Well, back when tRump got Covid19, the vaccine was not available yet and people were still dying like flies, so it was reasonable to presume that he might succumb to the “Democratic hoax bioweapon from China”, as Trump claimed it to be.
Talk about false equivalence! One is A seditious moron who advocated horse paste and injecting disinfectant, the other is President Biden, a popular, respected, and important asset to our country’s future.
I do recall some commenting that Trump was getting treatment that was not readily available to other Americans as an indictment of America’s 2nd rate healthcare system. But, I don’t recall the mainstream media wishing Trump was dead.
In 2017, the White House’s National Security Council Directorate for Global Health Security and Biodefense survived the transition from Obama to Trump intact. Its mission was the same as when the Obama administration established it after the Ebola epidemic of 2014: to do everything possible within the vast powers and resources of the U.S. government to prepare for the next disease outbreak and prevent it from becoming an epidemic or pandemic. They set up clinics in hot spots all over the world, whose job was to monitor the local situation and immediately send for adequate help to contain any threat. One of those clinics was in the Chinese province where Covid originated. One year later, the Trump White House dissolved the office, as part of the budget cuts needed when he cut taxes. The job of a White House pandemics office would have been to get ahead: to accelerate the response, empower experts, anticipate failures, and act quickly and transparently to solve problems. It’s impossible to assess the full impact of the 2018 decision to disband the White House office responsible for this work, but it is clear that eliminating the office contributed to the federal government’s sluggish domestic response. What’s especially concerning about the absence of this office today is that it was originally set up because a previous epidemic made the need for it quite clear. When asked about the slow roll-out of coronavirus tests in the U.S. on March 13, President Trump responded, “I don’t take responsibility at all.” Trump is not just responsible for it. He owns it. The Trump Plague is not just his responsibility. It and all the problems it caused are his fault.
Gary, a few things about Trump vs. Biden concerning Covid. First, Trump got Covid before vaccines became widely available. Also, he got the Covid antiviral treatments that were not yet available to the general public. When Biden got Covid, he was fully vaxxed and boosted so he has only gotten a mild case and is currently recovering. Even when Trump was sick, I did not wish him dead. Much as I dislike him, I do not wish death on anyone.
Amazing how the former president suffered so greatly from his infection, in the hospital receiving all the latest treatments and barely pulled through. Now the allegedly frail and weak President Biden is barely affected with minor symptoms. What a fake joke that former guy was, glad he is gone now.
Well, let’s see. Trump with Covid insisted on exposing his driver and SS agents in a drive around to wave at his minions while Biden isolated so he wouldn’t infect others. Which do you think is more deserving of praise?
That is completely and blatantly false. I did not have a shovel in my hands when trump got Covid. I had a bottle of 2018 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Brut.
I had a neighbor who complained about everything, never mowed his yard, filed false police reports against neighbors and did nuisance lawsuits. I had another neighbor who had backyard BBQs and invited lots of people, shoveled an elderly neighbors walk regularly after snow, and kept his yard looking very nice. Both died of covid. Guess for which I mourned and for which I didn’t…
I guess I’m just not as good as person as the impeccable, honest and always fair minded Gary Varvel.
I can’t say that for the media, though collectively they’re the GQP strawman for the non-Fox factual reporters. Tell ya this though, any other president passes, respect and a moment of silence, thoughts and prayers. When Donny croaks, please plant a porta-potty above the grave. Even if it was a pay per use model, there’d be a line-up for blocks . He’s earned the contempt.
I’m wondering if there is any influence on the media maybe due to a noticeable difference between the two cases of Covid as far as timing, transparency, etc..
Gary, either show me ONE major media outlet wishing death upon Trump when he got COVID, or admit that you’re just full of it and make things up out of the paranoid fantasies that only exist in your head.
knutdl almost 2 years ago
Who are they?
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Varvel’s feelings are hurt because the media didn’t really care about the Rump’s health.
Richard Howland-Bolton Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Richly deserved in both cases
TXWit Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Biden is back in the basement, democrates respond best to his “leadership” from there.
Vidrinath Premium Member almost 2 years ago
It wasn’t just the media Gary. It was over half of the voting population.
2AndFour almost 2 years ago
Yep. I didn’t see any of the liberal commies feel any sort of empathy towards Trump when he caught the China Virus.
JackReecher almost 2 years ago
Very interesting how some leftist trolls can sidetrack a cartoon message about simple media bias.
The Nodding Head almost 2 years ago
The victim mentality among konservatives justifies an aggressive, vicious, oppressive response.
Nebulous Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Well, back when tRump got Covid19, the vaccine was not available yet and people were still dying like flies, so it was reasonable to presume that he might succumb to the “Democratic hoax bioweapon from China”, as Trump claimed it to be.
Stephen Runnels Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Talk about false equivalence! One is A seditious moron who advocated horse paste and injecting disinfectant, the other is President Biden, a popular, respected, and important asset to our country’s future.
1BlackLivesMatter Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Admit it! How many of you libs are hoping Dementia Joe doesn’t pull thru? Be honest, now.
1BlackLivesMatter Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Don’t get me wrong. I wish Joe Biden a speedy recovery from Covid, and I wish America a speedy recovery from Joe Biden.
jhayesd31 almost 2 years ago
Citizens were angry at Trump because of HIS inactions. Covid was in Blue cities and Blue states at first.
Trump was not concerned because in his mind only Democrats were dying.
Also because Trump always downplayed the Virus as “The Flu” and not to serious.
His death MIGHT have convinced you Republican morons that he was wrong
jjhouten almost 2 years ago
I thank you Gary for a "Fair and Balanced " Comic.
Striped Cat almost 2 years ago
I honestly don’t recall that happening.
I do recall some commenting that Trump was getting treatment that was not readily available to other Americans as an indictment of America’s 2nd rate healthcare system. But, I don’t recall the mainstream media wishing Trump was dead.
thelordthygod666 almost 2 years ago
Gary needs a hug.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Not all the media.. there is one that goes against the grain.. (hint: it employs that well known soothsayer Tucker Carlson)
grange Premium Member almost 2 years ago
My response, too.
rodney almost 2 years ago
I wonder if this is a statement about who would be stepping in as President????
admiree2 almost 2 years ago
Hey Gary, a rare accurate depiction by you. And your point is???
edstiles almost 2 years ago
You nailed it, Gary!
Another Take almost 2 years ago
Gary is just depicting Karma. Trump put vile, hate-filled BS out there and it returned to bite him.
Diane Lee Premium Member almost 2 years ago
In 2017, the White House’s National Security Council Directorate for Global Health Security and Biodefense survived the transition from Obama to Trump intact. Its mission was the same as when the Obama administration established it after the Ebola epidemic of 2014: to do everything possible within the vast powers and resources of the U.S. government to prepare for the next disease outbreak and prevent it from becoming an epidemic or pandemic. They set up clinics in hot spots all over the world, whose job was to monitor the local situation and immediately send for adequate help to contain any threat. One of those clinics was in the Chinese province where Covid originated. One year later, the Trump White House dissolved the office, as part of the budget cuts needed when he cut taxes. The job of a White House pandemics office would have been to get ahead: to accelerate the response, empower experts, anticipate failures, and act quickly and transparently to solve problems. It’s impossible to assess the full impact of the 2018 decision to disband the White House office responsible for this work, but it is clear that eliminating the office contributed to the federal government’s sluggish domestic response. What’s especially concerning about the absence of this office today is that it was originally set up because a previous epidemic made the need for it quite clear. When asked about the slow roll-out of coronavirus tests in the U.S. on March 13, President Trump responded, “I don’t take responsibility at all.” Trump is not just responsible for it. He owns it. The Trump Plague is not just his responsibility. It and all the problems it caused are his fault.
Northgalus2002 almost 2 years ago
Gary, a few things about Trump vs. Biden concerning Covid. First, Trump got Covid before vaccines became widely available. Also, he got the Covid antiviral treatments that were not yet available to the general public. When Biden got Covid, he was fully vaxxed and boosted so he has only gotten a mild case and is currently recovering. Even when Trump was sick, I did not wish him dead. Much as I dislike him, I do not wish death on anyone.
elegantpie almost 2 years ago
Poor Trump. Was it something he said?
Free Radical almost 2 years ago
Amazing how the former president suffered so greatly from his infection, in the hospital receiving all the latest treatments and barely pulled through. Now the allegedly frail and weak President Biden is barely affected with minor symptoms. What a fake joke that former guy was, glad he is gone now.
SammySnyder almost 2 years ago
Because President Pence sounds so much better than President Harris.
IndyW almost 2 years ago
Another viewpoint, MSM wanted Trump out so Pence could take over. And MSM wants Biden to survive so Harris don’t take over.
Walter Kocker Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Whatever.
I’m just happy we have a grown-up in the Whitehouse.
Saurischia Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Well, let’s see. Trump with Covid insisted on exposing his driver and SS agents in a drive around to wave at his minions while Biden isolated so he wouldn’t infect others. Which do you think is more deserving of praise?
rs0204 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
That is completely and blatantly false. I did not have a shovel in my hands when trump got Covid. I had a bottle of 2018 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Brut.
Alas, I was not able to open it at the time…yet.
StackableContainers almost 2 years ago
I had a neighbor who complained about everything, never mowed his yard, filed false police reports against neighbors and did nuisance lawsuits. I had another neighbor who had backyard BBQs and invited lots of people, shoveled an elderly neighbors walk regularly after snow, and kept his yard looking very nice. Both died of covid. Guess for which I mourned and for which I didn’t…
I guess I’m just not as good as person as the impeccable, honest and always fair minded Gary Varvel.
syzygy47 almost 2 years ago
I can’t say that for the media, though collectively they’re the GQP strawman for the non-Fox factual reporters. Tell ya this though, any other president passes, respect and a moment of silence, thoughts and prayers. When Donny croaks, please plant a porta-potty above the grave. Even if it was a pay per use model, there’d be a line-up for blocks . He’s earned the contempt.
RAGs almost 2 years ago
Have you noticed how RWNJs flock to the Varvel Universe to further rightening lies?
Vidrinath Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Gary, as much as you don’t like history that you can’t control there ARE video recordings of recent events.
Such as people dancing in the streets when your false messiah lost.
This will be shocking to you but people who celebrated your guy losing are far more likely to wish Biden well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV93z7sK5Jc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgulCLMSTgc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ANcY-2u4kY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD4JVc8VW5M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN9xZB49eN8
Timothy Coyne Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I’m wondering if there is any influence on the media maybe due to a noticeable difference between the two cases of Covid as far as timing, transparency, etc..
mikecurley almost 2 years ago
Thank goodness Covid isn’t as political as it was
Up Your's almost 2 years ago
And Trump had the murderous variety, not this one that gives you the sniffles.
Radish the wordsmith almost 2 years ago
Trump had no empathy for the USA as he spread covid and killed a million people.
apfelzra Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I don’t see a problem here.
gopher gofer almost 2 years ago
I didn’t see any of the liberal commies feel any sort of empathy towards Trump when he caught the China Virus
♪ double your bigotry, double your fun…
Ignatz Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Gary, either show me ONE major media outlet wishing death upon Trump when he got COVID, or admit that you’re just full of it and make things up out of the paranoid fantasies that only exist in your head.
Dapperdan61 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
If 45 had died we would’ve never had a coup either democracy would still be intact but instead it’s now dead