At least Cuomo is taking action, though apparently #45 blocked them from using the ship they oh-so-generously “provided” and didn’t want them to use the Javits Center as an emergency hospital.
Didn’t trumpy say a number of masks were going to hospitals in NY, but then it came out they were actually going to a warehouse, to be sold through distribution process?
Let’s be blunt. Republicans hate it when people vote.
Their loathing for democracy was most clearly stated by right-wing guru Paul Weyrich, who laid out the case for voter suppression back in 1980: “I don’t want everybody to vote. … Our leverage in the elections quite candidly goes up as the voting populace goes down.”
Acting on his advice, Wisconsin Republicans have done everything in their power to throw roadblocks in the path of voting: blatant gerrymandering to dilute opposing votes; restricting hours of voter registration; limiting the areas where volunteers can register voters or the times when DMV offices can take your picture; moving primary elections from September to August so college students can’t vote; closing or constantly changing polling locations (especially in minority areas), preferably to places without public transportation; and of course the notorious and completely unnecessary photo-ID requirement.
To Republicans the current COVID global pandemic was like manna from heaven. It could be lethally dangerous for strangers to cluster in groups of 10 or more, so they could let nature do their dirty work for them by scaring citizens away from the polls. But only if the election were held as originally scheduled.
That’s why, given a special session of the Legislature during which they could have postponed the election (as 15 other states have done) or adopted a sensible alternative like all-mail-in voting (as Gov. Evers proposed), they literally didn’t give a minute’s consideration to either. “Vote if you dare” was their attitude.
So if you’re a public-spirited citizen who wants to vote — or an elderly poll worker who’d like to help you do it — remember: Republicans don’t just want to stop you, they want to kill you if you try.
brwydave Premium Member about 4 years ago
Coming soon to your favorite …..
Ally2005 about 4 years ago
Gov. Cuomo should use Rump Tower as a temporary hospital. I’m sure our war time President wouldn’t mind.
Motivemagus about 4 years ago
At least Cuomo is taking action, though apparently #45 blocked them from using the ship they oh-so-generously “provided” and didn’t want them to use the Javits Center as an emergency hospital.
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
He may not take his fake presidential Salary, but he’s still making millions off the govt….D U H !!
Pickled Pete about 4 years ago
Didn’t trumpy say a number of masks were going to hospitals in NY, but then it came out they were actually going to a warehouse, to be sold through distribution process?
kilioopu about 4 years ago
https://healthweather.us/?mode=Atypical Take a look at Florida.
ferddo about 4 years ago
Anybody find it odd that Trump said that people shouldn’t leave NY for FL… after he did that himself last October?
nancyellancampbelladams about 4 years ago
my thoughts exactly! And mar a lago would make a great hospital too!
William Bednar Premium Member about 4 years ago
It has evolved into Corona Man!
Redd Panda about 4 years ago
Predictions are, Florida will also be hit hard. Aw hell, everyone’s gonna get the crap kicked out of them.
Concretionist about 4 years ago
Concentrated population is exactly what Covid-19 likes best. It’s hard, but even more important in the city to STAY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER.
Zev about 4 years ago
Stop spreading the flus…
pamela welch Premium Member about 4 years ago
Great artwork, Rob ♥
sevaar777 about 4 years ago
Death Cheeto is still far fuglier than THAT creature. The song should be Orange-modified by replacing “make it”, with “screw them”..
Dtroutma about 4 years ago
The Eiffel tower too.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 4 years ago
Report from Wisconsin:
Let’s be blunt. Republicans hate it when people vote.
Their loathing for democracy was most clearly stated by right-wing guru Paul Weyrich, who laid out the case for voter suppression back in 1980: “I don’t want everybody to vote. … Our leverage in the elections quite candidly goes up as the voting populace goes down.”
Acting on his advice, Wisconsin Republicans have done everything in their power to throw roadblocks in the path of voting: blatant gerrymandering to dilute opposing votes; restricting hours of voter registration; limiting the areas where volunteers can register voters or the times when DMV offices can take your picture; moving primary elections from September to August so college students can’t vote; closing or constantly changing polling locations (especially in minority areas), preferably to places without public transportation; and of course the notorious and completely unnecessary photo-ID requirement.
To Republicans the current COVID global pandemic was like manna from heaven. It could be lethally dangerous for strangers to cluster in groups of 10 or more, so they could let nature do their dirty work for them by scaring citizens away from the polls. But only if the election were held as originally scheduled.
That’s why, given a special session of the Legislature during which they could have postponed the election (as 15 other states have done) or adopted a sensible alternative like all-mail-in voting (as Gov. Evers proposed), they literally didn’t give a minute’s consideration to either. “Vote if you dare” was their attitude.
So if you’re a public-spirited citizen who wants to vote — or an elderly poll worker who’d like to help you do it — remember: Republicans don’t just want to stop you, they want to kill you if you try.