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American Patriots

 American Patriots

American Patriots

Acquiring Herd Immunity may not have been the official policy of the Trump administration, but it appears that the way they decided to attack the COVID-19 pandemic was by acquiring Herd immunity. They were not trying to acquire Herd immunity by inoculating enough people. Their plan, which failed to Share with the nation, was to have enough of the disease.

The only nation that unofficial tried to reach Herd Immunity by letting their Citizens get sick was Sweden. Sweden failed miserably. The death rate (Deaths from COVID-19 per 100,000 people) is astronomically above the rest of Scandinavia,

Country Death rate Total Cases

Denmark 17.2 123,813

Finland 8.8 32,228

Iceland 8.3 5.558

Norway 7.6 42,776

Sweden 79.2 357,466

When you look at those numbers there is no question that Sweden had a colossal failure. They admit that they had a colossal failure. So why would the United States follow an illogical plan that didn't work when it was tried? Because Donald Trump knew better than Dr. Fauci. The doctors at the CDC were saying from the beginning do not strive for Herd immunity, by having a large number of the population catch the disease.

Through this incident of purposeful negligence, Donald Trump has basically had the United States on a path to Herd immunity A terribly slow path. The United States average is 94.6 per 100,000 death rate from COVID-19. That is astronomical! Compared to all our close neighbors (except Mexico, which also failed to come up with a workable plan. ) we too have failed miserably.

Country Death rate Total Cases

Bahamas 42.5 7,725

Canada 37.6 492,582

Cuba 1.2 9 ,711

The Dominican Republic 22.3 157,305

Haiti 2.1 9,627

Jamaica 9.5 11,968

Mexico 92.3 1,299,298

The United States 94.6 17,188,644

How difficult would this all have been for him to have a plan?

President Obama left him a plan, which he chose to ignore that plan.

He then asked his "son-in-law," Jared Kushner to design a plan. Upon receipt, he chose to shelve that plan too (Please note that Kushner's plan is generally considered a good starting place.

Had Trump been able to implement a plan, that kept us on par with Canada's success rate, we would have saved approximately 186,000 lives.

But in all fairness to Donald Trump, he's tired of hearing the word COVID-19.

Trump decided on his own solution, he would just ignore the problem. instead, he would concentrate on his newest problem

'It appeared that er did not get enough love. "8,000,0000 people loved Joe Biden more than they love Trump.

SERIOUSLY FOR A MOMENT. Our democracy now sits on an eggshell.

That should not last too long. The Republicans in Congress will not stand for that!! Although we may disagree on the method, they want the same as we Democrats and will not support a coup d’état. You see how nice they are, it only took them 7 months to give American citizens $600 each.

To all you patriot Republicans, that’s you Lindsay and you Rand and especially you Ted. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the lump of coal that I sent to you.

 Not so long ago the President indicated that he wants schools to have mandatory classes in Patriotism.  I think that is outrageous.   The sycophants who swear by everything Trump all believe that they are patriots.  I believe that they are not patriots.  I believe that they are treasonous.  I also consider myself a patriot.   So  who is right?

What makes someone a patriot?  Below is a series of questions To see if I am a patriot.

1. Did I serve my country in the military?  No, I did not.  I respect people who did Serve. If I were use this question to determine if somebody was a patriot or not, I would consider the fact someone served honorably as an asset, but I would not disqualify anybody who did not.  This is a personal choice.

2. Do I believe that “flag-burning” should be illegal? No I do not.  I also would never burn a flag. But I am not going to judge someone else’s choice of peaceful protest.   This is one of many issues that I have lead to my conclusion that the President has no clue about what could make this country great.

A conviction for Flag Burning was overturned by the Supreme Court in 1989 case of Texas v. Johnson . In a 5-4, with unusual justices joining together the court held, with Justice Brennan writing the majority opinion and justices Kennedy, Marshall, Blackmun and Scalia Concurring.

The flag may be a great symbol of our nation, but even a greater symbol is the right to protest by burning that flag.  The freedom allowed to the citizens to question the government we take for granted.  Let me pose a question to anybody who disagrees.  When we had  Presidents that you felt about in ways similar to how I feel about Trump, did anything stop you from  commenting or protesting that President? Would you consider the things that you said “unpatriotic” If I said then about Trump. 

I was proud of Barack Obama as president.  But many on the right were not. Much of the time I wrote that off as bigotry.  I was likely wrong with many people. You are entitled to your opinion and your politics. But so am I. 

3. Do you feel that you have the right to carry any weapon to any venue?  I don’t .  And I don’t believe my call for sensible gun control is in anyway inconsistent with the second amendment. 

4. The courts have held over and over again, that there is no evidence to uphold the presidents claim that was massive fraud in the election.  With that in mind I think we can conclude that the that the The allegations voter fraud we’re just made up by this President and his legal counsel.

Do you feel that more time for investigation  into this election Should have been afforded to the to the president team?

I don’t. The president and his minions are blaming the courts and the legislatures for obeying their oaths of office.  The president should blame himsel

I could continue to go on many more examples. But I  won’t.

You may consider me unpatriotic. I don’t. I do however find the actions of much of the The President Republican Party, By attempting to overturn a valid and honest election to be treasonous.  

 

    

The Great Elephant Plot

When you hear the words “Coup d’état” The United States is not the first country that comes to mind.  Donald Trump and much of the Republican party are now attempting to overthrow our government.   Think about it.      It is not the type of overthrow that you may typically think of.  For a long time, I have had my own theory about a conspiracy.  If you wanted to overthrow this government what would you do it?  You wouldn't do this overnight. It would a long-term plan.  And you may even consider that you're overthrowing the government but that is the result.

This plan started about 30 years ago.    It started with Rush Limbaugh.   Limbaugh started to are people, by insisting that Liberals, Democrats, Feminists, African Americans ACLU Cardholders were their worst enemy.   Without mentioning the of Joseph McCarthy he tried brought us back to the 1950s and McCarthyism.   He hasn't succeeded completely, but he did put that thought into a lot of minds.   Many of whom now occupy the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House.

While offsprings of Rush  (Hannity, Levine, Ingram, etc..) would start to pop up on radio stations that would program nothing more than Right-wing Hate radio.

The second member of this quiet conspiracy was Newt Gingrich.  He wanted then, and still wants to bring down the Democrats.  The first target was going to be Bill Clinton.     Bill Clinton didn't help himself.

Ken Starr, the third member,  was hired for prosecuting any crimes resulting from Whitewater.    Clinton's sexual escapades were not part f the investigation.  The special prosecutor's statute allows them to expand the investigation.

The plan backfired with Clinton. He was doing a good job as President, and impeachment only made him stronger.   They had to blame someone else. His wife.  "How dare Hillary Clinton, stay with him, after what he did."  Think about it, what else has she done that makes her the enemy of the right.   She was considered a good senator, who worked well with both sides,  As Secretary of State, she was investigated more than any person that I can think of.  She was cleared every time and continued, despite everything to be a patriot.    She has been out of the limelight for 4 years, and the rightwingers still yell "lock her up." Regardless of the fact that they cannot find a crime.

George  W. Bush was not in on the conspiracy but served their purposes.  His politics were right-wing, and he would surround himself with their type of people,  (Cheney, Rumsfeld, etc...). That gave them eight years to work behind the scenes.

During these eight years, they are anything but quiet.   They have support from the Supreme Court (Antonin Scalia and ClaranceThomas) but need more, and George Bush satisfies that need.  He picks John Roberts and Samual Alito. Roberts eventually backfires, has too much integrity to play the game. But Alito gives them the third justice.

They need a miserable  Senator who will block everything liberal, to be majority leader.  If they happen not to be in the majority he will have no compunction against filibustering and Democratic proposal. Enter Mitch McConnell.

Their policy is slander and lie,  Knowing that if you say something often enough it will stick. The democrats think that they can beat an unpopular president in 2004. Both President and Vice President have questionable military records.  In contrast to the Democrats nominate the most Liberal Senator, who also voluntarily served his country, winning the purple heart.   Somehow they would get the country to believe that John Kerry, who bravely served,  was the coward.

The 2008 Election, gives the impression that they may have failed.  They nominate someone who will never play along, John McCain.  Worse he's running against a black man..  They must now figure out how to counter this advantage. How can they continue to bring the country into fascism and counterbalance the advantage gotten from a minority candidate? Sarah Palin.

Bring in a beauty queen.  They'll get the female vote. Republicans always underestimate females.  they won't vote for a moron. When they finally realize that she is an idiot, they turn to their superweapon.   "What would Americans fear even more than a black man?" Answers pop-up from everywhere,  but only one man had the right answer.  Republicans all knew this man.  They all recognized him.  Some despised him, some merely disliked him.  The man spoke.  "I know how to do this.  Nobody ever thought of this before.  This is the largest crowd any speaker has ever gotten. Can we chant 'Lock her up?"   The two other men chatted.  He told the plan. "Make all of the American bigots believe that he was born elsewhere."

Despite Donald Trump's brilliant plan, now called "birtherism." Republicans lose in 2008, and in 2012  However McConnell's vow of patriotism, "my main goal is to see that Barack Obama serves one term. For the short time, that President Obama had the minority, things got done. They saved the Auto Industry; Passed "Lily Ledbetter;" Passed "The Affordable Care Act Pass" while Republicans are in the minority.  However when Republicans take over the majority in 2010.  Due to McConnell, It became very difficult to get any legislation.   McConnell also blocked judges.

Due House at the time looked unwinnable for years to come.  The Republicans had made that elections are controlled,  First by Gerrymandering the  Congressional districts and the legislative districts to the point that it is not unusual for a state that has far more democrats have a majority of the voters, with a minority of the representatives.

Almost a year before President Obama leaves office Justice Scalia.  Republican leader McConnell violates his oath of office and does not all "advise and consent" on his proposed successor.   FDDemocrats do nothing.

2016 it is time for Obama to go. But they overplay their hand. They nominate Donald TrumpThe problem was not his cooperation. He want s to control the world. It was his mouth. He would time and again confess to all of his wrongdoing, but the democrats have done nothing.

Long before the 2016 election, the Republican's work was done.  Hillary Clinton was arguably the most qualified person ever running for President  But the Republicans had long poisoned her to the American people.

Trump wins in 2016 and immediately chooses a far-right Justice.  Their plans had been so far foiled. because Roberts turned out to be a wildcard,  Justice Kennedy's subsequent retirement and replaced by another far-right, should have given a clear 5-4 majority. But it didn't because of Justice Roberts.

They have control of the Senate and The White House.  Without control, The State Department and the Justice Department, can't complete the coup.

Trump never understood ethics.  When Jeff Sessions rightfully recuses himself from the Russian Investigation, he throws fits.   He eventually replaces Sessions with William Barr.

Barr appears to the perfect guy for this plan- he protects the President.

While this is going Trump is nominating Reactionary judges. McConnell is letting them through

At this time the Republicans who had planned his coup, have control of the Senate. Justice Department, State Department (Mike Pompoa, The Secretary of State was acting far more political .  The only stopping them is the courts.   The Right has 4 definite votes: Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanagh. The left has four votes: Ginsberg, Bryer, Sotomayor, and Kagen. Roberts has taken the role that O'Connor and Kennedy had. He was unpredictable.

Then Ginsberg dies.

It didn't completely work this time, but the Republicans have not given up. Let's see what happens with President Biden's cabinet choices.

By cooperating with Trump on his ridiculous fight to eep the Presidency, they have poisoned the Trump/Harris for their entire Presidency

How many hours can somebody remain awake without dancing?

 

12/6/2020

How  many hours can somebody remain awake without dancing?

I do not sleep well, I never have.   I have a few tricks that sometimes work.

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) Get out of bed. If you can’t sleep get up, read a book, do something else.  Your body gets acclimated to doing certain places.  In bed, you do not want it to get acclimated to anything besides sleep and sex.   In my case, they are both the same thing.

2) Get rid of your alarm clock.,  You will keep and get more and more uptight that you have not fallen asleep. It becomes a fulfilling prophecy.

My insomnia has the added benefit of Parkinson’s disease. People with Parkinson's often “act out their dreams.”   I have a lot of sports dreams, I have played Baseball,  Basketball, Hockey and Volleyball.  My wife was lucky that I’ve never enjoyed Boxing.    

This usually results in me falling out of bed.  The fall may not necessarily wake me up.    Have found me waking up in the morning on the floor.   There was the dream that I was called out sliding into first base, I was pissed off.  Because I learned early in life, that you never slide into first base.

IO have written and sent letters, that io would never have sent had u been awake.

 

The daytimes are not much better.  I also have Parkinson’s Hallucinations.  Parkinson’s causes hallucinations, In my case, I have a constant hallucination of a stegosaurus singing “you’re having my baby.” 

 

If I don’t laugh at this stuff.  I will cry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would think Twice before Making friends with Donald - "You knew Damn Well I was a Snake before You took Me in"

 But This is that t  I shoot with

December 6, 2020

A list of Donald Trump associates who either r contacted or spread Covid 19 at a TRUMP SUPER -SPREADER (and a few other deniers put in for emphasis)

He4rman  Cain (deceased) 

Ben Carson

Governor Chris Christie 

Claudia Conway

Kellyanne Conway

Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

Rudolph Giuliani, Jr. 

Representative Louie Gohmert  l (not believed to have contracted from Super Spreader)

Hope Hicks

Father John Jenkins

Senator Ron Johnson

Pastor Greg Laurie

Caroline Leavitt

Senator Mike Lee

Jayna McCarron 

Kayleigh McEnery 

Katie Miller

Stephen Miller

Senator Rand Paul (not believed to have contracted from Super Spreader)

Admiral Charles Ray

Bill Stepien

General Gary Thomas 

Senator Thom Tillis

Baron Trump

Donald Trump

Donald Trump, Jr

Melania Trump

11 Members of the Cleveland debate team

A Trump Valet

2 Aides to Kayleigh McEnery

Last night Trump's campaign rally allegedly to promote 2 republican candidates, but he spent well more than half the time stating baseless cla8ims about election frauds. Few wore masks, No social distancing 

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But this is the hand that I shoot with!

December 5, 2020

 I write in a conversational tone, I also use a stream of consciousness style. Because of this, my writing has a tendency to smoothly change directions. Please note  that tis is what happened here.

The period between the election and the subsequent January 20, is extremely telling days.               Usually, the questions are about the incoming administration.  Who is he or she choosing for the cabinet positions?  Who will be the one who cannot get past the Senate?  Let us face it, no matter how qualified these picks are, McConnell must show his power..

            One of the things that I like about Joe Biden, is that he seems to have no problem letting the world know that he is not perfect.  He can make a mistake.   Now, this is a huge departure from the management techniques of Donald Trump.   Trump is extremely insecure.  He needs everybody to appreciate.  Since the election until now he has concentrated on following baseless lawsuits to overturn the election.   He never raises facts. The courts have ruled against him in 40 of 41 cases.

The Washington Post took a survey of all Republicans being presented.   Do they believe that because the worst president in the long history of the United States believes that judges and legislature are there to rule and govern, however, he decides?

Has this Svengali magical powers?  He is at this moment about to commence another “super-spreader.”

The are about 300,000 dead.  Experts believe that many could have been avoided if only we had followed guidelines: Social Distancing and wearing a mask.    Do they stilll believe that this is a hoax?  Or if they do not              believe it to be a hoax, how many must die for you show that “the government cannot take away your right to not wear a mask.”

Two  Problems arise           1) The Federal Government does not have  the “right to regulate for the health andE wellbeing,” But the states do have such rights, and the Governors  can make it mandatory.  

                                             2)Why would anybody threaten their own live, those of their families, those of their co-workers/Any person[MS1]  that the people that you infected.  The Doctors,  nurses’ orderlies etc.…who have busted their asses, and because you don’t wear mask, they continue working all day every day.

            How do we ensure that the Governor of South Dakota , Florida  etc.. or any denial state will be willing to sign  such legislation.  It would make exponentially more difficult to get crises ended.,

                          What can we do? Follow the science,

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 But this is the hand that I shoot with!

December 3, 2020

I sit around all day complaining that I’m bored. So how do I resolve that?

I have Parkinson’s disease. I was diagnosed nearly 15 years ago. I’m actually quite lucky because it has not progressed very much. I don’t work anymore because I don’t know when it’s going to hit. When it does hit, I don’t recognize myself.

I am a retired lawyer. I love being a lawyer and although retired I will always love being a lawyer. That Is No reflection upon my occupation, it’s a way of living, it is a way of thinking, it is the way of presenting another opinion. However, I hated the practice of law.

I also found that 15 years ago I enjoyed writing. Actually, I always did enjoy writing, but I never had the guts to try it. When I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I figured I should write some stuff down. I started my first blog at that point. It was called “I was memoirs of a disgruntled attorney.”

I used the name Jello Marx. I felt that name was a way to express my love for American comics. The blog is still open I don’t use it often. It is now more a storage unit for my writing. I was spreading my wings. I found that I could write satire and parodies pretty well. I was discovered by the editor/owner of “The Global Edition.”

“The Global Edition,” was an online satire magazine. A bunch of guys trying to become “The Onion.” I learned a lot those 14 months and enjoyed every minute of it. A few of my stories were pretty hot on the web. The two biggest were “Canada Beefing Up Border Patrol In Event Romney Wins Presidential Election” and Bob Dylan admits a fifty-year hoax on the world. He can’t sing.

I must also give some of the credit to Parkinson’s. It seems that those suffering from Parkinson’s often do creative things that they never did before.

I have published three books “Memoirs of a Disgruntled attorney” I 2013.” God’s will” in 2016. And “curmudgeons conundrums and Druthers.” in 2018. Curmudgeons was illustrated by a great young artist, Gabe Schleifer.

Why am I here now? Because I want to write again. I think that my struggles. Parkinson’s Disease is a good place to start. Starting tomorrow will be a combination of both blogs Memoirs of a Disgruntled Attorney and But this is the hand that I shoot with.” The latter will be the name for the combined wor.8.

Fred Stavropoulos, Michael Schleifer and 16 others

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