What might it signal if Trump withholds the $11B arms
package to Taiwan? Trump discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi: “I’ve not
made a determination”. Rubio says: “Our Taiwan policy has not changed.”
Xi: “Taiwan is the most important issue in our relations. Handled
properly, the relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two
countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship
in great jeopardy.” Trump, saying afterward: “We don’t want war.”
Xi: “Can China and the United States overcome the ‘Thucydides Trap’ and create a new paradigm of major country relations?” The Thucydides Trap is a theory that when a rising power threatens to replace an existing power, the conflict between the two tends to spark a war. China sees America as a super-power in decline. Trump says China’s view is due to Biden having weakened America. But now he, Trump, has brought America back stronger than ever. Who is right?
How much of a risk to America is Iran today vs. the
risk to us before this War? Does China have any incentive, or even sufficient
leverage to help America resolve this War with Iran?
Are Democrats “feckless”? 59% of our country view the
Party unfavorably. If this is a result of having no power or national leader,
what kind of leadership should Democrats seek?
Does separating ourselves from America’s Allies diminish
our security? Is NATO being forced to change because of our actions? Spain has called for the creation of a
European Union Army to replace the protections offered by NATO. Hasn’t America’s
strength been our ability to unite allies?
Trump brought America’s premier Business Leaders with
him to China. Is focus on “swinging business deals” a “plus” for our Economy,
or does it reduce the focus on Affordability?
What should we do to address America’s failing Education?
How might 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
How should we view this kind of religious event? A
major 250th-anniversary prayer gathering was conducted Sunday on the National
Mall. It’s was a daylong Christian prayer/worship gathering with music,
testimonies, speeches, and public prayer. Calling it “Rededicate 250”, planners
say it reminds America that our Founding Fathers wanted us to be a Christian
Nation. Is that true?
Is it OK to allow bets on ANYTHING? FANDUEL is now entering the Prediction
Market. Folks who never worked on a trading floor are moving markets with
informed wagers. Some are getting rich. What’s going on?
US will be “taking over Cuba almost immediately”. Why? What about indicting Castro?
Is the Administration attacking Freedom of Speech
issue? 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?
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?
Where do you think the Chicago Bears will end up
playing?
How much of America’s current Affordability Problems may
be a carry-over from Biden’s Liberal Democrat policies that may still be affecting
our Economy today?
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.
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.
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?
Pope v. Trump? The Pope calls for peace through
diplomacy and speaks out against nuclear armament. Trump attacks the Pope as
“WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy. Are both correct? Should
Hegseth’s Christian views disqualify him from office?
What is the measure of Competency for an
Administration? How would you evaluate Trump’s?
A President shapes the political culture of national
life. Is “divisiveness” today’s tone? How much does this attitude reflect our
nature as a People vs. just the attitude of our President?
How is the California Senate Race playing out? Might
we see two Republicans as Nominees?
What are the ramifications of the UAI pulling out of
OPEC?
What is happening with Trump’s “Board of Peace”?
How does the President stamping his “brand” on
everything affect his political standing?
Talarico, a Democrat, is leading in Texas Senate poll.
Is this the year D’s DO win in Texas?
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.
Good idea? Sunlight at night via mirrors: a big Night
Light in the Sky. A Start-Up Wants to Launch a Space Mirror. The company is
seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night,
possibly powering solar panels. Is it worth the risk? What could go wrong?
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?
