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Many Helicopters Flying Over D.C. at This Moment

golding76 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:51:50 GMT

Friends who live in D.C. have said that there are many helicopters flying over D.C. at this moment.

Perhaps generals and other highly placed officials are flying in for the President's 3:00 p.m. announcement.

It was a bit unusual, they thought.

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Barbara-QVC — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:54:24 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it is political.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:58:50 GMT

@golding76

I thought it was a news conference not an announcement

@golding76 wrote:
Friends who live in D.C. have said that there are many helicopters flying over D.C. at this moment.

Perhaps generals and other highly placed officials are flying in for the President's 3:00 p.m. announcement.

It was a bit unusual, they thought.

Re: Many Helicopters Flying Over D.C. at This Moment

golding76 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:10:12 GMT

I used the incorrect term, I am. I believe you are correct.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:12:02 GMT

It is critical that we remain positive, especially during this crisis, recognizing that we are moving ahead on all measures suggested by the CDC and the WHO.

The President is expected to declare a national emergency on the clovid-19 at 3:00 EST today.

Re: Many Helicopters Flying Over D.C. at This Moment

golding76 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:23:27 GMT

I was about to add that the President is to "make a declaration" today.

ETA: He is obliged to declare an emergency in order to apportion funds to combat COVID-19. In this way, the President of the United States has publicly informed its citizens of where a large sum of money will be directed.

Am I thinking this out clearly? I hope so.

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Porcelain — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:14:40 GMT

If they're black helicopters, word may have gotten out about your JFK thread.

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:16:16 GMT

From TMZ:

"Our camera guy in D.C. just saw moments ago a cart full of orders from Popeyes being wheeled into the Capitol building. You can see two staffers unloading the bags full of orders before heading inside".

Maybe they choppered in the Popeyes, LOL!

Re: Many Helicopters Flying Over D.C. at This Moment

golding76 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:05:31 GMT

My guess is the helicopters were carrying the heads of CVS, Walmart, Target, Walgreen's, Quest, Lab Corp, etc., from their private jets to the South Lawn of the White House for their appearance at today's declaration and announcements.

It is heartening to see this united front against a deleterious virus. May all this coordination prove successful! I was particularly impressed by Walmart's, Target's and Walgreen's offering their parking area for drive-through testing.

Great cooperative spirit!

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4kitties — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:21:19 GMT

@golding76

I agree! Americans working together. We will defeat this virus!

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:10:25 GMT

This speech and task group effort was impressive. Top executives working together to coordinate efforts to reassure the public that this is truly a national effort. Amazing...Google called in 1700 engineers to create an online form to facilitate appointments for testing.

I am so proud of our country. We are doing our part remaining calm and following CDC recommendations and the administration/business leaders are onboard and fully committed to remedy this crisis as quickly as possible. (The market also responded favorably.)

@golding76 Yes, this emergency status will expedite the procedures that are being put in place. It's a good thing!