The Navy and Air Force are doing a good thing to lift spirits, and to remind people of the greatness of this nation. We have are a magnificent people, we have an incredible military, and we are the greatest nation on earth.
No, it doesn't speed distribution of unemployment payments, or end tyrannical "lockdowns." That is beyond the authority of the military - but what it does do is give people a chance to literally look up, and to hope.
Then why not include Upstate?
Check out those Erie County stats. Percentage of positives who die there ranks right up with the worst of Downstate.
Upstate has known for a very long time that Albany and a large number of NYC pols think civilization ends west of the Hudson, but I expected better from Trump.
We here in Eastern Montgomery County should have a good show this afternoon. My home is very close to the Willow Grove Naval Air Station. There was an annual airshow there every year when it was operational and the fighter jets would practice their routines over our neighborhood. It was thrilling!