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We’re Trapped Between Act I and Act II of Trump’s Pandemic Horror Movie

We’re Trapped Between Act I and Act II of Trump’s Pandemic Horror Movie

Half the country is dancing away while the rest of us are staring in disbelief at the sheer stupidity.

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by Justin Rosario

There’s a scene in the first act of Jaws where Roy Scheider’s Brody and Richard Dreyfuss’ Hooper are explaining to the mayor of Amity Island that a great white shark has taken up residence in the local waters and people are going to die if the beaches are not closed. 

Instead of listening to the experts, the mayors blows them off. “Tomor…

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