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April 22, 2020

Well, we can see what would happen if humans wiped ourselves out.

Other life forms would thrive. And would probably coexist more harmoniously and less rapaciously.

Remarkable to watch.

April 21, 2020

Exactly. That's who he's been from the get-go.

I seriously doubt I will ever be able to accept any purported legitimacy of his election. Not when he got help from an avowed longtime enemy of America.

April 21, 2020

The impatient Dr. Trump's "patient".

Maybe he’ll be able to sell autographed gold-colored body bags for his fans to bury their loved ones in. Hey

April 21, 2020

I think it would be fabulous to throw the words of their beloved "Saint Ronnie" back at them.

“Are you better off, now, than you were four years ago?

This time, it’s likely that talking point will help Democrats instead of republi-CONS.

April 21, 2020

Madeleine Albright had a new twist on that, this morning, on MSNBC.

She said "I'm appalled. And I'm getting tired of being appalled."

Aren't we all!

Unfortunately, there's only one solution for that. And it's NOT to hope that somehow trump will start dong the right thing, and suddenly switching to being an honest leader with compassion and empathy, who doesn't lie all the time, and is interested in the greater good for all his people, rather than just himself. I doubt there's ANY reason to hope that this particular "old dog" is capable of learning a new trick. This particular "old dog" isn't even interested in considering why he would need to.

April 21, 2020

The Daily Dread - Tracking the spread, 4/21/20

All times Pacific, source: John Hopkins/NBC News

At 7:53am
Let's start with the worldwide stats:
Confirmed cases - 2,430,430
Deaths - 170,018
U.S.:
Confirmed cases - 785,245
Deaths - 42,449

At 9:02am
Confirmed cases - 785,251
Deaths - 42,930



April 21, 2020

Welcome to DU, SMoss.

I heard a report this morning citing a community in Kentucky that saw a spike in cases after a protest.

Perhaps this will have an effect on their numbers. I'm actually hoping some of those idiots will come around, once they contract the disease, assuming they recover, of course.

In my totally amateur observations of human nature I've learned that it's VERY hard for people to admit they were wrong. NOBODY wants to do that, and they'll often have to be forcibly shoved forward by almost literally being kicked in the ass. NOBODY wants to admit they were wrong, much less that they've been HAD. Because then, that means they have to admit they were complete fools. It's mighty hard to admit that. Redemption doesn't come easy. Never has.

April 21, 2020

Hundreds of governors.

Well, that’s a new one.

April 21, 2020

Well, his certainly did.

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About calimary

Female. Retired. Wife-Mom-Grandma. Approx. 30 years in broadcasting, at least 20 of those in news biz. Taurus. Loves chocolate - preferably without nuts or cocoanut. Animal lover. Rock-hound from pre-school age. Proud Democrat for life. Ardent environmentalist and pro-choicer. Hoping to use my skills set for the greater good. Still married to the same guy for 40+ years. Probably because he's a proud Democrat, too. Penmanship absolutely stinks, so I'm glad I'm a fast typist! I will always love Hillary and she will always be my President.
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