What happens now with Iran? Trump says the Strait is open. Iran
says the Strait is closed, and fired on two tankers. Iran’s Military command
warns that it will continue to block transit through the Strait as long as the
U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect. Iran has multiple leaders: Religious, Military, and Civil governmental.
Not all are on the same page. How does this end? With who?
Pope vs. President. Who is more right? Trump: “Pope
Leo is WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy” posting a “Jesus-Doctor”
image. Pope Leo: "The message of the Gospel is Blessed are the
Peacemakers. I do not look at my role as being a politician." VP
Vance, a Catholic convert, tells the Pope he should “stick to matters of morality”
and stay out of public policy. Who is standing on firmer moral ground? What are
the political ramifications, given that 1 in 5 MAGA voters are Catholic?
Could China replace America as “Leader of the World”?
President Xi is showcasing the fervent interest of world leaders to now develop
closer ties with China. Xi is positioning China as a source of stability and
bulwark of respect for international rules, against the backdrop of Trump’s
threat to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Xi has held at least five
high-profile tête-à-têtes in recent days, including Spain’s Prime Minister, Abu
Dhabi’s Crown Prince, and with the new leader of Vietnam.
Is it OK that Virginia Democrats redistrict in ways
that lead to a temporary net gain of four U.S. House seats? Current 6-5 D advantage
would become 10-1. (Trump started redistricting “wars”.)
Should we reinstate the Draft? Starting
in December, we will implement automatic registration for the Selective Service
System for eligible men aged 18–26. This updates the registration process and
does not indicate an active draft, which hasn't occurred since 1973. Why just
Men? Might it be a good idea to force general public “buy in” before sending
Americans to War? Today, do people care less?
How do you see Artificial Intelligence affecting you?
If you don’t use it…why not?
Is Musk’s idea plausible? “Universal HIGH
INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with
unemployment caused by AI. AI/robotics will produce goods & services far in
excess of the increase in the money supply, so there will not be inflation.” Concerns: It doesn’t address sense of purpose.
People go to work every day feeling they matter. Take that away, and all you’re
left with is unlimited free time, more Netflix, video games, and consumption of
X-rated content over doing something productive.
The color of money is now gray. What are the
ramifications? Over the past 40 years, American wealth has grown ever more
concentrated among the oldest generations. In 1989, Americans over age 55 held
56% of it; today they hold 74%. During that same period, the share of wealth
held by Americans under 40 has shrunk by nearly half, from 12 to 6.6%. Much of
this shift is the result of demographic change: 18% of Americans are senior
citizens today, up from 13% in 1990.
Is Cuba earmarked for another “Military intervention”?
The Pentagon is quietly planning groundwork for a potential U.S. military
operation. How do we feel about that?
Overt Racism? Sec. Kennedy: “Every Black Kid who
takes Adderall needs reparenting.”
Does Hegseth’s religious views disqualify him from
office? Hegseth overtly promotes his Christian faith as a personal crusade.
In fact, he carries a huge body
tattoo that promotes The Crusades in image and words. He apparently sees
himself “sent by G-d” to vanquish Muslims. And now he sees the Media as
“pharisees” from Biblical times. What’s going on? Are you OK with this?
Is it OK to allow bets on ANYTHING? People who’ve never worked on a trading floor
are moving markets with informed wagers. Some are getting rich.
Should we revisit the issue of Presidential Pardons? A
negative more than any plus?
A major Democratic group announced plans to target 17
House Republicans representing solidly red districts, a sign of how Democratic
confidence is growing ahead of November’s midterm elections as President Donald
Trump’s popularity slumps.
What does it mean if the U.S. government is
“insolvent”? That’s the conclusion of the Treasury Department’s
own consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2025, released to
near-total media silence. $6.06 trillion in total
assets against $47.78 trillion in total liabilities as of 9/302025.
Good idea? Sunlight at night via mirrors: a big Night
Light in the Sky. A Start-Up Wants to Launch a Space Mirror. The company is
seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night,
possibly powering solar panels. Is it worth the risk? What could go wrong?
What’s the risk a nut-case takes this to heart and
“kills for God”? Hegseth’s closest spiritual adviser repeatedly
attacked Talarico on a podcast hosted by a former pastoral intern at their
church. After calling the Texas Democrat “a wolf,” a “demon,” a “snake” and an
“enemy,” the two talked about what they hope becomes of Talarico. “I pray
that God kills him,” one said. “Ultimately, that means killing his heart
and raising him up to new life in Christ.” The other concurred. “Right,
right. We want him crucified with Christ.” He repeated that he wants “death
and new life” for Talarico. “And if it would not be within God’s will to
do so, stop him by any means necessary,” he said. (ANY means? Really?
Efforts to strike or rename events honoring United
Farm Workers leader César Chávez are accelerating after allegations
surfaced that he sexually abused girls and young women.
Trump’s focus is on securing the Western
Hemisphere. Is “Shield of the
Americas” the “Don-roe Doctrine”? Is his
foreign policy approach: “You take yours. And we’ll take ours.”
Michael Flynn pled guilty to lying to the FBI. Trump
pardoned him. The Justice Department dismissed the case. Our government then
gave Flynn $1M for “wrongful conviction”. Can every J6 felon pardoned by
Trump look into suing America for “wrongful conviction”?
Stats show Crime falling. But, do you feel
Crime is truly on the decrease? Violent crime dropped significantly in
2025. Big cities saw murders down 19-21%. Robberies and aggravated assaults
also down, with some metrics falling below pre-pandemic levels to 100-year
lows.
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?
$3 meals? Agriculture Secretary Rollins
claims their revamped food pyramid leaves plenty of room for us to maintain a
healthy diet for as little as $3 a meal. Just eat “a piece of chicken, a piece
of broccoli”, “a corn tortilla” and “one other thing”.
NY Times: Are there any limits to your power? “My
own morality. My own mind. That’s the only thing that can stop me.”
