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Post by aj2hall on Aug 4, 2021 3:25:36 GMT
Today in his address, President Biden told governors if they’re not going to help, if they’re not going to follow public health guidance, get out of the way. I wish governors like De Santis, Abbott and Noem would get out of the way. www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/us/politics/biden-covid-vaccine-delta.html“We need leadership from everyone,” he said. “Some governors aren’t willing to do the right things to make this happen. I say to these governors, please, if you aren’t going to help, at least get out of the way for people who are doing the right thing.” www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/08/03/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-august-3-2021/And the President — you’ll hear the President talk a little bit about this later this afternoon. His message is going to be: We’re all in this fight together, whether it’s Democratic or Republican governor. And I will note, most Republican governors are doing exactly the right thing and doing — and advocating for — and taking steps to advocate for more people to get vaccinated. But if you aren’t going to help, if you aren’t going to abide by public health guidance, then get out of the way and let people do the right thing to lead in their communities, whether they are teachers, university leaders, private sector leaders, or others who are trying to save lives. |
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Post by cycworker on Aug 4, 2021 5:38:02 GMT
He's right.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 4, 2021 12:57:42 GMT
I would also add that in a lot of places Republicans in general are getting in the way by fighting masks wearing and other measures meant keep people safe.
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Post by Merge on Aug 4, 2021 13:22:02 GMT
I wish someone would kick Abbott out of the way. I swear at this point he’s just killing Texans for fun and profit. And half the state are his willing accomplices.
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Post by naby64 on Aug 4, 2021 14:30:36 GMT
I am in one of those governor led states. I saw a news break thing just this morning that our governor wished he hadn't signed the mask mandate law into action. It made it so no local city or county could mandate any masks usage. Now that we have been one of the states with huge surges in this, now TODAY he wished he hadn't done that. well, boo hoo Asa, come to the memorial service this afternoon for a friend and say that. Come hug my dear friend that lost her mom on Sunday. I have too many sick and that have passed just in the last 2 weeks to give a flying fig about his "I'm sorries"...
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Post by Darcy Collins on Aug 4, 2021 14:55:16 GMT
I am in one of those governor led states. I saw a news break thing just this morning that our governor wished he hadn't signed the mask mandate law into action. It made it so no local city or county could mandate any masks usage. Now that we have been one of the states with huge surges in this, now TODAY he wished he hadn't done that. well, boo hoo Asa, come to the memorial service this afternoon for a friend and say that. Come hug my dear friend that lost her mom on Sunday. I have too many sick and that have passed just in the last 2 weeks to give a flying fig about his "I'm sorries"... Yeah my friend's daughter was supposed to start college in your neighboring state which is also insane right now and running out of hospital space. She's gapping and is probably going to use the year to apply elsewhere as the reality of how politics is affecting health and welfare in these states is hitting home in a very big way. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Aug 4, 2021 14:57:25 GMT
I wish someone would kick Abbott out of the way. I swear at this point he’s just killing Texans for fun and profit. And half the state are his willing accomplices. Has he done anything about the grid yet or is he too busy trying to restrict voting? |
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 4, 2021 15:13:21 GMT
I am in one of those governor led states. I saw a news break thing just this morning that our governor wished he hadn't signed the mask mandate law into action. It made it so no local city or county could mandate any masks usage. Now that we have been one of the states with huge surges in this, now TODAY he wished he hadn't done that. well, boo hoo Asa, come to the memorial service this afternoon for a friend and say that. Come hug my dear friend that lost her mom on Sunday. I have too many sick and that have passed just in the last 2 weeks to give a flying fig about his "I'm sorries"... I bet the governor at the time though Covid was on its way to going away and figured it was a great way to grandstand without repercussions |
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Post by quinmm14 on Aug 4, 2021 15:24:30 GMT
Do you know what I really wish? I wish all Americans could come together for this issue that personally affects each and every one of us and work together to get it under control or eradicated. I don't direct this to any of you here, I mean this for our leaders and those that refuse to see just how big an issue it really is. It's not just the flu. Leave the politics out of it, because Covid sure the hell doesn't care if you're a Republican or a Democrat. Sorry, I never wade into these types of threads, but I just lost a close friend. A fully vaccinated friend and I'm horribly sad about this.  |
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 4, 2021 15:25:28 GMT
Do you know what I really wish? I wish all Americans could come together for this issue that personally affects each and every one of us and work together to get it under control or eradicated. I don't direct this to any of you here, I mean this for our leaders and those that refuse to see just how big an issue it really is. It's not just the flu. Leave the politics out of it, because Covid sure the hell doesn't care if you're a Republican or a Democrat. Sorry, I never wade into these types of threads, but I just lost a close friend. A fully vaccinated friend and I'm horribly sad about this. I am so sorry for your loss |
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Post by volunteergirl on Aug 4, 2021 16:26:00 GMT
I wish our governor would. He basically threatened any school system who made a mask mandate or shut down.
Meanwhile, a local school system started on Monday. No mask mandate. They made it two days. Masks are mandatory today.
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Post by Merge on Aug 4, 2021 17:31:22 GMT
I wish someone would kick Abbott out of the way. I swear at this point he’s just killing Texans for fun and profit. And half the state are his willing accomplices. Has he done anything about the grid yet or is he too busy trying to restrict voting? Girl, you know the answer to that. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 4, 2021 17:48:32 GMT
Arkansas will fair no better if they elect the infamous Sarah Huckabee Sanders!
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Post by onelasttime on Aug 4, 2021 18:00:01 GMT
How these fools spin things is a sight to behold.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 4, 2021 18:03:27 GMT
DeSantis has help....
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Post by Gravity on Aug 4, 2021 18:06:15 GMT
Has he done anything about the grid yet or is he too busy trying to restrict voting? Girl, you know the answer to that. Abbott has also told hospitals that there is no money coming from the state during this surge to help hire travelers or pay overtime. He said cities and counties have to step up and help foot the bill. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 4, 2021 18:13:41 GMT
Go Joe!!!
On another note.. Jr at his best!!
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 4, 2021 18:20:08 GMT
Girl, you know the answer to that. Abbott has also told hospitals that there is no money coming from the state during this surge to help hire travelers or pay overtime. He said cities and counties have to step up and help foot the bill. Say what? Great leader... NOT No money, no help... Great no masks sounds good. |
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Post by Merge on Aug 4, 2021 18:37:02 GMT
Girl, you know the answer to that. Abbott has also told hospitals that there is no money coming from the state during this surge to help hire travelers or pay overtime. He said cities and counties have to step up and help foot the bill. Another hit on blue cities ... because the idiot anti-maskers from the rural areas end up here when they're too sick to get care in the rural hospitals. #socialism But also he won't let the same cities make mask mandates or enact occupancy restrictions. |
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Post by naby64 on Aug 4, 2021 18:45:01 GMT
Arkansas will fair no better if they elect the infamous Sarah Huckabee Sanders! Shhhh, do not even speak the name out loud. I can tell you from my FB feed, it is a real possibility. If not, a done deal already. |
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Post by snugglebutter on Aug 4, 2021 18:46:47 GMT
I wish someone would kick Abbott out of the way. I swear at this point he’s just killing Texans for fun and profit. And half the state are his willing accomplices. Has he done anything about the grid yet or is he too busy trying to restrict voting?
Don't you know he is busy building the wall?
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 4, 2021 18:48:04 GMT
Arkansas will fair no better if they elect the infamous Sarah Huckabee Sanders! Shhhh, do not even speak the name out loud. I can tell you from my FB feed, it is a real possibility. If not, a done deal already. Sorry... |
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Post by Merge on Aug 4, 2021 18:56:02 GMT
Says it all Attachments:
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Post by casii on Aug 4, 2021 19:28:36 GMT
Arkansas will fair no better if they elect the infamous Sarah Huckabee Sanders! Shhhh, do not even speak the name out loud. I can tell you from my FB feed, it is a real possibility. If not, a done deal already. I've sent a wee bit of money Chris Jones' way. I hope it's not a done deal for SHS to win. My father lives in AR and since he votes against his own best interests, I have to send help to offset the damage! |
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Post by Merge on Aug 4, 2021 21:46:36 GMT
Today in Texas Monthly, a look into a Texas community where the 81-year-old GOP chair doesn’t believe in being vaccinated, and healing crystals seem to be more popular than vaccines for warding off Covid. Where the ER is full to overflowing with Covid patients, and some of them refuse to believe they actually have the virus. www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/unvaccinated-central-texas-bell-county/This is Trump’s (and Abbott’s) America. |
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Post by purplebee on Aug 4, 2021 22:22:53 GMT
Arkansas will fair no better if they elect the infamous Sarah Huckabee Sanders! My worst nightmare. She is a lying, hypocritical, self-righteous, trump humping lunatic and her Dad is no better. Ugh…. |
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Post by used2scrap on Aug 4, 2021 22:31:40 GMT
Arkansas will fair no better if they elect the infamous Sarah Huckabee Sanders! My worst nightmare. She is a lying, hypocritical, self-righteous, trump humping lunatic and her Dad is no better. Ugh…. Well how do you really feel lol? Ugh it’s all so sad people getting sick and dying when many could be preventable. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 4, 2021 22:31:55 GMT
Do we need just a DeSantis thread.. Florida is running out of oxygen!!! Good move Gov!!! Bloomberg News reports that DeSantis's refusal to re-declare a state of emergency over the pandemic is leaving Florida hospitals scrambling to secure enough oxygen to treat COVID patients who are struggling to breathe. Essentially, unless DeSantis declares a state of emergency, then there are limits to how long medical support transport drivers can be on the road. *** Because hospitals are now getting flooded with COVID-19 patients, this means that there simply are not enough drivers who have enough time to deliver the needed oxygen supplies. www.rawstory.com/florida-desantis-2654443996/ |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 4, 2021 22:37:19 GMT
And there is more!! One doctor he is supporting as an expert, is being investigated for his comments!! Last month, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held an event at the state Capitol in Tallahassee talking about the skepticism around masks. Among those on hand as an "expert" was Mark McDonald, a Los Angeles clinical psychiatrist.*** In California licensed physicians and surgeons are required to follow the Medical Practice Act and the standard of care when treating patients and not doing so may subject their license to disciplinary action," the statement read. "The Board is aware of the statements made by the physician and will be looking into it." McDonald wasn't the only so-called "expert" that DeSantis has based his COVID-19 decisions on, but he's certainly the latest to be discredited. www.rawstory.com/medical-board-ron-desantis-doctor/ |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Aug 5, 2021 0:04:03 GMT
I wish someone would kick Abbott out of the way. I swear at this point he’s just killing Texans for fun and profit. And half the state are his willing accomplices. I had this same exact thought about DeSantis today. They’re killing off their residents by their selfish power grabs. |
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