How close are we to assuring Iran won’t remain a
nuclear risk? A 60-day “memorandum
of understanding” would extend the fragile ceasefire and reopen the Strait of
Hormuz. Iran would agree not to impose tolls on
commercial ships trying to cross the key waterway, and remove all mines
from the strait. The U.S. would lift its naval blockade and issue some
sanctions waivers so Iran could freely sell its oil. The U.S. would also
commit to discussing broader sanctions relief.
Is “Winning” more important today than “Integrity”?
Consider Paxton and Platner.
Why should possible illegal “lawfare” be addressed by
Executive Action instead of our Rule of Law, Due Process, and Constitution? A
$1.776B “Anti-Weaponization Fund” was negotiated by Trump with his Justice
Department as settlement over his IRS lawsuit. The fund will compensate those
who claim they were “wrongly targeted” by the Biden administration, including
J6 felons.
Is America pushing Cuba to be more of a failed state? How
might taking over a failed state be in the best interests of working-class
Americans? And what’s the benefit of indicting Castro?
How should we address America’s failing Education?
Does this issue directly affect Democracy? High school seniors’ reading
scores in 2024 were the lowest recorded since 1992. Math scores for 12th
graders hit their lowest level since 2005. Concerns include ability to:
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evaluate information critically
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understand public policy
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distinguish evidence from misinformation
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participate in voting and civic institutions
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communicate across disagreement
Your thoughts about Jill Biden saying she felt Joe “was
suffering a stroke” at that Debate?
How does Trump’s relentless Retribution Campaign help
working class Americans? Justice Department is investigating Trump accuser
E. Jean Carroll for potential perjury in litigation against the president, whom
she accused of sexual assault and defamation.
Should this activity be treated as “Corruption” more
than “Insider Trading”? The issue: If I buy a stock, and
then have the power to affect a major change that dramatically increases that
stock’s value? A related issue: is it OK to allow bets on ANYTHING? Folks who never worked on a trading floor are
moving markets with informed wagers. Some are getting rich.
What’s the most appropriate way we should be celebrating
America’s 250th Birthday? How might our politics be affected if the
President makes America’s celebration mostly about him?
Your thoughts about Pope Leo’s concerns with A.I. Pope Leo added his moral point of view to
a growing backlash against the impact of artificial intelligence. He warns that
artificial intelligence “threatens to normalize an anti-human vision” and said
that the concentration of immense digital power in the hands of a few private
actors must be countered. The risk, he said, is that humans will be reduced “to
mere cogs in a system driven toward ever greater efficiency”.
Looking at the Illinois Budget debate, what is
happening with the Chicago Bears?
What is the chance that more Mideast nations will join
The Abraham Accords? The Saudi’s are saying they won’t do it until a
Palestinian State is realized.
Why so many Indian-American winners? Many recent
finalists—and especially winners—of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are children
of immigrants, particularly Indian-American families.
Your thoughts about former A.G. Bondi blaming Blanche
for anything related to Epstein.
Your thoughts about Colbert’s farewell to Night TV.
Your thoughts about Tulsi Gabbard resigning as Director
of National Intelligence.
What is the Benefit and Risk of blocking international
flights into major Sanctuary Cities? The Trump administration is
"drawing up plans" blocks such flights according to Homeland Security
Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Cities with major international airports including
Boston, Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark,
Seattle and San Francisco.
Is Trump essentially governing as President of the
Republican Party, less concerned with any negative views of other voters, even given
his 38% Approval? How does this affect the GOP?
Are UFO’s “real”? Do you believe there is Intelligent
Life outside Earth? What are the chances other Life could be so different
we’d never know they were here? What if the difference in intelligence between Us
and Them is similar to the difference between Humans and a Cow? (And we eat
cows.)
Over decades, how much of America’s strength has been
dependent upon our ability to build alliances vs. separating ourselves from our
traditional Allies? NATO is forced to change because of our actions. Spain calls for creation of a European Union Army
to replace NATO protections.
Is the Administration attacking Freedom of Speech? ABC
accused the FCC of violating its free speech rights by investigating “The View”
just because the program discusses political views the Administration doesn’t
like. What about attacks on Late Night Hosts like Colbert and Kimmel?
How healthy are we with RFK Jr? Officials at the
Food & Drug Administration blocked publication of several studies
supporting the safety of widely used vaccines against Covid-19 and shingles.
The color of money is now gray. What are the
ramifications of Seniors holding more wealth? In 1989, Americans over age
55 held 56% of the wealth. Today it’s 74%. Wealth for under 40 has shrunk from
12 to 6.6%. 18% of Americans are Senior citizens, up from 13% in 1990.
Is the issue of Women’s Rights back on the ballot? The
Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the teleprescribing and mailing
of abortion drugs, which now account for more than 60% of all abortions in
the health system. How might this issue affect the November Election?
Is Musk’s idea plausible? “Universal HIGH
INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with
unemployment caused by AI. AI/robotics will produce goods & services far in
excess of the increase in the money supply, so there will not be inflation.” Concerns: It doesn’t address sense of
purpose. People go to work every day feeling they matter.
Is eliminating all standards for greenhouse gas
emissions in our best interests? How smart is it to totally disregard the
concerns of scientists vs. moderating how standards apply?
