What does the Democratic Party stand for besides being
against President Trump?
What did Michigan’s results tell us about the appeal of
Progressives in a Battleground State? How do you see Ed-Sayed’s chances of
beating a Moderate Republican, Mike Rogers?
How much does “Socialism” resonate as an important election
issue where no Social Democrat is running?
Can Republicans nationalize DSA as much as Democrats can Trump?
Regardless of what got us here, are we any closer
today to seeing a way to end this War?
How much bigger an issue is the saga of The Reflecting
Pool? Charges dropped. Faulty construction blamed—and bad info from D.O.I.
Trump rejects that—still says it’s vandals. Why?
A “software glitch” registered 6,600 noncitizens to
vote in NJ in 2023 and 2024—and hundreds actually cast ballots. Does this support
the need for stringent Voter I.D.?
Republicans vs. Dr. Fauci: did anybody “win”? What are
the charges against him? Given a goal “to put Fauci behind bars”, was
this a missed opportunity to learn something?
How qualified is Blanche to be America’s A.G. given he
was (or still is?) Trump’s lawyer?
Is there greater concern with Left Wing Political
Terrorism than Right Wing? How much was the J6 attack the top example of
Political Terrorism in recent U.S. history?
What else compares?
How wise is it to open the door to other nations
seeing a road to being a Nuclear Power? Trump’s nuclear deal with the
Saudi’s requires them to embrace the Abraham Accords. They have said no unless
steps are taken to create a Palestinian State.
Who would you like to see run for President? If
DSA and MAGA more easily win Primaries, where will Independents go? At 45%,
they are the largest voting group. R’s & D’s only 27% each. Is Rubio
stronger than Vance? Would Ossoff be stronger than other Democrats?
Do you see this as a positive move toward peace? President
Trump announced an historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and
all other armed groups in Gaza. The diplomatic breakthrough, brokered by the
Board of Peace alongside mediators Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, will pave the way
for a new Palestinian government in Gaza.
Did you watch the “White House Correspondents
Dinner”? Does it make sense to plan
events like this where our President is Media target for a year, yet expected
to be “civil”?
Is the Justice Department justified in targeting
Special Investigator Jack Smith? Has Trump changed the role of Justice, so
Democrats will likely do the same when they are in control?
Israel elections are in October. Should Netanyahu
lose, how might a new Prime Minister change Israel's approach toward the War
with Iran, and Israel’s relations with America?
How important is the status of Sen. McConnell?
Kentucky Gov. Beshear demanded more transparency from Sen. Mitch McConnell, who
hasn’t been seen in public since his hospitalization in mid-June. “As Governor
of the state you serve, I am calling on you to directly and verbally address
the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve or resign.”
Should we make Daylight Saving Time permanent?
Europe’s soccer governing body voted to
boycott future World Cups in reaction to FIFA’s plan to inject
private money into competitions. “The World Cup is not for sale.”
The Administration is considering “Military Options”
with Cuba. Are we pushing Cuba to be an even more failed state? How
might our taking over a failed state be in the best interests of working-class
Americans? How might controlling Cuba make American lives better?
The Administration plans to cut a subsidy program that
has been helping lower the cost of prescription drugs for Seniors on Medicare,
potentially raising prices for millions in 2027..
Governor Pritzker signed the bill mandating No Phones
in Illinois Schools. Good idea?
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.
What do you fear more: artificial intelligence, or the
government that would regulate it?
Where are we today with the Epstein files? Does this
issue still resonate with voters? What might change if Democrats win the House?
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.
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 A.I. “A.I. threatens to normalize
an anti-human vision.”
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?
Should we call this “Corruption” more than “Insider
Trading”? What if I buy a stock, and 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.
How healthy are we with RFK Jr? 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.
