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Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

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COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of October 23rd, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 41,798,042

Global Deaths: 1,138,696

Global Recoveries: 28,392,918

US Confirmed Cases: 8,411,262

US Deaths: 223,059

US Recoveries: 3,353,056

US Active Cases: 4,835,147

Commentary: Looking at the number of COVID deaths on a daily basis the trend has turned upward slightly since the beginning of October. The trend had been consistently lowering week after week since the end of August.

ECONOMY

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directly affecting the economy. Many businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closed. Reopening is happening at different levels and even seen some movie theaters are starting to reopen. Businesses of all sizes including manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. Some industries have seen a spike in business, while others have been decimated. Limits on the number of people allowed in businesses continue to be widespread, and mandated masks are common.  Government-mandated practice varies depending on the state and area. Florida has ended all restrictions while other states are still locked down.

Commentary: The economy continues to rebound even with continued struggles in numerous markets. The country wants to be back to normal. Trillions of dollars from the Federal government has been injected into the economy and no doubt has had a positive effect.

POLITICS

Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.

• A huge story was published by the New York Post regarding Joe Biden’s son – Hunter Biden. It appears that there is significant evidence that Joe Biden was – at a minimum – caught lying regarding his knowledge of Hunter’s business in Ukraine and China. It appears Hunter was paid to try to influence and gain access to his father representing a private business. Illegal? Likely not but certainly corrupt.
• Nancy Pelosi continues to NOT work with the White House nor Congress on a new COVID relief package.
• The 2nd debate between Trump and Biden occurred this past Thursday night. The consensus is President Trump had an excellent debate and Biden struggled. One major story out of the debate is Biden stating his plan to is eliminate the oil industry. States who have major oil reserves as well as coal should take note.

Commentary:   As usual, Democrats and Republicans remain on opposite ends of the opinion spectrum to best serve this country….and pretty much everything else. The hypocrisy of the Left continues to be seen everywhere.

The admission from Biden that he plans to eliminate the oil industry is major. His son’s involvement with China, Ukraine, and released pictures and video of him supposedly with an underaged female could make a difference in this election. The FBI is getting ready to interview a former associate of Hunter Biden related to foreign influence on Joe Biden.

Social media continues to censor free speech primarily from Conservatives. My own Facebook account was deleted – no warnings, no explanation.

Everyone is wanting 2020 over in hopes that 2021 will be better. We can all have hope. If the trend from the last few years continues……

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Rourke

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Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

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COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of October 9th, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 36,577,872

Global Deaths: 1,062,677

Global Recoveries: 25,486,188

US Confirmed Cases: 7,609,505

US Deaths: 212,840

US Recoveries: 3,021,252

US Active Cases: 4,375,413

Commentary: Since the week of August 1st, 2020 – the number of COVID-related deaths has decreased each and every week in the United States. 

The media and many in politics continue to use COVID as a means to further an agenda. I have yet to hear any mainstream media outlet portray accurate facts regarding the consistent decrease in weekly deaths. No – they would rather broadcast certain states or areas where increases have occurred which sends a message things are not improving.

Look at the statistics. The vast majority of all deaths fall within a very limited age range and with those that are already very ill. These people can and should be protected, however, the rest of the country should not continue to be constrained which is causing continued damage to the populace in numerous ways which we will feel for years to come.

ECONOMY

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closed. Reopening is happening at different levels and even seen some movie theaters are starting to reopen. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. Some industries have seen a spike in business, while others have been decimated. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks  – many businesses are just trying to stay afloat.

• Regal has announced the closings of all movie theaters. They are the second-largest movie theater chain in the United States.
• The unemployment rate dropped to 7.9% for September.
• Food prices are continuing to inch upwards as inflation takes hold.
• The stock market continues to do well since the aftermath of deep drops due to COVID.
• Fuel prices remain low as oil supply is high and demand is steady on the low side.
• With an already record deficit in 2020, Trump and Congress continue to discuss the possibility of adding trillions more to the National Debt with a COVID relief package.

Commentary: The economy continues to rebound even with continued struggles in numerous markets. The country wants to be back to normal.

My hope is that Congress will NOT provide another dose of stimulus for people. It’s a political ploy to buy votes.

POLITICS

Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.

• Just days after President Trump was “reported” to refuse to devow white supremacy during his debate with Biden, a white supremacist militia group has been arrested for plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan.
• Nancy Pelosi is promoting the 25th Amendment as a means to replace the President.

Commentary:   As usual, Democrats and Republicans remain on opposite ends of the opinion spectrum to best serve this country….and pretty much everything else. The hypocrisy of the Left continues to be seen everywhere. Pelosi doing what she says others cannot is just the latest example.

With Pelosi looking into the 25th Amendment it is apparent that she continues to explore any ad all means to remove Trump from office – especially if he wins in November.

After Trump was released from the hospital he made a few comments regarding COVID. In typical Trump fashion, he put a positive spin on the negative – leading the nation forward. The Left and MSM completely lost their mind.

See video below with my thoughts:

Everyone is wanting 2020 over in hopes that 2021 will be better. We can all have hope. If the trend from the last few years continues……

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Rourke

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Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

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COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of October 1st, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 34,345,342

Global Deaths: 1,023,817

Global Recoveries: 23,890,360

US Confirmed Cases: 7,279,109

US Deaths: 207,816

US Recoveries: 2,860,650

US Active Cases: 4,210,643

Commentary:  The 7 day moving average of new cases has been steadily falling since July. I’m not sure this is publicized much and is important as testing has increased over this time. On July 24th the 7-day moving average was over 74,000 new cases. At the end of September, the 7-day moving average was a little over 41,000 daily new cases. This is positive news.

Reported average daily deaths have been on a decline since August 1st. This is more good news.

While many areas have opened their economies closer to what used to be normal, many policies continue such as social distancing and wearing masks. Some areas have spikes in cases as well as deaths, and others the opposite.

[CHART]US Confirmed Daily Deaths

Look at the statistics. The vast majority of all deaths fall within a very limited age range and with those that are already very ill. These people can and should be protected, however, the rest of the country should not continue to be constrained which is causing continued damage to the populace in numerous ways which we will feel for years to come.

TRUMP TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.

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Rourke

……and follow my progress as I work on my American Exit Strategy Project only on Patreon.

Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

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COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of September 17th, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 30,019,763

Global Deaths: 943,515

Global Recoveries: 20,416,103

US Confirmed Cases: 6,513,489

US Deaths: 197,589

US Recoveries: 2,540,334

US Active Cases: 3,775,566

Commentary:  The 7 day moving average of new cases has been steadily falling since July. I’m not sure this is publicized much and is important as testing has increased over this time. On July 24th the 7-day moving average was over 74,000 new cases. On September 3rd the 7-day moving average was a little over 41,000 daily new cases. This is positive news.

Reported average daily deaths have been on a decline since August 1st. This is more good news.

While many areas have opened their economies closer to what used to be normal, many policies continue such as social distancing and wearing masks. Some areas have spikes in cases as well as deaths, and others the opposite.

[CHART]US Confirmed New Cases

Look at the statistics. The vast majority of all deaths fall within a very limited age range and with those that are already very ill. These people can and should be protected, however, the rest of the country should not continue to be constrained which is causing continued damage to the populace in numerous ways which we will feel for years to come.

PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST

Riots continue in several areas of the country – especially in Portland, OR. Protests are ramping up after the police shooting of a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

• Professional sports continue to bring politics and social justice into their games. Players – especially in the NBA –  are often seen wearing BLM shirts and hats and making statements in support of BLM. Recently the Houston Texans stayed in the locker room during the national anthem.
• 2 LA County deputies ‘fighting for their lives’ after ambush shooting; Search for suspect underway. Protestors outside hospital chanted “We Hope They Die”
• A “trained Marxist” founder of Black Lives Matter has teamed up on a new venture with a pro-Chinese Communist Party organization. Alicia Garza is now behind the advocacy group Black Futures Lab, which is backed by the Chinese Progressive Association.

Commentary: Athletes have tremendous influence and they’re pushing a Marxist, often violent agenda will not have positive results. The number of citizens who believe that violence and destruction is a tool that will get them what they want is increasing. Those willing to use violence and destruction as a tool to further than agenda is increasing. This is not going away.

Evil exists. We see rioters chasing down mothers and daughters and little kids. We see cops being ambushed, shot, attacked. We see innocent people walking down the street and severely injured or killed for simply being connected to an ethnic group or political ideology. Evil exists and we are seeing but a small part of its true presence right now.

A good friend has told me over and over again for the past year: Rourke – when it truly comes all crashing down, the horrendous things that people will do to each other you simply cannot imagine. People truly do not comprehend how bad it will get.

I believe him.

ECONOMY

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closed. Reopening is happening at different levels and even seen some movie theaters are starting to reopen. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. Some industries have seen a spike in business, while others have been decimated. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks  – many business are just trying to stay afloat.

• Permanent business closures continue to rise.
• The unemployment rate dropped to 8.4% for August which was much better than expected.
• Food prices have rose 3.1% in 2020 compared to those same products in 2019.
• The stock market continues to do well since the aftermath of deep drops due to COVID.

Commentary: The economy continues to be held up by Federal spending, bubble gum, and duct tape. Reopening in areas continues to be a positive force in the economy, however, we are nowhere near the economic activity pre-COVID but there is hope. The economy and commerce in this country have been changed and the evolution continues. So many businesses have disappeared completely. Others have been damaged severely. Businesses have changed the way they conduct their activities due to COVID as well as political correctness.

My hope is that Congress will NOT provide incentives for people to remain out of work. Ingenuity will create solutions where problems lie and many businesses will regain their ability to succeed. Should the Trump administration continue for another 4 years, it is likely that further trade deals and deregulation will have a positive impact on the economy, thus helping a recovery.

POLITICS

Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.

• Amy Dorris alleges Trump forced his tongue down her throat and groped her at 1997 US Open
• The stalemate in Congress has continued and officials appear to be losing hope for a new coronavirus stimulus package before the November elections. In an interview Wednesday, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) claimed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refused to pass a bill for $1.5 trillion in coronavirus relief. The proposal, which was rejected by the Democrat House Committee chairs on Tuesday, was made by the the Problem Solvers Caucus with bipartisan support.
• On Thursday, citizens of Michigan rallied in support of their Second Amendment rights in Lansing. Armed demonstrators gathered at the state capitol, where they demanded Governor Gretchen Whitmer and other Democrats stop infringing on their right to bear arms.

Commentary:   Seriously – can the Left not come up with something more original? A woman comes out right before the election with accusations against Trump. Predictable. There will be more.

The most destructive wildfires in history have decimated the West – and the Left have politicized thos unfortunate event. Not surprising. Hurricane Sally has caused severe flooding and damage in areas. Fall is fast approaching with Winter right after that. You know what that means….flu season.

It’s going to be interesting.

The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.

Please share this article across social media including Facebook, Facebook groups, Twitter, MeWe, Parler, etc.

Comments welcome below.

Stay safe.

Rourke

……and follow my progress as I work on my American Exit Strategy Project only on Patreon.

Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

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COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of September 4th, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 26,333,573

Global Deaths: 869,306

Global Recoveries: 17,543,692

US Confirmed Cases: 6,151,101

US Deaths: 186,806

US Recoveries: 2,266,957

US Active Cases: 3,697,338

Commentary:  The 7 day moving average of new cases has been steadily falling since July. I’m not sure this is publicized much and is important as testing has increased over this time. On July 24th the 7-day moving average was over 74,000 new cases. On September 3rd the 7-day moving average was a little over 41,000 daily new cases. This is positive news.

Reported average daily deaths have been on a decline since August 1st. This is more good news.

While many areas have opened their economies closer to what used to be normal, many policies continue such as social distancing and wearing masks. Some areas have spikes in cases as well as deaths, and others the opposite.

6% of COVID Deaths Only Had COVID: The announcement that the CDC provided analytics stating that 6% of deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause has created a wave of anger and outrage. Many are suggesting that the true death rate of COVID is much less due to this revelation. This is simply not true and this announcement should not be surprising. We have known for quite some time that COVID was particularly threatening to those that are older, and/or had secondary health concerns.   What this data does show and should generate anger and frustration is the fact that the current practices of economic restrictions imposed in most areas due to the virus should be lifted. There is no reason people cannot go back to work, go back to school – and go out to eat. No restrictions. The CDC recommendations should be for THOSE AT RISK to self-quarantine, wear masks, and take steps to protect themselves.

Look at the statistics. The vast majority of all deaths fall within a very limited age range and with those that are already very ill. These people can and should be protected, however, the rest of the country should not continue to be constrained which is causing continued damage to the populace in numerous ways which we will feel for years to come.

PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST

Riots continue in several areas of the country – especially in Portland, OR. Protests are ramping up after the police shooting of a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

• Professional sports continue to bring politics and social justice into their games. Players are often seen wearing BLM shirts and hats. Some athletes are protesting by foregoing games and events.
• The National Guard made an appearance in Kenosha and the rioting has now largely stopped. This, of course, is after rioting went on for days causing millions of dollars in destruction and cost people their lives.
• A video has been released from this past March showing police restraining a black male, placing a bag over his head, and laughing. The man was running around the street naked and his brother called for help. The man told the police he had COVID and the police put a “spit bag” over his head. After the man tried to get up the police further restrained him and he stopped breathing. Rioting broke out in Rochester, NC.
• The Antifa protestor who shot and killed a Trump supporter was killed by law enforcement as they were attempting to make an arrest.

Commentary: Athletes have tremendous influence and they’re pushing a Marxist, often violent agenda will not have positive results. The number of citizens who believe that violence and destruction is a tool that will get them what they want is increasing. Those willing to use violence and destruction as a tool to further than agenda is increasing. This is not going away.

Evil exists. We see rioters chasing down mothers and daughters and little kids. We see innocent people walking down the street and severely injured or killed for simply being connected to an ethnic group or political ideology. Evil exists and we are seeing but a small part of its true presence right now.

A good friend has told me over and over again for the past year: Rourke – when it truly comes all crashing down, the horrendous things that people will do to each other you simply cannot imagine. People truly do not comprehend how bad it will get.

I believe him.

ECONOMY

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closed. Reopening is happening at different levels and even seen some movie theaters are starting to reopen. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. Some industries have seen a spike in business, while others have been decimated. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks  – many business are just trying to stay afloat.

• Permanent business closures continue to rise.
• The unemployment rate dropped to 8.4% for August which was much better than expected.
• Food prices have rose 3.1% in 2020 compared to those same products in 2019.
• The stock market continues to do well since the aftermath of deep drops due to COVID.

Commentary: The economy continues to be held up by Federal spending, bubble gum, and duct tape. Reopening in areas continues to be a positive force in the economy, however, we are nowhere near the economic activity pre-COVID but there is hope. The economy and commerce in this country have been changed and the evolution continues. So many businesses have disappeared completely. Others have been damaged severely. Businesses have changed the way they conduct their activities due to COVID as well as political correctness.

My hope is that Congress will NOT provide incentives for people to remain out of work. Ingenuity will create solutions where problems lie and many businesses will regain their ability to succeed. Should the Trump administration continue for another 4 years, it is likely that further trade deals and deregulation will have a positive impact on the economy, thus helping a recovery.

POLITICS

Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.

• Secret Service confirmed that “something” happened while Biden was Vice President, and agents are talking. They state that there were incidents of Biden grabbing women of all ages and even cupped a agents’ girlfriends breast while taking a picture. The agent shoved Biden and he was suspended.  The report on the incident did exist, but was destroyed. The Secret Service confirmed the destruction of the document.
• Biden joked while talking to members of the community in Kenosha that if he didn’t stop talking someone would probably “shoot me.”
• Governor Cuomo of New York in response to Trump wanting to defund the State as they defund police and allow rioting – – > “He better have an army if he thinks he’s gonna walk down the street in New York. New Yorkers don’t want to have anything to do with him,” the Democrat said, all but threatening the commander-in-chief.
• Nancy Pelosi was caught in a hair salon that was shut down due to mandatory COVID policies.

Commentary:   As usual, Democrats and Republicans remain on opposite ends of the opinion spectrum to best serve this country….and pretty much everything else. The hypocrisy of the Left continues to be seen everywhere. Pelosi doing what she says others cannot is just the latest example.

The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.

Please share this article across social media including Facebook, Facebook groups, Twitter, MeWe, Parler, etc.

Comments welcome below.

Stay safe.

Rourke

……and follow my progress as I work on my American Exit Strategy Project only on Patreon.

Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

Share this article on social media and email it to your friends and relatives. Spread the word.

COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of August 27th, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 24,266,622

Global Deaths: 827,527

Global Recoveries: 15,839,685

US Confirmed Cases: 5,838,695

US Deaths: 180,020

US Recoveries: 2,084,465

US Active Cases: 3,574,210

Commentary: The past 3 weeks is showing a slight trend downward for deaths attributed to COVID and a fairly significant drop in new cases.

One of the biggest things we can do right now from a preparedness perspective is to take care of ourselves. Exercise, lose weight, stop smoking, and improve immune systems. There are many thousands of people across America right now laying in a hospital bed who thought it wasn’t that big of a deal.

With the year nearing the end of summer let’s hope the “second wave” fails to transpire with Fall approaching.

PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST

Riots continue in several areas of the country – especially in Portland, OR. Protests are ramping up after the police shooting of a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

• The NBA boycotted several games in response to the Kenosha shooting.
• Kenosha has become a battlefield. Several people have been shot and killed with one incident recorded on video as a man with an AR-variant was chased and attacked. He shot several of his attackers.
• A total of 71 people were arrested during protests over Breonna Taylor’s death in Louisville, Ky.
• Rioters in Portland tried to set city hall on fire Tuesday during another chaotic night that resulted in the arrest of nearly two dozen people.
• A suspected gunman fatally shot himself Wednesday as Minneapolis police were moving in to arrest him for a slaying committed hours earlier, sparking looting in the downtown area. Area residents were blaming the police for the death with many believing police shot the man.
• The majority of professional sports are canceling games as a protest against the shooting in Kenosha.

Commentary: While overall protesting and violent civil unrest have decreased across much of the country there is no doubt the sheer violence and intensity has increased. BLM continues to ramp its rhetoric as well as Antifa. Most major businesses and sports are doing the “politically correct” thing and creating policies in support of BLM. Some businesses are even giving preferential support to minority-owned businesses in an effort to remain off the “targeted” list of BLM and the Left.

We are seeing that most any event perceived as race-based is generating an outburst of protests and rioting. Where this will all go especially with the increase in violence is unknown. I suspect it is not going to suddenly improve.

ECONOMY

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closed. Reopening is happening at different levels and even seen some movie theaters are starting to reopen. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. Some industries have seen a spike in business, while others have been decimated. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks  – many business are just trying to stay afloat.

• It’s easier to understand gold’s record-breaking move up if you look at it from the other side of the equation. The dollar is now at its all-time low compared to gold. In simple terms, the dollar is losing value and dollar debasement is driving up the price of gold. This isn’t a narrative you don’t typically hear on the mainstream financial networks, but there seems to be a growing awareness that the dollar and the system based on it might be in trouble – even in the mainstream investment world.
• The National Debt is approaching 27 trillion dollars.
• Jobless Claims: The 1.006 million claims was a very modest improvement over last week’s 1.104 million but is the 22nd of the last 23 weeks where over 1 million Americans have filed.
• The stock market continues to hover unrealistically high and counter to economic indicators. This is a positive thing for 401k’s.
• Record GDP Plunge Revised Slightly Higher: US Economy Contracted 31.7% In Q2. The decrease in real GDP reflected decreases in consumer spending, exports, business investment, inventory investment, and housing investment that were partially offset by an increase in government spending. Imports, a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, decreased.
• Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell announced a new strategy of average inflation targeting. According to reports Thursday, the central bank formally agreed to the policy to allow inflation to “moderately” run higher than the two-percent target for an undetermined time.

Commentary: The economy continues to be held up by Federal spending, bubble gum, and duct tape. Reopening in areas continue to be a positive force in the economy, however, we are nowhere near the economic activity pre-COVID. The economy and commerce in this country have been changed and the evolution continues. So many industries have disappeared completely. Others have been damaged severely. Businesses have changed the way they conduct their activities due to COVID as well as political correctness.

My hope is that Congress will NOT provide incentives for people to remain out of work. Ingenuity will create solutions where problems lie and many businesses will regain their ability to succeed. Should the Trump administration continue for another 4 years, it is likely that further trade deals and deregulation will have a positive impact on the economy, thus helping a recovery.

POLITICS

Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.

• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Thursday that former Vice President Joe Biden cancel his three scheduled debates with President Trump because the commander-in-chief would “belittle” the forum and engage in “skullduggery.”
• Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised the Milwaukee Bucks for “standing up for what they believe in” following the team’s decision to boycott their NBA playoff game in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the team’s home state of Wisconsin.
• Latest Fox News poll has Biden winning should it happen now.
• Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday charged that President Trump is “rooting for more violence, not less” after two people were killed in Kenosha, Wis., amid turmoil following a law enforcement officer wounding 29-year-old Black man Jacob Blake.

Commentary:   As usual, Democrats and Republicans remain on opposite ends of the opinion spectrum to best serve this country….and pretty much everything else.

The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.

Please share this article across social media including Facebook, Facebook groups, Twitter, MeWe, Parler, etc.

Comments welcome below.

Stay safe.

Rourke

……and follow my progress as I work on my American Exit Strategy Project only on Patreon.

Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

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COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of July 30th, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 17,067,754

Global Deaths: 667,935

Global Recoveries: 9,995,227

US Confirmed Cases: 4,447,648

US Deaths: 151,077

US Recoveries: 1,389,425

US Active Cases: 2,907,146

• Deaths in the U.S. from coronavirus continues upward and the country leads the globe in the number of cases and fatalities.
• Florida: After seeing 10,000 new cases a day become the norm across the state in July, many of those on the frontlines are frustrated with the apparent inability of local, state, and federal governments to coordinate an adequate response. They are equally aghast with what appears to be the reluctance or refusal of many Floridians to honor safety precautions to stop the spread of coronavirus.
• Rep. Louie Gohmert — a Texas Republican who has been walking around the Capitol without a mask — has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple sources.
• Douglas Marks, 29, was arrested Tuesday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, use of a firearm to commit a felony and discharging a firearm in public. He fired a gun in a hotel due to people not social distancing.
• Herman Cain — the maverick American business czar and Republican presidential candidate who campaigned for a sweeping tax reform plan called 9-9-9 — died Thursday morning after a monthlong battle with the coronavirus. He was 74.

Commentary: COVID-19 continues to be a force to reckon with. Despite conspiracy theories on how the virus originated and early reports of inflated lethality rates – people are dying daily from the disease. Herman Cain’s death is significant as he is likely the highest-profile victim. COVID is dangerous to millions of Americans, and not so to millions more. We will continue to see the death’s climb and as a result, the impact to our personal freedom and economic viability will be impacted. In many cases, actions taken are purely for optics and publicity rather than true effectiveness.

PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST

• New York: Protests appear to be diminishing, however, in some areas they remain violent and destructive. If the spike in shootings isn’t keeping NYPD commissioner Shea up at night, the protesters must be. A group of demonstrators shined lights and blared sirens at the top cop’s W. 73rd Street home at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to a video posted to social media.
• Portland: Federal and Oregon state officials have developed a plan to cooperate on securing the Portland federal courthouse from rioters, however differences regarding the deployment of federal law enforcement remain. Portland has seen nightly riots since the death of George Floyd. Rioters have consistently targeted the federal courthouse in Portland, attacking federal law enforcement with various weapons including Molotov cocktails, and in some cases blinding officers with lasers.
• Minneapolis: Police say a man captured on surveillance video breaking windows at an auto parts store is a Hell’s Angels member who was bent on stirring up social unrest.
• Another night of rioting and lawlessness exploded in more than half a dozen U.S. cities Saturday night — with the mayhem including damage to federal buildings, local police precincts, and a fatal shooting in Austin, Texas.
• A growing number of Washinton Elite believe that the rioting, ad much of the protests, would disappear if Trump would resign as President.

Commentary: While the overall numbers of protesting have decreased, there are still pockets of civil unrest and violence in many areas. Liberal cities are the primary areas of concentration where frequently lawlessness is being allowed to occur. It has been mentioned in previous installments the new normal will see protests and riots flare up with little provocation.

ECONOMY

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closing. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks increase ultimately businesses suffer.

• “While the USPS is able to fund its operating expenses without additional borrowing at this time, we are pleased to have reached an agreement on the material terms and conditions of a loan, should the need arise,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.  10 billion dollars.
• The U.S. economy suffered its worst period ever in the second quarter, with GDP falling a historic 32.9%.
• The number of Americans who filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week totaled 1.434 million, the Labor Department reported Thursday, roughly in line with expectations, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the U.S. economy.
• Food insecurity for U.S. households last week reached its highest reported level since the Census Bureau started tracking the data in May, with almost 30 million Americans reporting that they’d not had enough to eat at some point in the seven days through July 21.

Commentary: The economy is in serious trouble. The amount of money that has been removed from the economy is massive – and much of it is permanent. The Fed has helped keep the economy going and will continue to do so. There is much talk of more stimulus going to the American people. While the Conservative, free-market person in me disagrees with the premise, I believe that is all that is keeping us from teetering over the edge. I am looking for a few years at most to prepare for the eventual crash into the abyss.

POLITICS/WORLD EVENTS

Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.

• China’s English language state-run Global Times, which often serves as an unofficial foreign policy arm of Beijing signaling the communist government’s intent and messages to the West, has issued a new article along with tweets saying the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) stands ready to ‘retaliate’ amid rumors the US could launch attacks on Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea.
• The Trump administration has reiterated its support for a short-term extension on federal unemployment benefits, as well as a moratorium on evictions. Unemployment benefits will lapse at the end of the month, while the federal moratorium on evictions expired on July 24.
• Gold and silver continue to climb upwards as it becomes obvious the economy is in serious, longterm trouble.
• Last week, the head of the U.S.’s newest military branch, the Space Force, cautioned publicly for the first time that Moscow had undertaken at least two concerning anti-satellite weapon tests in recent months, in a potential bid to develop on-orbit efficiency that could dangerously hinder the U.S.’s heavy dependency on space-based systems.
• President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested delaying the November election until ‘people can properly, securely and safely vote.’
• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mandated the wearing of face masks in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Commentary: Nothing surprising here. The political division continues to grow and the pathetic display by many in Congress to push agendas rather than effective solutions.  One example is related to the COVID stimulus. Many people could be going back to work, however, they have been making more money sitting at home than working due to the $600 per week Federal stipend. It has now ended and one side wants to minimize the weekly amount while the other side wishes to maximize it – and continue to provide an incentive to NOT work.

Insanity. It will continue.

The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.

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Rourke

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Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

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COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of July 23rd, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 15,284,136

Global Deaths: 624,665

Global Recoveries: 8,709,300

US Confirmed Cases: 3,987,584

US Deaths: 143,446

US Recoveries: 1,210,849

US Active Cases: 2,633,289

• A public health employee predicted Florida’s coronavirus catastrophe — then she was fired: ‘This is everything I was trying to warn people about’
• A new coronavirus mutation has become the most dominant strain of the virus — and is causing outbreaks to spread more quickly across the world, an expert said.
• A report out of Florida shows many people who have never been tested for COVID-19 are receiving phone calls claiming they’ve tested positive.
• 60 percent of the 26,160 temporarily closed restaurants as of July are now permanently shut. Temporary closures are dropping, and permanent shutdowns are increasing.
• Mayor of Washington, DC Muriel Bowser (D) issued an executive order Wednesday requiring residents to wear masks outside of the home as the city battles rising coronavirus cases. Fines up to $1,000 are permitted should anyone outside of their home not wear a mask.

Commentary: Those of us who have said – “There’s got to be more to this than what we are seeing” just several weeks ago can now see it….if you look. Hospitals across the nation are filling. This is not fake. It is real. While COVID-19 maybe not much more than the flu for most – it is deadly for many. 

One of the biggest things we can do right now from a preparedness perspective is to take care of ourselves. Exercise, lose weight, stop smoking, and improve immune systems. There are many thousands of people across America right now laying in a hospital bed who thought it wasn’t that big of a deal.

Those that never make it out of that hospital will tell you that it is. Don’t let social media develop your opinion on things.

PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST

Protests appear to be diminishing, however, in some areas they remain violent and destructive.

• The city of Portland, OR continues to see violence and rioting almost nightly. Wednesday evening Federal law enforcement agents fired tear gas into a growing crowd outside the Justice Center to disperse the crowd. Mayor Ted Wheeler was in the crowd and later thanked everyone for coming out against the Trump occupation of the city.
• Seattle leaders state they do not want Federal law enforcement personnel in the city regardless of the violence that erupted on Sunday. Storefronts were smashed, court buildings and police stations were attacked as well.
• Downtown Raleigh, NC is struggling to recover from riots in the wake of George Floyd protests in late May. And some businesses that haven’t yet reopened may not come back at all. Many of these businesses are owned by African-Americans.
• Police in Pittsburgh, PA shared pictures of 5 people who are believed to have instigated a riot in late May. They are seen via video and camera footage throwing items at police.

• Louisville, KY: Both the First and Second Amendments could be on full display in Louisville this weekend if and when an armed Black militia group comes to town. The group, known as the NFAC or the Not F***ing Around Coalition, says it won’t be demonstrating or marching, but lining up a formation of armed Black militia members. The group’s founder, Grandmaster Jay, has recorded several social media videos promoting the event. Of note is that there will be other militia’s with differing beliefs than the NFAC also present. This is a powderkeg just waiting to blow.

Commentary: While overall protesting and violent civil unrest have decreased things are not back to normal. BLM continues to ramp its rhetoric as well as Antifa. Most major businesses are doing the “politically correct” thing and creating policies in support of BLM. Some businesses are even giving preferential support to minority-owned businesses in an effort to remain off the “targeted” list of BLM and the Left.

I suspect that moving forward it will not take much to spark a sudden increase in protesting, and following that civil unrest. What will happen when federally funded unemployment compensation runs out? The new normal has those easily triggered taking to the streets and defying all sense of morality.

ECONOMY

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closing. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks increase ultimately businesses suffer.

• Bullion has gained 22% this year and is within about $70 of an all-time high. And with five-year Treasuries now yielding -1.15% once the effects of inflation are stripped out, a seven-year low, there’s little reason to expect a slowdown in precious-metal buying as investors fret about the weakness of the economic recovery, prospects for further outbreaks of Covid-19 and the impact of central bank bond buying.
• ‘Now’s not the time to turn off the faucet when, you know, we should be using our strong balance sheet to borrow to stimulate the economy’ – California Democratic Rep. Scott Peters. The National Debt is approaching 27 trillion dollars.
• AT&T Inc., for the first time, disclosed how many customers stopped paying their phone bill because of economic hardships related to the virus-induced recession. The company said 338,000 regular mobile-phone subscribers stopped paying in the second quarter; an additional 159,000 broadband customers and 91,000 TV subscribers stopped paying as well.
• The stock market continues to hover unrealistically high and counter to economic indicators. This is a positive thing for 401k’s.
• Real estate picked up in June as many sellers and buyers re-entered the market. Low supply, higher demand, and low-interest rates have helped bolster a market that was depressed over the past few months. Of particular interest are land parcels located out in the country away from cities.

Commentary: The economy continues to be held up by Federal spending, bubble gum, and duct tape. The economy and commerce in this country have been changed and the evolution continues. So many industries have disappeared completely. Others have been damaged severely. Businesses have changed the way they conduct their activities due to COVID as well as political correctness.

My hope is that Congress will NOT provide incentives for people to remain out of work. Ingenuity will create solutions where problems lie and many businesses will regain their ability to succeed. Should the Trump administration continue for another 4 years, it is likely that further trade deals and deregulation will have a positive impact on the economy, thus helping a recovery.

POLITICS

Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.

• In an interview with CNN on Tuesday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the nation is suffering from the “Trump virus,” or the results of President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus.
• Voters in the crucial battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina will begin casting ballots in September, giving President Donald Trump and Joe Biden just weeks to make their cases to voters.
• Negotiations continue in Washington DC over the next coronavirus relief package, Republicans and Democrats have shifted their focus to the next round of direct stimulus payments.

Commentary:   As usual, Democrats and Republicans remain on opposite ends of the opinion spectrum to best serve this country. Regarding the COVID relief package, Democrats want to provide incentives for people to remain out of work, while Republicans want the opposite. The blatant opposing perspectives for both the Right and the Left could not be more evident and obvious. Longtime Democrat-run cities have fared poorly during the economic crisis compared to the Conservative to Moderate-run cities. Over and over again throughout the world and through history it has been shown that individual freedoms and efforts trump socialism every time.

The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.

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Rourke

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Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.

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COVID-19

The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.

Here are the numbers as of July 16th, 2020:

Global Confirmed Cases: 13,578,608

Global Deaths: 584,782

Global Recoveries: 7,596,551

US Confirmed Cases: 3,499,771

US Deaths: 137,420

US Recoveries: 1,367,648

US Active Cases: 1,994,703

• A 37-year-old Iraqi war veteran in Ohio dies of COVID after posting on social media that he doesn’t believe the hype. On July 1st he began to have symptoms. Three days later he was dead. 
• Love Connection host Chuck Woolery Tweeted the following….“The most outrageous lies are the ones about Covid 19,” Woolery wrote. “Everyone is lying. The CDC, Media, Democrats, our Doctors, not all but most ,that we are told to trust. I think it’s all about the election and keeping the economy from coming back, which is about the election.” 
• Cities across the country in areas showing an increase in positive COVID cases are suggesting a new wave of shutdowns. An Example: Houston leaders are calling for another lockdown as the number of active cases of the coronavirus in the county increased to more than 27,600 on Sunday. Houston’s Harris County — the most populous county in Texas — has been the hardest-hit in the Lone Star State.
• California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Monday all counties in the state to close indoor operations for a handful of businesses, including restaurants, bars, movie theaters and museums, as Covid-19 cases continue to climb.
• Schools across the nation are developing strategies to be able to open and handle children while reducing the spread of the virus. In Los Angles, the superintendent for the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Monday that students will not return to the classroom when the fall semester begins next month because of the surge in coronavirus cases across the area.
• Cities across the country are passing city ordinances requiring all citizens to wear masks when out in public. The repercussions of not doing so carry penalties from absolutely nothing – up to fines and jail time.
• Georgia Governor bans all cities from mandating masks to be worn.

Commentary: The “new normal” continues to evolve. Policies on social distancing, wearing masks, and limits on the number of people allowed in a particular space are criteria that are just getting started and will likely be strengthened and required for years to come. The new normal will fundamentally change this country and society itself. The significant impact on the economy and the repercussions of that impact are highly underestimated.

PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST

Protests continue to occur across the nation. Many demand racial justice, the defunding of police, or societal change towards socialism. The removal or destruction of symbols from history continues to be relevant.

• 87 protestors were arrested as they conducted a “sit in” at the home – and on the property of – Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Tuesday. They were demanding justice for Breonna Taylor – who was killed as part of a No-Knock warrant by police. They were at the wrong home.
• In North Portland, a crowd of over 200 protested against police brutality. Items were thrown at police as well as a construction worker who was boarding up the police station in that area.  A recent shooting where a black man was killed as by police seemed to be an ignitor.
• There has been a massive spike in gun and ammunition purchases across the country as riots and protests have people on edge and have contributed to a growing level of uncertainty. A large percentage of buyers are new to the world of firearms.
• A Supreme Cout police vehicle was set on fire by an individual who poured a flammable liquid on the car and then ignored it. The suspect has been arrested.

Commentary: Civil unrest, rioting, and protesting seem to be on the decrease. While this is good news there are still pockets of violence erupting in various places. One thing that appears to be true is that the “new normal” has that almost any controversial event will cause riots and civil unrest to occur.  There is little more American than protesting, however, the recent examples have certainly led to more significant and detrimental activities.

ECONOMY

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closing. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks increase ultimately businesses suffer.

• Texas is the latest state to consider reversing its re-opening and begin shutting down “non-essential businesses.”
• Schools in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Atlanta will begin entirely online, officials said Monday. Schools in Nashville plan to do the same, at least through Labor Day. The economic impact of schools not reopening with normal attendance across much of the country is significant.  Daycare facilities and retail sales for school clothes and supplies will suffer greatly.
• Businesses across the country cannot get people to come back to work as they can often make more money being in unemployment than working.

Commentary:

The COVID bailouts of businesses and payments made to Americans via stimulus checks and unemployment stipends show the inept ability of the government to do anything right. Over 3 trillion dollars spent and added to the National Debt and the vast majority of it went to big corporations and businesses who scammed the system. Companies with 10 employees reported saving 500 jobs as one example.

The government is now too big NOT to fail.

POLITICS

Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.

• Joe Biden is running ads in Texas. The significance of this cannot be overstated.  Normally valuable campaign funds would only be used in a state in which the candidate believes they have a chance to win. The largely Conservative Texas has largely been signed by Democrat Presidential candidates.
• The Trump campaign is running ads in Georgia. Similar to the above story – Trump would not normally spend campaign funds this early on a state which he is sure to win. Georgia has largely been considered a shoo-in for Trump – until now.
• Shutdowns: At this point, the division is obvious.  President Trump and other top Republicans are adamant against lockdowns, but Democratic politicians in many areas of the country are suggesting their need or implementing them.

Commentary:

Politicians are elected to serve their constituents. The reality is on both sides far too often their election leads to their serving a powerful base of special interests, donors, and large corporations. We continue to see people on the opinion spectrum well away from each other on opposing sides. Way on the Left you have Progressive Socialists who have one belief and perspective. Way on the Right you have Conservative Patriots who have quite a different perspective. What we know for a fact is one side aligns with what the Founders of this country believed and established. One side aligns with the Constitution. The other side does not.

You be the judge.

The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.

Please share this article across social media including Facebook, Facebook groups, Twitter, MeWe, Parler, etc.

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Stay safe.

Rourke