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Auggie

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23. Yeah, but ...

Reply to paleotn (Reply #19)

Sat Apr 25, 2020, 09:43 AM

Apr 2020

it's not entirely Trump's crew. There are very shrewd P.R. agencies, campaigners and influencers, U.S. and Russian, plus massive oligarchy wealth from local and abroad, all working for Trump. They were just smart enough to squeak out an electoral college win four years ago. I'm really, really, frightened they'll do so again, especially with COVID-19 by their side.

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US stays away as world leaders agree action on Covid-19 vaccine [View all] muriel_volestrangler Apr 2020 OP

I wouldn't be surprised if the U.S. came up with a vaccine and/or cure, no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 #1

The Trump Crime Family has already been caught trying exactly that. Eugene Apr 2020 #4

And the water supply... zentrum Apr 2020 #6

And control it. n/t Harker Apr 2020 #8

Well, they can't control the virus. ananda Apr 2020 #26

A cure would cut into Scarsdale Apr 2020 #2

K & R Kaiserguy Apr 2020 #3

Put them behind bars... Maxheader Apr 2020 #5

What could this administration add to the Scarsdale Apr 2020 #7

One more shake my head in wonder moment after KPN Apr 2020 #9

Wouldn't be surprised if TrumpCo is using COVID-19 to steal the November election Auggie Apr 2020 #10

Well, if he is, his execution stinks. paleotn Apr 2020 #12

That remains to be seen. A lot can happen in a few weeks ... Auggie Apr 2020 #17

Granted....but.. paleotn Apr 2020 #19

Yeah, but ... Auggie Apr 2020 #23

+1 ancianita Apr 2020 #34

No, it'll be wonderful! Oh, wait... Grokenstein Apr 2020 #22

They should invite a group of US state governors. Those who get it.... paleotn Apr 2020 #11

Donny's about as useful at a WHO meeting Grokenstein Apr 2020 #13

Yep, they'll get a lot more done without him participating. tanyev Apr 2020 #18

He won't use the world vaccine, no profit. He will have some small firm which he owns approved. lark Apr 2020 #14

it's way more than that. lark Apr 2020 #15

Two things need to happen. qwlauren35 Apr 2020 #20

Excellent plan - I will sign up for that! lark Apr 2020 #21

Another variation of the Republican mantra, "I've got mine, too bad for you" dlk Apr 2020 #16

I am sure that weren't missed. What would anyone associated with Trump have to add except crap. olegramps Apr 2020 #24

I bet the world leaders didn't suggest drinking bleach, injecting disinfectants left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #25

Yeah, the CDC. Igel Apr 2020 #27

Dr. Don has retreated into his R&D lab. Hint: Something involving magnetics or electricity. NCjack Apr 2020 #28

This has "dog and pony show" written all over it Steelrolled Apr 2020 #29

Oxford sure has been touting that they expect to have a vaccine ready for the public by the still_one Apr 2020 #30

As a global power we have become irrelevant. nevergiveup Apr 2020 #31

So unacceptable that a US scientist or doctor from CDC or NIH are not participating. I HATE trump.nt iluvtennis Apr 2020 #32

This is just awful. The complete opposite of how we handled ebola. SunSeeker Apr 2020 #33

If Trump wanted to lead, he would lead. Initech Apr 2020 #36

Are the drug companies happy about losing US influence in WHO BrightKnight Apr 2020 #35

pariah nation 0rganism Apr 2020 #37