Thursday, April 30, 2020

And another day of protesting, punishing a country for his own mistakes, billions to large companies, a staggering number of unemployed, and now over 63,000 deaths that for some reason makes him proud comes to a close:

"House Republicans created a special committee and spent more than two years investigating the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya. Now, Republicans resist any House attempts to investigate Trump’s mishandling of the coronavirus." -- Max Boot

Deaths
US: 63,861 (+2193)
World: 234,105 (+5882)

Countdown: 187 days.

The Trump administration is formulating a long-term plan to punish China for the coronavirus pandemic, including the possibility of sanctions, canceling US debt obligations and drawing up new trade policies.

Hundreds of protesters, some carrying guns in the state Capitol, demonstrate against Michigan's emergency measures. -- Assault rifles to protest the 6-foot social distancing guideline? WTF?

"Our death totals, our numbers, per million people, are really very, very strong. We're very proud of the job we've done." -- Donald Trump. Yes, he said that.

While Trump minimizes the toll, government orders 100,000 new body bags.

Rare complication seen in some kids with COVID-19.

Trump contradicts US intel community by claiming he's seen evidence coronavirus originated in Chinese lab. -- He declined to give specifics.

The US plans to lend $500 billion to large companies. It won't require them to preserve jobs or limit executive pay.

A Staggering Toll: 30 Million Have Filed For Unemployment.

The Biden Trap. As the candidate faces credible assault allegations, his progressive female colleagues are being offered a poisoned chalice.

Danes and Czechs say easing lockdowns has produced no Covid-19 surge.

Brazil's surge in coronavirus cases, and its open borders, alarms neighboring countries.

The novel frugality. After decades of materialism, some Americans are experimenting with thriftiness for the first time.

States Expand Internet Voting Experiments Amid Pandemic, Raising Security Fears.

Costco will require shoppers to wear face coverings.

Georgia waives road test requirement for driver's license during coronavirus. The state government will rely on the honor system, with parents giving young drivers the OK to obtain a license.

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Good night.