Trump has asserted that AI development should proceed at a pace designed to keep the US ahead of China in the AI arms race, not slowed down to avoid “existential” dangers, the idea of which he typically calls a “hoax,” or a “sick conspiracy that can only benefit China.

Some observations on public safety and social services that I believe the Council should consider.

America needs a healthy two-party system, and that must include a Republican party once again dedicated to free enterprise, fiscal responsibility, national unity, fealty to the Constitution and the rule of law, and peace through strength.

"We just never got better . . . It's a learning point we all have to take accountability for. If it happens once, that's one too many; more than that, it's a habit."

Last week's General Assembly was historically notable for its failure to make progress toward resolving any of the world's wars, trade disputes, climate protection retreats, threats of territorial seizures or deteriorating adherence to human rights or democracy.

It is silly to walk holding a cup of coffee or soda or fruit shake in your hand. Silly.  As silly as walking downstairs with your hands in your pocket.