Winter Bliss!

The end of a disgraceful legacy.

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PROTECT BLACK WOMEN! 

WEAR A DAMN MASK! SAVE A LIFE!

GOOGLE'S BLOGGER IS TRASH!

With the Blogger interface, it is getting harder to make blog posts. I am not kidding.

The way they rolled this interface out maybe the death knell for the once beloved media platform.

I am not going to lie, this is frustrating and I am going to make my postings shorter and quicker now.

We are wrapping up the final days of the worst presidency in modern history.

The latest jobs report for the month of December leaves a bitter taste in President Donald J. Trump's mouth. It appears that the coronavirus pandemic has done far worse damage to the job market. For the first time since April 2020, the jobs numbers are in the red.

December shows that the U.S. job market lost 140,000. This closes out 2020.

To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021

The 75,000,000 great American Patriots who voted for me, AMERICA FIRST, and MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, will have a GIANT VOICE long into the future. They will not be disrespected or treated unfairly in any way, shape or form!!!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021

So the unemployment rate will remain at 6.7%.

Economists were expecting there would be at least 50,000 jobs added to the economy.

What got affected by the losses. Those in the restaurant, bars, leisure and travel.

Hospitality businesses like airlines, casinos, hotels, concert venues, theme parks and entertainment centers took the hit. 

With the pandemic eliminating the large gatherings, many companies like Chuck E Cheese. Golden Corral, Dave & Busters, American Airlines and Wyndham Hotels are taking nosedives. They may not survive 2021.

Congress failure to pass legislation to keep Americans from falling into economic hardships also caused a strain on the job market.

Biden will take the oath of office on January 20th.

State and local governments, which are coping with massive pandemic related revenue declines, lost about 50,000 jobs. The hospitality industry lost 498,000 jobs.

Since the pandemic wiped away 20.9 million jobs, the economy has been struggling to regain its footing. The failure to prepare for this global pandemic has ruined everything Trump's done since he's entered the White House. 

Things that make you go hmmm.....

1. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were certified by Congress as the duly elected leaders of the United States. On Thursday morning,  Congress finally approved the Electoral College after the U.S. Capitol was besieged by a mob. U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick was killed after he was hit in the head and it triggered a massive stroke. Four people were killed.  The events of the past few days have Congress mulling impeachment. The White House is also being pressured to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald J. Trump. He is responsible for inciting a riot and is responsible for the deadly outcome. 

2. The Senate will be in split 50-50. The Georgia run offs were successful for the Democrats. The run off wins by Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has the Democrats in control of the Senate. Harris will be the deciding factor in many controversial votes. The Senate Republicans will no longer have the power to block nominees for Biden's Cabinet and his federal court nominees. The Supreme Court nominees will only take a simple majority to confirm.

 

3. Donald J. Trump becomes the third U.S. President to be impeached while in office. He is also a part of the "One-Term" club. Trump likely to be impeached again thanks to the chaos at the U.S. Capitol. Democrats have introduced Articles of Impeachment against the president. Trump has considered running again for 2024. He will not attend the inauguration of Joe Biden. 

4. The U.S. has nearly 35 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus. There are over 320,000 Americans who died from the coronavirus. The disease has spread across the states and many individuals are dying from it. Trump is telling the junk food media that the "virus will go away." 

5. Brick and mortar stores are shuttering in suburbia. Gap, Stein Mart, Golden Corral, Pier One, Chuck E Cheese, Lord & Taylor, Men's Warehouse, J. Crew and Neiman Marcus have filed for bankruptcy. Papyrus, Family Video, Modell's Sporting Goods, Pet Valu and Art Van Furniture are going out of business and plan on liquidating their businesses. JCPenney, Macy's, Forever 21, Hallmark, Jo Ann Fabrics, Kmart and Sears are on death kneel. Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger are closing stores. Walmart and Kroger are no longer operating stores on a 24-hour format. The Waffle House, a longtime restaurant establishment that never closes has over 549 locations in the country still closed due to the coronavirus. The coronavirus has changed the dynamic of operations in superstores. They are closing stores at 8:30pm, midnight and 1am to eliminate workers. Dunkin (Donuts) are closing over 800 stores in the United States. Tim Hortons is closing 400 stores in the United States. Steak 'N Shake are closing over 125 stores in the United States. McDonald's is closing 300 stores in the United States. Walgreens is closing over 200 stores. 

6. No one is seeing the results the recently passed COVID-19 relief. The measly $600 only helped with a minor bill or a month's rent. The Job and Tax Cuts Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The Trump Tax Cuts and CARES Act hasn't really improved Americans lives. Congress squandered time. Now those in the airline, retail, luxury and hospitality industry will suffer. Casinos, luxury cruise lines, airlines, hotels and sporting events were the most affected by the coronavirus.

Fencing goes up at the U.S. Capitol.

7. Folks affected by COVID-19 are not working. Those who have worked a full-time job or multiple jobs are now forced off because of state order shutdowns. Some have worked one or more jobs to stay afloat. Conservatives have claimed that Americans who use the safety net are lazy. They now see the impact of Americans being laid off from their jobs (at no fault of their own). They still are trying to make the argument that folks who are now getting these checks are going to demand more. A measly $1,200 isn't going to help Americans spend. It's going to help them one time with bills and rent. They don't realize that many Americans are working more than 40 hours and are often staying longer hours or working a second job to pay rent, mortgage or vehicle expenses. Insurance rates are up due to Trump rolling back regulations, eliminating the insurance mandate of the Affordable Care Act, and private insurance companies aren't paying for natural disasters and human based disasters. 

8. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, the European Union and Japan have temporarily banned Americans from entry. 

9. Americans are struggling with paying rent on their homes. The CARES Act expired in July and many Americans are now suffering from the failure of Congress. The House of Representatives have passed their version of the CARES Act. The Republicans in the Senate have continued to stall legislation because of their stupid principles. Many Republicans continues to believe that Americans getting federal assistance are "lazy" and not willing to work. That ignorance should be an anchor on Republicans who are struggling to win their reelection bids.

10. The United States has confirmed that the Pfizer and Merdona have vaccines. The United Kingdom has authorized its use. So fathere were 15 million doses issued to Americans. A Wisconsin man deliberated damaged vaccines. The U.S. has still shaky ground to cover. The vaccine must be approved by the FDA. Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have said that they will try it out to ease concerns. Pence, Biden and Harris took the vaccines.

Here's the outliner of the unemployment by state, territory and the District of Columbia.

Rank	Rank (50 states)	State federal district or territory	Unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted)	Monthly change (%) (=drop in unemployment)
—	—	Northern Mariana Islands[6]:60, 66, 103, 109	11.2%	—
34	—	American Samoa	11.4%[5]	—
51	48	Nebraska	8.3%	4.1
53	50	Connecticut	7.9%	4.2
52	49	Minnesota	8.1%	5
39	—	District of Columbia	11.1%	5.1
46	44	Missouri	9.7%	5.2
35	34	New Mexico	11.3%	5.4
42	40	Arkansas	10.2%	5.4
48	46	Wyoming	9.2%	5.5
46	44	Utah	9.7%	6.1
50	47	North Dakota	8.5%	6.3
42	40	Iowa	10.2%	6.5
45	43	Maryland	9.9%	6.6
35	34	Colorado	11.3%	6.8
42	40	South Dakota	10.2%	6.9
29	29	Arizona	12.6%	7.1
40	38	Virginia	10.6%	7.3
25	25	Alaska	12.9%	7.3
40	38	Maine	10.6%	7.4
19	19	Louisiana	14.5%	7.6
32	32	Georgia	11.9%	7.7
30	30	North Carolina	12.2%	7.8
35	34	Montana	11.3%	7.8
28	28	Texas	12.8%	8.1
38	37	Kansas	11.2%	8.1
25	25	Florida	12.9%	8.6
33	33	Idaho	11.5%	8.9
15	15	West Virginia	15.2%	9.1
16	16	Pennsylvania	15.1%	9.1
21	21	Delaware	14.3%	9.2
25	25	Alabama	12.9%	9.4
31	31	South Carolina	12.1%	9.5
11	11	Kentucky	15.4%	9.6
19	19	New York	14.5%	10
11	11	Mississippi	15.4%	10.1
10	10	California	15.5%	10.2
11	11	Washington	15.4%	10.3
24	24	Oklahoma	13.7%	10.6
23	23	Wisconsin	14.1%	10.7
22	22	Oregon	14.2%	10.9
18	18	Tennessee	14.7%	11.2
6	6	Ohio	16.8%	11.3
14	14	New Jersey	15.3%	11.5
7	7	Illinois	16.4%	11.8
16	16	Massachusetts	15.1%	12.2
9	9	Vermont	15.6%	12.4
4	4	Rhode Island	17%	12.4
8	8	New Hampshire	16.3%	13.7
5	5	Indiana	16.9%	13.7
2	2	Michigan	22.7%	18.6
3	3	Hawaii	22.3%	19.7
1	1	Nevada	28.2%	21.9
54	—	Virgin Islands[8]	5.2%	0.1
49	—	Puerto Rico[7]	8.8%	0.1
55	—	Guam[9][10]	3.6%	1.0

Now many facilities are dealing with the fallout of the coronavirus. They are setting up face guards, they reducing facility capacities, cutting hours and making mandatory distancing at businesses.

No one can wait forever for changes. Congress is made up of old, white and well off politicians.

Pelosi will issue Articles of Impeachment against Trump.

Food prices, energy prices, rent, city services and college education have risen. With folks not working, the fears of being thrown on the street are live and direct. Folks are struggling to make ends meet as well as landlords, mortgage brokers and those who need the money to repair facilities.

Real Reasons To Why Unemployment Rate Stays The Way It Is!

1. DEAD

2. BORN

3. IN PRISON

4. IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

5. IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

6. IN HIGH SCHOOL

7. IN COLLEGE NOT LOOKING

8. VOLUNTEER

9. DISABLED 

10. STAY AT HOME PARENT

11. RETIRED

12. QUIT ON THEIR OWN

13. NOT HIRING QUALIFIED

14. NATURAL DISASTERS

15. ACTIVE MILITARY 

16. NOT HIRING TOO QUALIFIED

17. LAID OFF

18. FIRED FROM THE JOB

19. DESTRUCTION TO FACILITY

20. OUTSOURCING

21. IMMIGRANTS TOO AFRAID OF BEING DETAINED BY I.C.E.

22. SHAMED BY SOCIAL MEDIA

This is the end of the Trump presidency. In the four years of his presidency, America has become more divided, sicker, poorer and dumber. 

This is America.

President Donald J. Trump finally concedes to Joseph R. Biden II. But the damage is done and his closest allies are socially distancing themselves from his presidency.

The pandemic has killed over 400,000 Americans. The coronavirus has a daily kill rate of 5,000 a day. There are over 35 million people in the United States infected by the coronavirus. There is no end in sight. Despite Pfizer and Moderna rolling out their vaccines, the American people will not get vaccinations in 2021. It may be going into 2022.

By that time, U.S. television shows will be permanently cancelled. There will be nearly 1.4 million Americans dead. There will be possible new strains entering the country and being immune to the coronavirus.

If things don't improve, we might call ourselves and endangered species. Trust me, the United States has for the first time had a slower birth rate. Our death rate has increased significantly. Due to the coronavirus and gun violence, the country will be stalling on growth.