1/12
“Lead, follow or get out of the way.” The quote has been attributed to both philosopher Thomas Paine and General George S Patton. No matter the source, the meaning is clear: the status quo is unacceptable, and if you aren’t going to change it, stand aside. #velshi
“Lead, follow or get out of the way.” The quote has been attributed to both philosopher Thomas Paine and General George S Patton. No matter the source, the meaning is clear: the status quo is unacceptable, and if you aren’t going to change it, stand aside. #velshi
2/12
That’s where we are with COVID: The United States is currently breaking coronavirus records we don’t want broken. Infection positivity rates continue to increase around the country as states like Texas and California reach more than a MILLION confirmed cases each. #velshi
That’s where we are with COVID: The United States is currently breaking coronavirus records we don’t want broken. Infection positivity rates continue to increase around the country as states like Texas and California reach more than a MILLION confirmed cases each. #velshi
3/12
We’ve firmly returned to 1000+ deaths a day. In fact, these days we’re losing a grandparent or a parent or a child, a cousin or an uncle, an aunt, a friend or a neighbor, EVERY MINUTE of the day. #velshi
We’ve firmly returned to 1000+ deaths a day. In fact, these days we’re losing a grandparent or a parent or a child, a cousin or an uncle, an aunt, a friend or a neighbor, EVERY MINUTE of the day. #velshi
4/12
Since before March 13, when the pandemic was officially declared, many in the country have asked for—begged for, really—a plan. Despite the lies told by Trump, Americans knew this wasn’t a hoax that would “magically disappear” one day. We knew it wasn’t like the flu. #velshi
Since before March 13, when the pandemic was officially declared, many in the country have asked for—begged for, really—a plan. Despite the lies told by Trump, Americans knew this wasn’t a hoax that would “magically disappear” one day. We knew it wasn’t like the flu. #velshi
5/12
Despite everything we absolutely knew to be true about COVID, there is STILL no national plan 8 months later. That’s how the CURRENT administration decided to handle it. The only choice we’ve had is to wear a mask, wash your hands, keep your distance. #velshi
Despite everything we absolutely knew to be true about COVID, there is STILL no national plan 8 months later. That’s how the CURRENT administration decided to handle it. The only choice we’ve had is to wear a mask, wash your hands, keep your distance. #velshi
6/12
With 67 days to inauguration, Joe Biden wants to try something new. He wants to marshal our best resources and go to war with coronavirus. But until he is sworn in, there are limits to how much Biden can do as he continues to hit petty bureaucratic walls. #velshi
With 67 days to inauguration, Joe Biden wants to try something new. He wants to marshal our best resources and go to war with coronavirus. But until he is sworn in, there are limits to how much Biden can do as he continues to hit petty bureaucratic walls. #velshi
7/12
The barriers to the Biden transition are the only walls Trump has ever succeeded in building during his administration. These particular walls come with heavy costs: increased American deaths. #velshi
The barriers to the Biden transition are the only walls Trump has ever succeeded in building during his administration. These particular walls come with heavy costs: increased American deaths. #velshi
8/12
While Trump can disrupt the transfer of power by clogging the courts with baseless lawsuits, he can’t stop the incoming administration from talking to governors around the country. State leaders are open to a coordinated federal fight against this pandemic. #velshi
While Trump can disrupt the transfer of power by clogging the courts with baseless lawsuits, he can’t stop the incoming administration from talking to governors around the country. State leaders are open to a coordinated federal fight against this pandemic. #velshi
9/12
Mask mandates are gaining momentum. All options are being considered, and science—our strongest weapon in this war—is trying to push its way back through the doors of the White House. #velshi
Mask mandates are gaining momentum. All options are being considered, and science—our strongest weapon in this war—is trying to push its way back through the doors of the White House. #velshi
10/12
We have a clear signal that a COVID vaccine will likely require shipping and storage logistics our current infrastructure can’t guarantee, but we have an Army Corps of Engineers! We have a National Guard! We have FEMA! #velshi
We have a clear signal that a COVID vaccine will likely require shipping and storage logistics our current infrastructure can’t guarantee, but we have an Army Corps of Engineers! We have a National Guard! We have FEMA! #velshi
11/12
Thousands of men and women are standing at the ready to serve their fellow Americans in a cause for which they can be proud. We can achieve a lot. But the current administration is not planning for this and has spent 8 months wishing this deadly virus away. #velshi
Thousands of men and women are standing at the ready to serve their fellow Americans in a cause for which they can be proud. We can achieve a lot. But the current administration is not planning for this and has spent 8 months wishing this deadly virus away. #velshi
12/12
Joe Biden has won this election. Today, even Donald Trump knows and privately accepts that. But Biden needs the power of the presidency and a normal transition to get it done. So, Donald Trump: lead, follow or, more likely, get out of the way. #velshi
Joe Biden has won this election. Today, even Donald Trump knows and privately accepts that. But Biden needs the power of the presidency and a normal transition to get it done. So, Donald Trump: lead, follow or, more likely, get out of the way. #velshi
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