Yes, you. You’re reading this, so I’m talking to you. And you appear to be missing some crucial information essential to interpreting the present situation.
There exist quite a few out there who are conversant with such terms as “flattening the curve”; I’m fairly sure you can explain (more…)
There’s a ton of anger toward Donald Trump for his mishandling of the present outbreak. I understand it; at present, I myself am quite disappointed. There’s a few things that ought to have been done much sooner, and we should examine them.
We have too few doctors, nurses, nurse’s aides, people trained in hazmat disposal, (more…)
Yes, there’s a plague. And for some of us, today really sucks. Doctors and nurses are getting burned out — and worse, sick — and things are still just ramping up. The numbers look bad and tomorrow they’ll look worse and a week from now we’re going to look back on today and wish it was still only as bad as this.
It’s tempting to focus on this (more…)
A few minutes ago, they made the announcement: A deal has been worked out, and they’re finalizing the language now.
Before the news gets hold of this and screws it all up for you with either hate or adulation for the president, the Congress, or whatever their pet Cause (more…)
…probably. Yes, one or two of you do, but if so you’re in the hospital right now because you can’t breathe, and so you’re probably not reading this.
Bear in mind: I’m writing this with a persistent sore throat, bad lungs, and a massive case of paranoia. It might just be the damned cherry blossoms and the annual pollen dump; it might be the coronavirus. I have no (more…)
It’s social media; I should just let it go. People hear something that supports their biases so they Share it without checking, and it becomes common wisdom. Sometimes it’s gets to a point where everyone knows is true so it’s no longer even discussed, and if you argue you’re nuts.
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