Friday, April 10, 2020
Glenwood Springs Public Health Order Mandates Citizens Wear Face Masks or Receive up to a Year in Jail – Summit News
Glenwood Springs Public Health Order Mandates Citizens Wear Face Masks or Receive up to a Year in Jail – Summit News- Masks must be worn where people cannot maintain safe social distancing.
"A new public health order voted on by council officials in Glenwood Springs, Colorado mandates citizens wear a face mask when they enter a shop, with the punishment being up to a year in jail.
The city’s public health order, which passed by a 6-1 council vote, requires people to wear the masks “when entering and while inside of a place or conveyance open to the public” and “for all essential activities outside of their home.”
The punishment for not wearing a mask is a fine of up to $1,000 or 364 days in jail..."
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Nolte: CNN's Chris Cuomo Caught Deceptively Editing Trump Briefing
CNN’s Chris Cuomo, a proven liar and unstable anti-Trump activist, was caught selectively editing Donald Trump to make it look as though the president did nothing during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
86% of New Yorkers Who Died With Chinese Virus Had Other Illnesses, Conditions
86% of New Yorkers Who Died With Chinese Virus Had Other Illnesses, Conditions"Data released from New York state show that the vast majority of Empire Staters who supposedly died from the Chinese Virus had at least one underlying disease or condition, and that almost the same number of people were more than 60 years old.
And even those in a younger cohort who died also had other health problems called comorbidities.
The latest data show that healthy young people aren’t likely to die from the disease, and invite the question of why quarantines are directed at the whole population, rather than the most vulnerable — the sick and the elderly.
- The Numbers
Perhaps the most telling numbers are those that show the vast majority who have died suffered underlying illnesses or conditions: 4,732 out of 5,489 of the deceased, or 86.2 percent..."
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History for April 10
History for April 10 - On-This-Day.com
William Hazlitt 1778 - English writer, essayist, philosopher and critic, Commodore Matthew Perry 1794, Lew Wallace 1827 - U.S. novelist ("Ben Hur")
William Booth 1829 - Founder of Salvation Army, author ("In Darkest England"), Joseph Pulitzer 1847 - Publisher, his will left $2 million for a fund which established annual prizes for literature, drama, music and journalism, Harry Morgan 1915 - Actor ("M*A*S*H")
1932 - Paul von Hindenburg was elected president of Germany with 19 million votes. Adolf Hitler came in second with 13 million votes.
1963 - 129 people died when the nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher failed to surface off Cape Cod, MA.
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Dems Block GOP Proposal for Extra $250 Billion in Small Business Aid
Dems Block GOP Proposal for Extra $250 Billion in Small Business Aid:
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a Republican effort to unanimously pass legislation to add $250 billion to the government’s small business loan program aimed at helping companies devastated by the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) attempted to forward the bill by unanimous consent, but Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) opposed the move, pumping the brakes on President Donald Trump’s plan to bolster the “paycheck protection” program.
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a Republican effort to unanimously pass legislation to add $250 billion to the government’s small business loan program aimed at helping companies devastated by the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) attempted to forward the bill by unanimous consent, but Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) opposed the move, pumping the brakes on President Donald Trump’s plan to bolster the “paycheck protection” program.
Fauci admits previous projection of 100k-240k coronavirus deaths was likely an overestimate - TheBlaze
It didn't take long after that estimate, which was alarming to many, for some of the more prominent projection models to revise their estimates downward. Fewer cases, fewer hospitalizations, fewer deaths. TheBlaze's Phil Shiver covered this in more detail here.
Enemy states and bioterrorists have learned a lot from COVID-19 crisis - Washington Times
Enemy states and bioterrorists have learned a lot from COVID-19 crisis - Washington Times
"...But while there is no consensus on the origins of COVID-19, there is no doubt that it has been a bonanza for states and terrorists who now know a lot more about critical vulnerabilities of big powers including the United States and NATO, as well as Russia and China.
• The spread of biological toxins, including viruses, can be very broad, even global.
• Manufacturing and distribution systems can be significantly harmed.
• Military operations can be delayed, re-purposed or simply halted; China is ramping up military operations in the South China Sea.
• Economic activity is severely reduced and markets in capitalist countries are stressed and losing value at depression levels..."
"...But while there is no consensus on the origins of COVID-19, there is no doubt that it has been a bonanza for states and terrorists who now know a lot more about critical vulnerabilities of big powers including the United States and NATO, as well as Russia and China.
• First Responder and hospital systems lack surge capacity and can be overwhelmed.
• There is a shortage of medical supplies from simple facial masks and hand disinfectants to critical equipment such as ventilators and pharmacological supplies.• Military operations can be delayed, re-purposed or simply halted; China is ramping up military operations in the South China Sea.
• Economic activity is severely reduced and markets in capitalist countries are stressed and losing value at depression levels..."
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"Authorities" with POWER poping up all over!---When traveling to Michigan outdoor destinations during the stay-home order, how far is too far? - mlive.com
- When traveling to Michigan outdoor destinations during the stay-home order, how far is too far?
- "...Michigan Department of Natural Resources maintains that non-essential travel includes outdoor destinations outside one’s local area.."
- "Not adhering to the stay-home order or following social-distancing protocols -- even when outdoors -- is now subject to a $1,000 fine, per an emergency order issued April 2 by the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Olson said enforcement patrols have been stepped up at state park and rec areas, and fines were issued at several locations last weekend.
- In Detroit...the city has dismantled basketball hoops, increased park patrols, and will begin issuing misdemeanor citations punishable by $1,000 fines and six months in jail...
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Not Stopping Border Wall Construction | The Daily Caller
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Not Stopping Border Wall Construction | The Daily Caller:
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is moving ahead with construction projects along the U.S. Mexico border — doling out contracts and allowing companies to put up fencing — despite growing calls among Democrats to halt work while the United States deals with the spread of COVID-19.
Border Patrol chief Rodney Scott on Monday announced that 151 miles of border wall have been completed since the dawn of the Trump administration, along with nearly 200 miles under construction, and 400 miles in the “pre-construction” phase. The update revealed that construction is taking place at a rather rapid pace.
Border Patrol chief Rodney Scott on Monday announced that 151 miles of border wall have been completed since the dawn of the Trump administration, along with nearly 200 miles under construction, and 400 miles in the “pre-construction” phase. The update revealed that construction is taking place at a rather rapid pace.
Costco, Walmart, Target barred from selling nonessential items in parts of US - Business Insider
Costco, Walmart, Target barred from selling nonessential items in parts of US - Business Insider- Big-box stores and grocery chains in certain areas of the US are being barred from selling nonessential items to customers to reduce foot traffic and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
- Certain local governments have directed stores to empty areas with nonessential items such as clothing and electronics or rope off these items from customers.
- Some shoppers have applauded the new restrictions and encouraged other local governments to implement them.
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Are COVID-19 Deaths Being Overreported? - American Greatness
Are COVID-19 Deaths Being Overreported? - American Greatness
...But there is little information available as to what qualifies as a coronavirus fatality for official counts.
And there is good reason to approach such tallies with skepticism since reporting from states like New York is suspiciously vague.
Health officials have confirmed that older people and those with underlying medical issues such as heart disease or diabetes are most at-risk; the concern, however, is that fatalities in such cases are always attributed to coronavirus as the main cause of death instead of just noting it as a contributing factor.
Let’s just say that kind of bureaucratic guesswork is unacceptable while the economy is in chaos, tens of millions are suddenly out of work, and power-hungry government tyrants arrest surfers and pastors for daring to violate “social distancing” decrees handed down to their local authorities by Beltway lifers.
But even with such leeway, the death toll tallied by the CDC isn’t close to the number of COVID-19 fatalities reported by sites such as the New York Times or Worldometers..."
- Playing loose with the number of fatalities or giving local officials the greenlight to inflate those figures is inimical to the public’s need to get a firm grasp on the danger of the disease.
...But there is little information available as to what qualifies as a coronavirus fatality for official counts.
And there is good reason to approach such tallies with skepticism since reporting from states like New York is suspiciously vague.Health officials have confirmed that older people and those with underlying medical issues such as heart disease or diabetes are most at-risk; the concern, however, is that fatalities in such cases are always attributed to coronavirus as the main cause of death instead of just noting it as a contributing factor.
- Questionable Guidance
- “In cases where a definite diagnosis of COVID–19 cannot be made, but it is suspected or likely (e.g., the circumstances are compelling within a reasonable degree of certainty), it is acceptable to report COVID–19 on a death certificate as ‘probable’ or ‘presumed’,” the agency advises. “In these instances, certifiers should use their best clinical judgment in determining if a COVID–19 infection was likely.”
- “Ideally, testing for COVID–19 should be conducted, but it is acceptable to report COVID–19 on a death certificate without this confirmation if the circumstances are compelling within a reasonable degree of certainty,” the guidelines state.
- One scenario described an 86-year-old female nonambulatory stroke victim who developed a fever and cough days after being exposed to a sick family member later diagnosed with COVID-19. Even though the decedent wasn’t tested, the coroner nonetheless determined that the woman’s underlying cause of death was COVID–19, “given the patient’s symptoms and exposure to an infected individual.”
Let’s just say that kind of bureaucratic guesswork is unacceptable while the economy is in chaos, tens of millions are suddenly out of work, and power-hungry government tyrants arrest surfers and pastors for daring to violate “social distancing” decrees handed down to their local authorities by Beltway lifers.
But even with such leeway, the death toll tallied by the CDC isn’t close to the number of COVID-19 fatalities reported by sites such as the New York Times or Worldometers..."
- Fudging the Numbers in New York?...
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Democratic state lawmaker says Trump touting hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus treatment saved her life - TheBlaze
Democratic state lawmaker says Trump touting hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus treatment saved her life - TheBlaze:
A Democratic representative in Detroit, Michigan, is crediting hydroxychloroquine for saving her life after she began suffering from coronavirus, and she is thanking President Donald Trump.
State Rep. Karen Whitsett says that she likely would not have received the drug had the president not publicized it so greatly.
"It has a lot to do with the president ... bringing it up," Whitsett said to the Detroit Free Press. "He is the only person who has the power to make it a priority."
A Democratic representative in Detroit, Michigan, is crediting hydroxychloroquine for saving her life after she began suffering from coronavirus, and she is thanking President Donald Trump.
State Rep. Karen Whitsett says that she likely would not have received the drug had the president not publicized it so greatly.
"It has a lot to do with the president ... bringing it up," Whitsett said to the Detroit Free Press. "He is the only person who has the power to make it a priority."
Another "protected" group. Who knew?----MSU tells students the 'correct term' for 'Chinese Virus'
- Michigan State University sent an email to students telling them how to refer to coronavirus.
- The public university addressed the disease being called the "Chinese virus."
- It said the "correct term" for the virus is "novel coronavirus" and that "no other name is acceptable."
- “this epidemic may be new, [but] the racist and xenophobic discourse and images on the news and social media are all too familiar.”
Staff, faculty, and students were encouraged to sign MSU’s “Hate Has No Home Here” pledge...
- MSU encourages students to be an “upstander" by standing up to “racist, dog-whistle, ageist, xenophobic, classist or other speech that divides our community.”
- Further, the MSU community should, “especially stand up against the denigration of anyone in our Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) community at this time and in the future days... because we are seeing a rise in anti-APIDA racism.”
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IS THIS AMERICA’S TURNING POINT?
"The answers from Robert E. Wright of the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) are blunt and likely to anger all the usual suspects.
Take this graph for instance:
“As I recently argued elsewhere, America’s educational system has not prepared us for the government power grab because it does not create enough Emersonian independent thinkers or, frankly, even adult thinkers.
Due to the extreme Left bias of higher education, many of America’s college graduates remain intellectually infantilized to the point that they can do little more than Tweet ignorant hate at any idea that does not accord with Progressive mantras.”
Too severe a judgement?
I think not, but what do other Instapunditites think?
And what a neat shot of the shark!--Posted by
Too severe a judgement?
I think not, but what do other Instapunditites think?
And what a neat shot of the shark!--Posted by
Should we "shut-down" Chicago...to save lives?-----21 shot, 7 killed Tuesday in most violent day of 2020 in Chicago | FOX 32 Chicago
CHICAGO - Seven people were killed and 14 more were wounded Tuesday in shootings across Chicago, making it the most violent day of 2020 so far as temperatures reached summer-like levels for the first time this year.
...A 5-year-old girl who was shot in the foot was taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital in good condition, police said..."
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