Okay, so if the Senate stimulus agreement still stinks to high hell for you, you’re okay.

Anosmia, the loss of sense of smell, and ageusia, an accompanying diminished sense of taste, have emerged as peculiar telltale signs of Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and possible markers of infection

“We really want to raise awareness that this is a sign of infection and that anyone who develops loss of sense of smell should self-isolate,” Prof. Claire Hopkins, president of the British Rhinological Society, wrote in an email. “It could contribute to slowing transmission and save lives.”

You lose your sense of taste, too.  So go buy some Texas barbecue and some North Carolina barbecue.  If you spit out the North Carolina vinegar laced roast beef, you’re alright.

By now you’ve heard that Rand Paul has tested positive for the Coronavirus and is quarantined.  He says that he suspected he might be infected because of all of his exposure in recent days from those who are also testing positive.  Even though he suspected he had it, he did not self-quarantine, and was indeed continuing close proximity meetings with other senators.  He also went swimming yesterday morning in the Senate pool at their gym (which, BTW, had been closed).  That’s right, DR. Rand Paul has exposed God knows how many people AFTER he thought he was exposed, and AFTER he was tested.  Senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee have both now self-quarantined due to their prolonged and close exposure to Paul.  What an asshole.

Jesus.

Okay, this is a little raw, but I’m hoping it’ll make you laugh.  Here’s how things are going in Conroe, Texas

Click right here.

Thanks to Kary for the heads up.

Okay, I agree that nobody, and I mean nobody, in the Senate deserves this more …

Kentucky Republican Rand Paul is the first US senator to test positive for coronavirus, according to a statement on Twitter.

… however, if it wanted to help, it would have hit Mitch.

Y’all, Bill Barr is a very scary man.  According to Politico, he’s now asked for some extraordinary powers.

The Justice Department has quietly asked Congress for the ability to ask chief judges to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies — part of a push for new powers that comes as the coronavirus spreads through the United States.

Documents reviewed by POLITICO detail the department’s requests to lawmakers on a host of topics, including the statute of limitations, asylum and the way court hearings are conducted. POLITICO also reviewed and previously reported on documents seeking the authority to extend deadlines on merger reviews and prosecutions.

I think there are a few liberals in congress who will howl.

Remember when Republicans used to talk about the Constitution?

Thanks to everybody for the heads up.

Thanks to Epp for the heads up.