1. Yes, I know; Donald J Trump is treating this daily briefings as though they were a campaign operation---at least in part. BUT, he continues to show his incompetence EVERY SINGLE DAY! If Biden's ad, made up of Trump's exact quotes hurt now, think what they will do in the future!............2. Trump's daily display of stupidity becomes even more obvious when subjected to the comparison/contrast of Governors who ARE SHOWING REAL LEADERSHIP and COMPETENCE. Andrew Cuomo for example; and there will be more as the pandemic spreads. Other states have Leaders--both Democrat and Republican which are CLEARLY more competent and AWARE of the dangers of this pandemic then Trump..................3. THIS IS A NATIONAL EMERGENCY---TO STOP CARRYING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DAILY BRIEFINGS OF THE SITUATION SMACKS OF PURE, NAKED, SHALLOW PARTISANSHIP--Democrats are better than this---we are better than this.............4.This pandemic will not end with Trumps removal from office in Jan 2021--we will have a lot of work to do to restock, and prepare for a possible 2nd round next year. Possible even this fall--(hope not). Just as FDR was able to restore confidence, even when a few programs instituted by Hoover were coming into place, the Democrats will have a chance to prove that Government can work, and is NECESSARY. Think NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAMS FOR DISEASE ERADICATION AS PRACTICED IN EARLIER YEARS................Avoiding partisanship now will help Democrats to refute and rebut partisanship in the future......................Stay Separate, Stay Well; WE ARE GOING TO NEED YOU ALL!

A thought between chores--from elderly mother, 50 yrs as a nurse, retired, (poor health-with only me as full time caretaker as well as try to help on family farm when I can) As she put it during disorientation episode (Parkinson's induced)....she watches the news and then dreams she's back at hospital--mom's words--WE DON'T CARE WHO THEY ARE--WE DONT CARE HOW MUCH THEY HAVE-- WE DON'T ASK THEIR POLITICS--WE DON'T CARE WHO THEY VOTED FOR--WE DON'T GIVE A DAMN WHO THEY WILL VOTE FOR--WE DON'T HAVE TIME--OUR JOB IS TO SEE THAT THEY LIVE--AND RECOVER SO THAT THEY MAY VOTE AGAIN--NOW MOVE..........Mom was a head nurse at a fairly large clinic and hospital along with working with nurses in training from local nurses college. Having watched and supported her volunteer efforts long after retirement, including medical mission trips overseas--I can tell you these people act -- in the end -- out of passion for what they do, and an inspiring love of their fellow human being. That's all-- now back to work b4 the redhead "nurse" wakes up

If Doc Birx thinks that President Dinky Tiny Drump is sooo good at the scientific literature surrounding this pandemic, then will a White House reporter, please, ask Dinky Tiny Drump to spell epidemiology for them......................ps Thank You Brian Williams, (translated from the original North Korean). You may now score yourself 10 bonus points, sir. real points, not the "Trump--I give myself a 10 bullshit kind"

For those old enough to remember: Watching the Governors and medical people scramble for proper PPE, Respirators, and other vital equipment brings back memories of episode of MASH. Hawkeye, (Alan Alda) and Trapper (Wayne Rogers) efforts to obtain a medical incubator for their unit. Includes my personal favorite scene from series--Col Lambert, (I believe), selling equipment for personal profit--(we'll have lavender in the bath this afternoon--OK DADDY) Problem is this isn't fiction, the body count is real, and there ain't no humor--only rage

Instead maybe he could come down with some form of VD!.................just think of the KARMIC/ENTERTAINMENT possibilities

Most DUers display a reasonable, thoughtful attitude and response to events in our lives. However, we are "blessed" with fellow citizens, (usually not DUers) who do not have the same capacity for rationality. This explains the very existence of the Trump presidency. Now, however these folks may be contributing to a crises through stupid FEARFUL responses. Extreme hoarding, believing only that which TRUMP--FOX NEWS---says and the like. May I humbly suggest, in the interest of ALL citizens health to remind them of the old saying---FEAR; OFTEN AN ACRONYM FOR--(F) FALSE--(E)EVIDENCE--(A)APPEARING--(R)REAL...............THINK IT THRU--WE WILL GET THRU THIS!

(next briefing) Mr. President; How do YOU spell epidemiology?-----anything other than I--D--O--N--T--K--N---O---W is an attempt to BULLSHIT his way thru this; Much like this pandemic; Much like his ENTIRE presidential term.

Ran into friend at store--he and his wife retired from long career in livestock--their kids have taken over--His comment, (Always a pragmatic; moderate--voted for candidates from both parties--gov. Robert D Ray for example,) "I've seen more leadership from Washington Dept of Ag secretaries during disease outbreaks in livestock than have come directly from Trump Admin. We do a better job of stopping the spread of disease in our livestock than Trump seems to want to do with our PEOPLE. His complacency early, combined with his bullshit stupidity, "lies and fake news", along with no protocols or procedural practices in place would cause him to lose his CAFO permit, if this dipshit even COULD qualify intelligently for one." (CAFO---Confined animal feeding permit) His wife was almost in tears--she a long time nurse and volunteers at school. When I left the store, I thought of all the work and procedures those of us in the livestock industry regularly practice. This is not to be cold--but please understand--livestock are not pets, they are PRODUCT. And in my gut, I know he is right; and you could see the hurt in his eyes. I've long respected these two--and upon hearing this--with not one word of concern for themselves---they know the risks--their kids and grandkids are more important----I wonder how many others like them are beginning to feel the same way. If they voted for TRUMP--(they didn't)--I wonder how they live with it now!

Just a thought or two while monitoring elderly mom's blood pressure. (A little low--hypo glycemic--but will monitor thru night; I's youst to this) Dearest Donald has had a really bad week, the kind that could shake even his belief in his tremendous self. 1. Coronavirus (COVID-19); with "princess" working from home--self quarantining? did it finally hit TRUMPY that this shit is real, and he can't cover up his lack of epidemiological prudent response? 2. Stock market sell off; can't really blame the response to his speech and oval address on anyone else? 3. The country from State governments- to local municipalities, to local school districts, to local and regional hospital and healthcare systems responding as professionals--even if they must respond on their own. 4. The citizens responding on their own, many preparing for social isolation periods, and changing lifestyles, if only temporarily to cope with risk of COVID-19 5. Major cultural events cancelled; DAMN little public criticism or outcry, but rather understanding and emotional support for those who will no longer be able to participate. 6. finally, LAST, BUT I THINK IN NOOO WAY LEAST--DID HARVEY "FUCKING PIG" WEINSTEIN'S 23 YEAR SENTENCE, (more than well deserved I might add) finally rattle TRUMP into realizing--if just for a sec--that this is quite possibly is NOT GOING TO END WELL FOR THE ORANGE BLOB. GOD I HOPE SO! Please expand and express your thoughts--add to this--I'll check back between pressure readings thanks

It doesn't matter who I support--I will vote Democrat. However, choice may come to be this simple, ( I hope not) 1. Nominate Bernie--get his supporters, along with most if not all other Democrats,(albeit some reluctantly), and few (more liberal) independents, and then pray that moderate and/or conservative independents stay home. As well as Republican "Never Trumpers" 2. Nominate Biden--get some Bernie supporters, along with all other Democrats, (again, some reluctantly,) a good many liberal and/or moderate independents, as well as some moderate Republicans and most Republican "Never Trumpers" Pray that conservative independents stay home and that pissed off Bernie supporters DO NOT VOTE FOR TRUMP but rather stay home.------------please discuss, this is only an idea, and I need to learn as well as adjust my medications, (which I will do now)