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Dem2

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31. It's going to be an uphill climb
Sun Nov 22, 2020, 05:24 PM
Nov 2020

If there's any regular Joe who I think can get it done, however, it's Joe Biden.

Even if he can't get the Senate to do anything, he can sign executive orders and actually show a little empathy for most of us who simply want to believe our country cares about our wellbeing.

This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Nov 2020 #1
That's insane Dem2 Nov 2020 #8
Part of it is ignorance (lack of an educational campaign) Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #13
One reason. One person. GDMFSOB DJT is no leader. CurtEastPoint Nov 2020 #2
This!👆 SheltieLover Nov 2020 #3
City MD LI, NY; 45 minute wait; No charge; MD-administered nasal swab; Results in 36 hours. lapucelle Nov 2020 #4
NEW YORK Dorian Gray Nov 2020 #43
NYS data as of the latest update lapucelle Nov 2020 #45
My Pillow said just drink some Oleander, then go back to sleep. Arne Nov 2020 #5
you're not wrong to be livid. barbtries Nov 2020 #6
So far, none of us who works with her has symptoms Dem2 Nov 2020 #10
such a drag. barbtries Nov 2020 #15
That sucks BainsBane Nov 2020 #7
There are many free places to test. Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #9
Thanks, I'm sure this will help somebody here Dem2 Nov 2020 #11
Except in areas where they are completely overwhelmed, everyone qualifies now. Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #14
Maybe it's harder in some states. Got a free test in May on a Sunday, results next morning. Alex4Martinez Nov 2020 #12
Mine was free spinbaby Nov 2020 #16
Please, NotAPuppet Nov 2020 #17
At least that part is done online Dem2 Nov 2020 #18
Sounds like a rip-off job to me. BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #19
Welcome to "healthcare-for-profit" Dem2 Nov 2020 #20
Lookit who's running the show sprinkleeninow Nov 2020 #28
It's going to be an uphill climb Dem2 Nov 2020 #31
Truth, integrity and goodness is known to overtake lies, destruction and depravity. 💙 sprinkleeninow Nov 2020 #38
When a friend was exposed a couple of months ago, she and her husband got in the car, went through niyad Nov 2020 #21
We Have Heard Hundreds Of Times That The Tests Are Free DallasNE Nov 2020 #22
Just four words: Medicare for All Americans. nt PatrickforO Nov 2020 #23
I was tested for free in NYC. I got the results by email three days later. IrishEyes Nov 2020 #24
One of my jobs is at skilled nursing and phys rehab. Because the infection rate is above 10% here, Volaris Nov 2020 #25
Yeah, it does suck Dem2 Nov 2020 #26
At least as far as enacting the policies that would address your concerns, Volaris Nov 2020 #27
She's apolitical, just poor and less educated Dem2 Nov 2020 #29
Then she would fall into the 'not actively working against us' category, AFAIC, Volaris Nov 2020 #30
I know of almost no unmarried women of any social status who we can't get on our side Dem2 Nov 2020 #33
I agree with this statement:) Volaris Nov 2020 #36
One risk pool is a health care system. Multiple risk pools is an investment scheme. Ron Green Nov 2020 #32
+1000 paleotn Nov 2020 #35
Amen! Dem2 Nov 2020 #37
Worse than a 3rd World Country rickyhall Nov 2020 #34
We know how to do this. paleotn Nov 2020 #39
Are you in Oregon, because there have been for profit testing sites pop up here. MerryBlooms Nov 2020 #40
"Live free or die" Dem2 Nov 2020 #41
If it was a workplace exposure, why wouldn't worker's comp pay for the testing? Crunchy Frog Nov 2020 #42
Well, since someone kicked this - she tested negative! Dem2 Nov 2020 #44
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