Bragging, Blaming, And Complaining, But Never Personal Responsibility!: Trump’s Pandemic Response
I don’t know about you, but I’m sick – and – tired of this President, handling his duties, both the most serious, as well as lesser ones, as if, he was, still. either overseeing his family’s real estate empire, or hosting a game – show, type of television program! In what seems like a classic story, of someone assuming control, who is obviously, unprepared, and not – ready – for – prime – time, Donald Trump has appeared to, often, put his personal/ political agenda, and/ or, self – interest, ahead of the best interests of the nation, its citizen, and the world, as a whole. Even those individuals, who make up, his political core/ base, of supporters, would, mostly state, they are somewhat attracted by his unusual message, and the way, he articulates it. While, everything, the occupant of the White House, does, or prioritizes, is significant, in times of crisis, as we are currently undergoing, during this worldwide pandemic, we need to be served and represented by individuals, who seriously consider, preparation, ramifications, and overall sustainability of our planet, etc. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, 6 steps, in the current, Trump Game Plan.
1. A hoax: Step One, as it often is, is Trump’s proclamation, and declaration, an issue, which doesn’t fit neatly, into his agenda, is therefore a hoax, and/ or, Fake News! Our reaction, in the earliest stages, after our Intelligence Agencies, received early knowledge, appeared to be akin to, proceeding, with – blinders – on! Only history, will tell us, with certainty, what, and how much harm, and/ or, ramifications, these delays, may have created, etc!
2. He didn’t know: The first response, was, denial, and proclaiming, he didn’t know, or have knowledge, of the onset, or degree of implications!
3. Knew, but didn’t want to panic us: When it became obvious, through the news media’s investigative work, the President was informed, earlier, his story transitioned, and he claimed, of course, he knew, but felt, it would be harmful, to let the public know, in an attempt to avoid panic! However, when we think of how Mardi Gras, was handled, in New Orleans, and, the widespread, ensuing, health ramifications, there seems, to be something missing, from this explanation, as well!
4. Perfect response: As he has done before, Mr. Trump, proclaimed, his administration’s response was perfect (10 out of 10)! When confronted with questions, he never accepts fault or responsibility, but his first reaction, is usually, blame someone else, especially the media!
5. He did nothing wrong: No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes, and he did nothing wrong! How do we benefit, when someone, prioritizes blaming and complaining, and his image, seemingly, over the benefit to the public?
6. WHO was guilty: After blaming, the Democrats, health officials, and, basically, anyone who disagreed, no one should have been surprised, he would end – up, transferring blame to the World Health Organization, or WHO, for their inadequate response! While WHO made mistakes/ errors, they did offer, late last fall (2019), testing kits (which our government refused), and other, information. There have also been emails, which indicate, early knowledge, by our Administration, and, rather than being proactive, and looking at the bigger – picture, they either, denied, procrastinated, or, because of funding reductions, and earlier planning, were unprepared!
Wake up, America, we can’t afford, this type of business – as – usual! If we want to live, in a better, safer, more secure, healthier, more sustainable world, we must demand stronger, more prepared, leadership!
