Context! What The Media Numbers Don’t Tell You.

Recently, Justin Hart, a data expert, tweeted a simple graph that puts the reported numbers of new COVID-19 cases into context. You can follow him at @justin_hart on your tweeter account. You will be able to read through all his work on analyzing the raw numbers about this particular virus.

With just aggregate numbers being reported by the media, having your own data expert to parse the information, makes you a contextually informed individual.

In his latest tweet, Mr. Hart showed a chart using the June cases in Florida. He discussed his new findings and how he got there in his latest interview with Daniel Horowitz on Mr. Horowitz’s podcast.

Screenshot from Justin Hart’s latest tweet.

Context or Truth is always good. What we do with it, or how it makes us feel, is up to us. But, it’s good to juxtapose it with our own biases. Here’s another helpful article from Justin Hart that he wrote on March 18 of this year, just when this particular coronavirus was starting to engulf the world. Mr. Hart dove into the numbers to explain to us what was ahead of us then. His article also showed past panic driven narratives that we’ve been exposed to.

The image below shows deaths per 100K population. The US is a BIG country and you can see the virus has had a heterogenous effect. Ask yourself why we have a homogenous approach to it.

From Justin Hart’s tweet.

(Featured Photo From CBS Philadelphia)

Thomas Sowell – A Reformed Marxist

Walter E. Williams writes about his friend, Thomas Sowell. In it, he tells Mr. Sowell’s all too familiar American story, but one in which Marxism was the first driving ideology. In one interview, Thomas Sowell explains why he was first a Marxist and then how he later changed his mind. He has been writing and teaching the opposite of Marxism since that conversion decades ago.

Everybody Out!

The Numbers

US census numbers show that in a country of roughly 330 million, Whites (Non-Hispanic) account for around 76% of the population. This means that all the other colors/races account for about a little under a quarter of the population. Roughly 40 million people are foreign born.

11% live at or below the poverty line – around 33 million. That means that 89% or 307 million have more than adequate resources. How adequate? Enough that around 1 million immigrants apply to enter and live in the United States. Far higher than any other country in the world. This doesn’t even count the ones who applied but did not get approved. Also missing are the illegals crossing the border for no other reason but for a better life overall.

The GDP of the United States prior to the pandemic was $19 Trillion – number 1 in the world. The per capita income is then roughly $57,600 per year. As of 2019, there were 614 Billionaires living in The United States.

Of any country in the world, the United States is where minorities of all walks fare the best! There are more minority millionaires and billionaires in The United States as a percentage of the population.

88% of people 25 years and older have a High School Diploma or higher, 32% have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Life expectancy is 79 yrs of age, slightly higher for females than males. Currently, Hong Kong at 85 years of age is ranked 1. Keep in mind that the United States is a more heterogeneous population than Hong Kong. Hong Kong is 93% ethnic Chinese.

That’s a snapshot of the overall picture of life in The United States. IT’S SO BAD……

EVERYBODY OUT!


Wisdom And Courage

Famous Individuals in Black History past and present (Photo by PR Newswire)

Another brilliant article by Walter E. Williams. In the article, he first shares his wisdom in reciting the facts that blacks of African Ancestry had the biggest hurdles to overcome and yet had the most gains by any standard of measurement. Wisdom, because he lived it. Then, he had the courage to articulate what ails a segment of the black community. Courage, because in today’s mainstream media and “woke” culture, he’s considered a sellout. In the end, he gives his strong opinion on how, we as a nation, can move forward.

Fathers

If he’s strong, he’s insensitive 
If he’s expressive, then he’s soft and weak


He has to be able to fix anything
Build any house
Protect any home 
Provide for his family 


He’s expected to have wisdom - share it and not falter


Alone in his thoughts...


He’s thankful he was taught well and hopes he does right
He trusts that his son will do right and his daughter will choose well


He understands, that at times he may have been harsh, hurtful and
 callous, but always loved true


And when his ledger is up for judgement... 


He Understood, That Most Important Of All  - Is That He Was Present.

Covid-19 Death By Age Group

There’s data from the CDC that breaks down the cumulative numbers reported by the media each day. I can say more, but you should look at the numbers yourself and form your opinion.

CDC Data Breakdown

There’s even more to the data. When you filter it further with co-morbidities, the picture gets even clearer. However, that break down is not on this CDC report. But you can look at some of that information when you click on the Just Facts Link on this blog. When you get there, scroll down and you can see the information titled, Crucial Facts About Covid-19.

However you want to live your life with this and other viruses, always seek ALL the information.

Be well.

VDH With Another Gem Of An Article.

You know that feeling, when there’s something off about what you’re seeing, and you wish you can articulate it in a succinct, chronological and logical manner? Well, it’s been done for you.

From a national treasure, Victor Davis Hanson, a renowned Classicist and Military Historian, goes through the history of revolutions, their ironies and ramifications.

Protesters march against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Boston, Mass., June 10, 2020. (Brian Snyder/Retuers)

Informed, Passionate At The Same Time Respectful

BeverlyBeatty’s video has gone viral, as it should! In it, you will hear her recite the history of the Democrat Party. She’s accurate and impassioned. A great combination. You’ll notice something missing in her voice. She’s not angry. At least not at the world.

It is clear she’s black and a woman. Popular opinion is that, she can’t get ahead in life, unless she globs onto the progressive ideology and support the leftist agenda – The Democrats. Clearly, as you can see, she doesn’t agree and she tells you why.

You know what else – she doesn’t consider the country systemically racist.

We need more Beverly Beattys! We need to passionately but respectfully share our views. Like her, we believe that everyone has the potential to be the best that they can be. We need to protect and promote this country. Because this country has afforded the greatest opportunity for the most amount of people who has had the fortune of living in The United States of America.

(Featured Photo: From YouTube.com)