Impressed by the Trump administration part II

Too bad the personal hatred is blocking your view of reality.

posted by QuakerOats

Too bad the personal hatred is blocking your view of reality.

Pot, kettle, black.

posted by Heretic

Pot, kettle, black.

It's going to be interesting to watch Trump, and his impact on the Republican party, as he becomes increasingly unhinged and agitated over a lack of attention and control.

He's going to absolutely lose it when Twitter bans him.

posted by QuakerOats

First wave of vaccines arriving today.  Another massive win for Trump and the private sector.  If we had a socialist health care system we'd be waiting at least two years and facing economic collapse.

First vaccine came from BioNTech - a German firm run by two Turkish immigrants. Read today's article in the WSJ. Awesome story. Unfortunately for you, Trump had no involvement. 

I find it entertaining that TDS is  now mostly associated with Trump supporters ( who are pretty deranged anyway)

posted by gut

It's going to be interesting to watch Trump, and his impact on the Republican party, as he becomes increasingly unhinged and agitated over a lack of attention and control.

He's going to absolutely lose it when Twitter bans him.

Thought he was always unhinged, narcissistic, and egocentric, right?  We've been told that 24/7 for four years.

Amazing how he achieved more positive results for Americans and the nation than perhaps any other president, and certainly any other one-term president.

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

First vaccine came from BioNTech - a German firm run by two Turkish immigrants. Read today's article in the WSJ. Awesome story. Unfortunately for you, Trump had no involvement. 

I'm not arguing about first-to-market necessarily, I am talking about the type of leadership that involves basically marshaling the troops who can do the job, and then getting out the way and let it happen in the private sector.  This is what has occurred on many fronts in the battle with covid.

posted by QuakerOats

I'm not arguing about first-to-market necessarily, I am talking about the type of leadership that involves basically marshaling the troops who can do the job, and then getting out the way and let it happen in the private sector.  This is what has occurred on many fronts in the battle with covid.

Well, in this case, the first vaccine, he really had no impact in any way.  He has done things to encourage development in the US and anything he's done to fast track approval is good.  But he says, "don't let Biden take credit for the vaccines.  They were because of me."  That isn't true at all.  Obviously Biden doesn't deserve any credit for anything either.  But considering you posted the vaccines as a victory for Trump under the "Impressed by the Trump Administration" topic, I thought it was misleading.  

By the way, BioNTech, the German firm who is referred to in the WSJ story, received funding from two sources - private investors and the German health administration.  That a conflict for you?

Winston you gonna take the German vaccine if you the chance and not the Trump vaccine?  

posted by Fletch

Winston you gonna take the German vaccine if you the chance and not the Trump vaccine?  

Yes, I would take the vaccine developed in Germany.  Trump has not developed a vaccine as far as I know.

"The Trump Vaccine" sounds like the sort of thing that SNL writers would come up with to try to stretch out for a five-minute sketch that might contain 1 laugh-worthy joke. 

But I'm sure Alec Baldwin would have fun collecting $$$ to imitate him taking credit for stuff that other people worked many hours to create. So there's that!

posted by QuakerOats

I'm not arguing about first-to-market necessarily, I am talking about the type of leadership that involves basically marshaling the troops who can do the job, and then getting out the way and let it happen in the private sector.  This is what has occurred on many fronts in the battle with covid.

Well, when it comes to COVID, no one can deny that Trump's main reaction was to get out of the way and let whatever happen.

Denial from QOnon coming soon......

US steel orders on the rise

Increased demand has US steelmakers scrambling to keep with orders as hot-rolled sheet steel prices have doubled to $900 per ton, according to S&P Global Platts. The resurgence in demand "caught everybody off guard," according to Todd Leebow, CEO of Majestic Steel USA.

Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (12/14) 

https://www.foxnews.com/media/nbc-mocked-miracle-necessary-coronavirus-vaccine

Assume NBC will be issuing a release calling Trump the Miracle Worker.

Trump supporters: one of the greatest accomplishments of any president was creating this vaccine in such a short amount of time. Truly a miracle. 

Also trump supporters: I will never take the vaccine because it’s more dangerous than covid 

posted by geeblock

Trump supporters: one of the greatest accomplishments of any president was creating this vaccine in such a short amount of time. Truly a miracle. 

Also trump supporters: I will never take the vaccine because it’s more dangerous than covid 

Well done

And let's not forget Canada and UK got it first.

We know how Trump acts when he takes 2nd place, but what about 3rd place?!?

posted by QuakerOats

US steel orders on the rise

Increased demand has US steelmakers scrambling to keep with orders as hot-rolled sheet steel prices have doubled to $900 per ton, according to S&P Global Platts. The resurgence in demand "caught everybody off guard," according to Todd Leebow, CEO of Majestic Steel USA.

Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (12/14) 

Thanks President elect Biden! 

Am I doing it right? 

I like how Trump dismissed Barr today while Biden was certified as President Elect. Way to go.