Category Archives: Fail!

Some Blame Workers, Not Meat Plants, for Virus Spread | Food Manufacturing

Blaming workers for workplace safety and illnesses is a longstanding tactic by companies seeking to avoid responsibility, said Celeste Monforton, a Texas State University lecturer and workplace safety expert. “If these workers are deemed to be critical infrastructure workers, deemed to be essential workers, they deserve the utmost respect, the highest level of protection,” she said.

Source: Some Blame Workers, Not Meat Plants, for Virus Spread | Food Manufacturing

Coronavirus protests show U.S. racial and political tension – Los Angeles Times

The crowds protesting California’s stay-at-home orders aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus have a litany of grievances: Open the beaches. Free the churches. End the tyranny of a governor who has gone too far. They hop barricades to surf. They cite the Constitution. They wave American flags. They sport Trump 2020 gear. They rail against vaccines. In other states, including Michigan, protesters have shown up at government buildings carrying rifles. Despite their varied causes, the protesters have been almost entirely white — even in California, a state that mostly is not.

Source: Coronavirus protests show U.S. racial and political tension – Los Angeles Times

Ohio urges employers to report workers fearful of returning to work | World news | The Guardian AKA: It does not make any difference if the reopen order is a potential death sentence – work or lose benefits. Government failing the people it is supposed to protect.

“We are concerned about unemployment serving as a disincentive for individuals who have been laid off to get back to work when the economy reopens,” said a spokesperson for US senator Rob Portman, a Republican from Ohio.

Source: Ohio urges employers to report workers fearful of returning to work | World news | The Guardian

Open The Country Up! ‹ In Saner Thought ‹ Reader — WordPress.com

The loosening of restrictions is being justified with claims that the COVID-19 pandemic is waning and people can now begin to work, shop, dine out, travel and go to church as they once did, without undue risk. But that is not actually the expectation of the Trump administration. On the contrary, press inquiries have found that the federal government expects an enormous spike in the death toll and is making preparations accordingly. https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/05/02/pers-m02.html You notice the people that will be sacrificed are the poor…….and if that does nit work then I am sure that Congress will find it in their hearts to float another stim package that will aid no one but the rich. Don’t worry…..even if Donald loses in November 2021 will be little difference….the poor will pay the ultimate rice for this pandemic.

Source: Open The Country Up! ‹ In Saner Thought ‹ Reader — WordPress.com

Naming of Pinochet’s great-niece as Chile women’s minister sparks outrage | World news | The Guardian

Macarena Santelices has praised the ‘good side’ of the 1973-90 dictatorship in which over 300 women were raped under torture
— Read on www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/08/pinochet-great-niece-chile-womens-minister

Right-wing men should just be banned from civil society – this is beyond belief!

Covid-19: David Parker hits back after Bridges questions legality of lockdown | RNZ News

Attorney-General David Parker has accused the Opposition of a “dangerous” attack on public servants and the separation of powers between Parliament and the courts.
— Read on www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/416192/covid-19-david-parker-hits-back-after-bridges-questions-legality-of-lockdown

How petty and small can one get to attempt to be of use – Bridges falling down!

Security Researchers Say The Reopen America Campaign Is Being Astroturfed

Gun advocacy and conservative groups are responsible for astroturfing the reopen America campaign that has swept the US in recent days, according to research from cybersecurity experts.

Source: Security Researchers Say The Reopen America Campaign Is Being Astroturfed