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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 11:12 AM ET #1651

    Quote Originally Posted by Rush51:

    And your point is?? Do we need the CDC when they can't do their job ??

    Tell it to Mr. Trump, he can blame CDC top executives not himself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rush51:

    And your point is?? Do we need the CDC when they can't do their job ??

    Tell it to Mr. Trump, he can blame CDC top executives not himself.

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 11:14 AM ET #1652

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Trump falsely claims, "you can never really think that a pandemic is going to happen."  Actually, current crisis is both foreseeable and foreseen.  Years ago, global health index ranks US as top country best prepared for a pandemic because of Bush and Obama administrations.  Unlike Trump, Bush and Obama administrations mobilized international coordination to fight outbreaks and avoid global economic disaster.   According to politico, 2017 Obama team warned Trump team about the risk of future pandemics in transition exercise.  But most of Trump's initial team is no longer serving.  Under anti-experts Trump, many key positions in government remain vacant or are under constant rotation in personnel.  In 2018, Trump administration dismantled US pandemic response team of National security council leaving just 2 of 100 policy experts specialized in pandemics.  After ignoring warnings and ousting experts, Trump administration is now scrambling to address the pandemic.   Current team doesn't have the same expertise of people who lived through ebola, swine flu and other outbreaks.  Trump appoints VP Pence to head response team to coronavirus.  But in 2015, Pence is blamed for ignoring expert advice and delaying Indiana response to HIV epidemic according to wikipedia.  Extraordinary turnover is one reason why his administration has struggled.  Continuity makes all the difference in the world.

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    Mr. Trump will take NO responsibility, but credit only. 

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    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Trump falsely claims, "you can never really think that a pandemic is going to happen."  Actually, current crisis is both foreseeable and foreseen.  Years ago, global health index ranks US as top country best prepared for a pandemic because of Bush and Obama administrations.  Unlike Trump, Bush and Obama administrations mobilized international coordination to fight outbreaks and avoid global economic disaster.   According to politico, 2017 Obama team warned Trump team about the risk of future pandemics in transition exercise.  But most of Trump's initial team is no longer serving.  Under anti-experts Trump, many key positions in government remain vacant or are under constant rotation in personnel.  In 2018, Trump administration dismantled US pandemic response team of National security council leaving just 2 of 100 policy experts specialized in pandemics.  After ignoring warnings and ousting experts, Trump administration is now scrambling to address the pandemic.   Current team doesn't have the same expertise of people who lived through ebola, swine flu and other outbreaks.  Trump appoints VP Pence to head response team to coronavirus.  But in 2015, Pence is blamed for ignoring expert advice and delaying Indiana response to HIV epidemic according to wikipedia.  Extraordinary turnover is one reason why his administration has struggled.  Continuity makes all the difference in the world.

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    Mr. Trump will take NO responsibility, but credit only. 

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 12:27 PM ET #1653

    Like 27 million other Americans, Askini was uninsured when she first entered the hospital. She and her husband had been planning to move to Washington, D.C. this month so she could take a new job, but she hadn’t started yet. Now that those plans are on hold, Askini applied for Medicaid and is hoping the program will retroactively cover her bills. If not, she’ll be on the hook.

    Source: Time.com

    God bless the sole of people who do not have health insurance through this Covid-19 pandemic. peace 

     

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    Like 27 million other Americans, Askini was uninsured when she first entered the hospital. She and her husband had been planning to move to Washington, D.C. this month so she could take a new job, but she hadn’t started yet. Now that those plans are on hold, Askini applied for Medicaid and is hoping the program will retroactively cover her bills. If not, she’ll be on the hook.

    Source: Time.com

    God bless the sole of people who do not have health insurance through this Covid-19 pandemic. peace 

     

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 12:29 PM ET #1654

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

    Like 27 million other Americans, Askini was uninsured when she first entered the hospital. She and her husband had been planning to move to Washington, D.C. this month so she could take a new job, but she hadn’t started yet. Now that those plans are on hold, Askini applied for Medicaid and is hoping the program will retroactively cover her bills. If not, she’ll be on the hook. Source: Time.com God bless the sole of people who do not have health insurance through this Covid-19 pandemic.

    Total Cost of Her COVID-19 Treatment: $34,927.43

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    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

    Like 27 million other Americans, Askini was uninsured when she first entered the hospital. She and her husband had been planning to move to Washington, D.C. this month so she could take a new job, but she hadn’t started yet. Now that those plans are on hold, Askini applied for Medicaid and is hoping the program will retroactively cover her bills. If not, she’ll be on the hook. Source: Time.com God bless the sole of people who do not have health insurance through this Covid-19 pandemic.

    Total Cost of Her COVID-19 Treatment: $34,927.43

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 1:01 PM ET #1655

    We have 2 more Senators that sold off their stock after attending private meetings on the virus.

    Jim Inhofe (R-OK)

    Diane Feinstein (D-CA)

    OK, who's next? Step right up. 

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    We have 2 more Senators that sold off their stock after attending private meetings on the virus.

    Jim Inhofe (R-OK)

    Diane Feinstein (D-CA)

    OK, who's next? Step right up. 

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 1:16 PM ET #1656

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    We have 2 more Senators that sold off their stock after attending private meetings on the virus. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) Diane Feinstein (D-CA) OK, who's next? Step right up.

    Never been a fan of Diane Feinstein for myself, we are better than this.   

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    We have 2 more Senators that sold off their stock after attending private meetings on the virus. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) Diane Feinstein (D-CA) OK, who's next? Step right up.

    Never been a fan of Diane Feinstein for myself, we are better than this.   

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 1:23 PM ET #1657

    Quote Originally Posted by Rush51:

    And I have 3 letters for you.  CDC

    To no surprise, I'm not a fan so far of Robert Redfield who as you know is the Director. He's been in the position for 2 years but when he was interviewed by Cali Rep Katie Porter, I didn't feel his confidence or conviction. In fact, Porter badgered him until he would use his legal authority to provide free virus testing for all Americans.

    Like other directors in Trump's administration getting to the truth is an ordeal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rush51:

    And I have 3 letters for you.  CDC

    To no surprise, I'm not a fan so far of Robert Redfield who as you know is the Director. He's been in the position for 2 years but when he was interviewed by Cali Rep Katie Porter, I didn't feel his confidence or conviction. In fact, Porter badgered him until he would use his legal authority to provide free virus testing for all Americans.

    Like other directors in Trump's administration getting to the truth is an ordeal.

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 1:30 PM ET #1658

    Quote Originally Posted by Rush51:

    MIDNIGHT,  you're a big  government guy, what the hell was your CDC doing during all this time.   And let's not forget this was no surprise.   They knew about the Wuhan Virus since January.

    Big government guy? Never said that. Never insinuated that.

    In fact I think we are barking up the same tree. I believe the CDC has failed us & I believe I've criticized them before in one of the threads..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rush51:

    MIDNIGHT,  you're a big  government guy, what the hell was your CDC doing during all this time.   And let's not forget this was no surprise.   They knew about the Wuhan Virus since January.

    Big government guy? Never said that. Never insinuated that.

    In fact I think we are barking up the same tree. I believe the CDC has failed us & I believe I've criticized them before in one of the threads..

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 1:33 PM ET #1659

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa: Like 27 million other Americans, Askini was uninsured when she first entered the hospital. She and her husband had been planning to move to Washington, D.C. this month so she could take a new job, but she hadn’t started yet. Now that those plans are on hold, Askini applied for Medicaid and is hoping the program will retroactively cover her bills. If not, she’ll be on the hook. Source: Time.com God bless the sole of people who do not have health insurance through this Covid-19 pandemic. Total Cost of Her COVID-19 Treatment: $34,927.43

    Not only will people across the world lose their jobs, many will become bankrupt as well.

    Those who live paycheck to paycheck will be hurt the most & could be homeless as a result.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa: Like 27 million other Americans, Askini was uninsured when she first entered the hospital. She and her husband had been planning to move to Washington, D.C. this month so she could take a new job, but she hadn’t started yet. Now that those plans are on hold, Askini applied for Medicaid and is hoping the program will retroactively cover her bills. If not, she’ll be on the hook. Source: Time.com God bless the sole of people who do not have health insurance through this Covid-19 pandemic. Total Cost of Her COVID-19 Treatment: $34,927.43

    Not only will people across the world lose their jobs, many will become bankrupt as well.

    Those who live paycheck to paycheck will be hurt the most & could be homeless as a result.

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 1:35 PM ET #1660

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1: We have 2 more Senators that sold off their stock after attending private meetings on the virus. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) Diane Feinstein (D-CA) OK, who's next? Step right up. Never been a fan of Diane Feinstein for myself, we are better than this.

    She'a another one who has to go in November IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1: We have 2 more Senators that sold off their stock after attending private meetings on the virus. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) Diane Feinstein (D-CA) OK, who's next? Step right up. Never been a fan of Diane Feinstein for myself, we are better than this.

    She'a another one who has to go in November IMO.

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 1:41 PM ET #1661

    Pronouncing medical terms and drug names is difficult. So why do Trump's advisor allow him to go out and talk about this?.

    I almost cracked a rib this morning laughing at Trump's attempt to say these words. You can find a video on Google where you can see this poor bastard struggling to say these words & he sounds like a total fool to everyone around the world.

    Many times, he's his own worse enemy.

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    Pronouncing medical terms and drug names is difficult. So why do Trump's advisor allow him to go out and talk about this?.

    I almost cracked a rib this morning laughing at Trump's attempt to say these words. You can find a video on Google where you can see this poor bastard struggling to say these words & he sounds like a total fool to everyone around the world.

    Many times, he's his own worse enemy.

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 2:24 PM ET #1662

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa: Quote Originally Posted by Europa: Like 27 million other Americans, Askini was uninsured when she first entered the hospital. She and her husband had been planning to move to Washington, D.C. this month so she could take a new job, but she hadn’t started yet. Now that those plans are on hold, Askini applied for Medicaid and is hoping the program will retroactively cover her bills. If not, she’ll be on the hook. Source: Time.com God bless the sole of people who do not have health insurance through this Covid-19 pandemic. Total Cost of Her COVID-19 Treatment: $34,927.43 Not only will people across the world lose their jobs, many will become bankrupt as well. Those who live paycheck to paycheck will be hurt the most & could be homeless as a result.

    Sad to to see it, but it's very likely to happen. Government is here to help these needed people but NOT to take away their health insurance as Trump's Administration has been desperately pursuing.   

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa: Quote Originally Posted by Europa: Like 27 million other Americans, Askini was uninsured when she first entered the hospital. She and her husband had been planning to move to Washington, D.C. this month so she could take a new job, but she hadn’t started yet. Now that those plans are on hold, Askini applied for Medicaid and is hoping the program will retroactively cover her bills. If not, she’ll be on the hook. Source: Time.com God bless the sole of people who do not have health insurance through this Covid-19 pandemic. Total Cost of Her COVID-19 Treatment: $34,927.43 Not only will people across the world lose their jobs, many will become bankrupt as well. Those who live paycheck to paycheck will be hurt the most & could be homeless as a result.

    Sad to to see it, but it's very likely to happen. Government is here to help these needed people but NOT to take away their health insurance as Trump's Administration has been desperately pursuing.   

     

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 4:13 PM ET #1663

    The head of the Veterans Health Administration has banned most administrative staff from working at home. They must go to the facilities.

    Wednesday morning I got a call from my contact at the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids, MI & she was in need of a favor. I took care of the need & learned that she & her team were on lock down & were putting Army cots together to stay overnight with the vets. 

    Most vets at the home suffer from anxiety/depression & their needs overwhelmed the night shift team which is already a scaled down version of the daytime staff.  

    It's all hands on deck there & I imagine it's the same across the country.

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    The head of the Veterans Health Administration has banned most administrative staff from working at home. They must go to the facilities.

    Wednesday morning I got a call from my contact at the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids, MI & she was in need of a favor. I took care of the need & learned that she & her team were on lock down & were putting Army cots together to stay overnight with the vets. 

    Most vets at the home suffer from anxiety/depression & their needs overwhelmed the night shift team which is already a scaled down version of the daytime staff.  

    It's all hands on deck there & I imagine it's the same across the country.

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 4:20 PM ET #1664

    Michael Bloomberg promised his campaign workers they would be paid through November no matter how things turned out in his run for president.

    He has broken his promise by firing many across the country today.

    What a scumbag!

     

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    Michael Bloomberg promised his campaign workers they would be paid through November no matter how things turned out in his run for president.

    He has broken his promise by firing many across the country today.

    What a scumbag!

     

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 5:52 PM ET #1665

    We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let’s get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. (I didn't realize this.) And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost.

    This is from Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)

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    We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let’s get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. (I didn't realize this.) And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost.

    This is from Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 7:45 PM ET #1666

    I kinda miss the world not looking to us for help and guidance at this time.

    We've lost a lot in their eyes. 

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    I kinda miss the world not looking to us for help and guidance at this time.

    We've lost a lot in their eyes. 

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 8:13 PM ET #1667

    To see Dr. Fauci trying to hold his laughter in during Trump's speech today is hilarious  & reminds of not getting caught by a nun in class laughing.

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    To see Dr. Fauci trying to hold his laughter in during Trump's speech today is hilarious  & reminds of not getting caught by a nun in class laughing.

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 8:35 PM ET #1668

    BREAKING NEWS FROM PALM BEACH,FL

    MAR A LAGO HAS BEEN CLOSED DUE TO A HOAX

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    BREAKING NEWS FROM PALM BEACH,FL

    MAR A LAGO HAS BEEN CLOSED DUE TO A HOAX

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 10:02 PM ET #1669

    Get a load of this...

    United Airlines is threatening big job cuts if the company doesn't receive substantial government support by the end of March.

    Are you sitting down?

    On July 15, 2019 the United board of directors authorized 3 billion in stock buybacks. 

    OK, so give the 3 billion back and then we can talk. Or maybe we should give you a loan based on how much United paid in federal taxes. At a reasonable rate of course based on a % of your baggage fee revenue.

    Scumbags!

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    Get a load of this...

    United Airlines is threatening big job cuts if the company doesn't receive substantial government support by the end of March.

    Are you sitting down?

    On July 15, 2019 the United board of directors authorized 3 billion in stock buybacks. 

    OK, so give the 3 billion back and then we can talk. Or maybe we should give you a loan based on how much United paid in federal taxes. At a reasonable rate of course based on a % of your baggage fee revenue.

    Scumbags!

     
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 10:24 PM ET #1670

    People are waiting to receive their Trump check to upgrade their Obama phone.

    You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

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    People are waiting to receive their Trump check to upgrade their Obama phone.

    You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

     
    Midnight1
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    Posted: Mar. 20, 2020 - 11:01 PM ET #1671

    During Trump's press conference today, he took a question from Scott Spicer & acted like he didn't know him.

    Trump is turning to live props to throw him softball questions.

    Next we'll see Huckleberry asking "Mr. President, if you were a tree , what kind of tree would you be?"

    Followed by the Mooch saying "Yo Prez, we gonna do dat ting ta-night?

    You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

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    During Trump's press conference today, he took a question from Scott Spicer & acted like he didn't know him.

    Trump is turning to live props to throw him softball questions.

    Next we'll see Huckleberry asking "Mr. President, if you were a tree , what kind of tree would you be?"

    Followed by the Mooch saying "Yo Prez, we gonna do dat ting ta-night?

    You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

     
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    Posted: Mar. 21, 2020 - 12:16 AM ET #1672

    Remember the news conference with big private CEO’s about drive thru testing ? So far I haven’t seen one around here yet. Cvs just opened it’s first one 3-19-20 in Massachusetts.  Any info on private testing?

    No Gamble No Future
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    Remember the news conference with big private CEO’s about drive thru testing ? So far I haven’t seen one around here yet. Cvs just opened it’s first one 3-19-20 in Massachusetts.  Any info on private testing?

     
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    Posted: Mar. 21, 2020 - 8:38 AM ET #1673

    For years, Trump administration has made the US less prepared against pandemics.  According to Center for global development, closing US pandemic response team of National security council is a gross misjudgment.  His budget cuts weaken Center for disease control, Institute of health and Agency for international development.  Especially their abilities to research, detect and prevent disease outbreaks.  According to wikipedia, cuts to CDC slashed 80% of its global disease outbreak program.   Loss of funding for epidemiology and lab capacity at state levels.  Resulting in only a fraction of public health labs being able to screen people for coronavirus.  Elimination of crisis fund which allows state department to deploy disease experts in the event of outbreaks.  Starving public health agencies of critical funds make it harder to react quickly to public health emergencies.  

    According to Kaiser family foundation, US is less prepared than other countries.  Sabotage of obamacare takes away healthcare insurance from millions of Americans.  John Hopkins center for health security anticipated nationwide shortage of test kits, ventilators and medical supplies.  According to Associated press, Trump administration is moving forward to kick 700,000 Americans off food stamps despite high unemployment caused by pandemic.  According to American enterprise institute, 2017 changes to tax code would make it harder for businesses to bounce back after a recession.  Center for strategic and international studies concluded lack of preparation is so acute in Trump administration that US could pay a great price in human and economic costs.

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    For years, Trump administration has made the US less prepared against pandemics.  According to Center for global development, closing US pandemic response team of National security council is a gross misjudgment.  His budget cuts weaken Center for disease control, Institute of health and Agency for international development.  Especially their abilities to research, detect and prevent disease outbreaks.  According to wikipedia, cuts to CDC slashed 80% of its global disease outbreak program.   Loss of funding for epidemiology and lab capacity at state levels.  Resulting in only a fraction of public health labs being able to screen people for coronavirus.  Elimination of crisis fund which allows state department to deploy disease experts in the event of outbreaks.  Starving public health agencies of critical funds make it harder to react quickly to public health emergencies.  

    According to Kaiser family foundation, US is less prepared than other countries.  Sabotage of obamacare takes away healthcare insurance from millions of Americans.  John Hopkins center for health security anticipated nationwide shortage of test kits, ventilators and medical supplies.  According to Associated press, Trump administration is moving forward to kick 700,000 Americans off food stamps despite high unemployment caused by pandemic.  According to American enterprise institute, 2017 changes to tax code would make it harder for businesses to bounce back after a recession.  Center for strategic and international studies concluded lack of preparation is so acute in Trump administration that US could pay a great price in human and economic costs.

     
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    Posted: Mar. 21, 2020 - 9:17 AM ET #1674

    I won't send my check back if I get one. I am going to buy bowling balls and golf clothes.

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    I won't send my check back if I get one. I am going to buy bowling balls and golf clothes.

     
     
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    Posted: Mar. 21, 2020 - 9:28 AM ET #1675

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    Get a load of this... United Airlines is threatening big job cuts if the company doesn't receive substantial government support by the end of March. Are you sitting down? On July 15, 2019 the United board of directors authorized 3 billion in stock buybacks.  OK, so give the 3 billion back and then we can talk. Or maybe we should give you a loan based on how much United paid in federal taxes. At a reasonable rate of course based on a % of your baggage fee revenue. Scumbags!

    Why not let United fail completely...they dont "need" to be bailed out again. This is business, not a charity...where companies fail, others will succeed.

    There are plenty of other good airlines who played buy the books and didnt "cheat" the system...reward those and let the free market decide who succeeds and who fails.

    MAGAm Yisrael Chai
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    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    Get a load of this... United Airlines is threatening big job cuts if the company doesn't receive substantial government support by the end of March. Are you sitting down? On July 15, 2019 the United board of directors authorized 3 billion in stock buybacks.  OK, so give the 3 billion back and then we can talk. Or maybe we should give you a loan based on how much United paid in federal taxes. At a reasonable rate of course based on a % of your baggage fee revenue. Scumbags!

    Why not let United fail completely...they dont "need" to be bailed out again. This is business, not a charity...where companies fail, others will succeed.

    There are plenty of other good airlines who played buy the books and didnt "cheat" the system...reward those and let the free market decide who succeeds and who fails.

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