Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Coronavirus? Pneumonia, influenza deaths in U.S. surpass ‘epidemic threshold’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in its "Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report" that the percentage of deaths this season due to pneumonia and influenza is 7.4% -- a level which surpasses "the epidemic threshold of 7.3%." Interesting, given these coronavirus times. Published March 30, 2020
Coronavirus a crisis fit for a new world order
If crisis is a means by which Democrats achieve their political ends -- and it is; just think of their famous "never let a crisis go to waste" playbook -- then imagine what coronavirus means to the globalists. What a dizzying opportunity for them to achieve massive goals. Published March 28, 2020
EPA issues smart coronavirus rules, as Greta Thunberg scowls
The Environmental Protection Agency, addressing the coronavirus outbreak, suspended all of its regulations and standards for companies. The radical environmentalists are up in arms. Greta Thunberg, in particular, is up in arms. But boo freaking hoo. Published March 27, 2020
U.S. Space Force historic launch a ray of wonder among coronavirus gloom
The U.S. Space Force, following a brief glitch with ground support equipment, launched its first mission out of Cape Canaveral, Florida -- a national security satellite valued at about $1 billion. Finally, a ray of hope, a nod to American greatness among the coronavirus gloom and doom. Published March 27, 2020
Michael Savage newest Trump pick for Presidio Trust
Radio star Michael Savage was just named by President Donald Trump to be a member of the board of directors of the Presidio Trust, an organization committed to preserving one of San Francisco's biggest tourist draws -- the national park area located at the Golden Gate Bridge. Published March 26, 2020
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s brazen coronavirus shuttering of churches
If Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wants church-goers to stay home for medical reasons, his best bet is to ask, politely and humbly. He has absolutely no authority to demand. Published March 26, 2020
America First: Let’s make it permanent
Once upon a time, the idea of America taking care of America was a given. Even for Democrats. Then came Donald Trump, and suddenly, America First became radical. Why? Because Democrats decided they wanted to score political points more than they wanted to serve the American citizens, that's why. Published March 26, 2020
Bill Gates uses coronavirus outbreak to blast President Donald Trump on ‘pile of bodies’
Bill Gates, in a recent interview, suggested President Donald Trump's look to Easter as the time of America's economic restart was medically irresponsible, and that better to soothe the savage coronavirus beast be to shut up residents at home for weeks. Then he waxed histrionically about piles of dead bodies in corners. Say what? Published March 25, 2020
MyPillow to fight coronavirus with private sector sword
MyPillow, the company of crack-addict-turned-Christian Mike Lindell, has announced the manufacture of face masks for hospitals -- the latest corporate body to fight coronavirus from a private market perspective. And these are the types of businesses America's growing socialist groupies would like to tax 'til it hurts. Published March 25, 2020
Boris Johnson and his silly coronavirus shutdown of the U.K.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the country's citizens to stay home, stay inside and stay off the streets -- else face fines, police roundup and, if necessary, even jail. Talk about starting a national panic. Until you take a couple seconds and think about it, that is. Then it's just -- well, stupid. Published March 24, 2020
Churches close during coronavirus outbreak, and America grows dark
The vast majority of people who came to America in her founding days did so to obtain the freedom to worship freely. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland -- they were settled as "plantations of religion." Fast forward to 2020, the time of the coronavirus outbreak, and churches have closed. Yet Walmart remains open. Priorities, please? Published March 24, 2020
Civil liberties hang in coronavirus balance
It's times like these -- times of national crisis, times of national coronavirus emergency -- that civil rights, constitutional rights, God-given individual rights become most vulnerable, most tested. It's times like these, though, they also become most necessary. Published March 23, 2020
America, a la Twilight Zone, preps for National Guard in the streets
President Donald Trump said at a White House briefing over the weekend that the National Guard has been activated in the three states hit hardest by coronavirus: California, Washington and New York. We are about to enter a Twilight Zone of sorts. Published March 23, 2020
Boeing bailout because of coronavirus? Gimme a break
Airlines, suffering from lack of passengers due to coronavirus fears, say they need a bailout -- that they're just too big to fail and if the airlines fail, we're to believe, America's entire economy will fail, as well. What a dishonest, destructive message to the American people -- to America's free markets. On bailouts, just say no. Published March 19, 2020
Philadelphia police stand down: Thank goodness for Second Amendment
Police in Philadelphia, reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, court closures and the call for social distancing, have entered a sort of No Incarceration Zone and announced that criminals who would normally be jailed, will instead be set free. Thank goodness for the Second Amendment, yes? Published March 18, 2020
America, coronavirus and the coming soldiers in the streets
San Francisco's mayor, London Breed, announced the city was going full Italy and imposing a 'round-the-clock curfew for residents that would keep everyone in their homes for the next three weeks. Other cities have followed suit. Title this: How to tank an economy. Published March 17, 2020
America, with coronavirus, gets a taste of socialism
Socialism-loving millennials, look and take note: The clearing of store shelves, the closing of retail, the shuttering of restaurants and nightclubs and bars -- these are the outcomes of mass response to the global pandemic called coronavirus. But they're also what befalls when socialism takes over. Published March 17, 2020
Michael Savage son, Russ Weiner, new billionaire: ‘American dream is alive’
Russ Weiner, the son of famed radio voice Michael Savage, has just turned his beverage company, Rockstar Energy Drinks, into a $3.2 billion payout from PepsiCo. That it comes as America is stumbling a bit on coronavirus-related economic blues only serves to show: Capitalism, not socialism, is the way to go. Published March 16, 2020
#QuarantineLife tops trend on U.S. Twitter feeds
The hashtag QuarantineLife has taken over the top of Twitter trends for the United States, a somewhat sobering realization that coronavirus is here, here to stay, here for the long haul and that it ain't no joke. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun with it. Go America. Published March 16, 2020
Amazon ‘out of stock’ as coronavirus panic buying surges
The empty shelves at the local brick and mortar retail has gone online. One of Amazon's most frequent messages for shoppers of staple home items this past 24 hours has been this: Out of stock. It's a new world out there for buyers. Bravery required. Published March 16, 2020
