Are deep concerns about A.I. justified, or mostly over-blown?
How do you use it?
What do you believe Democrats will—or can—do about
Iran if they win control of Congress? Looking at where we are economically,
militarily, and politically, is America losing the War with Iran? What actions might
be taken to put this mostly behind us and at least reduce the price of Oil?
In the eyes of the world, is America seen as “ on the
downswing”? Is China seen as “on the upswing”? How do you view Trump’s meeting
with Xi? Did either earn any kind of advantage?
Legal and 1st Amendment issues aside, is Trump
openly banning the Press an effective political strategy? Will pressure on the
Press change how The Press reports on him? America’s President greeted
China’s President by praising their state-controlled Press for
“friendliness”…while banning members of our own Press. How much of this may be a
down-side for Republicans?
Is this how we see ourselves? Trump’s U.N.
Speech underscored his approach: power over principle. Belief that
international law is just an unnecessary constraint on actions. “Take
what you want. To the victor go the spoils.” “The only limit on my power
is my own morality, my own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me.” Trump’s
core doctrine: America will use overwhelming military and economic power to
suit our own interests, regardless of how it affects others.
Your thoughts about Netanyahu’s U.N. speech. Was
he mostly playing to an Israeli audience? Many nations packed the room
with folks who were seated just to walk out. Did it change anything?
Blue Wave—or “Undertow”? Trump—or Socialism? Which dynamic
might win Independent voters who currently dislike the loudest voices in both
Parties? Independents are the largest voting group. How do you see them responding
to pro/con ads from both Parties that put greater focus on Trump? And ads that
raise fear of Democrats as Socialists/Communists, woke, extreme?
Do Democrats need to move away from Trans Rights? Several
Dem candidates are proactively opposing “boys in girls’ sports” to deflect
Republican attacks. How do you see this playing out?
Does Sen. Fetterman help or hurt Democrats by speaking
out frankly against his Party? Do you feel he will caucus with Republicans next
year?
In order to avoid a Social Security shortfall, will
Republicans support raising taxes?
What makes Data Centers such a bipartisan hot-button
issue?
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?
Is it petty to complain 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?
Does Salazar’s ad signal trouble for Republicans with
Hispanics? Salazar is in a safe Florida District: Trump won by 14%. Her ad criticizes
Trump Immigration Policies. Do you believe polling that shows Hispanics, who
moved toward Trump in 2024, are moving away from him now.
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 “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?
Do you feel our troubles with Canada are just short term,
or more permanent? 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.”
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.” 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.
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.
