Oso planning to go pro
I get that. But its not know by that anywhere else but the White House and his media lapdogs. CDC, WHO and every other media organization is calling it something else.
I have zero doubt that those labeling it the "China" flu or virus are doing so to cast blame and deflect criticism from the domestic response.I also have zero doubt that this is just about the least important issue to fret over right now.
You are correct on both counts.
At least he didn't call it the Kung Flu?
Yup, was surprised that one got you on a tangent! Stay focused fluffy!
If I was Chinese I would be afraid of being attacked if I went out today.
Seriously? Come on man.I have 3 Chinese coworkers, one even based in the Deep South, and the only thing they've gotten asked if if they had visited China recently and/or if their family there was ok.
When the virus was only in China I imagine all asians in America faced some racial profiling. If I was Chinese I would be afraid of being attacked if I went out today.
A few weeks people were not eating at Chinese restaurants and visits to various city Chinatowns were way down.The Connecticut governor and Attorney General (who is Chinese-American, last name Tong) went out to dinner together at a Chinese restaurant as a show of support.
For the record - I understand. I should choose my words more carefully. But my point remains - why have only 27k been tested if 75k tests are available and lots more are coming online? I think part of it is that that labs can't process them fast enough - but as Goooo points out, processing capability is increasing daily. At this point the fact that only those at high risk or in hospitals can get tested is a f*cking failure.
I saw these ideas stated by Elizabeth Warren on minimum conditions for any industry bailout.(And for crying out loud, please don't go nuts because it's Elizabeth Warren stating them.) Sounded like many of the statements mirrored earlier Scoop comments.We’re not writing blank checks to giant corporations. Any taxpayer dollars that go to help big businesses during the coronavirus crisis should come with the following minimum requirements:1. Companies must maintain their payrolls and use funds to keep people working or on payroll.2. Companies must provide a $15 minimum wage within one year of the national emergency declaration ending.3. Companies are permanently prohibited from engaging in share repurchases.4. Companies are prohibited from paying out dividends or executive bonuses while they are receiving any relief and for three years thereafter.5. Companies must set aside at least one seat – but potentially two or more, as the amount of relief increases – on the board of directors for representatives elected by workers.6. Collective bargaining agreements should remain in place and should not be reopened or renegotiated pursuant to this relief program.7. Corporations must obtain shareholder and board approval for all political expenditures.8. CEOs must be required to personally certify a company is in compliance and face criminal penalties for false certifications.Congress must set up an oversight body, modeled on the Congressional Oversight Panel and the SIGTARP program for the bank bailout, but with real funding & subpoena power. We need real accountability to make sure these conditions are met.
Wuhan flu ain't nothin to f#ck with.
There is a difference between some xenophobic avoidance of people who they think were home for Chinese New Year, were exposed, etc... and physically assaulting and attacking individuals of Chinese/Asian descent in the street. The former is a tad ignorant, the latter is a stretch that borders on urban legend.