The Orange Bloviator will never be great regardless of what’s thrust at or through him. Except maybe a great example of failure. Biden would probably rise to the occasion on the shoulders of his staff. Bernie isn’t so clear to me. He might be able to convert from a prophet crying in the wilderness to a great political leader. Certainly he has much legislative experience. I worry, though, about whether he can learn how to create consensus and motivate people who aren’t so radical as his followers.
Every one of those four is waaaay too dang old. Bernie and Nancy seem to have their wits about them. Biden’s brain is just old and doesn’t work quite right, while Trump seems to have some sort of dementia aggravated by his psychopathology. Oh well, I’ve been holding my nose and voting for over 50 years. America, what a country!
trump at his rally/briefing and his team come out with all kinds of happy talk.. yet when we watch the news we get a different picture. I wish one of those brave reporters would ask.. “how can both your happy talk.. and what we see on the news 20 minutes later both be true”? Is it a case of “don’t believe your lying eyes” as trump is wont to say?
Biden has lost an opportunity to speak words of stability and against Trump by not going public. I think he could, with the help of staff, put out short briefings that include answers to important questions and level-headed discussion of how we should continue to self-isolate until it is clear this thing is under control.
n 2017, the White House’s National Security Council Directorate for Global Health Security and Biodefense survived the transition 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.One year later, the White House dissolved the office, leaving the country less prepared for pandemics like covid-19.The U.S. government’s slow and inadequate response to the new coronavirus underscores the need for organized, accountable leadership to prepare for and respond to pandemic threats.In a health security crisis, speed is essential. When this new coronavirus emerged, there was no clear White House-led structure to oversee our response, and we lost valuable time. Health systems are struggling to test patients and keep pace with growing caseloads. The specter of rapid community transmission and exponential growth is real and daunting. 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 has 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’s his fault.
Concretionist about 4 years ago
The Orange Bloviator will never be great regardless of what’s thrust at or through him. Except maybe a great example of failure. Biden would probably rise to the occasion on the shoulders of his staff. Bernie isn’t so clear to me. He might be able to convert from a prophet crying in the wilderness to a great political leader. Certainly he has much legislative experience. I worry, though, about whether he can learn how to create consensus and motivate people who aren’t so radical as his followers.
sevaar777 about 4 years ago
Sanders, has the character and integrity to lead. It’s the intelligence of the American people to notice that, that I have deep concerns about.
DonPoole about 4 years ago
Every one of those four is waaaay too dang old. Bernie and Nancy seem to have their wits about them. Biden’s brain is just old and doesn’t work quite right, while Trump seems to have some sort of dementia aggravated by his psychopathology. Oh well, I’ve been holding my nose and voting for over 50 years. America, what a country!
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 4 years ago
trump at his rally/briefing and his team come out with all kinds of happy talk.. yet when we watch the news we get a different picture. I wish one of those brave reporters would ask.. “how can both your happy talk.. and what we see on the news 20 minutes later both be true”? Is it a case of “don’t believe your lying eyes” as trump is wont to say?
chromosome Premium Member about 4 years ago
Biden has lost an opportunity to speak words of stability and against Trump by not going public. I think he could, with the help of staff, put out short briefings that include answers to important questions and level-headed discussion of how we should continue to self-isolate until it is clear this thing is under control.
Radish the wordsmith about 4 years ago
We’re all doomed.
kilioopu about 4 years ago
We sure don’t have our Lincoln or FDR right now…
Diane Lee Premium Member about 4 years ago
n 2017, the White House’s National Security Council Directorate for Global Health Security and Biodefense survived the transition 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.One year later, the White House dissolved the office, leaving the country less prepared for pandemics like covid-19.The U.S. government’s slow and inadequate response to the new coronavirus underscores the need for organized, accountable leadership to prepare for and respond to pandemic threats.In a health security crisis, speed is essential. When this new coronavirus emerged, there was no clear White House-led structure to oversee our response, and we lost valuable time. Health systems are struggling to test patients and keep pace with growing caseloads. The specter of rapid community transmission and exponential growth is real and daunting. 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 has 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’s his fault.
ferddo about 4 years ago
Doesn’t matter how effective the Trump administration is or isn’t, good Trumpers are already celebrating its “winning”…
mattro65 about 4 years ago
It’s unfortunate that more people will remember the money and forget about the pathetic initial response.