(04-02-2020, 05:07 PM)enigma Wrote:

(04-02-2020, 04:42 PM)jagibelieve Wrote: First and foremost I didn't intend to come across as hostile.  I understand that we my not have the same political viewpoint, and I certainly meant it when I expressed that you seem to be sensible (assuming you are on the other side of the political aisle from me).

As far as the President's handling of the situation I must disagree.  I think that he has done a very fine job handling a very tough and difficult situation.  Remember, he not only has to deal with this he also has to deal with the multitude of other world events at the same time.  I also disagree that it was a "controllable situation".

The task force assembled by the President is top notch and is being led by a very capable person (Vice President Pence).  They have much more data and information than the general public has and the President has taken their advice.  Some people may think that he "downplayed" the seriousness of what we are going through while others of us perceive it as him trying to maintain calm and order.

The anger by people both left and right should be directed at Congress and the media.

I agree with you regarding the DOW and the stock market in general.  Our economy has been brought to a halt when we were seeing record gains and lots of prosperity.  What saddens me the most is that many businesses and a majority of them small businesses may not come back from this.  I feel for the workers who suddenly are without a job and may fall on hard times.

I would write so much more but I don't want to bore everyone (which I've probably already done).  On a last note I do hope that you and your bride are doing well.

We will get through this and beat it.  After all we are all Americans.

This is so refreshing to see in a sea of toxic, tribalistic hatred for the "other side" regardless of what letter represents your views/beliefs. Clearly some people have gotten a high off of this charged political environment and let it fuel the flames with their unilateral statements, but I digress.

Unfortunately, I think that sense of collectivism/unity has been lost at the end of the day - and this division clearly weakens who we are as a nation (much to the liking of our adversaries).

United we stand, divided we fall.