I’m still clumsy at embedding Tweets. The above tweet with its link, was re-tweeted by someone I follow, Justin Hart. The link takes you to a study that has not been peer reviewed. However, when it does get reviewed, it should change the way we, and by that I mean the entire species, deal with COVID-19 in the immediate sense as well as moving forward.

Again, if reviewed to be true, exposure to the common cold may have given people immunity, or at least a better recovery path, from this “current culprit.” This also means, according to the virologists in the study, vaccines, therapies or simply – “ways,’” to deal with COVID-19, can possibly be achieved, by harnessing our body’s current fighters, from having had the common cold, instead of just the specific fighters, (antibodies) from recovering from COVID-19. (Clumsily explained, I know)

Here’s an article that narrates the above study in more layman’s terms.
(Featured Photo from sciencemag.org)

By now, most have seen the reporting on this couple in St. Louis, who decided to go out with their guns, to protect their property from “peaceful protestors,” who opened a gate to enter the neighborhood this couple lived in.

According to reports, the protestors were on their way to the Mayor’s house, which was in this gated neighborhood. Clearly, you can hear verbal exchanges between the couple and the protestors.

Should the couple have done what they did? Do they have any reason to believe their lives, their family or property could be in danger? Should they have called the police? If so, when? Should the police respond? Why? If this was your situation, what would you have done?

Here’s a short video of the couple courtesy of 850wftl.com

(Featured Photo from dailymail.co.uk)

I thought and felt that Justin Hart’s article on March 18th of this year was so straightforward and eye opening, that I decided to link to it as a separate post. While you read and look at the graphs he created, you will give yourself a chance at those moments when you say – Ah! I get it!

(Featured Photo From Justin Hart’s article on Medium.com)

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.

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.

(Featured Photo From CBS Philadelphia)

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.

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!

For the enlightened, tolerant see no color or race class, is Mr. West not what he is?

Read Here

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.

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.

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.