Looking at where things are Economically, Militarily,
and Politically, are we losing the War with Iran? What might it take for unhappy
Americans to put this bad chapter behind us?
“Take what you want. To the victor go the spoils.”
Is this working in America’s best interests? “The only limit
on my power is my own morality, my own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop
me.” Trump’s U.N. Speech underscored his approach: power over principle. A
belief that international law is just an unnecessary constraint on actions. Trump’s
core doctrine: America will use overwhelming military and economic power to
suit our own interests, regardless of how it affects others. Employ Fear, rather
than work through the painful, slow diplomacy of deal-making and economic
coercion.
Freedom of the Press bumps into Envy of Autocracy. Trump
greeted President Xi by praising his state-controlled Chinese Press for their “friendliness”…while
banning members of our own Press. What does that say about Trump’s approach to leadership?
Legal and 1st Amendment
issues aside, is Trump openly banning the Press an effective political
strategy? How might it change reporting?
How much does Salazar’s ad signal serious trouble for Republicans?
Salazar is in a safe Florida District where Trump won by 14%. Yet she strongly criticized
Trump for his Immigration Policies. Polls show Hispanics, who significantly moved
toward Trump in 2024, are moving away from him now.
Trump vs. Socialism: which of these will motivate more
Independent votes? Independents are the largest voting group in the county?
How do you see today’s Independents reacting to greater focus on Trump…and fear
of Democrats as Socialists/Communists, or “too extreme?
Some Democrats are breaking with their Party on Trans
Rights Several Democratic candidates are proactively saying they oppose
“boys in girls’ sports” to deflect Republican attacks.
How do you feel about Trump’s focus on “building
projects”? He says his planned 250-foot triumphal arch would be built to
host “large numbers of drones,” snipers and ammunition, as the administration
appeared prepared to justify another construction project by citing national
security. What logic supports demolishing The Kennedy Center if Trump can’t get
credit by having his name on it? Looking at a President’s legacy, what physical
“things” did Lincoln build, outside of huge Presidential acts and decisions, that lead Historians to rate Lincoln as
America’s finest President?
How is conflict with Canada in the best interests of
the American People? Canadian Prime Minister Carney welcomed the proposal
of becoming an “associate member” of the European Union, saying “Europe and
Canada are each strong. Europe and Canada are even stronger together.”
Gov. Newsom says he won’t run for President if Kamala
does—“It would be mutual self-destruction”. Do you believe him? What
kind of message might Newsom be sending Kamala?
Does Sen. Fetterman help or hurt Democrats by speaking
out frankly against his Party?
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?
Why should working-class Americans care who pays for
Don Jr’s expensive wedding party?
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.
Crazy 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.” The claim, and his insistence
he will one day act on it, receives little attention, likely because it is so
nonsensical it’s difficult to imagine it could ever actually come to pass. It
is nonetheless noteworthy that the president—a man with vast powers over trade,
diplomacy and war—continues to wholeheartedly believe something so untethered
from reality.
In order to avoid a Social Security shortfall, will
Republicans support raising taxes?
What makes Data Centers
such a bipartisan hot-button issue?
META will pay out $18
billion in a landmark trial that will see the social media giant impose
stricter limits on kids using its platforms. Meta has agreed to a sweeping range of measures to tackle social media
addiction in children. It will impose a two-hour daily cap on its apps
and block teens from using Instagram and Facebook between midnight and 6am.
Might changing Cuba’s
regime create another Iran-like headache? The Administration is considering “Military Options” with Cuba. Are we
pushing Cuba to be an even more failed state? How might taking over a
failed state be in the best interests of working-class Americans?
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.
