Al Gore On Trump Pandemic Response - All In - MSNBC

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Former Vice President Al Gore: “We’ve got to get through this in spite of Donald Trump. But it has been an irresponsible, incompetent, and in many ways disgraceful performance.” Aired on 04/27/2020.

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1. irresponsible, incompetent, and in many ways disgraceful performance

[Rhiannon12866]

2. It's a relief that so many are finally speaking out and telling it like it is

For too long, even the reporters were holding back, but it's gotten so outlandishly bizarre and dangerous that it's become impossible to ignore. And the entire world is noticing...

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3. Was glad to hear him say it.

If only the entire U.S. electorate would 'notice.'

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4. I don't see how anyone could possibly ignore it, but then I never could

Though it does help that so few are making excuses anymore and that leaders like Al Gore are speaking out - I really wish that Obama would.

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5. President Obama would not help persuade the great ignorant mass (sadly.)

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6. I know! If he speaks out, people listen!

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7. Many (who should listen) ignore,

become MORE intolerant, and inflamed.

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8. And that totally boggles the mind

Are these people possibly that blind - or just stupid?? I cant imagine...

[elleng]

9. stupid and ignorant.

Over the years, repugs damaged educational institutions in such ways as to make today's 'status-quo' inevitable.

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10. I cannot believe that West Point is going to such lengths to have Trump there for graduation

I know of no graduations that are taking place in person. My college has completely shut down, just checked the other day, no students, no workers. And my friend who is getting her Master's degree next month, after a long 5 years, isn't having a graduation either. It's just too risky.

[elleng]

11. Sad.

MAYBE this will get to them:

The Theodore Roosevelt episode was no isolated incident, but a portent of worse to come.

The firing of Capt. Brett Crozier as CO of the Theodore Roosevelt is a bad omen for civilian-military relations says the author of this opinion piece. (MC2 Jordan KirkJohnson/Navy)>>>

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016253839

[Rhiannon12866]

12. Good point, there is still so much we still don't know that it seems insane to take the chance

Especially with those who are regarded as the best and brightest. Not to mention the superhuman effort for everyone and the exorbitant expense!