say this is just "politics". If so, is it a winning issue for Democrats?
Is voter
registration legislation by many states an honest attempt to reduce vote fraud
or curtail minority votes? Will such efforts actually reduce minority
turnout...or will it motivate more minorities to vote?
How should Obama address Putin’s manipulation of Eastern Ukraine? Are our European allies willing to get tougher with Putin? Sen. McCain says that unlike President Teddy Roosevelt's famous quote, it looks to him like President Obama would rather "speak loudly and carry a small twig". WSJ: "Putin acts. Obama assesses."
Is AG Holder right—or just playing the Race Card—in believing he and President Obama are being held to a double standard--and disrespected? On FOX News, Brit Hume said that Holder "is using Race as a sword and a shield...and that both Holder and Obama use Race to defend themselves and attack others".
A new book, The Confidence Gap, puts the focus on major differences in confidence between men and women. Women are less self-assured than men, and that to succeed, confidence matters as much as competence. Your thoughts.
Jeb Bush: “Those who cross the border do so as an act of love to help their
families…yes, they broke the law, but it’s not a felony.” Immigration has
greatly hurt Sen. Rubio’s chances. How do you see Jeb’s message playing with
the Republican Party? How should Obama address Putin’s manipulation of Eastern Ukraine? Are our European allies willing to get tougher with Putin? Sen. McCain says that unlike President Teddy Roosevelt's famous quote, it looks to him like President Obama would rather "speak loudly and carry a small twig". WSJ: "Putin acts. Obama assesses."
Is AG Holder right—or just playing the Race Card—in believing he and President Obama are being held to a double standard--and disrespected? On FOX News, Brit Hume said that Holder "is using Race as a sword and a shield...and that both Holder and Obama use Race to defend themselves and attack others".
Nevada rancher,
Cliven Bundy, has grazed his cattle on federal land for years but refuses to
pay $1.1 million in unpaid grazing fees or remove his animals. Conservatives say this is one more example
of government overreach and support Bundy, who plans to continue to not
recognize federal authority on the land Bundy insists belongs to Nevada. How do you feel about this?
The Pulitzer Prize Board awarded The
Guardian US and The Washington Post its coveted Public Service award for
reporting on the NSA’s domestic surveillance practices. Does this move, in effect, vindicate
Snowden’s actions?
A new book, The Confidence Gap, puts the focus on major differences in confidence between men and women. Women are less self-assured than men, and that to succeed, confidence matters as much as competence. Your thoughts.
What key issues
do you see as most productive for Republicans for the 2014 elections? What do
you feel will be the Democrats focus of attention?
Rep. Issa’s
Oversight Committee voted (along Party lines) to hold former IRS official Lois
Lerner in contempt of Congress. Why doesn’t Issa offer immunity to Lerner to
explore ties to the White House?
Some political pundits believe that Sec. Kerry will make a run for the 2016 Presidency. If he does run, how would this affect the race?
Some political pundits believe that Sec. Kerry will make a run for the 2016 Presidency. If he does run, how would this affect the race?
Would Hillary
Clinton be more electable after winning a serious primary challenge…or is she
better served to be “anointed” as the Democrats’ 2016 Presidential nominee?
Has Kerry been a
more effective Secretary of State than Hillary Clinton? What was Clinton’s
major accomplishments as Secretary of State?
Where do the "peace talks" stand between Israel and the Palestinians? Should Israel be considered a "colonial power" because of its West Bank settlements?
Where do the "peace talks" stand between Israel and the Palestinians? Should Israel be considered a "colonial power" because of its West Bank settlements?
What do you
think of Rauner’s TV commercials where his wife claims she is a Democrat?
The Illinois
Senate passed State Sen. Dan Biss’ Secure Choice Savings Program Act, allowing
more than 2.5 million Illinois workers access to retirement savings plans
through their employers. It would allow
3% of paychecks to be invested in something similar to IRA’s. Your thoughts.
How do you feel about Northbrook's Park District Board voting to purchase Five Seasons Sports Club pending voter referendum approval in November?
Are Seniors being "greedy" by continuing to expect entitlement benefits that, by most accounts, won't be there for our children and grandkids?
How do you feel about Northbrook's Park District Board voting to purchase Five Seasons Sports Club pending voter referendum approval in November?
Are Seniors being "greedy" by continuing to expect entitlement benefits that, by most accounts, won't be there for our children and grandkids?
Do we punish our
kids less while praising them more…so they grow up to be spineless, soft and
ill-prepared for the stresses of adult life?
Looking at the ways Seniors need to sustain their lives in retirement with various financial holdings...In general, how have those of us living on the North Shore fared under President Obama?
Looking at the ways Seniors need to sustain their lives in retirement with various financial holdings...In general, how have those of us living on the North Shore fared under President Obama?
The UN’s
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just published the second
part of a four-part report on climate change. Already an opposing view of the
effect of CO2 on the climate has also been published. Will this be criticized
as being an attack on “settled science”? What evidence exists that supports the
view that there is such a thing as settled science? Why are Conservatives
accused of being anti-science? There has to be more than the religious theories
that the earth is 5000 years old. What are other examples of Conservative
anti-science?
What are the ramifications of America's birthrate having dropped from just under 4 in 1957 to just over 2 today? (2.1 birth rate is considered the right number to replace both parents over their life).
What are the ramifications of America's birthrate having dropped from just under 4 in 1957 to just over 2 today? (2.1 birth rate is considered the right number to replace both parents over their life).
Dems pulled a
GOP type blunder in Iowa where a US Rep is challenging Senator Charles Grassley
calling him “just a farmer who has never gone to law school”. All Iowa farmers
are up in arms.
The National
Enquirer says the Obamas will file divorce papers in 2016, precipitated by
Michelle’s lavish China trip. Even a
broken clock is correct twice a day—so might there be something to this? (Folks. Complaints about this topic must be
directed to Bill Domm, who says I post too many Left leaning topics. Bill is Right about my leanings…but….)
Indiana is the
latest state to pull out of federal Common Core program. Critics resent the
control of local school board decisions shifting to Washington and the lack of
higher requirements for Stem curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math).
Environmental
movement is losing some of its steam. Critical articles are appearing in NYT,
WP, WSJ, The Nation, Mother Jones on the positions taken on Keystone Pipe line,
fracking revolution and recent Pew study on “millenniums” regard for the
movement. Maybe the results of the cause being defined by the extreme elements
just like happened to the Civil Rights movement
President Obama
is asking for quick Congressional approval of NSA surveillance reform, allowing
phone companies to keep data from Americans’calls, but requiring authorities to
seek judicial approval before accessing it. Your thoughts.
Should the
government provide free birth control so that no company needs to make that
decision?
What do you
think of Scott Brown running for Senate in New Hampshire?
