Chinese Wuhan coronavirus aka COVID-19 - now in WA

[RocketScott]

Apparently, the Democrats and some members on this board (did I just repeat myself?) are suffering from amnesia and cannot recall what actually happened when the virus first appeared here in the US. The Trump administration tried to restrict travel from certain countries, and the Democrats mocked him for it, called him a bigot and a racist, and undermined his efforts by telling everyone to go to parades in Chinatown, eat out at restaurants, etc. I also distinctly recall the Democrats focusing entirely on the sham impeachment while the China virus was becoming a global pandemic, and they were so blinded by their hatred for Trump that they neglected to give the virus a second thought. It was only after they realized they could weaponize it against him that they attempted to flip the script and say that he wasn't taking it seriously, and they were the adults in the room. Of course, they benefit from most major media outlets carrying their water for them, so it's easy to flip the script when you hold the powers to write and distribute it.

[Pablo]

Americans have been outright CONNED and MANIPULATED. This is and always was a big power grab those that want total control over everyone. Control by taxation, gun control, removing your voice, removing your ability to use energy (heating, transportation, production, etc.), people control through this now clearly HOAX of a virus, etc.

The virus itself is real.

The con was completely about bringing Trump down.

He could have avoided it by taking the virus seriously. If he simply deferred to the scientists and experts, he would have eliminated his political risk. But he chose to dig in and make political statements about masks and the seriousness of the virus. This just played right into the Democrats hands. They can now blame every death and the economic impacts on him.

Not saying the Democrats would have tried to find some other way to attack Trump (I mean, that is what politics is all about these days).

I'm speaking from a pure political strategy, not debating whether masks + social distancing is effective or whether you believe the virus is actually a threat.

Yes Trump opens mouth and in goes foot, but the Democrats now more than ever are telling us this whole thing was, indeed about bringing Trump down. Stupid Joe didn't have a hooker for a running mate, he had C-19 as his VP pick and could not lose.

[Fishinpnw]

Apparently, the Democrats and some members on this board (did I just repeat myself?) are suffering from amnesia and cannot recall what actually happened when the virus first appeared here in the US. The Trump administration tried to restrict travel from certain countries, and the Democrats mocked him for it, called him a bigot and a racist, and undermined his efforts by telling everyone to go to parades in Chinatown, eat out at restaurants, etc. I also distinctly recall the Democrats focusing entirely on the sham impeachment while the China virus was becoming a global pandemic, and they were so blinded by their hatred for Trump that they neglected to give the virus a second thought. It was only after they realized they could weaponize it against him that they attempted to flip the script and say that he wasn't taking it seriously, and they were the adults in the room. Of course, they benefit from most major media outlets carrying their water for them, so it's easy to flip the script when you hold the powers to write and distribute it.

Not saying anyone is wrong or right here. Just saying trump made it easy for them.

You did not repeat yourself. I'm not a democrat.

[Selador]

Apparently, the Democrats and some members on this board (did I just repeat myself?) are suffering from amnesia and cannot recall what actually happened when the virus first appeared here in the US. The Trump administration tried to restrict travel from certain countries, and the Democrats mocked him for it, called him a bigot and a racist, and undermined his efforts by telling everyone to go to parades in Chinatown, eat out at restaurants, etc. I also distinctly recall the Democrats focusing entirely on the sham impeachment while the China virus was becoming a global pandemic, and they were so blinded by their hatred for Trump that they neglected to give the virus a second thought. It was only after they realized they could weaponize it against him that they attempted to flip the script and say that he wasn't taking it seriously, and they were the adults in the room. Of course, they benefit from most major media outlets carrying their water for them, so it's easy to flip the script when you hold the powers to write and distribute it.

And well said!

[Massivedesign]

Oh good. Another “Trump sucks”, “No he doesn’t” thread. Let me check the title.

Nope. That’s not this thread. Let’s not make this thread, that. Mmmmmay?

[Pablo]

Sorry boss.

[Wetpaperbag]

The 2:40 mark. This guy is an idiot.

[olydemon]

The 2:40 mark. This guy is an idiot.

They need to put his teleprompter on a moving roomba so he at least looks around while talking.

[Massivedesign]

CDC laying down the law...

CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation
https://apple.news/AF23ESO8fTgW8zyDUkuaV8A
Fun snippets - any emphasis is mine:

...The coverings must be worn over both the nose and mouth while waiting, boarding, traveling and disembarking, it said. The masks need to be at least two or more layers of breathable fabric and needs to be secured to the head with ties, ear loops or elastic bands, according to the order....

...The CDC said it reserves the right to enforce the order through criminal penalties, but it "strongly encourages and anticipates widespread voluntary compliance" and expects support from other federal agencies to implement the order...

Link to CDC Order: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/ma ... dance.html

[jukk0u]

I wasn't aware that the CDC was a part of the legislative and judicial branches of gubbmint.

[AR15L]

The CDC said it reserves the right to enforce the order through criminal penalties, but it "strongly encourages and anticipates widespread voluntary compliance" and expects support from other federal agencies to implement the order.

Ummm, OK... when did they become lawmakers?

[jackass]

https://constitutioncenter.org/interact ... /article-i

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

https://law.justia.com/constitution/was ... ion-6.html

SECTION 1 LEGISLATIVE POWERS, WHERE VESTED.
The legislative authority of the state of Washington shall be vested in the legislature, consisting of a senate and house of representatives, which shall be called the legislature of the state of Washington, but the people reserve to themselves the power to propose bills, laws, and to enact or reject the same at the polls, independent of the legislature, and also reserve power, at their own option, to approve or reject at the polls any act, item, Section, or part of any bill, act, or law passed by the legislature.

https://legal-dictionary.thefreediction ... tive+power

LEGISLATIVE POWER. The authority under the constitution to make laws and to alter or repeal them.

[RockHopper]

I'm sure ol Joe would be happy to sign an EO for them.

[MadPick]

I wasn't aware that the CDC was a part of the legislative and judicial branches of gubbmint.

Well, if the ATF can change the definition of a machine gun, then I think the CDC can mandate masks.

[jukk0u]

Please tell me that was sarcasm?