Life, they are prone to Health Problems associated with obesity. Most of the pardon turkeys have very short lives and frequently die within a year of being pardoned. Here is an article that was in. A today postco post here are some of the results of that poll that we want to show you. In november to the us and 8, do you think the country will be better off or worse off for years from now . In november 2008, do you think the country will be better off or worse off four years from now . 54 said better off. 41 said worse off. The pessimism has grown but overall americans are optimistic about the future and the next four years. That is what we want to ask you about. Are you optimistic about americas future . Of course, you can contact us via social media. Our twitter handled is cspanwj. Another question that was asked in both 2008 and 2012 this year, 69 said americans are divided, 29 said united. A few more of those results. This is the percentage of americans who think it is extremely imp
11th hour deal. What tax and spending issues do need included in any compromise. Republicans, your number is democrats independents if you are outside the u. S. You can also catch up with us on all your favorite social media sites, twitter, facebook, or e mail us. A very good morning to you. Taking to the latest headlines on the fiscal cliff. I will run a few through a few of them for you. From the daily news also l. A. Times i will take to a boston globe the boston globe the New York Post the story i want to start with this morning is from politico. That line is Senate Leaders are headed into a critical sunday session of congress with a similar mission to avoid historic tax hikes, setting the stage for a high wire a final act of fiscal cliff negotiating just two days before the country is hit with a series of tough austerity measures. That again is from politico this morning. Youre getting your thoughts, and we want to hear your message to congress on the fiscal cliff negotiations. Th
Should we diminish enforcement and penalties for those other crimes that are far more serious . Racialhere are disparities in the approach to criminal justice, we should seriously consider examining the types of sentences and approaches we take to dealing with those Public Safety issues. I take that as sort of a yes. Do you agree that there is thatl bias or bigotry leads to these rates of arrests . People dont draw that conclusion based on analysis that is race alone. I think you have to look at other factors. I brought up one of the factors that we considered that calls for service. There are more police in an area, there is likely to be more arrests. It is an issue that needs to be looked at carefully. Worked on the metropolitan Police Department for 25 years. They would obviously be very at set to hear that theyre being accused of biased enforcement. To reiterate a statement you you are notyou say affirmatively going into community seeking out criminals. Youre getting calls. And you
The key one would be the toomey. Number ofee any amendments that would be related to taxes. You could see things that would make permanent some of the things that would be extended in the package, the package would only extend for two years. People might want permanent andnsions such as Research Development tax credits. That is something that was passed by the house last week a bipartisan vote. The General Convention wisdom is we will see a good debate in the senate this week. It is unclear if there will be an agreement on the amendments. It probably would not be an amendment as an would have to work it out later in negotiations. Would you think would happen with the house . The house is proceeding with its strategy of offering a single, permanent tax break extension. The next one they are talking an extension of investments by small businesses. Something very, very popular in the Business Community and we might see that when the house returns from their oneweek recess next week or by
Is interesting. Most experiences you run through a fairly narrow spectrum of scenarios. They can involve weapons of mass destruction. Those are pretty well known. Occasionally, you do come across some others. Usually the results of these exercises are classified that would be less technologically challenging, but really would cause just tremendous psychological reactions on the part of the people. It is not so much that they are weapons of mass destruction, but they could set off forces in this country, set off fear and alarm. Are you talking about things like we saw last year with the Boston Marathon bombings . Something as big as 9 11 . It does not have to be as big as a 9 11. One of the worst incidents that hit russia was a terrorist takeover of a school. We have had incidents like that in this country with shooters. You can get deeply emotional events. Beyond the immediate tragedy, it is going to set off a series of reactions. I think the United States is a pretty tough country. I