by RON PAUL || Governments love crises because when the people are fearful they are more willing to give up freedoms for promises that the government will take care of them. After 9/11, for example, Americans accepted the near-total destruction of their civil liberties in the PATRIOT Act’s hollow promises of security.
It is ironic to see the same Democrats who tried to impeach President Donald Trump last month for abuse of power demanding that the Administration grab more power and authority in the name of fighting a virus that thus far has killed less than 100 Americans.
Declaring a pandemic emergency on Friday, President Trump now claims the power to quarantine individuals suspected of being infected by the virus and, as Politico writes, “stop and seize any plane, train or automobile to stymie the spread of contagious disease.” He can even call out the military to cordon off a US city or state.
State and local authoritarians love panic as well. The mayor of Champaign, Illinois, signed an executive order declaring the power to ban the sale of guns and alcohol and cut off gas, water, or electricity to any citizen. The governor of Ohio just essentially closed his entire state.
The chief fearmonger of the Trump Administration is without a doubt Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. Fauci is all over the media, serving up outright falsehoods to stir up even more panic. He testified to Congress that the death rate for the coronavirus is ten times that of the seasonal flu, a claim without any scientific basis.
On Face the Nation, Fauci (above) did his best to further damage an already tanking economy by stating, “Right now, personally, myself, I wouldn’t go to a restaurant.” He has pushed for closing the entire country down for 14 days.
Over what? A virus that has thus far killed just over 5,000 worldwide and less than 100 in the United States? By contrast, tuberculosis, an old disease not much discussed these days, killed nearly 1.6 million people in 2017.
Where’s the panic over this?
If anything, what people like Fauci and the other fearmongers are demanding will likely make the disease worse. The martial law they dream about will leave people hunkered down inside their homes instead of going outdoors or to the beach where the sunshine and fresh air would help boost immunity. The panic produced by these fearmongers is likely helping spread the disease, as massive crowds rush into Walmart and Costco for that last roll of toilet paper.
The madness over the coronavirus is not limited to politicians and the medical community. The head of the neoconservative Atlantic Council wrote an editorial this week urging NATO to pass an Article 5 declaration of war against the COVID-19 virus! Are they going to send in tanks and drones to wipe out these microscopic enemies?
People should ask themselves whether this coronavirus “pandemic” could be a big hoax, with the actual danger of the disease massively exaggerated by those who seek to profit – financially or politically – from the ensuing panic.
That is not to say the disease is harmless. Without question people will die from coronavirus. Those in vulnerable categories should take precautions to limit their risk of exposure. But we have seen this movie before. Government over-hypes a threat as an excuse to grab more of our freedoms. When the “threat” is over, however, they never give us our freedoms back.
#1: A K A Stone To: Deckard (#0)
A K A Stone posted on 2020-03-19 22:28:25 Reply Private Reply
#2: Deckard To: A K A Stone (#1)
You?
Paul is right about this - But we have seen this movie before. Government over-hypes a threat as an excuse to grab more of our freedoms. When the “threat” is over, however, they never give us our freedoms back.
Deckard posted on 2020-03-19 22:32:40 Reply Private Reply
#3: Gatlin To: A K A Stone, Deckard (#1)
Nah.
Not senile.
Just plain crazy.
Senility is only related to the characteristic of exhibiting a loss of
cognitive abilities when approaching the end of a geological cycle
of erosion.
While crazy is being mentally deranged, especially as manifested in
a wild or aggressive way.
Just think – there were the diehard fanatical “Paultards” here who
desperately wanted this individual to become POTUS.
God help them …
Gatlin posted on 2020-03-20 06:04:49 Reply Private Reply
#4: Deckard To: Gatlin (#3)
And for no reason other than to bash Ron Paul for telling the truth.
Deckard posted on 2020-03-20 07:14:43 Reply Private Reply
#5: Mudboy Slim To: Deckard, goldilucky, Badeye (#2)
All too true...however, I have noticed some momentum slowly building against the over-reaching and seemingly unconstitutional FISA Court Abuses of Power. Also the federal justice system is being focused on by an Administration that has already been attacked by the tyrannical SwampRATS who use this same vile system to enforce their edicts.
Time is ripening for a genuine Devolution of Power...MUD
Mudboy Slim posted on 2020-03-20 07:28:18 Reply Private Reply
#6: A K A Stone To: Deckard (#4)
What falsehoods?
A K A Stone posted on 2020-03-20 08:41:33 Reply Private Reply
#7: Deckard To: A K A Stone (#6)
On Face the Nation, Fauci (above) did his best to further damage an already tanking economy by stating, “Right now, personally, myself, I wouldn’t go to a restaurant.” He has pushed for closing the entire country down for 14 days.
Over what? A virus that has thus far killed just over 5,000 worldwide and less than 100 in the United States? By contrast, tuberculosis, an old disease not much discussed these days, killed nearly 1.6 million people in 2017.
Deckard posted on 2020-03-20 09:57:51 Reply Private Reply
#8: Hondo68 To: Gatlin, Last Canary on Earth (#3)
The Scoops Are Coming
Hondo68 posted on 2020-03-20 12:16:56 Reply Private Reply
#9: Gatlin To: Deckard (#4)
Such remarkably notable idiomatic journalism by Ron Paul in his published article aiming to sway public opinion by presenting grossly biased false information in a way that appears objective and truthful should never go unnoticed.
You are to be commended for your valiant showing of such great courage.
Adios …
Gatlin posted on 2020-03-20 19:20:46 Reply Private Reply
#10: Deckard To: Gatlin (#9)
You didn't even read the article you pretentious piece of shit.
Shouldn't you be hiding under your bed gutless coward?
Deckard posted on 2020-03-20 20:50:30 Reply Private Reply
#11: Gatlin To: Deckard (#7)
You need to stop with biased spin by posting partial comments.What Fauci actually testified to Congress was that COVID-19 is at least 10 time “more lethal” than seasonal flu even if the mortality rate drops far below the World Health Organizations’ current estimate of 3.4 percent.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/11/top-federal-health-official-says- coronavirus-outbreak-is-going-to-get-worse-in-the-us.html
On average, seasonal flu strains kill about 0.1 percent of people who become infected.
Do the math – Where is the Fauci “falsehood” here?
Where is the Fauci “falsehood” here?
Where is the Fauci “falsehood” here?By contrast …
Two Hours Ago: Italy Coronavirus: 47,021 Cases and 4,032 Deaths.
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/italy/
I done here now ...
Gatlin posted on 2020-03-20 20:52:01 Reply Private Reply
#12: Deckard To: Gatlin (#11)
Gee whiz, you must be scared to death!
Deckard posted on 2020-03-20 20:57:02 Reply Private Reply
#13: Deckard To: Gatlin (#11)
Great! Go crawl back in your hole.
Deckard posted on 2020-03-20 20:57:38 Reply Private Reply
#14: Hondo68 To: Gatlin (#11)
Hondo68 posted on 2020-03-20 20:57:50 Reply Private Reply
#15: Deckard To: Gatlin (#11)
Over 99% of coronavirus patients in Italy who died had other health problems
Deckard posted on 2020-03-20 21:04:58 Reply Private Reply
#16: A K A Stone To: Deckard, Gatlin (#13)
As a neutral observer. Gatlin won that round.
A K A Stone posted on 2020-03-21 01:02:06 Reply Private Reply
#17: Deckard To: A K A Stone (#16)
Yeah that's why queerbait Gatlin made two drunken posts then scurried away like a yellow coward...
Neutral observer my ass!
Deckard posted on 2020-03-21 03:39:22 Reply Private Reply
#18: Gatlin To: Deckard, A K A Stone (#17)
Case in point – your latest post …
Why am I “queerbait” for presenting facts to you and why are my factual posts with supporting links to be considered “drunken posts?”
As far as leaving …
The first thing to do when you encounter a poisonous snake is get away from the snake – Move beyond the snake's striking distance. As with dealing with an individual making irrational comments – the thing to do is to inundate him with a great deluge of factual information and move away to leave him wallowing in his embarrassed misery …
Throughout the years I have begun to realize that perhaps you are not as stupid as you appear to be and that you are simply a glutton for punishment resulting from myopia – where you are not realizing that the truth lies in the future before you, inevitable but unfortunately invisible to you.
I leave you with this …
You should always remember that every success is based on action and every action starts with a thought. That's why every worthwhile accomplishment must start with a proper perspective and a renewed sense of purposeful motivation.
And thusly for amusement after having made my ironic points – the bell now sounds ending round number two.
Give it up already – Don’t cause me come after you again …
Gatlin posted on 2020-03-21 05:04:11 Reply Private Reply
#19: Deckard To: Gatlin (#18)
Look, we all get it - you hate Ron Paul, you hate anyone who questions the official goob/MSM narrative.
You can't make any decisions for yourself without guidance from someone in authority.
You're a submissive and pathetic little man.
So maybe you should just crawl back under the bed and hide from the scary corona virus. The rest of us here will continue to point and laugh at your fear.
Deckard posted on 2020-03-21 07:10:32 Reply Private Reply
#20: A K A Stone To: Deckard (#17)
A K A Stone posted on 2020-03-21 07:50:28 Reply Private Reply
#21: A K A Stone To: Deckard (#19)
That is a lie. He gave statistics. You wasn't able to refute. You are the one who actually used the snide comments. Drunk, go back in your hole.
He may have to. But you certainly have.
A K A Stone posted on 2020-03-21 07:52:35 Reply Private Reply
#22: A K A Stone To: Deckard (#19)
You submit to heroin, crack, meth, marijuanna and every harmful drug.
Do you think God likes you going around promoting drugs?
A K A Stone posted on 2020-03-21 07:53:51 Reply Private Reply
#23: Deckard To: A K A Stone (#22)
Here we go again - GFY you lying sack of shit.
Go hide under the bed with Gatlin if you are such a scaredy cat.
That is a lie. He gave statistics.
Which I refuted - he never refuted the facts I posted.
It's pretty obvious that you and Gatlin are one in the same - statist sheep who believe the corona virus bullshit being spread by the media.
Deckard posted on 2020-03-21 08:47:32 Reply Private Reply
#24: Deckard To: A K A Stone (#22)
Do you think God likes you lying about others?
Deckard posted on 2020-03-21 08:48:20 Reply Private Reply
#25: Deckard To: A K A Stone (#24)
Do you see any other posts from Gatslime other than his cheap shot at me and Ron Paul?
The asshole has a freedom-hating agenda here and you are too enamored by him that you either don't care or don't give a shit.
Deckard posted on 2020-03-21 08:53:58 Reply Private Reply
#26: Gatlin To: Deckard (#19)
Gatlin posted on 2020-03-22 12:04:46 Reply Private Reply
#27: Hondo68 To: Gatlin Yang Bros, commie canaries (#26)
Looks like Ben Garrison has made a recovery, and is OFF the Trump Train.
You commies are losers.
Hondo68 posted on 2020-03-22 14:54:36 Reply Private Reply