Here's my thoughts. Trump's smart and usually a couple of steps ahead of everyone else. He knows putting a travel ban on European countries and saying what he has will and did further cause the panic to rise. I'm sure he realizes more panic will cause more issues in the financial markets which wont help him in his reelection. So I'm assuming he thinks the consequences of not doing what he did were worse than the consequences of what he did. So what does he know that we don't? Am I missing something, what's your thoughts on his actions? My post isnt meant to be political just trying to get more of a grasp of what is going on in this situation. The president isn't against calling the media out on false propaganda but he's not saying very much about this situation being completely bogus. The president doesnt seem to be much on over reacting.

Trump asked his generals why cant they just bomb that pesky virus with a drone.

Could the virus only be part of something bigger going on or maybe triggered something else that might put us in danger. This whole thing including the President's actions seem confusing.

Saying your post aren't political is in line to we are all blind and stupid. Tell me, what are you after, what do you wish to gain from this ridiculous post?

I think it time to realize, this thing is worse than we originally thought.The president is trying to save lives.
I knew I should have bought more toilet paper last night.
Tom

Maybe not everything done and said has to be about getting reelected. He's doing his job.

You've missed the boat here catch. I'm trying to understand what is going on here. I'm trust Trump , voted for him and will again. Just seems to me there has to be a bigger threat than what I'm understanding for the president(that I trust and believe in)to make what I believe is such a serious move considering what the consequences are. I apologize if you find it ridiculous. I'm truly just trying to grasp what going on.

Maybe old lives matter. I am thinking there may have been many already died and it was called flu, if once the testing starts and the numbers go sky high it may be its been here awhile.
The President is just working with the hand he has been dealt.
Honestly I don't know, I keep hoping we all will wake up and it will be a new day, but I ain't bettin on it.

I seen a few minutes ago the Stock market made a late jump. I am guessing after the SOE was announced. So, he may be even smarter than a lot of folks think.

The bigger threat IS the Virus...!

No coincidence since it started going up during the press conference. Business people reacted well to the fact that he was bringing in the private sector to help with this. And, just the opposite of what the Libs wanted to hear because those BIG businesses are supposed to be the bad guys that they want to bring down.

I get that my, point about reelection is that I dont believe there is political reasoning for the steps he took.

And my point is that there doesn't have to be.

I think we are on the same page Walleye. I'm either coming across wrong or everyone one is pretty touchy about this topic so I'll just check out on it. I'm a little behind, I didnt even know the President had a press conference today until this thread. I'll watch it myself and maybe it will clear somethings up for me.

I think we are on the same page Walleye. I'm either coming across wrong or everyone one is pretty touchy about this topic so I'll just check out on it. I'm a little behind, I didnt even know the President had a press conference today until this thread. I'll watch it myself and maybe it will clear somethings up for me.

He realizes that the perception of the government not doing enough to save people is much worse than what is going to happen from what they are doing. 5000 people dead globally from kung flu and people here in the USA are loosing it, that is sad.

You are trying to figure out what is going on in the mind of a narcissistic sociopath when you get that all figured out let us know.

Bryce

I would guess if someone made a political statement post it would be deleted. That is why the comment was made, just my guess.

Yes sir, I think I see where you're coming from. "Something" seems a little off. I think during any time of uncertainty, people look to their leader for direction. Or, at least to see what direction they may be heading as a country, and hopefully, there's an explanation that makes sense.

Many believe as our president first stated that, it is nothing more than a flu. Why then the take steps to treat it any differently. Why give-in to the panic, why risk creating further panic, why?

A possible scenario I explored...The virus started in China. So did the panic. It created an over-load on medical services, and required drastic draconian measures. Foreigners fled. Citizens fled. The virus and the panic spread. There is some anecdotal evidence that the spread was intentional in some areas of S. Korea, by it's own citizens. A new element of fear enters and panic levels rise. Quarantines, though mostly self-monitored, are implemented, but restrictions arise and borders close. We enter 2020 in an economic war. Our opponent in that war reveals it's might though our dependence on them. Though they may suffer with less, we will suffer with none. And there you have the true effect of the virus, it's psychological, biological warfare. IMO, Trump is calling their bluff. Cutting them off at the knees.

It is my humble opinion, the President is trying to get in the game ahead of any real threat that can bring down the country, and economy. By declaring a State of Emergency before the SHTF, is a very smart move. He is putting in place the means to activate all of the resources available, if and when they are needed. Some past Presidents have waited 6 months or more then they react to the problem, this one isn't, he is being preemptive.

When a hurricane is going to hit Florida or some other state, their governors act days or weeks ahead of time, so there will be no delays in providing immediate assistance. Why should the President act any different?

To me this is a very smart move... if action isn't required, then so be it. If it is required, he has the bull by the horns.

Garry-