Should we ramp up our Military attacks on Iran to break
them? Or simply declare victory and walk away? We’ve destroyed Iran’s
Military. We strongly believe all “nuclear dust” is unreachable. And we can
destroy military infrastructure Iran tries to build in the future. So how do we
end this War?
How important is “manliness”? How should America
project “strength”? Is it in our best interests to count on our military power
to force nations to our will? IMO: Trump's vision of "power"
is less the strength of people coming together to build something better. It is
the strength of the Powerful prevailing over the powerless—the celebration of Dominance
rather than the collective strength of a united democracy. Is it pollyannish to
consider the moral high road? Is fear of America's raw strength working? And how does the focus on “testosterone” as a
priority play into this issue?
Are our Mass Deportation policies and unrealistic
quotas leading to the death of innocent Immigrants? But, how much do anti-ICE
policies of Sanctuary Cities contribute to this risk?
How much does Democratic Socialism control the
Democratic Party today, given significant recent local wins? How do you feel it
would play out Nationally in a Presidential Election?
How free & fair are our elections? Are Trump’s
actions addressing “rigging”, or suppressing voting? Trump wants birth
certificates required to prove citizenship. And he fired the Election
Assistance Commission—an independent commission that helped state & local
officials make sure elections are smooth and secure. It certified voting
machines and maintained the national mail-voter registration forms. Over
the years, what evidence is there that elections have been “rigged”?
MAGA supporters believe our Founding Fathers saw us as
a White Christian Nation. How accurate is that view, given how much it
conflicts with the Constitution they developed?
Given separation of Church & State, are “religious
changes” OK if they are made locally, not nationally? Starting in
2030, all public school students in Texas will be required to read Bible
passages in class. And Mayor Mamdani says NYC public schools will begin
teaching selected passages from the Quran. Students will learn Islamic
teachings, discuss religious values, and incorporate those lessons into
classroom activities.
Was the J6 attack on our Capital the best example of
Political Terrorism in recent history?
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 our lives better?
Would Sec. Rubio be a stronger Republican 2028
Presidential Nominee than VP Vance?
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.
Is this an effective way to downsize a bureaucracy? Bill
Pulte, acting director of national intelligence, is slashing jobs. Can a
business man with no Intel background make wise cuts without putting our
Intelligence at risk? Is Trump saying the DNI function, which overviews 18
Intel agencies to assure coordination, essentially has no value? Does cost
savings justify the risk?
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.
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?)
UK is moving forward to ban Social Media for children
under 16. Should we do the same?
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 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.”
Florida Issue: Property taxes, which tend to fund
local services, have come under particular scrutiny of late, as Republican
state lawmakers around the country search for new strategies to address the
affordability crisis.
Vandals? Or Vanity? Did vandalism or incompetence cause
the Reflective Pool problems?
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?
Your thoughts about Spacex: largest IPO ever. And
Musk, the first trillionaire.
Is this “hot” book politically important? Or mostly
just gossip? The most revealing part of NYT reporters Maggie
Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s new book “Regime Change” isn’t the bombshell
reports or gossip, but just how much information is leaking from the White
House.
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.
