" … Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. …"
Trump’s HHS secretary accidentally tells the truth: Racism is driving pandemic policy
Donald Trump’s administration is truly a one-trick pony. Whatever narratives Trump’s minions roll out, white supremacy and racism are always the baseline.
During an appearance last Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Nation,” Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar offered this explanation of why black people and other nonwhites are at such high risk of death from COVID-19:
Unfortunately the American population is a very diverse — it is a population with significant unhealthy co-morbidities that do make many individuals in our communities, in particular African-American, minority communities, particularly at risk here because of significant underlying disease health disparities and disease co-morbidities and that is an unfortunate legacy in our health care system that we need to address.
Azar detailed these “co-morbidities” as primarily meaning obesity, diabetes and hypertension. To state the obvious, the Trump administration has done nothing to address these and other health problems. Moreover, it is actively working to overturn the Affordable Care Act and other programs shown to improve health outcomes for the American people.
The implications of Azar’s comments are clear enough, despite the superficial language of concern: Black and brown communities and individuals are somehow responsible for dying at higher rates from the coronavirus pandemic and the nation’s “unfortunate” diversity is at least partly to blame. Of course, after making those comments Azar attempted, predictably, to backtrack and deflect.
When Trump is out of office, and the following President appoints new inspectors who take on the backlog of Trump investigations that Barr is suppressing, Trump will scream about how unfair it is for a President to change out inspectors…
“I am self funding and will hire the best people,” said Donald J. Trump in his 2015 campaign, “not the biggest donors!” Even if he did “hire the best people” in early 2016, “the best people” have either: a. been fired; b. resigned; c. forced out; d. indicted, charged, and convicted; or e. all of the above. And incredibly, there are still posts unfilled, and have been unfilled since his inauguration.
Dtroutma almost 4 years ago
They look to bright and qualified.
lopaka almost 4 years ago
The wannabe dictator is surrounding himself with a..kissers. A typical tactic. He needs a banana republic to retire to.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
What Mitch is doing to the judiciary scares me more.
superposition almost 4 years ago
From a famous document
" … Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. …"
https://tinyurl.com/sb7c56h
Display almost 4 years ago
He’ll never get sick of sycophants.
Quabaculta almost 4 years ago
Hey!!! There’s Larry, Moe and Curly!!!
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 4 years ago
These guys look overqualified…Hair Furor ONLY wants people DUMBER then he is…
Ontman almost 4 years ago
I’m surprised he hasn’t nominated Don Jr. or Eric for some official role.
ideations almost 4 years ago
No vetting here.
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Incompetents JUST IN HIS LIKENESS!
mourdac Premium Member almost 4 years ago
No vaseline for chapped lips or knee pads?
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
I haven’t seen such government goings-on since the Soviet Union.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Too much tooth.. trump likes toothless, for several reasons…
JohnHarry Premium Member almost 4 years ago
lopaka: pretty sure he already has one. It’s called FLORIDA. He has his Drug Lord compound in Palm Beach.
Radish the wordsmith almost 4 years ago
Trump’s HHS secretary accidentally tells the truth: Racism is driving pandemic policy
Donald Trump’s administration is truly a one-trick pony. Whatever narratives Trump’s minions roll out, white supremacy and racism are always the baseline.
During an appearance last Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Nation,” Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar offered this explanation of why black people and other nonwhites are at such high risk of death from COVID-19:
Unfortunately the American population is a very diverse — it is a population with significant unhealthy co-morbidities that do make many individuals in our communities, in particular African-American, minority communities, particularly at risk here because of significant underlying disease health disparities and disease co-morbidities and that is an unfortunate legacy in our health care system that we need to address.
Azar detailed these “co-morbidities” as primarily meaning obesity, diabetes and hypertension. To state the obvious, the Trump administration has done nothing to address these and other health problems. Moreover, it is actively working to overturn the Affordable Care Act and other programs shown to improve health outcomes for the American people.
The implications of Azar’s comments are clear enough, despite the superficial language of concern: Black and brown communities and individuals are somehow responsible for dying at higher rates from the coronavirus pandemic and the nation’s “unfortunate” diversity is at least partly to blame. Of course, after making those comments Azar attempted, predictably, to backtrack and deflect.
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/05/trumps-hhs-secretary-accidentally-tells-the-truth-racism-is-driving-pandemic-policy/
ferddo almost 4 years ago
When Trump is out of office, and the following President appoints new inspectors who take on the backlog of Trump investigations that Barr is suppressing, Trump will scream about how unfair it is for a President to change out inspectors…
streetbeater almost 4 years ago
M-O-S-T C-O-R-R-U-P-T P-R-E-S-I-D-E-N-T E-V-E-R ! ! !
The Love of Money is . . . almost 4 years ago
The cartoonist forgot to put “Private Bathroom” on the opened door that was opened. I can almost hear the sound of a toilet flushing.
Bookworm almost 4 years ago
“I am self funding and will hire the best people,” said Donald J. Trump in his 2015 campaign, “not the biggest donors!” Even if he did “hire the best people” in early 2016, “the best people” have either: a. been fired; b. resigned; c. forced out; d. indicted, charged, and convicted; or e. all of the above. And incredibly, there are still posts unfilled, and have been unfilled since his inauguration.
Ally2005 almost 4 years ago
Mr. President, If you done watching tv/tweeting/hamberdering, your 1:00, 1:01 and 1:02 IG applicants are here.
jal333 almost 4 years ago
One day, he will be marched off in handcuffs and I will cheer, if I am here.
tee929 almost 4 years ago
The all look like Jeff Dunham ventriloquist dummies……….
Redd Panda almost 4 years ago
All this winning has got me down. Anybody seen my 401k? Oy!
pamela welch Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Snap!! The ’toon of the day, congratulations Nick ♥
djtenltd almost 4 years ago
HA!! Moe, Larry, & Curly!