Clade 1B Mpox (Monkeypox) - Facts
- Spreads human to human via heterosexual sex and causal contact
- Female prostitutes have infected male customers
- The virus spreads easily within families
- There have been outbreaks after spread within schools
- Mortality rate is 5% in adults and 10% in children
- 60% of the deaths have been among children
- Pustules are found throughout the body, similar to small pox
- Fertility maybe permanently effected in survivors
- The virus causes miscarriages in pregnant women
- Currently reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Some of the infected prostitutes were from neighboring countries including Rwanda; Burundi and Uganda
- The virus is now in major cities including Goma
- Goma has an international airport
A declaration of Independence
One of the most important decisions one can make is whether one wants to live under the control of others or whether one wishes to be free. Prepping is one way to take control of our own lives and not have to depend on others in a crisis. Owning our own land and using it to support ourselves increases our independence and freedom. As has been proven definitively in the past week, putting our lives in the hands of people in even the most senior government positions is dangerous to our health. We can't do everything for ourselves. I can't fly a F35-A. I have no choice but to depend on the US military to protect me from foreign countries. I can't give myself advanced medical care. I have to depend on health care workers to do that for me. However, I can certainly grow my own tomatoes, and many other things, myself. I can choose to live in a place with a low crime rate. I can choose to filter my own water. I can choose to exercise and eat high quality food that I grow and cook myself. I can learn basic first aid. I can choose to give myself an excellent education. I can constantly work to increase my skill set. These choices determine how free I am.
Our ancestors chose independence over dependence. Want to know what makes an American? Just this.
The 25th Amendment
Section 1
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
Section 2
Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
Section 3
Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President.
Section 4
Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.
Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
References
Fears new 'most dangerous' mpox strain could cross borders
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240626-fears-new-most-dangerous-mpox-strain-could-cross-borders
France24, June 26, 2024
Warnings over lethal and contagious strain of mpox as children in DRC die
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/jun/26/democratic-republic-congo-drc-virulent-strain-mpox-monkeypox-virus-killing-children-miscarriages
Kat Lay June 6, 2024
Presidential Disability and Succession.
https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments/amendment-xxv
National Constitutional Center
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