600 more dead in New York in the last 24 hours. The president inciting protesters. What is wrong with this picture? Hospital and emergency medical workers aren’t an endless resource. They can get tired, sick and overwhelmed. Let these protesters back to work after they sign a waiver giving up any right to receive medical attention, or give the governors and health workers a real chance to catch up before adding to the load.
If there is still any doubt at all in your mind about the awful, low quality of this “President”, you’re part of the problem. And right now, we really don’t need a bigger problem.
In 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.
RAGs about 4 years ago
Trump uses deflectors so the blame will land on others. (he hopes)
DrDon1 about 4 years ago
Xi in China … Liar-in-Chief in USA … The world suffers because of both!
Monchoxyz about 4 years ago
Me and my brother were watching Abbott and Costello Who’s on first routine just yesterday.
Daeder about 4 years ago
Give him the hook!
well-i-never about 4 years ago
600 more dead in New York in the last 24 hours. The president inciting protesters. What is wrong with this picture? Hospital and emergency medical workers aren’t an endless resource. They can get tired, sick and overwhelmed. Let these protesters back to work after they sign a waiver giving up any right to receive medical attention, or give the governors and health workers a real chance to catch up before adding to the load.
Radish the wordsmith about 4 years ago
Disgraceful Trump is at fault. We were notified in November, Republicans chose not to listen or act.
Concretionist about 4 years ago
If there is still any doubt at all in your mind about the awful, low quality of this “President”, you’re part of the problem. And right now, we really don’t need a bigger problem.
Dtroutma about 4 years ago
Abbott and Costello made stupid funny, Bonespurs doesn’t.
cocavan11 about 4 years ago
A bit of dialog from Forrest Gump comes to mind: “My mama says that stupid is as stupid does.”
Diane Lee Premium Member about 4 years ago
In 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.
kreima about 4 years ago
WHO’s on first.
jtburgess Premium Member about 4 years ago
I always liked the classic rock version: Who’s on first.Guess Who’s on second, And on third? – Yes!
timbob2313 Premium Member about 4 years ago
OH YES. Trump announced that he was restarting his rallies. OK. Let those dipwads attend. See who is right, Trump, or the Public Health experts