As I’ve predicted individual 1 will be busy with a new wave of LIES in his attempt to shirk his responsibility for his TERRIBLE response of our government, which he’s in charge of, to the “invasion” of the covid-19 virus. Today, the actual “plan” was instigated – we now have a “war president.” (I’m guessing he’s listening to Joe Biden press conferences) Of course, they (republicans) believe Americans won’t change administrations in a “war.” Of course, in a “war” where the IMPEACHED so-called president has made our ability to defend ourselves so much worse will “we the people” FALL for the scheme? Being the eternal optimist, I don’t believe there are enough Americans STUPID enough to push this cult leader into another “win” (albeit with likely MILLIONS less votes than Joe Biden) next November.
Today, there was a report this “war” is going to be ongoing for 18 months. I’m certainly not smart enough to have any idea if that’s true, but it’s not going to change my view if individual 1 somehow manages to get re-elected “we the people” deserve what we get. We still have enough access to the voting booth to be ashamed of ourselves if we allow this nightmare to continue. We COULD be looking at depression like conditions depending on how this evolves, but, at least, there’s a bunch of “free market” republicans who are suddenly realizing there’s a place for government in our lives. (Aside from funneling taxpayer dollars to donors) And, by the way, I’m saying it right here right now, expect individual 1 to try (at least) postponing November’s election!
I’m so proud of my daughter who is an RN and I’m praying for her and her co-workers several times a day. (I don’t have much else to do other than sit here and rant about individual 1) These health care workers have been among the HEROES of this nation for as long as I can remember, but not ever more than right now. They don’t seem to even hesitate as they take on this mammoth challenge even though, as my daughter told me and I’ve heard from many other sources, the protective “gear” is woefully not available. Our doctors and nurses are working to mitigate this crisis – trying to save as many lives as possible – all while many are not sufficiently protected. If we get to the point where they are getting infected things will be that much more worse! That’s why individual 1 pissed me off (sorry for the language) when he said something on the line of “we’re not shipping clerks” when questioned about helping to get this equipment to the people on the front lines!
In the last couple of days individual 1 has (sorta) changed his “tune,” but the damage of his inaction coupled with incompetence has created lasting DAMAGE! (The DAMAGE he’s done to this nation may take a generation to “fix”) Sadly, there are millions of Americans who still believe he’s telling the truth when words are coming from his mouth. (I can barely force myself to listen) Like many other Americans I’ve seen the pictures of all the people on the beaches of Florida blowing off the danger of their “partying” during this crisis. Sadly, while people like me are in “detention” – my son is telling me I have to stay home – these people are making it worse for everyone else.
Undoubtedly, there will be (apparently mostly students) many coming from these beaches to other places around the country and causing this pandemic to expand even more. While individual 1 is mocking the Chinese, calling this the “Chinese flu” or the “Kung flu” – brazenly RACIST comments – the Chinese may end up being the one country which figured out how to stop this virus in its tracks. And, to use their “model” (which is likely not possible in America at this point) it still took around 4 months to get to the point where there are fewer cases every day being reported. (I believe, today, there were none)
When you think about all these people “partying” on the beaches they could be helping to cause this crisis to be around in America for at least a year. Many who think like me have been using the word “STUPID” to characterize the people who have “bought in” to Fox “news” or Rush Limbaugh and the other right wing “talkers” – plus, Sinclair Broadcasting is a more surreptitious participant in “The Big Lie Theory” which is the propaganda scheme of the “conservative” movement in the U.S. (As I’ve said here many times, it was originated with the Nazi head of propaganda Joseph Goebbels) At this point, when I think about all the Americans who are still “partying” the word that comes to mind is SELFISH.
And, I’m sure the word which comes to mind to people like my daughter the RN is ANGRY. They are putting forth an incredible amount of courage and energy including, it seems to me, almost the likelihood of contracting this virus because they don’t have the protective gear they should have. I saw a picture of the governor of Oklahoma at a busy restaurant with his children almost mocking the idea we should all be staying home except for essential necessities (like going to get groceries or going to the pharmacy). From what I’ve read this is going to affect everyone and, sadly, there is a significant segment of our population who are almost acting like oppositional children. And, individual 1 continues to make matters worse.
Individual 1 just can’t help himself, he has to continue to complement himself because, apparently, he’s not seeing enough (dishonest) compliments even on his “fixed” TV network. As I’ve said, the LYING wasn’t going to subside during this crisis, so now our IMPEACHED so-called president is trying to LIE himself into a campaign mode during this crisis. Selfish, but not surprising. Today, he was attacking the media again suggesting if the media was “honest” we’d have a much better country. This, of course, coming from an IMPEACHED so-called president who’s LIED likely MORE than 20,000 times since taking office. That’s their (conservatives) plan. I really wish our so-called “liberal media” would point out our IMPEACHED so-called president is using the propaganda strategy of the Nazis!
This is a critical time in the history of this nation. If the bungling of this crisis by individual 1 is not sufficient to get this mob boss-like IMPEACHED so-called president out of office, then “we the people” deserve what we get. This year there’s NO third party candidate to take votes away from Joe Biden and we know to be on the lookout for the Russians (and maybe others) attacking social media plus people like me are calling on the 55% of Americans who are committed to defeating individual 1 to massively vote this coming November. As I said above, I have a bad feeling that individual 1 will try to block the election if this pandemic continues through the summer. But, “we the people” have to make it clear that is UNACCEPTABLE!
It’s clear it will be difficult to get through to those who make up individual 1’s base. I’m not sure there’s much hope for all the white nationalists, but there’s got to be a segment of his cult who are susceptible to the reality of this situation and the intellectual capacity to understand individual 1’s incompetence is making their lives worse. I am picturing in my mind where all those who are partying on Florida’s beaches are going – likely infecting many more people whenever they get there. We’ve allowed the right wing media in this nation to partially destroy our connection to the values which made America Great. When individual 1 is finally out of office it will, THEN, be time to “make America great again!” And, it’s going to take years!
Final Thought: Today our “war time” IMPEACHED so-called president made sure the governors understand the government “is not a shipping department.” Someone pointed out to him he has wartime powers which he (sort of) enacted – and, today he suggested he’ll use it “when it’s needed.” My first thought: “Are you kidding me?” These powers would allow, for example, ventilators could be getting produced in large numbers in some of the manufacturing facilities which are now sitting idle. Individual 1 wants to convince “we the people” he’s doing a good job, but he continues to demonstrate his INCOMPETENCE!
When he announced the enactment of the war powers he said something like, “I’m sure you know what that means” to the journalists sitting there. What was clear to me was HE didn’t understand what that means. I’m guessing he heard about the powers on some TV show and decided it MUST be a good idea. It’s just becoming more clear he has NO idea what he’s doing. Apparently, until the states in the center of the nation which, at this time, are lagging in the number of cases – maybe he’s thinking these are the “red” states – so what’s the hurry? Yikes!!!
One more thing: I’m not giving individual 1 a “Ten” on his handling of this crisis. As the saying goes, “I might be dumb, but I’m not stupid.” And, of course, there’s Mike Pense who occasionally is asked to speak. He looks into the camera, but it sounds as if he’s actually talking to individual 1. He embarrasses all of us virtually everytime he speaks!
Oh yes, last night I purchased a digital thermometer which is connected to an app on your phone. The company can target where abnormal temperatures are appearing before the CDC understands there’s a problem. As of this evening, Florida appears to be the center of the elevated temperatures in the U.S. Makes me think of all those people on the beaches. Stay tuned………….. The next week or two may be telling us something interesting!