We are in some Hard Times in America. Our Country is drowning in COVID-19 adverse consequences: Deaths, Disease, Disability, Heartbreak, Lost Jobs, Economic Failures. Much of the horrific was preventable, but not averted by Top Leaders. In polarized times everywhere, what difference can a Blue Governor in a Red State make for the People who… Continue reading Trump’s Plague: Red State/ Blue Governor (October 18, 2020)
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Trump’s Plague: Red America “Deadly Stuff” (September 9, 2020)
He Lied to Your Faces. He lied behind your back. Repeatedly. On Purpose. He told a FAKE NEWS lying reporter all about it, who he knew was writing a book. On Tape. With Permission. For the Record. Repeatedly. Trump.45 talked on tape in his own words for 18 interviews, as recently as 30 days ago.… Continue reading Trump’s Plague: Red America “Deadly Stuff” (September 9, 2020)
Trump’s Corona: Southern Tier Crumbles (June 26, 2020)
This is the latest graphic from the COVID-19 Dashboard Mapdated June 25 which illustrates the state of play in recent COVID-19 control failures. As is obvious from inspection, the worst of the worst among all 50 US states runs along the southernmost US border. This second marked map makes the point a bit plainer. Among… Continue reading Trump’s Corona: Southern Tier Crumbles (June 26, 2020)
Trump’s Corona: Louisiana By the Numbers (April 6, 2020)
The Daily Toll in charts and graphs. Good News is Coming if We Stick To it. Thank you Governor John Bel Edwards. This is what Real Executive Leadership Looks Like. Here are the. Day’s Summaries (April 6, 2020): This is what everyone is praying for. The COVID-19 curve is being flattened here in our State.… Continue reading Trump’s Corona: Louisiana By the Numbers (April 6, 2020)
Trump’s Corona: A Texas Size Dose of Stupid (April 6, 2020)
Well, there you go again. Two of the Republican Governors’ Leading Lights are heroically fighting the nasty little Bugger-19 by diverting Louisiana drivers (non-commercial) to the side of the road. Oh, that will surely flatten the Curve, Fellas. Good on Ya! Texas ramped up its big play Sunday April 5, following Florida’s earlier bold move… Continue reading Trump’s Corona: A Texas Size Dose of Stupid (April 6, 2020)
Trump’s Corona: Louisiana By the Numbers (April 5, 2020)
Here are the updated basic data tables and charts for Louisiana as of this evening. Nothing much to add, except that we seem to be in a sort of holding period. Perhaps an establishing plateau. COVID-19 Growth, but moderated. The money curve of daily deaths being clamped down did not get blown up today. Let’s… Continue reading Trump’s Corona: Louisiana By the Numbers (April 5, 2020)
Trump’s Corona: More Louisiana By the Numbers (April 4, 2020)
It is exhausting and disheartening to watch the COVID-19 numbers of illness and deaths spin ever higher and too often faster and faster. We have already commented that Louisiana’s Governor, following sound public health advice, invoked his considerable executive powers early and often. First state case: March 9. Multiple orders starting with Declaration of Public… Continue reading Trump’s Corona: More Louisiana By the Numbers (April 4, 2020)
Trump’s Corona: LAFL Race to the Top (April 2, 2020)
Here in the Southeast we are used to a variety of hard fought intersectional contests, usually athletic in nature. Native and transplants alike are justly proud of our outstanding college and prep sports teams. We believe with some justification that the SEC (our athletic pride and joy) is the Best in the Nation. As for… Continue reading Trump’s Corona: LAFL Race to the Top (April 2, 2020)
Trump’s Corona: Louisiana Tapping the Brakes? (March 30, 2020)& Hardy 1930 Another Fine Mess
We live in hope, all of us. Some states took the risks more seriously than others, earlier than others. Trump.45 blew it off until the last minute. He squandered whatever time delay was gained from initial restriction of travel from China in late January. His voluntary 15-day guidelines were issued on March 16. He spent… Continue reading Trump’s Corona: Louisiana Tapping the Brakes? (March 30, 2020)& Hardy 1930 Another Fine Mess
Trump’s Corona: Dark Underbelly of Testing (March 29, 2020)
Sad to say, we no longer have to wait weeks or months to accumulate data intelligence on this ever swiftly moving pandemic. The data accumulates like a blizzard, hour upon hour. Daily updates are insufficient. The best data reporters have been forced, and have been able to make updated numbers available around the clock, most… Continue reading Trump’s Corona: Dark Underbelly of Testing (March 29, 2020)