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suziewoozie Sun 04-Oct-20 23:31:28

Did this really happen or have I fallen down the rabbit hole?

Iam64 Wed 07-Oct-20 19:48:02

Yes you can just hear him, I'm the supersist super spreader they ever met

Whatdayisit Wed 07-Oct-20 19:03:23

Superspreader - Trump probably proud of that label.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 07-Oct-20 15:04:45

I’m inclined to agree with that comment, it works with Trump’s symptoms.

varian Wed 07-Oct-20 15:03:15

Donald Trump spent Tuesday tweeting frantically and immediately resumed posting on Wednesday morning, lashing out at enemies and pledging there would be no new economic stimulus talks on Capitol Hill until after November’s election, prompting fresh concerns that his release from hospital was premature.

The president has been accused of being the “superspreader” responsible for the current outbreak of coronavirus in the White House by top medical professor Dr Jonathan Renier of George Washington University.

Dr Renier told CNN he suspected the president himself of being “patient zero”, saying: “I think POTUS was infected with coronavirus for at least a week before he was admitted to the hospital… I think he's the superspreader.” Dr Julian Tang of Leicester University has meanwhile suggested Trump "is likely still infectious and shedding airborne virus each time he breathes”, regardless of what his medical team is telling the American public.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-news-live-us-election-update-latest-coronavirus-biden-twitter-b856135.html

varian Wed 07-Oct-20 14:58:59

Top US immunologist quits health role over Trump Covid response. Dr Rick Bright says administration ‘ignores scientific expertise and overrules public health guidance’

www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/07/top-us-immunologist-quits-health-role-over-trump-covid-response-rick-bright

Shropshirelass Wed 07-Oct-20 09:30:18

Just proves he is selfish in his consideration to others (his drivers) and that he is insanely mentally deranged.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 07-Oct-20 08:19:02

rosecarmel

He announced that there will be no Stimulus deal prior to the election- But the Fed suggested in so many words how much such a decision could negatively impact the economy-

I think this sudden decision is all of a piece with Trump trying to make himself look strong.

He is judging that at this point in the election it is more important for him to look as what in his terms is a strong leader rather than helping small business and the jobless, health etc.

It is always about Trump.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 07-Oct-20 07:05:47

We don’t know how the virus is going to impact Trump, nor whether it has run its course. One thing for sure the steroid will not cure him.

seacliff Wed 07-Oct-20 06:44:34

A steroid injection works wonders for my cats when poorly. Lasts about 3 weeks. ?

NotSpaghetti Wed 07-Oct-20 06:39:13

Don't forget, he has his doctors in his pocket.

NotSpaghetti Wed 07-Oct-20 06:38:41

He will probably go on taking steroids for some time yet.

rosecarmel Wed 07-Oct-20 03:20:34

He announced that there will be no Stimulus deal prior to the election- But the Fed suggested in so many words how much such a decision could negatively impact the economy-

annodomini Tue 06-Oct-20 20:07:14

Iam64, the steroid 'high' is a fact. Both my dad and I had polymyalgia rheumatica (not at the same time) treated with prednisolone, a common steroid. We were amazed at the change in Dad after just a day or two; and in my case, after I could barely lift my arms, the steroid had me out walking six miles within a few days. Not surprising therefore, that Trump is 'on a high'.

Iam64 Tue 06-Oct-20 19:53:07

GrannyGravy13, in the past I've been given an overall steroid to reduce the inflammation causing RA to flare and stop me functioning. The effects are amazing. For the first time, I understood by some people abuse steroids.
Trump said he feels better than he did 20 years ago. The injection I had lasted about 3 months. He was breathless on the WH balcony though. What a mess!

Elegran Tue 06-Oct-20 19:27:11

FannyCornforth It is important to Trump that he is elected for a second term because he will have another four years in the White House. He has found it far harder work than he expected, but he is in his element being able to hire and fire as he wishes, and bully people into agreeing with him or losing their jobs.

Through this policy (or if it isn't a "policy" then by having a certain personality and acting in a certain way) he has disposed of one lot of advisors after another who tried to guide him, and is left only with yes-men. It is important to them that he gets a second term, because their jobs depend on him.

There is also the fact that while in office he is immune to a lot of nasty legal stuff that will be waiting for him when/if he stops being POTUS and returns to being an ordinary citizen.

varian Tue 06-Oct-20 19:19:55

Facebook has deleted a post in which President Trump had claimed Covid-19 was "less lethal" than the flu.

Mr Trump is at the White House after three days of hospital treatment having tested positive for the virus.

He wrote the US had "learned to live with" flu season, "just like we are learning to live with Covid, in most populations far less lethal!!!"

Twitter hid the same message behind a warning about "spreading misleading and potentially harmful information".

Users have to click past the alert to read the tweet.

"We remove incorrect information about the severity of Covid-19, and have now removed this post," said Andy Stone, policy communications manager at Facebook.

An exact mortality rate for Covid-19 is not known, but it is thought to be substantially higher - possible 10 times or more - than most flu strains, according to Johns Hopkins University.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54440662

Whitewavemark2 Tue 06-Oct-20 19:19:04

FannyCornforth

Please forgive me for being daft
But why is it so important that Trump gets a second term, and to whom?
Why is it so important globally?
Please for heaven's sake, be gentle with me, I loathe the man.

It isn’t it would be the worse of results. It is only important for Trump and his cult followers imo.

Sparklefizz Tue 06-Oct-20 18:51:49

GrannyGravy13

I have to take steroids intermittently for asthma, at the beginning of the course when the dosage is high I definitely feel much better than I am with increased energy. These decrease along with the decreasing dose. He will come down with a heavy bump!!!

Yes, I experience the same.
Let's hope he gets that "heavy bump" !!

GrannyGravy13 Tue 06-Oct-20 18:45:31

I have to take steroids intermittently for asthma, at the beginning of the course when the dosage is high I definitely feel much better than I am with increased energy. These decrease along with the decreasing dose. He will come down with a heavy bump!!!

Badgranma Tue 06-Oct-20 18:43:57

He’s not really got it. He is pretending. What an arse! If he had it he would be too ill to grandstand like he is. He’s old and fat. It’s a ruse to get the sympathy vote and to dupe people that it’s not so bad. It is bad, but acknowledging that won’t get him elected. He is superman but it’s all total total bs.

FannyCornforth Tue 06-Oct-20 18:36:39

Please forgive me for being daft
But why is it so important that Trump gets a second term, and to whom?
Why is it so important globally?
Please for heaven's sake, be gentle with me, I loathe the man.

varian Tue 06-Oct-20 18:30:16

Sorry, I meant the USA Food and Drugs Authority (obviously a front for the Democrats)

Whitewavemark2 Tue 06-Oct-20 18:25:40

There is nothing to say is there?

varian Tue 06-Oct-20 18:18:56

It goes beyond pressurising WW he is actually prohibiting them from carrying out the tests necessary before any vaccine can be approved by the USA Food and Hygiene Authority.

It is absolutely essential for the Trump campaign that there can be a "miracle American vaccine" announcement before the date of the elecetion.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 06-Oct-20 18:13:36

Anyone watching CNN?

Reporting that a Trump is pressurising the drug companies to say they have a vaccine before the Election Day and regardless of whether the vaccine is ready or would pass the appropriate scrutiny etc.