Carney Caves To Gun Nuts. I mean, what’s more essential than hoarding guns during a pandemic? You can’t get a stockpile of books, but you can get a stockpile of weapons. Craven Carney caved, pure and simple. John, I’d like to be able to make an appointment to buy some books. (I would, actually). Can you do something about it? Guns yes, books no? I have a question. Every time there is any sort of perceived crisis, gun sales soar. At what point do the gun nuts have enough guns?
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. The US blows past every other country in terms of coronavirus cases. 85,996 cases, 1300 deaths. I hate to say it, but the deaths are a lagging indicator. Trump says, I’m not making this up, that this reflects the great job they’re doing on testing, which is not true. Trump’s refusal to invoke Defense Production Act leads to ‘“a sort of an ad hoc mobilization based on volunteerism’. Very little help on ventilators as Feds totally screw up:
As the United States became the global epicenter of the pandemic, state and local leaders urged President Trump to take more aggressive steps to mobilize the production of critically needed supplies. Instead, the White House suddenly called off an announcement about a venture to produce as many as 80,000 ventilators, out of concern that the estimated $1 billion price tag would be prohibitive.
$1 billion. Kinda seems like chump change when contrasted with this bailout package.
To me, the overriding issue among a multitude of issues is the wilful failure of Trump to make the Federal government the QB of this crisis. Instead, we have all the states fighting with each other and the federal government for finite resources.
One Rethug Rep. Causes Rush Back To Washington For Stimulus Vote. His name? Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Which is likely the last time I will mention his name here.
Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus. Many of the key world leaders are in self-quarantine. Biden is in some form of self-exile (am I the only one experiencing buyers’ remorse, I mean, seriously, what’s up with him?). Meaning we’re stuck with all Trump all the time. The rubes are buying it as his poll #’s rise with each TV appearance.
China Offers Help To Trump. Think Trump will call it the ‘Beijing Bailout’? Didn’t think so.
State Program To Provide Assistance For Rent, Living Expenses. At least it’s something. For now.
What do you want to talk about?