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@schubert Could you clarify what you mean?

ozzy62 and uberwaltz,

The public may not look too carefully at details but the ones not blindly tied to party (or any other) allegiance, do notice things like image, tone of voice, confidence etc.

Boris Johnson, on those grounds, so far seems to be doing well in leading the UK during this crisis.

As much as libertarians might object, you can’t minimize the deaths from a pandemic like this by relying on the individuals common sense to do the right thing. Everyone has to do the right thing to the greatest extent of their ability. It’s all about numbers, not individuals, other than how what has to be done by all affects each.

Rand Paul swimming and use of workout facilities knowing he was being tested for the virus and then testing positive is the only example needed.

Responsible leaders know this and are acting accordingly. A good example is Republican Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland who is a role model for how to deal with public crises like this that affect all.

Our erratic President is the opposite so far though I must say.

Hopefully, when this is over, there is a thorough review of what transpired and we learn for the next time which could be as soon as next year.

Hopefully, when this is over, there is a thorough review of what transpired and we learn for the next time which could be as soon as next year.

Yeah, you can bet the account that will be told will leave a lot of good information out, and will have just the right spin for the "common good". We've seen it before. It's a different tale depending on who's in office. Sadly, that's a fact that isn't up for debate.........

I am not party affiliated and never have been, but my opinion is the Republican’s of late under Trump show NO interest in letting facts interfere with agenda which I have maintained is a very dangerous thing.

Meanwhile the Democrats are far from perfect as well,human nature being what it is, but at least there is a variety of ideologies at play there to serve as some degree of checks and balances.

In any case, my assessment is the Democrats are much better at sticking to facts these days than the Republicans, at least the ones at the Federal Government level.

Local and state, things still have a bias, but there still are some Republican’s who retain their values but also focus on facts and work hard to serve the common public good, not just that of those who agree with them. The aforementioned Republican Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland is a great example, a Republican Governor who maintains some of the highest approval ratings of anyone in a solid blue state.  A great role model for any public servant.