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(Reduce the public (global) debt) - 'Germany .. Its finance ministers, backed by voters, insisted that balanced budgets and low debt were prudent policies storing up ammunition for a crisis.' - 3 years ago
'Such sentiments strike a chord across northern Europe, and not only with fellow euro members Austria and the Netherlands. In Switzerland, the visibly upbeat finance minister last month unveiled a 20 billion-franc ($20.4 billion) stimulus package with the preamble that, because the country had paid down debt for years, it could now afford to spend. .. For German officials however, anby ProjectC - Project C
(SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19))(Why Does the WHO Exclude Taiwan?) - 'Taiwan’s experience has been a rare positive example of how governments can contain the spread of the new coronavirus disease..' - 3 years ago
'Particularly important in Taiwan’s approach are transparency and open information. Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center, established after SARS, releases information in daily briefings. This starkly contrasts with China’s initial cover-ups of the outbreak and its continued suppression of independent reporting. Taiwan’s experience rebuts the misleading narrative that only countries withby ProjectC - Project C
(SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)) - Why air pollution is linked to a faster spread of coronavirus - 3 years ago
'As part of this short review, it can be safely argued that regions of the world that have a significant problem with air pollution in the form of particulate matter, and in particular PM2.5, have very strong correlation to areas gravely affected by the virus crown pandemic. This pollution, acting systematically, has significantly deteriorated the properties of our respiratory and circulatorby ProjectC - Project C
'..the Chinese economy suffers from epic maladjustment..' - 3 years ago
'For Fisher, fractional reserve banking is “a very risky affair,” and “It is obvious that such a top-heavy system is dangerous.” .. the 100% plan is “incomparably the best proposal ever offered for speedily and permanently solving the problem of depressions.” ' - (Banking Reform) - '..For Saravia de la Calle, those who engage in fractional reserve banking commit a mortal sin..&#by ProjectC - Project C
(Bloomberg) - China Concealed Extent of Virus Outbreak, U.S. Intelligence Says - 3 years ago
'China has concealed the extent of the coronavirus outbreak in its country, under-reporting both total cases and deaths it’s suffered from the disease, the U.S. intelligence community concluded in a classified report to the White House, according to three U.S. officials. The officials asked not to be identified because the report is secret, and they declined to detail its contents. But thby ProjectC - Project C
Coronavirus: Greatest test since World War Two, says UN chief - 3 years ago
'The current coronavirus outbreak is the biggest challenge for the world since World War Two, UN Secretary General António Guterres has warned. He said it could bring a recession "that probably has no parallel in the recent past". His warning comes amid dire predictions about the possible economic impact of measures imposed to fight the virus. The number of confirmed casesby ProjectC - Project C
(The Guardian) - The missing six weeks: how Trump failed the biggest test of his life - 3 years ago
'Amid the confusion, day-to-day management of the crisis has frequently come directly from Trump himself via his Twitter feed. The president, with more than half an eye on the New York stock exchange, has consistently talked down the scale of the crisis.' <h3>The missing six weeks: how Trump failed the biggest test of his life</h3> By Tom McCarthy March 28, 2020 Sourby ProjectC - Project C
Dr. Fauci: "You Don't Make The Timeline, The Virus Makes The Timeline" - 3 years ago
'..you've got to be realistic, and you've got to understand that you don't make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline. So, you've got to respond in what you see happen.' - Dr. Fauci (Source, March 26, 2020) Context (SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19))(Second wave: in the fall of 2020?)(Will the virus have mutated?) - 'Be prepared for another cycle' - Dby ProjectC - Project C
(Banking Reform) - '..a developing Solvency Problem.' - 3 years ago
'I’ve always viewed Bernanke as a decent man. But as a central banker – as the mastermind for the terminal phase of a runaway global monetary experiment – he’s been a disaster. His analytical framework is so flawed it’s difficult to comprehend the amount of power and discretion placed in his hands. It was Bernanke that invoked the government printing press to resolve whatever might ail the mby ProjectC - Project C
(SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19))(Second wave: in the fall of 2020?)(Will the virus have mutated?) - 'Be prepared for another cycle' - Dr Fauci - Why the Second Wave of the 1918 Spanish Flu Was So Deadly - 3 years ago
'As the southern hemisphere prepares for its winter season, Dr Anthony Fauci says "it will be inevitable" for the US to prepare for a second outbreak: "Be prepared for another cycle." ' - 'Be prepared for another cycle': Tense Dr Fauci warns coronavirus will come back as Trump says 'it's time' to restart economy, March 26, 2020by ProjectC - Project C
(WHO)(Bloomberg)(Covid 19) - WHO Issues a Rare Public Scolding, Saying Countries Wasting Time - 'World isn’t ready for a pandemic, emergencies chief Ryan says' - 3 years ago
'While such strict regimes impose harsh social and economic costs, “the last thing any country needs is to reopen schools and businesses only to close them again because of a resurgence in cases,” Tedros said. .. ..“Protecting our health-care workers must be the top priority.” ' 'Governments should stop wasting precious time needed to fight the coronavirus after squanderinby ProjectC - Project C
(Covid 19)('..Trump .. catastrophic failure.')('Situation in NYC with Covid 19 is unbearable') - The United States faces a catastrophe if it doesn't learn from the New York disaster happening now - 3 years ago
'2 worrisome stories.. Without enough ventilators, NYC doctors now calling next of kin to EXTUBATE (remove breathing tube) of low probability survivors to help save high chance survivors. Oh and begging to transfer patients out of state. #COVID19' - Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding (Source, March 25, 2020) 'Situation in NYC with #COVID19 #COVID is unbearable; need every kind of supporby ProjectC - Project C
(Humanity needs to make a choice) - 'Another requirement is reaching a global agreement on travel.' - 3 years ago
'..A self-motivated and well-informed population is usually far more powerful and effective than a policed, ignorant population. .. We might consider a similar global effort to pool medical personnel. Countries currently less affected could send medical staff to the worst-hit regions of the world, both in order to help them in their hour of need, and in order to gain valuable experienby ProjectC - Project C
(Global)(Martial Law)(Covid 19) - '..if leaders want people to do more, they must make it "mandatory," says Chater -- before it's too late.' - 3 years ago
'While Europe has now taken over from China as the epicenter of the outbreak, many Western countries do not appear to have learned from Italy's example.' 'But hundreds of thousands of Italians have since been given police citations for flouting the ban, and a Chinese Red Cross official last week said Italy's measures -- among the strictest in Europe -- weren't strby ProjectC - Project C
(Global Curfews)(National Gaurd, only in an emergency martial law)(New York Times) - Here’s What Calling in the National Guard Means - 3 years ago
'Asked specifically if they could be used to enforce curfews, General Lengyel did not rule it out, saying governors are able to use their Guard members as they see fit.' 'The coronavirus outbreak has prompted dozens of governors to activate the National Guard. The sight of troops has stoked fears of a military-enforced quarantine, but the orders have been more mundane. ..by ProjectC - Project C
(Bloomberg) - '..Bullard predicted .. an unprecedented 50% drop in gross domestic product.' - 3 years ago
'Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard predicted the U.S. unemployment rate may hit 30% in the second quarter because of shutdowns to combat the coronavirus, with an unprecedented 50% drop in gross domestic product.' - Bloomberg, U.S. Jobless Rate May Soar to 30%, Fed’s Bullard Says, March 22, 2020 Context (Banking Reform) - 'History’s greatest Bubbby ProjectC - Project C
(Banking Reform) - 'History’s greatest Bubble is nearing the end of the line..' - 3 years ago
'For Fisher, fractional reserve banking is “a very risky affair,” and “It is obvious that such a top-heavy system is dangerous.” .. the 100% plan is “incomparably the best proposal ever offered for speedily and permanently solving the problem of depressions.” ' - (Banking Reform) - '..For Saravia de la Calle, those who engage in fractional reserve banking commit a mortal sin..&#by ProjectC - Project C
(Banking Reform)(Global Depression) - '..We must prepare for a much longer recession / depression now.' - Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding - 3 years ago
'DOWNGRADE: 24% contraction — thats another downgrade of economic outlook because of #COVID19. We must prepare for a much longer recession / depression now. <blockquote>'Goldman Sachs is now projecting a massive U.S. economic contraction in the second quarter of the year. The bank is forecasting a 24% decline in economic activity next quarter, compared to their previous forecaby ProjectC - Project C
((Global) Lockdown) - 'Contact your local leaders and tell them lockdowns and containment measures can help stop the epidemic!' - Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding - 3 years ago
'LOCKDOWN STARTING TO WORK? look at how the exponential line (Y-axis is log) is now bending towards sub-exponential once lockdown goes into place. Contact your local leaders and tell them lockdowns and containment measures can help stop the epidemic! #COVID19' - Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, Source, March 15, 2020 Context (The Guardian)(Global Lockdown 2020 - (2021?)) - UK coronavirby ProjectC - Project C
(The Guardian)(Global Lockdown 2020 - (2021?)) - UK coronavirus crisis 'to last until spring 2021 and could see 7.9m hospitalised' - 3 years ago
'Secret UK briefing- “epidemic last until next spring and could lead to 7.9 million hospitalised, a secret briefing for senior NHS officials. health chiefs are braced for up to 80% of Britons becoming infected with coronavirus over that time.” #COVID19' - Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, Source, March 15, 2020 'Why should we all care & deeply worry about New South Wales, Australiby ProjectC - Project C
(Global Lockdown 2020 (- 2021?))(Covid 19) - 'We need to brace for longer lockdown' - Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding - 3 years ago
'We need to brace for longer lockdowns: “Americans should be prepared that they are going to have to hunker down significantly more than we as a country are doing” says longtime NIAID director Dr Fauci. He is one of the few voices in US govt that I absolutely trust on #COVID19' - Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, Source, March 15, 2020 'Why should we all care & deeply worry aboutby ProjectC - Project C
Coronavirus Will Change How We Shop, Travel and Work for Years - '..the risks of relying on one source..' - 3 years ago
'Traces of such habits will endure long after the virus lockdowns ease, acting as a brake on demand. On the supply side, international manufacturers are being forced to rethink where to buy and produce their goods -- accelerating a shift after the U.S.-China trade war exposed the risks of relying on one source for components.' 'Every economic shock leaves a legacy. The deadly coby ProjectC - Project C
(The Hill) - 'President Trump on Friday declared a national emergency over the coronavirus..' - 3 years ago
'The president urged states to set up emergency operation centers and hospitals to active emergency preparedness plans, as well as a partnership with private companies to increase testing capabilities. He also said that the administration was working to set up drive-thru test sites. The administration has faced intense criticism over the slow rollout and availability of tests.' &#by ProjectC - Project C
(CNN) - The coronavirus has officials running the world from home - 3 years ago
'(CNN) - More and more of the world is working from home as the novel coronavirus spreads -- and so is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada's leader is currently trying to run his country in self-isolation after his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for coronavirus.' - CNN, The coronavirus has officials running the world from home, March 13, 2020 Contextby ProjectC - Project C
(UK) - 'This is a serious plea.' - Richard Norton (editor in chief of the Lancet) - 3 years ago
'UK is about to become Lombardy (Italy) says editor in chief of the Lancet. And HCW will absorb the brunt of UK govt complacency, he says. <blockquote>The UK is on the edge of an avoidable calamity. In addition to deaths preventable by more aggressive government action, it will be health workers who absorb the brunt of government complacency. In Lombardy, 20% of health workers have beby ProjectC - Project C
(Trump total incompetence)(Vox) - America’s shamefully slow coronavirus testing threatens all of us - 'The US lags just about every developed country on testing for Covid-19 disease.' - 3 years ago
'Trump is going to try to spin this, but what he's going to find...is that you can't spin death.' - Dr. Dena Grayson (Source, March 12, 2020) 'SHAMEFUL - America has done 23 tests per million people - Korea 3692 tests per million people. US is 160x behind! Japan is very behind too. Same with UK, Netherlands, and Italy- but much better than US.' - Dr. Eriby ProjectC - Project C
(Trump Is Clueless About the Coronavirus) - Trump address sparks chaos as coronavirus crisis deepens - '[Trump hampering] U.S. government’s response to the contagion..' - 3 years ago
'Trump clearly has no plan. Closing the borders and restricting travel doesn’t matter, because experts think that the coronavirus had been in the United States for weeks before the first case was detected.' - Trump Embarrasses Himself In Clueless Coronavirus Briefing, March 9, 2020 'Local officials in some hard-hit areas are meanwhile warning that failures in the federalby ProjectC - Project C
Trump's coronavirus response is worse than incompetent - '..Trump .. he [is] obviously incapable of handling the problem..' - 3 years ago
'Thanks to the quarantine, St. Louis’ death rate in 1918 was lowest among major U.S. cities. In Philadelphia, where bodies piled up on sidewalks when the morgues overflowed, the death rate was nearly twice as high.' - Context: (BBC) Coronavirus confirmed as pandemic by World Health Organization - 'He said he was "deeply concerned" by "alarming levels of inaction&qby ProjectC - Project C
(China, Europe, US mismanagement) - Coronavirus: Wuhan doctor speaks out against authorities - 3 years ago
'“Yet in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, Chinese officials were busy arresting and punishing citizens for ‘spreading rumors’ about the disease, while online censors controlled the flow of information. Despite growing evidence of China’s mishandling of the outbreak and rising domestic Chinese outrage over the government’s censorship, Tedros remains unmoved. On February 20 at the Munichby ProjectC - Project C
(BBC) Coronavirus confirmed as pandemic by World Health Organization - 'He said he was "deeply concerned" by "alarming levels of inaction" over the virus.' - 'The case of the Netherlands..' - 3 years ago
'Thanks to the quarantine, St. Louis’ death rate in 1918 was lowest among major U.S. cities. In Philadelphia, where bodies piled up on sidewalks when the morgues overflowed, the death rate was nearly twice as high.' 'In early October, city health commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff ordered the closure of schools, movie theaters, saloons, sporting events and other public gatheringby ProjectC - Project C