Tucker Carlson is fascinating. He has the capacity be an intelligent person but always chooses to be a reactionary echo chamber instead.
Category: Domestic Affairs,
Jared Kushner and his shadow corona unit: what is Trump’s son-in-law up to?
Jared is up to the same old shit as usual. Taking charge of things he will completely fuck up, seizing advantages of dubious value for himself, and fucking over the global community.
Fauci says Trump agreed not to invoke coronavirus quarantine after intensive White House discussions
The President had said during a news conference on Friday that he advised Vice President Mike Pence not to call Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan or other governors who have been critical of the federal government’s response to the crisis.
“You know what I say? If they don’t treat you right, I don’t call,” Trump said, before adding that Pence is “a different type of person” and will “call quietly anyway.”
Fauci says Trump agreed not to invoke coronavirus quarantine after intensive White House discussions – CNNPolitics
On the subject of Pence… There is a huge difference between less evil and not evil. Just because Pence is the former, it does not make him the latter.
Trump Administration Ordered Land Taken Out Of Trust, Tribal Chairman Says
Yes, this has been coming for some time, but still, fucking assholes!
Rand Paul’s reckless, feckless actions on coronavirus
Paul was aware as early as March 15.
…Paul spent six or seven days going about a fairly normal routine — sitting in meetings with fellow senators, going to the gym(!) — all the while knowing a) he might have been exposed to the virus and b) he was awaiting coronavirus test results.
Every expert recommendation would have been that Paul self-quarantine — as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz did — for 14 days given that he knew he had been potentially been exposed. That he not only didn’t do that but also apparently didn’t inform anyone that he was interacting with that he could well have the disease is an act of profound selfishness.
…”I’ve never commented about a fellow Senator’s choices/actions. Never once,” wrote Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D) on Twitter. “This, America, is absolutely irresponsible. You cannot be near other people while waiting for coronavirus test results. It endangers others & likely increases the spread of the virus.”
Added fellow Arizona Sen. Martha McSally: “I couldn’t agree more @kyrstensinema. As we ask all Americans to sacrifice their livelihoods and alter their behavior to save lives, we must ourselves model appropriate #coronavirus behavior. No one is too important to disregard guidance to self-quarantine pending test results.”
…Then add this into the equation: The Senate is a very, very old group of people. The average age of a senator at the end of 2018 was almost 62 years old, according to the Congressional Research Service. There are five senators over 80. Another will turn 80 at the end of this month.
…Paul’s behavior would be appalling an inexcusable under any circumstances. But the fact that he is a doctor working in a place with a lot of elderly people makes it more than inexcusable.
Rand Paul’s reckless, feckless actions on coronavirus – CNNPolitics
We all knew what a self-centered asshole he was though…
Dr. Anthony Fauci forced to beef up security as death threats increase
Dr. Anthony Fauci forced to beef up security as death threats increase – CNNPolitics
One nation, under a despot, irreconcilably divided, with willful lies, and injustice for all.
Trump White house is stoking a new Balkan crisis
Washington is stoking a new Balkan crisis | TheHill
for fuck’s sake, is there any situation that these assholes can resist making much, much worse?
The Captain of the Roosevelt was fired. Watch how his crew responded.
Yes, sailors, it’s true. The Department of Defense, the Commander-in-Chief, and the Secretary of the Navy would sacrifice for your lives for personal gain and political advantage. They do not give a shit if you live or die. But that man did. So glad you all had the chance to thank him on behalf of all of us for his service to you, the Navy, and the country.
Navy’s firing of Capt. Brett Crozier shows the Trump administration never had any moral bearings. …and they are incompetent AF to boot!
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has come under fire for failing to cancel business as usual even as the virus spreads through the ranks. …Even the Pentagon’s high-profile deployment of a hospital ship to New York has backfired: Local leaders are irate that the 1,000-bed ship has reportedly accepted only 20 patients.
…The only official in the entire government who has been publicly disciplined to date for mishandling the coronavirus is a Navy officer who acted to save his crew from an outbreak.
…Because Crozier raised the alarm, most of the crew is finally being evacuated from the ship in Guam. But an article on Crozier’s letter in the San Francisco Chronicle (and then other newspapers) embarrassed the Defense Department leadership.
…About a month ago, when Trump was still calling concern about the coronavirus a “hoax,” the New York Times reported that Esper had “urged American military commanders overseas not to make any decisions related to the coronavirus that might surprise the White House or run afoul of President Trump’s messaging on the growing health challenge.” This was a dismaying directive that seemed to put politics above force protection. Now Crozier’s firing [is correctly] seen …as another step in the politicization of the military. [Ya know, like when dictators co-opt the military for their own personal gain. Make no mistake, that’s exactly what’s going on here.]
…Trump has already done a great deal to undermine the military’s good order and discipline [thereby undermining its readiness] by pardoning personnel who have been accused, and even convicted, of war crimes.
…The damage that was done to the military by Trump’s decision to pardon suspected war criminals will be compounded by Thursday’s decision to fire the skipper of the Theodore Roosevelt. The message that the administration is sending to the armed forces is that committing war crimes is acceptable but telling the truth and protecting the personnel under your command is not. [emphasis: Peanut Gallery]
Nah, they were morally bankrupt all along, this crisi is just highlighting that fact.
Alabama’s Gov and Lt. Gov Are at War Over Pandemic Prep
Alabama’s Gov and Lt. Gov Are at War Over Pandemic Prep
Well at least one of them possesses a modicum of sense and honor.
Wisconsin Police Shut Down Hobby Lobby Stores That Defied Coronavirus Lockdown
Several Milwaukee-area Hobby Lobby stores were shut down by police Tuesday after the craft store reopened earlier this week in defiance of state shelter-in-place orders.
…Hobby Lobby’s corporate leadership provided managers with talking points for dealing with the authorities should employees face questions about why the store is still running, according to Business Insider.
Wisconsin Police Shut Down Hobby Lobby Stores That Defied Coronavirus Lockdown
Charged should be filed against the management for inciting this blatantly disrruptive and dangerous behavior. Period.
Coronavirus: Capt. Brett Crozier gets send-off from USS Roosevelt
Videos posted on social media showed a huge send-off for Navy Capt. Brett Crozier, the commander of an aircraft carrier who was ousted Thursday after sending a letter pleading with Navy leadership to protect his crew from the spreading coronavirus.
One video from the Facebook account of Michael Washington shows hundreds of service members on the hanger deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, which is currently docked in Guam, chanting “Captain Crozier! Captain Crozier!” and clapping.
Someone in the video says, “and that’s how you send off one of the greatest captains you’ve ever had,” and adding “The GOAT [Greatest Of All Time], the man for the people.”
…The letter, which was published in the San Francisco Chronicle, had been sent out broadly via email, creating “panic” on the vessel, according to Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly.
…But overnight Thursday, videos surfaced on social media showing a raucous going-away for Crozier and the term “Captain Crozier” started trending on Twitter as many praised his decision to protect his crew.
…A video from Facebook user Taliah Peterkin appears to show Crozier walking down the gangway of the ship before saluting the ship and waving good-bye.
Coronavirus: Capt. Brett Crozier gets send-off from USS Roosevelt
They don’t look panicked. I think the word the shitshow treasonous scumbag of a Secretary was looking for was grateful.
Thomas Modly is a traitor to the men and women serving in the Navy.
Lawmakers call for investigation into aircraft carrier captain’s firing | TheHill
In their letter, the senators argued that it is “difficult to understand how Capt. Crozier’s decision to copy ‘20 or 30 people’ on an email to his chain of command necessarily constitutes a breach warranting relief of command.”
“This reversal sends a mixed message to sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and given the remarkable show of support for Capt. Crozier by members of his crew, we are additionally worried about the impact of this decision on morale and readiness,” they wrote.
Video emerged on social media Friday of Crozier getting a hero’s sendoff from his crew, with hundreds gathered on the ship to applaud and cheer his name.
The senators also expressed concern about potential outbreaks on other ships and submarines, saying an investigation into the outbreak on the Roosevelt would help “evaluate whether the Navy is implementing all appropriate precautionary measures and best-practices to protect the safety of our fleet.”
Lawmakers call for investigation into aircraft carrier captain’s firing | TheHill
hmmmm
Navy sailor from South Florida aboard aircraft carrier with COVID-19 cases, family speak out
Ammons’ parents said they’re just happy their son is healthy, but there’s another concern: the firing of the ship’s commander, U.S. Navy Capt. Brett Crozier.
“[He said], ‘I need help. There’s people on here with COVID-19. I need help,’” said Karen.
…“He’s human. What was he supposed to do? He did the right thing. Why would you fire him?” said Karen.
“Great guy. Great person, period. Great human being,” said Ammons. “He made the ship fun. He made us happy to be here.
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Mom of Theodore Roosevelt sailor ‘devastated’ by firing of Crozier
“Right after I after heard from [him], I said I was so thankful for this being my son’s captain, that he had such a wonderful person,” she said. “I don’t blame him for letting them off in Vietnam. He had no clue. None of us thought it was that bad.”
The mother of the Roosevelt sailor said she was “really proud” that Crozier “risked his own livelihood. That is so hard to do. Not a lot of men, not a lot of women, not a lot of people out there who would do that for others.”
…“My mom updated me,” she said. “As soon as she heard that he got fired, she called. I am devastated. This is so terrible. Because he was finally looking out for the little guys, you know? There’s not a lot of people like that in the world.”
Sailors aboard the Roosevelt should have been in quarantine sooner, said the sailor’s mother, who comes from a military family. Her dad was in the Air Force. Her grandfather was in the Marines and her ex-husband was in the Navy.
Mom of Theodore Roosevelt sailor ‘devastated’ by firing of Crozier
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USS Theodore Roosevelt: Sailors cheer for aircraft carrier commander who was removed after issuing coronavirus warning
Sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier cheered for Capt. Brett Crozier as he disembarked the ship for the last time, an overwhelming show of support for their leader who was relieved of his command after issuing a stark warning about a coronavirus outbreak onboard.
New video obtained by CNN shows a large crowd gathered to give Crozier a warm and loud send off, clapping and chanting his name as he left the ship. It was a clear expression of appreciation for their former commander.
…”He cares about the health and welfare of his Sailors first and foremost, Snodgrass said. “A commanding officer would easily conclude that if his or her actions resulted in an accelerated response to what was judged to be a rapidly deteriorating situation, then the relief from command was easily worth it.”
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Capt. Brett Crozier gets dramatic send-off from grateful sailors
Capt. Brett Crozier gets dramatic send-off from sailors
HE sacrificed himself for them and they know.
Hero.
Democrats want answers to Navy’s abrupt firing of Capt. Brett Crozier
Democrats want answers to Navy’s abrupt firing of Capt. Brett Crozier – Business Insider
Seth Moulton is a self-righteous, unjustifiably arrogant asshat who ambition is only exceeded by his inability to execute strategy. Clinging to the limelight and tooting his own horn is so fucking inappropriate under the circumstances. Find a way to do your job without being suck a blatantly self-serving asswipe, Seth.
Dismissed U.S. carrier captain to be reassigned during probe
Apparently the dipshits in the White House are already backing away from this PR nightmare. How many days until Trump denies the whole thing ever happened and gives the guy a medal?
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