There is plenty to talk about. The strong domestic economy has failed to lift millions for whom opportunities are narrowiing. Public schools are poor or downright lousy in far too many districts. For many of the millions who are uninsured, health care would be better in Cuba. The long-term viability of Social Security and Medicare is in doubt.
Race relations have far to go.
Families want strengthening. Globally, the US role at a time of rapidly changing alliances needs debate and definition. Today would be a fine time to begin. GM's proposals would give the UAW new tools for reducing job losses as current workers, now at average age 48, retire in droves in coming years. You were the least of the nations.