Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

gulliver

(13,186 posts)
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 05:17 PM Jul 2020

We seem to be letting Trump and the Republicans get away with a double reverse on reopening.

Trump and his Republicans pushed for reopening too soon. They browbeat and ignored medical experts. They gaslighted and manipulated the people. It is failing miserably. But they keep pushing anyway. It makes them look like they are being stern and bold. They are "cracking the whip" and being "leaders." They are "rushing to the aid of the economy."

That's utter bull, and we can't let them get away with it. What Trump and his Republicans are doing is just delaying the return of the economy. They are substituting their DIY, arrogant numbskull "winging it" for a clear, well known, and easy-to-follow plan by medical experts. Lives would have been saved if Trump and his Republicans were anywhere but in charge, and our economy would now be much farther along toward reopening. All we needed was true leadership, but Trump and his Republicans arrogantly jumped in the way of people who actually know what they are doing.

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
We seem to be letting Trump and the Republicans get away with a double reverse on reopening. (Original Post) gulliver Jul 2020 OP
Can't get away with that. High daily infection/death numbers send the message loud and clear. tableturner Jul 2020 #1
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»We seem to be letting Tru...