Swine Flu of 2009 Killed 12,500 Americans, Yet There Was No Media Panic. Why?

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I was around during 2009. We had the internet during 2009. I watched the news daily in 2009. Where was the outrage, the fear, the concern? Where was the streaming body count on cable news? I barely heard mention by the media of the Swine Flu H1N1 which originated in Mexico. Not even FOX News covered it. I wonder why?

Who was president then? Oh…Obama right after they passed Obamacare. Hmm. No wonder the press didn’t cover it. No wonder Democrat governors weren’t demanding hospital equipment and beds on national pressers. No wonder we weren’t told to wash our hands. No wonder Dr. Fauci was nonchalant about it at the time. No wonder there was no shelter in place which would have tanked the already weak economy. No wonder they didn’t close schools. No wonder we didn’t ban incoming flights from hotbed countries. The economy couldn’t go any lower at that point. Plus, Obama was the most non-transparent president in modern history. And the media was and still is the most protective of a president that I’ve ever seen. Yet Susan Rice is asking for Trump to resign? Really? Trump has been transparent about this virus from day one even while he was being impeached under false premises.

The 2009 flu pandemic was the second H1N1 pandemic the world had seen — the first being the 1918 Spanish flu, still the most deadly pandemic in history. The 2009 pandemic was caused by a new strain of H1N1 that originated in Mexico in the spring of 2009 before spreading to the rest of the world. By June of that year, there were enough cases that the World Health Organization declared the swine flu outbreak a pandemic.

In the U.S., between April 2009 and April 2010, the CDC estimates there were 60.8 million cases of swine flu, with over 274,000 hospitalizations and nearly 12,500 deaths. Live Science

The American public has been aware of this outbreak in China since February and knew about the citizens returning that were in quarantine across the country, yet people still crowded the subways of New York, still attended Mardi Gras in New Orleans, still visited contagious rest homes, still packed bars and restaurants, still went on cruises, still crowded beaches for spring break, still went on European vacations, still attended concerts and conventions, and still took ubers and taxis, i.e. they ignored warnings and common sense. They behaved like a surfer ignoring the risk of an undertow. An undertow is invisible, much like this virus, and deadly.

If we had done nothing about this outbreak in the U.S. and the media never reported it like during the Obama Administration, the death toll would probably be at 10,000 by now and the media would be foaming at the mouth claiming it’s Trump’s fault. But we did try to contain and starve it by closing down businesses across the country at the risk of job losses. No telling how many lives were saved so far. And the media is still claiming it’s Trump’s fault. He’s damned if he does anything and damned if he does nothing.

The 2009 flu pandemic primarily affected children and young adults, and 80% of the deaths were in people younger than 65, the CDC reported. That was unusual, considering that most strains of flu viruses, including those that cause seasonal flu, cause the highest percentage of deaths in people ages 65 and older. But in the case of the swine flu, older people seemed to have already built up enough immunity to the group of viruses that H1N1 belongs to, so weren’t affected as much. Live Science

Another difference between the two pandemics was testing.

The most commonly used test for H1N1 is called a rapid influenza diagnostic test, which looks for substances (antigens) on a swab sample from the nose or back of the throat. These tests can provide results in about 15 minutes. Mayo Clinic

A test with results in 15 minutes is a huge difference between the two epidemics. Obviously with such a quick test, patients would know within minutes if they were contagious and possibly stop the spread. There was no need to have test kits manufactured. No need to send them somewhere awaiting results for days. But even with this convenience, there were 60 million cases of the Swine Flu in the U.S. under the Obama Administration.

What’s the main difference between the Coronavirus and the Swine Flu other than the politics:

— Coronavirus is far deadlier than the flu. Thus far, the mortality rate for coronavirus (the number of reported cases divided by the number of deaths) is around 3% to 4%, although it’s likely to be lower because many cases have not yet been reported. The flu’s rate is 0.1%. MIT Technology Report

Maybe the moral of this tale of two epidemics is that Trump took it more seriously. He didn’t want one person to die. Trump has more compassion. He had instincts to ban flights from China early on at the ridicule of “I-did-that” Biden and the biased hateful media, possibly saving thousands of lives. He recommended isolation of people at the risk of his great economy that he was running on. So he cared more about the people than his reelection which ironically may get him re-elected. Because when you do something selfless rather than selfish, you are a better leader.

One thing we have learned so far is that Pelosi cares little about “the workers of America.” She held up a perfectly perfect stimulus bill that was ready on Sunday by adding a lot of liberal pork to it and claiming it was all for corporations before and now for the workers. The woman is a pathological liar. She should be removed from her position immediately. The bill has still not been passed as more and more workers are getting laid off (probably her intent) from suffering companies and more and more suffering patients are dying in hospitals awaiting needed supplies. She has unemployment and blood on her hands. She wants nothing more than to tank Trump’s economy at all costs. Thanks a lot selfish, heartless, greedy Nancy.

The Cure vs. Health of our Country. Physical Health vs. Mental Health.

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO GO BACK TO WORK?

This is the big dilemma right now. Should we continue to shut down the country to starve the virus or allow some of our younger folks to return to the workplace in certain businesses? So far the shutting down hasn’t really worked that well. Some of the new cases have not followed the guidelines, obviously. They’ve continued have get togethers, babysit grandchildren, shake hands, gone to bars, gone to movies, shopped without precautions, used public transportation, gone to crowded beaches, etc, and now we are paying the price for those that were irresponsible.

As a senior that is highly responsible for myself, I’d rather see the country flourishing with a strong economy than everyone sitting home in the off chance that a senior citizen like myself may catch the virus. We are the responsible generation. We are the baby boomers. We survived the polio disease, the “love generation,” and the Vietnam War. I think we can avoid being sneezed on or touching a contaminated surface. Give us some credit. Why would we want to see our country and children suffering and grandkids too all cooped up in their homes in their bathrobes? We can’t stand it. It has us mentally stressed.

Who are all these people getting the virus? Where have they been and who have they been around? Didn’t they get the message to isolate themself? If they had, they should be alive. I know it’s highly contagious but those that have gotten it have either continued to go to work, take cruises, flights, subways, elevators, shopping, babysitting, visiting family, and other inadvisable activities. Don’t be a “close talker” like in Seinfeld.

So once the stay in place is over, let some of the young, healthy folk get back to work already. If they happen to get the virus, we have some medicines that seem to be helping with the cure. If they continue to follow the guidelines while at work like social distancing, they probably won’t get it. But if they stay home for weeks on end feeling worthless that will damage their mental health, psyche, and confidence. I can already see their affect changing after two weeks of this isolation.

I know grandparents who are crying from this shutdown because their grown children got laid off. That alone will affect their health more than some droplet floating in the air. Seniors are very capable to wear the masks and rubber gloves when going out and washing when home again. We got the message three weeks ago when we first heard of China’s outbreak and Americans coming home to our hospitals. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out there will be breaches in containment. We’re not shy or embarrassed. We’ll be careful. Don’t ruin a generation of hardworking young folks for the sake of us. We can handle it.

I think the young folks should serve their country and get back to work. We send young men to war don’t we? This is just a different kind of war. A war to save our country from going under. It will be a skeleton crew at best but at least it will bring back the strength of the nation. Nothing worse than a damaged soul of our nation and people. People want to work, love to work; let them work. Of course, some areas are hotbeds for this virus and that would have to be determined. Maybe allow certain cities to reopen for business and others have to wait. Restaurants will have to redesign their seating until complete eradication. Tables at least six feet apart and no bar seating. Maybe no waiters until the virus is completely gone. Just a means to order via a table computer then walk up and pick it up when ready. We are a very creative country. Let’s use some of that technology.

This shutting down the country for one man’s mother, who is probably a shut in anyway, is getting ridiculous. Let’s get real. We love our seniors but they aren’t babies. Some survived the depression and three wars. They can take care of themselves unless they are in a rest home. Rest homes have their own challenges with cleanliness before this virus epidemic.

And to able-bodied seniors, help your country by not wandering around in shopping malls ordering coffee up close to others. Follow the goddamn guidelines or you will be the next victim. Show America that we aren’t a careless, helpless, clueless, irresponsible generation. Wait for this virus to be contained and eradicated before you venture out and about again. It’s because of our vulnerability that the country is shut down. We have to be smart and not rely on others to care for us. Save your card club, coffee klatches, or lunch with the ladies for another time. Stay home to save America. We are at war. The country needs you to follow the guidelines.

I’m a tough love kinda gal. Similar to Trump’s approach. Must be my construction background. We aren’t snowflake seniors.

Pray for America’s Health and The World’s Too!

Cuomo is Spreading Fear Now.

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Cuomo says what is happening in New York City will spread to your city in two weeks, three weeks, four or more. That’s plain old fear mongering. He is wrong. Other cities have been on lockdown and many followed the rules a little better and much sooner than New Yorkers have. When New Yorkers were riding the subway and kibitzing about it (Dana Perino), we were holed up in our homes on the West Coast. It’s no wonder they have an epidemic there. They didn’t take it seriously. Most recently they’ve been playing in the parks while Idahoans were working on their computers in a small home office. He can’t compare apples to oranges. But he is. I thought he had common sense, but he doesn’t any longer. He’s a typical Democrat that lies. He’s lost my respect.

He’s also trying to steal Trump’s narrative of putting folks back to work in a week. It’s not his idea, it’s Trump’s. Trump said “the cure can’t be worse than the problem.” In a few weeks it will be, that’s why we have to restart the economy engine. Trump said “we can do two things at once: protect ourselves and open up companies.” Cuomo cannot steal Trump’s plan. Cuomo also said we can do two things at once. Cuomo wants all “negative tested” people to go back to work. The number of tested people is so small compared to non tested people, it wouldn’t help companies. Trump wants all young people without underlying conditions to go back to work and keep their distance and deploy sanitary habits. Just because you test negative doesn’t mean you won’t get it later. Dumb idea Cuomo.

He is claiming Trump is implying human lives are dispensable. Complete lie. Trump has never implied that nor said it. It’s actually some in Hollywood that have said that. He predicts Trump’s plan will be clumsy, careless, and heartless. What does he know? Nothing. Trump has not even implemented it yet. Cuomo seems to be a better clairvoyant than a listener. He doesn’t comprehend that well, as I’ve noticed before. He needs to listen more and talk less. Open up your listening ears, as Judge Judy used to say. (Not a big fan of hers any longer since she endorsed Bloomberg. Thought she had better sense. Go figure.)

I think in six days the cases and death rate will come down; and if not in certain areas, we will keep the lockdown in those specific areas. That’s common sense: containing the virus to one area. It’s the Democrats holding back the economy right now. The Democrats won’t agree on a stimulus plan because they want to pack it with a bunch of foolish “green new deal” nonsense. It’s the Democrats hurting the working people at this point. God is testing us right now. He wants to know if we can come together. Don’t flunk the test, Dems.

Cuomo is basically speaking for his mother who is probably on lockdown in her home. He needs to separate his personal feelings for his mother from his dialog. His mother won’t be going to work. It’s a false narrative that he is defending.

Wake up Democrat Politicians and stop being selfish, political, insensitive, and uncaring. Get a bill signed that will help the workers who are out of work. Stop playing politics! And Cuomo needs to stop spreading fear and go home and relax. He’s making the problem worse with his rants, lies, and speculations. Go home Cuomo. You’ll get your ventilators! They’re being manufactured as you rant.

Where is Lyin’ Biden Hidin’?

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WOMAN SEARCHING FOR JOE BIDEN.

Where’s “I did that” Joe? Where’s the Democrat candidate who’s won the most states so far? Where’s the guy who says he’d be able to handle the coronavirus better than Trump? Where’s the guy who’ll beat Trump like a drum? Where are they hiding him?

For the last few weeks all we’ve seen is New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acting very presidential at press conferences speaking passionately and intelligently, neither of which Biden can do. He’s a stark contrast to Biden. I think Cuomo is vying for the Democrat primary candidate as the rest of the candidates could not do what he does daily. None of them have personalities or senses of humor like Cuomo. None of them can speak from the heart and off the cuff like Cuomo. I don’t really know the history of Cuomo, but he looks like a viable candidate for their top ticket.

When Biden’s not lying about Trump’s handling of the coronavirus epidemic, he’s in hiding. I hear Joe’s going to make a statement today via video. I’m all ears waiting with bated breath. A little late to the party, Joe. Where have you been for two weeks? Everything that could be said has already been said. Your eleventh hour speech will do nothing for us. Save your strength for the convention. You’re gonna need it.

I can see a brokered convention coming. The election has taken the backseat to the war on the coronavirus crisis and the two candidates remaining (Biden and Bernie) are not getting any airtime. If they do get airtime, all they do is repeat their same old insults on Trump. They have no plans, ideas, or a doctrine that makes economic sense. Perfect time to slip in someone else like Andrew Cuomo. Any Democrat with a brain knows that Biden can’t stand on a stage next to Trump during a debate. It would be unfair and cruel. But if Cuomo stood up next to Trump, now we’ve got ourselves a presidential debate. Not that I want Trump to lose but at least give him a challenge from someone relevant.

And why wouldn’t the Democrats want a true Progressive to run against Trump? One that has years of political experience, is a seasoned speaker, and has common sense. One who is age appropriate. Cuomo may not have a conservative doctrine like Trump has, but better than Biden I’m sure. The Democrats should take a long look at Cuomo and consider him to replace Biden. Biden is not up for the challenge. He has serious mental issues and his wife is hiding it. Someone needs to talk to her.

Our country is going through unprecedented times. We’ll have massive layoffs soon and huge jump in unemployment checks going out. This is all the result of the virus not our economy. If everyone is patient and follows the shelter in place orders, the virus will starve and companies can reopen for business as usual. Patience is a virtue which we are all beginning to lose, but we must persevere. We are in a battle like we’ve never had before and during an election year. The perfect storm.

Trump is handling the coronavirus outbreak very presidentially too. But it’s taking a toll on him, no doubt. He didn’t deserve this outbreak. He has spent three years defending himself against hoaxes contrived by the Democrats all the while running our country successfully and now this? Out of the blue. Blindsided. No good deed goes unpunished? Really? And astonishingly, the damn coronavirus was creeping on our shores right when poor Trump was up for impeachment. Talk about a distraction! This has all the components for a government conspiracy novel but a literary agent would pass on it saying “it’s too contrived and unimaginable.” Yeah, no one would believe it. But it happened.

Trump’s daily press conferences have been informative and reassuring to Americans. Some of the reporters ask snarky, unnecessary, repetitive questions making us want to slap them down; but that notwithstanding, Trump is keeping his cool.

Wherever lyin’ Biden is hidin’ makes no difference as he’s irrelevant during this war on the invisible enemy. And Mike Pence is as cool as a cucumber and very presidential. Look out 2024.

Being Patient = Less Patients = Back to Work Soon.

An “Invisible Enemy” Like in the Movie, The Predator.

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As in the movie, we are at war with an invisible enemy that we can’t see to fight it. It’s impossible to know when we leave the house, if we’re going to happen to breath it in, touch it, and transfer it back into our homes. It could be just one droplet on the gasoline nozzle, the box just delivered to your house, even on your personal mailbox. We don’t know. And there’s no laser gun like in the movie to obliterate it.

We try to put on plastic gloves for the obvious places where the news has warned us about like doorknobs, shopping carts, money, and slot machines. But there are so many more places to encounter this invisible enemy: on the cylinder at the drive up bank window, at the ATM machine, on the blue U.S. Post Office mailbox handle, on the payphone, on the box of cereal just purchased, on the pen at the credit card machine. We almost have to wear plastic gloves whenever we leave the house.

If we get take out food, how do we know if the predator was inside the restaurant floating through the air and landing on our food? We don’t. If we get home delivery of food, how do we know the delivery person didn’t cough the predator onto the bag or pizza box it comes in? We don’t. We almost have to avoid those encounters or wash them down once inside the home. Maybe zap our take-in prepared food in the microwave before eating. It’s unseemly to behave in this manner, but it is the only way to kill the predator.

No more family dinners with your seemingly healthy family. They are one cough away from spreading the invisible enemy unbeknownst to them. They are one hug away from transferring a predator onto your clothing which you’ll touch later. Even though you’ll ask for no handshakes or kisses, that doesn’t stop the predator. It’ll find another way to invade the whole family. It doesn’t care what political party you are with or how old you are. It’s an equal opportunity predator.

With the shelter in place order, we’ll be visiting fewer and fewer public places; but we’ll always need replacement food or medicine. Will this predator be lying in wait for our accidental encounter? Will we be aware of Its presence? Not likely. It can disguise Itself on a family member, even a grandchild. We won’t be able to spot It. This is why we must stay away from our loved ones for a few weeks. The predator will starve as It must live in a human’s cells. With no humans around to attack, It will have nowhere to go. With no cells to invade, It dissipates. It goes away until another time, another year, another place. By then we’ll have the vaccine.

Stay home = Stay well = Starve the predator.

COVID-19 Silver Lining: No Election News!

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What election? No one cares. No more rallies. No more debates. No more town halls. No more results. Some guy won all the states last Tuesday but no one cares. The winner has no say in our current crisis: the war against an invisible enemy. Whatever he says is worthless. Trump is getting 24-7 coverage with his daily coronavirus updates, governor telephone calls, and FEMA meetings. He’s even getting along with governors and some journalists except for the same one who asks, “Why are you calling it a China Virus? Isn’t that racist?” Could be the dumbest question of the year by a journalist. She should be fired.

What’s Joe doing today besides complaining on some weird video that Trump had mishandled the epidemic from the beginning and is xenophobic, racist, and incompetent. Who’s watching Biden videos? Probably China, Hollywood, and Pelosi, as he is their last great hope. Bernie’s done. He’s crying in a Russian beer somewhere. They didn’t want him. He and his protege AOC may as well quit the race.

I was wondering what the first silver linings would be: 1) No election news. 2) It is how well the Trump Administration is handling the war against an invisible enemy that came from China. Trump has nicknamed the coronavirus the China Virus, despite the press’s calls for it being racist. When all else fails for these poor, poor journalists: claim racism. Trump even called them out for sitting too close in the press room today. Classic Trump.

Trump is as serious as anyone has ever seen him. He’s fearful of the economy which has tanked. He’s fearful of unemployment which has escalated. He’s fearful of deaths which haven’t increased terribly but still a big concern as the cases have. Trump’s demeanor shows a new side to him to the average Joe. They never knew he had a serious side or what they call “presidential.” Press conferences are the new rallies.

Biden wouldn’t be able to handle this crisis. He’d be hiding in a room which he calls the “situation room” asking for advice but wouldn’t enlighten the public. That’s the Obama way. They would be hiding the number of cases, keeping the borders open, allowing flights to continue as well as businesses. Neither of them have ever run a business and have no clue how to obtain supplies or get help from the private sector. They’d be hiding Biden from public speaking because he can’t speak intelligently in public.

I think when this is all said and done, Trump comes out smelling like a rose sort of like after 9-11 when Bush came out like smelling like a “rose” bush. Trump’s economy, although great one month ago, wasn’t even being reported. But if the death toll stays down and the market comes back as well as jobs, Trump will win hands down. He will have proven to the people that he can handle the biggest crisis since 9-11 despite never being a politician before. He has the “art of the deal” no matter what the deal is. Even an invisible enemy. Trump is able to learn on the job and adjust– what we call a “quick study.”

Third silver lining: Drive In Movie Theatres are making a comeback. Always enjoyed those. Now if Facebook goes under, we’ll all be better off.

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NY Governor Cuomo Doesn’t Understand the Federal Guidelines.

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SENIORS FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES: COOKING AND EATING AT HOME.

The Federal Government cannot put restrictions on each and every state. That’s up to governors. That’s why we have governors. The Federal Government has been very clear from the beginning of this outbreak on guidelines of what not to do and what to do. How much clearer do they need to be? I read them loud and clear: avoid crowds, eat from home, avoid flights, avoid public transportation, wash hands upon entering your home. It’s really pretty simple common sense stuff, but apparently Gov. Cuomo doesn’t get it. He needs the Federal Government to come into his city and take over. He wants national restrictions. He’s asking for the National Guard.

CA Gov. Newsom gets it. It’s a little hard to enforce, but at least he gets it. And I’m no fan of Newsom. Stay home if you’re over the age of 65. PERIOD. Cook, drink wine, and be merry in your home. You should have already gotten enough food (no hoarding) weeks ago. There’s some things you can go without. And he’s closing all bars, wine tasting (which is unnecessary), and clubs. He’s asking restaurants to cut patrons to half. These are common sense suggestions which the restaurants should have already taken into consideration. We’re not a nanny country. We don’t need government to tell us what to do at all times. Sometimes we have to use good judgment, make smart choices, be considerate, and try to be flexible. Sometimes our judgment is not up to par, and that’s when the government steps in.

Every state is different. What’s good for San Francisco may not be good for Twin Falls, Idaho. For the Federal Government to put the same restrictions on every state would be inadvisable, but that’s what Cuomo wants. Leave it up to the governors, please. And Cuomo please stop your press conferences. You’re not running for president. If he can’t figure out what to do in his state, he should keep it to himself. We don’t need to hear from him daily. He actually said, “We are in chaos.” Speak for yourself, Cuomo. JEB likes that word too. Coincidence. I don’t think so. They crave chaos.

Also hospitals don’t have a shortage of beds yet. Why set up emergency tents with beds until they do? That would be wasteful. FEMA is ready for any outbreak that one city cannot handle. That’s what they do. No need to call them in beforehand. That would be selfish and a waste of valuable personnel and money. This is another of Cuomo’s brainstorms. He seriously needs to shut up as he’s just spreading fear and disinformation. Maybe that’s his intent. Spread fear and crash the market even more. And why do we need to televise him? We don’t. He should just be on NY channels.

Trump has done so much good for our country. For the left to hang this China virus around his neck is not only unfair but cruel. But that’s what the left are–cruel. They will look for anything to bring him down in November. Let’s stand by our president and show him it’s not his fault. Let’s nip this contagious virus in the bud by following the guidelines set in place weeks ago. 68 deaths is not a pandemic really in 2-1/2 months nor are 3,800 cases out of 300 million population, but the media will hype it as one. A pandemic would be 138,000 cases with 6,000 deaths, IMO. This is not 9-11, our last real crisis.

And to the idiot who posted a picture of a crowded airport labeling it “Government incompetence:” or something to that effect, maybe you were being selfish by traveling overseas against the guidelines during an epidemic. Guidelines said “avoid long flights.” Duh! You didn’t need to return. It was optional. Continue on your stupid vacation and return when it’s over. For everyone to return at once was not smart. Just stay in Europe if you think our government isn’t handling the epidemic properly. We won’t miss you. See how long you’ll last with socialized medicine.

What to Expect in Tonight’s Debate.

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WILL BIDEN CHALLENGE BERNIE TO AN ARM WRESTLING MATCH?

It will be a battle of who’s tough enough to take on Trump. Not who’s better to run our country; just who’s mean and strong enough to go up against Trump, i.e. who can beat him?

Besides these two old White guys without an audience to cheer on their big egos will be too chicken to take on each other for fear of what will come out. After all, they’ve been senators together and know where all the bodies are buried. It will be the “man behind the curtain” vs. the “cowardly lion” from Wizard of Oz. One talks loud and tough and the other cowers in fear when challenged; and for the life of me, I can’t say which is which.

Biden’s real tough when he’s surrounded by his so-called supporters; but when on stage with Bernie, he won’t have a go at him or tell him step outside. He’ll focus on Trump. Same with Bernie. Bernie never tries to take out another Democrat. So tonight will just be another Trump-bashfest.

They will spread more fear of the coronavirus and how Trump has mishandled it from the get go, which isn’t true. But it’s all they’ve got. Without Trump, they’ve got nothing to talk about. Biden can’t run on past accomplishments as he has none. Neither can Bernie. So essentially, we’ll be watching two old white-haired men slinging insults at Trump such as incompetent, this guy doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing, most corrupt administration in history, Putin’s puppet, and decency and the soul of America will be on the ballot. And since the debate will appear on fake news CNN all the questions will be loaded with misinformation prompting them to bash Trump.

We’ve seen it before on MSNBC. Rachel Maddow started her line of questions with, “Now that the ambassador has testified that Trump had a quid pro quo with Ukraine, will you encourage your fellow senators to impeach?” Such a nasty question and so debatable.

Here’s a taste of what we might hear tonight: When Trump minimized the threat of the coronavirus by calling it a hoax, how did it make you feel? What would you have done differently to save lives in the U.S.? How will we get government-provided lunches to the millions of children kept home from school!? Do you think Trump is asking the CDC to hide the total numbers of infected and deaths in the U.S.? Who would you have appointed to head the crisis rather than unqualified VP Pence? Will the stock market keep crashing and are we heading for a recession? Do you think Trump should have used a testkit on himself rather than on someone showing symptoms?

There will be no questions asked about how a “medicare for all” would look during this crisis. No questions about their plans to increase taxes on companies already suffering losses from this crisis. No questions about their plans for open borders allowing more illegals into our country overburdening our health facilities. No questions on Obama’s poor economy and job market that Biden was part of. No questions on late term abortions which they both approve of. No questions on Biden’s dealings with Ukraine or Bernie’s praising Castro. No questions on Trump’s successes with ISIS, USMCA, and job market prior to the coronavirus outbreak. And absolutely no questions on Biden’s failing health. Some subjects are just taboo.

These moderators will go after any negative issue they can conjure up on Trump. Both the candidates will try to prove who is “the one” who can take on Trump. And if Bernie says “Trump is a pathological liar and the most dangerous president in history” one more time, he needs to be tested for tourette syndrome. Bernie has no answers to questions other than this pat answer to any question. He’s a BS artist; not qualified to run for president.

Biden is suffering from senility and needs to be treated in the privacy of his home. The fact that the Democrats are pushing him on us is elder abuse and malpractice. But they have a devious plan to have Biden’s VP takeover at some point. But I doubt if he’ll stand a chance on stage during a two hour debate against Trump. Trump will eat his lunch like Bloomberg said.

So remember when watching tonight’s debate that it’s nothing more than them trying to prove to the voters which one has the “secret sauce” to beat Trump. Not what they’ll do for America. Not what they’ll do for climate change, mass shootings, homelessness, or infrastructure. It’s all about who is better at taking on Trump. So far the voters think Biden is. I think Biden has a short shelf life and will implode one of these days.

FOLLOWUP:

The candidates ended up standing at podiums after all. I guess they got word it would look wimpy if they sat. The two old men did have a go at each other, much to my surprise. Bernie was scratching his head at one point as he couldn’t believe all the lies Biden was spewing about his own record, and he didn’t have Candy Korlic there with a fact memo to help him. Biden acted arrogant and above some of the questions. But when asked if he’d deport an illegal if they broke the law, he frankly said, “No.” Probably wouldn’t even keep him in jail. He compared the Mexicans crossing our border illegally to Irish who migrated here legally.

Bernie just kept talking about how people will pay for their healthcare if they get coronavirus. That is a non issue as the government will step in. He is not up to speed. But he did repeat his pat line that Trump is a pathological liar etc. etc.

Trump won the debate as these two men looked not ready for prime time. Biden thought he’d garner some votes by claiming he’d pick a female VP. Big whoop! We already knew that. Bernie can’t find one woman progressive or old enough to choose. AOC is too young.

Schumer Takes Credit For Trump’s National Emergency!

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GREEN WITH ENVY.

When will Nancy and Schumer get it? When they aren’t blaming Trump for the coronavirus, they’re taking credit for anything he has done to prevent it. “That was our idea!” they claim when Trump announces a National Emergency. It sounds very similar to “I did that” Joe. These Democrats are so envious of Trump’s handling the country they can’t see straight. They were wishing for a pandemic (which I think is overkill) to tank the stock market. It’s a virus that kills older people with underlying conditions or younger folks that have a condition. PERIOD. It’s a virus that is easily spread but rarely deadly.

Let’s recap shall we? The Democrats have been looking for a reason to take Trump out since he first came down the escalator. This is just their latest attempt. It all started with the suspiciously timed release of a recording by NBC of a private conversation which they held for months during the campaign. I won’t repeat it. But Billy Bush is JEB’s cousin. No coincidence. Remember JEB repeatedly said during the debates, “You’ll never be president. You’d be a chaos president.” What did he know that we didn’t know? He knew about the tape that was being held by NBC. From that day on JEB and his “never trumpers” ( RIP McCain, Romney, Flake, Kasich) have been giving Trump chaos.

Then there was Stormy Daniels who came out of the woodwork together with Cohen and Avenatti, and we all know how that turned out. That was supposed to be the end of Trump’s presidency.

Then after Trump fired Comey all hell broke loose whereby Comey leaked memos to the press which spurred a Special Counsel being appointed to look into Russia Collusion. What?? Trump colluded with Russia? How so? Oh, must have been that off-the-cuff joke made at a rally about Russia finding Hillary’s missing emails which she had already deleted and bleach bit her hard drive. Grasping at straws much, Mueller?

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While this investigation was going on Trump nominated Kavanaugh. Then all the bleep hit the fan again. More chaos. Kavanaugh was accused of everything back in high school and college from being a blackout drunk, a rapist, punch spiker, to a gang rapist. It was outrageous. But the Dems were desperate to keep a conservative off the bench. Lindsey Graham put them all in their place including Booker, Harris, and Klobuchar. All three unfit for president.

The Mueller Probe was a big stretch, but they had been spying on the Trump campaign, passing around a fake dossier, and thought they could tarnish Trump with something, anything. After three years, several innocent witnesses arrested, and 33 million dollars later, the investigation came up with nothing. It was all a smokescreen to scare voters into voting Democrat, taking over the House.

But that wasn’t enough. They still wanted Trump out. They were wounded and dangerous which was the impetus for the leaked phone call with Ukraine by Vindman and the parade of scholars that testified against Trump and the eventual Impeachment by the House! But not in the Senate much to their chagrin.

So that left the Dems looking vindictive and hated by most of America. Now we are up to present with a virus which they are trying to blame on Trump. Trump has done everything possible to keep the number of victims down to 50. No one wants people to die. But careless healthcare workers and those coming home from overseas have led to the spread of this virus. Now we are in containment mode whereby folks should stay home and not visit with family or friends. Schools closed and many companies too.

But the Dems trying to take credit for Trump’s handling of the virus so far, is rich. When they aren’t blaming Trump, they’re taking credit away from Trump. Like they all did with Trump’s economy including Obama. And Slow Joe giving a speech on how to handle the virus with suggestions that Trump has already done is also rich. The guy has been on the wrong side of history his whole life. Who would ever listen to him? He has no business running for president or for any position for that matter. He skated through the VP position while lining his son’s pockets. He wouldn’t be able to run a city let alone the country. He doesn’t hold a candle to Trump. He’s just green with envy of him.

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When this coronavirus suddenly comes to a halt and Schumer takes credit for that, the media will shut up. Then the Dems will just invent their next chaos like JEB predicted. Notice we haven’t seen JEB in three years? That’s no coincidence. JEB is also green with envy on how Trump has done everything JEB wished to do but wouldn’t have been courageous enough to do. Thus, all the chaotic hoaxes, scares, and shams (spaghetti) thrown at the wall hoping something, anything will stick. But Trump is always two steps ahead of their shams. Why? Because he’s smarter than them.

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NY Gov. Cuomo “Thinks” Virus Will Last 6 to 7 to 8 to 9 Months???!!!

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What is it? A pregnancy? Who the hell is Cuomo to GUESS something like this? Answer: A Democrat trying to ruin Trump’s chances of winning in November. DUH! He’s not a doctor. He’s not a scientist. He’s not a health provider. He’s a ineffective governor. He has no business talking like this. He needs to shut the hell up! He is just politicizing the virus to suit his own party’s agenda. It’s no coincidence his brother works at CNN spreading more FAKE NEWS. They are trying to “Never let a crisis go to waste” is the Democrat mantra.

Notice how Nancy tried to slip in all kinds of permanent goodies into an emergency bill to combat the virus? They don’t care about the virus. They want a bill that remains in effect long after the virus is gone which would stifle a strong economy and run up the deficit. She even had funding for Planned Parenthood. Remember the Swine Flu during the Obama years? Of course not. The media circled the wagons around Obama and didn’t report the deaths and number of cases all in an effort to protect the “chosen one.” And Obama rarely mentioned it as he was the king of downplaying terror attacks and any news which would affect his reelection. Benghazi. 17,000 people died from Swine Flu vs 40 so far with the Coronavirus. See how this is being overhyped?

And if there’s any cutbacks at hospitals this is the result of Obamacare. Hospitals are losing money when the uninsured (who can’t afford Obama’s health plan) walk into the hospital. So they cutback on beds and health providers. When is the last time you went to the ER? If you did, you waited in the exam room for over an hour to be seen by a doctor. Then four hours later and an $8,000 charge, you are diagnosed with a sprained wrist and sent home with a soft cast and a prescription for pain pills.

The media will hype this virus daily to run down the stock market and spread fear among families, businesses, and cities. Companies are cancelling future business for fear of coronavirus. Weddings are being cancelled as well as sporting events due to this virus. This virus should dissipate in the warm months despite what Cuomo “thinks”. That’s what has happened to viruses in the past. Cuomo wants it to continue for the long haul so they can drag out bad news for Trump. Not everyone needs to be tested, only those with the typical symptoms in high risk age. PERIOD!

It’s just a last ditch effort by the left to ruin the economy which has already taken a hit. They would rather destroy our livelihood than have Trump win in November with a strong economy and job market. This is what they do. They will use this “crisis” to try to get Trump out. Yesterday Joy on The Pew said, “Trump should resign already.” Are you kidding me? Joy should have been fired long ago. She’s one ignoramus.

It’s not Trump’s fault that China let a virus get out of control. The president of China knew about it and took no precautions then it spread like wildfire. That’s on China not Trump. Trump immediately banned incoming flights from China and now Europe. These are bold moves but good moves. These Americans who are traveling during this outbreak are being irresponsible and Trump has to deal with them when they return. It just makes his job harder.

Everytime you hear of a new case of the virus it is caused by an irresponsible, selfish person. One with a laissez faire, nonchalant attitude. We all know them. They go about their business without a care in the world spreading germs. When you ask them to take precautions they will pooh pooh you. They laugh it off. They’ll say something like, “I can’t shut out the world.” But they will be the first in line to clear the shelves at Costco leaving nothing for the next person. And if they got it, they would ignore all recommendations and rush to the ER exposing everyone in the waiting room. Selfish people.

Everyone needs to act responsible so we can nip this in the bud. If we do, this will all be nothing more than a memory when June comes around.

HOPE FOR THE BEST, BUT TAKE PRECAUTIONS FOR THE WORST. Don’t spread unnecessary speculation like “Doctor”Cuomo is doing. It will all be over soon. Be smart. Stay well. Ignore the media as much as possible as they love bad news and never report good news. In fact, we never see the statistics on how many cases have recovered only the deaths and new cases. Why is that? You know.