Dow Futures down 1000 points as Trump brags about his Corona “accomplishments.”— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) March 22, 2020
Thanks to Trump flappin’ his yapper, it’s gonna be another horrible start to another bad week.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Dow Futures down 1000 points as Trump brags about his Corona “accomplishments.” Thanks to Trump flappin’ his yapper, it’s gonna be another horrible start to another bad week.
With Dr. Fauci nowhere to be seen, Trump again touts unproven and dangerous drugs as potential coronavirus treatments
With Dr. Fauci nowhere to be seen, Trump again touts unproven and dangerous drugs as potential coronavirus treatments pic.twitter.com/q7tscrp3CU— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2020
Trump says he's not eager to use the Defense Production Act because he doesn't want the USA to [checks notes] end up like Venezuela
Trump says he's not eager to use the Defense Production Act because he doesn't want the USA to [checks notes] end up like Venezuela pic.twitter.com/sQn4CuGfaO— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2020
"Romney's in isolation? Gee, that's too bad" -- Trump, sarcastically, on Mitt Romney going into quarantine over coronavirus concerns.
"Romney's in isolation? Gee, that's too bad" -- Trump, sarcastically, on Mitt Romney going into quarantine over coronavirus concerns. #BeBest pic.twitter.com/d4KPIDto6Z— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2020
WH trade adviser to "hoarders" of medical supplies: “If you’ve got any large quantities of material that this country needs right now, get them to market or get them to us, we’ll pay you a fair price...if you don’t do that, we’re going to come for you.”
WH trade adviser to "hoarders" of medical supplies: “If you’ve got any large quantities of material that this country needs right now, get them to market or get them to us, we’ll pay you a fair price...if you don’t do that, we’re going to come for you.” https://t.co/MN9SouavtI pic.twitter.com/3cxkgkD5OQ— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 22, 2020
Anyone else feel like this press Conference is being held to educate Trump while he’s a captive audience? First clarifying that mobilizing the National Guard isn’t the same thing as imposing martial law & now explaining how helpful invoking the Defense Prosuction Act is.
Anyone else feel like this press Conference is being held to educate Trump while he’s a captive audience? First clarifying that mobilizing the National Guard isn’t the same thing as imposing martial law & now explaining how helpful invoking the Defense Prosuction Act is.— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) March 22, 2020
The Senate currently does NOT have enough votes to break a Democratic filibuster and proceed to the stimulus bill. The vote is still ongoing but at the moment GOP lacks the 60 votes needed to proceed. That means bipartisan talks will have to continue in order to cut a deal
The Senate currently does NOT have enough votes to break a Democratic filibuster and proceed to the stimulus bill. The vote is still ongoing but at the moment GOP lacks the 60 votes needed to proceed. That means bipartisan talks will have to continue in order to cut a deal— Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 22, 2020
A shift manager at a McDonald’s restaurant in Kansas City, Mo., asks why a company that earned $5.3 billion last year can’t guarantee paid sick leave for all of its workers.
A shift manager at a McDonald’s restaurant in Kansas City, Mo., asks why a company that earned $5.3 billion last year can’t guarantee paid sick leave for all of its workers. https://t.co/5AWIY3UORc pic.twitter.com/u1YgHy1rNC— New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) March 22, 2020
Here, via @NormOrnstein, is the unbelievable-but-true backstory on why self-quarantining lawmakers can't vote:
Here, via @NormOrnstein, is the unbelievable-but-true backstory on why self-quarantining lawmakers can't vote: https://t.co/1l0bzpKcKH— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) March 22, 2020
The FEMA administrator makes sure to work in some gratuitous praise of Trump
Peter Navarro makes sure to work in some gratuitous praise of Trump pic.twitter.com/xeKs0PwET0— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2020
There are now a number of senators out for the 6pm vote for the coronavirus Senate bill... All are self-quarantined. More here
There are now a number of senators out for the 6pm vote for the coronavirus Senate bill... All are self-quarantined. More here: https://t.co/sgXBHEPrgN— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) March 22, 2020
$2 trillion might sound like a lot of money for an emergency stimulus bill, but keep in mind that it's the same amount redistributed to the top 1 percent as a result of the Trump/GOP 2017 tax cuts
$2 trillion might sound like a lot of money for an emergency stimulus bill, but keep in mind that it's the same amount redistributed to the top 1 percent as a result of the Trump/GOP 2017 tax cuts https://t.co/wutiRddWwj— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2020
Top health official on differing with Trump on coronavirus: "I don't want to embarrass him"
Sorry, Doc. That ship sailed long ago. https://t.co/AuYbePB60o— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) March 22, 2020
Harvey Weinstein has contracted the coronavirus in prison
Harvey Weinstein has contracted the coronavirus in prison. https://t.co/FiXgE7tP1F— Laura Bassett (@LEBassett) March 22, 2020
The 1.7-million member American Federation of Teachers union is backing former Vice President Joe Biden for president
The 1.7-million member American Federation of Teachers union is backing former Vice President Joe Biden for presidenthttps://t.co/kg2Syz7eN0— POLITICO (@politico) March 22, 2020
This guy took last weekend off and is now using the crisis as a cudgel to help his business cronies, sending just scraps to workers. Monstrous. And Dems should have no part of it
This guy took last weekend off and is now using the crisis as a cudgel to help his business cronies, sending just scraps to workers. Monstrous. And Dems should have no part of it. https://t.co/qSXgscMhzn— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) March 22, 2020
Opinion: Don’t torture yourself with the clown show
Opinion: Don’t torture yourself with the clown show https://t.co/CQhuk2jWEE— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 22, 2020
By the time the US banned travel from China it was already too late. Scroll through this incredible series of infographics to understand why.
By the time the US banned travel from China it was already too late.— Colin Kahl (@ColinKahl) March 22, 2020
Scroll through this incredible series of infographics to understand why. https://t.co/j14rcKEKqW
Letter from @SpeakerPelosi to House Democrats REJECTING the Republicans Senate’s McConnell Corporate Slush Fund bill; will draft a bill that gets coronavirus care and relief to workers and #FamiliesFirst!
Letter from @SpeakerPelosi to House Democrats REJECTING the Republicans Senate’s McConnell Corporate Slush Fund bill; will draft a bill that gets coronavirus care and relief to workers and #FamiliesFirst! #DemocratsTakeResponsibility pic.twitter.com/PPCHKnWfQW— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) March 22, 2020
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Several months before the coronavirus pandemic began, the Trump administration eliminated a key American public health position in Beijing intended to help detect disease outbreaks in China, Reuters has learned.
Because experts are stupid and paying them to do expert jobs is stupid and "shut up," they explained. https://t.co/3Tzpc1eXz2— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) March 22, 2020
While the president rails against children of undocumented immigrants, wealthy Russians rent his condos—at huge costs—so they can have American kids
While the president rails against children of undocumented immigrants, wealthy Russians rent his condos—at huge costs—so they can have American kids https://t.co/L6AH6FbrYg— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) March 22, 2020
5/24/2018 Sen @ChrisCoons - "Reportedly the President's close to closing part of the NSC designed to help lead U.S. and international responses to pandemics. Do you agree?" Pompeo: "We believe we have enough resources." Coons: "Our response as of now is significantly underfunded"
5/24/2018— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) March 22, 2020
Sen @ChrisCoons - "Reportedly the President's close to closing part of the NSC designed to help lead U.S. and international responses to pandemics. Do you agree?"
Pompeo: "We believe we have enough resources."
Coons: "Our response as of now is significantly underfunded" pic.twitter.com/WNeG9GGkp2
This is from 2018. Mike Pompeo: "We believe we have enough resources"
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) March 22, 2020
Chip off the ol block Rand Paul
Brutal subtweet on your son, dude. https://t.co/AEpjIqqiDl— Quinn Cummings (@quinncy) March 22, 2020
In the richest city in the richest country in the world, this is how nurses are already being forced to protect themselves from coronavirus -- with garbage bags
In the richest city in the richest country in the world, this is how nurses are already being forced to protect themselves from coronavirus -- with garbage bags https://t.co/FQXVVlQlTu #CoronavirusNewYork pic.twitter.com/TtD8XLzBsV— Brian M. Rosenthal (@brianmrosenthal) March 22, 2020
During the Senate GOP lunch today, Moran told colleagues that Rand was at the gym this morning, per two sources briefed on the lunch, and that he was swimming in the pool. Rand got his COVID-19 results back this morning.
During the Senate GOP lunch today, Moran told colleagues that Rand was at the gym this morning, per two sources briefed on the lunch, and that he was swimming in the pool. Rand got his COVID-19 results back this morning.— Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) March 22, 2020
You guys Rand Paul's Chief of Staff was partying at Mar-a-Lago when Bolsonaro and his gang were there and when Kimberly Guilfoyle had he B'day party. His name is Sergio Gor.
You guys Rand Paul's Chief of Staff was partying at Mar-a-Lago when Bolsonaro and his gang were there and when Kimberly Guilfoyle had he B'day party. His name is Sergio Gor. pic.twitter.com/c73RiJDfNa— Oblio (@PortaSong) March 22, 2020
🚨 CALL YOUR SENATORS ☎️ 202-234-3121 ☎️ Urge a NO vote on the REPUBLICAN bill, starting with the #MoscowMitchSlushFund and demand #familiesfirst in any coronavirus response. Get the FACTS:
🚨 CALL YOUR SENATORS— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) March 22, 2020
☎️ 202-234-3121 ☎️
Urge a NO vote on the REPUBLICAN bill, starting with the #MoscowMitchSlushFund and demand #familiesfirst in any coronavirus response.
Get the FACTS: https://t.co/TRnK3FrdJz pic.twitter.com/uJtxmEcd51
McConnell is trying to push through a $425 *billion* corporate SLUSH FUND. Treasury would have broad discretion to dole out capital to co’s like Goldman Sachs & Trump Co. We need to back @SpeakerPelosi, who wants stimulus to go to the PEOPLE.
🚨 McConnell is trying to push through a $425 *billion* corporate SLUSH FUND.— Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸 #DemCast (@DemWrite) March 22, 2020
Treasury would have broad discretion to dole out capital to co’s like Goldman Sachs & Trump Co.
We need to back @SpeakerPelosi, who wants stimulus to go to the PEOPLE. #DemCasthttps://t.co/SQhxL0gs7a
Cuomo pleads for Trump to nationalize coronavirus response as governors describe fight for medical supplies
Cuomo pleads for Trump to nationalize coronavirus response as governors describe fight for medical supplies - CNN https://t.co/BkmjOy58uh— Tim (@timupland) March 22, 2020
McConnell gaslighting America once again
McConnell gaslighting America once again. https://t.co/NKUumABhdw— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) March 22, 2020
I took a picture inside the Senate GOP lunch when the door was open Friday and saw Rand Paul seated next to other senators. He is visible in this photo.
I took a picture inside the Senate GOP lunch when the door was open Friday and saw Rand Paul seated next to other senators. He is visible in this photo. pic.twitter.com/4qwZo5YdBs— Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 22, 2020
Imagine being Rand Paul and voting against coronavirus testing for all Americans then somehow getting a coronavirus test even though you were asymptotic
Imagine being Rand Paul and voting against coronavirus testing for all Americans then somehow getting a coronavirus test even though you were asymptotic— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) March 22, 2020
Racist extremist groups, including neo-Nazis and other white supremacists, are encouraging members who contract novel coronavirus disease to spread the contagion to cops and Jews, according to intelligence gathered by the FBI.
Racist extremist groups, including neo-Nazis and other white supremacists, are encouraging members who contract novel coronavirus disease to spread the contagion to cops and Jews, according to intelligence gathered by the FBI. https://t.co/TGuXqX0rIx— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 22, 2020
“Speaker Pelosi a no on Senate bill; will intro her own House bill”
“Speaker Pelosi a no on Senate bill; will intro her own House bill”— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) March 22, 2020
Good! Stay strong and fight #ForThePeople not the corps. Put workers and #familiesfirst! https://t.co/HMxYoxXqkP
Sen. Rand Paul tests positive...was tested despite being asymptomatic
Sen. Rand Paul tests positive...was tested despite being asymptomatic https://t.co/P9CYloCYpP— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) March 22, 2020
Margaret Sullivan: "The media must stop live-broadcasting Trump's dangerous, destructive coronavirus briefings."
Margaret Sullivan: "The media must stop live-broadcasting Trump's dangerous, destructive coronavirus briefings." https://t.co/N19l2M2Qpr— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 22, 2020
per a Dem source, a provision of the $500B bailout fund proposed by GOP would allow Mnuchin to delay making public for up to 6 months “names of applicable eligible businesses, States, and municipalities and the amounts of individual loans or loan guarantees”
per a Dem source, a provision of the $500B bailout fund proposed by GOP would allow Mnuchin to delay making public for up to 6 months “names of applicable eligible businesses, States, and municipalities and the amounts of individual loans or loan guarantees”— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) March 22, 2020
Trump mobilized the military to go sit at the Mexico border as an election stunt, but he won't do it now? Republicans in Congress should push him into action now, and if that fails remove him from office. Lives are at stake!!!
Trump mobilized the military to go sit at the Mexico border as an election stunt, but he won't do it now?— Tami Burages (@tburages) March 22, 2020
Republicans in Congress should push him into action now, and if that fails remove him from office. Lives are at stake!!! https://t.co/ojMREmI3zV
College students in Florida test positive for coronavirus after spring break trip
College students in Florida test positive for coronavirus after spring break trip https://t.co/7BYjR0VXNo— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) March 22, 2020
Rand Paul has tested positive for coronavirus
Rand Paul has tested positive for coronavirus. https://t.co/DoX4ToeGY6— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 22, 2020
BE A HERO! — Randy Rainbow
BE A HERO! #StayTheEffInside #IWillSocialDistance #SocialDistancing #SocialDisneying 🎶💪🌈🇺🇸🍸📺😷 pic.twitter.com/LZxspraV4Z— Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) March 22, 2020
Here is a picture of my daughter’s dog (right) and her boyfriend’s dog in Rittenhouse Square Phila, where Florists who had to close flower-bombed the city with those they had left
Here is a picture of my daughter’s dog (right) and her boyfriend’s dog in Rittenhouse Square Phila, where Florists who had to close flower-bombed the city with those they had left. #IlovePhilly❤️ pic.twitter.com/n7LWl62tcO— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) March 22, 2020
Stay safe out there! “Hands... washing hands..”
Neil!!!!!! https://t.co/rre0C5YJTq— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) March 22, 2020
BREAKING: 89 cases of the coronavirus reported in Maine
BREAKING: 89 cases of the coronavirus reported in Maine https://t.co/DNQTCQDoS8— Bangor Daily News (@bangordailynews) March 22, 2020
Someone needs to explain to me why Trump is writing letters to the thug that runs N Korea offering assistance with this crisis while he tells Governors to go get their stuff on their own
Someone needs to explain to me why Trump is writing letters to the thug that runs N Korea offering assistance with this crisis while he tells Governors to go get their stuff on their own. pic.twitter.com/bmgwAMst6s— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) March 22, 2020
Colorado Gov. Polis says he does not support bailing out corporations because, "I'm not a socialist like Donald Trump."
Colorado Gov. Polis says he does not support bailing out corporations because, "I'm not a socialist like Donald Trump."https://t.co/9M97O3gCvE— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 22, 2020
"The president was trying to bring hope to the people" -- here's Dr. Fauci on CBS going to painstaking lengths to avoid rebuking President Trump for touting unproven and dangerous drugs that he thinks could work as coronavirus treatments
"The president was trying to bring hope to the people" -- here's Dr. Fauci on CBS going to painstaking lengths to avoid rebuking President Trump for touting unproven and dangerous drugs that he thinks could work as coronavirus treatments pic.twitter.com/8pqcGMPgHz— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2020
Mnuchin is asking for $500 billion that he can direct at his sole discretion to troubled corporations, including Trump's own.
Mnuchin is asking for $500 billion that he can direct at his sole discretion to troubled corporations, including Trump's own. https://t.co/tgTGMLxMJn— David Frum (@davidfrum) March 22, 2020
What a contrast. Let’s put an adult in charge at the White House. PLEASE.
What a contrast. Let’s put an adult in charge at the White House. PLEASE. https://t.co/KrYfLGE5V9— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) March 22, 2020
Why is Steve Bannon a guest on TV during a public health crisis?
Why is Steve Bannon a guest on TV during a public health crisis?https://t.co/5DaAWfpNET— andrew kaczynski🤔 (@KFILE) March 22, 2020
For all my new MAGA followers here to complain, please have a look at this link
For all my new MAGA followers here to complain, please have a look at this link:https://t.co/XmdiOVoNbS— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) March 22, 2020
So while the states are in the Hunger Games for life and death medical supplies, Trump is finding a way to get more money flowing to himself. You cannot make this up.
So while the states are in the Hunger Games for life and death medical supplies, Trump is finding a way to get more money flowing to himself. You cannot make this up. https://t.co/vnzm2wOVBz— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) March 22, 2020
The Boston Police Department has announced that an officer has tested positive for the coronavirus
The Boston Police Department has announced that an officer has tested positive for the coronavirus. https://t.co/A0DYoE3bhd— NECN (@NECN) March 22, 2020
Okeechobee County Commissioner Bryant Culpepper at emergency meeting says you can kill coronavirus by holding a blow dryer up to your nose after he saw it on “reliable source” OANN, warns “there’s a lot of baloney out there on social media”
What the ACTUAL FUCK IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE? https://t.co/31mCjlT8OJ— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) March 22, 2020
Sec. Mnuchin was asked on @FoxNewsSunday about our report that intel warned about the coronavirus in Jan.-Feb. “I want to be careful talking about specific intelligence,” Mnuchin said. "Nobody [in the U.S. or around the world] expected this to take off at the rate it did.”
Sec. Mnuchin was asked on @FoxNewsSunday about our report that intel warned about the coronavirus in Jan.-Feb. “I want to be careful talking about specific intelligence,” Mnuchin said. "Nobody [in the U.S. or around the world] expected this to take off at the rate it did.”— Shane Harris (@shaneharris) March 22, 2020
People on SS and SSI/disability benefits are some of our most vulnerable citizens. They face increased cost of basic necessities in the face of a pandemic e.g. paying for delivery due to social distancing. Leaving them out of a stimulus bill is a HUGE mistake.
People on SS and SSI/disability benefits are some of our most vulnerable citizens. They face increased cost of basic necessities in the face of a pandemic e.g. paying for delivery due to social distancing. Leaving them out of a stimulus bill is a HUGE mistake.— Donna Imam (@donnaimamTX) March 21, 2020
Russia Has New Tool (DDOS Botnet) For Massive Internet Shutdown Attack, Leaked Documents Claim
Russia Has New Tool (DDOS Botnet) For Massive Internet Shutdown Attack, Leaked Documents Claim https://t.co/drWoMUrj3L— UsHadrons (@ushadrons) March 21, 2020
Rupert Murdoch is going to get people killed part 215.
Rupert Murdoch is going to get people killed part 215. https://t.co/6V9FWvwHIM— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) March 22, 2020
“We may as well be watching newsreels approved by the Soviet politburo”
“We may as well be watching newsreels approved by the Soviet politburo” https://t.co/MDGQKcVij6— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) March 22, 2020
WATCH: CNN's Tapper grills FEMA Chief on mask shortage “Again, nobody’s doubting the sincerity of your effort. But the lack of numbers is alarming because it makes people think maybe we don’t have a full understanding of the problem," he said.
WATCH: CNN's Tapper grills FEMA Chief on mask shortage— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) March 22, 2020
“Again, nobody’s doubting the sincerity of your effort. But the lack of numbers is alarming because it makes people think maybe we don’t have a full understanding of the problem," he said. https://t.co/HxaPbW3Xsz
NEW: Internal memos by the chief surgeon at New York Presbyterian hospital on COVID-19 reveal new estimates about the coming threat that had not previously been public.
NEW: Internal memos by the chief surgeon at New York Presbyterian hospital on COVID-19 reveal new estimates about the coming threat that had not previously been public. https://t.co/ckggDeZO31— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 22, 2020
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY: Bob Mueller filed his report to Bill Barr.
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY: Bob Mueller filed his report to Bill Barr. 🤯— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) March 22, 2020
So Fauci tells us that we’re not as bad as Italy. We’re bad and haven’t seen the worst but not as bad. This is what we need to hear. The truth and not campaign bs. Mr President, stop with the campaigning paid for by our news stations. Give us facts!
So Fauci tells us that we’re not as bad as Italy. We’re bad and haven’t seen the worst but not as bad. This is what we need to hear. The truth and not campaign bs. Mr President, stop with the campaigning paid for by our news stations. Give us facts!— Karl Rosenfeld (@kneerecon) March 22, 2020
IL Gov. JB Pritzker tells @jaketapper that fed inaction has forced states to compete “against each other” for supplies. “This should have been a coordinated effort by the federal government..It’s a Wild West out there .. We are overpaying for PPE because of that competition.”
IL Gov. JB Pritzker tells @jaketapper that fed inaction has forced states to compete “against each other” for supplies. “This should have been a coordinated effort by the federal government..It’s a Wild West out there .. We are overpaying for PPE because of that competition.”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 22, 2020
Internet Reacts After Pence And Trump Promote Church Donations Amid Crisis: "So Much For Separation Of Church And State"
Internet Reacts After Pence And Trump Promote Church Donations Amid Crisis: "So Much For Separation Of Church And State" https://t.co/QiRzru2XpH via @dc_tribune— Tim (@timupland) March 22, 2020
Call Trump’s News Conferences What They Are: Propaganda
Opinion | Call Trump’s News Conferences What They Are: Propaganda - The New York Times https://t.co/hBckR7WiSa— Underground Scholars (@UndergroundSch2) March 22, 2020
“I don’t want to act like a tough guy, like I stood up to the president. I just want to get the facts out,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
“I don’t want to act like a tough guy, like I stood up to the president. I just want to get the facts out,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said. https://t.co/9AdlCw0i0G— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) March 22, 2020
‘OVER MY DEAD BODY’: GOP senator appears to be a ‘no’ on AG Bill Barr’s reported plan to detain indefinitely without a trial | Raw Story https://t.co/QFBKxjsvsn via rawstory
‘OVER MY DEAD BODY’: GOP senator appears to be a ‘no’ on AG Bill Barr’s reported plan to detain indefinitely without a trial | Raw Story https://t.co/QFBKxjsvsn via rawstory— Girly Girl (@whatifisaidit) March 22, 2020
Here's my post where I explain how the press can shift to an "emergency setting" in its daily coverage of President Trump.These are the major steps. Click the link for the details and rationale
Here's my post where I explain how the press can shift to an "emergency setting" in its daily coverage of President Trump. https://t.co/VHrS6OJI9s These are the major steps. Click the link for the details and rationale. pic.twitter.com/tQGWFSAkzn— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) March 21, 2020
NEW: Florida Gov helps the state live up to its reputation as a national embarrassment in face of health scourge
NEW: Florida Gov helps the state live up to its reputation as a national embarrassment in face of health scourge | Miami Herald https://t.co/ZhJ6HfL92s— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) March 22, 2020
Conmen in a corner - the American right tries to escape its responsibility for Coronavirus by accusing critics of treason
Conmen in a corner - the American right tries to escape its responsibility for Coronavirus by accusing critics of treason - Me in the Observer https://t.co/4jHeMrCees— Nick Cohen (@NickCohen4) March 21, 2020
The US Education Department allows suspension of student loan payments for two months
The US Education Department allows suspension of student loan payments for two months https://t.co/2lTcOSKcEq— CNET (@CNET) March 22, 2020
“To see how a pandemic can be used to ensure that supplies of politically useful rage keep flowing, look at how US Republicans are constructing a cover story.” from
“To see how a pandemic can be used to ensure that supplies of politically useful rage keep flowing, look at how US Republicans are constructing a cover story.” from @nickcohen4 https://t.co/YHsflbxjki— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) March 22, 2020
“At a time when Americans are looking for Congress to act swiftly and specifically on the coronavirus, it is absurd that special interests are using this crisis to get their unrelated pet projects included.”
“At a time when Americans are looking for Congress to act swiftly and specifically on the coronavirus, it is absurd that special interests are using this crisis to get their unrelated pet projects included.” https://t.co/nMTti20NFM— blmohr (@blmohr) March 22, 2020
Arizona Congressman @RepAndyBiggsAZ voted against the coronavirus response bill because it gives sick leave to same-sex partners
Arizona Congressman @RepAndyBiggsAZ voted against the coronavirus response bill because it gives sick leave to same-sex partners #NOH8 https://t.co/XY77Ti3bJG— NOH8 Campaign (@NOH8Campaign) March 21, 2020
Listening to Cuomo and realizing that NY has Cuomo, CA has Newsome, WA has Inslee and we are f*cked in Florida with the guy who reads Art of the Deal to his kids.
Listening to Cuomo and realizing that NY has Cuomo, CA has Newsome, WA has Inslee and we are f*cked in Florida with the guy who reads Art of the Deal to his kids.— Leslie on a Pike 🐟 (@Leslieoo7) March 21, 2020
NEW: @realDonaldTrump said today that companies will make enough masks to protect medical workers from coronavirus. But we spoke to mask-making companies, which said they are a long way off from resolving the shortage
NEW: @realDonaldTrump said today that companies will make enough masks to protect medical workers from coronavirus.— David Enrich (@davidenrich) March 22, 2020
But we spoke to mask-making companies, which said they are a long way off from resolving the shortage.https://t.co/wjwbySFtke
The epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox says Trump’s early handling of COVID-19 is “is the most irresponsible act of an elected official that I've ever witnessed in my lifetime.”
The epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox says Trump’s early handling of COVID-19 is “is the most irresponsible act of an elected official that I've ever witnessed in my lifetime.” https://t.co/4XBSIumeBL— Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin88) March 20, 2020
But what if it was his plan all along and not “negligence”? “Because of Trump’s negligence, the United States lost two months of response time...”
But what if it was his plan all along and not “negligence”?— blmohr (@blmohr) March 22, 2020
“Because of Trump’s negligence, the United States lost two months of response time...” https://t.co/vFTIZSN6Bv
“Facebook is close to reaching a settlement w/ a group of content moderators who developed PTSD & suffered other harms while working to remove disturbing content from the social network.”
“Facebook is close to reaching a settlement w/ a group of content moderators who developed PTSD & suffered other harms while working to remove disturbing content from the social network.” https://t.co/Sqot0tdXnl— blmohr (@blmohr) March 22, 2020
In mid-Feb, the WHO warned that global demand for medical safety gear was 100 times higher than normal, prices were 20 times higher, stockpiles were depleted, and there was a 6 month backlog. Despite this, the US government made no effort to submit orders.
In mid-Feb, the WHO warned that global demand for medical safety gear was 100 times higher than normal, prices were 20 times higher, stockpiles were depleted, and there was a 6 month backlog. Despite this, the US government made no effort to submit orders. https://t.co/UREshqnlJv— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) March 21, 2020
Where's our domestic travel ban? Where's our national shelter-in-place? Where's our Defense Production Act put into action? Where's our good leadership? Instead we have a President hawking bogus science and Senators dumping stocks. The modern @GOP cares nothing for the people.
Where's our domestic travel ban? Where's our national shelter-in-place? Where's our Defense Production Act put into action? Where's our good leadership?— David Wilson Brown (@davidwbrown) March 21, 2020
Instead we have a President hawking bogus science and Senators dumping stocks. The modern @GOP cares nothing for the people.
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) is in a critical condition in hospital with pneumonia that's not related to the novel coronavirus, per a statement Saturday evening by his chief of staff, Betsy Arnold Marr
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) is in a critical condition in hospital with pneumonia that's not related to the novel coronavirus, per a statement Saturday evening by his chief of staff, Betsy Arnold Marr.https://t.co/KtDJ6C1Lkv— 💫💥✨ Biden 2020 ✨💥💫 (@Syd2231) March 22, 2020
The last time I remember them suspending constitutional rights in this country during a national emergency, I was 5 years old. I was sent to an interment camp with my family, without trial or due process, for four years.
The last time I remember them suspending constitutional rights in this country during a national emergency, I was 5 years old. I was sent to an interment camp with my family, without trial or due process, for four years. #NeverAgain https://t.co/RX2riVH6oj— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) March 22, 2020
SUNDAY: I reported @Kroger doesn't provide sick leave to many workers and will only pay workers that test positive for COVID-19 or get a quarantine order TUES: Kroger gave workers a $25 gift card & attacked my reporting TODAY: Kroger changed its policy
SUNDAY: I reported @Kroger doesn't provide sick leave to many workers and will only pay workers that test positive for COVID-19 or get a quarantine order— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) March 21, 2020
TUES: Kroger gave workers a $25 gift card & attacked my reporting
TODAY: Kroger changed its policyhttps://t.co/wBCH7pbw64
My sister is a nurse. I've never hated a human being before.
— KevinlyFather 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇲🇼🇸🇿 (@KevinlyFather) March 21, 2020
China further erodes Hong Kong’s autonomy with journalist cull
China further erodes Hong Kong’s autonomy with journalist cull https://t.co/WUHZbEsSr3— Bloomberg (@business) March 22, 2020
42 total staff & inmates on Rikers island are positive. This situation is spiraling
42 total staff & inmates on Rikers island are positive. This situation is spiraling https://t.co/aSM1jnstcw— Ali Winston (@awinston) March 22, 2020
My father, a professional pianist who just celebrated his 84th birthday, is supposed to be at a music conference in Quebec, but instead is playing in front of his retirement community in Boulder for the residents who are under lockdown
My father, a professional pianist who just celebrated his 84th birthday, is supposed to be at a music conference in Quebec, but instead is playing in front of his retirement community in Boulder for the residents who are under lockdown pic.twitter.com/riVqSUvgkw— Rob Spillman (@robspillman) March 20, 2020
Iranians are dying from one of the world’s worst outbreaks. The sanctions are making it harder for them to get urgent medical supplies
Iranians are dying from one of the world’s worst outbreaks. The sanctions are making it harder for them to get urgent medical supplies https://t.co/1TaxP9BT0N— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) March 22, 2020
Two Words: Hell No.
Two Words: Hell No. https://t.co/AGlo7cz20i— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 22, 2020
Epidemiologists are warning that Florida’s slowness in closing beaches created a situation in which spring break partiers spread the virus all over the country
Epidemiologists are warning that Florida’s slowness in closing beaches created a situation in which spring break partiers spread the virus all over the country https://t.co/biYQoA1LSV— Blake 'Don't Touch Your Face' News (@blakehounshell) March 21, 2020
If a highly contagious novel virus was containable early on using responsible means; but wasn’t due to lies, deceit and coverups (AKA zenith of irresponsibility); those failures need to be held to account. Much like the Soviet Union was held responsible for Chernobyl.
If a highly contagious novel virus was containable early on using responsible means; but wasn’t due to lies, deceit and coverups (AKA zenith of irresponsibility); those failures need to be held to account. Much like the Soviet Union was held responsible for Chernobyl.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) March 22, 2020
Hobby Lobby owner David Green is telling store managers to stay open despite the pandemic because his wife had a vision from god. He also warns they'll all have to "tighten their belts" soon. His net worth is $6.4 billion—hourly employees don't get paid sick leave.
Hobby Lobby owner David Green is telling store managers to stay open despite the pandemic because his wife had a vision from god.— Towanda the Avenger (@kendallybrown) March 22, 2020
He also warns they'll all have to "tighten their belts" soon. His net worth is $6.4 billion—hourly employees don't get paid sick leave. #COVIDIOT pic.twitter.com/4pEhivDbNy
Loeffler's stock trading scandal starting to spiral out of control: CBS reporting that Loeffler’s husband (CEO of parent company of NY Stock Exchange) sold $3.5M in ICE shares on Feb 26
Loeffler's stock trading scandal starting to spiral out of control: CBS reporting that Loeffler’s husband (CEO of parent company of NY Stock Exchange) sold $3.5M in ICE shares on Feb 26 https://t.co/Lz6heylBg6 #GASen #gapol https://t.co/q5zQKUpaJb— Stewart Boss (@stew_boss) March 21, 2020
Bullshit. He’s replaced his rallies with press briefings, which are thinly disguised re-election events.
Bullshit. He’s replaced his rallies with press briefings, which are thinly disguised re-election events. https://t.co/xoEYRNdugX— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 21, 2020
How the Coronavirus Became an American Catastrophe
How the Coronavirus Became an American Catastrophe https://t.co/EGkdFVG8QZ— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2020
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