waybread
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So now you've changed your position to the "its not over yet". Guess you just can't go against actual data huh?
Data shows the death rate was much higher in NYC because Cuomo (democrat) was useless in handling the pandemic. As it is now, all the evidence shows the blue states have been performing much worse than red states. Lets also review some of the majestic blunders from NY state:
- Inefficient bureaucratic delays when purchasing medical/protective supplies.
- Not closing schools or business after the pandemic had begun its spread (took them one month to begin their lockdown).
- Sending infected covid19 patients into nursing homes, killing over 6000 people.
"Dr. Frieden said that if the state and city had adopted widespread social-distancing measures a week or two earlier, including closing schools, stores and restaurants, then the estimated death toll from the outbreak might have been reduced by 50 to 80 percent."
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/08/nyregion/new-york-coronavirus-response-delays.html
Dirius, it would be helpful if you actually read what I wrote, vs. fabricating what you wish I'd said so that it would be simpler for you to launch an argument. (aka your "straw woman" debate fallacy.)
Surely you understand that all that "the data" show are deaths from cv 19 (and cases of CV-19.) These data make zero reference to political party.
David and I have patiently and repeatedly tried to explain the outlines of epidemiology to you.
No doubt New York elected officials and public health officers wish they had done things better and differently during the early stages of the virus, when they were metaphorically flying by the seat of their pants.
But you cannot make the case that somehow the state would have had a brilliant outcome had right-wingers been in charge.
"I think it's funny how" Governor Cuomo's approval rating among New Yorkers rose in connection with his handling of the pandemic. if Democratic bunglers were out there wantonly killing people, as you imply.
You still haven't answered my question as to why right-wing Republicans haven't managed to convince poor city dwellers to vote Republican.
Ironically, when Democratic leaders did what Dr. Frieden suggested, and closed restaurants and schools, the right-wingers cried bloody murder. And still are.
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