A steady or growing population can be a positive influence and a shrinking population can have many problems. The Benefits of a Stable Population Economic Growth and Labor Force More people mean more workers, which can fuel industries, innovation, and service sectors. A steady population helps maintain consistent levels of production and consumption. Consumer Demand […]
Read MoreThe Real Challenges
We have real challenges with Climate Change, Affordable Housing, too many living in poverty, labor shortages, and immigration reform. Don’t forget the murky future with AI coming on strong. The president has a lot of power but theoretically so do the voters. We should demand that the important issues are the ones worked on. The […]
Read MoreChoking on Our Dust
As we gasp for clean air here in Chicago in the middle of summer it is hard not to think about lemmings jumping off the cliff. But, according to AI: Lemmings are small, stout-bodied rodents known for their short legs, stumpy tails, and distinctive, dense fur. While they are often associated with mass suicidal migrations off cliffs, […]
Read MoreWhen Did We Become Unfriendly?
Right of Asylum Under the right of asylum, people who are fleeing persecution or serious human rights violations in their home country have the right to seek protection in other countries. This right is recognized under international law and also in the United States, through the Refugee Act of 1980. Recent Trump policies have placed restrictions on […]
Read MoreFreedom
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the primary amendment addressing freedom, guaranteeing freedoms of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition. It prohibits Congress from establishing a religion or hindering its free exercise, and it also protects the right to express oneself, including through the press, and to assemble peacefully. Additionally, the First […]
Read MoreCorruption in Plain Sight
Job Description: US President Article II of the United States Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government and defines the role of the President The president shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, […]
Read MoreInternational Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organization housed in The Hague, Netherlands. It is a permanent international court with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for genocide, acts of aggression, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC is not affiliated with The International Court of Justice, an organ of the United Nations, that mediates disputes between member states.
Read MoreTop Issue: The Economy
The US economy is a mix of capitalism and socialism. There is freedom of choice and consumer sovereignty. The US does not have a free market economy because there is regulation and control of specific industries by the government.
Read MoreWhat Next?
And What Have We Done? 49% of us was enough to elect a person with a cult following and little to recommend him, otherwise.
Read MoreKings, Dictators and Oligarchs
Dictatorships do not have open elections, have curtailed civil liberties, rule is by decree, opposition is not allowed and often include a cult of personality. Dictators can emerge in a variety of situations. Dictators need money to operate and maintain control.
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