Posted on 03.27.2020

America On Hold

To say that the last couple of weeks in America had been a trying time would be tantamount to referring to Lake Pontchartrain as a mud puddle, as our beloved nation has had to accept realities we’ve only read about in science fiction stories and put our lives, our jobs, our relationships and even our families on hold.

We live in a scenario where everybody’s personal space is a six-foot circle, touching is forbidden and the gathering together for any type of social function that involves over ten human beings is considered a menace to public health.

All but the most essential businesses are closed, our store shelves stripped bare of products that a few weeks ago were available in bales and cases, as many as you could carry out and now they are rationed, a couple to a customer.

The usually teeming streets of major cities are bereft of all but a few lone souls who either have someplace they absolutely have to be or no place at all to go.

Industry has basically ground to a halt, public schools and universities evacuated, while hospitals and clinics are bulging at the seams, health care professionals working double shifts with no end in sight and restaurants relegated to only serving carryout.

Many of the media outlets have done their level best to find a way to blame the pandemic on President Trump, and failing that, have decided the next best thing would be to keep the population scared stiff 24 hours a day and some politicians convinced that a pandemic is too good an opportunity to waste and a dandy time to push their impossible pipe dreams of socialist utopian stupidity.

And no matter how much liberal bobbleheads who foul our TV screens defend lying Chinese government politicians who tried to convince a world they made sick that coronavirus had been imported into their country by American soldiers - of all things - anybody with a fourth-grade education and enough brainpower to touch their ear knows full well where it came from and that the Chinese government hid the truth about the disease and how highly contagious it is and went their merry way, business as usual, frequenting the wet markets, dining on bats and rats and snakes and dogs and cats, and all the while, thousands of infected Chinese citizens were boarding flights to all points of the compass.

Total irresponsibility, if not downright despicable deception and the Chinese government needs to pay for this deadly pandemic they’ve released on an unsuspecting world.

And why did it take a catastrophe for the American public to find out that somewhere along the line some rat scat politicians and business people with the scruples of a brown recluse spider allowed China to start manufacturing vital lifesaving drugs Americans use every day. 

What a great time to find that out, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

I know, I’ve not told you anything you don’t already know, but one of my reasons for doing it is this. America, once this is behind us, and it will be, I don’t want any of us forgetting what America had to go through because of the callous disregard one of the most repressive, cruel governments on earth did to us.

America’s medical needs are much too precious and strategic to be left in the hands of amoral dictators who could cut off the supply lines at any time they choose.

The Chinese government is not to be trusted, they will lie and they will take advantage of us any time it benefits them.

There will be other plagues, the Chinese citizens are not going to stop eating the birds and other animals which could be bearing hidden diseases, and America should be ready with stockpiles of medical supplies and suitable screening procedures for travelers who are at risk.

And the rank foolishness that has been going on at our southern border simply has to stop
The likelihood of a person infected with some disease there’s no cure for crossing over is too high to gamble on.

Every person who comes into our country should come through a well-manned, technologically state of the art port of entry, no exceptions.

There are serious lessons to be learned here and I hope we will all remember this time when America was held hostage, and the greatest nation the world has ever know was brought to its knees by something so tiny you can’t even see it.

What do you think? 

Pray for our troops, our police and the peace of Jerusalem. 

God Bless America 

— Charlie Daniels

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Comments

America on Hold.
I don't understand why e eryone is surprised by the Chinese government. I'm pretty sure Nance Pelosi would do the same thing to us.
Posted by Robin
Timing is everything...
Stay safe Charlie, I could think of few places that would be nicer then Tennessee in the spring! I say the same to everyone out there stay safe but don't forget that we can not allow this great nation to falter. The media is telling us we'll soon be out of hospital beds but the 2018-19 flu season the U.S. saw 16.5 million people went to the doctor, 490,000 souls were hospitalized and 34,200 lost their lives. 2020 numbers don't look as bad as last year but now we have a bed shortage. We have Governors clearing out the jails and warning doctors not to prescribe Hydrochloroquine,closed schools and businesses, I don't remember the media going nuts last year,do you? No, because last year if you remember Russia was running our country, then the dems impeach Trump and when the Chinese saw that the insiders couldn't destroy the country they timed the release of the China Flu to do as much damage as possible right before our elections. China hates Trump and they hate Trump's America. What are we going to do next year or the next? DeploraBill the Northwoods Drifter Thanks Plowboy I trust your judgement.
Posted by bill
You Got It
You have this one pegged as usual Charlie. This should wake up even the most skeptical and apathetic among us- we must be prepared, we need a Southern border wall and Americans must be independent in terms of making our own medicine and life-saving materials.
Posted by Darryl
It Does Not Add Up
Amen, Amen & Amen Charlie the Chinese government is worse than the sodomite Obama, It cannot be trusted one iota. Over the years I have cussed more companies from Wilton to Vise Grip to McCormick to GM for taking American jobs to China, but unbeknownst to me was the fact that so much of our medicine had moved there, politicians be damned for allowing it to happen. If we do not right this wrong soon we are all doomed. not because of the China Virus, but in spite of it. I for one believe that this China virus is no different that most flu viruses, the experts are still out on what the fatality rate and hopefully this is over sooner than later. When the dust settles I believe that shutting the world down has little to do science and everything to do with the New World Order, maybe I'm wrong just hope that I'm not dead wrong, but I'm ready to meet Jesus, hope everyone else is....nuff said God Bless Plowboy
Posted by Plowboy
America on Hold
On top of all that you said, did our government have to borrow money for the bailout from China? I sure hope not!
Posted by Jim
IDIOT
trump is an idiot.....but mr daniels is a bigger idiot. trump supporters don't get it......trump is a con man and they are the mark.......they are just too stupid to see it.......
Posted by Danny
America On Hold
Hi Charlie : Again You have hit the nail on the head . I hope more and more of us will realize this wake up call ,and we can't afford to ignore this . We should take notice of what we are let slip away and stop it , Remember "American Made" , we should never forget it and pay it forward , Charlie , we met may years ago back in Clearwater Fla, you where a huge part of my Lori and I's life. Unfortunately she is no longer with us . But I know she is with me , yesterday I picked up my bible and found one of her makers under James 4:10 as if to remind me we are not alone . God will lift us up during these times of trial and will not forget us , let us not forget about him. Thank You and God Bless
Posted by Gary
Your words are wise and true
Your words flow like your bow across the strings of your fiddle.,.China, the Dems, the mayor of Louisiana, the media somehow blame President Trump for the coronavirus and it's spread...hoping to distract the country so we don't realize China is the reason this virus spread so far and so quickly - but Americans know the truth...the Dems want to distract the country so we don't realize they are trying to fund ridiculous self-indulgent, useless pet projects that have NOTHING to do with helping Americans get through this -but Nancy Pelosi and her hate mongers need to realize more and more Americans are starting to realize they don't give a rats butt about what Americans need ..they want to strip us of our rights, take away our freedoms, push their socialist garbage - America - we MUST remember that the cemeteries across this beautiful land are full of men, women and children who died so we could be free and have what we do now ...DO NOT LET THEIR SACRIFICE BE FOR NOTHING ---- FIGHT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT TO HOLD ONTO OUR FREEDOM --- remember it came with a cost...do NOT give in or give up.... FREEDOM IS NOT FREE...and those who died for it must NOT be forgotten...God bless this beautiful country
Posted by Jeanne
“If we use it here, it should be made here.”
A lot of people say they won’t buy anything made in China, but for many Americans this is easier said than done. Money raised from fundraisers can be used to pay a large enough part of the wholesale price of things made in the USA for mom-and-pop retailers to sell for less than things made in China. -- Tru Cola
Posted by Tru
America on Hold
So right on target, Charlie. We've become a six-foot society with a two inch fuse. ~NIMOC
Posted by Jeff
Thankful for your health.
Stay safe! Your soapbox is a beacon in a storm of liberals.
Posted by Philip
Devasting
Let's support the heroism, guidance, self-sacrifice, and the leadership of all of the doctors, nurses, health care workers (including my son, Brian), our military personnel, our truckers and food service / grocery workers, as well as President Trump, Vice President Pence, and the Coronavirus Task Force (especially Doctors Fauci and Birx). Who knows where we would be without them. Charlie, God Bless your friend, Joe Diffie, as well as everyone in our great Nation and the world, who have lost their lives and who are suffering as a result of this devastating virus.
Posted by Michael
Danny the Idiot!
Only a few words directed to Danny the Idiot. Ignorant and highly uneducated people such as yourself should keep their words to themselves and their mouths shut. Come on up to NY, see what's going on, and pay me a visit.
Posted by Mike
Did Mom drop you on your head when you were little Danny?
When a person invests years of hard work and sees all that work payoff in ways never thought possible, you could say they are at the top of their game or highly respected in their field but you can't say that person is an idiot. If you don't like Charlie's music or Trump's politics that is your opinion no matter how misguided it may be it is your right in this great country to have your opinion and the freedom to shout it at the top of your lungs. Problem is no one is listening to you Danny because you look to be the idiot. It's not to late for you, read Jeanne's post you read it a couple times think about what she's saying, do you feel any better? If not keep reading till you do cause you will. If your Mom calls Mark from NY and sets up a play date for the two of you I hope you have fun Mark will have you humming CDB tunes and wearing a MAGA hat! DeploraBill the Northwoods Drifter
Posted by bill
COVID
Trump was given 250 million dollars from his dad when he was a child and his main success was not losing it all. He is a con artist who frequently hired workers (many undocumented) and then did not pay them stating that the work was not good and burying them in law suits. Fake university, fake charity. Most in NYC know that he is a con artist. Regarding COVID - it is time to dispense with ignorant comparisons with the flu and blaming the media for reporting it . Toddler trump mistakenly tried to play it down at first stating that it was like the flu followed by many false statements that were fortunately clarified by Dr Fauci. Pictures of politicians in denial stating that everyone should go out to their local pubs and party (ie Devin Nunez) as well as false statements by many on Fox News state TV will surely result in people getting sick and dieing. The one thing that trump did right is consulting Dr Fauci. Now - even toddler trump believes this is serious with an optimistic report of 100K deaths - possibly 200K. And - that is the projection with social distancing and all of the other recommendations. If we ignored this and handled this like a typical flu - it would be even worse. Wake up folks!
Posted by Phillips
Experts?
https://www.thetrumpet.com/22165-can-we-trust-the-experts
Posted by Jerry
“...dining on bats and rats and snakes and dogs and cats...”
I’m not so judgmental about that. I AM judgmental about the way China cuts corners. If that country put more priority into good QUALITY products, like we do, the bats and rats and such that they eat would be CLEAN and WITHOUT so many germs. -- Tru Cola
Posted by Tru
Responding to "IDIOT" by Danny
Trump is not an idiot. He’s an intelligent shyster. Deceptive people are going to be right about some things. That’s why they’re popular. And that’s also why, when they’re wrong about something, many are deceived into thinking otherwise. -- Tru Cola
Posted by Tru
Idiotcy Redux
Call it BS! We were deceived for 8 long years about everything from China to Iran and ISIS, to Obamacare, to shovel-ready jobs, and everything between. Media carefully guarded him and naive public from the truth. But it all required the willing suspension of disbelief for anyone with common sense. We're paying for that now. That is evil .... ~ NIMOC
Posted by Jeff
Great Letter
As usual you were right on and tell it like it is. I think the whiners and complainers need to step up to the plate and show what they can do. What is your take on the Kennedy Center bailout. If they were in such deep trouble maybe new people need to take over. Keep the letters coming. Is it okay to share on Facebook?
Posted by Judy
Responding to “Idiotcy Redux” by Jeff
I don’t know whether or not you’re responding to me calling Trump an “intelligent shyster”. I’m willing to find fault with liberals, including Obama, as well as conservatives, including Trump. Pointing out a left-wing hypocrisy does not legitimately defend something a conservative says or does. People on both sides of the fence can be guilty of the same thing. “Media carefully guarded him [Obama] and naive public from the truth.” Some of the media, such as Fox News and Sinclair Broadcasting, supports Trump. But most of the media supports Obama. This means Trump has been swindling the public with less help from the media than Obama. -- Tru Cola
Posted by Tru
Another Response to “Idiotcy Redux” by Jeff
Do you ever eat out at a local diner instead of a place like Denny’s or McDonald’s, saying you want to support “the little guy”? I think most of us are this way. Obama shows support for the little guy, and that’s why many people trust him too much with other things, including too much trust in HOW he supports the little guy. -- Tru Cola
Posted by Tru