(Mar 25, 2020 03:23 PM)Leigha Wrote: [ -> ]Really tired of hearing other countries blame the US for their failings and Iran believes the US is behind this pandemic.
Leftist media sure love them some Chinese (and I guess Iranian) propaganda.
(Mar 25, 2020 06:31 PM)Zinjanthropos Wrote: [ -> ]Dilemma: If an virus infected person offered you a million bucks in $20 bills, that he/she personally stacked and stuffed in a suitcase just yesterday, would you take it? On condition that you take out the money, count it today and you don’t have disease.
Yep, and wouldn't even take any real precautions, except to protect loved ones. My immune system can handle a million bucks.
Just bought me a new car. I had some doubts about spending that much money, until I found out my job is an "essential service".
From the post about trying to give money to a friend - he texted Mrs C2 to thank us and say you only find out who your real friends are when times are hard. We texted back to say just let us know if you need help.
Taking Syne's point. A snowflake runs past you, stops, turns back and hands you a thousand dollars saying "The cops are after me man, take the money and you didn't see me - OK?"
Syne's point being - what? Would a thousand dollars be enough? Would any sort of integrity kick in at $1,000?
What do ya'll think of Trump's timeline of wanting ''packed churches by Easter,'' and getting the US back to work by then, as well? While it's important to be optimistic and positive, I think it's a bit premature to be throwing out specific dates. Thoughts?
I read an article earlier that if we loosen the social distancing guidelines too soon, against the wisdom of medical professionals and doctors, we could head into a depression.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/202...test-news/
(Mar 26, 2020 03:37 AM)confused2 Wrote: [ -> ]Taking Syne's point. A snowflake runs past you, stops, turns back and hands you a thousand dollars saying "The cops are after me man, take the money and you didn't see me - OK?"
Syne's point being - what? Would a thousand dollars be enough? Would any sort of integrity kick in at $1,000?
Erm, that doesn't sound like any point I've made, nor would make. What does integrity have to do with knowing I'm in good health and could probably weather the coronavirus? Maybe you missed the bit about protecting my loved ones?
(Mar 26, 2020 04:13 AM)Leigha Wrote: [ -> ]What do ya'll think of Trump's timeline of wanting ''packed churches by Easter,'' and getting the US back to work by then, as well? While it's important to be optimistic and positive, I think it's a bit premature to be throwing out specific dates. Thoughts?
I read an article earlier that if we loosen the social distancing guidelines too soon, against the wisdom of medical professionals and doctors, we could head into a depression.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/202...test-news/
Maybe you should read an actual quote, instead of someone characterizing it:
“Easter’s a very special day for me,” explained Trump. “Wouldn’t it be great to have all of the churches full?” And later: “You’ll have packed churches all over our country. I think it would be a beautiful time.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/...story.html
Nothing wrong with Trump expressing the same sort of optimism everyone should hold onto in trying times. Notice, he doesn't actually say anything about definitely ending the shutdown. There's nothing premature about optimism.
Trump now has his highest approval rating EVER (in the aggregate), and polls show people trust him more than the media that is going to stop carrying his coronavirus press briefings. The media that downplayed the threat and called Trump racist for banning travel from China.
Syne Wrote:Erm, that doesn't sound like any point I've made, nor would make. What does integrity have to do with knowing I'm in good health and could probably weather the coronavirus? Maybe you missed the bit about protecting my loved ones?
Of bad posts I make - that was one of them. I could have tried to address .. but I didn't. Hopefully least said soonest forgotten.
Ahhh, I read the article Syne, thanks. So the media put its spin on it, I guess I shouldn't be surprised. But, Trump still needs to be careful with his wording. NYC is a disaster, and we're far from out of the clear. Not just in the US. People hear optimistic comments (which I don't think are ''wrong,'' per se, I see the spirit that was intended behind Trump's remarks) and they will start opening up restaurants, churches, places where people congregate ...a bit too soon. We all want life to go back to normal, even a new normal would be great, but we have to be prudent and patient.
I'm really impressed with Governor Cuomo, he's really done a masterful job of reacting to this crisis in NYC. Not a fan of his policies, but he really has taken charge of the situation there.
New York is practically in my backyard and they're not giving me any comfort. Spent my birthday today in isolation but I get it. I'd like to have another birthday next year away from home (NY state off my list). So the sooner USA/Canada gets their shit together, talking more about the stupid assholes who think they're invulnerable, then perhaps next year I can celebrate properly. Ontario premier (governor) mentioned July today as a target. Seems a long way off so stay healthy everyone.
(Mar 27, 2020 03:10 AM)Leigha Wrote: [ -> ]I'm really impressed with Governor Cuomo, he's really done a masterful job of reacting to this crisis in NYC. Not a fan of his policies, but he really has taken charge of the situation there.
Really? He only gave a little push back to De Blasio telling people to go about business as usual, and now he's saying that his complete lock down may have been too extreme. Seems the only good things he says are parroting Trump. But again, the leftist media (but I repeat myself) trying to make a Democrat look better than reality warrants. After all, NY alone is more than a third of the cases in the entire US.
(Mar 27, 2020 03:25 AM)Zinjanthropos Wrote: [ -> ]New York is practically in my backyard and they're not giving me any comfort. Spent my birthday today in isolation but I get it. I'd like to have another birthday next year away from home (NY state off my list). So the sooner USA/Canada gets their shit together, talking more about the stupid assholes who think they're invulnerable, then perhaps next year I can celebrate properly. Ontario premier (governor) mentioned July today as a target. Seems a long way off so stay healthy everyone.
I don't think you'll be the only one. I'm pretty sure come next year they'll likely be a tourist boom as people will want to escape all the crap that happened this year. The question will be though what sort of holidays are people going to want to go on?
While before COVID19 the majority of people didn't concern themselves with such things (And some still foolhardily do), the aftermath is definitely going to bring about change.
Pandemics >= New World Order
I mean there is going to be a lot of concerns that will likely create a lot of changes in regards to how and where we holiday. For instance will we need a medical certificate to travel? (Only use to be a thing if you had something communicable) Will people want to continue using shared transport systems and other shared related things? (Such as even vending machines) Those pages in your passport devoted to next of kin, will they need to be filled or will it invalidate your passport? Will governments demand that they can contact you at any time when abroad (so they know your whereabouts)? etc.
(Mar 27, 2020 02:47 PM)stryder Wrote: [ -> ][quote='Zinjanthropos' pid='35290' dateline='1585275901']
Pandemics >= New World Order
I mean there is going to be a lot of concerns that will likely create a lot of changes in regards to how and where we holiday. For instance will we need a medical certificate to travel? (Only use to be a thing if you had something communicable) Will people want to continue using shared transport systems and other shared related things? (Such as even vending machines) Those pages in your passport devoted to next of kin, will they need to be filled or will it invalidate your passport? Will governments demand that they can contact you at any time when abroad (so they know your whereabouts)? etc.
Nah, people overall have very short memories. Unless changes are cemented in policy, things will largely return to normal.