CNN's Dana Bash Praises President Trump's Response - and Doubles Down After Backlash

Townhall  "I know April Fool's is only a couple weeks away, but I promise I'm not jumping the gun. CNN's Dana Bash really did have some wonderful things to say about President Trump and how he's handled the COVID-19 outbreak. Not only that, but she did it in front of her critical colleagues and she doubled down." . . .

. . . "Liberal pundits shamed her for sharing that opinion and suggested she had lowered her standards. But she refused to play that partisan game." . . .
Responding to criticism like we used to get in grade school when we stuck up for the class "goat":

As I said in the clip you posted below, this is a moment to be non-partisan, American and human - & the TONE the president set at today & yesterday's PRESSERS were remarkably different and welcomed. That's a fact. Let's all take a breath and remember we are all in this together.

. . .
Pigs were seen flying in New York. Wait! It was a CNN anchor praising Trump.  

"Outside of Fox News, which isn’t always so fond of Trump either, the left-leaning mainstream media have been unified in their hatred for Trump. The media outlets that are vying for first place when it comes to Trump-hatred are CNN and MSNBC. It’s gotten to the point where it seems that the only thing that constitutes news at those outlets is material that can be weaponized against Trump. Coronavirus, therefore, has been manna from Heaven for America’s media." . . .

CNN’s Dana Bash Gets Backlash After Praising Trump’s Wuhan Virus Briefing, But She Sticks to Her Guns  . . . "Good for Bash and good for sticking by her guns in being honest about Trump’s response, especially when so many Democrats and folks in media are not being honest and are trying to politicize it. Good for her for also implicitly making that point to Fernandez as he continues to do that very thing.

"rump has been doing everything he can to provide information and leadership. He has been since January.

"It’s nice to finally see it being noticed, if even a little bit, by CNN."

Also  here

It’s hard to believe that Trump is afraid of Biden

Bookworm Room
"A leftist opinion writer, who believes every lie about Trump, uses a strawman version of Trump to make the wacky argument that Trump fears Biden’s strength."

"Before five minutes ago or so, I’d never heard of Windsor Mann. According to his Twitter bio, he’s a “Member of @USATODAY’s Board of Contributors, contributor to @TheWeek, editor of The Quotable Hitchens, are you bored yet?” Well, I’m only a little bored. If that was all there was to Mann, he would be a big “Whatever” (as the teens say).

"What Mann’s bio doesn’t include is a statement that he doesn’t like President Trump. No, that’s too anodyne. He despises President Trump.

"His hatred for Trump has led Mann to write an unintentionally funny essay at The Week entitled, “Why Trump fears Biden.” It is the political essay version of Mary McCarthy’s famous slam about Lillian Hellman, “I can’t stand her. I think every word she writes is false, including ‘and’ and ‘but.’”

"When it comes to Donald Trump, Mann credulously believes every lie uttered about him. He probably still believes in Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy too. This is a guy whose brain has never evolved beyond believing what other people tell him without any analysis or suspicion. Reagan said, “Trust but verify.” Mann says, “If it’s mean about Trump, it must be true.”

"I thought it would be fun to fisk Mann’s essay because, really, what else can you do when a pundit says that one of the most effective American presidents ever fears a doddering career politician who is showing every sign of dementia? (I really don’t like The Intercept for the reasons Daniel Greenfield identifies, but Glenn Greenwald does a good job discussing Democrats concerns about Biden’s declining cognitive abilities.)

"So, here goes. I’ll first quote Mann, and then I’ll explain where he gets it wrong: . . ."    Read more...

Read also:  Coronavirus and the pernicious effect of the media’s lies about Donald Trump

The media’s lies about Trump and coronavirus are destructive, even as Trump does his best to slow the disease, allowing time for cures to be developed.

Here’s something to think about: Even as the Democrats constantly criticize Trump, they’re still pushing for open borders. In other words, either they don’t take the virus as seriously as they claim to (which is hypocritical) or they want the disease as a means to get rid of Trump and implement full-bore socialism in America (which is evil). 

Get Away From Me With That Coronavirus ****!

Infidel Bloggers

"A Twitchy Tirade:

1/As a San Francisco resident and business owner, I'm wondering--can I trust the health judgments of leaders who let thousands live on the streets in their filth? And if we are now getting homeless into shelter, why couldn't that have happened earlier? Doesn’t their health count? 

2/ All of a sudden we are supposed to accept 24-hour curfews "for your own safety" from people who order the police to stand down when Antifa & friends beat the hell out of taxpayers; people who refuse to enforce laws they don't like (death penalty, bail, property crimes) .../ 

3/ City leaders who literally give wanted alien criminals a public heads up when ICE is about to conduct raids are now telling me what's best, declaring a death penalty for businesses, no hearings or due process?! Forgive me if I don't fall right into line with the fascism .../ 

4/ which seems awfully situational. The Governor's suggestions yesterday that older and vulnerable people take extra care and stay inside seemed reasonable. Liberal city leaders decided to seize the opportunity and throw the whole economy into a tailspin as collateral damage .../ 

5/ but don't worry -- we'll soon have a government sponsored bailout for favored groups soon, funded with a tax increase crammed down the throats of the dwindling number of taxpayers. Homeless go back to the streets, illegal alien criminals get sanctuary, car break-one continue... 

6/ Criminals continue to be released from jail or not arrested at all, and we all become more habituated, like sheep, to the loss of liberty yet again, "for our safety." I'm not buying it. I don't buy it with FISA renewal, with gun grabbing, or with this sweeping lack of process./ 

7 SF Mayor London is tied to a corruption investigation of a federally indicted city bureaucrat she dated. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo mocked Trump supporters assaulted by criminals while police stood down. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff tips off wanted violent illegal aliens ... // 

8 .... these are the Bay Area rulers telling 7.1 million+ citizens -- more than the population of many US states -- to stay indoors, shut down businesses? Great judgment, all of them.

A possible COVID-19 treatment

Other companies also are working on treatments. The timeline for developing the drug is long, which is why people hope some company can 'take something off the shelf to treat it.

Don Surber  "Gilead Sciences, a biotech company, developed Remdesivir to treat Ebolae and the Marburg virus infection. It had some success against MERS and SARS. The company hopes this can work against COVID-19.
"Josh Bloom at the American Council on Science and Health reviewed it and said keep your fingers crossed.
"He wrote, "Remdesivir is a fairly potent inhibitor of corona virus replication with no obvious toxicity. It may or may not work as a pill but this is irrelevant at this time since it will probably be given IV. In another study in rhesus monkeys, data indicated that a significant concentration of the drug will be found in the blood and that an adequate quantity of the drug should be delivered to the sites where it is needed.
""Given the properties of Remdesivir as well as the desperate need for a corona virus therapy, I would estimate that the drug has at least a 50% chance of becoming the first drug to treat the virus."
"Repurposing drugs is not uncommon. Viagra was not developed for the purpose what now is its most common use.
"Andrew Joseph at STAT News explained how it works." . . .

A possible COVID-19 treatment

"Gilead Sciences, a biotech company, developed Remdesivir to treat Ebolae and the Marburg virus infection. It had some success against MERS and SARS. The company hopes this can work against COVID-19.
"Josh Bloom at the American Council on Science and Health reviewed it and said keep your fingers crossed.
"He wrote, "Remdesivir is a fairly potent inhibitor of corona virus replication with no obvious toxicity. It may or may not work as a pill but this is irrelevant at this time since it will probably be given IV. In another study in rhesus monkeys, data indicated that a significant concentration of the drug will be found in the blood and that an adequate quantity of the drug should be delivered to the sites where it is needed.
" 'Given the properties of Remdesivir as well as the desperate need for a corona virus therapy, I would estimate that the drug has at least a 50% chance of becoming the first drug to treat the virus.' " . . .

Suffering during this coronavirus mess?

Once someone was said to be asked what is an applicable saying that is good in all things, good or bad, on every occasion?
The answer:
"This too shall pass."

You know you can't keep lettin' it get you down

And you can't keep draggin' that dead weight around

If there ain't all that much to lug around

Better run like hell when you hit the ground

When the morning comes

When the morning comes

You can't stop these kids from dancin'

Why would you want to?

Especially when you're already gettin' yours

'Cause if your mind don't move and your knees don't bend

Well don't go blamin' the kids again

When the morning comes
When the morning comes . . .

CNN Caught ‘Maliciously and Intentionally’ Lying to America About Trump Coronavirus Comments

The Mental Recession  "For a full 7-minute segment hosted by CNN’s Ana Cabrera this past weekend, CNN repeatedly featured a total lie on screen, pushing the repeatedly debunked false claim that President Trump called the coronavirus a “hoax.”

"This is a shocking, inexcusable, deliberate effort by CNN to mislead Americans and spread misinformation about President Trump’s efforts to combat the coronavirus." . . .

"At least 6 entities have debunked the false claim CNN is still spreading:

• The Washington Post: “The full quote shows Trump is criticizing Democratic talking points and the media’s coverage of his administration’s response to coronavirus. He never says that the virus itself is a hoax[.]” (03/13/2020)
• FactCheck.org: “Trump said that when he used the word ‘hoax,’ he was referring to Democrats finding fault with his administration’s response to coronavirus, not the virus itself. Even after Trump explained his remarks, some Democrats … continued to wrongly accuse Trump of describing the coronavirus as a ‘hoax.'” (03/03/2020)
• CBS News’ Scott Pelley: “[Trump] said that the Democrats making so much of it is a Democratic hoax, not that the virus was a hoax.” (03/01/2020)
• Snopes: “Trump did not call the coronavirus itself a hoax.” (03/02/2020)
• Slate’s Will Saletan: “He was saying the hoax is that he’s handled it badly. Not the virus itself.” (02/28/2020)
• Check Your Fact: “He did not refer to the coronavirus itself as a hoax. … At no point in the rally does Trump directly call the novel coronavirus outbreak a ‘hoax’ or ‘conspiracy.’ In fact, he refers to the respiratory virus as a ‘public health threat’ and reiterates ‘we have to take it very, very seriously. That’s what we’re doing. We are preparing for the worst.'” (02/29/2020)

"What CNN did is not sloppiness or poor journalism – it is intentional malice and deception, and simply more evidence that the “news” channel is the propaganda arm of the Democrat Party." . . .

I am coronaed out

Tony Branco

Lloyd Marcus "After watching “Family Feud,” Mary and I usually flip to Tucker Carlson on Fox News, followed by Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham. For the past few days, we have not tuned into Fox.
"Folks, I have had my fill of corona-mania. Also, I am sick of people accusing me of being irresponsible and insensitive for not surrendering to the absurd Democrat and fake news media narrative that says Trump is handling the virus wrong and we're all going to die.
"Mary is a member of a keto diet Facebook group. Someone posted, “Does anyone have a recipe how to make toilet paper with cauliflower?” We both laughed out loud.
"Two guys are running for sheriff in our small town. One candidate hosted a meet-and-greet which Mary and I attended. The other guy canceled his meet-and-greet because of the coronavirus. We're voting for the candidate we met at his meet-and-greet.

"Incredibly, events in our town which usually only draw a handful of people are canceling because of corona. I tip my hat to the pastor of a local church who did not cancel his annual Wild Game Feast. Folks, you have not lived until you have eaten deer sausage and deer bologna.
"According to the CDC during the 2018-2019 flu season, an estimated 16.5 million people got sick and 34,000 died in the U.S. No businesses closed or events were canceled. Under 100, mostly elderly, people have died from corona and everything is closing, devastating our economy.
"I realize everyone has to do whatever they deem necessary to protect themselves and their family. All I am saying is I ain't playin'. I am coronaed out.
"Amid corona-madness, President Trump declared this past Sunday a National Day of Prayer. His Deplorable Choir sings, “Praise the Lord.' ” 

This Viral Coronavirus Rant From a Tennessee Nurse Will Make Your Day (VIDEO)
. . . Emily Annette made the video after going to the grocery store and encountering a hysterical woman who was yelling at a grocery store clerk who just happened to touch his own face while he was ringing up groceries.
"The fraudstream media has caused mass hysteria over the Coronavirus and Americans are panic buying and fighting each other for rolls of toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
"Americans are being bombarded with orders to wash their hands frequently and to avoid touching their faces.
"People have lost their minds and this woman’s rant was just the perfect comic relief we needed during this stressful time.
“ 'Ya’ll, there are so many stupid people in this world,” she said referring to low IQ people freaking out over the Coronavirus." . . . Make sure to watch the video until the end!

Dr. Ronny Jackson says Trump prevented American coronavirus pandemic on level of Italy, Iran

"...The president stopped it quickly and it’s going to save countless American lives."  — Dr. Ronny Jackson

Fox News  "Former White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson praised President Trump Monday night after he announced a list of guidelines that he and the White House coronavirus task force hoped will slow the spread of the pandemic within 15 days.
" 'The president has done everything he needed to do in this case," Jackson told "Hannity". "He’s acted quickly and decisively. He did what he always has done ... he went with his instincts."
" 'He put together a top-notch team and he was criticized.... despite that, he carried on and did what he needed to do for our country. He put the [China] travel ban in place," he added.
"Jackson said he does not expect the virus to spread at the rate that it has in places like Italy and Iran due to the president's "quick and decisive actions," notably his decision to restrict travel into the U.S. from China in late January.
"  'What’s going on in Italy and Iran is not going to happen here I think, because of the president's quick and decisive actions. I think we are going to be more in line with what’s going on in South Korea and things of that nature," Jackson said." . . .

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE  

"I saw Reince Priebus on a Fox show recently and he said since PDJT came to office, he had been meeting with pharmaceuticals, medical, manufacturing - don't know all the groups but he was making contacts. When this virus thing happened, he got in touch with those people and the result is the private-government solution to getting things done much quicker than if it was only the government. We know what a boondoogle that is. Posted by: 3XALADY

Bernie and his apt pupil Joe

Image by Timothy Bishop

Putin, Xi, and the mullahs favor Biden over Trump   Well, duh... As do TV talk shows, Hollywood actors, Professors, Democrat members of Congress, purple-haired women soccer players and, well, anyone wanting "death to America!".

‘Never Biden’ Movement Growing Among Bernie Supporters  “ 'We will never – NEVER boost or support Joe Biden or defend his abysmal record and terrible policy positions' ”

In the 2016 election, a significant number of Bernie Sanders supporters either stayed home, voted for Jill Stein, or even voted for Trump. They didn’t like Hillary Clinton, and they felt betrayed by the Democratic party.  Something similar is already taking shape in the 2020 election.

Will Bernie push Biden even further left? [Answer: Oh yes indeedy]

Biden's pledge to impose a threshold requirement for the race and gender of the next nominee is troubling. Such an absolute requirement would be unconstitutional if used for the admission to a public college. Yet it would be used for admission to the Court that created that rule. Jonathan Turley

 Biden would make America dependent on foreign oil again  "He would also be bowing
down to OPEC like Obama did." . . . "Unfortunately, both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders want to turn the clock back to the days of higher emissions and greater dependency on foreign oil. That is the certain practical result of the policies that both men outlined in their Sunday debate." .  .  .

http://www.terrellaftermath.com/

Let's Talk About Joe Biden's Terrible, Economy-Destroying Ideas 
"During Sunday night's debate with Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden promised to wreck the American energy industry. That would wreck the American economy. The Houston Chronicle reports:" . . .
. . . "The hard, cold fact is both of the remaining Democratic presidential candidates have said enough. They would: Keep the borders wide open in a time of global pandemic, crush American energy production, tax the you-know-what out of job creators, and thereby destroy what's left of our economy." . . .

Biden Goes Extreme: Give Oil Industry ‘No Ability’ To ‘Continue To Drill’, Take ‘Millions’ Of Cars Off The Road

Daily Wire  "Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden made extreme remarks during CNN’s presidential debate on Sunday night, suggesting that he would end the oil industry’s ability to drill, would ban new fracking projects, and would take millions of cars off the road.

“ 'No more subsidies for fossil fuel industry, no more drilling on federal lands, no more drilling including offshore, no ability for the oil industry to continue to drill,” Biden said. “Period. Ends.”

“No new fracking and, by the way, on the Recovery Act, I was able to make sure we invested $90 billion in making sure we brought down the price of solar and wind that is lower than the price of coal, that’s why not another new coal plant will be built,” Biden continued." . . .

Biden . . . Supports Taxpayer Funding of Abortion  . . . "The former vice president also reaffirmed that, if as president he gets to appoint a Supreme Court justice, he will appoint the first black woman. And he confirmed that he no longer opposes the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding of abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is endangered.

“ 'If I’m elected president my cabinet, my administration, will look like the country,” Biden said. “And I commit that I will in fact appoint a – I’d pick a woman to be vice president. There are a number of women who are qualified to be president tomorrow. I would pick a woman to be my vice president.' ”

Mainstream Media Reporters Spread Trump Quote Missing Vital Context About Wuhan Virus Response

Townhall

[NY] "Times reporter Julie Bosman defended sharing the quote out of context "because the second part of the quote repeats the first part, twice."

"Reporters from mainstream media outlets pushed a quote without providing vital context to how the federal government is helping the states while posting a New York Times story about President Trump's teleconference meeting with state governors and how they can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, commonly known as the Wuhan virus or Chinese coronavirus.
"The issue was how one quote made it seem like Trump was telling state governors to fend for themselves to get respirators and ventilators for severe cases of COVID-19. Many of the reporters left out the second half of Trump's quote, where he stated, "We will be backing you, but try getting it yourselves. Point of sales, much better, much more direct if you can get it yourself."
"Trump's point was that if state governors can get respirators and ventilators themselves more quickly than going through the federal government, then they should do so. However, the federal government will be assisting in providing medical equipment.

"The controversy over half of the quote was asked during the White House's press briefing on Monday." . . . 

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn Compares Trump and Republicans To Nazi Germany  One has to admire this President for what he has withstood from these ankle-biting Democrats.

Dem Gov. Cuomo Praises Trump And VP Pence For Quick Coronavirus Response: ‘Kudos Where Kudos Are Due’
I repeat:

Dem Gov. Cuomo Praises Trump And VP Pence For Quick Coronavirus Response: ‘Kudos Where Kudos Are Due’   A Democrat!

Trump's Wall: Border Wall Construction Revealed by Drone

Summit Peak Drones
Published by Kenneth Frantz, Summit Peak Drones on Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:57:48 GMT
Hat tip to Val Brose; Santa Maria, CA

"UPDATE! Just returned from 15 days on the border, from San Diego, Calif to Brownsville, TX. I droned and filmed all 23 new wall construction sites along the way. 50 hours of video taken onsite at over 80 locations. A huge undertaking. My video of entire Trump Wall will be published in one week on this channel. Watch for premier. The name of the video will be: "Trump Border Wall from Sea to shining Sea".

"During a trip to Arizona and New Mexico, I filmed the construction of new border wall being built east of Douglas, Arizona. An extremely impressive undertaking. This video hopes to remind viewers how incredibly innovative & productive our construction industry is. It reminded me of the Alaska Pipeline Project, in which I personally managed a small portion of. After the politics settle, our relationship with Mexico will dramatically improve, the environment will be just fine (as was the environment in Alaska post-project), the word "illegal" immigrant will be gone, and in its place increased & rejuvenating legal immigration:

"Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"