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PROJECT 2025

Six years ago, the  IndyStar  asked a group of people walking into Donald Trump's first Indiana campaign rally to find one word best describing him: Authenticity. Brave. Needed. Executive. Good. Powerful. Demanding. Great.* Embarrassing. Visionary. Brash. Boastful. Awesome.* Change. Hero. Honest.* Disgusting. Boorish. Greatest of All Time.* Driven.* Pro-American. American and America.* Fantastic. Ambitious. President.* Smart.* Dynamic. High-energy. Strength. Non-political. Businessman. Motivated. Resilient. Amazing.* Terrible. Leader.* Passionate.* Leadership. Winner. Bigot. Authentic. True.* Patriot. Strong. Non-corrupt. Strong-willed. Determined. Brave. Godlike. Friend. Rich. Dude. Wall. Strong.* Traditional. Bold. Revolutionary. Genius. Brilliant. Boss. Clever. Ballsy.* Family. Capable. Bad-ass. Heroic. Winner.* Loud.* Greatness. Good. Expletive-crazy. Powerful. Helpful. Charismatic. Rich.* Egomaniac. Fantastic. Transparent. Two years ago,  Rabbi John Rosove  presented 166 words

THE LARGEST COMPANIES OF THE WORLD

First a few comments about the  Supreme Court yesterday giving any U.S. president immunity for any criminal act : All future Trump trials will be delayed until next year or never be held. That sentencing by Judge Juan Marchen scheduled for July 11 has been delayed until September 18.  One of many frightening quotes, and  this one from Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayer : Leading the liberals, Justice Sonia Sotomayor outlined hypothetical situations where the concept of immunity could apply. "Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival?" she wrote. "Immune." "Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune." Combined with his disaster debate performance, President Joe Biden's hope for re-election now look downright dismal.  All  polls taken after the debate  show him falling behind Trump.  What options are left? He could step down, leading to  what the Dem