Virginians — Why aren’t you mad as hell at Governor Northam?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So-called Dr. Northam has dragged his feet on school closures and no announcements on restaurant closures.

MD Governor Hogan is the regional leader taking strong, decisive action. Mayor Bowser also is leading well.

I am mad as hell about this. Is there any effort to marshal public opinion, such as change.org petition?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ironic that Northam is an MD.

from a mediocre medical school, at best, per rankings.

[Anonymous]

He’s likely closing everything down today. Frankly, it doesn’t matter, though. Everyone - VA, MD, DC and the USA - acted too late. We’re already on the same path as Italy, and we have our own selfish stupidity primarily to blame.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ironic that Northam is an MD.

from a mediocre medical school, at best, per rankings.

+1. Plus, he apparently spent his medical school years costume partying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He’s likely closing everything down today. Frankly, it doesn’t matter, though. Everyone - VA, MD, DC and the USA - acted too late. We’re already on the same path as Italy, and we have our own selfish stupidity primarily to blame.

What makes you think he’s finally going to take action today?

[Anonymous]

To be blunt, I think some of the Democratic governors are having a harder time closing schools because of the FARMS issue. Republicans hate children and feeding them, so they had no problem closing schools quickly.

Also, in about three/four weeks, people will be starving in some areas and there will civil unrest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2/3 of his State think it’s just a bad cold because someone on Fox Told them that.

Yes but Northam hates those people and doesn't listen to them.

[Anonymous]

I posted in the other thread, but yes I’m very upset by Northam’s lack of leadership.

I get that 2/3 of the state may not be taking this virus seriously but that’s what he’s the damn governor for and not them.

Call your Congressman people!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think Hogan is doing a better job. My parents live in Florida and their governor has been stellar- Ron Desantis. He has been constantly out and talking about it and has taken the right steps.

Maybe desantis is but Floridians aren't. I also have family there.

[Anonymous]

They are all closed. What are you talking about? He announced that 3 days ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He’s likely closing everything down today. Frankly, it doesn’t matter, though. Everyone - VA, MD, DC and the USA - acted too late. We’re already on the same path as Italy, and we have our own selfish stupidity primarily to blame.

I put a big weight on the lack of testing as a major part of the issue here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are all closed. What are you talking about? He announced that 3 days ago.

Brabant initially resisted. It was outcry that forced him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To be blunt, I think some of the Democratic governors are having a harder time closing schools because of the FARMS issue. Republicans hate children and feeding them, so they had no problem closing schools quickly.

Also, in about three/four weeks, people will be starving in some areas and there will civil unrest.

Wow, such idiocy. I thought all Republicans thought the virus panic was overblown and a left-wing hoax to sink the roaring Trump Economy? Which is it? Why would Republicans want schools to close in that case?

FYI, Maryland Dems are PRAISING Republican Governor Larry Hogan for his decisive leadership. Go to those MD school forums — they praise him! I read those because my DC attends school which follows MCPS. Some posters there don’t let their ignorant stereotypes of their political opponents blind them to fair assessments.

[Anonymous]

Because in all my worry about other areas of life I forgot to be mad at him!

What is a specific ask I can give him? Close non essential stores?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ironic that Northam is an MD.

from a mediocre medical school, at best, per rankings.

+1. Plus, he apparently spent his medical school years costume partying.

gosh dern it, just can't recall