Tax cuts, the Iran War, Tariff Refunds, and years of
uncontrolled spending by both sides has put our Debt at a record $40T. If
Democrats win the House and control of America’s Purse Strings, what fiscally
responsible actions should a Democrat-led House take for our country?
Anti-Israel sentiment is growing in America, not only
with Democrats. It fuels antisemitism. How much is a result of negative
feelings about Netanyahu? Might anti-Israel sentiment change if Bibi’s Party
loses the election? Also consider: Does “having a big tent” mean
accepting antisemites or racists as part of your Party? How divided is each
Party?
How important a factor is President Trump to
Republican election chances? Given how wrong polling has been with
primaries, what could that mean about Trump’s Approvals? He plans to become
more involved in local campaigns hoping to ramp up MAGA turnout for Republican
candidates.
Do you believe Trump’s focus on “construction
projects” affects the Election? Trump adds his name to monuments, Ballroom,
government buildings, an aircraft carrier, and more. How does self-branding physical
“things” affect a President’s legacy? About two-thirds of Americans disapprove.
Does Sen. Ossoff’s positive 2028 vibes disregard that
he is Jewish? How much might this tell us that the right candidate can
transcend traditional prejudices? Like Obama did? What might that suggest regarding
possible Presidential runs by Rahm, Shapiro, and Pete?
Is a trade war with Canada in our best interests? Canada’s
Prime Minister Carney ended trade talks and set off a new round of American
tariffs. “We’ve recognized from the start that America has changed. Sometimes,
its signature is written in pencil. We cannot accept what they offered and we
will not give what they asked. We were not prepared to compromise Canada’s
sovereignty or undermine our key industries. You’re at war when you’re
attacked, and we got attacked.”
Peggy Noonan: “In the past, a politician caught
selling an office, taking money from interested parties, using governmental
machinery for personal revenge was supposed to fear not only legal action but
disgrace. Citizens derive a certain dignity from believing that we enforce the
rules. It reminds them who’s in charge: them. You’re giving up a lot
when you give that up. In times of corruption, good people who might run for
office, don’t. They think they can’t survive in that world. Bad people, those
with limited internal ethical and moral structures, are encouraged: Politics is
a way to get rich and famous, to push people around. They are elected, govern
badly, corruptly, and the cycle continues.”
Are our Ships less than “ship shape”? How do you
view reports of problems on The Lincoln? And similar problems with a battleship
sent to relieve her? Is life truly hell there? Or is this mostly politics? How
much do problems like this reflect the level of competence of our Civilian
Military leadership?
Are Students losing the ability to think as they lean
on A.I. for everything? "If writing is thinking, then any part of
the struggle that is outsourced to technology amounts to relinquishing some
freedom to perceive.”
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 in our history?
What else compares?
ICE is being given electric shock gloves. Unnecessary Cruelty?
Or Necessary for the job?
What are the ramifications for America with the new
Saudi, Turkey & Pakistan alliance?
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?
Consider Trump’s “Great Escape” from Turkey. Why was it done? How? Who went with him?
Would CNN’s Scott Jennings be an effective WH Press
Secretary replacing Karoline Leavitt?
Should Daylight Saving Time be permanent? Is there a good case to have ONE time all year?
What kind of force is Tucker Carlson in the Republican
Party? Carlson and other figures split publicly from Donald Trump over
disagreements regarding foreign policy, specifically military actions involving
Iran. Carlson stated on podcasts that he is done with the Republican Party,
calling current leadership models immoral and unloyal to the country. Is Tucker
right?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
