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Johnny2X2X

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24. Most of the deaths could have been prevented

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Wed Jun 1, 2022, 08:42 AM

Jun 2022

At least here in the US.

The US response to Covid in 2020 and then the Republican undermining of Biden's and other Dem's efforts to mitigate the spread will forever be the greatest failure in our nation's history. 1 million dead could have easily been 200,000 if Trump had decided to let the experts guide his policies and messages on Covid. 1 person deciding masks and vaccines were going to be his wedge issue killed 800,000 Americans.

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Lest we forget: Coronavirus cases worldwide: 533million. 6.3 mil dead. [View all] niyad May 2022 OP

I had my first ever run in with an authentic maskhole today. Hugin May 2022 #1

I am so sorry that you had such an encounter. Mine have just amused me (but niyad May 2022 #2

It was brief... Hugin May 2022 #9

One hopes it gave him pause for thought. niyad May 2022 #11

I can't stress enough... Hugin May 2022 #15

Yup, I did yesterday. Initech May 2022 #5

Still wearing a mask in public. 2naSalit May 2022 #3

Same here malaise May 2022 #4

The tourists are here and will be... 2naSalit May 2022 #7

Alas, the tourists are here all year round. niyad May 2022 #13

It's getting that way here. 2naSalit May 2022 #17

We just had our first major summer event, a travesty known as "Territory Days". niyad May 2022 #18

We had rain all weekend. 2naSalit May 2022 #19

I still do as well, even though I hate them. And I social distance as much as niyad May 2022 #6

I think it's coming time formy secoind one too... 2naSalit May 2022 #8

I got my second two weeks ago. Hugin May 2022 #10

Why unfortunately? niyad May 2022 #12

I would be happier if there were a line. Hugin May 2022 #14

Ah, I see. Thank you. niyad May 2022 #16

I am home sick. Took the test waiting for results. TigressDem Jun 2022 #20

Sending virtual hugs and vibes for strength and healing and endurance for you. niyad Jun 2022 #21

I have it. oh boy. TigressDem Jun 2022 #25

Yikes. Sending vibes for healing and strength. please keep us posted. niyad Jun 2022 #27

OK TigressDem Jun 2022 #30

Fingers crossed for best outcome. niyad Jun 2022 #31

I lost my mom to Covid...... AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #22

I am so very sorry for your incredible loss. Sending vibes for healing and peace and niyad Jun 2022 #23

Most of the deaths could have been prevented Johnny2X2X Jun 2022 #24

Sadly true. niyad Jun 2022 #29

Lots of people in our sphere are getting it, in Socal. My doc says lots of covid coming wiggs Jun 2022 #26

That is definitely not good. niyad Jun 2022 #28

My little dimpled darling caught it for the first time... Hugin Jun 2022 #32