How the coronavirus destroyed America like no other country in the world

[MikeJW]

could you possibly imagine a president who wants four more years after governing over this catastrophic failure?


https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/09/coronavirus-american-failure/614191/

Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. has withdrawn from several international partnerships and antagonized its allies. It has a seat on the WHO’s executive board, but left that position empty for more than two years, only filling it this May, when the pandemic was in full swing. Since 2017, Trump has pulled more than 30 staffers out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s office in China, who could have warned about the spreading coronavirus. Last July, he defunded an American epidemiologist embedded within China’s CDC. America First was America oblivious.


Even after warnings reached the U.S., they fell on the wrong ears. Since before his election, Trump has cavalierly dismissed expertise and evidence. He filled his administration with inexperienced newcomers, while depicting career civil servants as part of a “deep state.” In 2018, he dismantled an office that had been assembled specifically to prepare for nascent pandemics. American intelligence agencies warned about the coronavirus threat in January, but Trump habitually disregards intelligence briefings. The secretary of health and human services, Alex Azar, offered similar counsel, and was twice ignored.

 

[cems52]

More unbelievable is the fact we have folks on this site believing Trump's constant lies about the virus. These people need their heads examined.

 

[MikeJW]

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Trump is a comorbidity of the COVID‑19 pandemic. He isn’t solely responsible for America’s fiasco, but he is central to it. A pandemic demands the coordinated efforts of dozens of agencies. “In the best circumstances, it’s hard to make the bureaucracy move quickly,” Ron Klain said. “It moves if the president stands on a table and says, ‘Move quickly.’ But it reallydoesn’t move if he’s sitting at his desk saying it’s not a big deal.”

In the early days of Trump’s presidency, many believed that America’s institutions would check his excesses. They have, in part, but Trump has also corrupted them. The CDC is but his latest victim. On February 25, the agency’s respiratory-disease chief, Nancy Messonnier, shocked people by raising the possibility of school closures and saying that “disruption to everyday life might be severe.” Trump was reportedly enraged. In response, he seems to have benched the entire agency. The CDC led the way in every recent domestic disease outbreak and has been the inspiration and template for public-health agencies around the world. But during the three months when some 2 million Americans contracted COVID‑19 and the death toll topped 100,000, the agency didn’t hold a single press conference. Its detailed guidelines on reopening the country were shelved for a month while the White House released its own uselessly vague plan.

Again, everyday Americans did more than the White House. By voluntarily agreeing to months of social distancing, they bought the country time, at substantial cost to their financial and mental well-being. Their sacrifice came with an implicit social contract—that the government would use the valuable time to mobilize an extraordinary, energetic effort to suppress the virus, as did the likes of Germany and Singapore. But the government did not, to the bafflement of health experts. “There are instances in history where humanity has really moved mountains to defeat infectious diseases,” says Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. “It’s appalling that we in the U.S. have not summoned that energy around COVID‑19.”

Instead, the U.S. sleepwalked into the worst possible scenario: People suffered all the debilitating effects of a lockdown with few of the benefits. Most states felt compelled to reopen without accruing enough tests or contact tracers. In April and May, the nation was stuck on a terrible plateau, averaging 20,000 to 30,000 new cases every day. In June, the plateau again became an upward slope, soaring to record-breaking heights.

Read: Ed Yong on living in a patchwork pandemic

Trump never rallied the country. Despite declaring himself a “wartime president,” he merely presided over a culture war, turning public health into yet another politicized cage match. Abetted by supporters in the conservative media, he framed measures that protect against the virus, from masks to social distancing, as liberal and anti-American. Armed anti-lockdown protesters demonstrated at government buildings while Trump egged them on, urging them to “LIBERATE” Minnesota, Michigan, and Virginia. Several public-health officials left their jobs over harassment and threats.

It is no coincidence that other powerful nations that elected populist leaders—Brazil, Russia, India, and the United Kingdom—also fumbled their response to COVID‑19. “When you have people elected based on undermining trust in the government, what happens when trust is what you need the most?” says Sarah Dalglish of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, who studies the political determinants of health.

“Trump is president,” she says. “How could it go well?”

 

[cems52]

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Trump is a comorbidity of the COVID‑19 pandemic. He isn’t solely responsible for America’s fiasco, but he is central to it. A pandemic demands the coordinated efforts of dozens of agencies. “In the best circumstances, it’s hard to make the bureaucracy move quickly,” Ron Klain said. “It moves if the president stands on a table and says, ‘Move quickly.’ But it reallydoesn’t move if he’s sitting at his desk saying it’s not a big deal.”

In the early days of Trump’s presidency, many believed that America’s institutions would check his excesses. They have, in part, but Trump has also corrupted them. The CDC is but his latest victim. On February 25, the agency’s respiratory-disease chief, Nancy Messonnier, shocked people by raising the possibility of school closures and saying that “disruption to everyday life might be severe.” Trump was reportedly enraged. In response, he seems to have benched the entire agency. The CDC led the way in every recent domestic disease outbreak and has been the inspiration and template for public-health agencies around the world. But during the three months when some 2 million Americans contracted COVID‑19 and the death toll topped 100,000, the agency didn’t hold a single press conference. Its detailed guidelines on reopening the country were shelved for a month while the White House released its own uselessly vague plan.

Again, everyday Americans did more than the White House. By voluntarily agreeing to months of social distancing, they bought the country time, at substantial cost to their financial and mental well-being. Their sacrifice came with an implicit social contract—that the government would use the valuable time to mobilize an extraordinary, energetic effort to suppress the virus, as did the likes of Germany and Singapore. But the government did not, to the bafflement of health experts. “There are instances in history where humanity has really moved mountains to defeat infectious diseases,” says Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. “It’s appalling that we in the U.S. have not summoned that energy around COVID‑19.”

Instead, the U.S. sleepwalked into the worst possible scenario: People suffered all the debilitating effects of a lockdown with few of the benefits. Most states felt compelled to reopen without accruing enough tests or contact tracers. In April and May, the nation was stuck on a terrible plateau, averaging 20,000 to 30,000 new cases every day. In June, the plateau again became an upward slope, soaring to record-breaking heights.

Read: Ed Yong on living in a patchwork pandemic

Trump never rallied the country. Despite declaring himself a “wartime president,” he merely presided over a culture war, turning public health into yet another politicized cage match. Abetted by supporters in the conservative media, he framed measures that protect against the virus, from masks to social distancing, as liberal and anti-American. Armed anti-lockdown protesters demonstrated at government buildings while Trump egged them on, urging them to “LIBERATE” Minnesota, Michigan, and Virginia. Several public-health officials left their jobs over harassment and threats.

It is no coincidence that other powerful nations that elected populist leaders—Brazil, Russia, India, and the United Kingdom—also fumbled their response to COVID‑19. “When you have people elected based on undermining trust in the government, what happens when trust is what you need the most?” says Sarah Dalglish of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, who studies the political determinants of health.

“Trump is president,” she says. “How could it go well?”

Wow!!! But 33% of Americans support this clown. Smh

 

[El Cubano]

More bla bla bla from the left.. Like dumb-ass Biden could of done better..

One of Obamas health experts said ... Thank god the Ebola epidemic wasn't worse because the administration wasn’t prepared..

Take your nonsense talking garage where you belong the scum bucket..

 

[gokcub]

More bla bla bla from the left.. Like dumb-ass Biden could of done better..

One of Obamas health experts said ... Thank god the Ebola epidemic wasn't worse because the administration wasn’t prepared..

Take your nonsense talking garage where you belong the scum bucket..

Worst President in American History!

 

[gamecane1979]

That's how you know the indoctrination of public schools is working. It's truly mind boggling how many blindly support him. I don't care if you support the party but to tout Trumps response to this pandemic is laughable.

 

[dmatt]

could you possibly imagine a president who wants four more years after governing over this catastrophic failure?


https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/09/coronavirus-american-failure/614191/

Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. has withdrawn from several international partnerships and antagonized its allies. It has a seat on the WHO’s executive board, but left that position empty for more than two years, only filling it this May, when the pandemic was in full swing. Since 2017, Trump has pulled more than 30 staffers out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s office in China, who could have warned about the spreading coronavirus. Last July, he defunded an American epidemiologist embedded within China’s CDC. America First was America oblivious.


Even after warnings reached the U.S., they fell on the wrong ears. Since before his election, Trump has cavalierly dismissed expertise and evidence. He filled his administration with inexperienced newcomers, while depicting career civil servants as part of a “deep state.” In 2018, he dismantled an office that had been assembled specifically to prepare for nascent pandemics. American intelligence agencies warned about the coronavirus threat in January, but Trump habitually disregards intelligence briefings. The secretary of health and human services, Alex Azar, offered similar counsel, and was twice ignored.

Trumps inaction early on has caused 92k Americans to unnecessarily lose their lives and Trumps response is it’s under control and our testing is the strongest in the world..He had so many opportunities to nip the virus early but wanted to plan rally’s and play golf instead.....We got it wrong in 2016 but we have a chance to get our country back on track on November 3rd...Let’s..MAKE THE WHITE HOUSE GREAT AGAIN !!!!

 

[CashvilleCane1]

Hey look a leftwing circle jerk lol

 

[El Cubano]

Trumps inaction early on has caused 92k Americans to unnecessarily lose their lives and Trumps response is it’s under control and our testing is the strongest in the world..He had so many opportunities to nip the virus early but wanted to plan rally’s and play golf instead.....We got it wrong in 2016 but we have a chance to get our country back on track on November 3rd...Let’s..MAKE THE WHITE HOUSE GREAT AGAIN !!!!

Haha Inaction ... More talking points.. Thats why in Late Feb Pelisi said go to china town the food is wonderful and Biden in Jan called trump a racist and other names for closing flights from China..

You are a puppet of the radical left.. Keep with the talking points.. bla bla bla..

 

[edtuna]

You have now entered The Liberal Twilight Zone

 

[NO.SHORECANE]

The Atlantic- end of credibility.

 

[edtuna]

could you possibly imagine a president who wants four more years after governing over this catastrophic failure?


https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/09/coronavirus-american-failure/614191/

Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. has withdrawn from several international partnerships and antagonized its allies. It has a seat on the WHO’s executive board, but left that position empty for more than two years, only filling it this May, when the pandemic was in full swing. Since 2017, Trump has pulled more than 30 staffers out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s office in China, who could have warned about the spreading coronavirus. Last July, he defunded an American epidemiologist embedded within China’s CDC. America First was America oblivious.

Put Travel Restrictions early on CHINA & EUROPE saving 10s of thousands of lives. Even Fauci agrees


Even after warnings reached the U.S., they fell on the wrong ears. Since before his election, Trump has cavalierly dismissed expertise and evidence. He filled his administration with inexperienced newcomers, while depicting career civil servants as part of a “deep state.” In 2018, he dismantled an office that had been assembled specifically to prepare for nascent pandemics. American intelligence agencies warned about the coronavirus threat in January, but Trump habitually disregards intelligence briefings. The secretary of health and human services, Alex Azar, offered similar counsel, and was twice ignored.

You forgot a President who created the Best economy any country in the world has ever seen which lifted all Americans up. Higher wages,record breaking lowest unemployment for Blacks Asians Hispanics.Cut massive regulations which lead to American Energy Jobs and the USA is now the leading energy producer in the world. No longer dependent on middle eastern oil. Pulled us out of the disaster Iran Nuclear Agreement.Iran by far the leading sponsor of terror in the world. Obama sent them 150 billion. 1.7 billion in cash. to try and appease those American & Israel haters.Contrast that with this so called Russian Bounty on US Troops. Obama sends IRAN 150 Billion. The same Iranians who killed and maimed thousands of US Troops in Iraq and Obama pays the $150 BILLION.

.Pulled out of the disaster Paris BS Climate agreement where the it was costing the US billions More than anyone while China and India continues to pollute the world with pretty much no regard for the world environment.

Created accountability in the VA.Can now fire incompetent federal workers who abused the system for years. Have Vets choice if they can’t be seen quickly by VA Drs they could go to a private Dr and the feds would pay the bill.

Trump got Criminal Justice reform. Just 1 more thing Obama/Biden failed to do with 8 years in charge..

The wall is going up 200+miles with 200more by the end of the year.

The biggest trade deal in world history USMCA. By doing so we are no longer losing 60plus billion in trade deficit to Mexico. In essence Mexico is paying for the wall $20 Billion plus $40 billion on top of that. Got Mexico to provide 27 thousand Mexican troops on the Border to halt the the flow of Illegals..Illegal crossings are near record lows.

Got the UN to pay 100 million more. Opened US embassy in Jerusalem...

I could go on and on and on. You haters can’t handle it but Pres Trump will get 4 more years and will go down as one of the most successful Presidents in US History.
We are no longer the Worlds Bitch. Trump don’t play that. We are respected once again. After Obama had basically let IRAN RUSSIA CHINA MEXICO SYRIA etc bend us over and have there way for 8 years.

The USA is on its way to Being great again and when TRUMP Wins why don’t you Haters take your sorry asses to Canada.

 

[kamco360]

That's how you know the indoctrination of public schools is working. It's truly mind boggling how many blindly support him. I don't care if you support the party but to tout Trumps response to this pandemic is laughable.

Exactly what public school is indoctrinating our youth to support Trump. Most in academia are hysterically anti Trump much like yourself.

 

[gamecane1979]

Exactly what public school is indoctrinating our youth to support Trump. Most in academia are hysterically anti Trump much like yourself.

Im anti rapist and anti egomaniac.

 

[edtuna]

Im anti rapist and anti egomaniac.

So your anti Bill Clinton & Joe Biden??

 

[kamco360]

Im anti rapist and anti egomaniac.

Are you voting for a third party. Trump is an egomaniac, Biden is a rapist, what candidate were you referring to having your vote.

 

[edtuna]

What the what....what planet do you live on? Public schools and academia in general are a breeding ground for liberal loons. This makes no sense.

Welcome to the left wing loon twilight zone. Lol

 

[miamimike]

Hey look a leftwing circle jerk lol

Better than a right-wing cluster phuck!

 

[BreakingCane]

“Destroyed?” Gotta love the pandemic panic porn by some on here. We are resilient and will be back once these leftist leaders reopen their states safely!

 

[edtuna]

Trumps inaction early on has caused 92k Americans to unnecessarily lose their lives and Trumps response is it’s under control and our testing is the strongest in the world..He had so many opportunities to nip the virus early but wanted to plan rally’s and play golf instead.....We got it wrong in 2016 but we have a chance to get our country back on track on November 3rd...Let’s..MAKE THE WHITE HOUSE GREAT AGAIN !!!!

What?? His travel ban early on alone saved tens of thousands of lives. Even Fauci and pretty much everyone agrees. Just proves your deranged.

 

[BreakingCane]

What?? His travel ban early on alone saved tens of thousands of lives. Even Fauci and pretty much everyone agrees. Just proves your deranged.

Yep. They said he shouldn’t have done it and it was a xenophobic move.

 

[edtuna]

Better than a right-wing cluster phuck!

That’s just stupid. What does that even mean?

 

[MikeJW]

What?? His travel ban early on alone saved tens of thousands of lives. Even Fauci and pretty much everyone agrees. Just proves your deranged.

airlines shut down travel not Trump.

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/4620989002

 

[CashvilleCane1]

Better than a right-wing cluster phuck!

Only ones making into a Charlie Foxtrot is you guys while trying to steal an election through mail in voting

 

[edtuna]

airlines shut down travel not Trump.

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/4620989002

Fake News. The Presidents Travel Ban from China and Europe early on saved tens of thousands of lives. His order makes the airlines order moot not the other way around. Plus there are 100 airlines not just United American & Delta. Come on man. You guys just love your fake news hateful anti Trump media.

 

[CashvilleCane1]

airlines shut down travel not Trump.

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/4620989002

So trump didn’t issue a Travel ban?

travel ban China


Travel ban Europe


you guys suck at lying

 

[CashvilleCane1]

Fake News. The Presidents Travel Ban from China and Europe early on saved tens of thousands of lives. His order makes the airlines order moot not the other way around. Plus there are 100 airlines not just United American & Delta. Come on man. You guys just love your fake news hateful anti Trump media.

Ed they don’t care about the truth, only that they set a narrative

 

[CashvilleCane1]

 

[El Cubano]

airlines shut down travel not Trump.

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/4620989002

More fake news.... Yea a airlines is going to close flights over profits giving there was no information on the Virus at the time...

You freaking clown keep showing ur ignorance... Looney toon cartoons ..!!

 

[El Cubano]

So trump didn’t issue a Travel ban?

travel ban China

View embedded media

Travel ban Europe

View embedded media

you guys suck at lying

Dude these guys are really out there .. Whats scary they believe this garbage...

Freaking CLOWNS ...

 

[El Cubano]

airlines shut down travel not Trump.

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/4620989002

Your really showing how ignorant you really are...

 

[utatem]

I’ve seen more dumbbells on here than at my neighborhood gym - God help these nutty leftists

 

[El Cubano]

And they complaint about Trumps lies... hahaha ...

 

[ceebee1037]

Snake oil Conman!

 

[utatem]

BREAKING NEWS - TDS now worse than Covid 19!- uncontrollable weeping, irrational thought process, depression ,people threatening to leave the country and yes even suicide by drinking Clorox . Some are even turning to AOC for advice and a known sniffer named Joe Biden for guidance - they need a vaccine

 

[miamimike]

That’s just stupid. What does that even mean?

Why didn't you question the post about "a leftwing circle jerk"? You think that was intelligent?

 

[gamecane1979]

What the what....what planet do you live on? Public schools and academia in general are a breeding ground for liberal loons. This makes no sense.

Lol,some of y'all are truly lost.

 

[Allied2651]

I get the fact that Trump's personality rubs people the wrong way. He has even said so. All this complaining and bitching gets you nowhere. Who are we supposed to consider, Joe Biden? The guy doesn't have a brain left. Whomever he choses as his VP has a strong chance that that person becomes president. Would you want Karen Black a Communist as President? Elizabeth Warren, lying about her Native American heritage and bent on destroying Private Equity that creates millions of jobs, they all suck. The Democratic Party is requiring a female as a VP instead of the most capable candidates. I'm sick of their stupidity .

 

[Raoul2]

I get the fact that Trump's personality rubs people the wrong way. He has even said so. All this complaining and bitching gets you nowhere. Who are we supposed to consider, Joe Biden? The guy doesn't have a brain left. Whomever he choses as his VP has a strong chance that that person becomes president. Would you want Karen Black a Communist as President? Elizabeth Warren, lying about her Native American heritage and bent on destroying Private Equity that creates millions of jobs, they all suck. The Democratic Party is requiring a female as a VP instead of the most capable candidates. I'm sick of their stupidity .

Freudian slip ?