1. Yes, and it will continue to rise, I think.
2. I used the wrong word. Tweaked is a more accurate description. Still better all around and hopefully a fix is in the works.
3. It's actually a process. When President Obama claimed to be creating jobs it was in reality nothing more than empty positions being filled. However, President Trump has done some big things to bring business back to us, so new jobs are actually being created.
5. Do you have a link? I would love to read that and if true, I would agree with you. Still, even if misguided it is never a bad idea to make sure that our country gets a good deal.
6. I do agree with you, but we can't just flip a switch and go green overnight. It would be nice but it isn't realistic. But it shohld be a process of using less and less fossil fuels while using more and more renewable resources.
7. I don't think that's what it is, or at least I hope not. It doesn't appear to be just yet. I think somebody finally wants to know why we pay $1000 for a hammer.
I'm constantly doing research. This is my current understanding, but it is subject to change.