Former top Trump economist Kevin Hassett: "The odds of a global recession are close to 100 percent right now." Predicts America could lose 1 million jobs in April
One of the many profound lessons of this crisis: Stop experimenting with the presidency. The presidency isn't a show, elections aren't a game, and we should NEVER AGAIN elect a game show host. We have one last chance to fix this. Don't f*ck up again, America.
It’s hard to hunker down, especially in an empty house, but the longterm results demand it. Worried about those in hourly wage jobs, on the front lines of healthcare, and those living on the street. #IQ45’s lies are going to kill far more people than would die if he had left President Obama’s pandemic response team in place and let Dr.Anthony Fauci head up the current response instead of sycophant Pence.
In ““an unprecedented alliance,” immigration attorneys, national unions representing U.S. immigration judges,
and Immigration and Customs Enforcement prosecutors
have issued a joint letter to the Justice Department
calling for the emergency closure of U.S. immigration courts nationwide for at least two weeks during the coronavirus public health crisis.”
“Our nation is currently in the throes of a historic global pandemic,”
the National Association of Immigration Judges, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the American Federation of Government Employees say.
“The Department of Justice’s current response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its spread is insufficient and not premised on transparent scientific information.
The DOJ is failing to meet its obligations to ensure a safe and healthy environment within our Immigration Courts.”
(https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/16/1927909/-Immigration-judges-attorneys-and-ICE-prosecutors-urge-closure-of-immigration-courts-during-crisis#read-more)
“But even halting hearings for Migrant Protection Protocols, or Remain in Mexico, raises another Trump administration-created dilemma, immigration policy expert Aaron Reichlin-Melnick tweeted.
“People will still be stuck in squalid refugee camps where their health risks will be even higher.
The ONLY answer is to end MPP immediately so people can join family in the U.S.”
There is no bottom for them. This is what human scum REALLY looks like
Mitch McConnell is directly pressuring sitting judges to retire to manufacture new vacancies for Trump to fill with younger nominees. This is conservative court packing https://t.co/ygUJqGmTAR
Things you can do while social distancing🧐 ✅fill out the census ✅call family & friends ✅watch your fav show ✅fill out the census ✅find a new hobby ✅cuddle with your pets ✅fill out the census ✅fill out the census ✅fill out the census AND ✅fill out the census#2020Census
Just finished my census questionnaire. So I have done something productive. For one person, it’s really simple. Hope all of you stay well. My dog and I are content. She is good company!
“It’s quite simple: If we are listening to the CDC’s recommendations, the remaining primaries will probably be put on hold at some point, either until this thing burns itself out, or altogether depending on the circumstances.
The primaries this Tuesday may happen, or they may not, but no one should be surprised if they are the last ones for a long while.” (Truthout)
BREAKING – Canada is closing its borders and only allowing Canadian citizens, permanent residence and Americans in to the country. #cdnpolipic.twitter.com/YL3Abg57EY
CDC investigations tell us what we need to know. MMWR is CDC's way of communicating with the world: public, reporters, doctors, policy-makers. It should never need approval above level of CDC Director. Deeply disturbed by data showing low # of reports & hope this changes fast pic.twitter.com/A1KHiKm6MR
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing 👊🏾👊🏾 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing 👊🏾👊🏾 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
Please take this seriously y'all! This #coronavirus pandemic transcends fame, fortune, and borders. Prayers up for Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina. #COVID19https://t.co/t1t5lv60A3
He says she hadn’t been tested and that she doesn’t have symptoms, but I’d imagine she’s staying put with him and thus following whatever protocols he is since she’s clearly exposed.
Trump told a group of governors to seek out respirators and other vital equipment on their own to help people diagnosed with coronavirus. https://t.co/2zjVHbL914
80% of folks with symptoms, are mild to moderate:
“The most detailed breakdown of symptoms of the disease comes from a recent World Health Organization analysis of more than 55,000 confirmed cases in China.
Here are the most common symptoms and the percentage of people who had them:
Fever: 88%
Dry cough: 68%
Fatigue: 38%
Coughing up sputum, or thick phlegm, from the lungs: 33%
Shortness of breath: 19%
Bone or joint pain: 15%
Sore throat: 14%
Headache: 14%
Chills: 11%
Nausea or vomiting: 5%
Stuffy nose: 5%
Diarrhea: 4%
Coughing up blood: 1%
Swollen eyes: 1%
(https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200310/know-the-symptoms-of-covid19)
thanks. The over-arching symptom now is waves of chronic tiredness – the coughing was rough for a while.
A friend (who shares house space) says she has an odd issue with elevated heart rate…reports that it sounds loud in the quiet of night.
NEW: Italy announces nearly 28,000 coronavirus cases; 2,158 total dead.
The number of cases rose by more than 3,000 from the day before, Italy's Civil Protection Dept. chief says. Nearly 350 more people died. https://t.co/gRyv4AGuHQ
“These 17 states must change their laws to let voters cast absentee mail ballots without an excuse”
“The ideal approach, however,
would be for every state to enact universal voting by mail,
meaning that every voter would automatically be sent a ballot that they can then return by mail.
Five states—Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and Utah—have already adopted all-mail voting, while a sixth, California, is transitioning to such a system. Voters can still cast ballots in person if they prefer,
but the results in all of the states that have already gone in this direction show that
nearly everyone ends up voting by mail.
Other measures such as prepaid postage on mail ballots, an ample number of dropboxes to return them in person, and counting ballots as long as they’re postmarked by Election Day would help make it even easier to vote and ensure that all votes count.”
(https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/16/1927986/-These-17-states-must-change-their-laws-to-let-voters-cast-absentee-mail-ballots-without-an-excuse)
One of the most breathtaking state laws now in Pennsylvania. Again, every state is getting to the same place just with no federal guidance. My new @TheAtlantic column on the rebirth of the articles of confederation soon. #coronavirushttps://t.co/UOh14eBoUA
Now Trump is taking questions. He tried to joke about how many people he is talking to about the coronavirus. Now Trump says he will take death toll down. What? Now he says coronavirus will be around through August, maybe longer. Trump has obviously lied about this since day one.
BREAKING: Dow Jones closes down 3,000 points, or almost 13%, as markets reel from the worldwide impact of coronavirus outbreak. pic.twitter.com/J1UElIxIBx
Thank you to the governors of Ohio, Illinois, New York, and other states who have shown leadership in closing schools, limiting public gatherings, and shutting down bars and restaurants to limit the spread of coronavirus. It's a tough call to make but the right thing to do.
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing 👊🏾👊🏾 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
Girl, it’s worth repeating. Good on Idris for sharing his story. Maybe if enough young folks see that he’s got it, they’ll take this thing seriously. I hope Idris and his wife remain okay and get good care if they need it.
WH a gaffe a minute:
Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Saturday:
““We are not an authoritarian nation, so we have to be careful when we say ‘Let’s do what China did. Let’s do what South Korea did,’” Adams said of Fox & Friends.””
–South Korea is an ally, not authoritarian.
Also, to be clear: elderly neighbor is not ill and is quarantining to protect herself from outside factors. She briefly came outside and sat on the edge of the porch, about 10 feet from the performance. https://t.co/jXJ2VbY1v1
Narrator: He’s lying again. He didn’t take the test.
Asked what it was like to take the test, Trump says, "Not, not uh – something I want to do everyday…you know, it's a little bit of a — it's a little bit of — good doctors in the White House, but it's a test. It's a test. It's a medical test. Nothing pleasant about it."
Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Saturday:
““We are not an authoritarian nation, so we have to be careful when we say ‘Let’s do what China did. Let’s do what South Korea did,’” Adams said of Fox & Friends.””
–South Korea is an ally, not authoritarian.
Facts:
“One of the main reasons South Korea is handling the coronavirus outbreak well is that testing is widely available.People in South Korea can get swabbed for testing in drive-thru clinics, which can reduce the burden on hospitals and reduce risk for health workers. A biotech company in the country developed a test within three weeks, according to CNN.
Individuals who would like to be tested for the virus and get the backing of a doctor can request one, making it easy and accessible. There’s a network of 96 laboratories that process the samples, with testing being a major priority.”
“The proof is in the numbers showing new cases in South Korea decreasing steadily–just 110 on Thursday, the lowest in more than two weeks, while 177 were declared cured and sent home. All told, the number of cases totals 7,979, but the general feeling sense is the worst is over.”
(Chia-Yi Hou, The Hill)
The Obama Diary 
Good Morning TODVille,
Stay safe.
Congrats on 1st, NCLB! May you, and all of TODville, have a very Blessed day!
Congrats NCLB on first.
Good afternoon everyone.
Sounds so simple
Damn right!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Wow. Just wow!
THIS
So simple. So good.
It’s hard to hunker down, especially in an empty house, but the longterm results demand it. Worried about those in hourly wage jobs, on the front lines of healthcare, and those living on the street. #IQ45’s lies are going to kill far more people than would die if he had left President Obama’s pandemic response team in place and let Dr.Anthony Fauci head up the current response instead of sycophant Pence.
In ““an unprecedented alliance,” immigration attorneys, national unions representing U.S. immigration judges,
and Immigration and Customs Enforcement prosecutors
have issued a joint letter to the Justice Department
calling for the emergency closure of U.S. immigration courts nationwide for at least two weeks during the coronavirus public health crisis.”
“Our nation is currently in the throes of a historic global pandemic,”
the National Association of Immigration Judges, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the American Federation of Government Employees say.
“The Department of Justice’s current response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its spread is insufficient and not premised on transparent scientific information.
The DOJ is failing to meet its obligations to ensure a safe and healthy environment within our Immigration Courts.”
(https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/16/1927909/-Immigration-judges-attorneys-and-ICE-prosecutors-urge-closure-of-immigration-courts-during-crisis#read-more)
“But even halting hearings for Migrant Protection Protocols, or Remain in Mexico, raises another Trump administration-created dilemma, immigration policy expert Aaron Reichlin-Melnick tweeted.
“People will still be stuck in squalid refugee camps where their health risks will be even higher.
The ONLY answer is to end MPP immediately so people can join family in the U.S.”
There is no bottom for them. This is what human scum REALLY looks like
*itch McC … is the virus that is more evil than Covid … fine, that is not true. I am being silly.
But everytime I see him smirk, i believe the Devil gets another horn!
All of the judicial appointees under this admin have to go through some kind of vetting or interview process again.
Just finished my census questionnaire. So I have done something productive. For one person, it’s really simple. Hope all of you stay well. My dog and I are content. She is good company!
Bravo!
good thinking cwaterma!!
Carolyn, so good to hear from you! I sent you an email. ❤
“It’s quite simple: If we are listening to the CDC’s recommendations, the remaining primaries will probably be put on hold at some point, either until this thing burns itself out, or altogether depending on the circumstances.
The primaries this Tuesday may happen, or they may not, but no one should be surprised if they are the last ones for a long while.” (Truthout)
Good Afternoon, TODbots.🤗😍🙌
Congrats, NCLB on your Furst Au⭐🏆🥇👏
Thank you, NW🤗😇😍
“We can still slow the spread of this virus, but as Dr. Tam has said, the window is closing.”
(PM Trudeau)
We.must.be.kind.
Yes!
And now, Idris too🙏💪🙏
Idris!
Oh my God. Dear people, slow down and heed the warnings. All of them.
Yep!
I’m a bit freaked out that his wife is nearly, constantly touching her face. I hope to God she’s OK.
It’s wild that we don’t realize how much we do it until we try not to.
That’s for damn sure. I almost rubbed my eyes this morning and caught myself just in the nick. This is really crazy.
I do it a zillion times. I try to stop but it’s so hard not to.
He says she hadn’t been tested and that she doesn’t have symptoms, but I’d imagine she’s staying put with him and thus following whatever protocols he is since she’s clearly exposed.
On their own??
80% of folks with symptoms, are mild to moderate:
“The most detailed breakdown of symptoms of the disease comes from a recent World Health Organization analysis of more than 55,000 confirmed cases in China.
Here are the most common symptoms and the percentage of people who had them:
Fever: 88%
Dry cough: 68%
Fatigue: 38%
Coughing up sputum, or thick phlegm, from the lungs: 33%
Shortness of breath: 19%
Bone or joint pain: 15%
Sore throat: 14%
Headache: 14%
Chills: 11%
Nausea or vomiting: 5%
Stuffy nose: 5%
Diarrhea: 4%
Coughing up blood: 1%
Swollen eyes: 1%
(https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200310/know-the-symptoms-of-covid19)
“In 80% of known cases, COVID-19 causes mild to moderate illness”.
(https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/03/13/814691018/coronavirus-symptoms-defining-mild-moderate-and-severe)
..We’ve had 9 or so of these symptoms here in our house starting a week ago.
We have it = mild to moderate. Guessing Tom Hanks and wife have similar.
Stay well.
thanks. The over-arching symptom now is waves of chronic tiredness – the coughing was rough for a while.
A friend (who shares house space) says she has an odd issue with elevated heart rate…reports that it sounds loud in the quiet of night.
Thanks brp! Tweeted it!
fab Dudette, chemical reactions! Word is that 60% alcohol is needed.
Yes.
I’m doing 100% alcohol right now.
What?
Oh, different kind of alcohol.
For medicinal purposes, of course. Totally understandable. 😄
raising a glass o’ tea to yous!…wish I could be there for a chat.
😂
Dear god
Newt’s there??
Send ‘em home.
“These 17 states must change their laws to let voters cast absentee mail ballots without an excuse”
“The ideal approach, however,
would be for every state to enact universal voting by mail,
meaning that every voter would automatically be sent a ballot that they can then return by mail.
Five states—Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and Utah—have already adopted all-mail voting, while a sixth, California, is transitioning to such a system. Voters can still cast ballots in person if they prefer,
but the results in all of the states that have already gone in this direction show that
nearly everyone ends up voting by mail.
Other measures such as prepaid postage on mail ballots, an ample number of dropboxes to return them in person, and counting ballots as long as they’re postmarked by Election Day would help make it even easier to vote and ensure that all votes count.”
(https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/16/1927986/-These-17-states-must-change-their-laws-to-let-voters-cast-absentee-mail-ballots-without-an-excuse)
heh just so. fab interview.
Love her!
Genius!
Mister-I-Don’t-Take-Responsibility-At-All Trump to our governors: You’re on your own.
(https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/16/1927978/-Trump-to-governors-You-re-on-your-own-in-coronavirus-crisis)
“Does it really count as backing if the federal government only plans to help out after state-level efforts
have failed?”
He’s trying to talk the markets off the ledge. Won’t work.
…his facials are like different takes on Peeved Emperoritus.
SF mayor declares in lockdown. Large swaths of Bay Area about to follow suit.
The crew behind Trump are still standing closer than 3 or 6 feet apart.
only in their minds
Notmypresident, but yeah
LOL.
The idiot is on tv saying this could last through summer. I thought it was a Democrat hoax! Moron
That’s all that bad karma he’s built up.
Nawp. Not even by accident would this fly with my Dad.
😄
😜
Dudette just fell on floor laughing. People are great!
Can’t even recall how many times I’ve watched these. Crack me up every time! 😁
Hilarious Dudette. 😂
Very funny.
love thisssss.
Cuomo ain’t playing!
Ooops, sorry for quadruple post! 😇
on the bright side…only need 18 more for a snooker set.
Girl, it’s worth repeating. Good on Idris for sharing his story. Maybe if enough young folks see that he’s got it, they’ll take this thing seriously. I hope Idris and his wife remain okay and get good care if they need it.
yes, so good he posted.
21yo.
💔💔💔🙏🕯🙏
WH a gaffe a minute:
Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Saturday:
““We are not an authoritarian nation, so we have to be careful when we say ‘Let’s do what China did. Let’s do what South Korea did,’” Adams said of Fox & Friends.””
–South Korea is an ally, not authoritarian.
sorry post in wrong place.
–was wondering if Mr. Garcia had any underlying health problems. He was so young.
…my ain gaffe
He had been diagnosed with leukemia earlier. So sad.
incredible shock for his family…so sorry.
How awful! So young. Damn. 😞
Love this so much! 😍❤️❤️❤️
Narrator: He’s lying again. He didn’t take the test.
Kudos to whoever asked the question. Exactly what they need to be doing, calling out his egregious lies.
Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Saturday:
““We are not an authoritarian nation, so we have to be careful when we say ‘Let’s do what China did. Let’s do what South Korea did,’” Adams said of Fox & Friends.””
–South Korea is an ally, not authoritarian.
Facts:
“One of the main reasons South Korea is handling the coronavirus outbreak well is that testing is widely available.People in South Korea can get swabbed for testing in drive-thru clinics, which can reduce the burden on hospitals and reduce risk for health workers. A biotech company in the country developed a test within three weeks, according to CNN.
Individuals who would like to be tested for the virus and get the backing of a doctor can request one, making it easy and accessible. There’s a network of 96 laboratories that process the samples, with testing being a major priority.”
“The proof is in the numbers showing new cases in South Korea decreasing steadily–just 110 on Thursday, the lowest in more than two weeks, while 177 were declared cured and sent home. All told, the number of cases totals 7,979, but the general feeling sense is the worst is over.”
(Chia-Yi Hou, The Hill)
Well done! 👏🏾
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/03/16/half-court-shot/