Upcoming Discussion Sessions:
· 9am Monday July 31 at the North Shore Senior Center
· 9:30am Wednesday August 2 at the JCC on Revere Drive
· 7pm Wednesday August 2 at The Lodge
· 10am Thursday August 3 at the Northbrook Library
Note: Irv Dorfman is leading the discussion on July 31.
The President's attorneys are looking at ways to discredit or remove the special counsel, and investigating powers of the President to pardon allies, family and himself. Your thoughts.
Trump: “I would have never appointed Sessions had I known he would recuse himself as AG from overseeing the Russia investigation.” Trump did say he "stands by" his AG. But in recent days he is insulting Sessions, goading him to quit, while constantly tweeting that Sessions is not doing enough to investigate Hillary Clinton. What is going on here?
What is the benefit to our country for the President to continue his attacks on the Democratic candidate he defeated in November?
At the Boy Scout convention, many parents--including Trump supporters--found the President's remarks offensive. How important is a President's role of being a good role model to children? Why does Trump do this?
What is the benefit to our country for the President to continue his attacks on the Democratic candidate he defeated in November?
Where are with Health Care, given that the Republicans did barely approve having the Senate debate? I Republicans fail to approve a plan, is “single payer” a possible option?
At the Boy Scout convention, many parents--including Trump supporters--found the President's remarks offensive. How important is a President's role of being a good role model to children? Why does Trump do this?
The President's attorneys are looking at ways to discredit or remove the special counsel, and investigating powers of the President to pardon allies, family and himself. Your thoughts.
How important is the
issue of "leaks" vexing the WH? What is motivating those responsible?
Why is “unmasking” an important issue?
What
kind of difference has Anthony Scaramucci made as Communications Director? Does
this look like a positive reset that may help President Trump?
What is the primary
reason why Republicans have been unable--so far--to deliver on their most
significant campaign promises?
How is pressure on immigration
affecting American businesses?
How do you feel about the Wisconsin company implanting microchips in employees hands as a convenience to open doors, buy snacks, etc., at the wave of a hand. It's optional.
How do you feel about the Wisconsin company implanting microchips in employees hands as a convenience to open doors, buy snacks, etc., at the wave of a hand. It's optional.
Foxconn,
the Taiwanese tech giant best known for assembling Apple iPhones, wants to
produce LCD display panels and other gear in the U.S. in partnership with
Sharp, which Foxconn owns. Chairman Gou has $10 billion to spend, and if he
proceeds he will have as many as 10,000 jobs to fill ... somewhere. Illinois is
on his list. How can we entice him to
come here? What will stop him?
What’s the significance
of “money laundering”? Why should I care
about this issue?
How far should college
administrators go in “protecting” students from controversy generated by guest
speakers?
Who is running our
government? Trump is unconventional. He ran—and won—as someone outside
Washington, not as a politician. How is a radically different approach
benefiting us? Is there evidence he can eventually “make Washington work” as
promised? Should Republicans in Washington and GOP governors work around the
White House and develop policies that at least attempt to solicit broad
support? Who might take the lead in trying this?
On the other hand,
should NOT being an ideologue--neither Conservative nor
Liberal--help President Trump seek compromise between both Parties on important
issues? What significant issues might have enough common ground that both
Parties might work together?
What is America
receiving in return for us approaching Putin in a more positive way?
South Korea wants to
meet with North Korea to talk about facilitating family visits between the two
countries. Will China be OK if both Korea’s start getting “cozy”?
South Korea wants to
meet with North Korea to talk about facilitating family visits between the two
countries. Will China be OK if both Korea’s start getting “cozy”?
Trump’s team is free to
differ with him on key issues. For example, UN ambassador Nicki Halley often
differs with Trump. Is it a plus or a minus that there’s no coordinated
direction?
Three Palestinians died
in clashes between Israeli police and protesters after men under the age of 50
were banned from entering one of Jerusalem’s holiest sites. Police said
the ban was put in place for security reasons after Palestinians were angered
by the introduction of metal detectors at the shrine, with some calling for a
“day of rage.” The devices were installed after two Israeli policemen were
shot dead at the site last week, which is known to Muslims as the Noble
Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount. Your thoughts.
What is our Mid-East
policy? Trump
is ending a covert CIA operation to arm and train Syrian rebels fighting
against President Bashar al-Assad, something Russia has long desired. Trump and Putin agreed to a limited cease fire
in Syria and that Assad will eventually need to go. President Trump is
considering sending 3-5,000 more troops to Afghanistan.
The United States
slapped new economic sanctions against Iran on Tuesday over its ballistic
missile program and said Tehran’s “malign activities” in the Middle East
undercut any “positive contributions” coming from the Iran nuclear accord. The
Trump administration said Iran was complying with the nuclear agreement.
Where does this stand?
Is College basically
worth the cost for most, especially if a big student loan is necessary? A
pew poll shows 58% of Republicans say colleges and universities had a “negative
effect on the way things are going in the country.” Only 36%
maintained that they’re good for the country. In 2015 the results were
reverse—54% positive, 37% negative.
Volvo says it is going
to stop making cars with combustion engines. Your thoughts.
The White House refuses
to say whether the President believes Climate Change is real. Many Republican
governors support Creationism vs. Evolution. What is the risk that
rejecting traditional scientific beliefs is becoming accepted as the new
"norm"?
What about a Wall that's
funded by solar energy?
