1.
Regardless of what got us here, are we
any closer today to seeing a way to end this War?
2.
Pirro dropped charges, blames faulty
construction—and bad info from D.O.I. Trump rejects that—says it’s vandals.
How? Who? How instructive is this saga of The Reflecting Pool
3.
A “software glitch” registered 6,600
noncitizens to vote in NJ in 2023 and 2024—and hundreds actually cast ballots. Does
this prove the need for more stringent Voter I.D.?
4.
How consequential was Michigan’s
Democratic Primary? How much does “Socialism” resonate as an election issue in
races where no Social Democrats are running?
5.
Who would you like to see run for President
in 2028 ? Would Rubio be stronger than Vance? Would Ossoff be stronger than
other Democrats? 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.
6.
What does the Democratic Party stand for besides
being against President Trump?
7.
Sen. Paul vs. Dr. Fauci: did either side
“win”? What are the charges against him? Given an overt goal “to put Fauci
behind bars”, was this a missed opportunity to learn something?
8.
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?
9.
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.
How wise is it to open the door to other nations seeing a road to being
a Nuclear Power?
10.
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”?
11.
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?
12.
What should we make of the Blanche A.G.
issue after rescinding the $1.8B fund?
13. Is
there greater concern with Left Wing Political Terrorism than Right Wing?
Was the J6 attack the top example of Political Terrorism in our recent
history? What else might compare?
14.
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.
15. 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.”
16.
Should we make Daylight Saving Time
permanent?
17.
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.”
18. 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?
19.
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..
20.
Governor Pritzker signed the bill
mandating No Phones in Illinois Schools. Good idea?
21. 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.
22.
What do you fear more: artificial
intelligence, or the government that would regulate it?
23.
Where are we today with the Epstein
files? Does this issue still resonate with voters? What might change if
Democrats win the House?
24.
Big Win for Executive Authority. What are
the ramifications? The Supreme Court
ruled that a President can fire any agency member for any reason. It
hands the president the power to control every regulatory agency in the
executive branch. Congress created agencies to be independent of presidential
control by only allowing the president to fire for cause—not for policy
disagreements. (…but The Federal Reserve will remain independent. Why
is there a double standard?)
25. 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.
26. 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.”
27. 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?
28. 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?
29.
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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
