#CWAA: Can We All Agree – 10/15/16 edition
October 15, 2016
CWAA: Can We All Agree – 10/8/16 edition
October 8, 2016
CWAA: Can We All Agree – 2/27/16 edition
February 27, 2016
Can we all agree there were no winners in this past Thursday’s GOP debate – only losers and the list is pretty long?
Can we all agree ‘debate’ is probably the wrong name for what turned out to be a WWF SmackDown of Mr. Trump?
Can we all agree that the GOP only has itself to blame for the monster they have created?
Can we all agree that NJ Governor Chris Christie must really dislike Marco Rubio to effectively end his political career by backing Trump?
Can we all agree that by this time next week both races will have been decided?
Can we all agree that having the backing of the White Supremacist movement will probably thrill Trump supporters?
Can we all agree that Mitch McConnell is doing the GOP no favors in refusing to even consider a Supreme Court nominee? He even managed to convince a Republican governor that being nominated to the court is really not that special.
Can we all agree that regardless of what happens in the battle between Apple and the Federal government over unlocking iPhones, at least the courts will establish some ground rules?
Can we all agree if Microsoft had a more popular smartphone Bill Gates would be on the same side as Apple CEO Tim Cook?
Can we all agree that no one really knows what’s going on in the Chinese economy? Not even the Chinese.
Can we all agree that the Chinese must be really upset with North Korea to go along with new sanctions backed by the US?
Can we all agree that the California legislature should approve a proposed bill ending Daylight Savings Time?
Can we all agree that if we had $400 million to give away, like Phil Knight, we might find something else to do with it, rather than giving it to one of the nation’s richest private universities?
Can we all agree that shutting down the prison at Guantanamo Bay is the right thing to do?
Can we all agree there will be no truce in Syria until Mr. Putin decides it’s in his best interest?
Can we all agree we have all become immune to climate change, when news that the sea is rising at the fastest rate in 2800 years doesn’t even raise an eyebrow?
Can we all agree there is something seriously wrong when, in one week, six people are shot in Michigan, three in Kansas, and five in Washington while the state of Iowa votes to remove the age limit on gun possession?
Can we all agree, while we are on the topic of guns, what Tennessee really needed was an official state gun that could be used to shoot down an airliner?
Can we all agree, now that charges against former Texas governor Rick Perry have been dropped, he should probably re-enter the presidential race?
Can we all agree it doesn’t really matter who heads FIFA if member countries do not really want to get rid of the corruption?
and finally:
Can we all agree watching 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin dance with President and Mrs. Obama brought a smile to our faces?
CWAA: Can We All Agree – 1/16/15 edition
January 16, 2016
Can we all agree that when the President proposes billion for research on self driving cars, we’ll start seeing them around town pretty soon, just like the early days of the hybrid cars?
Can we all agree that even if you were not fan, you are mourning the passing of David Bowie?
Can we all agree that the Delaware North Company should be embarrassed for seeking $41 million for the names in Yosemite National Park? It will be a long time before anyone out west calls the Awahnee Hotel anything but the Awahnee.
Can we all agree that the Planned Parenthood suit against the anti-abortion group which secretly filmed conversations with executives, will make sure the abortion issue remains on the front burner right through the November elections?
Can we all agree the public image of the men taking over that wildlife refuge in Oregon took another hit today?
Can we all agree that declining to issue new coal leases for mining on public land will be another blow to the coal industry already reeling from years of mismanagement and pollution?
Can we all agree that Thursday night’s GOP debate had some clear winners and losers?
Can we all agree that despite their best efforts the GOP establishment has not done much to dampen enthusiasm for either Mr. Trump or Mr. Cruz? Each man will probably notch a win in the the two early states.
Can we all agree that the so-called political experts don’t have a clue what will happen this year?
Can we all agree that even if Hillary loses in Iowa and New Hampshire, big wins across the South could propel her to the Democratic nomination?
Can we all agree that Sunday night’s Democratic debate could be critical for her?
Can we all agree that no matter how many stories pointing out how futile it is to buy a Powerball lottery ticket, one chance in 292,000,000 is better than no chance in 292,000,000?
Can we all agree that President Obama gave one superb speech in his final State of the Union?
Can we all agree that the President’s comments on gerrymandering of electoral districts is supported by every voter but opposed by every legislator with a ‘safe seat.’
Can we all agree that there is virtually no chance anything he wants will get passed in the next 10 months?
Can we all agree that Governor Nikki Haley does not deserve the vitriol she has been subjected to, for speaking the truth in her GOP response?
Can we all agree it will be great to have football back In Los Angeles? The question now is does it force teams in San Diego and Oakland, to stay put – as they should?
Can we all agree that the quick release of 10 US sailors who strayed into Iranian waters is a symbol of how our relations with that nation have improved? Another sign is the apparent release of 4 Iranian-American prisoners.
Can we all agree that Ricky Gervais has overstayed his welcome as host of the Golden Globe Awards?
Can we all agree that thanks to DVD’s and online movie streaming we at lease have a good shot at seeing all the 2015 Oscar nominated movies before the end of 2016?
Can we all agree that Sean Penn’s interview with a wanted drug kingpin stretched the bounds of acceptable journalism? Even Mr. Penn admits he did not achieve his goal.
and finally:
Can we all agree that we are all thrilled to know the exact spot where 18 alleged witches were hung in 1692?