The LuLac Edition #4,247, March 26th, 2020

IN CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, TRUMP ALLIES SAY THEY'RE READY TO DIE FOR THE ECONOMY

Conservative supporters of President Trump are increasingly volunteering to risk death — and implicitly the deaths of elderly and at-risk Americans — from the coronavirus if it will help the economy.
The push for Americans to get back to work in the face of an unprecedented economic downturn began last week but accelerated on Sunday evening, after the president began pushing the message that “we cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself.” On Wednesday, Trump said he “would love to have the country opened up by Easter,” which falls on April 12. Public health experts say it is impossible to predict now when it will be safe to end social-distancing measures but are virtually unanimous in believing they will be needed beyond then.
On Monday evening, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick explained how the trade-off of saving lives versus spurring the economy worked in his mind.
“I just think there are lots of grandparents out there in this country like me … that what we all care about and what we all love more than anything are those children,” said Patrick, who turns 70 next week, on Tucker Carlson’s primetime Fox News show. “My message is that: Let’s get back to work. Let’s get back to living. Let’s be smart about it, and those of us who are 70-plus, we’ll take care of ourselves, but don’t sacrifice the country. Don’t do that. Don’t ruin this great American dream.” needed beyond then.
On Monday evening, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick explained how the trade-off of saving lives versus spurring the economy worked in his mind.
“I just think there are lots of grandparents out there in this country like me … that what we all care about and what we all love more than anything are those children,” said Patrick, who turns 70 next week, on Tucker Carlson’s primetime Fox News show. “My message is that: Let’s get back to work. Let’s get back to living. Let’s be smart about it, and those of us who are 70-plus, we’ll take care of ourselves, but don’t sacrifice the country. Don’t do that. Don’t ruin this great American dream.”
Wow! This is what is called a cult. Sacrificing yourself not in a war for freedom, not in a just cause but for the American all mighty dollar. 

 Somewhere Jim Jones is smiling ruefully saying, “That’s some powerful Kool Aid those right

wing Trump-ites are drinking.  (aol news, LuLac)

SMERCONISH’S BLUNDER

Michael Smerconish (Photo: Politico)

I usually agree with Michael Smerconish. I actually came to see him at the Jewish Community Center last April. I love his TV shows. But today on radio I was astounded to hear him say it was wrong for the lawmakers to put a provision in the stimulus bill that gave President Trump  carte blanche to do whatever he wanted with the money. Are you serious?
This is the President who has violated all laws regarding his own personal finance. This is a President who has given tax breaks to the rich and screwed the middle class. This is the President who has enriched himself and his business by flouting the law. This is a President who doesn’t know the meaning pf the words blind trust.
Quite frankly, I’m stunned that a savvy commentator like Smerconish can put blind faith and trust in this President on this crucial matter.

MESSAGE FROM MATT CARTWRIGHT

I hope you are well. I wanted to send over a quick email updating you on the COVID-19 situation across Pennsylvania. With over 600 cases in our state and growing, the legislature is considering moving the primary election to June and Governor Wolf has issued a stay-at-home order for Monroe County in PA-08 -- as well as these others:
Allegheny
Bucks
Chester
Montgomery
Delaware
(The city of Philadelphia was already under this order)
This announcement came as COVID-19 claimed another life in Monroe County, as well as its first in Lackawanna. I’m keeping these northeastern Pennsylvanians and their loved ones in my thoughts today.
If you are under a stay-at-home order in Monroe or any of the other impacted counties, it’s important to ask yourself: “Do I really need to leave the house?” I know it’s hard to be away from family and friends, and I know it’s even harder for the people who don’t know how they’re going to pay their bills if they can’t go to work or open their business. But we are going to beat back this pandemic by practicing social distancing and remaining in our homes for the time being, except for the most essential tasks. In the meantime, I will keep fighting to make sure working people and the most vulnerable among us are taken care of in these difficult and uncertain times.
Even if you’re not currently impacted by the Governor’s order, it’s important to still follow CDC guidelines and practice social distancing as much as possible. When you absolutely must be out and about, make sure you frequently wash your hands and keep 6 feet apart from all other persons.
This virus may impact our lives for quite some time. It’s important for us to unite and face this threat together.

MEDIA MATTERS

WALN TV

BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM

Tune in Sunday morning at 6 on 94.3 The Talker; 6:30 on 1400-The Game, NEPA's Fox .Sports Radio and 106.7 fm; and at 7:30 on 105 The River.

ECTV PREVIEW

Social isolation is the norm for us right now because of the Coronavirus. But it's a way of life, and more important than ever now, for organ donor recipients! Tony Harding, a donor recipient and donor advocate, joins ECTV PREVIEW host David DeCosmo, via computer video link during the week on March 30th to discuss the danger and the need for more organ donors.
PREVIEW is seen 3 times daily on Comcast channel 19 and on the electric city television YouTube page.

BUDDY RUMCHEK

Want to hear some great parodies on the news? Tune in to WILK Radio at 6:20 and 8:20 AM on Mondays. As Ralph Cramden used to say, “It’s a laugh riot!”

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The Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC) is formed in Lusaka, Zambia….The Mariel boatlift from Cuba begins……New York City's Transport Works Union Local 100 goes on strike, which continues for 11 days…The 1980 United States Census begins. There are 226,545,805 United States residents on this day.and forty years ago the number one song in
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