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# Nusspectives

Reconciling Differences and Building Middle Ground in America

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## Posts

- [A Look Back on America's Flawed Covid-19 Response](https://nusspectives.com/a-look-back-on-americas-flawed-covid-19-response/) - In this article we look back on how and why America's response to Covid-19 was hindered by partisan politics, and discuss six takeaways.
- [Socialism and Communism Are Bogus Threats to America](https://nusspectives.com/socialism-and-communism-are-bogus-threats-to-america/) - As Trump and Republicans fear monger that Democrats want America to be socialist or communist, the real issue is what we need to do to become a better country.
- [Unpopular Policies and Broken Promises Are Sinking Republicans:  Can They Shift the Focus to Communist Democrats?](https://nusspectives.com/unpopular-policies-and-broken-promises-are-sinking-republicans-can-they-shift-the-focus-to-communist-democrats/) - Can President Trump and the GOP win the midterms by redirecting a disapproving public to the greater threat of a Democratic Party controlled by Communists?
- [Our Democracy is Being Tested by Declining Civic Literacy and Political Engagement](https://nusspectives.com/our-democracy-is-being-tested-by-declining-civic-literacy-and-political-engagement/) - Declining levels of civic literacy and political engagement in America raise troubling implications for our democracy; here's how we turn things around.
- [Paradox:  Americans Are Polarized, Yet We Agree on Many Policies](https://nusspectives.com/paradox-americans-are-polarized-yet-we-agree-on-many-policies/) - Why is it that Republicans and Democrats are increasingly polarized and disparaging of the opposite party, yet opinion polls show they agree on many policies?
- [Is Trump's Republican Base As Solid as Ever?](https://nusspectives.com/is-trumps-republican-base-as-solid-as-ever/) - Let's evaluate whether Trump's Republican base is as rock solid as pundits say it is; and what do our findings portend for Trump's success as President?
- [Inflation and Prices Are Worsening, Not Improving](https://nusspectives.com/inflation-and-prices-are-worsening-not-improving/) - Key economic indicators are flashing red; Americans are suffering higher prices and worsening inflation when Trump and Republicans tell us to believe otherwise.
- [Quitting Obama's Nuclear Deal Exposed Trump’s Naivety and Arrogance in Dealing with Iran](https://nusspectives.com/quitting-obamas-nuclear-deal-exposed-trumps-naivety-and-arrogance-in-dealing-with-iran/) - Trump has been naive and arrogant in dealing with Iran ever since dumping the Iran Nuclear Deal, and we are still not better off with his war and recent actions.
- [Back and Forth Fighting is Getting Us Nowhere](https://nusspectives.com/back-and-forth-fighting-is-getting-us-nowhere/) - For decades, Republicans and Democrats have taken turns imposing their policies and revoking the opposition's. This erase and replace fighting is dysfunctional.
- [Hyper-partisanship is a Failure at Solving Problems](https://nusspectives.com/hyper-partisanship-is-a-failure-at-solving-problems/) - Applying the tenets of of policy analysis, America's hyper-partisan system fails at solving problems, leaving us frustrated and angry over the lack of progress.
- [We Can Make November 2028 a Crossroads](https://nusspectives.com/we-can-make-november-2028-a-crossroads/) - Our country's politics of blame and division is dysfunctional; but if Americans rise up, embrace unity, and do the work, November 2028 can be a crossroads.
- [Are High Gas Prices Just Short-term Pain for Long-term Gain?](https://nusspectives.com/are-high-gas-prices-just-short-term-pain-for-long-term-gain/) - Should Americans believe high gas prices are only temporary, and the pain we're feeling will be worth the long-term gain he promises regarding safety and peace?
- [Why Trump Will End the War with Iran Any Day Now](https://nusspectives.com/why-trump-will-end-the-war-with-iran-any-day-now/) - The first two weeks of the Iran war reveal a big gulf between what Trump is saying us and what is actually happening; and Trump's way out is to end the war.
- [Can You Answer These Important Questions?](https://nusspectives.com/can-you-answer-these-important-questions/) - Your answers to these 5 questions can tell you how much you know about current events and your political leanings.
- [A Way Forward on War Powers and Regime Change](https://nusspectives.com/a-way-forward-on-war-powers-and-regime-change/) - For decades, presidents have launched major military operations that amount to war by simply notifying Congress, instead of respecting its power to declare war.
- [Corroborating Trump’s State of the Union Speech](https://nusspectives.com/corroborating-trumps-state-of-the-union-speech/) - Given the blizzard of claims and statistics President Trump is likely to cite in his State of the Union speech, here's a guide to help you sort out what is true.
- [Republicans Use Sleight of Hand to Move Their Tax Plan and Dupe Americans](https://nusspectives.com/republicans-use-sleight-of-hand-to-move-their-tax-plan-and-dupe-americans/) - Congressional Republicans are pushing the envelope on procedural maneuvers and rules violations to move their tax plan, hoping Americans don't see the deceit.
- [Deconstructing the ICE Hiring Surge](https://nusspectives.com/deconstructing-the-ice-hiring-surge/) - The Trump Administration's brag that it hired and trained 12,000 ICE agents in a matter of months, without compromising readiness, doesn't stand up to analysis.
- [An Open Letter to Trump Voters](https://nusspectives.com/an-open-letter-to-trump-voters/) - Most Trump voters continue to support the President, but a sizable percentage now disapprove; his policy mandate is gone, and his supporters face a quandary.
- [Americans Are Rejecting Trump's Worst of the Worst Charade](https://nusspectives.com/americans-are-rejecting-trumps-worst-of-the-worst-charade/) - Research shows immigration enforcement isn't actually focused on the worst of the worst, and Americans no longer trust Trump and his Administration.
- [Has Trump Transformed the Economy From "Worst Ever" to "Best Ever" in Just One Year?](https://nusspectives.com/has-trump-transformed-the-economy-from-worst-ever-to-best-ever-in-just-one-year/) - Trump claims that by virtually every metric he has taken the economy from the worst ever to the best ever. Does the data on these metrics validate his claims?
- [Is the Trump Administration Destroying What's Left of its Credibility?](https://nusspectives.com/is-the-trump-administration-destroying-whats-left-of-its-credibility/) - The Trump Administration irresponsibly prejudged the use of deadly force by an ICE agent in Minneapolis; now it's paying the price of lost trust and credibility.
- [2025 Was an Up and Down Year for Trump and the Country: What's Ahead for 2026?](https://nusspectives.com/2025-was-an-up-and-down-year-for-trump-and-the-country-whats-ahead-for-2026/) - 2025 was an up and down year for both Trump and the country. A look back helps us understand what happened, identify trends, and predict what 2026 will bring.
- [Americans Continue to Suffer with High Prices and Inflation as Trump Doubles Down on Happy Talk](https://nusspectives.com/americans-continue-to-suffer-with-high-prices-and-inflation-as-trump-doubles-down-on-happy-talk/) - Faced with election losses and declining job approval, Trump is doubling down with happy talk on beating inflation and high prices; but Americans aren't biting.
- [Trump's About to Lose It:  What Can We Do?](https://nusspectives.com/trumps-about-to-lose-it-what-can-we-do/) - Trump's presidency isn't going well so far. Given daunting challenges and huge stress, he could "lose it" and yet stay in power. Here's what we can do.
- [The Spike in Partisan Gerrymandering is Infuriating and Must be Stopped](https://nusspectives.com/the-spike-in-partisan-gerrymandering-is-infuriating-and-must-be-stopped/) - Americans should be outraged that partisan gerrymandering is spiking nationwide as states pursue mid-decade redistricting to gain and hold political control.
- [And Trump Says He's Right About Everything](https://nusspectives.com/and-trump-says-hes-right-about-everything/) - Most Americans aren't feeling good about what's going on in the country. A quick review of recent news stories tells us why. Here's the quick and dirty. "The U.S. national debt surpassed another historic milestone as it topped $38 trillion for the first time this week, as the federal government continues to rack up debt at a
- [Is Deploying the National Guard to Fight Crime a Worthy Solution?](https://nusspectives.com/is-deploying-the-national-guard-to-fight-crime-a-worthy-solution/) - Setting aside the legality of Trump's deployment of the National Guard to fight crime in Washington DC, is this a solution that is cost-efficient and effective?
- [Is Trump's Support from Republicans Still Invincible?](https://nusspectives.com/is-trumps-support-from-republicans-still-invincible/) - Common wisdom is that Trump's base of support from Republicans is invincible. Weekly public opinion surveys from The Economist/YouGov Poll tell us otherwise.
- [Are Democrats Actually Radical, Extreme, and Out of Touch?](https://nusspectives.com/are-democrats-actually-radical-extreme-and-out-of-touch/) - Public opinion research can tell us whether positions of Democrats are radical, extreme, and out of touch, or in line with the views of most Americans.
- [How Can We Step Back from Division, Anger, and Hate in America?](https://nusspectives.com/how-can-we-step-back-from-division-anger-and-hate-in-america/) - Why are Americans more divided and angry than ever when we actually agree on many solutions? Our hyper-partisan politics are to blame, and we need to act.
- [What's Driving Demographic Groups to Sour on Trump's Job Performance?](https://nusspectives.com/whats-driving-demographic-groups-to-sour-on-trumps-job-performance/) - A deep dive into survey data reveals why virtually each and every demographic group is souring on Trump's job performance, and isn't likely to change its views.
- [A Look Inside President Trump’s Falling Job Approval Numbers](https://nusspectives.com/a-look-inside-president-trumps-falling-job-approval-numbers/) - Political demographics tell us where Trump's job approval has declined majorly or significantly, including the reasons behind this decline and the consequences.
- [Should America Go Down the Road of Mid-Decade Partisan Gerrymanders?](https://nusspectives.com/should-america-go-down-the-road-of-mid-decade-partisan-gerrymanders/) - A mid-decade partisan gerrymandering ploy by President Trump and Texas Republicans may be taking the country down a dire road where Americans don't want to go.
- [Are the Dismal Job Numbers Trump’s Fault or Were They “Rigged”?](https://nusspectives.com/are-the-dismal-job-numbers-trumps-fault-or-were-they-rigged/) - A comprehensive examination of the evidence tells us whether recent jobs reports were rigged against Trump or whether the dismal results are his own doing.
- [Can Trump Overcome the Backlash on His Handling of Immigration?](https://nusspectives.com/can-trump-overcome-the-backlash-on-his-handling-of-immigration/) - Recent polling reveals a backlash against Trump on his handling of immigration. Can he reverse the trend by insisting he's only going after the "worst of the worst"?
- [What  Do Trump’s Six-Month Job Approval Numbers Tell Us?](https://nusspectives.com/what-do-trumps-six-month-job-approval-numbers-tell-us/) - By examining the demographics of Trump's job approval numbers we can see where his support has eroded and gauge how successful he will be the rest of his term.
- [Trump Touts Countless Successes, But the Facts Say Otherwise](https://nusspectives.com/trump-touts-countless-successes-but-the-facts-say-otherwise/) - When we examine the facts, many of the successes that President Trump touts via his extensive propaganda machine turn out to be false and/or misleading.
- [Is Trump Misusing Immigration Enforcement to Attack Democrats?](https://nusspectives.com/is-trump-misusing-immigration-enforcement-to-attack-democrats/) - A close look at the protests in LA, including Trump's statements and actions, reveals an intent to use immigration enforcement as a means of attacking rivals.
- [Should We Test Presidents for Cognitive Fitness and Punish Coverups?](https://nusspectives.com/should-we-test-presidents-for-cognitive-fitness-and-punish-coverups/) - A look back at the cognitive decline of 3 presidents tells us why we aren't removing presidents who may, in fact, not be fit to discharge the duties of office.
- [A Look at Trump's Economic Pledges: "Where's the Beef?"](https://nusspectives.com/a-look-at-trumps-economic-pledges-wheres-the-beef/) - Is there to substance to President Trump's economic pledges and the progress he says he is making to achieve them? What do the facts and public opinion say?
- [Americans Are Fed Up with Trump's Lies Regarding the Economy](https://nusspectives.com/americans-are-fed-up-with-trumps-lies-regarding-the-economy/) - Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with Trump's performance regarding the economy, jobs, inflation and prices; and, they are fed up with his lies.
- [Trump Ballyhoos Mass Deportations But He's Behind the Subpar Results](https://nusspectives.com/trump-ballyhoos-mass-deportations-but-hes-behind-the-subpar-results/) - President Trump claims victory in securing the border and launching the largest deportation in history, but actual deportation numbers tell a different story.
- [Violating the Constitution is Never a Means to an End](https://nusspectives.com/violating-the-constitution-is-never-a-means-to-an-end/) - I can’t speak for all Americans, but I believe there are several of President Trump’s policy stances that most Americans can support or accept, at least in principle. Let me suggest a few: I think most of us agree that undocumented immigrants who commit serious crimes should be deported. I think most of us agree
- [It’s Wrong for Trump to Use His Social Media Platform as the Primary Method of Announcing Official Decisions](https://nusspectives.com/its-wrong-for-trump-to-use-his-social-media-platform-as-the-primary-method-of-announcing-official-decisions/) - President Trump wrongly uses Truth Social, a company he founded, to announce critical official actions that should instead be conveyed to Americans by the government.
- [Psst, Karoline, It’s Really POTUS Who is to Blame](https://nusspectives.com/psst-karoline-its-really-potus-who-is-to-blame/) - The White House spins that Trump is trying to save the country and prevent its bankruptcy; but the reality is the President created much of the mess.
- [Trump’s “Golden Age” is Off to a Stumbling Start](https://nusspectives.com/trumps-golden-age-is-off-to-a-stumbling-start/) - How is the President doing on his promises to create a booming economy with no inflation and low prices? What do the numbers say, and how are voters feeling?
- [The Democratic Party Desperately Needs a Reboot:  Here’s How](https://nusspectives.com/the-democratic-party-desperately-needs-a-reboot-heres-how/) - Since the November election the Democratic party has been in disarray, and support is shrinking. It's high time to pull together for a reboot. Here's how.
- [Are Americans Starting to Doubt Trump's Economic Promises?](https://nusspectives.com/are-americans-starting-to-doubt-trumps-economic-promises/) - As President Trump struggles to deliver on his economic promises and tries to reset expectations, are Americans still receptive or becoming skeptical?
- [Trump Spouts Propaganda As He Wobbles A Strong Economy](https://nusspectives.com/trump-spouts-propaganda-as-he-wobbles-a-strong-economy/) - Are we to believe Trump is already turning the economy around and the negative conditions we're now experiencing are temporary and worth the price?
- [All But the Wealthy Will Be Worse Off with Trump's Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and Government Downsizing](https://nusspectives.com/all-but-the-wealthy-will-be-worse-off-with-trumps-tax-cuts-tariffs-and-government-downsizing/) - Despite the President's sales pitch, the vast majority of Americans stand to be worse off if his tax cuts are financed by expanded tariffs and massive cuts to federal subsidies and services.
- [Trump Voters, Here Are Some Questions You Should Ponder](https://nusspectives.com/trump-voters-here-are-some-questions-you-should-ponder/) - Part 8 in a series of letters to Trump Voters Today, I simply want to ask ten questions that I believe are very important as President Trump begins his second term. Admittedly, these are not questions that the President, Republicans, and conservative outlets such as Fox News have an interest in raising. As such, my
- [As Some Trump Voters Have Second Thoughts, What Does This Mean for His Presidency?](https://nusspectives.com/as-some-trump-voters-have-second-thoughts-what-does-this-mean-for-his-presidency/) - President Trump's job approval is slipping in the early going, begging questions about how, why, whether it's a trend, and what it means for his presidency.
- [Trump's 2025 Job Approval Numbers Are Going to Be All Important](https://nusspectives.com/trumps-2025-job-approval-numbers-are-going-to-be-all-important/) - All of us, especially Trump voters, should keep an eye on his actions to maintain and improve his 2025 job approval numbers, as they will make or break his presidency.
- [Politicians Fight Over Climate Change As Disasters Continue to Mount](https://nusspectives.com/politicians-fight-over-climate-change-as-disasters-continue-to-mount/) - Democrats and Republicans keep fighting over whether climate change is real while natural disasters and weather events are more frequent, intense, and costly.
- [Dear Trump Voters:  We Don't Need to Fight On Taxes](https://nusspectives.com/dear-trump-voters-we-dont-need-to-fight-on-taxes/) - Most of Trump's proposed tax cuts are worthy of support; we just need to ensure they don't balloon the National Debt and give too much back to the wealthy.
- [Dear Trump Voters:  It's Foolish To Make the Stock Market a Political Football](https://nusspectives.com/dear-trump-voters-its-foolish-to-make-the-stock-market-a-political-football/) - Americans have been duped and divided by politicians who take credit and pin blame for stock market performance that is usually caused by other factors.
- [Dear Trump Voters:   Now Who's Going to be Blamed for Inflation and High Prices?](https://nusspectives.com/dear-trump-voters-now-whos-going-to-be-blamed-for-inflation-and-high-prices/) - Just as Republicans used the "politics of blame" to condemn Biden for inflation and high prices, Democrats are likely to return the favor when Trump fails on promises to defeat inflation and slash prices.
- [Dear Trump Voters:  For Love of Country, Let’s Talk](https://nusspectives.com/dear-trump-voters-for-love-of-country-lets-talk/) - Americans are not as far apart as our politicians, political parties, and biased media outlets are leading us to believe. Our future demands that we talk.
- [What Does History Teach Us About the 2024 Election and Trump’s Second Term?](https://nusspectives.com/what-does-history-teach-us-about-the-2024-election-and-trumps-second-term/) - Is Trump's win as good as Reps exult or as bad as Dems decry? A look back at history says we shouldn't overreact, and many factors contributed to the outcome.
- [How Harris Voters Can Work for Unity with Trump](https://nusspectives.com/how-harris-voters-can-work-for-unity-with-trump/) - In the interest of unity, those of us who voted for Kamala Harris should support the President as to his commitments and promises that we can get behind. And we can hold him accountable for delivering on these promises addressing the nation's problems.
- [Before Voting Be Sure of Character and Fitness](https://nusspectives.com/before-voting-be-sure-of-character-and-fitness/) - If you are thinking about voting for Trump and have not yet voted, I’d like to ask you a simple favor. In voting for Trump, you are confirming his character and fitness to serve as President. I just want to present one last list, along with some links that I ask you to check out.
- [Is Trump Swaying Americans to Demonize Illegal Immigrants?](https://nusspectives.com/is-trump-swaying-americans-to-demonize-illegal-immigrants/) - This 3-part series examines whether Trump's case as to illegal immigration is valid and evidence-based, or a false demonization of immigrants for political gain.
- [Are Americans Right in Supporting a Crackdown on Immigration?](https://nusspectives.com/are-americans-right-in-supporting-a-crackdown-on-immigration/) - Americans are receptive to getting tough on immigration; but is there evidence and justification, or have we been led astray like many times in the past?
- [Is Trump's Case on Illegal Immigration Based on Proven Threats or Scapegoating for Political Gain?](https://nusspectives.com/is-trumps-case-on-illegal-immigration-based-on-proven-threats-or-scapegoating-for-political-gain/) - Is Trump's case against illegal immigration based on valid narratives supported by evidence; or is it mostly a baseless demonization of immigrants aimed at winning the presidency?
- ["Are You Better Off than Four Years Ago?" is a Bad Formula for Choosing a President](https://nusspectives.com/are-you-better-off-than-four-years-ago-is-a-bad-formula-for-choosing-a-president/) - The question Reagan raised in his 1980 debate with President Carter has become a quintessential campaign que; however, it is problematic and unfair.
- [Do Biden and Harris Deserve Better Marks on the Economy and Immigration?](https://nusspectives.com/do-biden-and-harris-deserve-better-marks-on-the-economy-and-immigration/) - Do Biden and Harris actually deserve low marks on the economy and the border? Let's walk a mile in their shoes and reassess whether we've judged them fairly.
- [Trump Falsely Pins High Grocery Prices on Biden and Harris](https://nusspectives.com/trump-falsely-pins-high-grocery-prices-on-biden-and-harris/) - Donald Trump is falsely blaming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the high cost of groceries. Here's the proof and why it's a problem.
- [How Trump Hoodwinks Americans on the Economy](https://nusspectives.com/how-trump-hoodwinks-americans-on-the-economy/) - What's behind why so many Americans are pessimistic about the economy and Biden's performance in spite of strong economic growth and positive developments?-
- [Independent Voters:  Here's Research on the Full Array of Partisan Narratives Being Used to Lure Your Vote](https://nusspectives.com/independent-voters-heres-research-on-the-full-array-of-partisan-narratives-being-used-to-lure-your-vote/) - To assist independent voters in reviewing the wide array of partisan narratives used to garner your vote, I provide my research, organized under ten major issue areas.
- [Independent Voters:  Here's How To Take Control of the Most Important Vote of Your Life](https://nusspectives.com/independent-voters-heres-how-to-take-control-of-the-most-important-vote-of-your-life/) - Because independent voters will likely tip the scales in one of the most important elections in our history, I'm asking you to take a more rigorous approach in deciding your vote for President.
- [An Open Letter to MAGA Devotees](https://nusspectives.com/an-open-letter-to-maga-devotees/) - All Americans want our country to be great. But can we be truly be great as long as we remain divided, angry, and unable to agree on basic facts?
- [A Look Inside the Powerful Yet Polarizing Fox News Juggernaut](https://nusspectives.com/a-look-inside-the-powerful-yet-polarizing-fox-news-juggernaut/) - What has enabled Fox News to become the top-rated cable channel and the news source most used and trusted by Republicans? A look inside the Fox News juggernaut tells us why the outlet is powerful yet polarizing.
- [How Much Do You Know About Your Echo Chamber?](https://nusspectives.com/how-much-do-you-know-about-your-echo-chamber/) - Do you ever wonder how accurate and impartial your news sources are? Do you view yourself as fully informed; or are you caught inside an “echo chamber” that reinforces your preexisting beliefs?
- [How to Interpret and Take Opinion Polls](https://nusspectives.com/how-to-interpret-and-take-opinion-polls/) - Do low approval numbers prove poor performance? Does being unhappy about inflation, mean the president should be given a low approval rating? How should we interpret and take opinion polls?
- [Border Crisis:  Did Partisan Politics Trump Action by Congress?](https://nusspectives.com/border-crisis-did-partisan-politics-trump-action-by-congress/) - Trump and the Republicans just killed a bipartisan deal to address the border crisis. Was this a mistake that will only perpetuate the crisis?
- [Saving Our Democracy:  It's Not About Dictatorship, It's About Governing](https://nusspectives.com/saving-our-democracy-its-not-about-dictatorship-its-about-governing/) - Expanding presidential powers in the direction of dictatorship will only further divide America. How do we get back to a country where the parties work together to solve problems?
- [Expanding Presidential Power:  A Close Look at Proposals from the Right](https://nusspectives.com/expanding-presidential-power-a-close-look-at-proposals-from-the-right/) - In this article we objectively assess proposals made by Trump and conservatives to expand presidential powers.
- [Expanding Presidential Power:  Has the Right Made its Case?](https://nusspectives.com/expanding-presidential-power-has-the-right-made-its-case/) - In this article we turn to the pivotal issue of whether the Right has made its case that an extraordinary expansion of presidential powers is necessary to save the country from harms inflicted by Democrats and an out-of-control federal government.
- [American Democracy:  Is Dictatorship on the Horizon?](https://nusspectives.com/american-democracy-is-dictatorship-on-the-horizon/) - American government has devolved to one where irreconcilably polarized parties attempt to force their will on each other and the American people. Is dictatorship the next step?
- [It's Foolish to Blame Presidents for Economic Woes](https://nusspectives.com/its-foolish-to-blame-presidents-for-economic-woes/) - Most partisan narratives regarding US economic woes are bogus because they primarily blame or credit Presidents for conditions which are, in fact, caused by numerous other factors.
- [Weaponization of the Federal Government:  A Catch 22 Calamity](https://nusspectives.com/weaponization-of-the-federal-government-a-catch-22-calamity/) - The news is rife with stories on "weaponization of the federal government." Ironically, most of these stories have their genesis in hyper-partisan politics
- [The Debt Limit Deal:  Baby Steps in the Right Direction?](https://nusspectives.com/the-debt-limit-deal-baby-steps-in-the-right-direction/) - The components of the Debt Limit deal have been widely reported, but what about the takeaways with respect to a new era of bipartisanship?
- [Partisan Narratives Leave Americans Divided and Pessimistic About the Economy](https://nusspectives.com/partisan-narratives-leave-americans-divided-and-pessimistic-about-the-economy/) - Factors like covid, Fed actions, and business profits contribute to US economic challenges. Blaming a single party or president oversimplifies the situation.
- [Why Have Mass Shootings Surged and How Do We Stop the Carnage?  (Part 3 of 4)](https://nusspectives.com/why-have-mass-shootings-surged-and-how-do-we-stop-the-carnage-part-3-of-4/) - Learn about the alarming and tragic increase in mass shootings in America, the multiple reasons for this surge, and possible solutions to stop the increase.
- [As Gun Violence and Mass Shootings Surge, Partisan Politics Has Failed Us on Solutions (Part 1 of 4)](https://nusspectives.com/as-gun-violence-and-mass-shootings-surge-partisan-politics-has-failed-us-on-solutions-part-1-of-4/) - This first article in a series of four is an examination of how the blame game rubric has failed to produce solutions to stem the growing tide of gun violence.
- [Gun Violence:  What Can Research Teach Us? (Part 2 of 4)](https://nusspectives.com/gun-violence-what-can-research-teach-us-part-2-of-4/) - Research and analysis is presented in order to better understand all the factors or causes that contribute to gun violence and mass shootings in America.
- [Common Ground Solutions to Reduce Gun Violence (Part 4 of 4)](https://nusspectives.com/common-ground-solutions-to-reduce-gun-violence-part-4-of-4/) - Learn about potential solutions that break away from the traditional partisan rhetoric in order to reduce gun violence in America.
- [Nusspectives:  A Little More on Philosophy and Methodology](https://nusspectives.com/nusspectives-a-little-more-on-philosophy-and-methodology/) - Learn more about the philosophy and methodology behind Nusspectives, a blog focused on exploring complex political issues through a multidisciplinary lens.
- [Should Partisan Politics Decide Whether There's a Recession?](https://nusspectives.com/should-partisan-politics-decide-whether-theres-a-recession/) - Explore the impact of partisan politics on identifying and responding to recessions and learn aboutpotential solutions to address the problem.
- [Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Plague America:  Is There More to the Problem than Blaming Biden?](https://nusspectives.com/fentanyl-overdose-deaths-plague-america-is-there-more-to-the-problem-than-blaming-biden/) - Learn about the complex factors contributing to the fentanyl overdose deaths in America and potential solutions to address it.
- [What Factors Control the US Economy, Inflation and Solutions—Is it as Simple as Blaming Biden? ](https://nusspectives.com/what-factors-control-the-us-economy-inflation-and-solutions-is-it-as-simple-as-blaming-biden/) - Explore the factors that control the US economy and inflation, and whether it's fair to blame President Biden for recent economic trends.
- [Brinkmanship on the Debt Limit: There's a Better Way to Gain Control of Federal Spending and the National Debt (1 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/brinkmanship-on-the-debt-limit-theres-a-better-way-to-gain-control-of-federal-spending-and-the-national-debt-1-of-10/) - Learn about a better way to gain control of federal spending and the national debt that doesn't involve political gamesmanship.
- [Opinion News is Not Objective News](https://nusspectives.com/opinion-news-is-not-objective-news/) - In this article, we discuss the differences between opinion news and objective news, and how they can affect the way we consume information. Learn why it's important to understand the distinction and how to approach news with a critical eye.
- [Just How Bad is the Immigration Crisis at the Southern Border?](https://nusspectives.com/just-how-bad-is-the-immigration-crisis-at-the-southern-border/) - Learn about the latest developments in the immigration crisis at the southern border and the impact it's having on the United States. This article explores the root causes of the crisis, the current state of affairs, and potential solutions.
- [What Can We Do to Foster Unity and Address Disinformation, Anger, and Division in America?](https://nusspectives.com/what-can-we-do-to-foster-unity-and-address-disinformation-anger-and-division-in-america/) - In prior posts I have lamented that America is deeply divided, exploring in particular how the media has exacerbated the problem. I have concluded that our current situation is a “no win” not only for the country, but also for Republicans, Democrats, and citizens in general. I promised to explore what we need to do
- [Republicans Say Biden and Democrats Have Crashed the Economy: Let's Put Those False Narratives Aside and Find a Way to Work Together](https://nusspectives.com/republicans-say-biden-and-democrats-have-crashed-the-economy-lets-put-those-false-narratives-aside-and-find-a-way-to-work-together/) - Americans received welcome economic news on August 5, 2022, as the July Jobs Report (Bureau of Labor Statistics) indicated a whopping 528,000 jobs were added during the month. Also, the unemployment level dipped to 3.5%, matching the lowest level in 50 years that was achieved in February of 2020. Let’s take a look at how
- [More Anger, Division and Turmoil Ahead as the US Supreme Court Repudiates Roe v. Wade Abortion Policy](https://nusspectives.com/more-anger-division-and-turmoil-ahead-as-the-us-supreme-court-repudiates-roe-v-wade-abortion-policy/) - Like many Americans, I am deeply troubled by the leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that unflinchingly repudiates Roe v. Wade—overturning federal law on abortion that has been in place for almost 50 years. The decision does not tiptoe around the edges, but rather declares, “Roe was egregiously wrong from the start.” It finds
- [Republicans Can't Wait to Declare a Recession: Do They Really Want to Wish This on America?](https://nusspectives.com/republicans-cant-wait-to-declare-a-recession-do-they-really-want-to-wish-this-on-america/) - Below is a cut and paste from the July 28, 2022 news release by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) providing the Advance Estimate for the Second Quarter GDP. Just as I predicted, the Republicans, Fox News, and the conservative media have used this information to declare that the U.S. economy is in recession based
- [Key Insights Gained From the Analysis of Federal Spending, Deficits, and Debt (Part 8 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/key-insights-gained-from-the-analysis-of-federal-spending-deficits-and-debt-part-8-of-10/) - As a prelude to evaluating and deciding on policy solutions, I propose to distill all of the prior analysis and commentary into a list of ten key insights that can guide our discussion of solutions. I have worked hard to make this list as complete and pithy as possible. Ten Major Insights and Questions from
- [Federal Spending, Deficits, and the National Debt: Is There a Way Forward? (Part 10 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/federal-spending-deficits-and-the-national-debt-is-there-a-way-forward-part-10-of-10/) - In this final post of the series, I’ll predict what will play out in the coming months as Democrats and Republicans clash over federal spending, deficits, the Debt Ceiling, and national debt. I’ll describe why the likely outcomes will only perpetuate and worsen the problems. And, finally, I’ll close with some thoughts on a way
- [Potential Solutions to Address Federal Spending, Deficits, and Debt: Applying Research and Insights as Opposed to Partisan Dogma (Part 9 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/potential-solutions-to-address-federal-spending-deficits-and-debt-applying-research-and-insights-as-opposed-to-partisan-dogma-part-9-of-10/) - It's time to step out of the partisan rubric and attempt to find middle ground solutions to address the problems of federal spending, deficits, and the ever-increasing national debt. We’ll do so by attempting to apply the insights we gained from the extensive research and analysis presented in prior posts. The aim is not so
- [Additional Insights on Federal Spending (Part 7 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/additional-insights-on-federal-spending-part-7-of-10/) - I want to first commend all of you who have persisted through this demanding series: Congratulations! I realize I may have lost some (many?) of you in this maze of information. But if we’re ever going to solve these problems, we have to understand them in a far more sophisticated way than through the lens
- [Revenues (1980-2023): What Insights Can We Gain? (Part 6 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/revenues-1980-2023-what-insights-can-we-gain-part-6-of-10/) - We're now going to focus on the critical data point of federal revenues. We’ll explore the extent to which revenues have varied over time, the factors that appear to affect revenue growth and decline, and the extent to which revenues have kept up with spending and the growth of the economy (GDP). Federal Revenues: Nominal
- [US vs. Other Countries: How Do We Compare on Spending, Deficits, and Debt? (Part 5 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/us-vs-other-countries-how-do-we-compare-on-spending-deficits-and-debt-part-5-of-10/) - Let's examine how the United States compares with other countries in the world when it comes to spending, total national debt, and related fiscal matters. In so doing, we’ll also attempt to assess the actual risks and drawbacks associated with continued deficit spending and extreme levels of national debt. When drawing comparisons with other countries,
- [Federal Deficits and Total Federal Debt (1980-2023): What Insights Can We Gain? (Part 4 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/federal-deficits-and-total-federal-debt-1980-2023-what-insights-can-we-gain-part-4-of-10/) - It's time to take a look at the next two data points: annual deficits and the total national debt. Let’s start with deficits (the extent to which each year’s spending is in excess of the revenue available). The chart below displays deficits in terms of nominal dollars. Federal Deficits: Nominal Dollars From 1980 to 2008
- [Federal Spending (1980-2023): What Insights Can We Gain? (Part 3 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/federal-spending-1980-2023-what-insights-can-we-gain-part-3-of-10/) - Today brings a deep dive into federal spending, the national debt, and related fiscal aspects. We’re going to start by looking at the first data point: total federal spending. Again, we’re principally looking at this and other data points over the period of 1980 to 2023. A NOTE REGARDING THE GRAPHS USED IN THESE ANALYSES:
- [An Objective Framework for Understanding the Problems Related to Federal Spending, Deficits, and the National Debt (Part 2 of 10)](https://nusspectives.com/an-objective-framework-for-understanding-the-problems-related-to-federal-spending-deficits-and-the-national-debt-part-2-of-10/) - It has previously been noted that much of the discussion and debate regarding federal spending, deficits, and huge national debt has been and continues to be highly partisan in nature. The two parties, acting in concert with their respective media allies and interest groups, have been blaming and demonizing one another for years. This approach

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