What’s the biggest take-away from Trump’s speech? He spoke more to his MAGA base than to all Americans? Is that an effective way to govern?
Your thoughts about Democrat’s response during the speech? And Sen. Slotkin’s response?
Trump didn’t ask for any action from Congress. How irrelevant is Congress today in a Trump Administration?
What should Democrats do to be more relevant? Trump won the nomination and election emphasizing “woke” issues of Race, Sex, Gender, Immigration. Where does this leave Democrats? How popular are these Trump edicts: there are only 2 sexes, a ban on Trans women in sports, banning DEI and WOKE curricula, promoting “patriotic education”, eliminating COVID vax mandates.
What are the benefits of a Trade War? Why impose tariffs likely to increase Inflation? Which nations or sectors will negotiate relief? How does market uncertainty affect our economy? Is this what farmers and working-class Americans signed up for in electing Trump?
Is Trump effectively managing the Shrinking of Government? Is Chaos the goal? What is the Objective? Are we measuring results just in number of jobs cut? Are we throwing out The Baby? Trump tells his Cabinet that they are in charge of cuts—Musk can only make recommendations.
Is Social Security on the table? If not, should it be? BTW, Trump fibbed. Social Security’s acting commissioner said “ancient” folks on record are those who do not have a date of death listed with their record. They are not necessarily receiving benefits. But should Republicans “fix” SS benefits? Are Republicans likely to approve huge tax cuts even if it increases our debt?
Will there be a Government shut down over the Budget?
In general, how supportive are we of reducing foreign aid? Are we embracing “America Alone”? Support for Ukraine has diminished. Foreign Aid is being criticized. Is it in the best interests of U.S. security to leave NATO and severe military ties with Europe? Does stepping away project strength or weakness to Putin, Xi, Iran, and North Korea? Do Trump’s actions signal we no longer care what happens outside our borders? Will that lead China to act on Taiwan? Is that OK?
How might eliminating the Department of Education help improve Education? America’s Education is clearly failing. Test results continue to fall, even after spending billions. Can Trump eliminate the Education Department without going through Congress? Should they do it?
Your thoughts about Mass Deportations? How is that proceeding?
Where is this going? Israel stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza Strip and warned Hamas it would return to war if it does not accept a new proposal for an extended cease fire. Trump: "Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you.” Hamas rejected the offer without Phase 2 Deal.
Your thoughts about Chicago’s Mayor testifying in Washington?
Health Secretary RJK jr., has alarmed pediatricians, vaccine experts and lawmakers suggesting Vitamin A as treatment for measles.
Andrew Cuomo for NY Mayor? Rahm Emanuel for Chicago Mayor? Kamala for CA Gov?
Right-Wing podcaster Dan Bongino is now the FBI Deputy Director. Will replacing experienced FBI persons of merit with loyalists affect our security?
In our high-tech world, are Newspapers and even Mainstream TV Media no longer important?
Former Illinois speaker Madigan was found guilty of 10 counts of Corruption. Should he serve time? He is 82.
What gives any country the right to rename the Gulf of Mexico? Are you OK in penalizing Media that doesn’t honor the Administration’s choice of the new name?
Your thoughts. WH Press Secretary Leavitt said the Administration will now determine which outlets are part of the White House press pool, taking control away from the White House Correspondents’ Association, which historically determined the reporters who travel with and cover the president.
Pros and cons of putting the Post Office under Department of Commerce?
A penny for your thoughts. Are you OK with getting rid of the penny?
Is it OK to ban transgender males in female sports? Is there any downside?
Progress? Or Problem? Trump fired Chair of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Brown, and dismissed the Navy’s top admiral and the Air Force’s second in command
What
may be the ramifications of eliminating FEMA and hurricane warning operations?
