Itssoeasy wrote: » That amendment can only be invoked by the cabinet of the trump administration. Which sensible people are in said administration exactly ? The only two I can think of who would be confirmed are Betsy Devos(wholly unqualified to do anything) and Ben Carson who is somehow a Brain surgeon which is slightly frightening.
Ben Done wrote: » Eh, that's where the plan falls down, then.
Headshot wrote: » I watched this on CNN last nighthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/03/24/tv-cnn-cuomo/ It was brilliant tv
An Arizona man has died after ingesting chloroquine phosphate — believing it would protect him from becoming infected with the coronavirus. The man's wife also ingested the substance and is under critical care. ... The man's wife told NBC News she'd watched televised briefings during which President Trump talked about the potential benefits of chloroquine. Even though no drugs are approved to prevent or treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, some early research suggests it may be useful as a therapy. "We were afraid of getting sick." The name "chloroquine" resonated with the man's wife, who asked that her name not be used to protect the family's privacy.
StringerBell wrote: » There has been suggestion of simply not covering, not airing these press conferences that are actually a danger to public health. His one the other day was the first time I can remember all the major networks actually dropping coverage of a live POTUS address. Imagine that, with everything that is happening and the weight an address from that office (used to) carry they actually just tapped out of coverage and did not air his rambling nonsense. Sooner he can get back to having his rallies the better tbh, let him do these internet virtual ones if it keeps him occupied. Once he has a pity party to attend he will be quieter and less likely to endanger more than his own base which is what it is at this point.
RobertKK wrote: » Trump has been doing a terrible job with the virus, but it doesn't help when Biden gets confused and says this:https://twitter.com/RitaPanahi/status/1242578699674742784?s=20
Professor Moriarty wrote: » His ratings are beautiful. Gallup has him jumping from 44% two weeks ago to 49% today. 60% of voters think he's doing a good job dealing with the coronavirus epidemic. Depressing.
VinLieger wrote: » God if he reopens everything on april 12th the US will become a global pariah, nobody will let them in for months
Field east wrote: » I was looking at one of the daily potus press conferences about 4 days ago when Trump was asked a question, by a male, about giving Americans reassurances about he is doing everything he can to tackle the virus , etc , etc, etc . His only response was that it was a nasty question, fake news equivalent , etc, etc, etc. a lady reporter referred to the above and asked the same question to Mike Pence and he answered it in a very slick , positive and professional way. WILL TRUMP take umbridge and as a result we could be saying goodbye to Mike shortly? Trump , at the same meeting, went on about a miracle drug that’s going to do serious damage to the virus. He handed over to the chief medical adviser, man of small stature, and he , basically, poured a lot of cold water on what the president had just said - including that the said drug could make matters worse as it had not been clinically tested under the presence of Covid 19. Because the very clear difference between the both of them , I am wondering if the good doctor will be on his way out also? Watch the space
salmocab wrote: » Think I’m right in saying Pence is elected and it’s not within the presidents power to sack him. Not that for a minute I think that would have been on the cards here though.
Christy42 wrote: » Mike can be fired in November. Trump can announce it earlier than that effectively firing him early. Pence will remain on the role until the election.
salmocab wrote: » I would think Pence was likely to be going anyway. Regardless it’s not a firing just not put on the ticket.
Christy42 wrote: » It is uncommon and Trump can call it a firing and then everyone will call it a firing. This is how it works. Hence why we had people on here who couldn't get the name of the Corona virus correct. And while it isn't quite a firing it is a low level lie and people are exhausted from arguing about the other 10000+(surely we have to be close to 20000 by now?) that people won't argue it. I have met Trump's type before. They simply lie so much that eventually people get exhausted from challenging them all the time.
everlast75 wrote: » https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1242777450662244352?s=20 I know the Boards protocol is that we cannot insult politicians etc, but what I will say, as a matter of pure fact, is that this man is utterly devoid of any redeemable qualities, has zero compassion, empathy, decorum or decency. His personality flaws are so blatantly obvious, that it defies belief that anyone on God's green earth could look up to him, or put him forward, as an example of how to conduct oneself on any level, never mind president of the United States. An utter disgrace.
Leroy42 wrote: » I wonder what is behind the latest polls showing that Trump approval rating, and his handling of this situation, is generally positive and seen an increase. Is it that many people simply do not understand the real situation, that the numbers as they are now do not represent the full effect?
serfboard wrote: » Yes. It's only getting going there now. They are now no.1 in the number of new cases and no.4 in terms of new deaths. Give that a fortnight and they will be no.1 in terms of deaths. That's when the panic will really set in.
