It has been a few weeks now since the coronavirus arrived in the United States and spread across the nation. Although I was apparently in the proximity of someone that tested positive for the virus in mid-March, I didn’t have any of the requisite symptoms. Not sure if I was just one of those with mild or few symptoms, or if I was just lucky enough to not contract the virus.
I wish I could say I could go get tested to confirm whether or not I contracted the disease. But alas, even though our Fearless Leader said that millions of tests would be available. Fortunately, local leaders including Mayor Bowser have stepped into the gap and led competently and compassionately.
Life is now full of working from home, stockpiling of groceries, and gathering of masks and sanitizing wipes. All while watching Fearless Leader transform what should be daily informational sessions into hubs of hubris and misinformation. We chose this and we are getting what we deserve. Even though he claims he isn’t responsible for this, it is us who will pay the price for what we as a country chose as our leader. Instead of competence, we chose someone whose main skill is ridiculing others. That was entertaining once upon a time, but now we need leadership, not bluster.
In the meantime, millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and millions more will in the near future. This may make the 2008-2009 recession seem small in comparison. Hopefully this won’t be the case, but to be fair, we were overdue for a recession. This time, the cost to small businesses may be extreme. Only time will tell.