And STILL NOW, there is no large scale testing and no data developed from the testing and NO strategy based on that data. And, there are NO plans to perform large scale testing. There is NO national strategy for coping with the virus and NO plans to develop one. NONE.
Trump’s idea of a national strategy is:
1. Declare that the federal government has no role to play, only the states.
2. Blame the states for not stockpiling medical resources in case of a world wide pandemic.
3. Declare that he is ‘not responsible at all’ and ‘give himself a 10’ for his handling of the pandemic.
4. Fire a military officer for trying to protect those under his command.
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And NOW, Jared is in charge. Any bets on who’s next? Maybe Ivanka?
The coronavirus pandemic is pushing countries around the world into a cutthroat competition for medical resources — and the United States is being cast as a leading villain.
President Donald Trump’s administration stands accused of effectively hijacking shipments of masks and additional crucial supplies meant for other countries, including U.S. allies, and strong-arming private firms to prioritize America over other parts of the world.
On Friday, Trump announced he was invoking the Defense Production Act to restrict U.S. exports of key medical gear.
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“It’s ‘Lord of the Flies: PPE Edition’,” said Jeremy Konyndyk, a former U.S. official who specializes in disaster response. “We need some global solidarity, and instead we have global competition.”
The international scramble mirrors the beggar-thy-neighbor competition among U.S. states for ventilators and other items considered vital to halting the spread of infections.
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It also could exacerbate and extend the crisis: If poorer countries are unable to stop the virus, it is even more likely reemerge in more developed parts of the world that thought they had defeated it.
Some inside the Trump administration are keenly aware of the risks. In a strategy document obtained by POLITICO and crafted by the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. officials argue that mitigating the virus in poorer countries “is critical for the safety and security of the American people.”
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Multiple reports emerged this week in which foreign officials accused Americans — including U.S. government representatives — of essentially commandeering shipments of medical supplies meant for other countries, among them generally well-off U.S. allies in Europe.
At least for me, being alone and being lonely are two entirely separate things. I’ve often been alone, but I’ve never felt “lonely”. Even when I miss a particular person, I still don’t feel “lonely”, i.e., cut off from the rest of the world.
The Surgeon General has said this is our “Pearl Harbor” moment. During the Pearl Harbor calamity we had a President worthy of the times, Franklin D Roosevelt. During our calamity we have Bozo the Clown for President.
Sanspareil about 4 years ago
Maybe coyotes are not meant to understand humanity!!
kaffekup about 4 years ago
I don’t feel lonely enough. There’s always someone around. Endlessly.
braindead Premium Member about 4 years ago
And STILL NOW, there is no large scale testing and no data developed from the testing and NO strategy based on that data. And, there are NO plans to perform large scale testing. There is NO national strategy for coping with the virus and NO plans to develop one. NONE.
Trump’s idea of a national strategy is:
1. Declare that the federal government has no role to play, only the states.
2. Blame the states for not stockpiling medical resources in case of a world wide pandemic.
3. Declare that he is ‘not responsible at all’ and ‘give himself a 10’ for his handling of the pandemic.
4. Fire a military officer for trying to protect those under his command.
.
And NOW, Jared is in charge. Any bets on who’s next? Maybe Ivanka?
Sanspareil about 4 years ago
Again why the rest of the world is laughing at the USA, but also crying at the same time!
Silly Season about 4 years ago
The coronavirus pandemic is pushing countries around the world into a cutthroat competition for medical resources — and the United States is being cast as a leading villain.
President Donald Trump’s administration stands accused of effectively hijacking shipments of masks and additional crucial supplies meant for other countries, including U.S. allies, and strong-arming private firms to prioritize America over other parts of the world.
On Friday, Trump announced he was invoking the Defense Production Act to restrict U.S. exports of key medical gear.
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“It’s ‘Lord of the Flies: PPE Edition’,” said Jeremy Konyndyk, a former U.S. official who specializes in disaster response. “We need some global solidarity, and instead we have global competition.”
The international scramble mirrors the beggar-thy-neighbor competition among U.S. states for ventilators and other items considered vital to halting the spread of infections.
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It also could exacerbate and extend the crisis: If poorer countries are unable to stop the virus, it is even more likely reemerge in more developed parts of the world that thought they had defeated it.
Some inside the Trump administration are keenly aware of the risks. In a strategy document obtained by POLITICO and crafted by the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. officials argue that mitigating the virus in poorer countries “is critical for the safety and security of the American people.”
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Multiple reports emerged this week in which foreign officials accused Americans — including U.S. government representatives — of essentially commandeering shipments of medical supplies meant for other countries, among them generally well-off U.S. allies in Europe.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/03/ppe-world-supplies-coronavirus-163955
Darsan54 Premium Member about 4 years ago
These are the kinda thoughts percolating up at 3am while you’re laying in the dark completely awake.
gammaguy about 4 years ago
At least for me, being alone and being lonely are two entirely separate things. I’ve often been alone, but I’ve never felt “lonely”. Even when I miss a particular person, I still don’t feel “lonely”, i.e., cut off from the rest of the world.
William Robbins Premium Member about 4 years ago
Yeah, maybe humanity will do some soul searching during all this. Naah…
Plods with ...™ about 4 years ago
’Bout time the dog caught up.
Bruce1253 about 4 years ago
The Surgeon General has said this is our “Pearl Harbor” moment. During the Pearl Harbor calamity we had a President worthy of the times, Franklin D Roosevelt. During our calamity we have Bozo the Clown for President.
Uboreme about 4 years ago
Yawn ☝️☝️☝️
Ray about 4 years ago
How can Carmen welcome a coyote to Humanity?
neatslob Premium Member about 4 years ago
There’s no lonely like being lonely in a crowded room.