My god. Think about this: Russia, a nearly all-white country, is using Africans to meddle in the US election, targeting racial issues, thereby making the lives of black people in America worse! https://t.co/B6xSbTa9i6
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.
MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: NPR Source Says Trump Blocked Coronavirus Testing in January to Aid His Reelection Chances By Keeping US Infection Figures Low
NOTE: Please RETWEET this—America needs to know what this monster did. Thousands of future deaths will rightly be laid at his feet. https://t.co/FFGm5BDmIF
Have people died because Trump refused timely help?
He refused tests offered by the World Health Organization.
—WHAT will hold this sick monster to account?
“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 rather than an entitlement." https://t.co/dJAk9L3bTB
Meant to post video from yesterday earlier..not 2019!
“The House Oversight Committee held a hearing (yesterday) on the federal response to coronavirus.
But the testimon cut short because President Trump summoned the witnesses an “emergency meeting.”
Rep. Katie Porter:
to Chris Hayes on the Federal response to coronavirus.
(video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHFFU7hZidw)
YAY, Rep Katie Porter. Please everyone, share this so people will seek medical attention with no fear of payment.
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
If you’re wondering whether it’s an overreaction to cancel large gatherings and public events (and I love basketball), here’s a useful primer as to why these measures can slow the spread of the virus and save lives. We have to look out for each other. https://t.co/Ld7Uc8sPTQ
“McConnell Trashes Dems’ Coronavirus Bill Calling For Paid Sick Leave, Free Testing”
“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) shot down House Democrats’ emergency response package for COVID-19 on Thursday, lambasting the legislation as “an ideological wish list that was not tailored closely to the circumstances.”
(https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/mcconnell-reject-house-democrats-coronavirus-bill-package)
Meanwhile:
“The Federal Reserve said it would inject more than $1.5 trillion of temporary liquidity into Wall Street on Thursday and Friday to prevent ominous trading conditions from creating a sharper economic contraction.
(“https://www.marketscreener.com/news/Fed-to-Inject-1-5-Trillion-in-Bid-to-Prevent-Unusual-Disruptions-in-Markets-Update–30152302/)
This smells BAD. Everything for the big banks. Nothing for us.
A plague upon MoscowMitch and friends if they do not act on our behalf…
COVID-19 is uncharted global territory and GOP does not live in a separate world.
Good Evening, TOD.
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So now this happened…
If you’re wondering whether it’s an overreaction to cancel large gatherings and public events (and I love basketball), here’s a useful primer as to why these measures can slow the spread of the virus and save lives. We have to look out for each other. https://t.co/Ld7Uc8sPTQ
Dudette, thank you for posting article on Mr Barker’s burial last week. I was Blessed to have a pretty good day and was able to make it. Although the article says two hundred were in attendance; I estimate the crowd was between 325 and 360.
When we buried my father, I found it strange that the front of the committal chapel was all glass with no drapes. Found out last week the reason is to accommodate large burials. The chapel is small; seats about 75. The overflow stands outside, looking in; there are speakers so that those outside can hear the service.
Was disappointed that the article didn’t mention the state trooper who performed the well check that found Mr. Barker in medical distress. She visited him at the hospital daily until he died; tracked down and reconnected him with relatives in Georgia and Trinidad; and insisted that Congo Funeral Home handle the arrangements, rather than the government contractor.
Oh, bless you, Dear. I’m so glad you got to go! It’s good to hear that so many others showed up for him too. Our veterans deserve so much more than they get in life after serving. It’s heart-warming to know that he was found in time to reconnect with family before he passed and that so many stepped to honor him. May God bless the trooper who found him and made all of that possible. May Mr. Barker rest in power and peace.
Please use whatever legal mechanisms exist to have @POTUS & @VP charged with #Manslaughter for all #COVID_19 Deaths since mid-Jan 2020 since their willful negligence is the indisputable cause.
Obama made public his support for canceling public events to curb the spread of the coronavirus. And he revealed a chart to show how self-quarantines save lives.https://t.co/i2KlzxxGxM
I haven’t seen a single person say, “But how do we pay for it.” We actually need each other and what this shows is that we could take care of all of our citizens if we chose, if we actually believe our fates are tied to each other. I hope we remember that when this is all over.
Justin Trudeau’s wife has the coronavirus. She was at a speaking engagement in London, I believe, when she was tested. Apparently he does not have any symptoms but is self-quarantining for 14 days. Sad.
#Coronavirus can live in your body for up to 37 days, study
It lived in the respiratory tracts of some patients for more than five weeks. Some of the patients received antiviral medications but the drugs did not shorten the virus's lifespan#MOG☘️ https://t.co/sFRCAqZ1qg
Context: Trump fired the CDC Pandemic team in '18 and cut the CDC budget by 80%.
The CDC dismantling is just the most egregious example of Trump's "eliminate the deep state" policy. The others agencies and institutions have also been hollowed out, including EPA.
I said tonight on the cast that some of you got real comfortable in the day and age we live in.
You weren't there for the civil rights movement. You weren't there for stone wall. You weren't there for the Aids crisis. Or the same sex protests or days where the Pride parade…
— Tynisa the Cynical Gen X Witch Walker (@Kalarigamerchic) March 13, 2020
Where you have to risk yourselves to fight and march to reclaim the rights they fought tooth nail and life to get! Remember this as you disparage that generation. You couldn't walk a mile in their shoes if you tried!
— Tynisa the Cynical Gen X Witch Walker (@Kalarigamerchic) March 13, 2020
https://t.co/oA6Uk7aHGW… In response to the public closure of Benaroya Hall, @seattlesymphony will be live-casting performances free to the public. Mahler Symphony #1 is on at 7:30pm Pacific. Also. Go give them money if you can.#WeGotThisSeattle
— Penny Reid (should be writing) (@ReidRomance) March 12, 2020
Totally. Awesome.
Fine-dining establishment @canlis in Seattle is closing down its dining room and propping up drive thru burger & bagel joints – to keep their employees working & meet the needs of the community.#WeGotThisSeattle#DemCastWAhttps://t.co/KXaSkArSQS
my teenage daughter edited together a version of trump's address with only heavy breathing moments and I honestly don't think I've ever been prouder of her
Breaking News: An Australian official who met with Ivanka Trump and Attorney General William Barr in Washington last week tested positive for coronavirus https://t.co/IXURup8atn
Donald Trump is bankrupting the economy just like his businesses. But hey, at least the emails lady isn't in charge, amirite?#TrumptheWorstPresidentEVER
TODers, please be safe. Do not take any unnecessary risks, be alert, take every precaution. This is deadly serious.
People deciding what size crowds to allow to gather in public – we've seen 500, 100, etc – don't seem to understand that social isolation means ISOLATION. We don't have tests, we don't know who is carrying the virus. The psychology is hard, I know, but heed the advice: ISOLATE.
People must now choose between Trump or the truth, life or death. Republicans have made their decision clear. Now we must make ours clear at the ballot box. BE A VOTER. VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS UP AND DOWN EVERY LAST BALLOT.
An old flashmob video, "Ode To Joy" ("An die Freude"), but really worth it. Pump up the 🔊. "Alle Menschen werden Brüder, Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt". = "All people become brothers, Where thy gentle wing abides".pic.twitter.com/fnEV4KOC2t
Within weeks of discovering H1N1, the Obama administration tested over A MILLION people.
Coronavirus was discovered in January. We’ve still only tested about 10,000 because TRUMP CHOSE TO DENY TESTING because he thought the numbers would make HIM look bad https://t.co/b1yYUJ1RZ0
The Idiot King sat on this for MONTHS and did nothing for fear of bull market killing his re-election chances. This is on him. pic.twitter.com/NbmeZXJEr7
Please share this explanation broadly and follow her on twitter if you haven’t already done so.
.@Laurie_Garrett who is a Pulitzer Prize winning scientist who chronicled the Ebola crisis, explains that Donald Trump obliterated President Obama’s infrastructure of pandemic response based in DHS out of spite. pic.twitter.com/3cXXaNotJo
So my school district and my school texted us all to tell us that we’re shut down until April 6th and will be teaching from home via computer/PowerPoint and email until Spring Break Mar 27-April 6. We are allowed to go in this morning to make plans, let parents know what we’re doing and then have to leave by 1pm. This will be new for me and I hope I can do a great job for my students. I worry about them and how much they will lose academically through this. Also our 8th graders (who I teach) have lost their disneyland trip already. I feel sad for them and deeply angry with Trump and the voters who put him into office. Wish me luck.
I totally wish you luck, Betsy!! School districts here are beginning the same process , though mine hasn’t pulled the plug yet. We’re on break next week. People have been speculating that we won’t be back after break, and it will be extended, but we’ll see.
I worry about the kids that depend on school, not just for learning, but for safety and meals…. what will happen to them? What additional stress will they suffer? My heart aches for them.
We’ll get through this together in spite of him and his ignorance and arrogance. Keep a positive thought that he’ll be in jail when this is over. Love and hugs to you and your kiddos. Good luck!
Nerdy, it’s been said many times before, by many different people, me included, but I’m so grateful to have this place. Especially if we have to shut ourselves off from the world for awhile . This means so much to so many and I just wanted to let you know how much you, and this entire community, means to me.❤️
A quick reminder to every Republican senator not named @MittRomney that a few weeks ago, each and every one of you voted against removing Donald Trump from office. Every one of you knew he was unfit for office when you did this. Every one of you chose to risk today happening.
Late Wednesday, a doctor asked a group of fellow emergency room physicians on Facebook how they would combat the escalating coronavirus outbreak. “I have direct channel to person now in charge at White House,” Kurt Kloss wrote. (Kloss' daughter is married to Kushner’s brother.) https://t.co/gk2HUbLS2D
Hey folks, I know this may seem obvious but it’s a good reminder: the employees at grocery stores and whatnot have been dealing with panic-shopping and tension all week. They’re exhausted. Please put more than usual consideration into being kind and graceful. They’re helping us.
For Trump, who most obviously refuses to get tested because he’s petrified of any bio sample out there that could be used in any of the many rape cases against him, it seems like it may be a matter of days before it may be unavoidable. Still, he will likely fight it and have some flunky issue a statement that he’s in the best of health.
Brazil's authoritarian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has coronavirus. He previously called the outbreak a "fantasy." He recently met with Donald Trump, a man who called worries over the outbreak a "hoax."
The last argument Republicans have left. Yes, most people want X, but if you negatively apportion vote weight by population density per km^2, then it is clear that that the majority of acreage does not want it.
I'm presenting mild symptoms (headache, mild fever, mild cough) and want to get tested in north Jersey. Primary care tells me to go to ER. ER tells me to call city health dept. Health dept tells me to go to urgent care. Urgent care tells me to go to ER. Everyone says no tests.
If anyone has any elderly or immunocompromised friends/relatives in NYC or Nassau County who want to buy necessities but are afraid to go pick them up for risk of getting sick, I am happy to do so and bring them what they need!
“How a country serious about coronavirus does testing and quarantine:
Donald McNeil, science and health reporter for the New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about how China handles a person who may have contracted the novel coronavirus, with an eye on breaking the chains of transmission and protecting hospitals from being overwhelmed, and with a process that stands in stark contrast with the U.S. for its competence.”
(VIdeo: https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/how-a-country-serious-about-coronavirus-does-testing-and-quarantine-80595013902)
…imo this one is in an extra special category of Mind-blowing.
This will cripple the Bay Area but it may be very necessary soon.
BART is dusting off an emergency plan that has existed for years to deal with a pandemic — and among the possible actions are reducing service or shutting down the trains. https://t.co/8sWvYxrFdJ
NEW: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo opens drive-through testing facility in New Rochelle, site of a coronavirus outbreak; the facility will service about 200 cars per day.
Hey gang. Magapie from Anaheim at the end of a family vacah to The Mouse. You’re probably thinking I’m an idiot for doing it, which is a possibility. It was a long planed trip for senior year spring break. We did CA Adventure on Monday, Disneyland yesterday in a steadycold rain. The velvety elegance of crap Disney disposable plastic film panchos. Anyway, both parks were PACKED. I’ll let you know how this turns out.
Former FL Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum was in a Miami Beach hotel room last night where a man had "a possible drug overdose," according to a police report.
The report doesnt say Gillum possessed or used illegal drugs. Here's what we know re: the report 1/x pic.twitter.com/wuCdm91gxp
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Thank you Nerdy for your passionate stewardship of TOD!!
Thanks, will forward this to my D-i-L.
👍🏾
Good point!
Wow!! This is outrageous.
It is.
no words. may their families be loved and honored.
I thought the same after Bush.
–rich white nationalists ripping us all off.
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A thread worth reading
Have people died because Trump refused timely help?
He refused tests offered by the World Health Organization.
—WHAT will hold this sick monster to account?
No matter what crackpot says…he cannot cover COVID-19 up.
True.
Could this be our next AG?
Yes, please!
Your evening chuckle 🙂
Took me 30 seconds, but I got it!
Meant to post video from yesterday earlier..not 2019!
“The House Oversight Committee held a hearing (yesterday) on the federal response to coronavirus.
But the testimon cut short because President Trump summoned the witnesses an “emergency meeting.”
Rep. Katie Porter:
to Chris Hayes on the Federal response to coronavirus.
(video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHFFU7hZidw)
Reality …
LOLz
gosh
YAY, Rep Katie Porter. Please everyone, share this so people will seek medical attention with no fear of payment.
“McConnell Trashes Dems’ Coronavirus Bill Calling For Paid Sick Leave, Free Testing”
“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) shot down House Democrats’ emergency response package for COVID-19 on Thursday, lambasting the legislation as “an ideological wish list that was not tailored closely to the circumstances.”
(https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/mcconnell-reject-house-democrats-coronavirus-bill-package)
Meanwhile:
“The Federal Reserve said it would inject more than $1.5 trillion of temporary liquidity into Wall Street on Thursday and Friday to prevent ominous trading conditions from creating a sharper economic contraction.
(“https://www.marketscreener.com/news/Fed-to-Inject-1-5-Trillion-in-Bid-to-Prevent-Unusual-Disruptions-in-Markets-Update–30152302/)
This smells BAD. Everything for the big banks. Nothing for us.
A plague upon MoscowMitch and friends if they do not act on our behalf…
COVID-19 is uncharted global territory and GOP does not live in a separate world.
people matter in Senegal, clearly
Good Evening, TOD.
Congrats, Doc Bobfr⭐⭐ on Your Au⭐…Your Tweets are Great as always…direct & to the Point! Bravo!🎩💁♀️🙌🙏🙏
Thank You, NW👒💁♀️🤗☺💙
So now this happened…
Thank you {{{{{{{Nena}}}}}}}
Dudette, thank you for posting article on Mr Barker’s burial last week. I was Blessed to have a pretty good day and was able to make it. Although the article says two hundred were in attendance; I estimate the crowd was between 325 and 360.
When we buried my father, I found it strange that the front of the committal chapel was all glass with no drapes. Found out last week the reason is to accommodate large burials. The chapel is small; seats about 75. The overflow stands outside, looking in; there are speakers so that those outside can hear the service.
Was disappointed that the article didn’t mention the state trooper who performed the well check that found Mr. Barker in medical distress. She visited him at the hospital daily until he died; tracked down and reconnected him with relatives in Georgia and Trinidad; and insisted that Congo Funeral Home handle the arrangements, rather than the government contractor.
Once again, thanks, Dudette!
May he rest in heaven. #Warrior
❤️❤️. Thanks to both of you for sharing this. This makes America great.
Oh, bless you, Dear. I’m so glad you got to go! It’s good to hear that so many others showed up for him too. Our veterans deserve so much more than they get in life after serving. It’s heart-warming to know that he was found in time to reconnect with family before he passed and that so many stepped to honor him. May God bless the trooper who found him and made all of that possible. May Mr. Barker rest in power and peace.
For real …
Evidence that they persist in their total commitment to kill Americans to make the rich richer …
Creatures without souls.
Justin Trudeau’s wife has the coronavirus. She was at a speaking engagement in London, I believe, when she was tested. Apparently he does not have any symptoms but is self-quarantining for 14 days. Sad.
The elected President would have been prepared for this
True words!!
FACT ….
Among the many reasons my wife and I have treasured the almost 25 years we’ve lived in Seattle.
Goodnight TOD … take care; love lots!
Austan lost it earlier.
Life in the time of Covid-19
Good morning everyone!
Have a great day!
Morning everyone
I miss him like I miss my family. Now more than ever
TODers, please be safe. Do not take any unnecessary risks, be alert, take every precaution. This is deadly serious.
Good Morning Family!
Howdy Fellow Democrats!
That was nice;)
😘
He’s lying . Again.
The emperor has no clothes
All Americans need to know and understand this
Please share this explanation broadly and follow her on twitter if you haven’t already done so.
So my school district and my school texted us all to tell us that we’re shut down until April 6th and will be teaching from home via computer/PowerPoint and email until Spring Break Mar 27-April 6. We are allowed to go in this morning to make plans, let parents know what we’re doing and then have to leave by 1pm. This will be new for me and I hope I can do a great job for my students. I worry about them and how much they will lose academically through this. Also our 8th graders (who I teach) have lost their disneyland trip already. I feel sad for them and deeply angry with Trump and the voters who put him into office. Wish me luck.
I totally wish you luck, Betsy!! School districts here are beginning the same process , though mine hasn’t pulled the plug yet. We’re on break next week. People have been speculating that we won’t be back after break, and it will be extended, but we’ll see.
I worry about the kids that depend on school, not just for learning, but for safety and meals…. what will happen to them? What additional stress will they suffer? My heart aches for them.
We’ll get through this together in spite of him and his ignorance and arrogance. Keep a positive thought that he’ll be in jail when this is over. Love and hugs to you and your kiddos. Good luck!
Best of luck to you, your students and families, Betsy. ❤️
You will do great, Betsy. While this is horribly disruptive for everyone, it really is best to be safe than sorry at this moment.
Take good care of yourself. I wish the best for you and your students.
Best of luck to all you teachers who are having to change their teaching style. This will be a challenge for everyone.
Whatever works
As a dog person, even I approve. 😀
Nerdy, it’s been said many times before, by many different people, me included, but I’m so grateful to have this place. Especially if we have to shut ourselves off from the world for awhile . This means so much to so many and I just wanted to let you know how much you, and this entire community, means to me.❤️
YES YES YES THIS THIS THIS x10000000000000000000
Much, much love and appreciation to you, Nerdy Wonka.
❤️💙💖💜❤️💖💙💜‼️
I second this with both hands in the air and my feet stomping.
Thank you Nerdy! 😘❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Nerdy darlin’ !!!
You’re so very kind. Thank you!
I know we all feel this way. Thank you Nerdy Wonka for keeping us going and to all who come here. We are family.
This^^ ! I add my thanks to you Nerdy as well. I appreciate all that you do for us.
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Who would stop him?
WTF!!
For Trump, who most obviously refuses to get tested because he’s petrified of any bio sample out there that could be used in any of the many rape cases against him, it seems like it may be a matter of days before it may be unavoidable. Still, he will likely fight it and have some flunky issue a statement that he’s in the best of health.
TGIF
Hello, TOD the Beuatiful❣
Friday, the 13th 2020.
Thank You, NW🙏💙💪💙🙏🤗😍☺👒💁♀️
Hoax doesn’t mean what they think it does…
Against all enemies, foreign and domestic….Thread
EXCELLENT
Evil
HOPE
“How a country serious about coronavirus does testing and quarantine:
Donald McNeil, science and health reporter for the New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about how China handles a person who may have contracted the novel coronavirus, with an eye on breaking the chains of transmission and protecting hospitals from being overwhelmed, and with a process that stands in stark contrast with the U.S. for its competence.”
(VIdeo: https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/how-a-country-serious-about-coronavirus-does-testing-and-quarantine-80595013902)
…imo this one is in an extra special category of Mind-blowing.
This will cripple the Bay Area but it may be very necessary soon.
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/03/13/looking-out-for-each-other/
Hey gang. Magapie from Anaheim at the end of a family vacah to The Mouse. You’re probably thinking I’m an idiot for doing it, which is a possibility. It was a long planed trip for senior year spring break. We did CA Adventure on Monday, Disneyland yesterday in a steadycold rain. The velvety elegance of crap Disney disposable plastic film panchos. Anyway, both parks were PACKED. I’ll let you know how this turns out.
This is an eye raiser if true.
he should sit down somewhere