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That measure for deaths is not really relevant unless every country is at a similar point along the curve. We'll see how the US fares eventually at the end of this. This type of pandemic has been discussed and prepared for going back to Bush Jr. The most recent "exercise" was Last October. We've gone over this, but the outcome is dependent on how quickly we acted, especially with the ability to test. That was a complete fiasco here. Deblasio, to a certain extent Cuomo, and the Federal Government were slow to act. Newsom was not. The US is more like handful of countries, not one contiguous one... Trump initially hoped it would just go away so his economy would not be harmed, and his media interactions showed this. Then, he finally figured out if he showed leadership that it would help him. Now you can't shut him up....

So you're saying they never saw the possibility of a pandemic that wouldn't need this level of testing? Nor did they have any simulations in the recent past? Sorry, this smacks of CYA...

I look at nfl.com draft tracker as a source.

Kushner, this guy shouldn't be anywhere near any type of decision-making... Two articles that I won't be surprised if they are related: https://news.yahoo.com/hospitals-feds-seizing-masks-other-210748808.html https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/US-Department-of-Defense-give-1-million-masks-to-IDF-for-coronavirus-use-623976 The last one came across my twitter feed yesterday, indicating the title of the article had been changed from originally stating the supplies were delivered by US military transport: http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/55030.htm If you click on the referred to tweet, it gets into the change in the original article.

Sounds like your view or model has changed on this?

Back in the "War Zoom," the NY Jets awake from their slumber to discuss their second selection in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft, or at least it seems that long…. The Jets have one more pressing need to address in this draft, an edge rusher. Had they been allowed to trade, they would’ve moved up a few spots to take Terrel Lewis with their other R3 pick, but alas rules are rules… Greggo W and the coaching staff are debating the merits of two prospects, Uche, a relatively known quantity, vs Alton Robinson, another prospect that is more athletic (he had the 3rd best 40 time among edge rushers), has a higher ceiling, but is somewhat raw. Uche would be used more like the Bills’ Alexander, moved around the line in pass rushing situations; however, they really need an edge rusher to complement strong-side LB Jordan Jenkins, who had 8 of the teams 35 sacks in 2019 (S Adams was second on the team). The staff decide to go with upside again: With the 79th selection in the 2020 NFL draft, the NY Jests select Alton Robinson, edge, Syracuse. @aristocrat and the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock... In a recent mock, Matt Miller had Robinson going to the Falcons in R2, and NFL.com tracker has him listed as the fifth best edge rusher. I’d be interested to hear other opinions on Robinson… As for the Jets' draft overall, they are happy with their first two selections of WR Jeudy and CB Gladney, and had they been able to trade they would've tried to make some moves that allowed them to get two players who could easily come in and start or contribute significantly at RT and edge, rather than two prospects who will see limited playing time. Always fun though! Thanks Virgil.

He certainly won't select my pick, since he took Chaisson in R1.

He post and ran...

If Lewis slides to the second round when the Bills are up, I'd be very happy if they grabbed him, despite his injury history. A round 1 talent.

The Jets wake up to find their nightmare scenario is real...seeing their RT go 3 picks earlier, now Greg Williams is sent into a spittle fueled rage as Lewis is plucked right in front of them.... regrouping, with the 68th pick in the 2020 nfl draft, the NY Jets select Prince Tega Wanogho, OT Auburn. The prince is more athletic and has a higher ceiling than Wilson, but is relatively raw as he only started playing football in his senior year of high school. However, he could be Darnold’s blind-side protector in the near future. @Kirby Jackson and the Panthers are on the clock.

? The Jets are very disappointed by this selection. They thought he would slip to them if the Bengals passed...

The musical chairs of excuses continues...blame obama.. The administration attracts grifters...

The Jets' paranoia regarding tampering was just that. While we would like to take our RT with this pick, we simply can't pass up both the value and need this pick represents, and we are very happy, no "glad," to make this selection: with the 48th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the NY Jests select Jeff Gladney, CB TCU. The Jets really needed to make an investment in a young CB, and Gladney has the skills to play both man and zone. Greggo is a happy man, and will most likely move the inconsistent Pierre Desir to Nickel, pairing Gladney on the outside with Brian Poole. @billspro and the Stillers are on the clock....

The NYJets are considering legal filing of tampering if the Cowboys don't cease and desist until after the Jets pick...

It's certainly something Beane has no issues doing. How far up would/should they go?

Exactly. I know someone associated with the org who is in the room on draft day. He said in the past he would get snippets on who they might take, but with Beane it's very very close to the vest.

If Becton was there, then that was the pick. Didn't want to use 11 on a RT.

The Jets were 100% correct. With the only other legitimate LT worthy of #11 gone (they would've moved Fant to RT), the Jets want to give Darnold a legitimate #1 and they get to flip a coin to choose, in their view, one of the 2 best in the draft. With the 11th pick in the 2020 NFL draft, the NY Jests pick (in the voice of Cary Grant), jerry Jeudy, Jeudy, Jeudy, WR Alabama. Jeudy gives the Jets a true #1 (breshad who?) and turns what was a pedestrian receiving core into One that rivals the Bills as top in the AFCE. @aristocrat and the Raiders are on the clock...

At this point, if they could, the Jets would be looking to trade back 3-4 spots and pick up an extra 3rd, as they are 99% certain on who the Browns will select (if they don't they will grab him), and they have 4 players they would be very, very happy with after the Browns' selection....

I have a difficult time imagining "recovery" at this point. I'm more worried about how slowly the current $ is being rolled out, like RochB. I think there will be some "changes on the fly" as they run into difficulties. Articles yesterday about banks not wanting to participate in the SBA program, taking 6-8 weeks to get payments to individuals that can't get it electronically, and others. All of these will weigh on any "recovery." I imagine it will take a long time for people to feel comfortable in public spaces again. Will you have to show your test results before you enter the Cap? We are dealing with so much uncertainty, any "recovery" will be totally dependent on what the government does....so....what are some things it should do? It will require viewing this situation as if it's a war-time setting. Before I make some suggestions, let me try to reiterate a concept that I've discussed here often, but apparently still hasn't sunk in--MMT. The federal government doesn't borrow what it spends into existence. Under the current "rules of the game," the spending in excess of taxes creates the deposits and reserves in the banking system that can then be used to purchase the bonds sold by the Treasury. The government's constraint is not how much it can spend, rather the available real resources it can put to use by its spending. Right now those resources are significant and growing... So, for the US, there is no question about "how you pay for it," rather the government can spend whatever congress passes, only limited by the resources available. Under current law, the Treasury has to sell bonds equivalent to the deficit, and those bonds are bought by the banking system from the deposits/reserves received by government spending. There is a workaround, the Treasury does have the power to mint coin, and in my circles there has been talk about minting a $1 trillion platinum coin to "fund" the spending. Regardless, some things I think should happen after the next 2-3 months: 1. Something akin to Yang's UBI of $1,000 per person,phased out with higher incomes. We'll need to make sure the poor and unemployed can eat and have a place to sleep, else society will crumble... 2. Relatedly, some kind of public-private employment partnership focused on ***** health practices. We are going to need a shitload of people to clean and disinfect public/private places, and that cost should not be placed solely on the private sector. New Era's seats will need to be disinfected before every game...These jobs should pay a level above the UBI, and the more people doing this, the less receiving UBI. 3. We will have to figure out a way to ensure everyone has health insurance. 4. An infrastructure bill is a good idea, and should be part of the overall post-crisis stimulus--not sure on the $ amount given all these other proposals. 5. Ensure the food security of the nation. The federal government should do everything it can to ensure the domestic food supply chain stays whole, and the rest of the world will also need our surplus of grains. Pick up that milk! 6. An industrial policy that is focused on ensuring we have the domestic supply capacity to meet this type of crisis in the future. This would be similar to what trump is doing in the trade war, but instead mandate a level of domestic production for essential products. 7. Eliminate a significant proportion of outstanding student loan debt. These are the people who are in their prime years of spending, and spending that goes to debt repayment does next to nothing for the real economy. So, my somewhat random thoughts on how to ensure we transition as quickly as possible, but we'll never get back to how things were.....

I know we'll never agree on this, but from my observations, as I've stated too often so I won't belabor it after this, he was more concerned about the economy than the virus. At some point the switch went on, and he realized it would not hurt him if he started leading. Just look at his press conferences and how he changed. In fact, now he uses them as campaign events.

Oh, sure I understand the political nature of the source, but that doesn't mean it's incorrect. Of course, I posted it because it fits what I was saying a month ago based on my observations of trump, and from someone (me) who has been both (mainly) critical and (sometimes) supportive.

This is an extraordinary event, and it's designed to help small businesses make it through. What would Wall Street do....?

Then there's this, which my detractors here won't like....https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/04/inside-trumps-decision-to-back-off-of-his-easter-coronavirus-miracle It took him awhile to figure out leading on this would overcome the economy tanking...