Are you exhausted? You should be. Trump is exhausting. The past four years have been a whirlwind of exhaustion. Crisis after Tweet after manufactured crisis,
Category: Covid-19
World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize
Although President Trump had his heart set on the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, he did not actually make the cut. That honor has gone to
Trump finally finds something he is good at: spreading Covid-19
These are just the names we know so far. As each day passes, it is likely more people will test positive. It must be a nightmare to work anywhere near the White House.
Why is Trump still the President?
Americans do not need to watch propaganda videos. They do not require a ‘Dear Leader’. Do the right thing. Make sure you vote. Help others vote. No matter what Trump says, wear a mask and keep each other safe.
Where is Pence?
Why Pence has yet to test positive is a mystery as he was present at the super-spreader Rose Garden event where many members of the Trump Administration are believed to have contracted Covid-19.
Trump went on a ‘proof of life’ joyride
By any standard, Trump’s joyride is a callous disregard for the people around him. Lives are at risk for no reason other than to prop up a failing politician.
Who is running the country?
Does anyone actually believe that a man who is hooked up to an IV containing strong anti-viral drugs is well enough to be the top man in charge?
Hold the Schadenfreude: this is bad
So now that Trump has tested positive, there is a certain measure of schadenfreude at the news, but that sentiment will not last long. If Trump becomes unable to perform his duties, the Presidency must pass, to Pence. If Pence tests positive for Covid (and he very well might), and he too becomes incapacitated, the Presidency must be passed to Nancy Pelosi.
We are in for a long and hard winter
Every governor of every state should be pleading with their citizens to put on a mask, wash their hands, and avoid social gatherings.
‘Test and Trace’ works.
Instead of increasing test and trace capacity, the United States had lost much of it’s testing infrastructure by the end of July .