Things the President could have talked about: 1) DoD Building field hospitals 2) Surging health care capacity by calling up medical professionals from National Guard 3) Restoring full funding to CDC 4) Surging testing to states
The US has spent years building the largest military in the world. They could be building more intensive care units right now, and their doctors could be standing ready to provide treatment.
For once, the military budget could be an investment in caring.
Let’s go, DoD.
— 🙅🏽♀️ Chanda #COLA4ALL Prescod-Weinstein 🙅🏽♀️ (@IBJIYONGI) March 12, 2020
Looking at the stock market losses over the last few days.
I am thinking about the many (mainly rich people) who have consistently said that is did not matter what Individual 1 does as long as the market and their investment or 401K were growing.
Now we have the resulting bear market indicating that you can’t guarantee the future profitability.
But these looses that are occurring show that you can loose it all and you can’t take it with you when the Lord calls you home.
Do they see the irony of having their incompetent friend to be the accelerator in the process that negatively affects their bottom line .
I wonder how many are re-assessing this moral bankruptcy they have displayed and what they have prioritized
Tonight, Donald Trump thought that what the American people needed to hear was that the virus is from China and Europe didn't do a good job of responding to it.
As he spoke, Dow Jones futures dropped a thousand points.
In the <2 hours since Trump's address: – Oil fell 5.6% more (thanks to travel ban) – Hong Kong shares entered bear market – U.S. futures plunged, *deepening* bear market – Euro stoxx 50 futures feel more than 7%
Worldwide market verdict could hardly be more negative
“I don’t think the guy is qualified to be President of the United States. And every time he speaks that opinion is confirmed. This is serious business. And u actually have to know what you’re talking about.”
Good Morning, TODville Community.
I guess Sarah Palin has found her Funnybones. I truly was not expecting to laugh with her. I saw this & didn’t look away. I actually laughed with her version of entertainment. I hope it eases our collective nerves from the Dangerous Orange from Last night.
I say, make all Republicans pay for the incompetent and dangerous monster they all allowed to continue on. He could have been gone by now.
When millions of us were trying to have Trump impeached for crimes he DID commit, there was a chorus of people saying "Just wait till the election, vote him out then." We said we can't afford to wait because of how dangerous Trump is to the world. And now here we are.
— Don Winslow New book BROKEN on sale APRIL 7 (@donwinslow) March 12, 2020
If you’re upset about regular folk hoarding toilet paper, wait till you hear about how a tiny percentage of rich people have hoarded most of the world’s wealth.
Mike Pence said that there has been "irresponsible rhetoric" from people who have downplayed the seriousness of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak. https://t.co/OKR7pmkYGH
A vote against Trump is a vote against Russia, a vote against McConnell, a vote against Graham, a vote against kids in cages, a vote against environmental destruction, a vote against misogyny, xenophobia, prejudice & hate. Never has one vote had the potential to do so much good. https://t.co/2flUJkoPiz
Putin is setting himself up to stay in power until 2036.
Can we allow ourselves to see all the ways he and other foreign powers are setting the table for themselves here? Don’t let them buy up America…this happened in U.K.
—We can decide to unify, make peace, reset the compass, administer justice, embrace new future.
Tom Hanks had a cold, or so he thought. In the U.S., those symptoms may not be enough to get tested for the coronavirus. But in Australia, testing is free and widely available, thanks to early and coordinated planning for a pandemic. https://t.co/YxOpjEOYhj
Legislation that puts families first: 8.3. Billion passed last week.
free coronavirus testing by and large for everyone in the country…no one will say I can’t afford it….
paid emergency leave…14 paid sick days…unemployment insurance…extends protections to furloughed workers…strengthens the food security initiative…children who get food security from being in school and schools are closed, food already paid for, question of getting the food to the children, school lunch program, SNAP, helping people with disabilities have access to food, helping non-profits.
–More testing and stopping the spread of coronavirus.
Two leading doctors on infectious diseases said the world shouldn't wait for warm weather to stop the new coronavirus. "This is a coronavirus winter," one of them warned: https://t.co/F9L1rB5eAB
All Donald Trump had to do was sit there for a few minutes behind a desk and look alive while reading words off a screen, and he couldn’t even pull that off. I don’t want to hear one goddamn word about Joe Biden’s health or mental fitness the rest of this election.
Good Morning/Afternoon Family!
Thrilled to report I cast my primary vote just now. Sure felt good. No lines. Friendly volunteers. Hand sanitizer everywhere.
Trump showed how much he doesn’t understand the science by making an “exception” for U.K.
And how much those around him are kissing his backside.There are no COVID-19 magic pills in U.K. We’ve learned by now that Trump’s business and commercial interests come before everything else…so I’d be asking Boris about that one.
Zero ban on South Korea – which has one of the largest outbreaks of coronavirus.
O’Donnell pointed out that (in his speech) Trump contradicted “everything he said prior”.
In this conversation,
(Rachel) Bitecofer explains that,
“contrary to idealistic theories of folk democracy, the American voter is largely unsophisticated,
knows few specifics about public policy and makes decisions based on emotions and partisanship.
She also explains her theory that there are not many true “swing voters.”
Moreover, she argues that the Democratic Party is wasting time and energy trying to recruit “right-leaning” independents to support their candidates. Bitecofer also explains how the Democratic Party has failed at marketing and branding itself in a positive way — with the result being an extremist and dangerous
Republican Party that has been able to misrepresent itself to the American people as being somehow “moderate” and “reasonable.”
Read or listen to podcast:
(https://www.salon.com/2020/03/12/political-savant-rachel-bitecofer-democrats-face-major-disadvantage-going-with-biden/)
imo the contents of this interview are important to acknowledge.
And more background for why Joe Biden must quickly work on the progressive policies laid out by Warren and Sanders – yes to bring in their voting base – but to finally lift up American workers, and give
young people hope.
Afraid to get sick as they are in their 80’s and hear that the novel coronavirus is affecting older people disproportionately. And that they don’t have family around to help them out. Through the crack in the window she handed me a $100 bill and a grocery list, and asked if I
The PMO has confirmed that the prime minister and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, are self-isolating after she started exhibiting symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. https://t.co/H0rsPCGCQ4
Obama “believes that in order for Democrats to be successful in the fall that voters need to pick the nominee,” says one source familiar with the former president's thinking. “And that is why he’s chosen not to put his thumb on the scale” https://t.co/20jeOlyuo6
Today – Dr. Anthony Fauci, said the United States is currently failing.
“The idea of anybody getting it easily the way people in other countries are doing it, we’re not set up for that. Do I think we should be? Yes. But we’re not,” Fauci added.
—Free testing for everyone who needs it —Paid leave —Restore biodefense that Trump has cut —10 mobile test sites and drive-through sites per state —Multi-hundred-bed temporary hospitals —Telemedicine surge
Amazing. Fed announced financial market intervention of more than a TRILLION dollars and markets are back down more than 7%. This is what a lack of confidence looks like. Markets don’t have faith that either the White House OR the Fed can get in front of #coronavirus
Advanced Voting today at my local satellite voting center in Gwinnett County, GA: ✅No long lines ✅Friendly, helpful volunteers ✅Working voting machines ✅Plenty of hand sanitizer ✅Stylish “I Voted, Yo Voté” stickers for bragging rights Go #Vote and thank your volunteers! 🍑
Not to be outdone, baseball is also shutting down. This all may feel bad, but it’s absolutely the right thing to do. Cancel the things, keep crowds to an absolute minimum. https://t.co/zfccPAtJBH
Wow. Joe Biden gave his remarks on coronavirus – I watched him on CNN. On the converse, for three years plus, we’ve seen and heard nothing but criticisms (even eye rolls and mocks) of some sort or another following each of trump’s idiotic speeches or remarks or press conferences. Following Joe’s remarks, the CNN host – Brianna Keilar (who usually likes to play devil’s advocate) – and her two guests had nothing but positive comments about what he presented and how he presented it. I kept waiting for the “but” and it didn’t come. Joe also said his plan would be on his campaign website, inviting all of us to look at it – and saying he wouldn’t mind (Ha!) if trump took advantage of it.
Can’t wait until our country returns to this kind of normalcy. It was such a relief to watch Joe, talking truth as he sees it and convincing at least an audience of four (the CNN folks and me!!!). I had almost forgotten what that feels like and how much I miss that.
Update. The Cleveland Clinic has developed a COVID 19 test that gives results in 8 hours as opposed to the 2-3 days it takes for the other tests. They developed the test in NINE days, I repeat nine. Scientists worked 24/7 once the CDC gave them the okay on 3/2.
BREAKING: @RepKatiePorter just got CDC Director Redfield to commit to using his authority under existing law to make #Covid_19 testing FREE for every single American.
Rep. Katie Porter is not just brilliant but, she’s also effective.
Watch her strategically get the CDC director Robert Redfield to say “YES” to making coronavirus testing free for anyone regardless of insurance. pic.twitter.com/N75F8X7o5X
Right now. Today. People need to start asking the Trump Administration if they’re considering postponing elections. Get them to commit to holding them. Make it a societal talking point, a societal priority.
This afternoon we see the difference between a thoughtful presidential speech and a campaign speech. Of course, both are miles ahead, and more thoughtful, than last night's abomination… #CoronavirusPandemic#RidinWithBiden
— The UnRuley Retired Marine (@TheUnruley) March 12, 2020
Reporting in from @WCKitchen in San Francisco as we plate up tonight’s hot meal of jambalaya prepared by Chef Elsa! Grateful to @bamco@usfca@USFoods for their support….Partnerships are how we will respond to the coronavirus crisis! We are in this together! #ChefsForAmericapic.twitter.com/Gm1EfWoDqT
Without any doubt, if you were President, MILLIONS of Americans would be less at risk of DEATH, the ENTIRE US population would be way less FREAKED, & the GLOBAL ECONOMY not in 'free fall.'
France is closing all schools, calling up recently retired health care workers and taking measures to blunt the economic pain for companies and workers.
President Macron is calling for an EU-wide response and says he'll contact President Trump to suggest G7 measures too. pic.twitter.com/FWnhqf3rjq
Wrap this up. It's all a colossal waste of time. Nominate Biden-Harris and have them start building a competent government in waiting now. Cancel the convention. Focus on pushing public policy NOW. https://t.co/DaImyOVhO8
BREAKING: In a major intervention into financial markets, the Fed will inject $1.5 trillion dollars. In other words, more socialism for Wall Street while Main Street can’t afford healthcare, young people are crippled by student debt and workers aren’t paid a living wage. #NotMeUs
.@JoeBiden addressed the nation today. For those who forgot what Presidential leadership sounds like, this was it. Thank you @JoeBiden for reminding Americans who we are and for providing the vision, decency, and integrity that has been lacking.pic.twitter.com/6vUoVFN9x8
If the stock market does again tomorrow what it did today, it'll fall below where it was then Trump first took office. All those gains he's bragged about will be gone.
A source close to the president says Trump is telling people close to him that he is indeed concerned about coming into contact with people who have contracted the Coronavirus, including the Brazilian official who tested positive | via @Acosta
When Kamala Harris exited the primary, I didn't see 3 articles a week arguing that the nominee enact her agenda. Same for Kirsten, Pete, Amy, Beto etc. No amount of whining will make Warren and Sanders the exception.
CLAIM: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held up a coronavirus funding package so that Democrats could run negative ads about Republicans that made the latter look bad.
I am supporting Joe Biden because I trust him.I trust him to always put the country’s interests before his own;to tell us the truth;to appeal to our best, not our worst, instincts;to unite rather than divide us;and to always treat the presidency as a privilege not an entitlement.
Monsters in power indeed.
Good night TOdville.
tRump is a gaslighting gasbag. #Pandumbic indeed.
Incompetence kills
Looking at the stock market losses over the last few days.
I am thinking about the many (mainly rich people) who have consistently said that is did not matter what Individual 1 does as long as the market and their investment or 401K were growing.
Now we have the resulting bear market indicating that you can’t guarantee the future profitability.
But these looses that are occurring show that you can loose it all and you can’t take it with you when the Lord calls you home.
Do they see the irony of having their incompetent friend to be the accelerator in the process that negatively affects their bottom line .
I wonder how many are re-assessing this moral bankruptcy they have displayed and what they have prioritized
All true ….
THIS x 10000000000000000000000000000000000
Morning everyone
Good Morning, TODville Community.
I guess Sarah Palin has found her Funnybones. I truly was not expecting to laugh with her. I saw this & didn’t look away. I actually laughed with her version of entertainment. I hope it eases our collective nerves from the Dangerous Orange from Last night.
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Nah. I can’t even stand her in a chicken suit and slaying shit I can’t understand. Actually, that part is the same as it ever was
I say, make all Republicans pay for the incompetent and dangerous monster they all allowed to continue on. He could have been gone by now.
This guy. Another jackass fraud
More impactful than I can ever remember
Putin is setting himself up to stay in power until 2036.
Can we allow ourselves to see all the ways he and other foreign powers are setting the table for themselves here? Don’t let them buy up America…this happened in U.K.
—We can decide to unify, make peace, reset the compass, administer justice, embrace new future.
I’m pretty sure that my Nana would have said the same thing:)
df, é vero, bellissima!
SOON: Speaker Pelosi holds weekly news briefing – https://abcnews.go.com/Live/video/speciaL-live-07
Legislation that puts families first: 8.3. Billion passed last week.
free coronavirus testing by and large for everyone in the country…no one will say I can’t afford it….
paid emergency leave…14 paid sick days…unemployment insurance…extends protections to furloughed workers…strengthens the food security initiative…children who get food security from being in school and schools are closed, food already paid for, question of getting the food to the children, school lunch program, SNAP, helping people with disabilities have access to food, helping non-profits.
–More testing and stopping the spread of coronavirus.
Seems like a million years ago.
Good Morning/Afternoon Family!
Thrilled to report I cast my primary vote just now. Sure felt good. No lines. Friendly volunteers. Hand sanitizer everywhere.
THANK YOU, Dudette.
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Awesome Dudette ☺.
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Read over at DK that Moscow Mitch won’t take up the House Coronavirus Bill until after the recess??
Yes, that’s right. Their recess doesn’t end until March 23rd. They don’t comprehend the urgency.
The GOP loves to see ppl suffer (physical or emotional) . I think smirky Moscow Mitch relishes this.
Trump showed how much he doesn’t understand the science by making an “exception” for U.K.
And how much those around him are kissing his backside.There are no COVID-19 magic pills in U.K. We’ve learned by now that Trump’s business and commercial interests come before everything else…so I’d be asking Boris about that one.
Zero ban on South Korea – which has one of the largest outbreaks of coronavirus.
O’Donnell pointed out that (in his speech) Trump contradicted “everything he said prior”.
He has a golf club there. That’s why
I read he has 3 resorts in the UK. So yeh, always on the grift.
Yup
Former Vice President Joe Biden delivers a speech on combating the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the country.
SOON: Joe Biden addresses coronavirus outbreak – https://abcnews.go.com/Live/video/speciaL-live-1
In this conversation,
(Rachel) Bitecofer explains that,
“contrary to idealistic theories of folk democracy, the American voter is largely unsophisticated,
knows few specifics about public policy and makes decisions based on emotions and partisanship.
She also explains her theory that there are not many true “swing voters.”
Moreover, she argues that the Democratic Party is wasting time and energy trying to recruit “right-leaning” independents to support their candidates. Bitecofer also explains how the Democratic Party has failed at marketing and branding itself in a positive way — with the result being an extremist and dangerous
Republican Party that has been able to misrepresent itself to the American people as being somehow “moderate” and “reasonable.”
Read or listen to podcast:
(https://www.salon.com/2020/03/12/political-savant-rachel-bitecofer-democrats-face-major-disadvantage-going-with-biden/)
“No matter how bad Donald Trump is, 90% of Republicans are going to vote for him on Election Day.”
imo the contents of this interview are important to acknowledge.
And more background for why Joe Biden must quickly work on the progressive policies laid out by Warren and Sanders – yes to bring in their voting base – but to finally lift up American workers, and give
young people hope.
Wow!
You can catch Joe’s address here. I think it’s delayed because Speaker Pelosi is giving a press briefing now.
Looks like CSPAN is carrying it too.
wow…that was dammmnnnn well done.
bravo!!
Like a President!
Good Afternoon, TODbots.
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A 180 after Loud outrage.
Wow. Joe Biden gave his remarks on coronavirus – I watched him on CNN. On the converse, for three years plus, we’ve seen and heard nothing but criticisms (even eye rolls and mocks) of some sort or another following each of trump’s idiotic speeches or remarks or press conferences. Following Joe’s remarks, the CNN host – Brianna Keilar (who usually likes to play devil’s advocate) – and her two guests had nothing but positive comments about what he presented and how he presented it. I kept waiting for the “but” and it didn’t come. Joe also said his plan would be on his campaign website, inviting all of us to look at it – and saying he wouldn’t mind (Ha!) if trump took advantage of it.
Can’t wait until our country returns to this kind of normalcy. It was such a relief to watch Joe, talking truth as he sees it and convincing at least an audience of four (the CNN folks and me!!!). I had almost forgotten what that feels like and how much I miss that.
I think I shall go take a siesta to celebrate!
Jacqueline, thanks so much for posting comments about CNN. I watched on MSNBC and was very impressed with VP Biden.
Katie Porter, Warrior Queen!
‘Rep. Katie Poter Got the CDC to Promise Free Coronavirus Testing For All”
(https://www.politicususa.com/2020/03/12/katie-porter-coronavirus-testing.html0)
Katie Porter (stunning former Warren Harvard law student):
On O’Donnell last night:
(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TFQjYfrE0Q)
thx Dudette.
…will now fall back into bed….yep the house is a cacophony o’ coughin’.
…but eh we had a nice lift from Joe today!
Katie Porter is a total knockout. Thanks Katie!
Something to think about!!
Looking for a future President, well, here’s one ….
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FACT
Right On Right ON
Our Next President …. if everyone who actually cares for the United States of America and its promise to humanity — VOTES!!
The compassion and care is such a much needed BALM.
Afternoon everyone
In case you’re looking for ideas 😊
Reality ….
Only the ‘best’, right?
Share. So fucking EVERYONE knows what a monster he is!!
In case you’re in need of a little distraction:
HarpersBAZAAR.com: Inside Duchess Meghan’s Emotional Farewell to Royal Life at a Private Engagement.
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a31405025/meghan-markle-transition-out-of-royal-life/
Thanks, Gazelle!
Incompetent
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/world/russia-ghana-troll-farms-2020-ward/index.html
Beauty Break: Gorgeous Paintings
Wow, wow!
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/03/12/michelle-obama-elementary-school/
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