Wild

Where have I been for the last two weeks?  Sorry, I've been busy at work. 

But I, like you,  have been watching, in amazement, as we struggle with the scourge of COVID-19. 

Our politics have ranged from inspiring to irritating to embarassing.  It matters not which side you're on, I think you can agree with that statement.  Our fractionalized country has trudged on, as WE THE PEOPLE continue to adapt.

Different groups have been trying to portray themselves as greater victims than the rest.  Pathetic.

My new favorite evaluation of politicians centers on fingers and thumbs.  They're great at pointing one, never seem to use the other. 

Some of our citizens are borderline "un-governable".  Witness the mayor of Chicago pleading, threatening, demanding and eventually taking action.  Groups in Michigan and Minnesota marching on their respective governors demanding action, inaction, reaction...whatever. 

We have a long, proud history of defiance. Stupid, sometimes,
but really good at being defiant.

The Illinois governor taking decisive action in the way only a priveleged fool would deem appropriate : buying face masks by sending chartered airplanes to get them...from China. 

The mayor of NYC set up a snitch hotline to report people who weren't practicing social distancing.  He was promptly torched by pretty much everyone.  Google it and see what people posted, it's hilarious, with the same message from numerous perspectives, all pounding on DeBlasio. 

Governors of Georgia and Tennessee set "reopening" plans for their states.  That's not looking like they're making great decisions, being a bit too aggressive and optimistic.

With all the foolishness that has accompanied this terrible time, I continually return to a great source of pride and optimism, the indomitable spirit of WE THE PEOPLE.

We will prevail.