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1 Propaganda, Puppeteers, & Pandemics
Please read bc we're at risk!
Risks of COVID 4/16/20
(Worldwide & USA totals are underreported):
Worldwide (Pop. 8 Billion) = 269 per 1 million
NZ (Pop. 4.8 mil) = 227 per 1 million
But why is
USA (Pop. 331 mil.) = 2,033 per 1 million
Please read bc we're at risk!
Risks of COVID 4/16/20
(Worldwide & USA totals are underreported):
Worldwide (Pop. 8 Billion) = 269 per 1 million
NZ (Pop. 4.8 mil) = 227 per 1 million
But why is
USA (Pop. 331 mil.) = 2,033 per 1 million
2 You say tomato…
“There is disagreement over how to describe the changes…The departure of some members due to “streamlining” efforts under John Bolton is documented. The “pandemic response team” as a unit was largely disbanded.” https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-trump-fired-pandemic-team/partly-false-claim-trump-fired-pandemic-response-team-in-2018-idUSKBN21C32M
“There is disagreement over how to describe the changes…The departure of some members due to “streamlining” efforts under John Bolton is documented. The “pandemic response team” as a unit was largely disbanded.” https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-trump-fired-pandemic-team/partly-false-claim-trump-fired-pandemic-response-team-in-2018-idUSKBN21C32M
3 "By failing to prepare, you prepare to fail" (Frankin)
Trump says he didn't know but more on this timeline later.
Trump says he didn't know but more on this timeline later.
4 We are here now:
USA COVID Thurs., April 16, 2020
Confirmed Cases 672,179
Recovered 54,507 (only 8.1%)
No. Reported Deaths 34,309 (5.1%)
Incidence/Risk = 2033 per 1,000,000
Raw Data Source: https://worldometers.info/world-population/
USA COVID Thurs., April 16, 2020
Confirmed Cases 672,179
Recovered 54,507 (only 8.1%)
No. Reported Deaths 34,309 (5.1%)
Incidence/Risk = 2033 per 1,000,000
Raw Data Source: https://worldometers.info/world-population/
5 Social distancing: i#1 mitigating factor
“Dr. Anthony Fauci said… "no one is going to deny" that more lives could have been saved during the coronavirus crisis if the Trump administration had implemented social distancing guidelines prior to March.” https://www.axios.com/fauci-trump-coronavirus-delayed-response-7395148d-fa09-476d-bda1-3b800d451da9.html
“Dr. Anthony Fauci said… "no one is going to deny" that more lives could have been saved during the coronavirus crisis if the Trump administration had implemented social distancing guidelines prior to March.” https://www.axios.com/fauci-trump-coronavirus-delayed-response-7395148d-fa09-476d-bda1-3b800d451da9.html
6 NZ has a total lockdown on the nation.
New Zealand COVID Thursday, April 16, 2020
(Pop. Total approx. 4,783,063)
Confirmed Cases 1,084 (0.02%)
Recovered 770 (71.0%)
No. Reported Deaths 9 (0.8%)
Incidence/Risk = 227 per 1 million
Raw Data Source https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
New Zealand COVID Thursday, April 16, 2020
(Pop. Total approx. 4,783,063)
Confirmed Cases 1,084 (0.02%)
Recovered 770 (71.0%)
No. Reported Deaths 9 (0.8%)
Incidence/Risk = 227 per 1 million
Raw Data Source https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
7 wtf????
Kushner said it's ”our stockpile to use” instead of “states’ stockpiles... remarks at odds w/ language on the stockpile’s website that described it as a resource for state, local, tribal, & territorial responders” https://www.vox.com/2020/4/3/21207140/jared-kushner-strategic-national-stockpile-ventilators
Kushner said it's ”our stockpile to use” instead of “states’ stockpiles... remarks at odds w/ language on the stockpile’s website that described it as a resource for state, local, tribal, & territorial responders” https://www.vox.com/2020/4/3/21207140/jared-kushner-strategic-national-stockpile-ventilators
8 Beggars can't be choosey.
“The brutal competition...from ventilators to masks to other forms of personal protective equipment comes at a time when scarcity provides lucrative business opportunities ... & power to the deep-pocketed federal gov't.” https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-s-war-between-states-creates-ebay-fight-aid-n1173116
“The brutal competition...from ventilators to masks to other forms of personal protective equipment comes at a time when scarcity provides lucrative business opportunities ... & power to the deep-pocketed federal gov't.” https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-s-war-between-states-creates-ebay-fight-aid-n1173116
9 "Poof!"
SNS “…contained vast amounts of materials that state & local health officials could use during an emergency, including vaccines, antiviral drugs, ventilators & protective gear for doctors & nurses…[it] was definitely not an empty shell,” https://www.factcheck.org/2020/04/trump-falsely-claims-he-inherited-empty-stockpile/
SNS “…contained vast amounts of materials that state & local health officials could use during an emergency, including vaccines, antiviral drugs, ventilators & protective gear for doctors & nurses…[it] was definitely not an empty shell,” https://www.factcheck.org/2020/04/trump-falsely-claims-he-inherited-empty-stockpile/
10 Legal profiteering? If so, by whom?
“…the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been accused again of hijacking desperately needed protective gear for first responders and health care workers — this time in a Massachusetts town.” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fema-trump-medical-supplies-milford-massachusetts-coronavirus_n_5e951e90c5b63e2705cafe90
“…the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been accused again of hijacking desperately needed protective gear for first responders and health care workers — this time in a Massachusetts town.” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fema-trump-medical-supplies-milford-massachusetts-coronavirus_n_5e951e90c5b63e2705cafe90
11 Master puppeteers…
“Here’s Trump saying he’s planning to send ventilators to Russia because “they’re having a hard time in Moscow”
— Aaron Rupar ( @atrupar) April 15, 2020
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/04/16/us-ready-to-send-ventilators-to-coronavirus-hit-russia-trump-says-a70008
“Here’s Trump saying he’s planning to send ventilators to Russia because “they’re having a hard time in Moscow”
— Aaron Rupar ( @atrupar) April 15, 2020
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/04/16/us-ready-to-send-ventilators-to-coronavirus-hit-russia-trump-says-a70008
12 Meanwhile...
“$25 million on big data cruncher Palantir to a $20 million trial testing the efficacy of antimalarial hydroxychloroquine, a drug promoted by Trump in treating COVID-19 but questioned by one of his lead health advisors, amongst many others. https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2020/04/15/20-million-on-an-unproven-malaria-drug-650-million-on-a-coronavirus-cure-how-trumps-government-has-spent-over-3-billion-fighting-covid-19/#358329473cae
“$25 million on big data cruncher Palantir to a $20 million trial testing the efficacy of antimalarial hydroxychloroquine, a drug promoted by Trump in treating COVID-19 but questioned by one of his lead health advisors, amongst many others. https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2020/04/15/20-million-on-an-unproven-malaria-drug-650-million-on-a-coronavirus-cure-how-trumps-government-has-spent-over-3-billion-fighting-covid-19/#358329473cae
13 As predicted…
"Complications include severe electrical irregularities in the heart such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (including Torsade de Pointes) and long QT syndrome, and increased risk of sudden death." https://www.sciencealert.com/clinical-trial-for-high-dose-of-chloroquine-stopped-early-due-to-safety-concerns
"Complications include severe electrical irregularities in the heart such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (including Torsade de Pointes) and long QT syndrome, and increased risk of sudden death." https://www.sciencealert.com/clinical-trial-for-high-dose-of-chloroquine-stopped-early-due-to-safety-concerns
14 Propagandists against lockdown & social distancing as mitigating factors run amok on TV.
Please take the time to read this whole thread for important history and why we need to stay-in-place. https://twitter.com/kurteichenwald/status/1251191871537393671?s=20
Please take the time to read this whole thread for important history and why we need to stay-in-place. https://twitter.com/kurteichenwald/status/1251191871537393671?s=20
15 Dear oh dear! No one told Trump about the lethal COVID pandemic after all. But still not enought tests. https://twitter.com/joshtpm/status/1250927187827572736?s=20
16 "President Donald Trump, stung by accusations that he was slow to act on the coronavirus pandemic, has released a long list of key actions the administration took to save lives.
But the list...overstates some of his actions & leaves out the inactions." https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/14/what-trump-said-did-coronavirus-186464
But the list...overstates some of his actions & leaves out the inactions." https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/14/what-trump-said-did-coronavirus-186464
17 How many?
“...the most important question for its people, schools, hospitals, & businesses. [&] mong the hardest to answer. At least 630,000 people nationwide now have test-confirmed cases of COVID-19..evidence shows that this is an undercount. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/04/us-coronavirus-outbreak-out-control-test-positivity-rate/610132/
“...the most important question for its people, schools, hospitals, & businesses. [&] mong the hardest to answer. At least 630,000 people nationwide now have test-confirmed cases of COVID-19..evidence shows that this is an undercount. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/04/us-coronavirus-outbreak-out-control-test-positivity-rate/610132/
18 Just now:
“Several states...plans to ease restrictions despite inadequate testing. ...Trump posted tweets openly fomenting protests of virus restrictions in three states...less than a day after advising governors to “call your own shots” on reopening. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/us/coronavirus-cases-news-update.html
“Several states...plans to ease restrictions despite inadequate testing. ...Trump posted tweets openly fomenting protests of virus restrictions in three states...less than a day after advising governors to “call your own shots” on reopening. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/us/coronavirus-cases-news-update.html
19 Timing is everything.
“Anthony Fauci...a COVID-19 could take 12-18 months to develop, test & approve for public use. But new vaccines typically take years to earn approval - can we really expect a coronavirus vaccine to be ready by summer 2021? “ https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-timeline.html
“Anthony Fauci...a COVID-19 could take 12-18 months to develop, test & approve for public use. But new vaccines typically take years to earn approval - can we really expect a coronavirus vaccine to be ready by summer 2021? “ https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-timeline.html
20 In the meantime, love yourself & others by intentionally learning how to effectively cope with the inevitable stress, anxiety, & depressive moods.
Stay well
Stay-in-place Stay Strong & 
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Stay well
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