which world leader(s) do you think has done a better job than Trump/Pence with their response to the pandemic, and why, and which world leader(s) do you think has done a worse job than Trump/Pence, and why? Everyone seems to have an opinion, especially those critical of the current administration, so lets see those responses and who has the guts to indicate why they think one way or another.
Densely populated country...closer to China so they got it before we did and despite testing way more, have less cases than us. The growth is also linear or flat there compared to exponential here.
My reasoning for posting the question wasn't to agree or disagree with anyone, because I think you can argue that some responses worked well in one place, but the very same or similar response didn't work well in others, which speaks to the nature of how viral infections work. But I can say that some of the more vocal posters against the current administration sure got awfully quiet when asked the question. Mostly notably Imabsil, who is still a chickenshit and won't answer.
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early action to prepare hospitals
- no elective surgeries
- active quarantine measures
they also have about 5x more beds /capita to address an issue like this... don't recall the source on that but the Germany/Italy comparison was jarring
I also think we are doing the right things, just wish the Pres would get out of the way and let the professionals speak to this. His observations have been wrong and while likely not damaging, certainly not helpful.
Stay safe
Though I think Germany might be on the upward phase of cases/deaths for the next week or so, as their numbers of cases has climbed rapidly in the last 2 weeks, much like the US. That their number of deaths is much lower when compared to the US is interesting. I am willing to bet that when all is said and done, along with the severity with regards to age, there will likely be some genetic predisposition as well as a previous exposure to a similar virus in the past that allows certain areas to be less prone to the harsher aspects of this virus than other areas. Not sure what the age distribution is in Germany relative to the US.
as you say,
- age of population ... Italian issue?
- smoking.. Italy/ France/ Korea
- diabetes/ heart disease - look out US
Much to learn and I think the saying "experience is the cruelest teacher..." will be apt
No one in + no one out = no virus in North Korea. They’ve been practicing geopolitical distancing for decades.
Their border with China is porous and their health care system is horrible. Closed off from anyone who can report what has actually going on is the reason they have reported no Corona Virus infections.
I read an article yesterday where 1.5 Million South Koreans signed a petition for Moon's immediate removal because of his response. Makes you wonder if, oh I don't know, some people's responses are irrational? Again, not agreeing or disagreeing because South Korea does seem to be in a better position than many countries at the moment.
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Clear, knowledgeable, and has been decisive. Contrast that with Big Orange and VP Sycophant.
Anyone who knows what I post understands that there is usually very little for which I will admire that Cuomo, nor any Cuomo.
Does this mean I have "guts," Boy-eed? BTW, aren't you the frontrunning UK fan?
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On a given day, we might be back to regarding it as a Think Progress hoax, again.
.......he also said "America was never that great", so he obviously knows that he can;t trust people and that he and his government need to force the people to do the right thing.
and that he, as opposed to any recent Democrat, was in office during this virus, as HE rejected the advice of experts and HE closed the border with China saving lives.
done.
enabled stimulus measures with the Feds and Congress.
You must've missed that.
HOR initiated the legislation and he’s finally listening to Fauci. The last two are good, but not due to him.
You are of course wrong in every way.
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Impeachment.
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He and his supporters were constantly playing it down until they just couldn’t anymore.
Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/03/trump-coronavirus-threat/607825/
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I give you credit for answering. There is no right or wrong answer, necessarily, just more of a thought exercise. I am pretty sure most of the more vocal Trump haters won't say much.
And yes, I am a UK fan, going on 40+ years, as is most of my mother's family that is from Western Kentucky. And no, I don't give a fuck what you think about it, or me.