The Witch Doctor

It is Memorial Day today. A day where we remember all of those who sacrificed so much to keep our country free and strong. But we need to remember that it is not only our duty to remember, but to aid  and uphold the very ideals they fought so hard for. It is our duty to maintain a country for them to come back to. It is our responsibility to bring into government men and women who will match their sense of responsibility and care for our country. Charlatans should not be welcome.

The Swedish Model

The world has been dealing with Covid-19 for around two months now. We have seen a complete shutdown in China and shutdowns of varying depths in the rest of the world. None of us know for sure which response to the crisis will be the least damaging to our lives long term. We have seen a virus that takes a toll on the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. It has struck younger people with complications that can lead to strokes. It has led to complications in children that resemble toxic shock. And it has been devastating to economies around the world.

How do we balance health and jobs? Both are of critical importance to our well being. Here in the US our reaction has been haphazard at best, with a White House that is incapable of leading intelligently. Critical decisions are having to be made by each state. People are running out of patience even as they run out of money and food. Long lines form for food giveaways and people are protesting the lock downs.

So I thought I would post a video I ran across about Sweden which gives insight into their decision on how they handled the crisis. It's an interview that was conducted at the end of April. He makes some very good points. Some of which appear very prescient. But one thing he says seemed to resonate. It probably won't make any difference in the end.

Here is a link to a live update of the Covid-19 cases around the world.

Live Cornavirus Update

Stay safe.

World on Fire

I was contemplating writing another post about the Covid-19 pandemic, but I changed my mind. It is what we are living with daily, so I figured it might be time to take a bit of a break. I am sure it will still be there when we get back.

The world has been through many trials and tribulations. I cannot think of anything more devastating than WWII. Perhaps revisiting that era will take our minds off this one. Strange as that may seem, it has worked for me.

Recently they have been airing a fiction series called World on Fire on channel 2 (TPT) under the Masterpiece showcase which was originally aired on the BBC. It moves fairly slowly so you haven't missed much if you pick it up now. It is on Sunday nights at 8:00. I have also seen it out on DVD. Or if you can stream from YouTube you can watch the full series through there. The following is a trailer.

If you haven't seen it already it's worth a look. Hard times pass and we will survive.