Does America have the patience to “wait this out”? Should
we do nothing until Iran’s economy forces them to negotiate? Is the most
powerful Military in world history losing the war because one drone can attack
one tanker and essentially freeze passage through the Strait?
- The
President is cutting back Military Exercises with South Korea because they
choose not to assist us with Iran…and touts his warm relations with North
Korea’s Kim Jong Un. How might cozying up to North Korea, while hurting
relations with South Korea, be in our best interests?
- “We
will bomb the shit out of Oman if they interfere with reopening the Strait.” Is
that bullshit?
How much do you see Democrat infatuation with
Socialism affecting the Mid-Term Elections? How “national” is Socialism when
all races in November are local? Does “having a big tent” mean accepting
antisemites as part of the Party? How divided are Democrats?
How much of a factor is the President to Republican
chances in November? Given how wildly off the polling has been with
primaries, what’s the possibility Trump’s Approvals are not in the tank?
Why do Sen. Ossoff’s rising 2028 vibes appear to disregard
that he is Jewish? How much does this tell us that the right candidate can
transcend traditional prejudices? (Think Obama.)
What moves some Liberals to celebrate a killer like
Mangione? Is he being seen as more of a symbol of anti-corporate hate,
especially with younger voters? Is that a positive message?
Are our Ships less than “ship shape”? How do you
view reports of problems on The Lincoln? And similar problems with a battleship
sent to relieve her? Is life truly hell there? Or is this mostly politics? How
much do problems like this reflect the level of competence of our Civilian
Military leadership?
Should the Supreme Court allow completion of The Ball
Room? If not…what do we do with it?
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.”
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 in our history?
What else compares?
ICE is being given electric shock gloves. Unnecessary Cruelty?
Or Necessary for the job?
Trump endorses RFK jr.’s controversial new vax guides.
Doctors reject them. What different message is the Administration sending
regarding vaccinations and the health of our children?
What are the ramifications for America with the new
Saudi, Turkey & Pakistan alliance?
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 our taking
over a failed state be in the best interests of working-class Americans?
Consider Trump’s “Great Escape” from Turkey. Why was it done? How? Who went with him?
Would CNN’s Scott Jennings be an effective WH Press
Secretary replacing Karoline Leavitt?
Should Daylight Saving Time be permanent? Is there a good case to have ONE time all year?
What kind of force is Tucker Carlson in the Republican
Party? Carlson and other figures split publicly from Donald Trump over
disagreements regarding foreign policy, specifically military actions involving
Iran. Carlson stated on podcasts that he is done with the Republican Party,
calling current leadership models immoral and unloyal to the country. Is Tucker
right?
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 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?
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.
What do you fear more: artificial intelligence, or the
government that would regulate it?
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.
