US Politics - February, 2024

February 14, 2024

US Politics - February, 2024: The Super Bowl & It's ties to the Liberal Elite

The Swift–Kelce Bowl, orchestrated by the liberal elites, highlights an interesting dynamic. Good-paying manufacturing jobs often can't afford the steep ticket prices, starting at $5000 or more, or suites that go for over a million dollars. One-minute ads during the event can cost around $15 million, often performed by Hollywood actors attempting humor. This leaves the average blue-collar Joe questioning the democratic process.


Never mind, Taylor Swift brings enough support, and one second of her smile is sufficient for many to compensate for five hours of TV. Three of which are spent on advertisements, and a politically correct halftime show. All for a football game featuring about 100 players on each side, 30 coaches, but perhaps only 5 key players. The remaining hard-working individuals seem to be relegated to the status of "nobodies." The message is clear: it's an elite democracy, where gladiators are welcome.


The NFL strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion. The NFL defines diversity as the respect and appreciation of race, skin color, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical abilities, age, parental status, work and behavioral styles. Accordingly, it is the goal of the NFL to honor and celebrate the broad ranges of human difference among us, while also embracing the commonalities we share, and to provide each individual with the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential as organizational goals are pursued. To achieve organizational success each individual must take ownership of the diversity initiative.

You might be surprised to learn that the Super Bowl half-time show is not a paying gig. But while the NFL doesn’t pay performers, the league does cover the considerable production costs of the entire show, including artists' travel expenses. Despite having a short running time—usually between 12 and 15 minutes—the half-time show is a hugely expensive undertaking. For reference: Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's performance in 2020 cost the NFL somewhere in the region of $13 million.

It isn't even realistic to compare the multi-million dollar salaries of NFL players with that of the typical citizen/fan.


While acknowledging the risk and short career span, earning $15 an hour over a lifetime of work would amount to $1,350,000. This calculation doesn't even consider the added perks like free college, something many players may not have had the luxury of during high school due to financial constraints. It's rarely on the agenda, though some players deserve credit for engaging in social  & charitable activities. That said, working only 6 months of the year as a professional athlete isn't attainable for the majority of the US population.

Don’t get me wrong; sports is a great thing in society. Let's avoid poisoning it with politics. No one is crying that 80% of the players are of one origin. Perhaps consider being on the right side of history? But that would involve politics.


Concerning college sports budgets, it's essential to note that there is no contribution from professional sports; it operates as a draft system for free money, and the profits often get funneled into social activities. While NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) can be profitable for certain college athletes, it is still not attainable for all college athletes. Sorry if you are a cross-country runner, as social justice may not be on your side. Outside of the top players in major sports, most NIL athletes would require a skillset closer to that of a social media influencer to earn that kind of money.

A person of great fame, like Taylor Swift, aims to be on the right side of history. In both financial and ethical senses, Flying from Tokyo to Las Vegas and back for a game doesn't seem to bother her. Not even John Kerry or Al Gore seem concerned.


On the outside it appears to be for love and the sake of seeing her boyfriend, with no price or sacrifice too steep. Perhaps she has TV sponsors, and ratings were certainly higher with her presence. Some people may speculate that a political party may be highly interested in her opinion.


While she claims to be a Christian and is outspoken about sexual assaults (which is commendable), issues such as immigration with child trafficking, drugs, and crime do not seem to affect her. She aligns with the Democratic party, and it is assumed she supports free abortion and their agenda, including her boyfriend's political support of vaccines. Morally, anything can be justified by applying one of the three philosophies.

Questions of justification arise in moral philosophy in at least three ways. The first concerns the way in which particular moral claims, such as claims about right and wrong, can be shown to be correct. Virtually every moral theory offers its own account of moral justification in this sense, and these accounts naturally differ from each other. A second question is about the justification of morality as a whole – about how to answer the question, ‘Why be moral?’ Philosophers have disagreed about this, and about whether an answer is even possible. Finally, some philosophers have claimed that justification of our actions to others is a central aim of moral thinking. They maintain that this aim provides answers to the other two questions of justification by explaining the reasons we have to be moral and the particular form that justification takes within moral argument.


Update at the Border


The Border Czar, Kamala Harris, has been notably silent on the border situation. Aside from her travels abroad to address the root causes of migration and discourage leaders from sending people, there has been little communication or action from her regarding the border crisis.


Vice President Kamala Harris is supposedly the White House point on the border surge, but the issue has vanished from her schedule, the Los Angeles Times reports; she hasn’t hosted an immigration event in nine months.

She appears to be busy discussing women's rights, and as a MeToo member, she seems to be okay with issues like human trafficking, drugs, and the misuse of minors. Perhaps, in reality, her main concern is "MeToo." Some pundits think she is the real deal, especially if you're a Trump basher. Welcome to California.

Mayorkas not impeached yet, as expected. Representatives from CA, CO, and WI gave him a thumbs up, possibly because they need farmers' aid funded by questionable sources. All Democrats seem to adhere to the Omerta rule, so no surprise there. Is he not simply following orders from the Czar and the President? The problem will exist no matter what.

The border issue has now become President Biden's responsibility, with him blaming Trump for the failed vote on the border deal. Biden reversed all of Trump's policies on the border without any debate, using executive actions. It raises questions as to why any logically thinking representative in Washington would support a bill that includes both domestic and foreign aid. There's also a lack of accountability for the funds allocated to Ukraine, and Israel seems to be a loose cannon.


The Border Bill primarily aimed to provide more legal support for faster entries, limit the number of crossings, increase the Border Control staff, and construct a wall in specific sections. Despite the total bill amounting to 118 billion dollars, questions arise about whether all the laws to secure the border are already in place, and considering the power of executive orders, whether anyone can stop them even if someone calls for it.


Regarding Nikki Haley, being the only remaining challenger in the Republican race, her endgame is uncertain. Speculations include hoping for Trump's legal challenges to impede his candidacy or relying on the Never Trumpers and Bush-Cheney coalition to continue the wars. However, at this time, it's challenging to substantiate any legal claims against Trump, and his Twitter chaos might not be worse than the ongoing wars. If her strategy involves counting on an independent/Democrat crossover, she could face challenges, leaving her with approximately 30% of the votes in a general election. Trumpers may view her as a traitor, and Democrats might revert to their party, making her path difficult. Hoping to stay in the race for a vice-presidential position might burn bridges for 2028 unless she runs as an independent.


Haley’s campaign strategy hinges on recruiting independent voters and Democrats to cast their ballots for her in protest of Trump in open primary states, where voters are allowed to cross party lines and cast their ballots in either party’s primary.

But there is a deeper reason that Trump's opponents should consider as they consider how to defeat him. As publicists like Tablet's Alana Newhouse have noted, the word "broken" has become an integral part of Americans' lives: broken families, broken public schools, broken downtowns, broken universities, broken health care, broken media, broken churches, broken borders, broken state—at best, shells of what they once were. And everywhere it is clear that America's institutions and their brain-dead and complacent leaders cannot continue forever on autopilot


Mr. Robert K. Hur, Special Counsel in the Biden document investigation, has concluded that Mr. Biden is an elderly man with a bad memory, and any jury would see him as unfit to stand trial due to his lack of recollection of important information. Consequently, the case is considered closed.


The question arises whether the DOJ/Biden administration played a good cop/bad cop strategy, as Mr. Biden addressed the case in his 5-minute presidential announcement, and the complacent press and the inner circle, including fully capable Senators, confirmed that Mr. Biden has full mental capacity. In this scenario, either the President willfully deceived the Special Counsel, or the Special Counsel interpreted his answers as incoherent. Regardless, it hasn't provided clarity on the inner workings of this administration. As always, it pits multiple parties against each other, and Mr. Biden emerges victorious, emphasizing his interpretation that he did nothing wrong while suggesting Mr. Trump should go to jail.


For further details, you can read the full paper here, or just look at the pictures of the boxes, questioning whether there were moles in Biden's garage. Notably, Mr. Biden's personal lawyer is Mr. Bob Bauer, whose opinion might raise questions. Additionally, his wife, Anita Dunn, who has been associated with Biden for 40 years, may have insights into his secrets. The full extent of these matters may only become clear in a future Trump presidency.

Bauer was President Obama's personal attorney and the general counsel of the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign. He has also previously served as the general counsel to the Democratic National Committee,[3] and had advised President Obama since 2005.[4]


As general counsel for the 2008 campaign, Bauer asked the Justice Department to investigate the officers and donors of American Issues Project after it ran a negative ad about Obama.[5]

Anita Dunn (née Babbitt; born January 8, 1958) is an American political strategist serving as a senior advisor to U.S. President Joe Biden, having originally held the post from January 20, 2021, to August 12, 2021,[1] and returning May 5, 2022.[2]


Previously, she served as acting White House Communications Director in the Obama White House. Additionally, she served as managing director at SKDK, a strategic communications firm in Washington, D.C.,[3] and an advisor to the Biden presidential transition.[4] Dunn has worked on six Democratic presidential campaigns over a period of 40 years.[5]


Is there a cognitive test for President Biden, or is it simply a matter of observing his public appearances to gauge his sharpness and cognitive state?


The tech industry in California is expressing concerns about the image San Francisco portrays, fearing talent loss. It raises the question of whether the city is genuinely thriving or if these concerns are primarily about safeguarding the industry's lifeblood. Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi seems preoccupied with trading stocks alongside her husband, leaving more important matters to be handled by others.


The Bidenomics agenda appears to favor certain industries, espcially insurance and the tech giants. Despite touting a strong labor market, there are doubts about its actual robustness, and an increase in Food Stamp usage is noticeable. Some speculate that the Green hype, particularly in electric vehicles and associated support, may not deliver as promised, potentially leading to economic troubles in 2024. There's a growing concern about the emergence of a two-class system – the haves and the have-nots, exemplified by events like the Super Bowl. More on this topic next time.

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86 – 47 : No more drinks for the President - That was Mr. Comey’s message from the beach .

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As the tariff negotiations with China are currently underway in Switzerland, it appears the US and UK have agreed to a deal that seems to be an icebreaker in the ongoing saga of tariffs. However, in the end, there will be changes to the world order and a shift in focus toward more discussions about saving the planet rather than war. As of this writing, a 90-day pause with China was agreed , lowering tariffs, while China will likely have to consider some of the US demands. Here is a lesson in journalistic economies ? Friend shoring demonstrates that there are no friends or foes in politics , only interests. Even when the world’s resources were not material but simply dirt—more or less fertile—even in agricultural societies, wars and contests were common, whether for territory, ideology, or personal gain. So when people promote friend shoring, it’s more complicated these days. Just look at rare earths—it's not just dirt, is it? Friend shoring for military technology is another example; read about it for yourself. Still, there is ongoing dialogue but no long-term resolution. After Trump’s plan to control Gaza, Israel appears set to take charge instead, once again negotiating for the release of hostages and the evacuation of civilians , while the world looks on as bystanders . If trade can solve the problem , then make a deal. Here’s some food for thought —liberals may be rebellious about it, but the trend all over Europe is clear: MAGA is going global, especially with an economy in tatters and failing negotiations with Ukraine. There are more sanctions, but what can they sanction that the rest of the world cannot counter? The EU is simply a bureaucratic ideology serving its own interests. The EU wants more liberal students —which is fine, as long as we keep the STEM talent. They need more protesters , as long as the UK remains the leading provider of education ? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday slammed U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign against American higher education as she unveiled a half-billion-euro plan to attract foreign researchers.

Victory, Aftermath, and the Endless Game: Reflections from WWII to Ukraine

May 16, 2025
May 8, a day in history, marks the end of WWII in Europe with the surrender of Germany , but was it really an ending? As with many wars, especially the ongoing Ukraine and Gaza conflicts, and the renewed animosities between India and Pakistan, one might wonder: have enough people died in wars? Perhaps some wars are justified, but often only after provocation. If you consider the basics of relationship building, communication is a key concept, but there is a difference between communication and simply talking. Perhaps we need more communicators and unified voices in government, whether rooted in realism or liberalism . Are these better choices, or in the end, are NGOs and individual voices the problem after all? We hope that reason will prevail—the only lasting fundamental principle—but is it really, or is it just another cause or excuse? Reason, the cause of an event or situation , or something that provides an excuse or explanation : War forever, according to this lawyer, yes . The UN Security Council is another voice that only speaks after the war, sometimes fueling the fire. Consider the Oxford Guide to Treaties —are these more sources of conflict than resolution? And historians—well, some of them are just presenting a version of their own vision of the world. How was Germany rebuilt after WWII ? Was it help on one side, and taking what you can on the other? The USSR suffered greatly and had to rebuild on its own, but why was the offer of the Marshall Plan rejected—was it due to mistrust, as we see today? Perhaps the reset button requires talks among all, but please, let the haters and ideologues out of the room—only communicators and stakeholders should be present, haters out, which probably means no Selinsky. Beginning immediately after the German surrender and continuing for the next two years, the United States pursued a vigorous program to harvest all technological and scientific know-how, as well as all patents in Germany. John Gimbel comes to the conclusion in his book, Science Technology and Reparations: Exploitation and Plunder in Post-war Germany, that the "intellectual reparations" taken by the U.S. and the UK amounted to close to $10 billion, equivalent to around $150 billion in 2024, [3] [4] concurrent to Operation Paperclip . The plea for a two-party political system (translation needed) stands in contrast to the idea of a global one-party or multi-party system as seen in European countries. Attempts at a global one-party system were made by the Romans and some other early cultures , but none proved sustainable by force or government—though that was before the advent of modern communications. Would things be different today? There are still forces hoping that may be realized, for global peace or power, as reflected in Elon Musk’s warnings about a single world government, Einstein’s global perspective , and people attempting to establish it, such as government by AI and supercomputer . Compare that to today’s European coalition building —for example, in Germany, Black/Blue coalitions seem politically unfeasible. In multi-party systems, the need to form coalitions to gain power may end in stalemates and concessions to the detriment of the people. Here is an overview of global systems and drivers of globalization . The ongoing cat-and-mouse game between advocates for peace and war continues as representatives try to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict. Does it matter that Europe seems unified in the effort to defeat Russia with sanctions and arms, while the US seems to favor a negotiated peace? You can argue endlessly that Putin is the aggressor and invaded, but he will counter that with claims about NATO expansion and broken treaties by the West . Is Germany evolving into the powerhouse of Europe, as it should be? After the election and the ousting of Chancellor Scholz, Friedrich Merz has somehow managed to establish himself as the new leader and has immediately begun to exert influence over Europe—at least, that’s what the German “Democrats” are hoping for. So, when Trump appoints loyalists, it's called a dictatorship, but when Germany does it, it's considered democratic? Also worth noting: another Carnegie piece—and apparently every member of the German Cabinet favors war? Expect Germany's defense Minister to keep Kaja Kallas as informant, hating in politics is never a good start. Imagine, 5 years to build up the military and then eliminate the hate, for good, using the Ukraine invasion as a reason. Merz has deliberately centralized foreign and security policy coordination in the chancellery. To start, he has done away with the long-standing tradition of giving the Foreign Office to the main coalition partner, a practice that baked in foreign-policy dysfunction by setting up a separate power base held by a different political party. Now, for the first time since 1966, the chancellor and foreign minister will be from the same party—in this case, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). New Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is a party loyalist who will ensure alignment rather than competition with the chancellor. Within the chancellery—where all important foreign-policy decisions are made—Merz has appointed close confidants to key posts: Jacob Schrot, a trusted trans-Atlanticist, as head of the newly created German National Security Council; veteran diplomat Günter Sautter as foreign-policy lead; and Michael Clauss to handle European Union affairs, which Merz wants to make a core strategic portfolio and to which Clauss brings credibility and experience, including significant work on China.

US Political News Round Up: Lawyers, Investors, and the New Age of Power and Policy

May 9, 2025
Remember the Biden-era stock market jubilations ? It was all about the Magnificent Seven —overhyped and overvalued. The tariff talk came at just the right time to disguise an overdue market correction. The administration framed it as “uncertainty over tariffs.” But no worries, like COVID, it will be “cured” by the same people who created it . Political noise on both sides continues to serve as distraction— like whistling at a referee during a soccer match. Are lawyers and investors the most destructive forces in America? On one side, there are legal maneuvers that deter people from investing. On the other, roll-up acquisitions concentrate wealth that was once shared broadly. Bernie Sanders is on his “Oligarchy Tour,” pointing fingers at Elon Musk—but what about private equity groups (PEGs) ? Are they not a form of oligarchy? And PEGs owning law firms is legal—and mostly supported by Democrats. Try buying a house and living in peace ; your appreciation goes to investors. Under Bernie, it might become a kleptocracy ; under Kamala, a kakistocracy. There are a variety of flavors of corruption. Currently, the most concerning kind is grand corruption . Grand corruption is when public institutions are co-opted by networks of ruling elites to steal public resources for their own private gain. It involves a wide variety of activities including bribery, extortion, nepotism, favoritism, cronyism, judicial fraud, accounting fraud, electoral fraud, public service fraud, embezzlement, influence peddling, and conflicts of interest. The “party of youth” —as someone once said, “If you’re still a socialist at 40, you have no brain.” Harsh? Maybe. But look at the Democratic Party: do they seem to get wiser with age? “If a man is not a socialist by the time he is 20, he has no heart. If he is not a conservative by 40, he has no brain.” — Winston Churchill Why is fake news so persistent? It follows the same rule as bad customer service—the reputation sticks. On fake news, consider Isaiah Berlin and Friedrich Hayek , knights of classical liberalism. Maybe that’s why Trump won—elites don’t put food on the table. Liberalism and the Pursuit of Happiness The root of fascism, communism, and all totalitarian ideologies lies in the naïve belief that there is only one correct way to live and that intellectuals can determine it with the certainty of natural sciences. Liberalism, by contrast, does not prescribe a singular way of life and this is its strength. It enables individuals with diverse beliefs, goals, and ambitions to coexist. This principle is embodied in the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the “pursuit of happiness”—a pursuit meant for individuals to discover, not for the state to dictate. This is the core belief of liberalism. With the Pope absent from climate advocacy, perhaps churches can fill the role . Whether lawyers act out of conviction or cash is debatable, but climate lawfare is on the rise. Are we heading back to gladiator justice—only with no one to fight? The public trust doctrine had little to do with environmental law until the 1970s, when Joseph Sax argued it could support lawsuits to defend public resources. Are law firms above the law ? Consider the government’s action against Perkins Coie , blocked by Judge Beryl Howell , an Obama appointee. Will we ever find answers to the big questions—like assassination attempts? President Trump’s executive order against Perkins Coie was ruled unconstitutional and retaliatory. It cannot be enforced. This ruling marks the biggest legal setback in Trump’s campaign against firms representing his political adversaries— many of which challenged the order in court . It’s all in the family. Once lawyers secure a case , the food chain never ends. Knowing the system matters—justice is second. And sometimes the lawyers themselves become the story. Abbe Lowell’s communications were ruled outside attorney-client privilege in a 2020 opinion by Judge Howell. The reason: potential evidence of crimes and involvement of non-lawyer third parties. And finally, on tariffs: if your population can’t afford the goods they produce, your export model collapses. Without a home market , tariffs eventually hit hard. Two years from now, Democrats may still hate DJT—but maybe they'll admit he saw it coming.

U.S. News – May 2025: Could American Education & Athletics benefit from the Integration of Apprenticeships and Academys?

May 7, 2025
The betrayal of the American school system is evident when education becomes a secondary priority—supplanted by sports and social wellbeing. While some countries prioritize STEM in their education systems, the U.S. seems increasingly focused on “alternative” social issues. The value system now places lawyers, judges, and welfare programs front and center—paving the way for more lawfare, entertainment, and injustice dressed as justice. Yes, football players generate revenue , but so do scientists and engineers. Imagine if every ambulance chaser became an engineer designing fault-proof devices—the only downside? An hourly rate of $50 versus $250–$1500. Where is Congress in setting the tone? Nearly all members are lawyers. And while student loan debt exceeds $2.8 billion , we’re still debating whether to pay a third-grade volunteer assistant coach. It’s legal insanity. Next up? Pool, pickleball, darts, and cricket just to earn a buck. Maybe we should only have Division I colleges—and let sports fund all education. That, of course, would be a myth for the ACLU . Claudia Wilken is the jurist who will have the final say on the pending $2.8 billion settlement of a class-action lawsuit that is set to end the NCAA’s decades-old rules that have prohibited players from getting paid. It’s no exaggeration to say that the future of college sports rests on her decision. The deal Wilken is scrutinizing would award back pay to thousands of athletes, while allowing schools for the first time to pay their athletes directly from the billions of dollars they help generate. For an NCAA that had long sold the public on unpaid amateurs as central to the appeal of college sports, it is an earthquake. To athletes, it’s a revelation. European countries with apprenticeship systems educate roughly 60% of their college-age population. Even China implemented apprenticeships to address labor skill gaps. Meanwhile, the U.S. nurtures a college-for-everyone model, wasting millions for the profit of lenders and sports leagues that draft “free” talent. Sports are not an academic curriculum. The education and sports industries must be separated—eliminating the need to “draft” students to fill classrooms. The NFL could easily run junior leagues with the money colleges spend on coaches . Adopting apprenticeship programs in the U.S. would have clear benefits. But what happens to colleges that lose 60% of their students? And where does that leave the millions glued to TVs each March and fall? Education versus entertainment. With only 0.1% of college players turning pro, what happens to the 99.9% after graduation? Watching from the couch? In much of the world , especially in soccer, elite athletes are developed from a young age by professional clubs—not schools. Take Alan Carleton , as an example of how the system could succeed in the US.. The summer before his junior year, he became the first “homegrown” player to sign with Atlanta United FC in Major League Soccer. Atlanta United’s owner, Arthur Blank—who also owns the Atlanta Falcons—picked up Carleton from his Powder Springs, GA home in a Mercedes-Benz van to take him to a signing ceremony at The Varsity, a local Atlanta diner. Is it time for the U.S. to adopt a European-style model where pro clubs develop athletes and schools focus solely on academics? Another cultural debate making waves is the missed opportunity of not following seahorses in the sexual evolution cycle. Today, anything outside of “gender neutral” is treated as scientific radicalism. Gender ideology debates rage on, while perhaps Elon Musk has a solution he’d never use. Like it or not, we are male and female. Clothes and cosmetics don’t change biology. Feelings— no matter how intense —aren’t science. Ask Meta AI , or just be yourself—and be tolerant in both directions. But that's not their only oddity. Seahorses swim vertically, lack pelvic fins, have bony plates over their bodies, and move their eyeballs independently. Perhaps most distinctively, the males carry babies and give birth to them instead of females.

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Generational divide, ideological alliance —the Democrats' dilemma. In the search for a new leader, Bernie Sanders with AOC may appear as the perfect ideological duo—but will their platform ever become mainstream? Probably not. Oligarchs exist on both sides of the political aisle—some overt, others working as lobbyists or influencers. George Clooney could be an intriguing candidate; he arguably has as much intellect as Joe Biden and could deliver a performance on par with Volodymyr Zelensky. Maybe someone will convince him. After all, Ronald Reagan became a great president. Clooney’s favorite, Wes Moore , could be the first president from Maryland—and that may be enough for Democrats. This thought is permeated by the fact that his wife, Amal Clooney, is a British-Lebanese activist who specializes in international law and human rights. She's known for representing high-profile clients like former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. She's also advocated for causes like the release of Al Jazeera journalists and the return of the Elgin Marbles. February 21, 2025: George didn’t think he’d have “much of a chance” with Amal when they first met. In an interview with The New York Times , Clooney said he didn’t expect Amal to be interested because of their age gap. “Then I didn’t really think I’d have much of a chance with her because I was 17 years older and she seemed to have everything she needed,” he said. He also admitted he wasn’t initially “in the market for being a dad,” but that quickly changed. “Then I met Amal, and we fell in love. I have to say that, after that, everything made sense,” he said. Then there's the infighting and wishful thinking. Take your pick. Maybe Thom Hartmann should run in 2028—he certainly offers the kind of fantasy-based commentary needed to stir debate. He’s from Grand Rapids, a town devastated by outsourcing to China. He could have starred in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” but instead, Amway revitalized the area, and now, the city is back on its feet. It’s time to retire some dinosaurs from Congress. Pelosi, Schumer, McConnell—their visibility is fading. While the rallying cry is to “save democracy,” what we often get is lawfare, not leadership. From immigration to budget battles, ideology seems to drive opinion polls more than solutions. The opposition seems more focused on ensuring the administration fails, just to say “I told you so.” Take tariffs —there’s a case to be made, but it requires action. Instead, it’s easier to redefine economics to fit a narrative or litigate the issue endlessly. The 50501 movement claims to speak for the people , but it dismisses the outcome of November 2024 and the agenda voters elected. Overall, the median age of House Democrats is 57.6, while House Republicans average 57.5. In the Senate, the median age of Democrats is 66.0, slightly higher than Republicans at 64.5. According to the Congressional Research Service, 170 House members and 60 Senators are lawyers. Out of 535 total legislators, lawyers make up 43% of Congress—60% of the Senate, and 37.2% of the House. There are 81 Republican lawyers and 123 Democrat lawyers who list "lawyer" as their profession. Some may also hold law degrees but work in other roles, such as doctor, industrialist, teacher, or real estate agent or broker. The medical and real estate professions are also strongly represented in Congress.
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