I’ve written about how I believe some of the republican governors are CHEATING with the Covid-19 statistics in order to “mitigate” the outrage caused by the opening of their economies too soon and too fast. Here’s one example: On MSNBC’s “Dateline White House” show hosted by former republican Nicole Wallace she ends with a segment about “lives well lived” – saluting victims of the coronavirus. The other day she gave an online obituary of a man who “died of pneumonia while suffering from Covid-19.” That’s how they do it. Of course, pneumonia symptoms are one of the main ways Covid-19 kills you. So, in places like Florida or Texas with republican governors who aren’t looking too good right now, one way to make it look better for themselves is to LIE about the cause of death – especially in older people or people with “comorbidities.” Just call it diabetes, or whatever.

I’ve always listened to people suggesting all politicians are LIARS, but in the age of individual 1 things have gotten way out of hand – just like this virus has gotten out of hand. Clearly, individual 1 tapped into a section of America which was subject to his “grievance politics” in order to “win” the 2016 election. (With 3 MILLION fewer votes than his opponent) Our IMPEACHED so-called president is the master of the BLAME game and projection. NOTHING is EVER his fault. So, it should surprise no one he not only is regularly deflecting BLAME for his incredibly incompetent (lack of) leadership in the face of this deadly virus, but that he also feels no SHAME as he actually has the nerve to BRAG that he’s doing a “great job.” I know he’s a real estate salesman but, to me, he seems more like a carnival barker. Full of meaningless words! Plus, everytime he accuses someone of “something” you can be assured it’s him projecting his own faults. Sad!

So, that was yesterday, and, now, it’s today. And, of course, individual 1 continues to do everything he can to get people’s attention off his INCREDIBLE incompetence in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. “We the people’ are STUCK with this IMPEACHED so-called president and the embarrassment (and, worse) that America is BY FAR the worst country in the WORLD in dealing with the virus. (OK, Brazil is now giving us a “run for our money”) Apparently, his “strategy” now is telling “we the people” to “just get used to it.” I really don’t want to “just get used to it,” but with individual 1 as our (IMPEACHED so-called) president, what choice is there? And, to make matters worse, there are numerous republican governors who are also refusing to do what’s necessary to mitigate the virus and, sadly, this allows the virus to spread across the nation. Yikes!!!

So, how is individual 1 trying to get our attention off his incompetence today? Well, it should surprise no one, he’s doing it with MORE incompetence. However, this incompetence is shrouded in full blown RACISM! First, he chose to attack Bubba Wallace, the only African American driver on the NASCAR racing circuit – claiming the noose hanging in his stall recently at one of the races was a “hoax.” Of course it was, to individual 1 everything he doesn’t like is a “hoax.” And, why wouldn’t he like this? Well, Bubba Wallace was the key person in getting the RACIST confederate flags removed from NASCAR’s venues. Individual 1 = Overt RACISM!

But, that’s not all. Of course not, because, with individual 1 it’s NEVER just one thing when he’s trying to divert “we the people’s” attention from something which is helping to plummet his “numbers.” In the land of “stupid, his “strategy” causes the numbers to drop even more. So, after going after Wallace our IMPEACHED so-called president then chose the Washington DC football team and the Cleveland baseball team for his “nasty tweets.” He seems apoplectic these teams would have the audacity to change their RACIST nicknames – FINALLY! To individual 1 this is being “politically correct.” To people like me it’s FINALLY having these professional sports franchises join with those who want America to deal with her “original sin.” Individual 1 would struggle with this, naturally, because he just can’t hide his RACISM – despite the lofty position he somehow managed to gain. (Of course, with the help of the Russians and James Comey) What does this say about his evangelical Christian base?

Individual 1 shows his ignorance in more and more ways as his term has moved closer to the END – hopefully (I’m thinking the election in November). What he seems to struggle to understand is what it’s like for the nurses, doctors, and others working in the hospitals as their beds continue to fill to overflowing. Many of them, understandably are bordering on burnout with the increased hours and increased intensity of those hours – EVERY DAY! Additionally, I heard him today (actually, I believe I heard a snipit of one of his speeches from over the weekend of the Fourth) suggest that “99% of all Covid-19 cases are harmless.” He’s just uninhibited about showing his IGNORANCE in public. It really is embarrassing for “we the people” because people around the world are watching. Not only have (OVER) 130,000 died – and, we don’t know how many more than that, because of all the republican governors CHEATING on the data – I’ve explained in previous posts which you can find in the archives. The reality is we don’t know how bad the after effects of the disease are, but we do KNOW there are many options for permanent damage which are still part of the research.

Keep in mind, also, that while all this is going on individual 1 is in court trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act which would cause MILLIONS of American to experience bankruptcy should they contract this virus without medical insurance. And, with the amounts of deductibles on most insurance plans as it is, the cost being incurred by MILLIONS of Americans who contract this virus is extreme. Maybe someone like individual 1 is just unable to understand how every day Americans can be “wiped out” with one trip to the hospital. “Just getting used to it,” to me, just isn’t a viable option. Sadly, we won’t have much of a chance to stop this virus until next year – when we have someone in the “White House” who knows how to deal with a pandemic. This virus is NOT going to just “disappear.”

It should be obvious individual 1 has another option besides being STUPID in response to the first real crisis of his administration and then compounding the STUPIDITY with the subsequent crises. (OK, I know he blundered his way through Hurricane Maria and there has been STUPIDITY since day one – but this pandemic is historic) He could actually act like a real president and govern. He could have – I suppose still could – instigated a national response to this virus similar to the leaders of the other countries around the world – with the exception of Brazil – who have “flattened the curve.” Americans are being blocked from entry into virtually every country around the world – including MEXICO and CANADA! Yikes!! But, we all know this is impossible. Individual 1 is closer to a mafia boss than a president. Anyone who is able to order little children to be taken from their parents simply because their parents are trying to find them a “better life” is, well, I have a hard time finding the right word. I’m picturing in my mind a large fire with a figure holding something like a pitchfork standing in the middle of the fire. The DEVIL?! Unsurprisingly, individual 1 has referred to himself as “The chosen one.”

OMG, as I look back on the previous 3 1/2 years I’m reminded there have been MANY “crises,” it’s just none of them affected so many people as his INCOMPETENCE dealing with Covid-19 in regard to our IMPEACHED so-called president. I’ve often referred to his administration as a “scandal a day,” and, sometimes, more than one. It’s almost as if individual 1 is trying to just cause “we the people” to be so numbed by his INCOMPETENCE that we all collectively throw up our arms in frustration and drop out from any part of the political landscape. This may be his “road to victory,” counting on MILLIONS of Americans to not vote come November. I have to add one of my prayers is people will vote in record numbers this November – removing individual 1 and, hopefully, sending MANY Senate republicans (and individual 1 sycophants from the House) packing!

If individual 1 wasn’t in such an important job he would be a sad pathetic person who one could almost feel a sense of empathy for. I’ve pointed out many times here he’s the MOST narcissistic person I’ve ever witnessed, he’s a pathological LIAR almost beyond imagination, he’s a racist, a misogynist, and a xenophobe – I’ve included the definitions of each of those “disorders” in previous posts – and, all this makes him the most dangerous (IMPEACHED so-called) president in my lifetime and, maybe, ever. He is as close to turning America into a fascist state as I hope ever happens. It’s always been clear to me if this nation gets destroyed it will be from within – and, sadly, this can’t happen without a large number of people who are willing supporters – I’ve been calling this a CULT for about a year now.

I just pre-ordered a book by individual 1’s niece today and, based on the early reports of the book, she pretty much supports my “amateur” prognosis. Well, maybe I should put it, my “guesses” of his disorders pretty much are confirmed by her diagnosis – she’s a clinical psychologist. I’m looking forward to reading that book – hopefully I’ll have finished Bolton’s book by the time I get it. Part of the reports of the book suggest much of individual 1’s behavior supports my contention he’s part of a criminal network – maybe why he’s so worried about anyone getting a hold of his tax returns. Many of the alleged CRIMES won’t fall outside of the “statute of limitations.” 2021 could be an interesting year – considering individual 1 is the person urging the investigation of his perceived “enemies” – including President Obama. Well, I’m guessing we’ll be thinking of the saying “turnabout is fair play” for much of next year.

I’ll end this by re-confirming I recommend against buying John Bolton’s “memoir” about his time in the “White House.” I’m about a third of the way through it and one thing I can say for sure is Bolton is a serious note taker. He’s almost going through his time in the “White House” day by day. Bolton is critical of, well, just about EVERYONE! He must be really smart! Don’t know? There are no shortages of Bolton confirming he has a very high view of himself in the book. I don’t know enough about him to speculate if he’s a narcissist as well, but I can say it has crossed my mind. I will say, I wouldn’t call him a LIAR just someone who sees things through a special set of lenses. Stay tuned…………..

Final Thought: If Joe Biden was to ask me for a piece of advice, which, of course, he won’t – I’d tell him to remain vigilant right up to election day. Fight for every vote in EVERY state. Don’t take ANYTHING for granted and remember individual 1 is GOING to CHEAT! That’s a given! So, the way to win this election is with a massive voter turnout and, when you pick an African American woman as your choice for VP you’ll motivate all those Tea Party republicans who couldn’t handle Barack Obama as president. Well, just consider what they’ll be thinking when the possibility of an African American WOMAN as president sinks in.

This morning I listened to a MSNBC program titled “AM Joy” after the normal host Joy Reid – who, to me, is a BRILLIANT African American woman had the day off. Today, it was hosted by Tiffany Cross, who I’ve seen before in various segments as a “pundit,” but, today, she was the host and, I have to add, did a GREAT job! The reason I point this out is I’m just continually impressed with the number of African American WOMEN I get to listen to who are BRILLIANT! I say this because Joe Biden has a wide range of options should that be his intent on choosing his “running mate.” I’m encouraged that more and more of these BRILLIANT women will be finding their way into our government because it appears to me they have the wherewithal to initiate the reforms necessary to ACTUALLY fight against systemic racism along with many other issues.

I’ve felt for years the solution to this problem has to be led by those experiencing it. Over the course of my lifetime I’ve had MANY good friends who are/were African Americans. (I’m at that stage in life where you know your days are “numbered”) For many years my teaching partner was an African American who, in my mind, was the epitome of an American hero. He was a retired member of the Air Force, he was the pastor of a small church in our community, and he was an awesome Middle School teacher. Over the years I had MANY heart to heart discussions with him and he shared with me what he was forced to endure in his lifetime – right up until the day he “went home.” I’ve heard the “stories” too many times from others as well! It’s well past time to deal with the issue of racism in America. We still have the opportunity to do this as “brothers and sisters” and I’m praying that will be the focus of the Biden/???? agenda come 2021!

I’ve felt for my entire lifetime government SHOULD work from the “bottom up.” Just like businesses SHOULD work from the “bottom up.” When the people at the “bottom” are “healthy,” the people at the “top” are even healthier. (Than they would be if those at the “bottom” are not doing well) I believe this problem can be on the road to a solution with simple and fundamental changes in beliefs by “we the people.” For example, workers are more important than shareholders. (That, of course, doesn’t mean shareholders aren’t important) A minimum wage which is a “living wage.” ($15 per hour would likely work) Universal health insurance – ie “Medicare for all” would be an incredible boost to our economy. Free (or affordable) College Tuition plus a national emphasis on retraining workers who’ve lost their jobs because of shifts in the “economic winds.” (For example, changes forced by technology) The list goes on, but I hope you get the idea. African Americans aren’t looking for “handouts” they’re looking for equal opportunity and equal JUSTICE under the law.