The McLaughlin Group - March 26th - CBS-NY, PBS-Nationwide

FULL EPISODE

My time linked comments:

Libya requires a blend of SOF actions and political compromise. Not re-invasion

Tunisia is a hopeful example of Islam and democracy, and deserves US support

Tunisia shows power of indigenous democracy to gravitate power away from extremists, key is that we manage the mess of Libya and insulate Tunisia - IE - prevent spillover

In Libya, we should support those willing to align with US interests (short term realism)

President Obama lost opportunities by ignoring ISIS threat (Sunni-tribes, for one), arguing with Clarence whether IS-Iraq was a threat in 2013*, then discussing with Eleanor whether Germany should do more to support counter-ISIS efforts in Libya. (*as I wrote here)

We should retain tipping in order to promote higher-skilled/higher-earner servers and we should tip higher for good service in lower priced restaurants

Worry that administrative charges would disincentivize employment in restaurants

Why the minimum wage will price out those less-skilled workers from workplace

Eleanor says that ''corporate barons'' make the argument above. I say ''economists'' make it.

Making the point that minimum wage laws will prove their costs/merits in coming years

The key is increasing social mobility. I do not believe the minimum wage will help

Good that policy issues on economics are rising to forefront of discourse

I don't like Trump, but I attest that his hotels are excellent

Keep tipping!

Addiction is destroying families and deserves bi-partisan attention at policy levels

Addiction is a key driver in the collapse of families

PREDICTION Iraqi operation to liberate Mosul will begin before summer (my article here)