The U.S. Economy looks good. Americans are
spending. Does it matter if voters are deeply unhappy because of gas prices, rising
cost of living, and a War they hate? Will voter turn-out be high
because folks are so deeply unhappy with Trump’s policies they will vote for
change? Or low because folks are so frustrated with both Parties
they won’t vote? For example, what do you feel motivates folks
more in Michigan? “I will vote to put guardrails on Trump’s actions,
regardless of candidate”? Or: “I have to vote against Antisemitism”? Or: “A pox
on both Parties—I won’t vote”?
Live-streamed execution of a killer? What does that
say about an America Seniors have known for decades…vs. the character of a much
different America younger people see today?
How might Trump’s Diesel Deal with Russia be in the
best interests of America? If it will slightly reduce diesel prices, is it
worth negatively affecting Ukraine’s war with Russia? How smart politically to regularly
support Putin over Zelensky?
Pritzker wants to increase taxes for major
corporations and wealthy individuals. Is this approach in the best interests of
Illinois? What’s a better plan?
ICE agents shot at an Undoc fleeing with his child in
the car. Are actions like this unavoidable if the goal is deporting all Undocs?
Is deporting all Undocs what most Americans support?
Rather than enhance American power, has the Iran war
constrained it? Is it a lesson in war’s unintended consequences? And the value
of Drones over Bombers? The closing of bases in the Middle East and
limiting the use of one in Britain have, at a minimum, vastly complicated the
logistics of America projecting power. How much have our rapid withdrawals
and jump in gas prices signal to Iranians—and to other adversaries—that they have
the power to check or chase out a superpower?
What’s significant about the Nobel Peace Prize being
awarded to a woman who heads up an organization that believes Israel has
committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza?
Are we an Empire? Are Empires good? America’s
Secretary of State: “Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of
exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head
of the world'. The next decade will write the story of the next century. The
course we take will determine whether the West maintains its place at the head
of the world, or resigns itself to a future of atrophy, servitude and decline.
We’ll either choose to act now, or lose the choice to act at all.”
Are we just waiting to see if Christa Pike gets well
enough to be executed? What’s the right thing to do?
Guilfoile out. Is “Corruption” more rampant in this
Administration, or basically bipartisan?
Do vanity projects help a President’s legacy—what
things he constructs or renames?
Is political humor a no-no? Whether it’s Trump’s “nuke
L.A.”, or late-night comedians’ rants?
How much a difference do you feel Musk’s $276M might
make to Republican chances?
How do you see the risks of any new “plague” or
pandemic? Health Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy Jr., who has long questioned the safety of vaccines, is planning a
broad federal effort to address vaccine injuries, including a new research
clinic at the National Institutes of Health and a new billing code to reimburse
doctors for filing reports of serious vaccine side effects,
In order to avoid a Social Security shortfall, will
Republicans support raising taxes?
Does “having a big tent” mean overlooking
antisemites and racists because you need their votes…and winning is everything?
Birth Rates continue to fall. Do we need to admit more
immigrants to fill jobs and pay taxes?
Do you feel our troubles with Canada are just short
term, or more permanent?
The Space Force now has "on-orbit space control
weapons capable of defending the joint force against hostile adversary
action," but declined to say what the weapons are, how they work or when
they were deployed.
Faulty Economics? Trump has repeatedly claimed
that ending trade relations with countries that export more to us than they
import would somehow generate vast amounts of cash for the U.S. government. “If
we stopped Trading with every country that we have a Deficit with, which is
most of them, we would make, at least, $1.5T a year.” How wise is this?
Are there good reasons to have greater concern about
Left Wing Political Terrorism than Right Wing? Was the J6 attack the top
example of Political Terrorism? What
else compares?
Should Daylight Saving Time be permanent? Should we have ONE time all year?
What kind of force is Tucker Carlson in the Republican
Party?
Governor Pritzker signed the bill mandating No Phones
in Illinois Schools. Good idea?
Where are we today with the Epstein files? Does this
issue still resonate with voters? What might change if Democrats win the House?
Your thoughts about “Trump Accounts”? It
provides a one-time $1,000 federal investment for eligible U.S. citizen
children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. The money is
invested in a broad U.S. stock index fund, and families may contribute
additional money (up to the annual limit). The account generally can't be
accessed until the child reaches adulthood.
Good idea? Older Adults are turning to ‘Golden
Girls’ Housing. A growing network of home-sharing programs is helping Super
Seniors find compatible housemates to save money.
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? On the other hand,
are we spending millions without seeing plans work to bring emissions down?
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.
