Upcoming Discussion Sessions:
· 9am Monday April 23 at the North Shore Senior Center
· 9:30am Wednesday May 2 at the JCC on Revere Drive
· 9:30am Wednesday May 2 at the JCC on Revere Drive
· 7:15pm Wednesday, May 2 at The Lodge
· 10am Thursday May 3 at the Northbrook Library
· 10am Thursday May 3 at the Northbrook Library
North Korea will suspend tests and close one site. What are they looking for in exchange? Are we at this point because they have achieved their goal of nuclear capability? Did Trump's insults work? Is China mostly in control?
What are the pluses/minuses if the Administration trashes the Iran Deal?
Who is "ahead" in the Comey vs. Trump war? Which side was helped more by the release of Comey's letters? What issues important to our country are coming forward with the Stormy, Trump, Cohen, Hannity “circus”? Or is this just titillating, but not substantively important?
Is President Trump's Presidency changing America? Or did a changing America result in Trump's Presidency?
What are the pluses/minuses if the Administration trashes the Iran Deal?
Who is "ahead" in the Comey vs. Trump war? Which side was helped more by the release of Comey's letters? What issues important to our country are coming forward with the Stormy, Trump, Cohen, Hannity “circus”? Or is this just titillating, but not substantively important?
Is President Trump's Presidency changing America? Or did a changing America result in Trump's Presidency?
Should we judge Trump more on his policies without looking at his behavior? What's a
more serious problem: Trump's un-presidential behavior? Or Media's
incessant focus on his behavior vs. giving greater attention to "more
important things"? Who is in a better position to control this?
How
important today is the issue of Russia's involvement in our elections,
regardless of what happened in the past?
How serious
an issue is Illegal Immigration as a negative/positive affect on our security
and our economy?
What changes
might lead to greater cooperation between both Parties in seeking
Congressional compromises on big issues?
The Democratic National Committee filed suit against Trump's
Presidential campaign, the Russian government and WikiLeaks for allegedly engaging
in a conspiracy to damage the Democratic Party during the 2016 race, seeking millions
in damages. Your thoughts.
Many senior citizens insist than the entitlements
for Social Security and Medicare should “never be touched”. Both of
these programs are over-whelming all other spending in the federal budget, including
the military. Is it selfish to demand what we believe we are “entitled to”
even though the US may not be able to borrow enough money to keep these
promises to our children and/or grandchildren?
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley
said America would impose more sanctions on Russia in response to Syria. The
White House then said there are no new sanctions...and Haley "was
confused". Haley: "I don't get confused". What does this
episode underscore? How big a factor might Haley be for the 2020 GOP ticket?
How effective was the 4/20 Student Walk Out in our area?
How effective was the 4/20 Student Walk Out in our area?
Will President Trump receive wide support from Republicans for
2020 reelection? How does this question affect the 2018 Mid-Term Election?
Let’s say two white
women are seated at Starbucks, having made no purchase, and one wants to use
the bathroom. What are the chances the manager calls the police, charging them with
trespassing? Are the “Black Lives Matter” supporters over-reacting and
generating a back-lash? Could it be a set-up job? Or is this just one more unfortunate
discriminatory “black-lash”?
Any chance Gorsuch is
not Hard Right? The Supreme Court ruled that part of a federal law that makes it easier
to deport immigrants who have been convicted of crimes is too vague to be
enforced. In a 5-4 decision Justice Neil Gorsuch joined the four liberal
justices in handing a significant loss to Trump, who wanted stricter
enforcement of immigration law. Your thoughts.
Is Pot a budding market
for Seniors?
Many Seniors who smoked back in the day gave it up, partially because they
feared legal consequences. But legalization, as well as pot strains bred
for “consistent and repeatable effects” means oldsters are now less hesitant to
try cannabis.
Your thoughts regarding
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg's hearing with Congress.
How serious are we about
a Trade War with China? Larry Kudlow suggests it's really not going to happen. The
President blames Obama for trade problems...and says "farmers are
patriots, and will be helped in the long run". How? Kudlow says we're not
engaged in a trade war. Mnuchin says we are. How does this play out?
Trump now says he is
open to revisiting TPP. Your thoughts.
The EPA has basically
gut Obama's emission standards for autos. Automakers are happy. Your thoughts.
Deep
State? According
to a Monmouth Poll, 8-in-10 believe the U.S. government monitors or spies on
the activities of American citizens, including a majority (53%) who say this
activity is widespread. 74% feel that national policy is being manipulated or
directed by a “Deep State” of unelected government officials. There are no substantial partisan differences in
these results. Which Party is helped the most by these findings?
The Administration has
placed a ban on most Transgender troops. Your thoughts.
New
Medicare cards are mailing to us
beginning in April on a “rolling basis”. You don't need to request it. Watch
for a SCAM! Somebody from "MEDICARE " calls to say you
are getting a new card. But until it comes you need a “temporary
card” that costs $5-50 dollars. Then they
get your personal info, bank account or credit card so they can
“process things”. Don’t fall for it!
What are the pluses of
having a big Military Parade on Veterans’ Day?
Stock holders are
thrilled with The Market since Trump's election. Have our children and
grand-kids enjoyed a similar significant increase in pay since the tax cuts?
The GOP feels tax cuts will drive major support for Republicans in
November. Will they?
Europe is going more
“nationalistic”, with Italy being the latest. How does this affect us?
Sessions says the DOJ
will no longer follow Obama's directive to not pursue federal charges where
states have authorized recreational marijuana. Your thoughts.
How
does America's independence from Mid-East oil affect our foreign policy?
Your topics and the way they are phrased all indicate a strong anti-Trump bias. I suspect that your "discussions" are very one-sided and not at all balanced.
ReplyDeleteI do lean Left of Center, hopefully without falling over. You may not agree. Our group does understand this, so I do welcome--in fact, greatly encourage push-back. Come join us and you'll see that we're not a Liberal support group. We learn from each other. We could use more Conservative viewpoints--especially during "snowbird" season when so many are enjoying warmer climes.
DeleteYou are welcome to attend another current affairs discussion every Monday @ 10 am which has a more center right orientation. It is held at the Mallenkrodt Center, 1041 N. Ridge Road, Wilmette.
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