April, 2020 archive
The Past Is Prologue . . . . 0
David Campos espies a pattern in historical Trumpling. I am skeptical of where the pattern leads him, but the pattern itself deserves discussion. A snippet:
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In fact Trump is an enormous crybaby and whiner . . . .
The Abdication 0
At the Idaho State Journal, Jim Jones argues forcefully that Donald Trump is not doing his job. Here’s a bit of his piece; follow the link for the rest.
The federal government has the power, the funding capacity and the responsibility to organize and lead a national effort to combat this serious national threat. Trump has flat failed to do so.
Against Covidiocy 0
At NJ.com, a nurse argues that the severity of COVID-19 has not been clearly communicated and pleads with persons to follow the rules during this pandemic. A nugget; follow the link for more, but be forewarned–it’s not pretty or comforting (emphasis added).
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another responsible gun owner (sic) hunts politely.
Just before 5 p.m., the child was turkey hunting with his parents southeast of Roxbury (Kansas–ed.).
Detective Doug Anderson says another adult hunter in the area, who was not with their group, shot at what he thought was a turkey. It turns out he was shooting a decoy that the boy was standing near.
The Quest 0
A local columnist at my local rag describes her search to keep her family supplied with the tissue of necessity.
Our Poisonous Discourse 0
We are a society of stupid.
Poison Centers across the country are now reporting that emergency calls to them have risen.
In New York City, the calls spiked in the 18 hour period immediately after the President’s insane and essentially suicidal recommendation was broadcast on Thursday.
Evidence and citations at the link.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Give your children the opportunity to be polite.
Covidiocy 0
A survivor of COVID-19 recently released from the hospital is appalled takes issue with the “reopening” protestors. A nugget: