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And wingnut is tweeting about FISA warrants...
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Well, with any luck, this will be the end of it.
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Sanders also gave a decent speech today. To be fair, there was one thing all three had in common, they all looked old and tired. Old and tired is what America wants.
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So if both Bonespurs and gay Race Bannon go down for the count, guess who gets to take over.
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So, it may seem like the answer is Pelosi, but it isn't.
She gets to appoint someone, but who she appoints probably can't be her, according to the text, as it must be an "officer" which arguably means an "officer of the United States" so specifically not a congressman. So, not her.
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well, not PERMANENTLY, but we've spent the last three years with 'Acting' directors and assistants and secretaries...
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Ohio is closing all public schools for three weeks starting Monday.
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Disneyland just announced they are closing.
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I'm so shocked
Down 13% today w/o this news...this could get them down by more than 50% from their peak.https://talkfreethought.org/showthr...OVID-19-Threat&p=768580&viewfull=1#post768580
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I'm so shocked
https://talkfreethought.org/showthr...OVID-19-Threat&p=768580&viewfull=1#post768580
It's a mickey mouse operation anyway.
I dipped a toe back into the market late today... I figure it can't lose more than about another 15 percent before the tangible assets represented by a share of x exceed its cost. (I'll buy in some more if it does.) It might not bounce right back to the 29k djia level, but I'm comfortable that a lot of things are quite undervalued right now.
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Bernie Addresses the Nation on the Health and Economic Crisis - YouTube (starts a bit after 12:00 - a common problem in Bernie Sanders's campaign videos)
Former Vice President Joe Biden addresses the coronavirus pandemic – 3/12/2020 - YouTube
Good speeches. They both understand what needs to be done. They also have canceled campaign rallies. BS proposes that the pharma companies sell their products at cost - no price gouging. He also proposes mobilizing medical students and retired medical people. Also that we listen to the appropriate scientists.
Both BS and JB agree on assistance to people who can't get much work, like unemployment insurance, JB at least also to small businesses.
I was reminded of Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat - The International Churchill Society - his speech on 1940 May 13, during WWII.
Rep. Katie Porter on Twitter: "I did the math: a full battery of coronavirus testing costs at minimum $1,331.
I also did the legal research: the Administration has the authority to make testing free for every American TODAY.
I secured a commitment from a high-level Trump official that they’d actually do it. https://t.co/RmolCtmNbG" / Twitter
He gave a lot of evasive answers before KP succeeded in getting that commitment out of him.
JohnRJohnson on Twitter: "@RepKatiePorter An insurance company told a friend of mine not 2 hours ago that the uncovered cost of the coronavirus test is >$4,000. And the company will NOT cover that cost unless she uses their network doctor or hospital. This is taking TO GODDAMN LONG, Katie." / Twitter
Former Vice President Joe Biden addresses the coronavirus pandemic – 3/12/2020 - YouTube
Good speeches. They both understand what needs to be done. They also have canceled campaign rallies. BS proposes that the pharma companies sell their products at cost - no price gouging. He also proposes mobilizing medical students and retired medical people. Also that we listen to the appropriate scientists.
Both BS and JB agree on assistance to people who can't get much work, like unemployment insurance, JB at least also to small businesses.
I was reminded of Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat - The International Churchill Society - his speech on 1940 May 13, during WWII.
Rep. Katie Porter on Twitter: "I did the math: a full battery of coronavirus testing costs at minimum $1,331.
I also did the legal research: the Administration has the authority to make testing free for every American TODAY.
I secured a commitment from a high-level Trump official that they’d actually do it. https://t.co/RmolCtmNbG" / Twitter
He gave a lot of evasive answers before KP succeeded in getting that commitment out of him.
JohnRJohnson on Twitter: "@RepKatiePorter An insurance company told a friend of mine not 2 hours ago that the uncovered cost of the coronavirus test is >$4,000. And the company will NOT cover that cost unless she uses their network doctor or hospital. This is taking TO GODDAMN LONG, Katie." / Twitter
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Coronavirus: Six of President Trump's claims fact-checked - BBC News
Claim 1
"The US has done a very good job on testing. When people need a test they can get a test."
Demonstrably false. Only 26 per million people up to March 11, as opposed to South Korea's 4,000. As of March 10, the UK has done 400 tests and Italy 1,000 tests per million people.
Claim 2
"We made a life-saving move with early action on China. Now we must take the same action with Europe."
That may have worked back then, but it's too late now.
Claim 3
When asked about WHO data on the virus's death rate: "I think the 3.4% is really a false number... Personally, I think the number is way under 1%."
The "stable genius" claimed that it was a "hunch". A recent estimate is about 1%.
Claim 4
On 9 March: "Last year 37,000 Americans died from the common flu. Nothing is shut down, life and the economy go on... Think about that."
But it isn't very disruptive because of vaccines and immunity from previous outbreaks. Flu typically has a mortality rate of 0.1% -- COVID-19 has more like 1%.
Claim 5
On 7 March: "Very soon, we're going to come up [with a vaccine]."
Except that a thoroughly tested one will only be available by the middle of next year.
Claim 6
On 29 February: "We've taken the most aggressive actions to confront the coronavirus. They are the most aggressive taken by any country."
China and Italy have both beaten the US by large factors here.
Claim 1
"The US has done a very good job on testing. When people need a test they can get a test."
Demonstrably false. Only 26 per million people up to March 11, as opposed to South Korea's 4,000. As of March 10, the UK has done 400 tests and Italy 1,000 tests per million people.
Claim 2
"We made a life-saving move with early action on China. Now we must take the same action with Europe."
That may have worked back then, but it's too late now.
Claim 3
When asked about WHO data on the virus's death rate: "I think the 3.4% is really a false number... Personally, I think the number is way under 1%."
The "stable genius" claimed that it was a "hunch". A recent estimate is about 1%.
Claim 4
On 9 March: "Last year 37,000 Americans died from the common flu. Nothing is shut down, life and the economy go on... Think about that."
But it isn't very disruptive because of vaccines and immunity from previous outbreaks. Flu typically has a mortality rate of 0.1% -- COVID-19 has more like 1%.
Claim 5
On 7 March: "Very soon, we're going to come up [with a vaccine]."
Except that a thoroughly tested one will only be available by the middle of next year.
Claim 6
On 29 February: "We've taken the most aggressive actions to confront the coronavirus. They are the most aggressive taken by any country."
China and Italy have both beaten the US by large factors here.
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Coronavirus: Who Trump supporters blame for virus 'hysteria' - BBC News - "But some Trump supporters say the growing crisis is largely the work of a familiar villain - the US media."
Right-wing radio host Dan Bongino addressed 2,000 Trump followers in an airport-hotel convention room.
After describing the President and his staff as making heroic efforts, he stated that
Right-wing radio host Dan Bongino addressed 2,000 Trump followers in an airport-hotel convention room.
After describing the President and his staff as making heroic efforts, he stated that
DB blamed the news media for being "engaged in a pathetic disgusting pile-on" to make it seem like the Trump Admin is not doing enough. Referring to the Trump Admin's efforts,
He has nobody to blame but himself for his poor performance as a leader.
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Josh Jamerson on Twitter: ".@AOC doing a live Q&A on Instagram about the coronavirus. Says panic won’t do any good but people need to be clear-eyed about the threat.
“People are saying, ‘Oh, this isn’t going to hurt me,’” she says before making plain: “This is about 10x worse than the flu.” https://t.co/6SJlzlDWK9" / Twitter
Someone captured AOC's Instagram statement: AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) talks about Corona Virus - YouTube
She claims in it that Republicans have been obstructing efforts to expand unemployment insurance and sick leave and the like, by such means as attaching stuff about abortion.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Right now, the question of social distancing isn’t just “Could I get sick?”; it’s “Could I unknowingly pass it to others?”
You could be around immunocompromised people and not know it. If too many people get sick at once, it could overwhelm hospitals & systems.
So stay home! https://t.co/lSzpG8knW4" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Of course, as we know staying home is much easier said than done.
That’s why it’s imperative that we pass emergency measures like guaranteed healthcare, paid leave, eviction moratoriums, & more to protect people in the logistics of making that happen." / Twitter
“People are saying, ‘Oh, this isn’t going to hurt me,’” she says before making plain: “This is about 10x worse than the flu.” https://t.co/6SJlzlDWK9" / Twitter
Someone captured AOC's Instagram statement: AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) talks about Corona Virus - YouTube
She claims in it that Republicans have been obstructing efforts to expand unemployment insurance and sick leave and the like, by such means as attaching stuff about abortion.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Right now, the question of social distancing isn’t just “Could I get sick?”; it’s “Could I unknowingly pass it to others?”
You could be around immunocompromised people and not know it. If too many people get sick at once, it could overwhelm hospitals & systems.
So stay home! https://t.co/lSzpG8knW4" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Of course, as we know staying home is much easier said than done.
That’s why it’s imperative that we pass emergency measures like guaranteed healthcare, paid leave, eviction moratoriums, & more to protect people in the logistics of making that happen." / Twitter
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Ali Velshi on Twitter: "BREAKING: in a MAJOR intervention into financial markets, the Fed will inject $1.5 TRILLION dollars. It’s a move designed to prevent a sharper economic contraction than what may already be underway. https://t.co/qHwK5DQ4vn" / Twitter
What a huge amount of free stuff.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "FYI, the amount that the Fed just injected almost covers all student loan debt in the US.
There is absolutely NO excuse for not pausing student debt collections, planning for mortgage &rent relief, etc.
We need to care for working people as much as we care for the stock market. https://t.co/IT6qZA2gtt" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Want to know one major reason why South Korea has had stellar rapid response and quickly produced & scaled up to 10k+ tests/day?
They have a single payer, #MedicareForAll system.
We don’t.
Please remember why it’s so important for us to fight for healthcare as a human right." / Twitter
I fact-checked that assertion, and it is indeed correct about South Korea.
I think that she is right that it helped SK mobilize to fight the virus.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Hey all, wanted to drop a
for accountability.
I usually don’t go on FOX on principle, but misinformation about coronavirus has made me concerned about risk.
As a result I decided to go on @BretBaier to discuss coronavirus response + make the case for paid leave, Medicaid, etc" / Twitter
What a huge amount of free stuff.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "FYI, the amount that the Fed just injected almost covers all student loan debt in the US.
There is absolutely NO excuse for not pausing student debt collections, planning for mortgage &rent relief, etc.
We need to care for working people as much as we care for the stock market. https://t.co/IT6qZA2gtt" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Want to know one major reason why South Korea has had stellar rapid response and quickly produced & scaled up to 10k+ tests/day?
They have a single payer, #MedicareForAll system.
We don’t.
Please remember why it’s so important for us to fight for healthcare as a human right." / Twitter
I fact-checked that assertion, and it is indeed correct about South Korea.
I think that she is right that it helped SK mobilize to fight the virus.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Hey all, wanted to drop a
for accountability.I usually don’t go on FOX on principle, but misinformation about coronavirus has made me concerned about risk.
As a result I decided to go on @BretBaier to discuss coronavirus response + make the case for paid leave, Medicaid, etc" / Twitter
Fox News was just talking about how when the Swine Flu came about under Obama's administration, Obama enacted NO TRAVEL BAN and the disease spread to 60 million Americans. Yet, the media wasn't making fun of Obama for not doing enough. Trump declared a state of emergency 3 weeks after the first outbreak and demanded military bases be quarantined. That's the first time in DECADES military bases were quarantined.
Trump has done more than any other President has done in terms of a pandemic.
Too bad liberal media won't tell you this. Hannity just said these are facts over feelings.
Trump has done more than any other President has done in terms of a pandemic.
Too bad liberal media won't tell you this. Hannity just said these are facts over feelings.
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after first telling a lot of lies about the virus and how prepared we are.
Lied about his being knowledgeable on the subject YET unaware that the flu kills people.
After three years of becoming famous for lying to us about EVERYTHING, he just has no credibility. He cannot calm the nation by convincing people he is in charge, has a plan, and cares about Americans more than his fucking reputation... just like you, comparing Bonespurs' response to Obama's.
I'd rather discuss what he can and will do for anyone who cannot afford to take a sivk day so they'll go flip burgers or fold tacos.
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Bonespurs was briefed on COVID 19 three months ago and did nothing until just a few weeks ago.