Comment from lancellot

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I'm not seeing the connection. The Dow, the market is where my retirement fund is and my wife's. It has been crashing and now seems to be rebounding. A bit of good news in these troubling times is what people need. To constantly dwell on the negatives in life, leads to miser, suicide and depression. Life must be in balance. We mourn those to have died, but without a positive stock market and investors being optimistic, that will lead to a depression and even more death and misery.

I don't like Trump or Eric, but he was right on this one. A good day for the DOW is good for America, small businesses and all of us who depend on it. Besides, he didn't release this virus, China did.

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thanks for your response. To correct the last bit first. China didn't 'release' the virus. The virus did what viruses do - it spread. To suggest otherwise is plain wrong.

And to the main point - I have no issue with Eric Trump or others celebrating a good day on the Dow. To do it on the very day that the death toll in your country from Coronavirus reached 100,000 was just a teensy bit insensitive, don't you think? I don't suppose the many thousands of families who have lost loved ones to the virus felt like celebrating this day.

Have a good day and stay safe.

Steve

Comment from January L'Angelle

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This was a pretty insensitive thing to say considering the death toll was one hundred thousand people and rising on that day. The Trumps are notorious for their focus on financial matters over everything else so it comes as no surprise. -January L.

 Comment Written 30-May-2020

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thank you, January.

Yes, grossly insensitive, but not really that much of a surprise.

Steve

Comment from Darlene Franklin

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Interesting poem. From the way you wrote it, at least he didn't say, "It's a great day! The Dow is doing well!" However, I agree, it does suggest screwed priorities.

 Comment Written 30-May-2020

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thanks, Darlene. That was really the only point I was making - truly insensitive - like going to a funeral and making a big deal of the lovely weather or how pretty the grieving widow is.

Steve

reply by Darlene Franklin on 30-May-2020

Yeah, I got that. Finally.

Comment from Ben Colder

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100m will die anyway what does that have to do with making money? Smart people will invest while others sit and scratch what ever.
People die everyday.

 Comment Written 30-May-2020

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thanks for your response, but I'm confused. Where does your figure of 100m come from? Isn't it just a little insensitive for the president's son to tweet 'Great Day' on a day marked by a tragic milestone? And do you have any actual evidence that Eric Trump is a smart person. Apart from being clever enough to be born into a wealthy family, I don't see it.

Steve

reply by Ben Colder on 30-May-2020

Walking a mile in someone's shoes could make a difference in understanding. Have a great day. It will come to you one day. Keep on keeping on.

reply by the author on 30-May-2020

So, whose shoes would you have me walk in? I'm actually pretty good at doing that, but perhaps lately I've been spending too much time in the shoes of the many thousands of families who have lost loved ones to coronavirus.

reply by Ben Colder on 30-May-2020

Don't blame the Trumps. People all over the world have died. Young Trump was only trying to get the mind of positive thoughts. Money seems near the heart at times. Blame China and this sinful world if need someone. Have a great day.

Comment from Spitfire

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Seems Eric doesn't read the headlines, just the financial page. Humor in the alliteration of Trump tweets. Assonance in 'one hundred' and 'great day. More alliteration with day, dead and Dow. The man needs to work on his priorities.

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thank you! Yes, there is no evidence he even noticed the 100,000 figure, even though it was splashed across headlines and news feeds everywhere.

Steve

Comment from Janice Canerdy

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You have made excellent use of your few syllables in this piece that sends a powerful message about the insensitivity of some people. You probably have noticed that his Dad sometimes stuns with his comments!

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thanks, Janice. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Neither of them have a sensitive bone in their body.

Steve

Comment from joycetreasures

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Hello Steve,
I am not surprise by this tweet from the Trump's son. A sad day in our history when this is what a President son tweets on. I believe, most people don't have investments in the market. I try to stay optimistic majority of the time, until I see theses types of messages. Sad. Thanks for sharing. I will continue to pray for a better day in the U.S.A, and all those who lost their lives in 2020. Happy writing:-)

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thanks, Joyce.

Positivity is good. Cheering on the stockmarket on a day marked by a tragic milestone is something else again. Stay safe.

Steve

reply by joycetreasures on 30-May-2020

You are so welcome. Stay safe and blessed.

Comment from ameen786

Excellent

Hello friend, ignorance runs in the family and sadly it is rampant today with many politicians/opportunists; Great take and biting reflections; thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-May-2020

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thanks, Ameen.

Sooner the USA gets rid of this family from their high positions the better.

Steve

Comment from catch22

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Wow, is this true? I would hardly be surprised. Yes, the US has hit a very sobering point and it is a bit terrifying. Good use of word economy and juxtaposition to get your point across. Oy vey!

 Comment Written 29-May-2020

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Thank you. Yes, it's true. There is no evidence to suggest that Eric Trump connected the tragic milestone with the performance of the Dow, but to say this was grossly insensitive would be a huge understatement.

Steve

Comment from Margaret Bednar

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Well, I'm not a fan of this type of sentiment as it is dividing the country and there is more to the story than this. I don't think caring for the economy and the people are at odds - jobs are critical as is health care. I'm glad when the DOW goes up, I'm glad when the virus is flatlined or numbers go down. But I don't get political so here or go on religious rants - so ... I should probably delete the above. I'm not sure I really call this a poem... but I am a bit put off by this. I know many love it. So... hmm I will give it a five because it did create a reaction - just not a pleasant one for me... but I won't lower your rating because of my annoyance :)

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reply by the author on 30-May-2020

Hi, Margaret. Thank you for your honest response to my piece. Like you, I don't think it's particularly poetic.

Yes, it's a positive sign when the stockmarket goes up. But don't you think posting such an excited and happy tweet on the day the tragic death toll reached 100,000 dead Americans was just a teensy bit insensitive? I'm sure the many, many families who have lost loved ones to the virus, weren't dancing in the streets because the Dow went up.

No, I don't like the Trumps, but was my post truly divisive. I am merely pointing out the gross insensitivity of one member of the family.

Very fair rating, thank you again.

Steve