You Americans forget the difference between the US and the UK (and most other countries by the way). The UK is a single country with a single government and when it says to do something generally people do it. As it happens if the govt doesn't say the right things at the right time then you get chaos which they did.
Now the US is a collection of individual states which runs loosely as a federation under the US federal govt. So there are heaps of things where there is a distinct lack of clarity between who does what and why. eg you try and get a prescription filled in a different state than where it was issued. So you already have chaos built in.
And to add to that you have some issues in the constitution (freedom of speech etc) which complicates various responses.
So you have a central govt that maybe wants to do the right thing BUT you have so many other things working against that with an end result that it is impossible for anybody to act for the greater good. Trump is just a side issue and not even worth discussing in this context. I do have to add that I feel you also have a lot of people who are incapable of understanding what the greater good even is. Hence wandering about without masks or social distancing is a selfish response to the greater good. And who am I to criticize any of you if you are determined to commit suicide or even moving the US into an also ran position.
This virus is real. It can and does kill you. If you recover you have a good chance that you will end up with lifetime health issues. And still you wander about as if nothing was going on.
And before anybody gets stuck into me I do feel for the issues you have with police brutality. This is an ongoing problem, it has been there for decades, and nobody has yet decided to actual fix it. But unfortunately now is not the time to attempt it. In 50 years time they will look back (not that this is any issue for all those currently participating in this craziness because you will all be dead) but it sure as hell will be an issue for your grandchildren. They will wonder what on earth were those old bastards even thinking since they helped screw up such a calamitous time.

You Americans forget the difference between the US and the UK (and most other countries by the way). The UK is a single country with a single government and when it says to do something generally people do it. As it happens if the govt doesn't say the right things at the right time then you get chaos which they did.
Now the US is a collection of individual states which runs loosely as a federation under the US federal govt. So there are heaps of things where there is a distinct lack of clarity between who does what and why. eg you try and get a prescription filled in a different state than where it was issued. So you already have chaos built in.
And to add to that you have some issues in the constitution (freedom of speech etc) which complicates various responses.
So you have a central govt that maybe wants to do the right thing BUT you have so many other things working against that with an end result that it is impossible for anybody to act for the greater good. Trump is just a side issue and not even worth discussing in this context. I do have to add that I feel you also have a lot of people who are incapable of understanding what the greater good even is. Hence wandering about without masks or social distancing is a selfish response to the greater good. And who am I to criticize any of you if you are determined to commit suicide or even moving the US into an also ran position.
This virus is real. It can and does kill you. If you recover you have a good chance that you will end up with lifetime health issues. And still you wander about as if nothing was going on.
And before anybody gets stuck into me I do feel for the issues you have with police brutality. This is an ongoing problem, it has been there for decades, and nobody has yet decided to actual fix it. But unfortunately now is not the time to attempt it. In 50 years time they will look back (not that this is any issue for all those currently participating in this craziness because you will all be dead) but it sure as hell will be an issue for your grandchildren. They will wonder what on earth were those old bastards even thinking since they helped screw up such a calamitous time.

Looking at the Democrat response to the protests and how they want money to bailout all their failed cities under the guise of virus bailout money, how can anyone criticize Trump? In fact if you follow the time line, he responded weeks before to this virus by enacting a travel ban while the Democrats encouraged social get togethers. The Democrats have the media in their pocket however, so many stories of their failures get buried while Trump is put under a microscope. The hypocrisy of this New Democrat Party and the biased Leftist media is incredible.

Not picking a side. Just answering your questions. He does not develop vaccine but does provide funding for research. The economy was not on the brink when he took office. Stock reports you mention will show that the brink was when George W left office. Yes, everyone dies. We have doctors and medical researchers that try to extend life. That’s why we have them. Right now they recommend wearing masks in public to help Stop the spread and extend life until a vaccine is developed. We were both in the military. Weren’t we both taught to lead by example?

What are you a retired CEO of? A garage sale conglomeration?
Trump fires medical experts he hired after their findings disagree with his agenda.
He was a major factor in destroying the economy; if he keeps his hands off and mouth shut it'll help
Wall Street ain't Main Street. Basically a bunch of rich people playing poker on an infinite horse race.
Covid kills @ 2% of the 60% that got sick. Folk play games with the numbers that go into that 60%. But that doesn't change the reality. Trump hasn't done anything real to help. Pence is a figurehead to divert attention.
Bill Nye can't save you.

You Americans forget the difference between the US and the UK (and most other countries by the way). The UK is a single country with a single government and when it says to do something generally people do it. As it happens if the govt doesn't say the right things at the right time then you get chaos which they did.
Now the US is a collection of individual states which runs loosely as a federation under the US federal govt. So there are heaps of things where there is a distinct lack of clarity between who does what and why. eg you try and get a prescription filled in a different state than where it was issued. So you already have chaos built in.
And to add to that you have some issues in the constitution (freedom of speech etc) which complicates various responses.
So you have a central govt that maybe wants to do the right thing BUT you have so many other things working against that with an end result that it is impossible for anybody to act for the greater good. Trump is just a side issue and not even worth discussing in this context. I do have to add that I feel you also have a lot of people who are incapable of understanding what the greater good even is. Hence wandering about without masks or social distancing is a selfish response to the greater good. And who am I to criticize any of you if you are determined to commit suicide or even moving the US into an also ran position.
This virus is real. It can and does kill you. If you recover you have a good chance that you will end up with lifetime health issues. And still you wander about as if nothing was going on.
And before anybody gets stuck into me I do feel for the issues you have with police brutality. This is an ongoing problem, it has been there for decades, and nobody has yet decided to actual fix it. But unfortunately now is not the time to attempt it. In 50 years time they will look back (not that this is any issue for all those currently participating in this craziness because you will all be dead) but it sure as hell will be an issue for your grandchildren. They will wonder what on earth were those old bastards even thinking since they helped screw up such a calamitous time.

What are you a retired CEO of? A garage sale conglomeration?
Trump fires medical experts he hired after their findings disagree with his agenda.
He was a major factor in destroying the economy; if he keeps his hands off and mouth shut it'll help
Wall Street ain't Main Street. Basically a bunch of rich people playing poker on an infinite horse race.
Covid kills @ 2% of the 60% that got sick. Folk play games with the numbers that go into that 60%. But that doesn't change the reality. Trump hasn't done anything real to help. Pence is a figurehead to divert attention.
Bill Nye can't save you.

Are you a substandard reader as well as a substandard thinker? I'm a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. I spent 20 years keeping the electronics working on the jet aircraft that kept you safe at night. Where do you get CEO out of that? I think you need to catch a good whiff out of the O2 tank that you should be carrying around with you. It might clear your head a bit.
Do you mean PRESIDENT Trump hasn't gotten his hands dirty working on a vaccine? I guess he should have gone to medical school to be qualified to act as PRESIDENT of the U.S.
Like it or not, Wall Street IS the economy and we would all be dead without it.
Surprisingly, we agree on ONE point. I wish PRESIDENT Trump would divorce himself from twitter. It often back fires on him in the public eye. BUT, that's who he is and the way he does business. Who are you and I to expect him to change that?
And yes, he had my vote last time and he has it again this time around. And if it were possible and if he continues his good work I would vote for him a third time. But WAIT, he's a Republican. It's the demoncrats who cheat and scheme and lie and steal on election day.