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Fr. Isaac Bradshaw's avatar

Do you see Trumpism as forming a long-lasting political tradition in the US (a la Peronism) or a force that declines without Trump as the gravitational "pull" for the reactionary right?

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Michael Moran's avatar

Is there a tipping point where moderate Trump supporters begin to defect and what might be the issue that is a bridge too far for them?

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Kevin Moore's avatar

you're King for a day, or Trump (same difference). if you could / must cut defense over the five year plan, by 10% average per year - what would you cut and with what rationale?

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Jeffrey Itell's avatar

Since you can't beat something with nothing, what will be the broad shape of the reform movement that begins to take shape? (Bonus: In which state will the reform movement emerge?)

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Don McCue's avatar

In rethinking globalization rulesets, how can U.S. states contribute to setting industry standards and regulatory frameworks that not only attract international investment but also safeguard domestic industries and labor rights?

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Stephen Layne's avatar

What occurs if/when 85% of the USGs actions, spends, and operations become fully opened, fully transparent, and accurately analyzed? (15% stays in the black in IC/LE/DOD) for agreed NATSEC reasons?

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Gerard's avatar

In the event that the United States integrates with Canada—however that might potentially look moving forward—what do you think the obstacles and fallout would be in trying to absorb a nation that would likely be very resentful, especially given that current U.S. policy seems to rely entirely on stick rather then carrot.

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Daan van Zanten's avatar

With all the current developments, what is your view how the EU could successfully navigate the next couple of years of turbulence?

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Trey White's avatar

My personal opinion is that many sub stack authors' posts are on average too long, yours included. Have you considered writing shorter pieces (folks are pretty busy, trying to absorb lots of perspectives etc., Paul Krugman seems to go shorter for example in his new stack). thx.

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Matthew Conrad's avatar

What power (if any) do you see individual states wielding to adapt to both climate change and global market-playing realignment in the absence of coherent federal leadership?

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John J. Brown's avatar

Given the facts we have today (Trump admin), what is the best course of action for our institutions to take, to weather this storm?

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