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Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European coun
« on: March 05, 2020, 03:55:02 am »
Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European countries ban large gatherings
Eliza Relman Mar 2, 2020, 9:45 AM



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President Donald Trump insisted it is "very safe" to hold campaign rallies, which often involve gatherings of thousands of people, as the Wuhan coronavirus continues its spread in the US.

When asked by a reporter on Monday whether he thought it was "safe or appropriate" to hold rallies during a public health crisis, Trump first dodged the question and said Democrats should be asked the same question.

"These were set up a long time ago and others are," Trump said. "You could ask that to the Democrats because they're having a lot rallies."
When pressed on whether Trump thinks it's safe, he replied, "I think it's very safe."

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-says-campaign-rallies-are-very-safe-as-coronavirus-spreads-2020-3
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2020, 04:17:14 am »
Quote from: Chosen Daughter on March 05, 2020, 03:55:02 am
Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European countries ban large gatherings
Eliza Relman Mar 2, 2020, 9:45 AM



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President Donald Trump insisted it is "very safe" to hold campaign rallies, which often involve gatherings of thousands of people, as the Wuhan coronavirus continues its spread in the US.

When asked by a reporter on Monday whether he thought it was "safe or appropriate" to hold rallies during a public health crisis, Trump first dodged the question and said Democrats should be asked the same question.

"These were set up a long time ago and others are," Trump said. "You could ask that to the Democrats because they're having a lot rallies."
When pressed on whether Trump thinks it's safe, he replied, "I think it's very safe."

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-says-campaign-rallies-are-very-safe-as-coronavirus-spreads-2020-3

This is flu season.  Any time you go to the store, bank, doctor's office, work, auto shop, movies, sporting event, school, nail salon, spa, church, museum, restaurant, etc., you are taking a risk of contracting the flu.  You're chances of getting the flu are much greater than your chances of getting the coronavirus. 

Could things change and this eventually become a pandemic?  Of course.  Right now, the risk still remains low.  Yes, people should take precautions, just like they would take precautions to prevent getting the flu.

As far as his comment about the DEMS.  He is correct.  Did they not have campaign rallies?  Granted, he draws significantly larger crowds, but the DEMS did hold rallies.  I haven't heard any reports of people not voting for fear of contracting the virus, but that's also a possibility, though the turn out for Trump was significant.

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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2020, 05:22:16 am »
Quote from: libertybele on March 05, 2020, 04:17:14 am
This is flu season.  Any time you go to the store, bank, doctor's office, work, auto shop, movies, sporting event, school, nail salon, spa, church, museum, restaurant, etc., you are taking a risk of contracting the flu.  You're chances of getting the flu are much greater than your chances of getting the coronavirus. 

Could things change and this eventually become a pandemic?  Of course.  Right now, the risk still remains low.  Yes, people should take precautions, just like they would take precautions to prevent getting the flu.

As far as his comment about the DEMS.  He is correct.  Did they not have campaign rallies?  Granted, he draws significantly larger crowds, but the DEMS did hold rallies.  I haven't heard any reports of people not voting for fear of contracting the virus, but that's also a possibility, though the turn out for Trump was significant.

Answer no, it is not very safe.  Everyone needs to make their own decisions about whether they want to take health risks.  The answer is not the question about what Democrats are doing.  Its simple.  He doesn't need to cancel but he can speak for his own campaign as the president and say that of course there is risk.  Especially in large crowds.  Saying it is very safe is ,...……...a lie.  I live in Washington State.  They are closing schools to clean them.

And honestly tonight I wanted something at the store.  I decided it wasn't necessary today.  I am limiting community exposure because it is the responsible thing to do for my family.
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2020, 02:42:54 pm »
The MSM questioned the safety of a Trump rally but didn't question the safety of DEM rallies.  That's the point that Trump was making when he told them to ask the DEMS.  There is a double standard; one for Trump and the GOP and one for the DEMS.

Yes, everyone needs to decide for themselves and evaluate the risk of going to any venue, store, school, etc., especially with the widespread flu virus this time of year.
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2020, 03:33:25 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on March 05, 2020, 02:42:54 pm
The MSM questioned the safety of a Trump rally but didn't question the safety of DEM rallies.  That's the point that Trump was making when he told them to ask the DEMS.  There is a double standard; one for Trump and the GOP and one for the DEMS.

Yes, everyone needs to decide for themselves and evaluate the risk of going to any venue, store, school, etc., especially with the widespread flu virus this time of year.

Weird, I thought there was more to your post.  At any rate the President is CIC.  He is the one responsible for meeting the challenge of widespread coronavirus.  The response was from "little" Trump.  Who thinks about himself and politics in answer to every question.  Of course every rally or gathering is going to be a health risk at this time.  Doesn't make a difference if they are Democrat or Republican rallies.  Everyone knows that. 
 

If he was "president" Trump he would respond that every large gathering is a possible way to spread any sickness, whether it is regular flue, cold or coronavirus.  He could have said we are going forward with our scheduled rallies.  We will be happy to see all supporters who attend but understand if for your personal health safety you choose to stay home.  We will be thinking of everyone who is not able to attend and praying for their health.


Something like that.  But instead he barks politics instead of caring for the safety of people.  All about him.  Its an attack on him.  ****sheep****

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Alexander Acosta Labor Secretary resigned under pressure concerning his "sweetheart deal" with Jeffrey Epstein.  He was under consideration for AG after Sessions was removed, but was forced to resign instead.

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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2020, 03:37:53 pm »
Quote from: Chosen Daughter on March 05, 2020, 03:33:25 pm
Weird, I thought there was more to your post.  At any rate the President is CIC.  He is the one responsible for meeting the challenge of widespread coronavirus.  The response was from "little" Trump.  Who thinks about himself and politics in answer to every question.  Of course every rally or gathering is going to be a health risk at this time.  Doesn't make a difference if they are Democrat or Republican rallies.  Everyone knows that. 
 

If he was "president" Trump he would respond that every large gathering is a possible way to spread any sickness, whether it is regular flue, cold or coronavirus.  He could have said we are going forward with our scheduled rallies.  We will be happy to see all supporters who attend but understand if for your personal health safety you choose to stay home.  We will be thinking of everyone who is not able to attend and praying for their health.


Something like that.  But instead he barks politics instead of caring for the safety of people.  All about him.  Its an attack on him.  ****sheep****
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2020, 04:37:59 pm »
I'm just here because I wanted to see how the COV-19 is being twisted into just another anti-Trump screed today.

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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2020, 04:50:37 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on March 05, 2020, 04:37:59 pm
I'm just here because I wanted to see how the COV-19 is being twisted into just another anti-Trump screed today.

 :2popcorn:

I'm just here to witness the same stupid $hit, different stupid day.   And it never ends.   It's getting to be like a constant in the universe, in fact.   I have to wonder what all of this hatred for Trump is doing to the physical AND mental health of those consumed by it.    :shrug:
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2020, 04:52:12 pm »
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I'm just here to witness the same stupid $hit, different stupid day.   And it never ends.   It's getting to be like a constant in the universe, in fact.   I have to wonder what all of this hatred for Trump is doing to the physical AND mental health of those consumed by it.    :shrug:

It's not helping the membership....
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2020, 05:00:15 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on March 05, 2020, 04:52:12 pm
It's not helping the membership....

No.   People don't come here to read leftist BS.   They come here for information and like-minded opinions, discussions and conversations.  Yes, it's a thin line between allowing free speech vs. enabling leftist thought (all thoughts) vs. having an echo chamber.   I don't envy you the challenge.
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2020, 05:08:25 am »
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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2020, 05:41:19 am »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on March 05, 2020, 04:37:59 pm
I'm just here because I wanted to see how the COV-19 is being twisted into just another anti-Trump screed today.

 :2popcorn:

BTW CL is this what replaces the live threads for rallies?


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Re: Trump claims campaign rallies are 'very safe' as the coronavirus spreads, even as some European
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2020, 03:00:06 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on March 06, 2020, 05:41:19 am
BTW CL is this what replaces the live threads for rallies?

It's not supposed to be.  Feel free to post a live thread when you want to, I'll participate.
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