delawareliberal--2020-03-08--DL Open Thread: Sun., March 8, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sun., March 8, 2020

Blackwater ‘ Prince Of Darkness ’ Employing Spies To Infiltrate Liberal Groups .
Somebody must have read a J. Edgar Hoover biography or two : Erik Prince , the security contractor with close ties to the Trump administration , has in recent years helped recruit former American and British spies for secretive intelligence-gathering operations that included infiltrating Democratic congressional campaigns , labor organizations and other groups considered hostile to the Trump agenda , according to interviews and documents .
Both Project Veritas and Mr .
Prince have ties to President Trump ’ s aides and family .
Whether any Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were involved in the operations , even tacitly , is unclear .
But the effort is a glimpse of a vigorous private campaign to try to undermine political groups or individuals perceived to be in opposition to Mr. Trump ’ s agenda .
BTW , Erik Prince ’ s sister is , wait for it , Education Secretary Betsy DeVos .
This administration is a criminal conspiracy , as is the Rethuglican Party that enables it .
An absolute must-read .
How The Trump Administration Screwed Up The Coronavirus So Disastrously .
Featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incompetent Alex Azar .
This had to happen in our Potrumpkin Village administration .
There ’ s no ‘ there ’ there .
White House Overruled CDC On Urging Seniors Not To Fly .
When everything is managed as a political PR exercise , even the most reasonable public policy initiatives must be quashed .
Speaking Of The CDC , The New Director Is A Quack .
Cue The Parrot From Aladdin : Is The Stock Market Just Another Bubble–About To Burst ?
Inspirational comment : That ’ s not to say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matters for regular Americans .
But when it does , it can be bad for most of us .
The economic journalist Doug Henwood explains it straightforwardly : “ The reason the stock market has done so well for all these years is precisely because the working class hasn ’ t. ” In the 36 years from the end of World War II to Ronald Reagan ’ s inauguration in January 1981 , the median compensation for American workers almost doubled ; it went up about 100 percent .
Meanwhile , the return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that period ( with dividends reinvested ) was 700 percent .
In the 39 years since , the median compensation of workers has inched upwards perhaps 30 percent .
But during this time the S & P has gone up over 2,100 percent — that is , three times what it did in the decades after World War II .
Guess I ’ ll just have to keep working… Judge : Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Christiana Care Must Continue .
I ’ m sure that Christiana would prefer for allegations that ‘ the hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to independent doctors as kickbacks in exchange for patient referrals ‘ would just go away .
Not me , though .
What do you want to talk about ?

Blackwater ‘Prince Of Darkness’ Employing Spies To Infiltrate Liberal Groups. Somebody must have read a J. Edgar Hoover biography or two:
Erik Prince, the security contractor with close ties to the Trump administration, has in recent years helped recruit former American and British spies for secretive intelligence-gathering operations that included infiltrating Democratic congressional campaigns, labor organizations and other groups considered hostile to the Trump agenda, according to interviews and documents. Both Project Veritas and Mr. Prince have ties to President Trump’s aides and family. Whether any Trump administration officials or advisers to the president were involved in the operations, even tacitly, is unclear. But the effort is a glimpse of a vigorous private campaign to try to undermine political groups or individuals perceived to be in opposition to Mr. Trump’s agenda.
BTW, Erik Prince’s sister is, wait for it, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. This administration is a criminal conspiracy, as is the Rethuglican Party that enables it. An absolute must-read.
How The Trump Administration Screwed Up The Coronavirus So Disastrously. Featuring Chris Coons’ college pal and hopeless incompetent Alex Azar. This had to happen in our Potrumpkin Village administration. There’s no ‘there’ there.
White House Overruled CDC On Urging Seniors Not To Fly. When everything is managed as a political PR exercise, even the most reasonable public policy initiatives must be quashed.
Speaking Of The CDC, The New Director Is A Quack. Cue The Parrot From Aladdin:
Is The Stock Market Just Another Bubble–About To Burst? Inspirational comment:
That’s not to say that great news for the stock market never matters for regular Americans. But when it does, it can be bad for most of us. The economic journalist Doug Henwood explains it straightforwardly: “The reason the stock market has done so well for all these years is precisely because the working class hasn’t.” In the 36 years from the end of World War II to Ronald Reagan’s inauguration in January 1981, the median compensation for American workers almost doubled; it went up about 100 percent. Meanwhile, the return on the S&P 500 over that period (with dividends reinvested) was 700 percent. In the 39 years since, the median compensation of workers has inched upwards perhaps 30 percent. But during this time the S&P has gone up over 2,100 percent — that is, three times what it did in the decades after World War II.
Guess I’ll just have to keep working…
Judge: Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Christiana Care Must Continue. I’m sure that Christiana would prefer for allegations that ‘the hospital system defrauded taxpayers by funneling Medicaid payments to independent doctors as kickbacks in exchange for patient referrals‘ would just go away. Not me, though.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-03-08--Song of the Day 3/8: Hoyt Axton, “Never Been to Spain”

Song of the Day 3/8 : Hoyt Axton , “ Never Been to Spain ” This is the last day @ @ @ @ @ true for me .
A hit for Three Dog Night , who earlier took Axton @ @ @ @ @ the World ” to No .
1 , this is the songwriter ’ s less @ @ @ @ @ was released , aptly enough , on Axton ’ s 1971 LP “ Joy to @ @ @ @ @ the original final verse with the line , “ Oklahoma , born in a coma @ @ @ @ @ ?
” Three Dog Night recorded it by the end of the year with Cory @ @ @ @ @ they changed the line to “ Oklahoma , not Arizona , what does it matter @ @ @ @ @ No .
5 .
By 1972 Elvis Presley had added it to his set for @ @ @ @ @ Garden .

This is the last day this song title will be true for me.
A hit for Three Dog Night, who earlier took Axton’s “Joy to the World” to No. 1, this is the songwriter’s less glitzy original version. It was released, aptly enough, on Axton’s 1971 LP “Joy to the World.” It contains the original final verse with the line, “Oklahoma, born in a coma, what does it matter?”
Three Dog Night recorded it by the end of the year with Cory Wells singing lead, and they changed the line to “Oklahoma, not Arizona, what does it matter?” Their version reached No. 5.
By 1972 Elvis Presley had added it to his set for his concert in Madison Square Garden.


delawareliberal--2020-03-08--Mumps hits 3 NCC Schools

Mumps hits 3 NCC Schools

For some reason , the mumps coverage I ’ ve read so far omits this part of the story .
@ @ @ @ @ is not too controversial for our local Media .
It should be included .
THE @ @ @ @ @ U.S. HOW DID THE DISEASE COME BACK ?
Before the vaccine was introduced in 1967 @ @ @ @ @ childhood disease .
Mumps cases were down by more than 99 percent in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ to grow twenty years ago .
Since then , the disease has continued to pop @ @ @ @ @ IS THE MUMPS VACCINE SAFE FOR MY CHILD ?
Yes , the MMR vaccine is @ @ @ @ @ is no link between the MMR vaccine and the development of autism .

For some reason, the mumps coverage I’ve read so far omits this part of the story.
This part of the story is not too controversial for our local
Media. It should be included.


delawareliberal--2020-03-09--Corona, and corona, and corona. Creeps in this petty pace from day to day

Corona , and corona , and corona .
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day This is a @ @ @ @ @ bleeding out the ass and eyes , so it doesn ’ t seem that bad @ @ @ @ @ it gets a little close .
It ’ s just killing old people , right @ @ @ @ @ there is a case in Harford county MD .
That ’ s only one county @ @ @ @ @ be here as well .

This is a crazy pandemic. Nobody is bleeding out the ass and eyes, so it doesn’t seem that bad, and yet each day it gets a little close. It’s just killing old people, right?
Today I see that there is a case in Harford county MD. That’s only one county away, so it must be here as well.


delawareliberal--2020-03-08--REV is gone for good this time

REV is gone for good this time

REV is gone for good this time I was wrong to put up with all the nihilism for so long @ @ @ @ @ comment on behind the curtain stuff , but I want to publicly apologize to EL @ @ @ @ @ it go so long .
Nobody needs this .
My bad .

I was wrong to put up with all the nihilism for so long. I don’t comment on behind the curtain stuff, but I want to publicly apologize to EL Som and Alby for letting it go so long.
Nobody needs this. My bad.


delawareliberal--2020-03-09--The New Poll Tax? Long Lines, Closed Polling Stations Hurt Black, Latinx & Student Voters in TX, CA

The New Poll Tax ?
Long Lines , Closed Polling Stations Hurt Black , Latinx & Student Voters in TX @ @ @ @ @ in order to create long wait times is voter suppression .
It is by design @ @ @ @ @ polling places in Texas throughout Super Tuesday , especially in districts with high numbers of @ @ @ @ @ college students .
Many voters reported waiting in line for more than three hours to @ @ @ @ @ least 750 Texas polling sites have been shuttered since 2013 , when the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ and other Southern states under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 .
In Texas 70 @ @ @ @ @ were closed in the 50 counties in the state with the largest growth of black @ @ @ @

Closing polling places in order to create long wait times is voter suppression. It is by design.
Long wait times plagued polling places in Texas throughout Super Tuesday, especially in districts with high numbers of black and Latinx voters and college students. Many voters reported waiting in line for more than three hours to cast a ballot. At least 750 Texas polling sites have been shuttered since 2013, when the Supreme Court slashed federal oversight of Texas and other Southern states under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
In Texas 70% of the polling places were closed in the 50 counties in the state with the largest growth of black and Latino voters.


delawareliberal--2020-03-09--538 projects Biden winning a majority of delegates on April 28th – With Delaware putting him over th

538 projects Biden winning a majority of delegates on April 28th – With Delaware putting him over the top It @ @ @ @ @ have the nomination locked up by the end of April .
Of course , this @ @ @ @ @ that changes as events ( primary results , endorsements , etc ) come in .
@ @ @ @ @ s primary day ( along with 5 others ) .
It would be catnip for @ @ @ @ @ to be the state that clinches it for Joe .

It now looks like Biden will have the nomination locked up by the end of April. Of course, this is a dynamic forecast model that changes as events (primary results, endorsements, etc) come in.
April 28th is Delaware’s primary day (along with 5 others). It would be catnip for the DC crowd for Delaware to be the state that clinches it for Joe.
Tuesday April 28th Primaries:
Connecticut
Delaware
Maryland
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island


delawareliberal--2020-03-09--The Sea Otter is my spirit animal

The Sea Otter is my spirit animal

The Sea Otter is my spirit animal I done ’ t believe in the spirit world , but I believe @ @ @ @ @ lutris in a way that has yet to be explained by science .

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delawareliberal--2020-03-09--…anybody that needs a test gets a test.  We — they’re there.  They have the tests.  And the tests ar

…anybody that needs a test gets a test.  We — they’re there.  They have the tests.  And the tests are beautiful

These are trump ’ s actual words directly from a WH transcript : THE PRESIDENT : But — but I think — I think , importantly : Anybody right now and yesterday — anybody that needs a test gets a test .
We — they ’ re there .
They have the tests .
And the tests are beautiful .
Anybody that needs a test gets a test .
If there ’ s a doctor that wants to test , if there ’ s somebody coming off a ship — like the big monster ship that ’ s out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — again , that ’ s a big decision .
Do I want to bring all those people on ?
People would like me to do that .
I don ’ t like the idea of doing it .
But anybody that needs a test can have a test .
They ’ re all set .
They have them out there .
In addition to that , they ’ re making millions of more as we speak .
But as of right now and yesterday , anybody that needs a test — that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tests are all perfect , like the letter was perfect .
The transcription was perfect , right ?
This was not as perfect as that , but pretty good .
THE PRESIDENT : Well , we ’ re considering different things .
But we ’ re also considering the fact that last year we had approximately 36,000 deaths due to what ’ s called the flu .
And I was — when I first heard this four , five , six weeks ago — when I was hearing the amount of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked to hear it .
Anywhere from 27,000 to 70,000 or 77,000 .
And I guess they said , in 1990 , that was in particular very bad ; it was higher than that .
As of the time I left the plane with you , we had 240 cases .
That ’ s at least what was on a very fine network known as Fox News .
And you love it .
But that ’ s what I happened to be watching .
And how was the show last night ?
Did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way ?
THE PRESIDENT : Oh , really ?
I heard it broke all ratings records , but maybe that ’ s wrong .
That ’ s what they told me .
I don ’ t know .
I can ’ t imagine that .
Q What should be done about that cruise ship that ’ s docked ( inaudible ) ?
THE PRESIDENT : Well , that ’ s a big question .
So I was just on the phone with the Vice President , and they ’ re trying to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if it were up to me , I would be inclined to say , “ Leave everybody on the ship for a period of time , and use the ship as your base.
” But a lot of people would rather do it a different way .
They would rather quarantine people when they land .
Now , when they do that , our numbers are going to go up .
Okay ?
Our numbers are going to go up .
The 240 is going to go up .
And I assume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a very big ship with thousands of people on it , including the sailors and the crew .
It ’ s — you ’ re talking about a massive number of people .
That is a big ship .
If it were up to me , I would do it that way .
A lot of people think we should do it the other way .
They ’ re Americans , or mostly Americans .
And we have to take care of Americans .

These are trump’s actual words directly from a WH transcript:
THE PRESIDENT: But — but I think — I think, importantly: Anybody right now and yesterday — anybody that needs a test gets a test. We — they’re there. They have the tests. And the tests are beautiful. Anybody that needs a test gets a test.
If there’s a doctor that wants to test, if there’s somebody coming off a ship — like the big monster ship that’s out there right now, which, you know — again, that’s a big decision. Do I want to bring all those people on? People would like me to do that. I don’t like the idea of doing it.
But anybody that needs a test can have a test. They’re all set. They have them out there.
In addition to that, they’re making millions of more as we speak. But as of right now and yesterday, anybody that needs a test — that’s the important thing — and the tests are all perfect, like the letter was perfect. The transcription was perfect, right? This was not as perfect as that, but pretty good.
…
THE PRESIDENT: Well, we’re considering different things. But we’re also considering the fact that last year we had approximately 36,000 deaths due to what’s called the flu. And I was — when I first heard this four, five, six weeks ago — when I was hearing the amount of people that died with flu, I was shocked to hear it. Anywhere from 27,000 to 70,000 or 77,000. And I guess they said, in 1990, that was in particular very bad; it was higher than that.
As of the time I left the plane with you, we had 240 cases. That’s at least what was on a very fine network known as Fox News. And you love it. But that’s what I happened to be watching.
And how was the show last night? Did it get good ratings, by the way?
Q I — I don’t, sir.
THE PRESIDENT: Oh, really? I heard it broke all ratings records, but maybe that’s wrong. That’s what they told me. I don’t know. I can’t imagine that.
…
Q What should be done about that cruise ship that’s docked (inaudible)?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, that’s a big question. So I was just on the phone with the Vice President, and they’re trying to make a decision. I mean, frankly, if it were up to me, I would be inclined to say, “Leave everybody on the ship for a period of time, and use the ship as your base.” But a lot of people would rather do it a different way. They would rather quarantine people when they land.
Now, when they do that, our numbers are going to go up. Okay? Our numbers are going to go up. The 240 is going to go up. And I assume that, perhaps, you know — it’s a very big ship with thousands of people on it, including the sailors and the crew. It’s — you’re talking about a massive number of people. That is a big ship. If it were up to me, I would do it that way. A lot of people think we should do it the other way. They’re Americans, or mostly Americans. And we have to take care of Americans.


delawareliberal--2020-03-09--DL Open Thread: Mon., March 9, 2020

DL Open Thread: Mon., March 9, 2020

World Markets In Free-Fall .
This is shaping up to be a key day as one trader predicts ‘ pandemonium at the open ’ .
Who will Trump blame ?
I ’ m going with the media , the CDC for telling at least the partial truth , and whatever fall guy is facing the axe .
Trump Officials Disagree On How To Protect Economy .
When you have a Potrumpkin Village government , this is inevitable .
BTW , I still can ’ t shake the image of the President at the CDC wearing a ‘ Keep America Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive gut in full view of the public instead of inside a tailored suit .
Ben Carson–A Potrumpkin Village Official If There Ever Was One .
Refuses to ‘ preview ’ plans for passengers on cruise ship scheduled to dock in Oakland today .
We all know that ’ s because there are no coherent plans .
Inspirational Quote : Even The Conservative Media Is Ripping Trump : He can ’ t ‘ bluff his way through ’ this one .
Will Congress Shut Down Over Coronavirus Fears ?
Hey , they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are self-quarantining , including Ted Cruz .
Jailhouse Informants And Prosecutors ’ Over-Reliance On Their Testimony .
Ten men wrongfully convicted with one common thread–jailhouse informants who testified against them .
OSHA Could Act Today To Protect Healthcare Workers .
They haven ’ t , and don ’ t appear likely to do so .
Why the fuck not ?
What do you want to talk about ?

World Markets In Free-Fall. This is shaping up to be a key day as one trader predicts ‘pandemonium at the open’. Who will Trump blame? I’m going with the media, the CDC for telling at least the partial truth, and whatever fall guy is facing the axe.
Trump Officials Disagree On How To Protect Economy. When you have a Potrumpkin Village government, this is inevitable. BTW, I still can’t shake the image of the President at the CDC wearing a ‘Keep America Great’ campaign cap, and having his massive gut in full view of the public instead of inside a tailored suit.
Ben Carson–A Potrumpkin Village Official If There Ever Was One. Refuses to ‘preview’ plans for passengers on cruise ship scheduled to dock in Oakland today. We all know that’s because there are no coherent plans. Inspirational Quote:
“We shouldn’t have 16 people saying what the plan is particularly when it hasn’t been fully formulated,” Carson said.
Even The Conservative Media Is Ripping Trump: He can’t ‘bluff his way through’ this one.
Will Congress Shut Down Over Coronavirus Fears? Hey, they’re (mostly) old. Two are self-quarantining, including Ted Cruz.
Jailhouse Informants And Prosecutors’ Over-Reliance On Their Testimony. Ten men wrongfully convicted with one common thread–jailhouse informants who testified against them.
OSHA Could Act Today To Protect Healthcare Workers. They haven’t, and don’t appear likely to do so. Why the fuck not?
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-03-10--Song Of The Day: Mudhoney-Touch Me I’m Sick

Song Of The Day : Mudhoney-Touch Me I ’ m Sick As Senor Al winds up his European vacation , @ @ @ @ @ share this pandemic anthem with you .
This song from these Seattle reprobates has been @ @ @ @ @ ‘ disease , self-loathing , angst and dirty sex ’ .
In other words , @ @ @ @ @ n roll :

As Senor Al winds up his European vacation, I felt the need to share this pandemic anthem with you. This song from these Seattle reprobates has been described as a song about ‘disease, self-loathing, angst and dirty sex’. In other words, good ol’ rock ‘n roll:


delawareliberal--2020-03-10--Did Jane Brady attend CPAC this year?   If so, is she self- quarantined?

Did Jane Brady attend CPAC this year ?
If so , is she self- quarantined ?
I ’ m seriously @ @ @ @ @ , Ken Simpler , Brian Pettyjohn or any of our other Trump loyalists attend CPAC @ @ @ @ @ , are they self-quarantined ?
Doesn ’ t anyone know ?
I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ s wingnut twitter or blogs since the DEGOP has become a political afterthought in the @ @

I’m seriously asking – did Jane Brady, Ken Simpler, Brian Pettyjohn or any of our other Trump loyalists attend CPAC this year? If so, are they self-quarantined?
Doesn’t anyone know? I don’t keep up with Delaware’s wingnut twitter or blogs since the DEGOP has become a political afterthought in the state.


delawareliberal--2020-03-10--On COVID-19 Seasonality & Latitude

On COVID-19 Seasonality & Latitude

The Flu is seasonal .
There are research papers on why this happens , and it is very possible that @ @ @ @ @ .
Here is an optimistic paper that suggests seasonality : Temperature and Latitude Analysis to @ @ @ @ @ for COVID-19 This suggests temperature and humidity may be factors in the spread of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ case , then the spread of the disease might slow sharply in May .
This @ @ @ @ @ not a certainty .
If there is seasonality , we need to prepare for a @ @ @ @ @ the Fall .

The Flu is seasonal. There are research papers on why this happens, and it is very possible that COVID-19 will be seasonal too.
Here is an optimistic paper that suggests seasonality: Temperature and Latitude Analysis to Predict Potential Spread and Seasonality for COVID-19
Given the temporal spread among areas with similar temperature and latitude, some predictions can tentatively be made about the potential community spread of COVID-19 in the coming weeks. Using 2019 temperature data for March and April, risk of community spread could be predicted to affect areas just north of the current areas at risk (Figure 3). These could include (from East to West) Manchuria, Central Asia, the Caucuses, Eastern Europe, Central Europe, the British Isles, the Northeastern and Midwestern United States, and British Columbia. However, this simplified analysis does not take into account the effect of warming temperatures. The marked drop in cases in Wuhan could well be linked to corresponding recent rising temperatures there (Table 1).


delawareliberal--2020-03-10--If the last recession is any guide, it will take 16 months & election of a Democratic President

If the last recession is any guide , it will take 16 months & election of a Democratic President A @ @ @ @ @ think I said the stock market took 13 months to bottom out last time .
@ @ @ @ @ months full of false starts and stops .
You ’ d have to be a @ @ @ @ @ Trump brain trust has any answer for this .

A correction from yesterday. I think I said the stock market took 13 months to bottom out last time. It was a jiggety-jaggity 16 months full of false starts and stops.
October 8th 2007: DJIA 14,000
March 2nd 2009: DJIA 6,626
You’d have to be a fool to think that the Trump brain trust has any answer for this.


delawareliberal--2020-03-10--Hard data that shows cruel “Bernie Bros” are a myth

Most of us here have known that Bernie supporters are not uniquely cruel .
Now it is proven by science @ @ @ @ @ The evidence that Sanders supporters are uniquely cruel online , compared to any other candidates @ @ @ @ @ ; much of the discourse around Bernie Bros seems to rely on skewed anecdotes that @ @ @ @ @ to scrutiny .
Many Sanders supporters suspect that the stereotype is perpetuated in bad faith @ @ @ @ @ .
Jeff Winchell , a computational social scientist and graduate student at Harvard University , @ @ @ @ @ data and found that Sanders ’ supporters online behave the same as everyone else .
@ @ @ @ @ a sentiment analysis , a technique used both in the digital humanities and in e-commerce @ @ @ @ @ from social media data .

Most of us here have known that Bernie supporters are not uniquely cruel. Now it is proven by science.
The only problem? The evidence that Sanders supporters are uniquely cruel online, compared to any other candidates’ supporters, is scant; much of the discourse around Bernie Bros seems to rely on skewed anecdotes that don’t stand up to scrutiny. Many Sanders supporters suspect that the stereotype is perpetuated in bad faith to help torpedo his candidacy.
…
Jeff Winchell, a computational social scientist and graduate student at Harvard University, crunched the numbers on tweet data and found that Sanders’ supporters online behave the same as everyone else. Winchell used what is called a sentiment analysis, a technique used both in the digital humanities and in e-commerce, to gauge emotional intent from social media data.


delawareliberal--2020-03-10--DL Open Thread: Tues., March 10, 2020

DL Open Thread: Tues., March 10, 2020

RWNJ ’ s Self-Quarantine .
Well , not Le Grand Orange and the terminally-stoopid Louis Gohmert , but newly-named WH Chief Mark Meadows , that gas-mask wearin ’ Matt Gaetz , Ted Cruz , Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia and Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona , most of whom attended the CPAC Conference where virtually everybody made fun of those who were warning about the coronavirus .
One can only hope that they are self-quarantined far away from microphones .
Oh , and Donald ?
Keep shaking hands with your supporters .
Top CPAC guessing game : Who was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but not the unwashed rabble .
Trump Convinced Journalists Are Trying To Infect Him .
He ’ s melting down .
Gabe Sherman shares some juicy details .
I recommend you wall0w in them .
Coachella To Be Postponed .
You know why .
Tentatively rescheduled for October .
Italy ’ s Closed , Man .
9172 positive cases .
463 deaths .
World ’ s ninth-largest economy .
Can you imagine what the numbers will be here once people get tested ?
What a disaster .
End Of The Line For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard to continue if he doesn ’ t win in Washington or Michigan .
538 pontificators pontificate .
‘ Cancel Everything ’ .
The argument for not staying calm and not proceeding with business as usual .
I ’ m beginning to think this is the way to go .
What do you want to talk about ?

RWNJ’s Self-Quarantine. Well, not Le Grand Orange and the terminally-stoopid Louis Gohmert, but newly-named WH Chief Mark Meadows, that gas-mask wearin’ Matt Gaetz, Ted Cruz, Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia and Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona, most of whom attended the CPAC Conference where virtually everybody made fun of those who were warning about the coronavirus. One can only hope that they are self-quarantined far away from microphones. Oh, and Donald? Keep shaking hands with your supporters. Top CPAC guessing game: Who was the mystery carrier? The rich guys know, but not the unwashed rabble.
Trump Convinced Journalists Are Trying To Infect Him. He’s melting down. Gabe Sherman shares some juicy details. I recommend you wall0w in them.
Coachella To Be Postponed. You know why. Tentatively rescheduled for October.
Italy’s Closed, Man. 9172 positive cases. 463 deaths. World’s ninth-largest economy. Can you imagine what the numbers will be here once people get tested? What a disaster.
End Of The Line For Bernie? Probably. Gonna be hard to continue if he doesn’t win in Washington or Michigan. 538 pontificators pontificate.
‘Cancel Everything’. The argument for not staying calm and not proceeding with business as usual. I’m beginning to think this is the way to go.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-03-10--Trump Proposes Fighting Coronavirus With Tax Cuts – tells Americans to take cruises to “certain loca

Trump Proposes Fighting Coronavirus With Tax Cuts – tells Americans to take cruises to “certain locations” but not “other locations”

Trump Proposes Fighting Coronavirus With Tax Cuts – tells Americans to take cruises to “ certain locations ” but not “ other locations ” Here is what economists were saying about Coronavirus three days ago : Leadership is key in a crisis .
In order to avoid a recession , information should be clear , transparent , and accurate .
Action should be proactive .
My sense is the administration will slow track a fiscal response and try to embrace ineffective policies .
For example , enacting corporate tax cuts would be bad policy – it would take many months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuts would target the wrong segment of the economy .
Here is Trump yesterday , saying Coronavirus is “ not our fault ” : President Donald Trump announced from the White House on Monday evening that he ’ s looking at a potential payroll tax cut to help offset any damage and impact the coronavirus outbreak has had upon the American economy and stock market .
Speaking from the White House press briefing room the same day the Dow Jones experienced a record drop amid concerns that the growing coronavirus pandemic will result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president said that he ’ d be speaking with Congress on Tuesday about some “ dramatic ” measures to stimulate the economy .
“ We ’ re also working with the industries including the airline industry , the cruise ship industry which obviously will be hit , ” Trump declared .
“ We ’ re working with them very , very strongly .
We want them to travel .
We want people to travel to certain locations and not to other locations at this moment.
” “ Hopefully that will straighten out sooner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re working with the industries and in particular those two industries , ” he continued .
“ We ’ re also talking to the hotel industry and some places actually will do well and some places probably won ’ t do well at all but we ’ re working also with the hotel industry.
” “ Whether it be working with small companies , large companies , a lot of companies so that they don ’ t get penalized for something that ’ s not their fault , ” he added .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not our country ’ s fault .
This was something that we were thrown into and we ’ re going to handle it and we have been handling it very well.
” Here is more on why we are headed for a prolonged recession : I ’ m not forecasting a recession , just moving to Recession Watch for the first time since 2006 .
Note : In early 2007 , I moved from Recession Watch to forecasting a recession that started in December 2007 .
As I noted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading indicators are not useful if there is “ a pandemic , significant military conflict , disruption of energy supplies for any reason , a major natural disaster ( meteor strike , super volcano , etc ) , and a number of other low probability reasons ” .
The reason I ’ m moving to Recession Watch now is a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic , and the response to the pandemic of the current administration .
Leadership is key in a crisis .
Information should be clear , transparent , and accurate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CDC leads the world in responding to a health crisis .
However , the CDC was caught flat-footed this time .
Testing for COVID-19 should already be ubiquitous and free for all ( not just those with insurance ) .
It appears testing will increase dramatically over the next several weeks , but the administration still needs to make testing free for all ( otherwise the uninsured will avoid the test and spread the disease ) .
And the administration should have fiscal policies ready to go to address the economic impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my suggestions : Fiscal Policies to Address COVID-19 .
There is news out this morning that White House advisers will have a list of policy options for Mr. Trump today .
My sense is the administration will slow track a fiscal response and try to embrace ineffective policies .
For example , enacting corporate tax cuts would be bad policy – it would take many months to have an impact , and the cuts would target the wrong segment of the economy .
Before predicting a recession , we need to see how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasonal like the flu and the economy will bounce back in the Summer .
If that is the case , we will have time to prepare for a probable resurgence of the disease in the Fall .
But that is a thin thread to pin our hopes .

Here is what economists were saying about Coronavirus three days ago:
Leadership is key in a crisis. In order to avoid a recession, information should be clear, transparent, and accurate. Action should be proactive. My sense is the administration will slow track a fiscal response and try to embrace ineffective policies. For example, enacting corporate tax cuts would be bad policy – it would take many months to have an impact, and the cuts would target the wrong segment of the economy.
Here is Trump yesterday, saying Coronavirus is “not our fault”:
President Donald Trump announced from the White House on Monday evening that he’s looking at a potential payroll tax cut to help offset any damage and impact the coronavirus outbreak has had upon the American economy and stock market. Speaking from the White House press briefing room the same day the Dow Jones experienced a record drop amid concerns that the growing coronavirus pandemic will result in a worldwide economic slowdown, the president said that he’d be speaking with Congress on Tuesday about some “dramatic” measures to stimulate the economy.
… “We’re also working with the industries including the airline industry, the cruise ship industry which obviously will be hit,” Trump declared. “We’re working with them very, very strongly. We want them to travel. We want people to travel to certain locations and not to other locations at this moment.” “Hopefully that will straighten out sooner rather than later, but we’re working with the industries and in particular those two industries,” he continued. “We’re also talking to the hotel industry and some places actually will do well and some places probably won’t do well at all but we’re working also with the hotel industry.” “Whether it be working with small companies, large companies, a lot of companies so that they don’t get penalized for something that’s not their fault,” he added. “It’s not their fault, it’s not our country’s fault. This was something that we were thrown into and we’re going to handle it and we have been handling it very well.”
Here is more on why we are headed for a prolonged recession:
by
I’m not forecasting a recession, just moving to Recession Watch for the first time since 2006. Note: In early 2007, I moved from Recession Watch to forecasting a recession that started in December 2007.


delawareliberal--2020-03-12--Joe Shows What a Real President Sounds Like

Coons is probably more likely to catch Coronavirus from which group ?


delawareliberal--2020-03-12--What are the market “circuit breakers” ?

I had to look this up… Circuit breakers are designed to give the market time to cool off when price @ @ @ @ @ They halt trading on the New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE ) when the S @ @ @ @ @ levels .
Here are the levels to watch before trading is halted again or canceled @ @ @ @ @ 7 % drop ) – a 15 minute pause .
Level Two ( 13 % @ @ @ @ @ 15 minute pause .
Level Three ( 20 % drop ) – Trading is closed @ @ @ @ @ is one caveat .
The circuit breakers only kick in if the S & P @ @ @ @ @ 3:25 pm ET .
If the plunge accelerates past these marks after that time , @ @ @ @ @ until the closing bell .

I had to look this up…
Circuit breakers are designed to give the market time to cool off when price swings get too volatile. They halt trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) when the S&P 500 hits predetermined levels.
Here are the levels to watch before trading is halted again or canceled today.
Level One (7% drop) – a 15 minute pause.
Level Two (13% drop) – a further 15 minute pause.
Level Three (20% drop) – Trading is closed for the day.
There is one caveat. The circuit breakers only kick in if the S&P 500 hits these levels before 3:25 pm ET.
If the plunge accelerates past these marks after that time, there is no safety net until the closing bell.


delawareliberal--2020-03-12--Congress to Debate Tax Breaks to Encourage Leech Production

I don ’ t wish it but if this epidemic expands we are going to learn that we basically have @ @ @ @ @ weird historical blurbs you read in museums about how the leeches didn ’ t work @ @ @ @ @ well , that ’ s us .
We didn ’ t even have a leech @ @ @ @ @ have called “ Greece ” has existed forever .
They are used to failed states @ @ @ @ @ pieces and keep moving .
We don ’ t have that long history of surviving @ @ @ @ @ have all the guns and all the weirdos who think guns are the shit .

Lessons Taught But Never Learned I don’t wish it but if this epidemic expands we are going to learn that we basically have a failed state. Those weird historical blurbs you read in museums about how the leeches didn’t work will be funny because, well, that’s us. We didn’t even have a leech stockpile.
A country people have called “Greece” has existed forever. They are used to failed states. They pick up the pieces and keep moving. We don’t have that long history of surviving utter failure. Plus we have all the guns and all the weirdos who think guns are the shit.


delawareliberal--2020-03-12--Song of the Day 3/12: Roxy Music, “Song for Europe”

Song of the Day 3/12 : Roxy Music , “ Song for Europe ” Now that Europe and the US @ @ @ @ @ , this seems like the least we can do to succor our erstwhile allies .
@ @ @ @ @ Ferry .

Now that Europe and the US have a 30-day trial separation, this seems like the least we can do to succor our erstwhile allies. Nobody does world-weariness like Bryan Ferry.


delawareliberal--2020-03-12--DL Open Thread: Thurs., March 12, 2020

DL Open Thread: Thurs., March 12, 2020

EVERYTHING FALLS APART .
That was quite the day .
Where to begin ?
Everybody but the President sees the existential seriousness of our situation .
Pretty much every major event in the entire fucking country will be cancelled .
Markets in freefall .
Here ’ s how one market pro analyzed the post-speech carnage : “ Markets reacted negatively to what was perceived as a solemn but confused speech that placed blame on other nations , omitted to focus on immediate actions to relieve the most affected individuals , and lacked in concrete fiscal and health measures to address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus , ” Gregory Daco , chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics , said in a note .
Where are the fucking tests ?
A country of well over 300 million people , and only about 5000 have been tested ?
And that speech .
It ’ s Europe ’ s fault ?
Except for Britain ?
Why ?
Because they left the EU ?
Because Boris is his pal ?
Probably .
Hey , at least he tanked oil futures .
Oh , and did I hear right ?
Kushner is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re all waiting for some pronouncement from Kushner ?
Let ’ s be honest .
There is nothing else worth talking about today .
This is one of the greatest crises we ’ ve faced as a country during my lifetime .
And we have a total boob in charge .

EVERYTHING FALLS APART. That was quite the day. Where to begin? Everybody but the President sees the existential seriousness of our situation.
Pretty much every major event in the entire fucking country will be cancelled.
Markets in freefall. Here’s how one market pro analyzed the post-speech carnage:
“Markets reacted negatively to what was perceived as a solemn but confused speech that placed blame on other nations, omitted to focus on immediate actions to relieve the most affected individuals, and lacked in concrete fiscal and health measures to address the economic and financial impact of the virus,” Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, said in a note.
Where are the fucking tests? A country of well over 300 million people, and only about 5000 have been tested?
And that speech. It’s Europe’s fault? Except for Britain? Why? Because they left the EU? Because Boris is his pal? Probably. Hey, at least he tanked oil futures.
BTW, economic proposals are coming soon, eventually, possibly.
Oh, and did I hear right? Kushner is in charge? KUSHNER??!! We’re all waiting for some pronouncement from Kushner?
Let’s be honest. There is nothing else worth talking about today. This is one of the greatest crises we’ve faced as a country during my lifetime. And we have a total boob in charge.
Speak, pipples!


delawareliberal--2020-03-12--Psyche!  Minutes after Trump address, WH walks back 3 major claims

An oval office address to the nation is supposed to be this big important , well considered statement – but this is Trump… The White House scrambles to “ clarify ” key details from Trump ’ s Oval Office speech To keep new cases from entering our shores , we will be suspending all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days .
The new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight .
These restrictions will be adjusted subject to conditions on the ground .
There will be exemptions for Americans who have undergone appropriate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply to the tremendous amount of trade and cargo , but various other things as we get approval .
Correction 2 ) An hour after his speech ended , Trump sent out a tweet announcing that “ trade will in no way be affected by the 30-day restriction on travel from Europe , ” Earlier this week I met with the leaders of health insurance industry who have agreed to waive all co-payments for coronavirus treatments , Correction 3 ) Insurance industry group America ’ s Health Insurance Plans told Politico that major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-pays for coronavirus testing , not the far more costly coronavirus treatments .

An oval office address to the nation is supposed to be this big important, well considered statement – but this is Trump…
Trump:
To keep new cases from entering our shores, we will be suspending all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days. The new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight. These restrictions will be adjusted subject to conditions on the ground. There will be exemptions for Americans who have undergone appropriate screenings and these prohibitions will not only apply to the tremendous amount of trade and cargo, but various other things as we get approval.
Correction 1) Department of Homeland Security quickly announcing that the travel ban will not apply to United States citizens or permanent residents currently abroad.
Correction 2) An hour after his speech ended, Trump sent out a tweet announcing that “trade will in no way be affected by the 30-day restriction on travel from Europe,”
Trump:
Earlier this week I met with the leaders of health insurance industry who have agreed to waive all co-payments for coronavirus treatments,


delawareliberal--2020-03-12--Trump’s Speech Fills Nation With Dread

Trump’s Speech Fills Nation With Dread

Not much to say about that Trump performance .
After weeks of pretending that it was nothing , he blamed @ @ @ @ @ ) for the coronavirus in a stammering , flat , orange monotone .


delawareliberal--2020-03-11--BREAKING: Delaware Announces First Positive Coronavirus Test

The Delaware patient , a man older than 50 , who officials say is “ doing well , ” lives @ @ @ @ @ is “ associated with the University of Delaware community , ” the state ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a statement .
Before the case was announced , the university said it was “ @ @ @ @ @ of all of our courses in the event that we have confirmed COVID-19 cases on @ @ @

The Delaware patient, a man older than 50, who officials say is “doing well,” lives in New Castle County and is “associated with the University of Delaware community,” the state’s public health department said in a statement. Before the case was announced, the university said it was “gearing up for online delivery of all of our courses in the event that we have confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus.”


delawareliberal--2020-03-11--Breaking: Delaware City Refinery Burning


delawareliberal--2020-03-11--BREAKING: It’s Officially A Pandemic

BREAKING: It’s Officially A Pandemic

The World Health Organization has officially designated the Coronavirus outbreak a world pandemic : The organization cites ‘ alarming levels @ @ @ @ @ inaction ’ .
A congressional briefing on the government ’ s response is halted due @ @ @ @ @ at the White House ’ .
White House , of course , says that the @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
Even though Anthony Fauci publicly says that NBA games should be played in @ @ @ @ @ s still lying to us .

The World Health Organization has officially designated the Coronavirus outbreak a world pandemic:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/11/coronavirus-live-updates/
The organization cites ‘alarming levels of spread and…alarming levels of inaction’.
A congressional briefing on the government’s response is halted due to ‘an emergency meeting at the White House’. White House, of course, says that the meeting’s ‘routine’. Even though Anthony Fauci publicly says that NBA games should be played in empty arenas. Trump’s still lying to us.


delawareliberal--2020-03-11--This is all you need to know.  After this, all other political punditry is useless nonsense

This is all you need to know .
After this , all other political punditry is useless nonsense Alby has @ @ @ @ @ this Presidential election .
There is no point in taking part in or entertaining any @ @ @ @ @ .
Joe Biden can beat Trump for the simplest of reasons : People like Joe @ @ @ @ @ t like Donald Trump .
That doesn ’ t mean Trump can ’ t cheat @ @ @ @ @ we still don ’ t know if hackers , Russian or not , can change @ @ @ @ @ s not going to be Clinton all over again , because Biden isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ for everyone to find a local candidate they like and work like hell for them @

Alby has had the last word on this Presidential election. There is no point in taking part in or entertaining any “analysis” beyond this.
Joe Biden can beat Trump for the simplest of reasons: People like Joe Biden. People don’t like Donald Trump. That doesn’t mean Trump can’t cheat his way to victory — we still don’t know if hackers, Russian or not, can change votes — but it’s not going to be Clinton all over again, because Biden isn’t Hillary. – Alby
Time for everyone to find a local candidate they like and work like hell for them.


delawareliberal--2020-03-11--DL Open Thread: Weds., March 11, 2020

DL Open Thread: Weds., March 11, 2020

Trump Won ’ t Negotiate With Pelosi On Stimulus Package B/C She Hurt His Feelings .
I can ’ t make this up : ‘ Everything Looks Fine Until It Doesn ’ t ’ .
This virus is growing exponentially .
Meaning , it ’ s just a matter of time .
The Moment That Trump Will Come To Regret .
If the D ’ s don ’ t turn this into a campaign ad and blanket it everywhere , with or w/o Bloomberg ’ s $ $ ’ s , they ’ re committing political malpractice .
‘ Only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Explain How To Deal With Pandemics .
The edited version ?
Do everything the Trump Administration isn ’ t .
Only People In Delaware Who Can ’ t Access Hand Sanitizer ?
Prison Inmates .
Well , I guess that ’ s one way to address the prison overpopulation problem… Coronavirus Scare Closes Wilmington ’ s Community Education Building .
BTW , this is the building that houses the DuPont Royalty ’ s vision of charter schools , and pocketing taxpayer dollars to run them .
BTWBTW , did you know that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nickname is There ?
Meaning that , with the building closed , there is no There there ?
What do you want to talk about ?

Trump Won’t Negotiate With Pelosi On Stimulus Package B/C She Hurt His Feelings. I can’t make this up:
‘Everything Looks Fine Until It Doesn’t’. This virus is growing exponentially. Meaning, it’s just a matter of time.
The Moment That Trump Will Come To Regret. If the D’s don’t turn this into a campaign ad and blanket it everywhere, with or w/o Bloomberg’s $$’s, they’re committing political malpractice. ‘Only 15 cases’, indeed.
Experts Explain How To Deal With Pandemics. The edited version? Do everything the Trump Administration isn’t.
Only People In Delaware Who Can’t Access Hand Sanitizer? Prison Inmates. Well, I guess that’s one way to address the prison overpopulation problem…
Coronavirus Scare Closes Wilmington’s Community Education Building. BTW, this is the building that houses the DuPont Royalty’s vision of charter schools, and pocketing taxpayer dollars to run them. BTWBTW, did you know that if your first name is Eleuthere, your nickname is There? Meaning that, with the building closed, there is no There there?
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-03-11--Song Of The Day: Manic Street Preachers-Quarantine (In My Place Of)

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delawareliberal--2020-03-11--Biden victory speech thanks Sanders supporters for their passion & tireless energy

Like it or not , liberals are a part of the Democratic coalition .
Biden ’ s recognition that they @ @ @ @ @ the right direction .
At least Biden seems to understand that pushing Sanders supporters away @ @ @ @ @ longterm best interest of the Hillary Clinton campaign .
“ I want to thank Bernie @ @ @ @ @ their tireless energy and their passion , ” Biden said .
“ We share a @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll defeat Donald Trump .
We ’ ll defeat him together.
” Biden @ @ @ @ @ campaign “ is taking off , and I believe we ’ re going to do @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Take nothing for granted , ” Biden added .
“ Want to earn @ @ @ @ @ single state .
”

Like it or not, liberals are a part of the Democratic coalition. Biden’s recognition that they exist is a step in the right direction. At least Biden seems to understand that pushing Sanders supporters away wasn’t in the longterm best interest of the Hillary Clinton campaign.
“I want to thank Bernie Sanders and his supporters for their tireless energy and their passion,” Biden said. “We share a common goal, and together we’ll defeat Donald Trump. We’ll defeat him together.”
Biden allowed only that his own campaign “is taking off, and I believe we’re going to do well from this point on.”
“Take nothing for granted,” Biden added. “Want to earn every single vote in every single state.”


delawareliberal--2020-03-13--Trump Declares National Emergency

Trump Declares National Emergency


delawareliberal--2020-03-13--I don’t think this will happen, but you have to think that Bernie and Joe are talking.

Now would be a good time for Bernie to drop out , cancel The remaining races and the convention .
@ @ @ @ @ chase Trump out of office .
This is absolutely a solution…the effect would be stunning @ @ @ @ @ declaration should be with both on stage… …immediately following should be the creation of a @ @ @ @ @ real expertise standing in as cabinet members… …specific policies could be formulated and communicated to @ @ @ @ @ plan of action when the Democrats take the White House and Senate…

Now would be a good time for Bernie to drop out, cancel The remaining races and the convention. Nominate Biden By acclamation and chase Trump out of office.
This is absolutely a solution…the effect would be stunning with regards to party unity…the declaration should be with both on stage…
…immediately following should be the creation of a shadow government with persons with real expertise standing in as cabinet members…
…specific policies could be formulated and communicated to Americans as a very real plan of action when the Democrats take the White House and Senate…


delawareliberal--2020-03-13--Song of the Day 3/13: Carole King, “It’s Too Late”

Song of the Day 3/13 : Carole King , “ It ’ s Too Late ” Somebody play this for @ @ @ @ @ thinks barring people from the country will stop the coronavirus .
The song , from @ @ @ @ @ ” LP , was a double-A-side single with “ I Feel the Earth Move ” @ @ @ @ @ .
1 on Billboard ’ s Hot 100 .


delawareliberal--2020-03-13--DL Open Thread: Fri., March 13, 2020

DL Open Thread: Fri., March 13, 2020

Gov .
Carney ’ s State Of Emergency Declaration .
When you see public officials acting responsibly , it kinda comes as a shock when you have at best a Bystander President .
As critical as I have been of Carney ’ s ‘ lack of vision thing ’ , he and his team are especially well-qualified to address this crisis , and he has acted swiftly and wisely .
To put it mildly , it doesn ’ t hurt to have a health care professional of the highest order as his Lieutenant Governor .
And I ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time .
She could be making a zillion dollars more in the private sector .
Instead , she has chosen to dedicate herself to this most important element of public service .
Carney has a first-class team in place , and I feel better that they are on the case .
BTW , the General Assembly is heeding the Governor ’ s advice and canceling session for next week .
Fauci : Federal Testing Protocols Are A Disaster .
Trump couldn ’ t fire him even if he wanted to .
Betcha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t even declare a Federal Emergency despite states ’ desperate need for such a declaration .
Why ?
Because it would embarrass him .
Which , of course , is far worse than lives being lost .
Katie Effin ’ Porter !
!
She embarrasses , then forces , the idiots who run the CDC to commit to free coronavirus testing for everybody .
Would it shock you to know that she studied under Elizabeth Warren ?
She is an American hero .
Here ’ s why : That flat-out gives me chills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who Voted Against Sick Leave In Florida Who Is Now Taking Paid Sick Leave From Congress .
Yep , ‘ Gas Mask Gaetz ’ .
If there is a diametric opposite to Katie Porter , it ’ s this asshole .
How the Rethugs ’ War On Government Paved The Way For The Coronavirus Disaster .
What do you want to talk about ?

Gov. Carney’s State Of Emergency Declaration. When you see public officials acting responsibly, it kinda comes as a shock when you have at best a Bystander President. As critical as I have been of Carney’s ‘lack of vision thing’, he and his team are especially well-qualified to address this crisis, and he has acted swiftly and wisely. To put it mildly, it doesn’t hurt to have a health care professional of the highest order as his Lieutenant Governor. And I’ve been a fan of Karyl Rattay for a long time. She could be making a zillion dollars more in the private sector. Instead, she has chosen to dedicate herself to this most important element of public service. Carney has a first-class team in place, and I feel better that they are on the case. BTW, the General Assembly is heeding the Governor’s advice and canceling session for next week.
Fauci: Federal Testing Protocols Are A Disaster. Trump couldn’t fire him even if he wanted to. Betcha he wants to. He won’t even declare a Federal Emergency despite states’ desperate need for such a declaration. Why? Because it would embarrass him. Which, of course, is far worse than lives being lost.
Katie Effin’ Porter!! She embarrasses, then forces, the idiots who run the CDC to commit to free coronavirus testing for everybody. Would it shock you to know that she studied under Elizabeth Warren? She is an American hero. Here’s why:
That flat-out gives me chills. You must watch this!
Guess Who Voted Against Sick Leave In Florida Who Is Now Taking Paid Sick Leave From Congress. Yep, ‘Gas Mask Gaetz’. If there is a diametric opposite to Katie Porter, it’s this asshole.
How the Rethugs’ War On Government Paved The Way For The Coronavirus Disaster.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-03-14--DL Open Thread: Sat., March 14, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sat., March 14, 2020

House Passes Major Aid Package To Address Results Of Pandemic .
Typhoid Tangerine took no part in the negotiations , leaving them to Mnuchin .
Nancy Pelosi , dealing from a position of strength , got almost everything she had pushed for : The agreement reached Friday is primarily aimed at expanding the safety net to cope with the potentially catastrophic economic impact of the coronavirus .
In addition to ensuring free coronavirus testing , the plan would dramatically increase several benefits , particularly family medical leave and paid sick leave , while also bolstering unemployment insurance ; spending on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food programs for children and the elderly .
Read the entire article .
There is a lot of great stuff in this bill .
40 Rethugs voted no .
Asshole Gets Stuck With 17,700 Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer .
I wonder if governments could use ’ eminent domain ’ statutes to get this stuff to the people who really need it .
Or , of course , this guy could simply donate it .
I think that there should be restrictions on the enabling of these hoarders by Amazon , E-Bay and others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When Trump Closed Pandemic Office .
We lost , um , the ability to anticipate and address pandemics .
Coulda used that expertise , don ’ tchathink ?
Donald Trump 2013 : “ Leadership : Whatever happens , you ’ re responsible .
If it doesn ’ t happen , you ’ re responsible.
” Donald Trump 2020 : “ I don ’ t take responsibility at all.
” Yep .
Big Pharma Lobbyists Protected Their Clients ’ Right To Price-Gouge On Cornavirus Vaccines .
Starring the usual bad guys and the usual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Coronavirus Is Not The Flu .
Stop Talking Like It Is .
Like everything else with this crisis , the analogy appears to have been designed to enable the President ’ s happy talk and deliberate obliviousness .
How Perdue Destroys The Lives Of Chicken Farmers .
Delaware lawmakers should read this and then consider how to address the plight of farmers who are under the thumb of Big Chicken .
Kinda tough when downstate lawmakers are under the thrall of Big Chicken .
What do you want to talk about ?

House Passes Major Aid Package To Address Results Of Pandemic. Typhoid Tangerine took no part in the negotiations, leaving them to Mnuchin. Nancy Pelosi, dealing from a position of strength, got almost everything she had pushed for:
The agreement reached Friday is primarily aimed at expanding the safety net to cope with the potentially catastrophic economic impact of the coronavirus. In addition to ensuring free coronavirus testing, the plan would dramatically increase several benefits, particularly family medical leave and paid sick leave, while also bolstering unemployment insurance; spending on health insurance for the poor; and food programs for children and the elderly.
Read the entire article. There is a lot of great stuff in this bill. 40 Rethugs voted no.
Asshole Gets Stuck With 17,700 Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer. I wonder if governments could use ’eminent domain’ statutes to get this stuff to the people who really need it. Or, of course, this guy could simply donate it. I think that there should be restrictions on the enabling of these hoarders by Amazon, E-Bay and others. Soulless profiteers.
What We Lost When Trump Closed Pandemic Office. We lost, um, the ability to anticipate and address pandemics. Coulda used that expertise, don’tchathink?
Donald Trump 2013: “Leadership: Whatever happens, you’re responsible. If it doesn’t happen, you’re responsible.” Donald Trump 2020: “I don’t take responsibility at all.”
Yep. Big Pharma Lobbyists Protected Their Clients’ Right To Price-Gouge On Cornavirus Vaccines. Starring the usual bad guys and the usual good guys. Cue Leonard Cohen:
Everybody knows the war is over. Everybody knows the good guys lost.
The Coronavirus Is Not The Flu. Stop Talking Like It Is. Like everything else with this crisis, the analogy appears to have been designed to enable the President’s happy talk and deliberate obliviousness.
How Perdue Destroys The Lives Of Chicken Farmers. Delaware lawmakers should read this and then consider how to address the plight of farmers who are under the thumb of Big Chicken. Kinda tough when downstate lawmakers are under the thrall of Big Chicken.
I’ve only scratched the surface.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-03-14--Coronavirus Update – The Vexingly Ironic End Game

There are two types of people in the Coronavirus world .
For the sake of simplicity and accuracy , well call them “ the Smarts ” and “ the Dumbs.
” The Smarts see the coronavirus as a serious emergency situation that requires a sober , coordinated response to mitigate cascading public health emergencies .
The Dumbs see the coronavirus as a media creation that requires no response and will blow over in a few weeks .
Trump is clearly a Dumb , but has been forced in front of microphones to pretend to be a Smart for the sake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel industry .
Here is the vexingly ironic part .
If the Smarts “ win ” , and we do all the things we need to do – it will SEEM like the Dumbs were right all along .
There will be no cascading public health emergencies and this will blow over , and the Dumbs will feel vindicated as they throw Taco Bell trash out of the window of their trucks .
However , if the Dumbs “ win ” , and we don ’ t do any of the things we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Smarts were right and we ’ ll have cascading public health emergencies .
Smarts will feel a sense of smug satisfaction as they gasp for breath like someone being subjected to a waterboarding .

There are two types of people in the Coronavirus world. For the sake of simplicity and accuracy, well call them “the Smarts” and “the Dumbs.”
The Smarts see the coronavirus as a serious emergency situation that requires a sober, coordinated response to mitigate cascading public health emergencies.
The Dumbs see the coronavirus as a media creation that requires no response and will blow over in a few weeks.
Trump is clearly a Dumb, but has been forced in front of microphones to pretend to be a Smart for the sake of “the markets” and the hotel industry.
Here is the vexingly ironic part. If the Smarts “win” , and we do all the things we need to do – it will SEEM like the Dumbs were right all along. There will be no cascading public health emergencies and this will blow over, and the Dumbs will feel vindicated as they throw Taco Bell trash out of the window of their trucks.
However, if the Dumbs “win”, and we don’t do any of the things we need to do – it will prove that the Smarts were right and we’ll have cascading public health emergencies. Smarts will feel a sense of smug satisfaction as they gasp for breath like someone being subjected to a waterboarding.


delawareliberal--2020-03-14--Song of the Day 3/14: Bobby Darin, “Call Me Irresponsible”

Song of the Day 3/14 : Bobby Darin , “ Call Me Irresponsible ” Donald Trump , at his mulligan coronavirus news conference yesterday , uttered the line Joe Biden should use in every campaign ad from now to November : “ I don ’ t take responsibility at all.
” If I had the skills I ’ d put one together myself , with this song as the soundtrack over a series of photos of the Marmalade Menace .
The tune is by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by the legendary Sammy Cahn , was introduced in the 1963 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” by its star , Jackie Gleason .
Here ’ s the scene ; the song begins about 1:42 .
Despite the style of his delivery — it ’ s not so much that Gleason is no vocalist as that he ’ s pretending to be drunk — it won the Oscar for original song in 1964 .
Sammy Cahn once told Dave Davies of “ Fresh Air ” that it was his favorite lyric .
“ The one I ’ m very , very proud of is ‘ Call Me Irresponsible.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s not as facetious as it sounds — it has five-syllable words in it .
… Five-syllable words from a fellow who came from a one-syllable neighborhood .
”

Donald Trump, at his mulligan coronavirus news conference yesterday, uttered the line Joe Biden should use in every campaign ad from now to November: “I don’t take responsibility at all.” If I had the skills I’d put one together myself, with this song as the soundtrack over a series of photos of the Marmalade Menace.
The tune is by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by the legendary Sammy Cahn, was introduced in the 1963 film “Papa’s Delicate Condition” by its star, Jackie Gleason. Here’s the scene; the song begins about 1:42. Despite the style of his delivery — it’s not so much that Gleason is no vocalist as that he’s pretending to be drunk — it won the Oscar for original song in 1964.
Sammy Cahn once told Dave Davies of “Fresh Air” that it was his favorite lyric. “The one I’m very, very proud of is ‘Call Me Irresponsible.’ Simply because — I want to say and it’s not as facetious as it sounds — it has five-syllable words in it. … Five-syllable words from a fellow who came from a one-syllable neighborhood.”


delawareliberal--2020-03-14--Christiana Care Nurses Perform Random Acts Of Heroism

536 of them , to be specific .
We as a community owe them a debt of gratitude .
In @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t want people to get tested b/c the numbers could make him look @ @ @ @ @ rely on each other .
The actions of these public health professionals and the company @ @ @ @ @ what we all may , in our small ways , be asked to do for @ @ @ @ @ good .
Their example has led the way .
Which reminds me , does anybody @ @ @ @ @ results are in , Delaware will still have only 4 confirmed cases ?
Didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic is here .
It ’ s only the lack of testing that prevents us @ @ @ @ @ Delaware , testing has arrived , thanks to these health care professionals .
Thank you @ @ @ @ @ all of us .

536 of them, to be specific. We as a community owe them a debt of gratitude. In a country where the President doesn’t want people to get tested b/c the numbers could make him look bad, we can only rely on each other.
The actions of these public health professionals and the company they work for is precisely what we all may, in our small ways, be asked to do for the sake of the greater good. Their example has led the way.
Which reminds me, does anybody think that, once the results are in, Delaware will still have only 4 confirmed cases? Didn’t think so.
The pandemic is here. It’s only the lack of testing that prevents us from quantifying it. In Delaware, testing has arrived, thanks to these health care professionals. Thank you for being role models for all of us.


Jews for Hitler!

“ Anyone else think it ’ s the perfect time to raise taxes on some millionaires and billionaires so we @ @ @ @ @ improvements we need for public health issues like the one we are currently facing ?
@ @ @ @ @ government is not Robin Hood .
If people are rich , did they work for @ @ @ @ @ they are entitled to it .
People need to stop targeting those who have worked @ @ @ @ @ work .
If you want a donation , ask for one .
To my way @ @ @ @ @ to someone else ’ s wealth due to hard work is dangerous .
Frankly , @ @ @ @ @ , but I am more likely to donate to those who don ’ t feel @ @ @

Mike Matthew asked this question on FB:
“Anyone else think it’s the perfect time to raise taxes on some millionaires and billionaires so we can maybe fund the infrastructure improvements we need for public health issues like the one we are currently facing?“
Some broke-ass #MAGA dummy replied:
“NO! The government is not Robin Hood. If people are rich, did they work for it? If so then they are entitled to it. People need to stop targeting those who have worked hard and profitted from that work. If you want a donation, ask for one. To my way of thinking, that entitlement to someone else’s wealth due to hard work is dangerous. Frankly, I’m not rich, but I am more likely to donate to those who don’t feel entitled.”


delawareliberal--2020-03-15--DL Open Thread: Sun., March 15, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sun., March 15, 2020

Two ER Doctors In Critical Condition .
Hey , we ’ ve only got 50 deaths .
We ’ re doing great !
BTW , according to the NYTimes , coronavirus cases in the US have surpassed 2700 , up from 500 a week ago .
Meaning , we ’ re looking at over 10,000 cases by this time next week .
Even without adequate testing .
Trump Coronavirus Misadventures : It ’ s All In The Family .
He went to Jared .
Trump Travel Ban Wreaks Havoc Across American Airports .
This is what happens when people don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supposed to be doing and the people in charge don ’ t know what they ’ re doing .
I blame Obama .
Biden Adopts Warren Bankruptcy Plan .
Seeing as how they clashed bitterly over this back when Biden was a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBNA and Warren was a professor , this is great news .
Robert Reich : America Has No Real Public Health System .
Today ’ s absolute must-read .
He ’ s right , and he ’ s said it better than anyone else .
Every Democrat should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Did I mention that this is an absolute must-read ?
Read it you must .
Delaware : Everything ’ s Closed , Man .
Things have gotten so bad that I actually picked up a book last night .
I put it down before opening it , but that was still too close for comfort .
I ’ ve even had to halt my fantasy baseball prep .
My question to you : What should I binge-watch ?
What do you want to talk about ?

Two ER Doctors In Critical Condition. Hey, we’ve only got 50 deaths. We’re doing great! BTW, according to the NYTimes, coronavirus cases in the US have surpassed 2700, up from 500 a week ago. Meaning, we’re looking at over 10,000 cases by this time next week. Even without adequate testing.
Trump Coronavirus Misadventures: It’s All In The Family. He went to Jared.
Trump Travel Ban Wreaks Havoc Across American Airports. This is what happens when people don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing and the people in charge don’t know what they’re doing. I blame Obama.
Biden Adopts Warren Bankruptcy Plan. Seeing as how they clashed bitterly over this back when Biden was a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBNA and Warren was a professor, this is great news.
Robert Reich: America Has No Real Public Health System. Today’s absolute must-read. He’s right, and he’s said it better than anyone else. Every Democrat should run on changing this rigged system. Did I mention that this is an absolute must-read? Read it you must.
Delaware: Everything’s Closed, Man. Things have gotten so bad that I actually picked up a book last night. I put it down before opening it, but that was still too close for comfort. I’ve even had to halt my fantasy baseball prep. My question to you: What should I binge-watch?
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-03-15--Song of the Day 3/15: The Specials, “Ghost Town”

Song of the Day 3/15 : The Specials , “ Ghost Town ” I don ’ t know about Wilmington @ @ @ @ @ relatively speaking , a ghost town today , the first day of the ban on @ @ @ @ @ , brasseries and restaurants .
The Specials released this single in 1981 , during a @ @ @ @ @ marked by riots and high unemployment .
It reached the top of the British charts @ @ @ @ @ of the group , most of whom disliked the spooky-sounding diminished chords and keyboardist and @ @ @ @ @ insistence that everyone play his part as written ; the band was accustomed to jamming @ @ @ @ @ .
Though critics were lukewarm when the record was released in June , by December @ @ @ @ @ proclaimed it “ Single of the Year .
”

I don’t know about Wilmington, but Paris is, relatively speaking, a ghost town today, the first day of the ban on bars, cafes, bistros, brasseries and restaurants. The Specials released this single in 1981, during a nasty recession in the UK marked by riots and high unemployment. It reached the top of the British charts but helped cause the breakup of the group, most of whom disliked the spooky-sounding diminished chords and keyboardist and band leader Jerry Dammers’ insistence that everyone play his part as written; the band was accustomed to jamming and improvising their own parts. Though critics were lukewarm when the record was released in June, by December all three UK music mags proclaimed it “Single of the Year.”


delawareliberal--2020-03-16--Carper Staffer Confirmed w/ Coronavirus

Carper Staffer Confirmed w/ Coronavirus

If you ’ ve recently been to the 15th floor of the Chase building ( 201 N Walnut St Wilmington @ @ @ @ @ risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 .
WILMINGTON , Del .
( CBS ) @ @ @ @ @ Tom Carper ’ s Delaware-based staff has tested positive for the coronavirus .
The staffer @ @ @ @ @ the senator since exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms .
“ It has been confirmed that a member @ @ @ @ @ Delaware-based staff has tested positive for COVID-19 .
The individual is self-quarantining and is not @ @ @ @ @ has not traveled to Washington , D.C. recently and has had no contact with Senator @ @ @ @ @ Congress since exhibiting symptoms , ” the senator ’ s office said in a statement @

If you’ve recently been to the 15th floor of the Chase building (201 N Walnut St Wilmington), you are at risk of having been exposed to COVID-19.
WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) — A member of Sen. Tom Carper’s Delaware-based staff has tested positive for the coronavirus. The staffer was not in contact with the senator since exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
“It has been confirmed that a member of Senator Carper’s Delaware-based staff has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is self-quarantining and is not severely ill. This individual has not traveled to Washington, D.C. recently and has had no contact with Senator Carper or other members of Congress since exhibiting symptoms,” the senator’s office said in a statement.


delawareliberal--2020-03-16--Make some calls to help Jess defeat Coons

Since you can ’ t knock on doors , please consider phone banking for Jess Scarane .
I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ even I found it a very easy system to use .
Since we can ’ @ @ @ @ @ , we will be phonebanking instead !
We need to make up for not being @ @ @ @ @ s really important to get everyone on the dialer right now .
We will be @ @ @ @ @ well .
Who can join ?
?

Since you can’t knock on doors, please consider phone banking for Jess Scarane. I’m a tech dummy, but even I found it a very easy system to use.
Since we can’t canvass due to coronavirus, we will be phonebanking instead! We need to make up for not being able canvass so it’s really important to get everyone on the dialer right now. We will be phonebanking from noon-9pm tomorrow as well. Who can join??


delawareliberal--2020-03-16--Song of the Day 3/16: R.E.M., “Stand”

Song of the Day 3/16: R.E.M., “Stand”

A song for when everybody is on lockdown .
Just stand in the place where you are .
Listen to @ @ @ @ @ feet are going to be on the ground Your head is there to move you @ @ @ @ @ “ the stupidest song we ever wrote , ” but it was that way on @ @ @ @ @ it after a discussion about the Saturday-morning-cartoon “ bands ” the Banana Splits and the @ @ @ @ @ 1988 ’ s “ Green ” with other bubble-gummy songs like “ Pop Song ’ @ @ @ @ @ Up.
” Michael Stipe said , “ They threw these super bubble-gummy songs at me @ @ @ @ @ ‘ I ’ ll see you and raise you one.
’ And I wrote the @ @ @ @ @ could possibly write.
” It reached No .
6 on the Hot 100 , R.E.M.
@ @ @ @ @ .

A song for when everybody is on lockdown. Just stand in the place where you are.
Listen to reason
Reason is calling
Your feet are going to be on the ground
Your head is there to move you around
Peter Buck called this “the stupidest song we ever wrote,” but it was that way on purpose — the group wrote it after a discussion about the Saturday-morning-cartoon “bands” the Banana Splits and the Archies. It appeared on 1988’s “Green” with other bubble-gummy songs like “Pop Song ’89” and “Get Up.” Michael Stipe said, “They threw these super bubble-gummy songs at me, and I said, ‘I’ll see you and raise you one.’ And I wrote the most inane lyrics that I could possibly write.” It reached No. 6 on the Hot 100, R.E.M.’s second top-10 single.


delawareliberal--2020-03-16--How a woman from Wuhan took care of her infected mother without becoming infected herself

Alberto Gaitán , posted this on Facebook .
Not medical advice , just a first-person account .
This , from a girl from Wuhan who took care of her mother without getting infected herself : Yesterday morning , I went to the ( Wuhan ) Union Hospital West Campus for an examination ( see the previous blog ) .
CT showed that I did not get the new coronavirus .
The attending doctor praised my protection work after knowing that I had taken care of my mother for five days , and ran back and forth in various hospitals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without being infected .
So today I will tell you how I did it , and I hope to help people like me who have to take care of their sick families .
I wore a jacket with a smooth surface .
I don ’ t know if it ’ s better .
I just think that a smooth surface is easier to take care of , and it ’ s easier to wipe the surface with alcohol .
But there is also an article that says it ’ s better to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t really know .
I wore a hoodie inside the jacket , a usual one with a hood .
Every day when I go out , I tie my hair first , wrap it with a shower cap , then put on the hood of my sweatshirt , and fasten the girdle of the hood .
I wore two masks , with an inner layer of n95 and an outer layer of ordinary medical masks .
It is guaranteed to be replaced every 4.5 hours .
It is best to wear goggles if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have goggles , so I wore daily glasses for myopia .
When going out , don ’ t rub your eyes with your hands no matter how badly it itches .
In Wuhan in the summer , we love eating crayfish .
If there are some disposable gloves for eating crayfish at your home , find out and wear them .
Don ’ t touch sharp things , don ’ t break them , replace them often .
When changing the mask or gloves , be careful not to touch the exposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disinfectant bottles everywhere in the hospital .
Pay attention to disinfecting your hands when you go in and out .
Be sure to use this resource .
I was lucky .
One day I was able to get two 500ml bottles of 75 % alcohol in a common pharmacy .
Used the medical insurance card for 5.2 yuan a bottle .
Prepare a large watering can of the kind for growing flowers , pour the alcohol into it , and take it with you .
In this way , you have a bottle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I go home every day to spray alcohol with a watering can filled with alcohol and spray on the car , clothes , hats , pants , and soles.
” I should not “ spray ” !
This is the wrong approach .
It will explode and catch fire when it comes to static electricity !
!
!
The correct way should be “ wiping ” , gently , just like the nurse disinfects the skin with alcohol before giving you an injection .
Be careful , be gentle !
Go home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hot water for half an hour .
Take off the outside jacket and hung on the balcony for ventilation .
Put the clothes and pants inside the washing machine , wash them and dry for half an hour .
If you go out the next day , don ’ t change clothes , wear the same suit before .
I have been wearing this “ battle suit ” for sixteen days , but I actually wash it every day .
The most and most dangerous one , do not eat together with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detailed on my Weibo on February 11 .
( This article was missing .
In order to be able to edit , I just opened a Weibo membership .
Thank you for your attention ! )
I have talked blabla for 11 tips .
I am not a professional , these are all my small personal experiences , coming from accompanying my mother for more than ten days and successfully being uninfected .
I don ’ t know if it will help anyone , but I share them with you .
Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for your care and help .
Wuhan , fighting !
Wuhan people fighting !
I carefully read the protection tips I wrote yesterday and found that I missed one and it was the most dangerous and susceptible moment – don ’ t eat together with the patients .
My mother entered the observation ward on January 30 , and was in the same ward ( the ward was remodeled from the original doctor ’ s office ) with the mother of my friend , ppc .
The distance between people is shown in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time that the space was so small and I should never eat with two mothers at the same time .
Before my mom entering the isolation ward on the evening of Feb 2nd , every day , ppc and I brought food to the mothers .
We took care of the mothers to finish eating , and we left the hospital area , drove to find an empty space where nobody passed in at least two hours to eat .
When we eat , the two of us keep far apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , eating is really the most dangerous time .
You must not be sloppy , and do not relax for a moment .
When contacting the patient , wear a mask all the way .
Don ’ t take it off , remember !
!
!

Alberto Gaitán, posted this on Facebook. Not medical advice, just a first-person account.
This, from a girl from Wuhan who took care of her mother without getting infected herself:
https://m.weibo.cn/1260881931/4470252005665688
February 10 02:56 from the iPhone edited
Yesterday morning, I went to the (Wuhan) Union Hospital West Campus for an examination (see the previous blog). CT showed that I did not get the new coronavirus.
The attending doctor praised my protection work after knowing that I had taken care of my mother for five days, and ran back and forth in various hospitals in the city for more than ten days without being infected.
So today I will tell you how I did it, and I hope to help people like me who have to take care of their sick families.
I wore a jacket with a smooth surface. I don’t know if it’s better. I just think that a smooth surface is easier to take care of, and it’s easier to wipe the surface with alcohol. But there is also an article that says it’s better to wear down clothes? ? I don’t really know.
I wore a hoodie inside the jacket, a usual one with a hood. Every day when I go out, I tie my hair first, wrap it with a shower cap, then put on the hood of my sweatshirt, and fasten the girdle of the hood.
I wore two masks, with an inner layer of n95 and an outer layer of ordinary medical masks. It is guaranteed to be replaced every 4.5 hours.
It is best to wear goggles if you have them. I don’t have goggles, so I wore daily glasses for myopia. When going out, don’t rub your eyes with your hands no matter how badly it itches.
In Wuhan in the summer, we love eating crayfish. If there are some disposable gloves for eating crayfish at your home, find out and wear them. Don’t touch sharp things, don’t break them, replace them often.
When changing the mask or gloves, be careful not to touch the exposed side with your skin.
There are disinfectant bottles everywhere in the hospital. Pay attention to disinfecting your hands when you go in and out. Be sure to use this resource.
I was lucky. One day I was able to get two 500ml bottles of 75% alcohol in a common pharmacy. Used the medical insurance card for 5.2 yuan a bottle. Prepare a large watering can of the kind for growing flowers, pour the alcohol into it, and take it with you. In this way, you have a bottle of hand disinfectant outside the hospital.
“I go home every day to spray alcohol with a watering can filled with alcohol and spray on the car, clothes, hats, pants, and soles.” I should not “spray”! This is the wrong approach. It will explode and catch fire when it comes to static electricity!!! The correct way should be “wiping”, gently, just like the nurse disinfects the skin with alcohol before giving you an injection. Be careful, be gentle!
Go home and wash thoroughly immediately, shower in hot water for half an hour. Take off the outside jacket and hung on the balcony for ventilation. Put the clothes and pants inside the washing machine, wash them and dry for half an hour. If you go out the next day, don’t change clothes, wear the same suit before. I have been wearing this “battle suit” for sixteen days, but I actually wash it every day.
The most and most dangerous one, do not eat together with the patient, remember! This article is detailed on my Weibo on February 11. (This article was missing. In order to be able to edit, I just opened a Weibo membership. Thank you for your attention!)
I have talked blabla for 11 tips. I am not a professional, these are all my small personal experiences, coming from accompanying my mother for more than ten days and successfully being uninfected. I don’t know if it will help anyone, but I share them with you.
Thank you for friends from all over the country for your care and help. Wuhan, fighting! Wuhan people fighting!
—————-
https://m.weibo.cn/1260881931/4470252005665688
February 11 09:10 from the iPhone client
I carefully read the protection tips I wrote yesterday and found that I missed one and it was the most dangerous and susceptible moment – don’t eat together with the patients.
My mother entered the observation ward on January 30, and was in the same ward (the ward was remodeled from the original doctor’s office) with the mother of my friend, ppc. The distance between people is shown in Figure 1.
I said to myself at the time that the space was so small and I should never eat with two mothers at the same time. Before my mom entering the isolation ward on the evening of Feb 2nd, every day, ppc and I brought food to the mothers. We took care of the mothers to finish eating, and we left the hospital area, drove to find an empty space where nobody passed in at least two hours to eat. When we eat, the two of us keep far apart. See Figure 2.
Dear friends, eating is really the most dangerous time. You must not be sloppy, and do not relax for a moment. When contacting the patient, wear a mask all the way. Don’t take it off, remember!!!
Fighting Wuhan, fighting Wuhan people!!


Oh Fuck, No!

Coons is probably more likely to catch Coronavirus from which group ?


delawareliberal--2020-03-16--DL Open Thread: Mon., March 16, 2020

DL Open Thread: Mon., March 16, 2020

NYTimes Coronavirus Coverage Is Free .
Check back here early and often for updates .
Let ’ s see…Fed cuts interest rates almost to zero , presumably to save Trump ’ s hide ; doesn ’ t appear to be working , though ; CDC says no gatherings of more than 50 people ; utter chaos at airports ; deaths in Italy skyrocket ; everything ’ s closing .
Shit ’ s as real as it ’ s ever gotten .
BTW , does this look like social distancing to you ?
: Trump Administration Tried To Buy Exclusive Rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the world .
Who Doesn ’ t Offer Paid Sick Leave ?
Pretty much everybody in the retail , food & hospitality , and grocery businesses .
BTW : 3800 Leave Cruise Ship In Miami Without Any Testing Whatsoever .
What , we ’ re letting the cruise ships make public policy now ?
BTW , this was Sunday , as in yesterday .
‘ The Coronavirus ’ Economic Impact On Sports Could Be Staggering ’ .
This is just one example of the disaster facing our economy .
Seems Like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Don ’ tchathink ?
Typhoid Tangerine thinks so .
Might as well pardon ’ em all while nobody ’ s paying attention .
Biden Pledges To Pick A Female Veep .
I have visions of Stacey Abrams or Elizabeth Warren .
I pray that Biden doesn ’ t have visions of Amy Klobuchar .
What do you want to talk about ?

NYTimes Coronavirus Coverage Is Free. Check back here early and often for updates. Let’s see…Fed cuts interest rates almost to zero, presumably to save Trump’s hide; doesn’t appear to be working, though; CDC says no gatherings of more than 50 people; utter chaos at airports; deaths in Italy skyrocket; everything’s closing. Shit’s as real as it’s ever gotten. BTW, does this look like social distancing to you?:
Austin Boschen via AP
Trump Administration Tried To Buy Exclusive Rights To Possible German Vaccine. Fuck the rest of the world.
Who Doesn’t Offer Paid Sick Leave? Pretty much everybody in the retail, food & hospitality, and grocery businesses. BTW:
Democrats initially proposed including a permanent paid sick leave requirement in the coronavirus package. But business groups raised their eyebrows and Republicans insisted on its removal. It is a decision for which Americans should hold businesses accountable.
And politicians.
3800 Leave Cruise Ship In Miami Without Any Testing Whatsoever. What, we’re letting the cruise ships make public policy now? BTW, this was Sunday, as in yesterday.
‘The Coronavirus’ Economic Impact On Sports Could Be Staggering’. This is just one example of the disaster facing our economy.
Seems Like A Good Time To Pardon Michael Flynn, Don’tchathink? Typhoid Tangerine thinks so. Might as well pardon ’em all while nobody’s paying attention.
Biden Pledges To Pick A Female Veep. I have visions of Stacey Abrams or Elizabeth Warren. I pray that Biden doesn’t have visions of Amy Klobuchar.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-03-17--A few of my favorite Covid19 social distancing podcasts

Sex and relationship advice columnist , Dan Savage , has a great podcast .
90 % of the calls have @ @ @ @ @ sex/love life but listening to a candid Q ’ s and A ’ s on @ @ @ @ @ world of sexual experiences fills me with hope for the future .
Like him or @ @ @ @ @ s Highland ’ s Bunker Podcast is great citizen media with great guests smartly interviewed @

Sex and relationship advice columnist, Dan Savage, has a great podcast. 90% of the calls have nothing to do with my sex/love life but listening to a candid Q’s and A’s on the big wide wonderfully bonkers world of sexual experiences fills me with hope for the future.
www.savagelovecast.com
Like him or hate him, REV’s Highland’s Bunker Podcast is great citizen media with great guests smartly interviewed.


delawareliberal--2020-03-17--Song of the Day 3/17: R.E.M., “It’s the End of the World as We Know It”

Song of the Day 3/17 : R.E.M.
, “ It ’ s the End of the World as We Know It ” Doubling up on R.E.M .
here , I know , but I was saving this one until I was certain the Good Old Days were well and truly over .
Other people seem sure of it , too — the song , originally released on “ Document ” in 1987 , has re-entered the charts , so to speak , meaning the Top 100 songs on iTunes .
When it was the follow-up single to the band ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I Love , ” it stalled at No .
69 .
The lyrics are so stream-of-consciousness that before a tour Michael Stipe once had to look them up online , where you ’ ll find several variations for some of the slurred lines .
Two that seem particularly fitting for our current situation : “ A tournament , a tournament , a tournament of lies , ” clearly a reference to Trump ’ s daily news conferences , and “ Time I had some time alone , ” obviously a reaction to self-quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the great things about this song — you can find something that seems to reference every new disaster .
The most significant cover of the song was by Newfoundland folk-rockers Great Big Sea , whose version , somewhat incredibly , was so sped up it clocks in at well under three minutes .

Doubling up on R.E.M. here, I know, but I was saving this one until I was certain the Good Old Days were well and truly over. Other people seem sure of it, too — the song, originally released on “Document” in 1987, has re-entered the charts, so to speak, meaning the Top 100 songs on iTunes. When it was the follow-up single to the band’s first hit, “The One I Love,” it stalled at No. 69.
The lyrics are so stream-of-consciousness that before a tour Michael Stipe once had to look them up online, where you’ll find several variations for some of the slurred lines. Two that seem particularly fitting for our current situation: “A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies,” clearly a reference to Trump’s daily news conferences, and “Time I had some time alone,” obviously a reaction to self-quarantine commands. That’s one of the great things about this song — you can find something that seems to reference every new disaster.
The most significant cover of the song was by Newfoundland folk-rockers Great Big Sea, whose version, somewhat incredibly, was so sped up it clocks in at well under three minutes.