Do you believe Democratic Socialists are in the process of taking over the Democratic Party? Democrats, in some Red states, are having their Democrat Candidate withdraw in favor of the Independent. Given Trump’s low Approvals, how well do you think this tactic might work?
Does Iran hold better cards than us by easily controlling
the Strait with thousands of inexpensive drones allowing sporadic attacks? What
can we do to get The Upper Hand?
Israel rejects the Administration’s 15-point Peace
Plan for Gaza. Netanyahu says there will be no military pull-out until Hamas is
"genuinely" disarmed. What do you see happening now?
Sen. Cassidy voted “Yes” for Blanche to be The
Attorney General. His thinking: he would be better than other persons Trump
could nominate, and would do a better job of restricting Trump from his own
worst instincts. Your thoughts.
Executive Order targets Birthright Citizenship and
“Birth Tourism” -The move aims to undermine the Supreme Court’s decision to
uphold the 14th Amendment. Trump’s orders expand the definition of who is
ineligible for birthright citizenship, which will now include children of
foreign diplomatic staff working for another government or children of anyone
deemed an “alien enemy,” like members of foreign terrorist organizations. The
president also wants to revoke birthright citizenship for those born in U.S.
territories, like Puerto Rico, but that would require Congressional approval.
Is 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?
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?
Courts may have stopped Trump’s Ball Room
construction. What will happen to the
hole?
How do we fix this? For a population to remain
stable over time without immigration, women must have an average of about 2.1
children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it fell
to 1.6 in 2024. What are the ramifications?
Should we make Daylight Saving Time permanent?
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?
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?
Where are we today with the Epstein files? Does this
issue still resonate with voters? What might change if Democrats win the House?
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.
