What does that “audacious” ad say about Ohio’s Governor’s
race? Ramaswamy’s ad has Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her a “liar”.
Acton’s father was arrested for raping her as a child. Vance praises Ramaswamy for
“his audacity for calling it out as it is” and tells Republicans
to “stop whining”. Does Vance’s support affect his 2028 chances? How politically
wise is this for either guy?
It’s fair to consider the positive side of DSA’s goals.
But how do they achieve them? Their economic proposals include universal
health care, raising the minimum wage and expanding public housing and child
care. The movement’s focus on economic inequality is central to its appeal for
many voters, who are struggling with higher costs and a dismal view of their
financial future.
What do you make of Musk, richest person in history,
having sway over America’s foreign policy by taking Starlink down to help
Putin, and being so directly involve in
our elections? How much a difference is Musk’s $276M making to Republican
chances? It didn’t appear to help in Wisconsin. And Hillary had a much bigger
war chest than Trump. Is the message more important?
Does America’s national interests align more with
Russia than with Europe’s? Is that why Trump gives Putin everything he
wants? Putin likes: Trump destroying the
Western alliance. Pulling out of the intermediate nuclear pact. Withdrawing
25-40,000 troops from allied nations. Waiving and suspending sanctions bill on
Russian energy. Marketing Russian diesel to U.S. buyers. Disrupting satellite
support for Ukrainian drones. Russian satellites giving coordinates to Iranians
to kill our soldiers. Attacking
Zelenskyy personally while praising Putin as “a humanitarian”. Why?
What do you think is going to happen with the Israeli
Elections? (Hint: It’s complex.)
A bridge too far? How much can our Justice Department essentially
work for the President? Trump has asked his Justice Department to block
certification of the Senate election in Alaska if the Republican incumbent
narrowly loses. He argues that confusion over a candidate on the ballot with a
name very similar to that of the incumbent, Senator Dan S. Sullivan, could
taint the election result.
Is it OK for our Government to buy into companies?
The Trump administration claims that equity stakes are better for taxpayers
than blank checks…or necessary to bolster supply chains for national
security. What if a Democrat President acted to be a shareholder of Guns or
Oil?
Is it OK to replace the Press Pool with the old
swimming pool? The proximity of the media to the seat of U.S. executive
power has long been an acknowledgment of the importance of a free press in a
constitutional democracy. What’s the possible benefit of diminishing this
institution?
ICE agents shot at an Undoc fleeing with his child in
the car. Are actions like this unavoidable if the goal is deporting all Undocs?
Is deporting all Undocs what most Americans support?
The U.S. Economy looks good on paper. Americans are
spending. Does it matter if voters FEEL deeply unhappy because of gas prices, rising
cost of living, and a War they hate?
Do vanity projects help a President’s legacy—what he
constructs or renames? If Trump’s name were removed from every building he
constructed or renamed, what would remain of his legacy?
Is political humor a no-no? Whether it’s Trump’s “nuke
L.A.”, or late-night comedians’ rants?
In order to avoid a Social Security shortfall, will
Republicans support raising taxes?
How do you see the risks of any new “plague” or
pandemic? Health Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy Jr., who has long questioned the safety of vaccines, is planning a
broad federal effort to address vaccine injuries, including a new research
clinic at the National Institutes of Health and a new billing code to reimburse
doctors for filing reports of serious vaccine side effects,
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?
Do you feel our troubles with Canada are just short
term, or more permanent?
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.” How wise is this?
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.
