The US Presidency 2020

[Remius]

I hope both Trumps recovery quickly.

Can you imagine what the conspiracy theorists will do with this?

It has already started on both sides.

I just hope everyone learns from all of this.  And I’m not just talking about mask wearing etc

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Donald Trump tests positive for COVID.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/america-votes/u-s-president-trump-and-first-lady-test-positive-for-covid-19-1.5129420


I’ll be interested to see how the administration handles this news.

Bad timing as Trump needs to be out and about at this point. However I suspect he will teleconferance his way along

 

[The Bread Guy]

... An excellent opportunity for those who declaim the erosion of civility in politics to demonstrate their sincerity.

:nod:

 

[Jarnhamar]

It has already started on both sides.

I just hope everyone learns from all of this.  And I’m not just talking about mask wearing etc

What do you mean?

 

[Remius]

What do you mean?

Specifically the politics on all sides in regards to this virus.

The POTUS is now hunkering down for at least 14days.  Something his side has criticized Biden for doing proactively.  Or all the garbage about Trudeau hiding in his cottage when he self isolated.

Now, those on the opposing side are using his hiding out for all sorts of weird theories about avoiding debates to try and gain sympathy etc etc.

It’s a virus.  It isn’t political but people made it that way.  Him especially and his supporters as well.

Wear a mask.  Wash your hands.  Keep your distance.  Stay safe.

 

[Remius]

The POTUS is being moved to Walter Reed.

This is more serious than what is being let on.

 

[Navy_Pete]

The POTUS is being moved to Walter Reed.

This is more serious than what is being let on.

He's high risk due to both his age and obesity. Don't wish him badly, but he's been pretty cavalier about the precautions and not supporting his team of experts, so it spreading through the Whitehouse isn't a big surprise.

Will be interesting to see if he changes his tune after he recovers; Boris Johnson certainly did (although his whole government is still a dumpster fire).

 

[Jarnhamar]

[quote author=Remius]  Or all the garbage about Trudeau hiding in his cottage when he self isolated.
[/quote]

I recall the conversation being a little different than what you're suggesting here but agree with other points.

 

[Remius]

I recall the conversation being a little different than what you're suggesting here but agree with other points.

Not here specifically. Facebook, social media etc.  My comments were aimed at the larger political discussion and tone going on.

 

[mariomike]

I'll be interested to see how people handle this news.  An excellent opportunity for those who declaim the erosion of civility in politics to demonstrate their sincerity.

As in Oct., 2016?

October 2, 2016

Trump imitates Clinton stumbling while ill with pneumonia 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/trump-imitates-clinton-stumbling-while-ill-with-pneumonia/2016/10/02/e5dce8d4-8887-11e6-8cdc-4fbb1973b506_video.html

At a rally in Manheim, Pa., Oct. 1, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump mocked Democratic rival Hillary Clinton stumbling during a 9/11 ceremony after she had been diagnosed with pneumonia. "She's supposed to fight all these different things, and she can't make it 15 feet to her car," Trump said.

 

[Remius]

Or Trump’s reaction when Romney went I to self isolation.

 

[tomahawk6]

Better get ready for another Trump term in office.

 

[Jarnhamar]

Not here specifically. Facebook, social media etc.  My comments were aimed at the larger political discussion and tone going on.

Ah right on.

 

[Remius]

So it looks like Kelly Ann Conway has tested positive.  Looks like this all may have come from a party at the rose garden for the SCOTUS nominee. 

What a mess.

 

[Brad Sallows]

>As in Oct., 2016?

No.  More like the presidential death/assassination porn that comes out of the woodwork during Republican administrations.

 

[mariomike]

More like the presidential death/assassination porn that comes out of the woodwork during Republican administrations.

Like this? 

Assassination threats against Barack Obama
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_threats_against_Barack_Obama
"Security was increased early for Obama due to fears of possible assassination attempts by white supremacist or other racist groups or individuals against the first African American major party presidential nominee."

"Some of the threats were extended to members of Obama's family, including former First Lady Michelle Obama."

 

[blacktriangle]

Wishing President Trump a speedy recovery!!!

 

[The Bread Guy]

>As in Oct., 2016?

No.  More like the presidential death/assassination porn that comes out of the woodwork during Republican administrations.

While I'm kinda bummed to see how many say out loud they want to see POTUS45 dead right now, I don't think Republican administrations have any corner on the death/assassination porn market - especially when non-whites have held the office.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Anyone who wishes death/sickness on someone, due to simple political differences, is neither Democrat, Liberal, Conservative, Republican, and/or NDP...….they are simply arseholes.  Arseholes who seem to be the voice our 'new media' only wants to hear,

 

[Remius]

So, it seems with the senators that contracted COVID at the SCOTUS garden party, the Republicans May have an issue getting the confirmation process started if they are not back in time  So far 2 have it.

Now, by my math the both should be back.  But, if any other senator gets it it could be problematic for the GOP in the senate. 

I predict a lot more mask wearing in the next little while...