The administration does seem to have dropped the ball on this. But I’ve also seen an explanation that the FDA was the actual critical path blocker, by not okaying any of the (other?) quick tests for use in the USA. And maybe the supply chain is sluggish for the allowed tests? It would be nice to hear more of the actual facts… but I doubt we ever will.
It sure is easy to play armchair quarterback with Biden’s week-to-week response to what this pandemic has thrown at us. A sobering mental exercise for you Henry is to ponder for a moment WWTD (what would trump do). Four years of his it-shay show proved how incompetent Agent Orange was at responding to this country’s pandemic struggles. The Trump administration actually sought to SUPPRESS Covid-19 testing in the United States last year (a novel way to deal with a shortage in testing capabilities!)—a move that was widely criticized by public health specialists and politicians, who said testing asymptomatic people is an important part of identifying and cutting off the chains of spread.
You can bet the ranch that Nancy Piglosi’s husband just invested in the company making At Home Covid tests. Nothing like a little insider knowledge to help them become multi-millionaires.
5 AM Payne files column6 AM Payne buys stock in J&J and Pfeizer.7 AM Payne tests positive for covid.8 AM Payne refuses to wear mask in public.9 AM Payne infects ten people.
Gee, didn’t read, just the other day, that two more rapid tests were approved and there’s another easily manufactured, not patented vaccine available (everywhere except the USA, which is where it was developed).
We will spend billions of dollars so every worry wart can get tested on a daily basis (on the taxpayers dime), and 2 months from now they will come to the conclusion those tests aren’t all that accurate, and should not be relied on.
Recipe for Payne cartoon: add 3 cups of poor sportsmanship, 1 cup of Faux News, and 1 Tsp of bitter lairs. Half bake at whatever temperature you feel like for as long as you like. After cooling, sprinkle with fresh rat turds. Ta da! :-D
I am sure its Trumps fault…Not like a Democrat can take any responsibility for anything bad that happens on there watch. There sheep sure wont call them out.
Daeder almost 2 years ago
Make up your mind, Henry. Are you against testing or for it?
Concretionist almost 2 years ago
The administration does seem to have dropped the ball on this. But I’ve also seen an explanation that the FDA was the actual critical path blocker, by not okaying any of the (other?) quick tests for use in the USA. And maybe the supply chain is sluggish for the allowed tests? It would be nice to hear more of the actual facts… but I doubt we ever will.
Judge Magney almost 2 years ago
Well gosh, they’ll just have to get vaccinated. The horror. The horror.
hermit48 almost 2 years ago
Yep, tRump didn’t forget. He just told them not to because it would run up the numbers.
GOGOPOWERANGERS almost 2 years ago
He already invested so no..
GiantShetlandPony almost 2 years ago
Projection much. It was Republicans using inside information about Covid to boost their stock portfolios.
wagnerfax almost 2 years ago
It sure is easy to play armchair quarterback with Biden’s week-to-week response to what this pandemic has thrown at us. A sobering mental exercise for you Henry is to ponder for a moment WWTD (what would trump do). Four years of his it-shay show proved how incompetent Agent Orange was at responding to this country’s pandemic struggles. The Trump administration actually sought to SUPPRESS Covid-19 testing in the United States last year (a novel way to deal with a shortage in testing capabilities!)—a move that was widely criticized by public health specialists and politicians, who said testing asymptomatic people is an important part of identifying and cutting off the chains of spread.
The Love of Money is . . . almost 2 years ago
Good thing I didn’t bet yesterday we’d see another vehicle AND a bumper sticker, but I can’t see the bumper, so I may have been correct . . . /S
leopoldenoch almost 2 years ago
Liberciles are so hateful that they even visit a conservative cartoons to spew their vitriol
FJB Premium Member almost 2 years ago
You can bet the ranch that Nancy Piglosi’s husband just invested in the company making At Home Covid tests. Nothing like a little insider knowledge to help them become multi-millionaires.
The Nodding Head almost 2 years ago
Republicans want someone to blame when their mirrors are showing them who every day.
Stat_man99 almost 2 years ago
You forget 10AM, nappytime.
Warcat almost 2 years ago
Kind of expected from this presidency. Bringing us such well planned disasters like Afghanistan, an open border, and he is just getting started!
suzalee almost 2 years ago
Then there’s this company that destroyed tests it had in stock https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/20/us/abbott-covid-tests.html
Radish the wordsmith almost 2 years ago
Its called supply and demand everyone except a right winger wants a test kit.
Right wing jerks don’t care if they spread covid or not.
walfishj almost 2 years ago
5 AM Payne files column6 AM Payne buys stock in J&J and Pfeizer.7 AM Payne tests positive for covid.8 AM Payne refuses to wear mask in public.9 AM Payne infects ten people.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I recall when long lines were associated with Russia.. pretty shameful that it has come full circle. Oh how the mighty has fallen.
morningglory73 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I don’t care what you say. Joe is 100& better than what we had before. Maybe 200% better.
Patjade almost 2 years ago
Stupid Henry Payne ends the year the way he started it, Stupid. And with a poorly drawn car.
1BlackLivesMatter Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Dementia Joe is cashing in! Let’s go, Brandon!
david_42 almost 2 years ago
Gee, didn’t read, just the other day, that two more rapid tests were approved and there’s another easily manufactured, not patented vaccine available (everywhere except the USA, which is where it was developed).
celeconecca almost 2 years ago
Why would Biden want to invest in COVID tests?
Frankfreak almost 2 years ago
In a week will be the anniversary of the verification and certification that Trump lost the 2020 election.
casonia2 almost 2 years ago
Doesn’t matter, Henry. You aren’t going to test anyway.
ferddo almost 2 years ago
LOL, at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the Former Guy was still in “executive time” doing nothing constructive.
harvey812abc almost 2 years ago
We will spend billions of dollars so every worry wart can get tested on a daily basis (on the taxpayers dime), and 2 months from now they will come to the conclusion those tests aren’t all that accurate, and should not be relied on.
Scoutmaster77 almost 2 years ago
Recipe for Payne cartoon: add 3 cups of poor sportsmanship, 1 cup of Faux News, and 1 Tsp of bitter lairs. Half bake at whatever temperature you feel like for as long as you like. After cooling, sprinkle with fresh rat turds. Ta da! :-D
washatkc Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I am sure its Trumps fault…Not like a Democrat can take any responsibility for anything bad that happens on there watch. There sheep sure wont call them out.