Showing posts with label infectious disease. Show all posts
Showing posts with label infectious disease. Show all posts
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Friday, July 23, 2021
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Monday, May 18, 2020
Conservative Chaos
Talk about a dereliction of duty. Conservatives at the Federal, State and Local level are acting irresponsibly, endangering people and completely ignoring common sense and good judgement.
Wisconsin's stay-at-home order has been overturned by the state Supreme Court; here's how people are responding
If some Americans won’t take COVID-19 seriously, they should agree not to be treated
Wisconsin's stay-at-home order has been overturned by the state Supreme Court; here's how people are responding
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Wisconsin's stay-at-home order that closed businesses to limit spread of coronavirus
No. We cannot shut down parts of the economy and stay at home forever. But we are a large enough economy and have the expertise to figure this out. Another massive recession or thousands of deaths are not the only two choices. Leadership and decisive action are what's needed. Conservatives, thus far, have provided neither.
A proper Federal response would have been to take this seriously in January, start getting everyone tested, begin contact tracing, restrict travel and begin staying at home. At the same time, invoke the Defense Production Act to produce ventilators, masks, personal protective equipment and any other items the pandemic response team or medical professionals feel are necessary.
Also, this can't be a state-by-state decision. A pandemic needs a Federal, if not global, response. Due to the travel of people and goods, we need everyone operating by the same rules.
Safer-at-home order extended in Brown County after state Supreme Court overturns it
No. We cannot shut down parts of the economy and stay at home forever. But we are a large enough economy and have the expertise to figure this out. Another massive recession or thousands of deaths are not the only two choices. Leadership and decisive action are what's needed. Conservatives, thus far, have provided neither.
A proper Federal response would have been to take this seriously in January, start getting everyone tested, begin contact tracing, restrict travel and begin staying at home. At the same time, invoke the Defense Production Act to produce ventilators, masks, personal protective equipment and any other items the pandemic response team or medical professionals feel are necessary.
Also, this can't be a state-by-state decision. A pandemic needs a Federal, if not global, response. Due to the travel of people and goods, we need everyone operating by the same rules.
Safer-at-home order extended in Brown County after state Supreme Court overturns it
And, if you're not going to take this pandemic seriously, don't bother going to the hospital or taking the time of medical professionals if you're infected or experiencing symptoms. Since you think you know more than the actual infectious disease experts, you're on your own. Curl up in your MAGA hat, cling to your gun, and pray for relief. Ya know, thoughts and prayers.
If some Americans won’t take COVID-19 seriously, they should agree not to be treated
Friday, May 8, 2020
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Coronavirus Is Much, Much Worse Than The Flu
The Daily Mail bluntly described the situation, Coronavirus has killed more Americans in one month than both flu and car accidents do in an entire YEAR.
As John McCormack noted:
Although there is still much we don’t know about the coronavirus, we know enough to say that it is far more dangerous and deadly than the flu. It took twelve months and 61 million infections for the H1N1 swine flu to kill 12,500 Americans in 2009–10. The Centers for Disease Control estimated that the seasonal flu killed 34,200 Americans during the 2018–19 flu season. In 2019, car crashes killed 38,800 Americans.
As for the new coronavirus? On March 20, the death toll in the United States was 225. By April 20, the coronavirus had killed more than 42,000 Americans.
Donald Trump, Republicans and the right-wing media have done such a disservice to this country by muddling this discussion with all their lies, misinformation and nonsense. This is the height of irresponsibility for those with a public platform. Turn off Fox News. Turn off Donald Trump. Listen to the experts.
Stick To Manufacturing & Commerce
WMC Unveils It's Plan To Reopen Wisconsin Business
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) - the name says it all. WMC are not infectious disease experts. Why should anyone care what their pandemic-opinion is?
They're more worried about their bottom-line (which is understandable) than the people who help make that possible for them. The WMC is fighting to make it harder for police and fire fighters to get workers compensation. I've had my issues with the pay-structure of police and fire departments. But using a pandemic to suppress others while lobbying for your own pocket-book, that's pretty low.
WMC, stick to manufacturing and commerce. We'll let the scientists, doctors, nurses and experts handle the pandemic. We'll let them decide when things can get back to "normal".
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Midweek Reading
Daily case increase more than doubles in Milwaukee County, fewer hospital beds in use for COVID cases statewide
Steve Schmidt Says It Out Loud: These Are Just Campaign Rallies
Some Sheriffs, Police Question Evers’ Shutdown
How many workers are employed in sectors directly affected by COVID-19 shutdowns, where do they work, and how much do they earn?
Steve Schmidt Says It Out Loud: These Are Just Campaign Rallies
Some Sheriffs, Police Question Evers’ Shutdown
How many workers are employed in sectors directly affected by COVID-19 shutdowns, where do they work, and how much do they earn?
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Covid Reading: How Republicans Are Ignoring Experts, Prolonging The Pain And Killing Citizens
Heartland hotspots: A sudden rise in coronavirus cases is hitting rural states without stay-at-home orders
Some governors are easing coronavirus restrictions. Experts say it’s too soon.
‘We need to be the Rosa Parks’: Trump ally plans Wisconsin protest of coronavirus restrictions
She discovered coronaviruses decades ago—but got little recognition
People Make ‘Mad Dash’ To Florida Beach That Reopened Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Racine County sheriff will not enforce stay-at-home order, says it will have 'dire lifetime consequences'
Hundreds in Brookfield protest Evers' extension of safer-at-home order
Hundreds Defy Common Sense, Safety At Infowars Rally To Reopen Businesses
The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab. Here's how we know.
A top German doctor recommends whiskey to protect against COVID-19 (he's joking...but still)
Why Did The World Shut Down For COVID-19 But Not Ebola, SARS Or Swine Flu?
Republican lawmakers are planning to ask the Supreme Court to block Evers' stay-at-home order extension
USA: Tests per COVID-19 case
COVID-19 Protesters Just Like Rosa Parks, Says White House Adviser Stephen Moore
Workers Are Getting the Short End of the Stick from the Cares Act
House Democrats introduce plan to pay Americans $2,000 a month until economy recovers from COVID-19
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Further Proof Trump & His Team Are A Bunch Of Fucking Idiots
‘Ignorant’ Kellyanne Conway ridiculed for scientifically illiterate COVID-19 ran
Kellyanne Conway Raises Eyebrows With 'COVID-1' Remark On Fox News
Obviously they are not listening to experts, reading the news or trying to educate themselves. These are exactly the people you do not want at the helm during an emergency.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Friday, April 10, 2020
Republicans, Please, All Of You, Get Together
Kansas Republicans override Democratic governor’s stay-at-home order in brazen power grab
You know what, Republicans go ahead an get together, mingle in large groups, spread the coronavirus among yourselves and die quickly.
Republicans, I've had enough with trying to reason, be practical, or espouse the advice of medical experts to you. Like everything else in life, you all are completely selfish, stubborn, unreasonable and only care about partisanship and power. You're greedy, stupid troglodytes.
So, go ahead, get together. But when you're sick, or your family is sick, or your friend is sick, don't you fucking dare call a doctor or go to the hospital. You're on your own. Just hunker down in that doomsday bunker of yours and die.
For Further Reading:
Republican Legislators In Kansas Overturn Governor’s Executive Order On Church Gatherings
For Further Reading:
Republican Legislators In Kansas Overturn Governor’s Executive Order On Church Gatherings
Please Stop Asking Trump & His Enablers Anything
Why is anyone asking this crook anything?
AG Barr calls coronavirus restrictions 'draconian,' says they should be reevaluated next month
Stark Contrasts Between the Mueller Report and Attorney General Barr’s Summary
A Federal Judge Just Called Out William Barr for Distorting the Mueller Report’s Findings
Attorney General William Barr doesn’t mind lying for Trump but he’s really awful at it
William Barr’s War on Reality, Truth, and the Law
AG Barr calls coronavirus restrictions 'draconian,' says they should be reevaluated next month
That asshole should have been disbarred long ago. And, who gives a shit about what he thinks...about anything.
Barr, stick to licking Trump's ass. Otherwise, shut the fuck up!
For Further Reading:
William Barr lied to Congress about the Mueller reportStark Contrasts Between the Mueller Report and Attorney General Barr’s Summary
A Federal Judge Just Called Out William Barr for Distorting the Mueller Report’s Findings
Attorney General William Barr doesn’t mind lying for Trump but he’s really awful at it
William Barr’s War on Reality, Truth, and the Law
Sunday, April 5, 2020
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