Trump and Melania have Covid

[edjr 5,567]

I sat in the front row at the debate. Did Trump infect me with the coronavirus?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/10/03/front-row-trump-covid/

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On Tuesday night, I sat in masked silence in the front row of the debate hall in Cleveland as President Trump mocked former vice president Joe Biden for wearing a mask. Earlier in the evening, I watched as Trump’s family and Republican insiders defiantly removed their masks, in violation of the clear guidelines set by the Cleveland Clinic, while most of the other audience members remained masked. We didn’t know it then, but at that moment, Trump and his entourage were potentially exposing us to the coronavirus, along with every other person present at the debate: members of Congress, Secret Service agents, campaign guests, members of the media, workers and janitors alike.

When I learned, along with the rest of the world, that the president had been diagnosed with the coronavirus, I felt betrayed and terrified. Already back at home, I scrambled to put together a plan to get tested, notify anyone I’d been in contact with and self-quarantine. A vision of my father, intubated, flashed in front of me, along with visions of so many others who have been lost because of this entirely preventable pandemic, and whose families told me their stories: Isabelle Papadimitriou, Juan Carlos “Charlie” Rangel, Gaye Griffin-Snyder, Jose Reyes, Mary Castro, Charles Krebbs.

I tried to process what had happened: The president of the United States may have exposed me and everyone in that debate hall to the coronavirus.

Biden had invited me to the debate to represent my dad, Mark Urquiza, who had died of the coronavirus in June — just weeks after Gov. Doug Ducey (R) lifted Arizona’s shelter-in-place order. Over the course of those 90 painful minutes, I saw, in real life and in real time, that the president lacked even a shred of a plan for responding to the worsening pandemic. He insisted that his actions had saved “thousands,” that he had done “a phenomenal job,” that a vaccine was mere weeks away. He only had one strategy, which was to do what he does best: gaslight the public so that they disbelieve what’s clearly going on, all around them. My dad, a Republican and Fox News viewer, had believed Trump when he said it was safe — and he, like so many others, lost his life because politicians had lied about the dangers, declaring the United States of America open for business.

Governor, my father’s death is on your hands

We know that Trump’s rhetoric is killing hundreds of thousands of people. The World Health Organization has identified what it calls an “infodemic” unfolding alongside the pandemic, and a Cornell study shows that the president is by far the worst offender in amplifying misinformation. This undermines not only the American response, but also global efforts to slow the spread of the virus.

Trump’s absolute disregard for human life is staggering. This is a virus that has ravaged communities of color: The data shows that our hospitalization rates are at least four times as high as those of our White neighbors. I’d known that he dismissed the suffering of others who seemed distant from him — the elderly, people who died in “blue” states, people of color — and yet, it was surprising to see how this disregard reached even his inner circle. News continues to break about Trump, his allies and his closest confidants, the timeline of when they experienced symptoms and continued business as usual. Even after his own adviser, Hope Hicks, reported coronavirus symptoms, Trump continued to travel, attending rallies, private fundraisers and other events. He put everyone in his path at risk, from his donors and supporters to White House staff and the employees of his golf clubs. Now authorities across the country are scrambling to trace the president’s contacts. (I haven’t received any official call, though the Biden campaign and Jill Biden reached out to check on me.)

On Tuesday, I witnessed the president and his followers refuse to do the bare minimum to protect others. Under the rules of the debate, no one could enter unless they tested negative for the coronavirus and agreed to wear a mask while inside — but they acted as if the rules simply did not apply to them (ironic, given Trump’s fixation on so-called “law and order”). If Trump’s family and supporters had worn masks in that debate hall, they would have reduced exposure for everyone at the event. Biden, who spoke directly about the grief so many of us have suffered, shows his care and respect for other people — starting with the simple act of wearing a mask. For that conscientiousness, Trump jeered at him: “He could be speaking 20 feet away from me, and he shows up with the biggest mask I’ve ever seen.”

I wouldn’t wish covid-19 on my worst enemy. I saw firsthand the darkest result of this virus: an undignified and lonesome death. With his diagnosis, Trump’s complete failure to manage this crisis is more blatant than before. Irresponsible is an understatement: It is criminal.

As we surpass 1 million covid-19 deaths globally, I’ll remember how politicians failed my father, and how they are still failing all of us. If we are to heal, we must stop denying that this virus is serious, and that the pandemic is decimating our country. We have to take what personal precautions we can: If even the most powerful people in the world — with all of their extra safety precautions and access to daily testing — are at risk to contract this virus, so are you.

We have to properly mourn the more than 200,000 lives lost in the United States. We have to vote like our lives depend on it. We have to muster the collective will to demand, from our government and the private sector alike, a response commensurate with this drawn-out crisis. We have to fight for the well-being of the people around us — even as our president, in both his political actions and his personal conduct, endangers us.

 

 

Holy hell. Imagine if Trump missed the debate for the rona? what would the left have said?

[fandandy 3,311]

 

[5-Points 2,732]

2 hours ago, Fnord said:

You just described Trump voters perfectly. 

President Trump's accomplishments over his first 4 years in politics are nothing short of amazing. Especially given the constant obstruction and opposition he's faced at every turn. 

What are Biden's accomplishments over his last 5 decades in politics that would make you want to vote for him? 

[Cdub100 3,383]

1 minute ago, 5-Points said:

President Trump's accomplishments over his first 4 years in politics are nothing short of amazing. Especially given the constant obstruction and opposition he's faced at every turn. 

What are Biden's accomplishments over his last 5 decades in politics that would make you want to vote for him? 

He got blacks locked up in record numbers. Some people think that's a good thing.

[Fnord 1,141]

1 hour ago, Fireballer said:

Go ahead vote blue and let Joe be a Trojan horse for the radical left and you will eat those words.  Unless, you're into the progressively radical agenda.

Could you enlighten me on exactly what portion of Biden's platform is "progressively radical?"

With real info, not distilled BS talking points from your favorite "conservative " talking head? Maybe copy and paste from his or the DNC website? 

[Cdub100 3,383]

Just now, Fnord said:

Could you enlighten me on exactly what portion of Biden's platform is "progressively radical?"

With real info, not distilled BS talking points from your favorite "conservative " talking head? Maybe copy and paste from his or the DNC website? 

The green new deal.

Although he said he was against it at the debates but for it on his website. So I'm not really sure what to believe with him

[Fnord 1,141]

3 minutes ago, 5-Points said:

President Trump's accomplishments over his first 4 years in politics are nothing short of amazing. Especially given the constant obstruction and opposition he's faced at every turn. 

What are Biden's accomplishments over his last 5 decades in politics that would make you want to vote for him? 

When did I ever say I "wanted" to vote for Biden? I'd really rather not, frankly.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,590]

2 minutes ago, Fnord said:

Could you enlighten me on exactly what portion of Biden's platform is "progressively radical?"

With real info, not distilled BS talking points from your favorite "conservative " talking head? Maybe copy and paste from his or the DNC website? 

Defunding errrr reallocating police funds

[Fnord 1,141]

Just now, Cdub100 said:

The green new deal.

Although he said he was against it at the debates but for it on his website. So I'm not really sure what to believe with him

The Green New Deal is never going to happen. Total strawman. And if they ever got even a portion of it enacted, you can be damn sure lots of the right people will be making money off of it, so stop freaking out.

[5-Points 2,732]

2 minutes ago, Cdub100 said:

He got blacks locked up in record numbers. Some people think that's a good thing.

Yeah, his running mate felt the same way when she was California's AG. Weird how they both now claim to be the party that has the best interest of blacks at heart. 

[5-Points 2,732]

8 minutes ago, Fnord said:

When did I ever say I "wanted" to vote for Biden? I'd really rather not, frankly.

Ok, then what accomplishments of his have convinced you to vote for him? We all know you will, so tell us why? 

If you're voting for him simply because he's not Trump it's ok to say so. Plenty of people voted for Trump last time because he wasn't Hillary. Now he has a record to run on with actual accomplishments.

What has Biden done to make you vote FOR him? Or will you just be voting AGAINST Trump? 

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25 minutes ago, Fnord said:

The Green New Deal is never going to happen. Total strawman. And if they ever got even a portion of it enacted, you can be damn sure lots of the right people will be making money off of it, so stop freaking out.

He answered your question accurately.  Now you move the goalposts.  What a clown

[Fnord 1,141]

31 minutes ago, 5-Points said:

Ok, then what accomplishments of his have convinced you to vote for him? We all know you will, so tell us why? 

If you're voting for him simply because he's not Trump it's ok to say so. Plenty of people voted for Trump last time because he wasn't Hillary. Now he has a record to run on with actual accomplishments.

What has Biden done to make you vote FOR him? Or will you just be voting AGAINST Trump? 

Voting against Trump. Biden sucks, but Trump has to go. If it wasn't for him I'd vote 3rd party or leave it blank like usual.

[Fireballer 2,383]

46 minutes ago, Fnord said:

Could you enlighten me on exactly what portion of Biden's platform is "progressively radical?"

 

They ain't officially letting the cat outta the bag yet for fear of losing moderate dems. But do you think Bernie is just blowing smoke when he says that Joe will go down as the most progressive president in history?  Do you think AOC is blowing smoke when she said that her and the progressives can manipulate Joe into adopting their policies?

[5-Points 2,732]

2 minutes ago, Fnord said:

Voting against Trump. Biden sucks, but Trump has to go. If it wasn't for him I'd vote 3rd party or leave it blank like usual.

What has President Trump done over his first term that makes you say he "has to go?"

[EternalShinyAndChrome 2,523]

33 minutes ago, Fireballer said:

They ain't officially letting the cat outta the bag yet for fear of losing moderate dems. But do you think Bernie is just blowing smoke when he says that Joe will go down as the most progressive president in history?  Do you think AOC is blowing smoke when she said that her and the progressives can manipulate Joe into adopting their policies?

The fact that the Socialist/Marxist segment of the Democratic Party grows every election should scare everyone into voting for Trump.

In 10 years most of the "Democrat" Party is going to be Socialist/Marxist.  They're going to have to rename it "The Socialist Party"

[Goggins 146]

Trump beating COVID in 3 days is going to send the left even further over the ledge.

They were convinced anyone who caught it was as good as dead.

Now either Trump is the strongest/healthiest human on earth or their "experts" have lied to them.

[EternalShinyAndChrome 2,523]

Just now, Goggins said:

Trump beating COVID in 3 days is going to send the left even further over the ledge.

They were convinced anyone who caught it was as good as dead.

Now either Trump is the strongest/healthiest human on earth or their "experts" have lied to them.

Technically, 4 days.

FBGheys thinks there is some kind of conspiracy because the Redesvir treatment is supposed to be 5 days in the hospital.  That's what CNN told them anyways.

[Fnord 1,141]

18 minutes ago, Strike said:

He answered your question accurately.  Now you move the goalposts.  What a clown

Nothing was moved. The Green New Deal is not going to happen, period. You really think the politicians are gonna just say "F U" to the oil lobby? Please. 

[Goggins 146]

Biden, who is "healthy", calls a lid by 10am 4-5 days a week, hiding in his basement taking naps and drooling.

Meanwhile Trump, who is battling the most deadly pandemic in 100+ years, goes out to thanks his supporters outside Walter Reed.

 

And the deranged left react as suspected:

 

 

[fandandy 3,311]

Trump doesn't get Covid.  Covid gets Trump.

[lickin_starfish 1,482]

51 minutes ago, 5-Points said:

What has President Trump done over his first term that makes you say he "has to go?"

Hollywood told him that Trump is a meanie.

[Cdub100 3,383]

1 hour ago, Fnord said:

The Green New Deal is never going to happen. Total strawman. And if they ever got even a portion of it enacted, you can be damn sure lots of the right people will be making money off of it, so stop freaking out.

You asked for a radical policy I gave you one. Now you say, but, but, but that one doesn't count. Go fock yourself.

[Cdub100 3,383]

13 minutes ago, fandandy said:

Trump doesn't get Covid.  Covid gets Trump.

Last time I had the flu I was in bed for 3 days. I was a wreck.

Trump gets what I'm told is the deadliest virus on the planet and the only difference is he's not wearing a tie.

[Cdub100 3,383]

25 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Technically, 4 days.

FBGheys thinks there is some kind of conspiracy because the Redesvir treatment is supposed to be 5 days in the hospital.  That's what CNN told them anyways.

HCQ gets you together in 24 hours.

[5-Points 2,732]

10 minutes ago, lickin_starfish said:

Hollywood told him that Trump is a meanie.

He clearly doesnt have anything positive to say about Biden. I'm curious what he feels are valid negatives about the job President Trump has done over the last 4 years. 

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19 minutes ago, Cdub100 said:

You asked for a radical policy I gave you one. Now you say, but, but, but that one doesn't count. Go fock yourself.

This.  I don't know who this new guy is who doesn't know how to spell "Ford", but he's a clown.

[Cdub100 3,383]

9 minutes ago, Strike said:

This.  I don't know who this new guy is who doesn't know how to spell "Ford", but he's a clown.

I'm don't mind Democrat trolls but at least be good at trolling. MDC is the best troll they have and he's terrible at it. This new guy just flat out sucks and ain't worth the time.

[MDC 5,893]

9 minutes ago, Cdub100 said:

I'm don't mind Democrat trolls but at least be good at trolling. MDC is the best troll they have and he's terrible at it. This new guy just flat out sucks and ain't worth the time.

 

[Cdub100 3,383]

1 minute ago, MDC said:

 

I meant it with all my heart.

[Dizkneelande 839]

48 minutes ago, Cdub100 said:

You asked for a radical policy I gave you one. Now you say, but, but, but that one doesn't count. Go fock yourself.

Off the top of my head -

GND

Free College

$20 minimum wage

Free Healthcare including Illegals

Amnesty

Decriminalize Border Crossing

70% Tax rate

Increase corporate rate

transaction tax on stock trades

Defund the Police

Eliminate the EC

Stack the SC

Add PR and DC

Reparations

Kill babies

what else am I missing? These are all mainstream left ideas  

 

[Hardcore troubadour 12,657]

2 hours ago, Fnord said:

Could you enlighten me on exactly what portion of Biden's platform is "progressively radical?"

With real info, not distilled BS talking points from your favorite "conservative " talking head? Maybe copy and paste from his or the DNC website? 

Abolishing ICE. Sanctuary cities. That’s not radical? You’re a straight clown if you can’t explain why either one isn’t a radical position. Let’s see you show how they aren’t.  

[Cdub100 3,383]

30 minutes ago, Dizkneelande said:

Off the top of my head -

GND

Free College

$20 minimum wage

Free Healthcare including Illegals

Amnesty

Decriminalize Border Crossing

70% Tax rate

Increase corporate rate

transaction tax on stock trades

Defund the Police

Eliminate the EC

Stack the SC

Add PR and DC

Reparations

Kill babies

what else am I missing? These are all mainstream left ideas  

 

but, but, but strawman. those don't count. Orange Man Bad! IT WAS HER TURN!!!!

[Utilit99 4,099]

1 minute ago, Cdub100 said:

but, but, but strawman. those don't count. Orange Man Bad! IT WAS HER TURN!!!!

R.I.P. Killary. Freakin criminal.

[BirdGang 312]

2 hours ago, Cdub100 said:

You asked for a radical policy I gave you one. Now you say, but, but, but that one doesn't count. Go fock yourself.

First time trying to talk to a Liberal?

[avoiding injuries 1,220]

4 hours ago, Fnord said:

When did I ever say I "wanted" to vote for Biden? I'd really rather not, frankly.

That’s ok. Nobody does. 

[Goggins 146]

Question for the Trump Haters:

How many times have you jerked off over this picture?

[Fireballer 2,383]

 

[Goggins 146]

Orwell predicted TDS over 70 years ago.

 

[wiffleball 4,645]

9 hours ago, Fireballer said:

They ain't officially letting the cat outta the bag yet for fear of losing moderate dems. But do you think Bernie is just blowing smoke when he says that Joe will go down as the most progressive president in history?  Do you think AOC is blowing smoke when she said that her and the progressives can manipulate Joe into adopting their policies?

AOC must've been blowing somebody...