[Genuine Realist]

We are all in this other, with of immense proportions, infinitely debatable decisions that have to be made going forward. We might at least begin by trusting one another.

I agree, but the "we" is the entire world, as viruses don't see borders. 

The Chinese narrative - of mis-, and dis-, information extending well into February matters, because I think it is essential to take the war against the virus out of the realm of partisan, and particularly Presidential politics.

Seems like this contradicts your very valid takeaway. 

Not really. I'm talking about the US political ambiance. The Chinese surely are included in the larger global 'we', but my concern at this particular point in time is the national dialog.

[Genuine Realist]

We are all in this other, with of immense proportions, infinitely debatable decisions that have to be made going forward. We might at least begin by trusting one another.

I agree, but the "we" is the entire world, as viruses don't see borders. 

The Chinese narrative - of mis-, and dis-, information extending well into February matters, because I think it is essential to take the war against the virus out of the realm of partisan, and particularly Presidential politics.

Seems like this contradicts your very valid takeaway. 

Not really. I'm talking about the US political ambiance. The Chinese surely are included in the larger global 'we', but my concern at this particular point in time is the national dialog.