The tax bill was a huge catalyst. Unfortunate the State controlled MSM only reports smaller refunds rather than less taxes taken from payroll checks. Overall, a positive, especially for small business.
New Trade negotiations are also a huge plus. The USA has suffered by the actions of inept politicians far too long. I fully support new trade deals and loosening the stranglehold of unfair regulations. Congress could do more but the will is not there to do so.
IMF, World Bank and BIS do nothing but siphon wealth from the productive and basically, control the economics of the entire world....In secrecy. All three should be laid transparent and audited. The will is not there to do so.
DOD accounts for 50% of USA's discretionary spending. Why are we in 70 countries and territories? Because we don't hold our leaders accountable and our attention span dwindles more every year.
Immigration law and the response from Congress is apathetic. This issue could be fixed in a week with the passage of firm laws, but again, the will is not there to do so.
Yes, we have much to discuss. The "Why" and "How" need to be explained before common sense solutions can be implemented.
Why would we allow unfair trade practices to fester to the point of destroying our manufacturing power?
How can the IMF, WB and BIS be allowed to operate in secret when full financial accountability is expected from countries, corporations and individuals?
How can the DOD justify a presence in 70 countries in a time of no major wars abroad and suffering and neglect on our own soil?
Why do the American people, the western world for that matter, allow total control to be placed in the hands of unaccountable, opaque organizations that really control our Govt's and elected officials?
Why have the general public become so dumbed down they are more concerned with whats on TV tonight than national and world affairs that effect them directly and indirectly?
Much to discuss.
