Why do you believe Dolly Parton was such a uniquely beloved
individual?
What might be the best plan to reduce negative
consequences created by the Iran War?
Major changes unfolding in our Military. How confident
are you in its Civilian Leadership? Changing to a Warrior Ethos? Effect of Leadership
resignations? Ability to plan strategically?
Should Lindsay Clancy be punished for a crime…or
treated for mental illness? Might “Hung Jury” be the right outcome?
“I need to be on the ballot!” Trump strongly
believes the best Mid-Term strategy for Republicans will be to use his huge
private war chest to promote his record more than invest in local races. Is he
right? How do you see Independents reacting to more Trump ads than focus on local
candidates?
What do Democratics stand for beyond being “Anti Trump”?
How much does “Socialism” hurt them nationally? How much does “nationally”
matter when all November elections are local?
There was an Antisemitic hate crime in Northbrook.
Swastika chalked outside Temple Beth Shalom. Does “having a big tent”
mean overlooking antisemites and racists in your Party?
How might self-branding “things” help a President’s
legacy? Consider the White House “royal” remake, the Pool, the Arch, his
Ballroom given a green light, and adding his name everywhere?
How wide open is the 2028 Race? Do you see Moderates
in either Party being able to combat the energy of their much louder Extremes? Defense
Secretary Hegseth is considering a run. Who else besides Vance and Rubio for
the GOP? A host of Democrats are already poised to run. Will we see MAGA
against Socialism? Or might each Party move to The Center? Where is America
today?
Should we admit more immigrants to fill jobs and pay
taxes? A federal judge struck down the Administration’s freeze on immigrant
visas from 75 countries seen as “less favorable”.
What do you make of this trade war with Canada? How is
it likely to end?
Is trashing the Press an effective political strategy?
Trump threatens Welker with FCC intervention for reporting that his
election endorsements had mixed results. Trump derides NYT reporter Maggie
Haberman as a “stalker” and calls her an “unattractive person both inside and
out.”
Anti-Israel sentiment is growing in America, not just
with Democrats. Might this change if Bibi’s Party loses the election? Related: attacks
by West Bank “Jewish Terrorist” Settlers
What should we make of the unusual visit by CIA
Director Ratcliffe to Moscow? It raised concern among U.S. allies over a
possible renewed rapprochement between Trump and Putin.
Our Debt is at a record $40T. If Democrats win the
House and control Purse Strings, what fiscally responsible actions should
a Democrat-led House take? Will they do it?
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.
Trump's secured majority U.S. control of more
than 65B barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. It could lower gas
prices in the future: it’s not refined. Is government control “Socialism”?
How do you feel about A.I. Data Centers? The President
supports them. Most folks don’t.
ICE is being given electric shock gloves. Unnecessary
Cruelty? Or necessary for the job?
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 Students losing the ability to think as they lean
on A.I. for everything? "If writing is thinking, then any part of
the struggle that is outsourced to technology amounts to relinquishing some
freedom to perceive.” What should we fear more: A.I. or the
government that regulates it?
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?
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.”
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?
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.
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.
