16 Things Everybody Should Know How to Do

There are certain skills that can change the way you work, think, and live — and most of us were never taught them. In this video, I share 16 things I believe everyone should know how to do, drawn from decades of research on human behavior and performance. Some of these will surprise you. None of them were on your syllabus.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgN66lNRRrs

 

How much is Trump to blame for the current economy?

 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C0tQ0crP8g8?si=SipX4Xvj6kTGNezr

How do you “Google competently”?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb-M-4gb_mM

Is Trump Good for Israel? (John Donvan; Open to Debate podcast)

Many Israelis celebrated Donald Trump’s election victory and view him as an unparalleled ally. His first term solidified that perception: he recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital by moving the U.S. embassy there and brokered the historic Abraham Accords. To them, Trump understood Israel’s security concerns, international challenges, and sovereign aspirations.

That belief persists into his second term. So far, he’s backed Israel militarily in its war with Hamas and suggested ideas like evacuating Palestinians from Gaza. Supporters argue that Trump’s alignment with Israel is deep-rooted and enduring. But critics view his support as transactional, not ideological — subject to change if broader U.S. interests, such as relations with Iran, come into play. They also note his wavering commitment to resolving the Gaza conflict, citing recent remarks that suggest a lack of interest in pushing for peace. Some argue his resistance to a two-state solution ensures long-term regional instability.

As Israel navigates a volatile geopolitical landscape, Trump’s role remains divisive. Is his support a genuine strategic partnership—or one driven more by political convenience than principle? We ask: Is Trump Good for Israel?

This release is the first installment of our inaugural foreign policy debate summit: The Trump Doctrine: A Global Reckoning?— a three-part series examining how Donald Trump’s foreign policy in his second term is reshaping U.S. relations with Russia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Interview: 

https://opentodebate.org/debate/is-trump-good-for-israel/

MAGA Mike DEBUNKED by Fed Up Journalist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfUNL66X_As

'Do your own research' and the Dunning-Kruger Effect

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t54I6NKtr4k

Authoritarianism Expert Shatters A Trump ‘Illusion’: ‘One Of The Biggest Scams Of All’ | HuffPost Latest News

Many people "would like to be relieved of the burden of choice" when it comes to voting in elections, and that is what Trump promised during the campaign to evangelical Christians, Ben-Ghiat noted….

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ruth-ben-ghiat-donald-trump-scam_n_6731e1a0e4b0231a203af70c

 

Exclusive: House Oversight subpoenas top Biden aides over his mental fitness

"His partisan attacks on the president have been discredited, and now he continues to debase the House by weaponizing subpoenas to get headlines instead of seeking information through the proper constitutional process."

https://www.axios.com/2024/07/10/biden-house-oversight-committee-subpoena-aides

5 takeaways from Joe Biden’s big interview with George Stephanopoulos

President Biden gave the most important TV interview of his career Friday…

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4757491-biden-interview-abc-takeaways/

Biden campaign to use State of the Union address as reset

Biden officials see next month's State of the Union address as a big, public reset moment — a chance to overcome or at least neutralize concerns about President Biden's age and vitality…

https://www.axios.com/2024/02/19/biden-trump-age-state-union-election

Biden responds angrily to special counsel report questioning his memory - The Washington Post

President Biden on Thursday night gave an emotional and at times angry response to a special counsel's report questioning his memory, addressing the nation hours after a special counsel report painted a devastating picture of his mental agility even as it said he would not be charged for mishandling of classified documents...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/08/biden-hur-response/

Why Herschel Walker’s fumble on energy policy matters

…In Georgia's Senate race, part of the problem is that Walker isn't faking it well. When tested, the political rookie has shown he hasn't yet reached the point at which he can pretend to be competent…

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/herschel-walkers-fumble-energy-policy-matters-rcna24003

Violent Agreement (Allison Gill and Andew Torrez, Cleanup on Aisle 45, Episode 20)

This week: what’s the state of partisan polarization; can Biden get his agenda through; shifting demographics are scary for racists; Vanita Gupta will make a difference in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes; can the DoJ walk AND chew gum; the EPA restores a rule that will give authority back states and Native American tribes to block projects that can pollute their water; how close could Trump be to being indicted by; is Weisselberg cooperating or getting indicted; the Dems get a majority (kind of) on the Postal Board of Governors; plus Biden places qualified people to the Federal Commission of Fine Arts.

Interview: 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-xnqqm-eade986

Biden’s America: Democrats see competence, Republicans chaos - The Washington Post

…"The border is in chaos, there's a gas crisis, inflation crisis, our allies have been undermined, and trillions in new taxes have been proposed," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) tweeted on Friday...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-competence-chaos/2021/05/16/11d10e64-b4ef-11eb-9059-d8176b9e3798_story.html

Wealthy nations applaud their leaders’ covid-19 responses. The U.S. and U.K. are the exceptions. - The Washington Post

A poll of 14 developed nations found majorities in most countries were pleased with how their governments had handled the coronavirus pandemic. More than 9 out of 10 respondents in Australia and Denmark said their countries have done a good job. But there were two countries where a majority thought otherwise: the United States and Britain. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/08/27/wealthy-nations-applaud-their-leaders-covid-19-responses-us-uk-are-exceptions/

America is in deep trouble | TheHill

After the declaration by President Trump that the United States joins Iran in refraining from further military actions, the nation now breathes a sigh of relief. But this exhale comes after a week of erratic words and actions that should raise questions about the fundamental competence and goals about the foreign policy of this administration.
https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/477570-america-is-in-deep-trouble

Trump’s troubling characteristics were all on display in an event with the NATO secretary - Vox

Trump mistakenly said his father is from Germany, urged Congress "to get rid of judges," and struggled with the word "origins."
https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18292571/trump-nato-secretary-white-house-oranges

Pelosi lays out vision of competent governance for nation, a welcome salve at a critical time - Daily Kos

Donald Trump and Republicans spent the past two years governing in a vacuum of competence and leadership. On Wednesday, likely Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a message: That ends right here, right now. .....
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/1810936

A year later, Trump has made his own 'American carnage' -- USA TODAY

Four ways the president has damaged the United States: Our view ....
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/01/18/year-later-trump-has-made-his-own-american-carnage-editorials-debates/1038286001/

Poll: 40 percent of voters believe Trump is fit to be president, a new low -- POLITICO

The 40 percent mark is a new low for respondents to the Quinnipiac survey. ....
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/14/poll-is-trump-fit-to-be-president-244892?cid=apn