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Private prayer is fine and cannot hurt, but Vice President Pence dragging government employees and scientists into his display of sanctimonious religiosity is cringe-worthy. IMHO. Of course, a good part of Trump’s base eats this stuff up so that is probably the point. Otherwise, why release photos.
The article contains many links to the evidence supporting the idea that Mr. Pence is a very poor choice for this very important role.
Let me end with a prayer – Heaven help us.
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
John’s Hopkins is keeping this map up-to-date. There are now 86 cases in the United States and they are spread far and wide. Most of them can still be traced to travel in affected areas but some “community” cases are beginning to appear. Map can be scaled and scrolled. Worth bookmarking if the numbers keep growing.
VA Weslyan guard assaults protestor
A GOP protestor outside the Bernie Sanders rally at VA Weslyan was unlawfully assaulted by a security guard. The video has been provided to all the local news outlets, but not one has covered it.
https://www.businessinsider.com/america-middle-class-living-expenses-family-of-four-2020-2
Now I know we’ve heard that someone’s granddad put 8 kids through medical school, lived on homegrown veggies and caught fish while working as a shoelace tester on the night shift.
Continue reading “We bought a tax cut for trillions in future debt so the middle class can almost cover the cost of living.”
http://www.sixthtone.com/news/1005252
A bit of distant local color recommended by economist Tyler Cowen.
It is the President’s job to tell us everything is under control, even if it really isn’t.
Plagues, for centuries, have resulted in counterproductive panics. People flee an infected area, spreading the disease, and they hoard supplies needed elsewhere.
There is a fine line to be tread between full transparency and reassurance.
https://apnews.com/491544713df4879f399d0ff5523d369e
There’s not much to say about this deal, other than it seems a step in the right direction.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/28/trump-south-carolina-rally-coronavirus-118269
“This is their new hoax”
DUCK!
https://www.businessinsider.com/mitt-romney-impeachment-vote-physical-safety-fears-cpac-chair-2020-2
“This year, I would actually be afraid for his physical safety, people are so mad at him,” Matt Schlapp told “Full Court Press with Greta Susteren” on Sunday.“ Matt Schlapp, Chairman of CPAC
Continue reading “Why are conservatives so insecure?”
On the other hand, now Mr. Trump knows what it is like to have your accomplishments undone.
Oh wait, I forgot, he’s gone BK so many times that he has NO accomplishments.
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