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Considering the models projected between 2 and 5 million deaths, and we're now down to predictions of 60k...seems like a rather conservative claim. Unless, of course, the models were crap to start with and Trump's leadership wasn't responsible for those reductions...
I am not aware of a model that projected 5 million deaths. Did I miss something?
All models project best and worst case dependent on assumptions. The 2 million worst case assumed no controls and no change in individual behaviors. The Federal social distancing and gathering “ guidelines and then the majority of states issuing Stay at Hkme orders were “ controls” which prompted changes in individual behaviors.
Trump today claimed the guidelines saved at least 500,000 lives.
I don't think a virus epidemic can be considered an "insurrection." Trump can't reopen the economy because he never closed it in the first place.
He did not want to be associated with shutting it down, takes credit for saving 500,000 lives and seems to want to usurp state authority to reopen. That seems a tad political.
Sounds like the Texas governor is implementing a similar plan to slowly open the govt. like the north east and west coast governors.
It looks like it will be a very well thought out and planned for roll out considering the number of virus cases, etc.
It will probably be more serious and timely than this:
"This will help us as we think through what it takes to re-enter and to get our economies moving again." —Gov. John Carney (D-Delaware)
"We should start looking forward to 'reopening,' but reopening with a plan and a smart plan because if you do it wrong, it can backfire." —Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-New York)
"It's our responsibility to steer our way through these uncharted waters, and figure out a way back." —Gov. Tom Wolf (D-Pennsylvania)
"Working together makes the most sense...doing this methodically, but doing this now." —Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Connecticut)
"...a smart, targeted approach to slowly reopen the economy in a way that keeps everybody...safe." —Gov. Gina Raimondo (D-Rhode Island)
Actually, I'm thinking that the words he used are important. You're claiming to, but in at least two comments you've written about what he said, you haven't even provided an exact quote or a link to the tweet.
Again, I'm pretty sure he was specifically referring to guidelines, if it's what I saw in passing earlier. I'm asking you for the specifics, since you're the one making the assertion. If you're not interested in supporting that assertion, that's fine. I'll just chalk it up to "probably another lefty not knowing what they're talking about."
I watched the 2 hour Trump 2020 televised rally ( aka press briefing) today. Feel free to google it and watch.
Trump tweeted his perception of authority at 9:53AM
California has the 5th largest economy in the world.
Texas does indeed come in at #10, between Brazil and Canada.
Please direct us to a link please....
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