Patrick, who said he will turn 70 next week, said that he did not fear COVID-19, but feared that stay-at-home orders and economic upheaval would destroy the American way of life.
“No one reached out to me and said, 'As a senior citizen, are you willing to take a chance on your survival in exchange for keeping the America that America loves for its children and grandchildren?' And if that is the exchange, I'm all in,” Patrick said.except to conduct essential business. Health experts have said limiting social interaction is the best way to slow the spread of infection and reduce the chance of overwhelming medical professionals and facilities.
Some cities and counties in Texas have such orders, but there is no statewide shelter-in-place policy.
Staying safe and keeping the work going is hard. We hope you all stay home and be ok with family in the future we will have enough numbers down and they will have enough tests to go around. We would love to see the end of this virus but, we require more time
So the Sub Prime Crime of 2008 targeted Baby Boomer Retirement Accounts that were onlynthere on paper and the evidence needed to be deleted before too many asked for their money. Now we have a virus that targets that age group. The Conspiracy Theory guys are going nuts rightnow
Sick depraved man. Money is not everything. Worry about saving the planet for the children.
My family has sacrificed in every single war. The suggestion we should sacrifice more on behalf of the top 1% is anti American.
Maybe he is....
Wow!
So he's willing to sacrifice lives, my elderly parents, to restart the economy? Uhm...no thanks!
True reason they had the virus when it first hit from wars and all . they carry virus in bodies..in blood.
Another Trump sycophant just following trump's diabolical orders
He can if he wants.
They want Americas Vets, elderly and disabled to die off. Open the stores, re-start the economy and provide a way to save the government $$ by decreasing what they see as Americas surplus population. If you can't / don't pay taxes.. you are surplus and deserve to die.
Go right ahead Texas. Whoever is left can secede.
NO!
No I’m not!!!!!!
That's part of the plan isnt it. Rid the world of all those deemed weak and useless? Thats what the virus was designed for.
Then you die! Because the people of the great state of Texas are not going to die for your boy Trump hotels. And golf courses
Go for it! Let's see if you will rise on Easter Day!
This dude needs to resign what a scumbag
Then go ahead and die
Lt. Gov. Latrick’s mouth is as big as Texas, but his mind is the size of a peanut.
Deplorable
C you l8r Dan
I am NOT!
Could the news just for one day report in full context withou bias ?
Totally out of context. EnemyOfThePeople
Trump is Jim Jones and his flunkies are ready to drink the koolaid, smooth sailing to the other side
What the heck
Oh my goodness. Lead by example then. Put your money where you mouth is. Texas - voting matters to not to have this A Hole in office any longer. WhenWeAllVote RockTheVote ap dnc gop FoxNews cnn abc CBSNews WSJ washingtonpost npr foxandfriends
No we aren’t. We want to live like everyone else. Your an idiot.
You first, nimrod.
Not my approach! Wanna dance at my grand kids weddings some day (10 years!)
Lol what
KatyTurNBC Have him sign a statement REFUSING ALL TREATMENT AND MEDICAL CARE FOR COVID-19.
I certainly hope he demonstrates by example.
🙄
🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Go for it.
Ignorance is bliss
Is he
You go first.
Well good for them. Money vs family. Truly a stupid man. If the economy is so robust the top 1% should pay with the money saved from tax cuts.
KyaeGunn Ass wipe
When did the GOP turn into the Aztecs? Willing to sacrifice human lives to keep their gods of industry in power?
You should volunteer to be taken off the ventilator first.
Baby, you first.. DanPatrick
In Fascist societies everybody is educated to become a hero. This cultofheroism is strictly linked with the cult of death. The Fascist hero craves heroic death, advertised as the best reward for a heroic life. Fascists impatiently & frequently send others to their death.
If what he is saying is true, then he should be the first to pass away for his economy!! After all he is an elderly and a grandparent.
He should go first....
Apparently the Texas Lt. Governor has watched the movie “Logan’s Run” one too many times. DanPatrick coronavirus
F that
So does this mean he is going to refuse medical treatment if he gets ill?
DanPatrick Bye.
Yup
Wow what an eejit
He's so full of it his eyes are brown.
Is he going to cause seniors to comment suicide because they misunderstood he was talking about the virus?
STUPIDITY!
How crazy. Trump is a senior does that apply to him? Get serious.
Let him be First!
What ?
Well tell him to go first!
Dan Patrick does not represent the good people of Texas. Vote blue.
Until I see one of these fckers die I dont believe it sin I firmly believe that By we they mean YOU the electorate.
OK, you first.
All talk, another one drinking Trump's cool-aide
He goes first.
Him first
Then do it
Then let him be the first!!!!!!
People are more important than our economy. Our economy will come back --people are not expendable
Disgraceful. Make sure a Trump goes first he is older! COVIDIOTS
Does that include you ?
Please don’t say such things. We don’t yet know whether our nation is faced with viral disaster that can take lives of any age yet.
I live in Texas. Politicians in this State are IDIOTS tedcruz JohnCornyn GovAbbott DanPatrick Why haven’t we got an entire State order to Shelter In Place? This is known way to stop the Coronavirus. Peoples lives should be important. Wish I lived in a Democrat State.
Patrick shouldn't wait for the coronavirus to take his life. He should sacrifice himself now to get the ball rolling!
McConnell w Gloria Vanderbilt eyeglasses... A faux intellectual prescious.
Let’s hope it doesn’t get to that and only if he goes first!
Moron.
You die, kill the atmosphere.
You die. Let Trump live.
Idiot
That is an extremely unprofessional comment to make. Shame on you.
Speak for yourself you don’t speak for me
Bye 👋 to them ALL fk DanPatrick
Sorry no!!! No we are not! Would you like to volunteer as a sacrificial lamb for a corrupt and inept administration Go for it!! Not me!!
This is insane! This is real life not a freaking reality show! Do the love of God! Come on already!
Well go for it DanPatrick but do not volunteer others! IdiotsInPower
Good idea...we won’t miss you
Maybe LT. Governor should go help out on the front lines right now?
Is he willing to lead and see where this goes 🙄
Speak for yourself
moi j'en reviens pas ...sont fou raide
Nutjob. Face reality people, its bad and not improving for a long time. Maybe instead of sending the elderly to the front line all the stupid people should go out and mingle.
Have at it buddy!
Good, go head Lt Guvnah
He should get right on that.
What
I could have happily gone my whole life not knowing the word necrocapitalism.
Lt. Patrick can go on and do it! But don’t look at me to follow’
Why not have w strategy to quarantine them and have the to ng work? And work only strategically necessary jobs.
Cool we'll take it but that doesn't mean we will change course on saving the lives of the rest of the people.
You have got to be kidding !
Always weird hearing Christians so focused on saving economy(love of money) over health (people's lives) KeepYourDistanceSaveALife
I think he should speak for himself. I dont know anyone who gets to be 65 years old and thinks the world would be better off if they passed away
Feel free to lead the way...
I’m a Sr citizen & I love my Grandkids. You’ve propose a ridiculous dichotomy - death or the economy My response is to cite King Solomon Proverbs 26:4 “Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are.”
Let’s put realDonaldTrump at the head of the line. See how the moron-in-chief likes them apples.
NBC News seems to be rumour mongering. None can say so.
Wow! 🤦🏾♀️
WTF
Not what he said, and was speaking for himself!
Paging Dr. Kevorkian, Sen. Patrick is here to see you.
I suggest cyanide before bedtime. But say your prayers first.
I live in Texas. I remember Dan when he was a sports caster in Houston. Idiot then, idiot now.
The new Texas two-step: Cock pistol, save economy
Well, what he does is on him. but don't speak for other seniors.
Is he talking about himself or his grand parents?
Really this is a monstrosity
KatyTurNBC Let him speak for himself.
This is one senior who's not willing to give up her life as yet!! 'The short span of life forbids us undertaking long hopes'!!
KatyTurNBC Him first.....
monster
Then they go to God. Let God help us American people recover our economy
Speak for yourself dude.
Just grandparents He should read more about the virus before he makes such a stupid comment. People with other chronic diseases, diabetes, cancer, among many others are dying too. And this guy was governor of Texas?.pfffffd
Go for it, buddy. I won’t get on your way
I say he should speak for himself. Republicanism on the brain aka delusion is not my cup of tea.
Let's use him to test his theory.
Bull Shit this one wants to live. He is an ass.
Speak for yourself governor
I don’t want anyone else to die. I don’t want Dan Patrick to die of this virus. It would be awful to be so callous as to wish death on a group of people just for money. Who would do that DanPatrick ?
If I chose to die it wouldn’t be for the fucking economy, it would be for a younger healthier person.
Ok, see ya! You go first 😂😂
KatyTurNBC When can we read his obituary? He should set the example.
Go for it Pat
I still don’t understand how he still has a job
We can only hope I suppose
Oh please why promote this brainless Republican? His pronouncement is ludicrous and outright dangerous.
Those grandparents who may die may also give it to others who don’t want to die!
But be VERY economical!!!!
You go for it, Sparky. As for me...I’m choosing to stick around...just so I can vote POTUS out!
My Mom, Dad and father in law would disagree.
Let him lead the line.
To demonstrate their willingness to die for the economy, older folks should volunteer to be executed on live TV by Trump himself. It could have a gameshow feel, just like the SOTU. After each elderly decapitation, Trump & the entire room will be showered by gold coins from heaven
Nut job
He can feel free to go first and set the standard.
GOP cult. Profit at literally any cost.
Wow!! Like this man would not have the best medical care at his disposal were he to get sick. Let him speak for himself as a grandparent I don't think we need to die. I think if everyone would follow the CDC guidelines to the letter we could stop this virus and save lives.
He can go right ahead! The world will be far better off without him and his encyclopedic ignorance/stupidity!
He’s out of his mind! If he wants to die good for him but he has noright to speak for others. I’m 72, working full time and have beat Cancer once and have much to live for!
This man is crazy.
Let him
don't make me SAY it, Lt Gov!
Nah he definitely didn’t suggest himself!
I say he shows everyone how dedicated he is to this statement and to Texas. He's old enough to be a grandpa. He can go first.
Oh please, by all means, be my guest. 🙄
Be my guest.
Im not and I am is glad I don't live in Texas. Who the hell elects these idiots.
Fucktard media scaring the s hit out of people
Flat-cats. Politicians that get run over, by their own egotistical unpreparedness. Like a Cat versus an F-150's chrome bumper.
That's not really what he said. Why would you misquote him like this? Is it because you're political lobbyists trying to make a party look bad? I can't think of any other reason to do this
He can go first
It's time for Texas Lt Gov Patrick to apologize for offering to sacrifice seniors' lives
Sure DanPatrick, why don't get all uniformed up and run the grocery store or hospitals? It's easy for you to say all this working from an office where everything is probably wiped down on top of the hour.Get off your high horse and do what you preach? CoronavirusLockdown
That guy’s not willing to die! He’s not even willing to show his grey hair!
I happen to like my parents, and wouldn't let them do that. Sorry Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick doesn't engender the same feelings in his family.
This is the ultimate scam based on fear. It may put the elderly in as much jeopardy as realDonaldTrump placed a target on the backs of Asians when he used the term Chinese virus.
I too am willing for Lt. Gov Dan Patrick to sacrifice himself for the good of all humanity.
Trump is a senior citizen, but he wouldn't be willing to die to save one of his own children's lives.
Prove it.
That is just horrific!
Ok cool. Can you direct him to report to his nearest local intake center and help out the true hero's that are battling this. Or will he join Captain bone spurs and just talk his way around this thing.
That’s not what he said.
You gotta' be kiddin' me? so he's ready to die for the economy? I doubt it!!!!
The idea that they are not self-centered seems quite unbelievable to people.
That's not what he said.
I don’t have grandchildren and I don’t want to die. The perfect fit for this is trump. He’s over 70 and a grandparent. I wish him no harm, but does he know how stupid this statement is I think not
Did you watch his interview... not even close to what he said.
well go head than
Absolutely Not!!!! Signed, WomanVeteranBoomer. Navy Proud ⚓⚓⚓⚓
MONSTER!!!
😡 My little angel granddaughter needs her Gramma...& I need HER! Together we will survive whatever money issues come up. LIFE is more important than MONEY. I’d sell my house &live in a one room apartment before I’d choose to LEAVE my little angel girl! So, F*CK YOU Dan Patrick!
This fool need to speak for his self and not for other people.
Uh, f*ck you, Dan Patrick!😡
Has he volunteered?
Don't give Hillary any ideas!
You must have a miserable life if you are ready to leave it. Any person who thinks this is okay is not happy with who they are, their family, their job, they are not a true follower of Christ. This president, his followers are the scariest thing since Hitler.
He should be first
Will he lead by example?
Ridiculous, insensitive, hurtful and irresponsible-
KatyTurNBC Bush 43 took us down the wrong path and President Obama fixed it. Because of his insecurity, Trump PURPOSELY eliminated anything President Obama put in place. Now it will take another Democratic President to get us out of this. We cannot wait another 4 years. 🌊🌊🌊
Well at least we know this clown will not get the ventillator if he gets infected.
believingher Fine...let him lick a coronavirus sample and get back to us in a couple of days
Is he NUTZ I’m definitely NOT ready to die !!!!!!
What in holy hell new brand of republo-fascism is this You don't get to make this decision for everyone over 50 Patrick you POS. I'm not sacrificing my parents for the Dow Jones!!
He's wrong.
He is not right in the head!
Ummmm no I’m not
That would be wonderful!!!
Let's just sacrifice him and his wife.
Waiting for TXLtGov DanPatrick to off himself to prove his words! When is he going to lead by example ?
Okay... go ahead, you first LtGovDanPatrick
Bullshit!
DanPatrickTX - Typical Extreme GOP obsession with Money and Power over people = Sick! DanPatrick COVID19 COVIDー19 Coronavirus CoronavirusPandemic
He should be the first test dummy
Count me and my family out of that solution.
Him first.
Ha! You first Lt. Gov. Patrick. Those 26k New Yorkers along with Californians, Washingtonians have much to live for. IgnoranceShowing
Speak for yourself Don’t speak for us, whom you never gave darn about otherwise people would not have to worry about buying food or medicine
I am 55, and have 3 grandchildren. Yes, their lives matter to me, but I want to BE HERE to see them grow. Telling older people to die...is pure evil.
Where's the Christian outrage❓❓
First of all, he tosses 2.5% off like it’s nothing. A TRIFLE, really. Except that 2.5% of the US population is 7.5 million people.
Our grandparents went off to war to die so we can move forward. Those deaths were honorable , correct?
Absolutely crazy and careless!
Then if he is willing to die to start the economy again so is not hard to figure it out guys like him it's promoting wars all over the world
Oh, well, I certainly get your wish there, Lt Gov.
He lies.
Who’s stopping him?
Maybe trump will.volunteer? Whole thing is nuts....guy off rocker
C'mon grandma and grandpa, aren't ya willing to sacrifice yourselves...DIE for capitalism? DanPatrick says you should wanna. SO? Don't ya wanna? Grandma and says DanPatrick, you first! GOPCorruptionOverCountry
Be our guest
Well then he should lead by example.
He needs to speak for himself I want to live
I, for one, do not plan on dying for any of these corporations' profits. I am more than a meat sack of money.
😂🤦🏼♀️
he is crazy, I am not willing to die for the economy
Please be our sacrifice to get rid of orange boy with yellow hair.
Don't argue, just tell the man to lead by example or shut up
Not this senior. Stay home .
You sir are unbelievably despicable, heartless, and how can anyone in good conscience ask a question like this? Have you thought that perhaps if your idea was put in play almost have the US Senate and the President, Vice President as well as many govt officials would be affected
Sweet
Nutjob.
This is the type of lunacy the country doesn't need. Such behavior is totally ridiculous. To suggested that you would put the lives of family members at risk to somehow show your tough? Not Tough, JUST STUPID. With a capital STUPID...DID I MENTION STUPID...
It is not how he said it ! Out of context like your other bullshit stories DemocratsAreDestroyingAmerica
Let him go to the front of the line then. Was that a survey of 1?
Let me correct that - he isn't saying that HE is willing to die, just seniors. I am sure he believes that his gold government funded health plan is going to prevent his death (and suffering).
Crickets from republicans
what does the governor say? I think he can override the LT Governor.
He's a moron. If he really thinks that's the right answer, he should gift his estate to his grandchildren and kill himself. No need to wait to die, spending money on useless healthcare. No need for an economic recovery right away for the grands either. /sarcasm
I am so embarrassed
does he have this commitment in writing and formalized by a lawyer? I'd hate to see him put on a respirator while his family battles his survival out in court.
I don’t know what you think. But I think he is dumb, naive and stupid! This is such a selfish act....
The rich, famous, & government elite will get priority healthcare. 'Isn't that the way it's always worked?' His family is safe. They can outbid & buy home healthcare themselves if they have to do so. The rest of us are laying in the ER hall gasping for breath. TrumpVirus
Remember when Democrats used to say Republicans want to push Granny off a cliff? They still do. TrumpVirus GOPGrannyGenocide
The cult. Trump won’t.
Another pro-life Republican speaks in favor of death.
He can only speak for himself. I feel for his family if this is his attitude. Life is precious. The economy will recover. This isn’t the first time our economy has suffered.
Him first
Well then I’m sure the Lt. Gov is out there on the front lines providing care and comfort to the sick. Right?
Speak for yourself. DanPatrick
No we’re NOT!!! You go first. I’ll have a shovel ready for your children and grandchildren ☠️🎚☠️ over60
Let him be first!!
Hope he is the first to prove it
I hope he’s the first to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Lead by example Lt. Gov. Patrick
Sick
Outrageous:(
So much for PRO LIFE from the party that has it all twisted!
You handle that geandpa
He does NOT speak for me! Idiot...always has been.
Well you can count me out thank you. You can die for your grandchildren.
What the hell?!?!? Grandparents aren't afraid to die?!?! Who the hell are these damn idiots sonsofsam? JimJones? antichrist? What in the hell? Oh! satanworshippingfakechristiangop idiots! I've totally had enough! This is Unbelievable!!
whats.
Let him go first!
Strongly suggest the tough guy get up to NYC and help out at one of the hospitals without PPE
His stocks must have taken a hit. By 'he', he probably means not him.
He speaks only for himself...
You first Lt Governor
Go ahead. Can’t see how it will help the situation. OH you mean don’t give aid & comfort to seniors. OH you mean those at top insulated & can’t be bothered, worried about PACs, worries about donors. OH now we get it
Speak for yourself
So he’s willing to give his life for the greater Reich? Fascism right there.
Vote all Republicans out! GOP does NOT care about Americans. They only care about lining their own pockets! GOPLies GOPDeathPanels GOPCorruptionOverCountry GOPBailoutScam
KatyTurNBC Lead by example
what are they waiting for?
Why doesn't he do something really helpful like volunteering in a hospital that is treating Covid19 patients. He talks a big game when risking other people's lives. DanPatrickTX
There is something missing in this man. No we don't.
Is this A-hole related to Ted Cruz? Sounds as stupid!! TexasGovernor
Thing... chances of dying are still VERY LOW. It seems at this point no more chance of it than if U just get the FLU that goes around every year.
Prove it
Dumber than shit
What?
See what happens when trump didn’t divest?
WTH is wrong with this guy. Of course grandparents would die for their children grandchildren and great grandchildren BUT seriously to put that out there like it’s an option is pure bullshit. You first Patrick!
Hope he doesn’t require a hospital bed in Texas...
No we’re not. Agree with what others are saying: This dumb a** can go first.
Peace be with you.
Yes, it's good to know some people are truly willing to die for their god...
What a wacko.... bet he’ll be at the back of the queue
Him first then I'll decide after.
KatyTurNBC Hey Texas Lt. Gov. You first!!! Leave my mom and dad out of it!!
Insanity.
I am not afraid of death but I will not sacrifice myself on the altar of greed and money.
Remember the Alamo?
I think it's time for some of the GOP to 'ShelterInPlace' with Trump at Mar A Lago, lol. 🤭
KatyTurNBC I'm prepared for Lt. Gov. Patrick to lead the way and demonstrate his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice. Do it for the TikTok.
KatyTurNBC
No thank-you LtGovPatrick I choose to follow guidelines to stay healthy for my grandchildren!
The very definition of a crackpot. WTF is going on in TX?
Sorry mine is scared to die. Jerk
KatyTurNBC Nuts!
Oh, my goddess. I don’t want anyone sacrificed for economy. People died just died, cannot be produced. Economy can be produced later. Please.
can we give Texas back to Mexico?
I, for one, am not.
benjaminspector The Lt. Governor is nuts.
Go for it. I'll be waiting right here inside like
Bye bye 👋🏽
You first DanPatrick
DanPatrickTX is a depraved. The level of immorality to support an incompetent executive is staggering.
I am 66 and not ready to die Keep your distance from me Horrible
Fire his ass!!
money vs life! you are disgusting!
Ha, ha. Not exactly what he said.
GOP 🤦♂️
KatyTurNBC The great pro-lifer.
KatyTurNBC Trumps properties are losing money. For Trump everything is all about the money. Period.
KatyTurNBC Promise, promise
DanPatrick Go ahead. YOU start.
Garbage
KatyTurNBC He should go first. And document how easy it is. Show him saying goodbye. Then getting coughed on. Then show him gasping for air desperately as they first put him on the ventilator. I'm not going to describe the rest... That's what DanPatrick and realDonaldTrump want.
So flipping sad. I've lived in texas for over a year and I can't wait to move. The worst state in the world to live.
KatyTurNBC Really? I don’t believe my youthful 80+ dad got this memo
“Then the should do so and decrease the surplus population.”
But most my grandparents are retired and don’t go to a work place......
That is exactly what trump & the republicans are wanting. 'Decrease the surplus population '..
What a propaganda headline! He said he would be willing to chance it for his children and grandchildren.
Have at it Grandpa 👍🏼
I like it when they get tagged DanPatrick
How many of your fellow Texans and their families are you willing to sacrifice for a smile from 'Tio Donald J.?
KatyTurNBC Where does he get his crack
We've now heard it all folks.
sweet, you go first?
So all of the old, white Republicans are willing to die to save the economy. How patriotic of them. MAGADeathCult
Part of the selfless generation.
wequitsmoking1 We are now seeing who their true God is & whom they pray to....MONEY
KatyTurNBC Does he realize that millions more dying will also impact the economy negatively? I can’t believe this is even being considered.
KatyTurNBC Great! You first.
Lt Gov Patrick first!!!
KatyTurNBC Ok. He can go first
KatyTurNBC I am willing for him to die as well.
All Texans should be so proud!
I think he suggests other senior’s are willing to die, the rich don’t sacrifice, they just come up with good ideas!
This is absurd, It's time to start drug testing politicians before they can serve the American people This guy definitely needs a mental evaluation .
NotDying4WallStreet & *uck DanPatrick!!
KatyTurNBC I’m not willing to let my parents die for this economy.
KatyTurNBC Press release by his office saying fake news took his words out of context in 3-2-1
KatyTurNBC If die can help ...
Has he resigned yet?
KatyTurNBC Him first, then I'll think about it.
What a dangerous person. Who elected this fool?
Imagine being prepared to die so realDonaldTrump and his family of grifters won’t take an economic hit from CoronavirusUSA and CEOs can justify million dollar bonuses, while ordinary Americans struggle to pay the debts Corvid_19 will cause because of Trump’s incompetence.
He needs to speak only for himself. That said, he can feel free to get a jump on the process and take a bath with a plugged in toaster if he likes.
From a fellow 70+ Texan - Go for it and have a happy hour with the little orange man and his friends. Leave me the hell alone.
Show the way.
I'm old and have health issues. I'm not willing to die for billionaires/Trump/money/ the world/America's god. However, I am more than willing to gladly up my life for Jesus Christ my savior and/or for one person to have their soul saved by their finding faith in Him.
Tell him to go right ahead but don't volunteer the rest of our parents. What a complete money grubbing a$$.
Do it
Give RandPaul a bid wet kiss to prove it!
Thanks for volunteering seniors for death! No money is more important than lives. I guess this would cut entitlement spending. Thanks gramps.
Oh please, by all means.
Biden are you on this as well as 45s plan to cut medicare & social security or are you still rising above with generic obvious statements about “good” stuff? Do you realize you need a Churchill Plan? We are at war, but it ain’t with COVID19 SpeakerPelosi SenSchumer
Cmon. Waiting....
Put him on the front line in the hospital with limited protection. God Bless those who make any sense in this time.
Seniors, take note when you vote
What illness does he have?
Then you get us started, I'm NOT getting in line!
I watched this interview! That’s not what he said. You guys are pathetic!
How very Nazi of him.
Governor you have the power over your state do what you want. But suffers the consequences when Texans start dying and getting sick because of your carelessness. Look at the stats the virus is attached itself to young Americans now?
Haha yeah show us how its done lead by example
Him first.
ok boomer
Double Dog Dare You.
TomthunkitsMind Get in the hole buddy.
I volunteer him.
WOW! The guy has his BRAIN at his at his FEET.
him first
Pro-life much?!?!
He needs to not assume he can speak for every grandparent!! Who does he think he is None of us want our grandparents to die for us ! It is just disgusting he would say something like that !!
So he’s answering for all seniors. Well then.
If you’re speaking for yourself, go for it. I’m sure there’s things that people would be willing to die for but don’t believe for a minute that the economy is on anybody’s list.
Ok.
Scour red cap wearing maga Trumpsters they will follow blindly and go back to work...
Lt. Gov Patrick if you want to drop dead go for it. Don't get pissed if I choose not to follow your lead.
“If they would rather die,” said Scrooge, “they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.”—from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Yaay go for it🎉
Not me.
The death cult party of ghouls.
You first! Take one for the team!
I am a senior citizen and I assure you, I DO NOT INTEND TO DIE FOR THE ECONOMY.
Sounds great let's get him 1st. EatTheRich GuillotineTime
You first
Oops. I thought it said *senators*.
I love how ppl like this always add in “other ppl” in their justification for their stupid talking points. He sounds just like another grifter.
I lost my grandparents long ago, but if they were here today...I (me) would not want to lose my grandparents for $$. So, the younger victims of the virus that are dying would be what?....Just collateral damage?
Tell DanPatrick to go ahead and let US know how it works out. gop dnc TrumpIsAFelon (and an idiot)
HIM first...let’s see👀
Him first!
Let me go get the train!
Wow they have lost their minds!
He’s as CRAZY as Trump🤬
BS
He can be the first to go...
Let him then—
ummm:
Let him be the first then, set a good example
Stupidity and misguided sense of self sacrifice in order to...? Who’s going to ultimately benefit from this grand gesture?
This is how far these fools would go for their president. This is not American. Get out of office, Rommel.
As a Texan, I'm willing to let him make the sacrifice.
He is asking for sacrifices for his money god
NotDying4WallStreet
As would I
Please let him do it and ask him to take Cornyn, Abbott & Cruz with him. It's for the economy guys. Come on.
This grandparent would die for her family but not the economy.
That’s why the younger generations are referring to the Coronavirus as the “Boomer Remover.” Let’s face it, if the baby boomers die off the younger generations don’t have to worry about Medicare, social security, Medicaid...I.e., all their financial problems go away.
HIHKatharine Him first
I have no issue with him as a sacrifice
Well he can sacrifice himself.
And there you have it in a nutshell. The GOP is more concerned about the economy than life and they are suppose to be big pro lifers.
davwim Ain’t nobody asked me and the 100 seniors I live with. We’re all fighting for our lives.
GOPsaysletyoudie
Who knew Scrooge was really a Financial Genius with his Decrease the Surplus Population Stimulus Plan.
Coronavirus isn't an old people disease. Everyone isnt in tip top shape and or knows where there health stands..Young equals young not healthy... People 30 to 50 are just as likely to die from the health complications. If we turn back now all of this was really pointless
Well we will be safer if you self sacrifice for the cause of living after a vaccination is available summer of 2021.
Let's start with Lt. Gov. Patrick! I'll go AFTER he goes!
Did he read Hitlers manual?
What a totally ignorant, self centred fool, that Texas Lt Gov Patrick is. He has just told his family and friends that he cares less about family and more about Trump's Fake economy!!
Bullshit!!!
Die for the economy? No way!
Human sacrifices for the Bull Market God?
This moron doesn’t speak for us.
Let him die. Stupid thing to say
He can go first
So I guess when all of the oldsters die and it doesn’t stop it, we start on the millennials. Right out of Rod Serling.
NO, NO, NO! Patrick should go first!
Or we could build a post scarcity society equipped to handle emergencies then no one has to die. But no, keep going with your greedy corporate feudalism.
I’m a grandparent in Texas. The vote was not unanimous. Let he be the first. Please god.
Teresa_Denemy “Kill for money, die for love: whatever was God thinking of?”
'I am dying to get to work so I will not die peniless...'
NBC FAKE LOGO
Who believes this ignorance.MSNBC,NBC,WASHINGTON POST,NYTIMES MADCOW ON MSNBC,WOLF CNN ETC ...
If we enter a depression the whole world enters a depression if we somehow don’t collapse as a society you will see a 3rd world war so yes the economy is worth more than the lives we will lose from the virus.
Horrifying remarks
There's something deeply wrong with Republicans.
No, no we’re not.
Are you sure about that?
Remember how they voted against healthcare for poor people because d e a t h p a n e l s. Look at the republicans now.
Who are these crackpots and how the hell did they get elected?
😝😝😝
Bullshit !!! All of Texas right now : 🤦🏻♀️
Speak for yourself.
This statement is so wrong!😡😳
Bullshit , he's not about the big one !
Well he can get going and take the first step in his wish.
So does that include politicians over 65 too?
He should go out and something let see it
ProLife ?
I've put my life on the line while serving 8 years in the Army. I'm not going to do it for Trump's reelection. Trump chose to cut the pandemic response team to build his infamous boarder wall. Now he's pushing some unsafe drug. I guess the owner of the drug is a GOP contributor.
Pendejo
Putting people back to work will not save the economy. The virus is here, it will spread to the young, old, poor, rich, white folk, brown folk, Christians, Muslims, Atheists. The virus does not discriminate. The virus doesn't care who you voted for.
If he is willing to help in ICU, even just come to visit those sick, he's tough guy. If not, shouting behind safe place and tell others to die so he can benefit? Definitely ASS-HOLE
The Governor does not get to speak for everyone. The economy will bounce back. Dead parents don’t! Horrible comment to make.
Trump has officially discussed this “tradeoff” with his economic advisor. Most of my followers are Trump supporters. I have a poll going on my page and the results are disgusting.
Has he lost his mind
Dumbest comment ever
Republicans love to consign everyone else to death. By guns if young, by destroying healthcare environment and ignoring public health measures when old. You may be sure this Senator has access to his own ventilator.
No we don't. But you go tight ahead.
Not me. I’ve got too much to do.
Please go head
We can give him a headstart
Go ahead then Lt Gov
Go for it dude. And feel free to take a few friends along for the ride. Don’t forget those good ole red hats!
Be my guest. This is what happens in Republican territory. Thank God I have a democratic governor. Thank you governor Murphy.
You first
Séniors DanPatrick and realDonaldTrump can go first. Take one for the team, idiots .
That’s one way to get an appointment in the Trump WH.
These politicians are evil
Soooo, we’re roughly 2 weeks into finally taking some action and this guy is talking like we’ve got no chance of getting a handle on things? Or is this just a posturing sound bite that blew up in his face? Check back in 30 days ace. Sheesh.
Let them volunteer...
DeathPanels
Speak for yourself, Buster! (“Grandparents are willing to die for the economy” — Tx Gov Patrick)
lead by example...he should be the first right?
Speak for yourself! The almighty buck is more important to you, family and other people are more important to me! Not ready to die .. from a 74 yr young
You first Governor
MVS2017 If he wants to die, let him. He has no right to sacrifice the lives of others not does incompetent realDonaldTrump
Congrats to NBCfor an intentionally misleading headline! His statement was an act of self sacrifice for the benefit of others yet NBC made it sound greedy and self serving. NBC is twisted!
I'm not
Godspeed!
Him and all the senior Texas republicans first, but don’t worry about their families they will receive all our thoughts and prayers.
Rogerwa80331466 Bye, Felicia
'suggests that he and other seniors are willing to die' They've already bet on that... coronavirus disclosure
He looks like a grandfather. Let us know when he volunteers.
OMFG that is NOT what he said. He said he would do that for his grandchildren. Why can’t be more accurate? Everyone is at home, you have a captive audience, why can’t you be more honest and accurate? Nope - ratings & degrading realDonaldTrump comes first.
F*ck that! I'm not taking one for the team.
Boy, is he sadly mistaken. I am not willing to die to get the economy going. I still have things I have not done in my life, & I intend on doing what I can to make sure of that. If he wants to die for money, then I say jump right in sir.
Freedom, guns... and economy!
he can die first to prove his loyalty to trump.... I'm waiting...... Still alive? Well? Hmm....die for trump already.....you are not helping the market by being alive.....
Blessed our new founding father and Amercia, a nation reborn:D
HE CAN GO FIRST!!!!!🤬
Doesn’t seem very.......pro-life.
1. Speak for yourself, Lt. Governor. 2. Go for it.
He's willing to be the first? I didn't think so. Homey don't play that.
Go to Floriduh and Arizona and bus out the seniors from the golf courses to work the restaurants and the stores
Irresponsible thing to say. To join the already overwhelmed healthcare system and endanger the lives of Drs ans nurses. Not to mention his loved grandkids.
Not what he said
persistentpengn I have a suggestion for DanPatrick, go ahead and sacrifice yourself if you think it will help. Texas you MUST do better, no wonder ya'll think you have to have massive guns to protect yourselves. Elect better people 4 a better life. The entire country is dealing w your choices.
Jeezuz! Dumb & Dumber🙄
Your choice, not mine.
Then just die
Sure, you can be first. I call bullshit.
Could those so inspired please hold a rally in DC with Trump?
My Mom made an enormous economic sacrifice as a newly trained teacher when she stayed at home to take care of my brother and me. Why shouldn't I being willing to make an economic sacrifice for her while we wait for a vaccin for the virus that threatens her?
It's such a modest proposal. All Trumpublicans should sign up to get in on the ground floor.
How bout maybe leading the charge Patrick, put a call out to all the other gop politicians over 70(basically all of them) and go down and volunteer in hospitals in the hardest hit areas? Help get those working class people well and back to work.
Another moment in the failed capitalist experiment of America.
STeampelosi Democrats thank the Republicans for their sacrifice. We will remember how they died so the DOW could profit. TheDemocrats 🙏
What a looney toon!!
He willing to die,doesn’t mean others willing! The right to life is the most important ONE of all human rights.The elders are not equal to useless!!!!!
okay maniac Lt Gov Patrick- go drink your Trump Kool Aid somewhere else. FBI IT IS A CRIME TO INCITE SUICIDE. FOR ANY CAUSE. I AM 60 AND NO I WILL NOT DIE FOR A DOLLAR!!!!! SICKOS!!!!!!!
Easy to say when you can hold up in a cushy office.
You go first then...
Maybe its time for a Trump rally after all. Let's see who steps up to save the Dow Jones wrapped in the flag.
7SinsOfTrump Total idiot
I volunteer all Trump supporters and supposed patriots
Patrick you first !😊
I’m okay with him dying if that’s what he wants to do but I be damn if I want this fool making that decision for me! He won’t be a hero but remembered as a damn fool.
Donald Trump and other leading Republicans are saying seniors should be willing to die a horrible death from coronavirus in order for our economy to improve.
OH, gee...isn't Trump over 70? Sounds like a plan to me.
What kind of 'kooky' politician is he? Has he checked with his family to see if they are okay with him dying just so they can have a bigger home or take a vacation 🤯
What an incredibly rediculous thing to say. Brought to you by the pro-life party.
WRONG!!! Look at how many grandparents are raising their grandchildren!!!
Bullshit, he is really drinking Trumps cult kool Aide!
Fine, we’ll tell the Grim Reaper that we have a volunteer!! This moron is only interested in sucking up to Dear Leader Orange Menace at every opportunity. These fools will be removed from office there in Texas as the state is definitely turning Blue in the near future.
Translation: He's fine being a mass murderer.
Who is he to speak for anyone 🙄🇺🇸💙
Let's start with the GOP then. They're all all old white men. They should be the first to sacrifice themselves for the greater good.
I hope every senior in Texas is made aware of this ludicrous statement before they next head to the polls.
Pro-Life........
Go first
Yeah, I don't think that I'm really ready for that.
No advanced country in the world has so many morons in high office than the US. It's just mind-boggling to hear what some of them are saying. This one is dangerous as well as stupid. Let him sacrifice himself by taking care of COVID patients without protection.
LtGovDanPatrick lti have one grandparent left. I also have an aunt with MS and another with health issues. I am worried about them every day. They should not have to sacrifice themselves so stockholders can get their money back.
Dan is senile and a republican.....Don't be a Dan.
HELL NO IM NOT INLOVE MY GRANDDAUGHTER MORE PATRICK IS NASTY INHUMANE SICKO
I have so many bad words for him but I'm a lady, how can this thing be a gov.
BYE!
.DanPatrick America’s idiot
Ok I am willing for him to also.
How Ridiculous
He knows he’s knocking at 70, right?
Whattttt
Bullshit
He is such an idiot. I certainly never voted for him.
Republican and Democrat nobility can agree on one thing, 'Make money for us until you die!'
The whole Republican Party is delusional!
Ok then see ya..
Do it already. I’m sure he won’t. Only deplorables would.
And what about the others, lying on the floors of crowded hospitals unattended for the lack of staff, supplies and equipment? No visitors allowed, slowly suffocating for the inability to breath. An agonizing, lonely death. This for your spouse, child, or grandchild?
This was a true sacrifice. Something LtGovDanPatrick would probably never do.
I suggest that I love my grand parents. So no. Fuck you whoeverthefuckyouare. I'm pro life.
What do you do when you discover Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick has Mad Cow disease and could kill the rest of the herd?
U sir r a fool. I guarantee that the guy in the Oval Office would not die for u! U may want to die for his precious re-election I DONT! Go get help. U need it bad.
As a elected official - your either suggesting or risking human life for the sake of jump starting your states economy- just proves why you shouldn’t be the governor.
Well, he is probably a grandparent; let’s have him volunteer first!!!!
Just because you trot out 3% of the senior population and 'sacrifice' them to the virus doesn't mean that it's over. The nature of a Pandemic is that it kills whoever the fuck it wants too!
Speak for yourself Lt. Governor.
Republican death panels
You go first, Gov Patrick.
Tell him to show us his living will.
Sorry, Dan, but as a Texan, I AIN'T BUYING THAT SHIT FOR SINGLE MINUTE!
This is the message we are get from the wealthiest country in the world? America only belongs to the young and not to those of us who have worked to build it? Work 50 years and then just die and make room for someone younger? I would expect to hear this from NK, not the USA.
My parents were raised during the depression and it made them stronger. Families were closer because they worked together. Maybe we need this to bring values back to society.
That man needs to be watered . He has the intelligence of a house plant
Not me..
Full of feces!
This will be the ultimate test of the 'right to life' bunch, if majority of R's believe it is okay to sacrifice real life, albeit older, humans as opposed to embryos.
Bullshit.
Stuuuuuupid!!!
Something is wrong with White People and their love of money! 🙄🥃
No
This is not someone who should be managing a government response.
Everybody in China are given masks & hand sanitizer. Let’s maybe start there.
He can volunteer in any hospital he so desires and do so without proper protective equipment.
Well adios amigo... speak for yourself!!!!
It seems that he is courageous but it affects so many other real lives just for the sake of the maintaining of the economic vibrancy. Can’t we just stop for while in order to save more lives?
I live in TX and will be calling his office today to let him know he’s welcome to go first. Oh, then I’ll tell them to give him a message that his sorry ass doesn’t speak for me I love my grandchildren but my life is worth more than $$$.
So about he tell us who this old people are so we could give it a 'shot' him 1st of course
Herd_Immunity for the US then
It’s OK if he speaks for himself, but... “other seniors” may not agree with him.
This is what happens when we elect people who believe science is a political position rather than reality. Put him on the ark in Kentucky until the plague is over.
Another stable genius.
Breaking, the people who make up the GOP are still heartless
Damn fool!
Remember Obama's death panels? Well here they are and and these Trump mutherfuckers are ready to line up.
Ah, more of that Republican compassion I've heard so much about.
No one needs to DIE for the economy. Economies go up and down. People matter.
My grandma said she doesn’t want to die from the “trump virus.” She said that Texas governor sounds like he’s asking his contituents to “drink the kool aid.”
Speak for yourself.
He should be first then, obviously 😀
This idiot
What an absolutely GD STUPID THING TO SAY!!
This man needs to be removed from office. He will get Texans killed.
Have at it boomer
I won’t miss him!
How are they gonna spin this BS tomorrow? He should resign, holy sh!t.
So he supports genocide of all over 70 so we fix Social Security? Let him run on that platform.
That’s a bold strategy cotton, let’s see if it pays off
Who cares! This is not about him but about American citizens and the nurses and doctors fighting like hell to help people Nauseating
another horrible republican. he cares more about the stock market than he dose about actual people.
The death panels are here.
Let me just state the obvious: He DOES NOT speak for anyone else , AND he can just go ahead. Thoughts and prayers.
Then he get test secretly. Politicians.
Make you wall, for sure if you dont mexicans then yo dont want you money either.... Sarcams
...can we start with him and PS..I'm not 'willing'
How could Dan Patrick make that comment with a straight serious expression on his face I don't understand.
they only care about themselves n rich buds. I hope the elders know their lives are just important as the next and we want you here ((((hugs)))) we can start over not sure how the true entitled individuals will handle it but guess what it builds character
I hope to God if the elderly reads this hears this that THEY DON'T FALL FOR IT I know they are smarter then these puppets to know the difference money verses life
What? No, that's crazy. And ludicrous. The economy will get going again as soon as the crisis is behind us, this is just a temporary suspension, due to the emergency. To prioritize the health of the economy over the health of the citizenry is ghastly.😬
Idiot is he sean hannity brother?
Maybe ur ready to die but I have a life to live and watch my kids and grandchildren grow up! So speak for urself on that one. I’m not ready to die especially when it can be prevented and he could save a lot more lives by not rushing and listening to the facts!
emilyjodell He needs to go first. I applaud him by the way. Actually, I’ll applaud after he’s dead.
oh, we're at that stage already?
Lr. Gov. Patrick of Texas has to be one of the stupidest Governors in the US. I feel sorry for the Seniors in Texas. Wait until they hear what he has in mind for their future.
t98733179 I hope he leads by example 🙄
Texas lt gov is only speaking for himself. I would like to live please. If someone wants to commit suicide they are welcome to do that but do not include me in your madness.
When I see Dan Patrick volunteering in a hospital for the next few months, helping tend the overflow of sick folks, I'll believe this. Otherwise, I'm going to assume he'll be locked away in some isolated estate.
live stream himself licking some doorknobs then
Outrageous.. he’s a senior, but him behind Trump. How stupid
I'd rather not die prematurely because some GOP flak doesn't want to help people, thank you.
I hated leaving Texas but people like Patrick, Cruz and Cornyn helps me think I got out just in time
Oh, I’m not willing to die for this guy and his cronies.
Fine. If they commit to die in their homes and not receive advanced medical care then do it if money and the economy is of highest outmost importance.
He’s wrong.
It's barbaric to tell someone when it's time to die.
Have at, but you ride alone fella.
Not I. Have to stay home for our individual well-being and the greater good! So, let’s remember that the most patriotic 🇺🇸 and the smartest thing we can do right now is to stay home. COVID19
Stop leading from the back
1. He's lying, he's ok w/others dying but not himself! & 2. Just how loyal are these idiots to Trump that they would expect others to die so that he 'looks good' because the economy improves ?
Can you imagine standing in front of a national audience and trying to become a martyr for something you have no idea the reach and breadth of destruction of? Like spend 10 seconds without breath and tell me again how good it feels to lead seniors to the grave....
Lead by example.
Remember when the GOP got its collective undies in a bunch becuz Obamacare allowed docs to discuss end of life options for the terminally ill.. called 'em Death Panels.
french revolution US version coming soon
see circled area
By all means sir. Feel free to take a few of the gopers with you.
How about Republicans willing to die to save the economy for the rest of the country?
Great does your family hold the same sentiment
Yeah I would rather your companies go under than my grandparents die. Sorry.
No, we're not!
I wouldn't die for a ponzi scheme economy
You first, Your Honor
Florida man elected Lt. Gov. of Texas
No! No! He's not saying he'll die. He's saying other seniors can die. He's just worried about his stock portfolio. The fucking 'pro-life' party. Gimme a break. NotDying4WallStreet
The economy will never be the same after all this. Trump inherited a wonderful economy from Obama. Leave it to inept Republicans to get us into a recession, and screw over the entire country.
Is this guy serious. Can we vote him out in November?
Tell him to go for it.
Economy can't be more important than lives. Let them die.
。。Dancing again with devil. No choose...🙄
Maybe he should test that theory by volunteering.
Let him eat cake ...
Sick
Honestly just ending it all rn would be the best for our future.
He is first
pics or gtfo
Prove it.
Patrick first, then
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