American's are being asked to make a call--To assert their choice of life or money.
We are not one's to hide from hard work. This country came together and won WWII by filling factories with workers who had never worked outside their homes before. We are a nation of men and women who, despite our differences, work together for the greater good during times of struggle. It is our adherence to our social duty to make a united stand that makes us strong.
But we don't organize and find a common path alone. We accomplish it through good leadership- smart leadership, fair, and just leadership.
Roosevelt was an actual war president who brought a nation together. He said,
He was right. But we aren't the ones in power and it is not our responsibility to protect those who are... A leader willing to take responsibility and stand behind his word is precisely what the representatives of today are missing. What is our responsibility as a society? Is it our duty to risk our lives, go to war, for money? Are we so expendable that our sentience is outweighed by our monetary potential? I think not.
A wartime president does not lead out of incompetent, self-glorifying, delusion. He does not shift his responsibility onto others or tie ego-stroking requirements to life-saving measures.
THE PRESIDENT: I think they should be appreciative because you know what? When they're not appreciative to me, they're not appreciative to the Army Corps. They're not appreciative to FEMA. It's not right. These people are incredible. They're working 24 hours a day. Mike Pence — I mean, Mike Pence, I don't think he sleeps anymore. These — these are people that should be appreciated.
He calls all the governors. I tell him — I mean, I'm a different type of person — I say, "Mike, don't call the governor of Washington. You're wasting your time with him. Don't call the woman in Michigan." All — it doesn't make any difference what happens —
Q You don't want him to call the governor of Washington?
THE PRESIDENT: No, no. You know what I say? If they don't treat you right, I don't call. He's a different type of person. He'll call quietly anyway. Okay? But he's done a great job. He should be appreciated for the job he's done.
Trump makes ridiculous decisions, blatantly asserting his personal opinion, and then when his ignorant decision tanks, he hides from the repercussions with lies and blame. Any reasonable mind can follow a timeline and discern what happened- if they care to. When Trump blames the Governers for harming the economy and denies the severity of this pandemic, he puts undue pressure on the Governors. Then those governors take all that excessive pressure and pass on to the Mayors. Our poor mayors must try to weed through the nonsense strewn by the higher-ups so they can try to help the people of their communities. People who are also inundated with misinformation and despite all logical processing, actively fighting against staying at home and demanding aid from our government. This wide-spread dissonance places real facts- that their decision puts every other person at risk- behind their want to continue business as usual.
We who understand what is at stake, who are following the science, realize we are at the mercy of the most ignorant, greedy, and misinformed among us. We cannot give in to their demands. We cannot sit idle while our Fox News neighbors and officials decide that we should sacrifice our lives for their economic needs.
As thinking people, we know we should never place money ahead of human beings. As we watch what is happening, will they realize? Will they see in time that we must ignore this uneducated, yet highly opinionated President and his poor decisions? Denial will be harder and harder as our nation is sicker, and millions are dying, and those who survive are angry. Kissing Donald Trump's ass is going to become a painful discrediting of your own intelligence and integrity. Mistakes are being made, and people depend on leaders to listen to our doctors and do no harm.
Who worries about an economy or their political campaigning strategies when their country is fighting a pandemic?
People who get to sit in their homes while others risk their lives to keep the economy running.
People who get to sit in their homes while others risk their lives to keep the economy running.
Who withholds aid to American communities because their governor disagrees with him?
Malignant narcissists who feel they are owed exceptional treatment for negligent behavior.
Malignant narcissists who feel they are owed exceptional treatment for negligent behavior.
Who says he will not abide by a bipartisan bill passed by both houses but instead do as he likes?
A president who has no understanding of his limitations and who thinks he is above the law.
A president who has no understanding of his limitations and who thinks he is above the law.
The facts are that Trump is defeating himself by allowing American's to suffer and succumb to an utterly beatable virus. If Trump had listened to experts, we would not be in the situation we are in now. We could have recovered quicker if they had locked everything down. Experts are still saying shelter in place is the fastest way to get back to our regular economy. Business minds are panicked and are not thinking long term, but we are going to lose millions of lives because he is stubborn and egotistical, and people are listening to him without using their brains to the weigh facts.
Does Trump think we will forget these decisions? Does your boss think you will forget? Does Trump think he can lie his way out of this as usual? I doubt it psychology tells us that death is a pretty powerful emotional re-enforcer of memory and anger.
We have a group of spineless leaders and business owners who will not stand up for their fellow man. They resort to manipulation and bullying to try and get their needs met while discrediting any logical conversation that does not meet their immediate needs. The problems are compounded when our local officials allow businesses to influence their better judgment with illogical arguments. They second guess safety concerns that threaten a buck rather than stay strong for their constituents.
We've talked about leaders but what about heroes? What about those among us who go beyond the average?
"What would a "hero" do in a pandemic?"
A hero would first take the measures that save others from hurt, suffering, and death. They whip into scary situations and stare into the face of horror to do all they can to stand between innocent people and tragedy. They don't act for glory or notoriety. They need no pat on the back for doing well by others and they do not base their ethics on what looks best for economic advantage. Heroes act on innate reactions and respond to people's immediate needs to stay alive and healthy. They help in times of need because they value life and it is empathy that propels them. To put it simply, they do good because they are good. We need that right now. We need people who see others as worthy and necessary. This is a time of extraordinary need and as the thinkers of this world, we must discard our hierarchy of privilege and realize that every life is precious, equal, and worthwhile.
Watch who does what now. This is our chance to clean out the corrupt. We are being handed the perfect situation to elect politicians who embody our American morals. People who place value on humans and humanity. Politicians work for us. We pay them through tax revenue to represent us, and that means it is their job to serve, protect, and ensure our safety. They should be focused of every human's right to life. That is the whole reason we form governments and the main point to consider when choosing who represents us. The well-known and influential philosopher on government said
that the fundamental law of nature is that, as much as possible, mankind is to be preserved.
This moment is telling because a person with leadership qualities is humble and knows his/her limits.
A capable representative of the people puts the best mind's at the table with him to provide himself/herself an informed base for his important decisions. Without enough brains, you only have brawn. Ineffective leaders resort to sarcasm, lies, silencing, and brow-beating to demand everyone abide by their biased opinions rather than facts. The resort to threats and harassment to control rather than lead. See:
14 Signs of Psychological and Emotional Manipulation
that the fundamental law of nature is that, as much as possible, mankind is to be preserved.
"Locke used the claim that men are naturally free and equal. Legitimate political government requires a social contract where people transfer some of their rights over to the government to ensure the stable, comfortable enjoyment of their lives, liberty, and property."
This moment is telling because a person with leadership qualities is humble and knows his/her limits.
Forbes says of leaders:
- "Being a good leader is standing up for team members in crisis and conflict.
- It’s giving proper credit for accomplishments, acknowledging mistakes, or putting safety and quality first, great leaders exhibit integrity at all times.
- They know that listening is an integral part of communication.
- They hold themselves accountable first and foremost.
- They inspire, motivate, mentor, and direct. A good leader has faith in their ability to train and develop the employees under them. Because of this, they have the willingness to empower those they lead to acting autonomously.
- Every one of these qualities is absolutely essential to great leadership." (Forbes, 2018)
A capable representative of the people puts the best mind's at the table with him to provide himself/herself an informed base for his important decisions. Without enough brains, you only have brawn. Ineffective leaders resort to sarcasm, lies, silencing, and brow-beating to demand everyone abide by their biased opinions rather than facts. The resort to threats and harassment to control rather than lead. See:
14 Signs of Psychological and Emotional Manipulation
I believe we have to support rational discussion and make arguments for responsible and ethical decisions but to decide who "should" sacrifice themself for the economic betterment of others is not only unethical, it is illegal. Laws prevent discrimination for many things, including age. Let's vote for leaders who set aside their self-interests to make decisions for the greater good while the traits are clear and easy to discern. Human-based values are safety, protection from harm, and support of society. It is leadership that takes responsibility for decisions, work practice, and never wastes time blaming others.
Will you forgive these economy-obsessed leaders after they have killed your loved one? Will that paltry $1200 check afford you peace?
Will Trump still be your hero when you are sharing a ventilator with two other sick people, and an exhausted nurse dressed in a trash bag and wearing a three-day-old mask is caring for you?
What are you going to think when your husband, wife, or child is gasping for their last breath, and you can't even be in the room with them?
Will you still be wearing your MAGA hat?
Roosevelt also said, "We must go on to do all in our power to conquer the doubts and the fears, the ignorance, and the greed, which made this horror possible." He was talking about Nazi Germany, of course, but I'm saying we must do that same thing about Trump- right now.
I am a damn good grandma. I am healthy and strong, and I am one little girl's Ninny--Now, by God, I am worth more than dying for a stockmarket, a paycheck, and a bunch of rich slave-drivers. And so are you.
DEFY THE HIERARCHY AND STAY HOME. PROTECT THE PEOPLE AND SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN. WAKE UP AND REALIZE WHAT MATTERS.
Are the people still working essential to immediately sustaining life? https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/cutting-through-the-fog-how-to-navigate-72516/ That is the question to base decisions. If you are not out there saving a life today with your work, you are putting cities, employees, and, most dangerous of all-- medical personnel at an elevated risk of death. For what? For someone else's economic gain. Greed continues to be the things that threatens to kill us all.
