Monday, March 23, 2020

And another day where we learn the President of the United States and many Republicans believe some Americans are expendable comes to an unbelievable close:

“Today was a very long year.” -- John Pablovitz

Deaths
US: 579
World: 16,550

The worst possible president for this crisis. He is making it worse, not better. So it couldn't be more clear: Winning the "war" on coronavirus will happen despite Trump, not because of him.

Trump is itching to scale back social distancing after a 15 day-period, aides say. But realistically there are few health experts who think that's enough time to know whether the measures he announced last week will suffice. — He will kill us all.

Trump Toys With a Let-Them-Die Response to the Pandemic. Goaded by the right-wing media, the president is arguing for a dangerous strategy of letting the virus run wild in order to save the economy.

“Our country wasn’t built to be shut down.” -- Donald Trump

Editorial: Profits and the economy don’t matter if we’re dead. And he’s right: our country wasn’t built to be shut down. Covid-19 has shown that the country needs to be built differently.

With his “wartime president” posture failing to stop the slide and his presidency in the balance, Trump toys with reopening the economy early. “Jared is bringing conspiracy theories to Trump about potential treatments.” “Trump is like an 11-year-old boy waiting for the fairy godmother to bring him a magic pill.” — We are so screwed.

Donald Trump Signals He Might Sacrifice Thousands of Americans to Restart the Economy.

Coronavirus pandemic 'accelerating', WHO warns.

At least 15 US states have issued stay-at-home orders.

Hoping to stem the toll of the state’s surging coronavirus outbreak, New York health officials plan to begin collecting plasma from people who have recovered and injecting the antibody-rich fluid into patients still fighting the virus.

Gov. Inslee issues "stay-at-home" order for Washington state.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Old People Are Willing To Die For The Economy.

Developmentally Disabled New Yorkers Stuck in Hospital After COVID-19 Recovery. Because the residential programs that care for them are not equipped to bring them home safely.

CDC says coronavirus survived in Princess Cruise ship cabins for up to 17 days after passengers left.

Crowds packed California beaches despite shelter in place order.

Trump Wouldn’t Rule Out Sending Coronavirus Stimulus Cash to His Own Properties. — He’s always only about the money...and young girls.

British Columbia launches app for coronavirus info, news.

Coronavirus anxiety has exes sliding into the DMs. When something of this magnitude happens, we have the desire to cling to what we know.

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others. And don't listen to Trump.

Until next time, my friends. Good night.