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Americans Abroad Ask Whether to Stay, and Risk Infection, or Fly Home, and Risk Infection?
As virus cases increase, Americans overseas wonder if it is better to take
a commercial flight back to the United States — even if it means
interacting with people who could infect them.
Covid-19 is everywhere.
Good medical help is much less available.
Stay with good medical help.
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On the Front Lines, Testing Shortages Cloud Decisions on the Economy
In both red and blue states, governors, health departments and hospitals
are finding innovative ways to cope, but still lack what experts say they
need to track and contain outbreaks.
Testing is not generally available.
The Republican party does not believe in it.
The states should not open the economy.
Trump has walked back his advice.
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Prescriptions Surged as Trump Praised Drugs in Coronavirus Fight
Prescriptions for two antimalarial drugs jumped by 46 times the average
when the president promoted them on TV. There’s no proof they work against
Covid-19.
Trump is a salesman without a conscience.
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A Candidate in Isolation: Inside Joe Biden’s Cloistered Campaign
Walled off from voters in a distinctive kind of lockdown, Mr. Biden has
developed a routine, of sorts, as he seeks the presidency from his basement.
Virtually, it is bigger than a front porch.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Harrison_Presidential_Site
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_McKinley
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Reopening Has Begun. No One Is Sure What Happens Next.
The heated debate over when to restart the economy has obscured an issue
that could prove just as thorny: How to do it.
There is some learning to be done.
As economists, not quacks, know the new economy will be in depression.
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Nervous Republicans See Trump Sinking, and Taking Senate With Him
The election is still six months away, but a rash of ominous new polls and
the president’s erratic briefings have the G.O.P. worried about a
Democratic takeover.
The Republicans see the inevitable as does Trump.
"De Nial is not just a river in Africa"
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The Paramedics Couldn’t Find Lysol. They Turned to Their Congressman.
“They don’t know who else to come to.” Members of Congress have overhauled
their offices to answer increasingly desperate calls from constituents in
search of a lifeline and unsure of who can help.
Holding the constituents to ransome for PPE is no way to play politics.
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Open Thread
Feel free to use the comments to this post to discuss topics unrelated to
recent articles.
Michael Moor - Planet of the Humans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk11vI-7czE
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Health Officials Responding to Coronavirus Lacked Proper Gear and Training, Investigation Finds
Lawyers at the Department of Health and Human Services reported that
protocols “temporarily broke down” when employees were working with people
in quarantine.
The viral pandemic caught FEMA flatfooted.
No one who was paying attention was surprised.
Pilfering is more important than preparation.
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Trump’s Temporary Halt to Immigration is Part of Broader Plan, Stephen Miller Says
“The first and most important thing is to turn off the faucet of new
immigrant labor — mission accomplished,’’ Mr. Miller told conservatives
allies, according to an audio recording.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piers_Plowman
God's plan is not my plan.
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April 24th US Covid Data
There will be no Covid data post tomorrow, Sunday will cover both Saturday
and Sunday. Our benefactor writes: New cases holding steady despite a
restating downwards of NYC cases. Definitely going to make it to 60k deaths
by April 30 at this rate. The results of the work I do, like this article,
are free, […]
The mortality rate is now 5.8%.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus
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Joe Biden Steps Up Warnings of Possible Trump Disruption of 2020 Election
Joseph R. Biden Jr. has increasingly speculated that President Trump may
try to delay or disrupt the election in some way, sending a warning signal
that attempts to frame the president as desperate.
I am glad to learn that Joe Biden and his campaign are aware of the situation.
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Madison Protests: Wisconsin Sees Largest Gathering Against Stay-at-Home Orders
The protest was one of the nation’s largest gatherings to date to condemn
lockdown orders enacted by state and local governments.
The mortality rate is 5.8+%.
There are volunteers for exposure.
Wisconsin Republicans are desperate.
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Durham Inquiry Includes Scrutiny of a Media Leak
The attorney general has suggested that the Justice Department review of
the Russia investigation has uncovered “troubling” findings without going
into details.
There is no plot to discredit Trump.
"The truth will out."
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/truth_will_out
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Henry Geller, Who Helped Rid TV of Cigarette Ads, Dies at 96
While at the F.C.C., he used the fairness doctrine to challenge the tobacco
industry. He also helped pave the way for televised presidential debates.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/truth_will_out
I can do no greater honor.
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Navy Leaders Recommend Reinstating Roosevelt Captain Fired Over Virus Warning
Capt. Brett E. Crozier, who was removed from command after sending a letter
pleading for help to fight the coronavirus on his aircraft carrier, was
largely cleared after Navy review.
All Anapolis graduates are mechanical engineers.
The navy is not democratic.
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He Got Off the Table After Cancer Surgery to Take On the Virus
Gov. Philip Murphy of New Jersey is skipping a restful recovery to lead the
state in the crisis, even as he remains in Andrew Cuomo’s shadow.
Gov. Philip Murphy was late to the party.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/truth_will_out
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Trump Speech to Bring 1,000 West Point Cadets Back to Campus
The president’s off-again, on-again speech in June will bring back cadets
who had scattered across the country to help counter the coronavirus.
Trump has not adjusted his behavior. He does not recognize the existence
of COVID - 19.
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Over a Thousand Protest Stay-at-Home Order at Wisconsin State Capitol
The protest was the nation’s largest gathering to date to condemn
stay-at-home orders enacted by state and local governments.
Self destruction.
These demonstrators are "drinking the Cool-aid".
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Biden Will Fund-Raise With D.N.C. and His Appointee Will Lead the Committee
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign is beginning to consolidate control over
the Democratic National Committee and will have the ability to raise badly
needed cash.
This is how candidacy works.
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