Corona

[bodyhard]

I take a fully crowded train twice a day (at least until the weather gets better and I can start using my scooter) here in NYC and I am not one bit worried or concerned.

I think this sh!t is over-hyped, but that's just my take on it, there is too much living to do than to be worried sh!tless over this.

[supramax]

Birds don't worry about dying, because they're too busy living, finding food, building nests, etc. I did a big shopping at Walmart yesterday and there were lots of people and no one was wearing a mask and there were no shortages of anything. The shopping was after I visited 3 'seniior' residences and probably touched a hundred door knobs. When I say "70 isn't old", I ****ing mean it!

P.S. Of course, I didn't touch my face and I disinfected my hands when I got back to the car. Don't be worried, but don't be stupid, either.

[mtpockets]

[Karl_Hungus]

Damn....I got a ticket last week. Wish I had thought of that

[x-trainer ben]

Ok will someone please explain why we were told to stock up on water? Will the pipes stop working with a positive test? And if you are sick in the hospital, all that water at home is useless.

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Ok will someone please explain why we were told to stock up on water? Will the pipes stop working with a positive test? And if you are sick in the hospital, all that water at home is useless.

I imagine the recommendation of stocking up isn't about prevention. It's about being quarantined with little to no warning.

[x-trainer ben]

I imagine the recommendation of stocking up isn't about prevention. It's about being quarantined with little to no warning.

Ok but the sink works and the water dispenser/ ice maker works.

[Mark1T]

Don't tell me they cut the water off if quarantined.

[Cass40]

Actually, I am not racist or homophobic at all. I hate commies. And commies come in all colors and sexual orientation. My last boss was gay. He was Libertarian like me. I loved working for him because he was a good dood. I worked for him for 4 years until the company tanked and closed its doors.

As far as fear mongering, what fear mongering? I state facts based on numbers. Have you seen the Dow today? How about the oil plunge? I was not surprised to see it. I knew it was coming. I have discussed the true state of the economy only to be told I know nothing about economics. I bet many people will believe the narrative it was the cerveza. Cuz that's easier to swallow that the facts.

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Ok but the sink works and the water dispenser/ ice maker works.

IDK perhaps it is the fear of tap water going untreated. Or in case a pipe breaks and repairs can’t be made quickly. Not to long ago my city had a pipe burst that left people without water for over 24 hours and the water wasn’t potable for another 48.

Stocking up on essentials is never a bad idea, no matter when. In this case I imagine it’s less about the shortages, and more about minimizing the need to be at public places if things get worse.

[Corbi]

Ok will someone please explain why we were told to stock up on water? Will the pipes stop working with a positive test? And if you are sick in the hospital, all that water at home is useless.

Fear mongering.

[mtpockets]

[LWW]

Speaking of facts, you have a rather unique, subjective and circular definition of "commies".

As best I can tell, you use it pretty widely and carelessly, and it seems to translate simply into "people I don't like."

So when you say "I hate commies," what comes across is "anyone I don't like = commie, therefore I hate anyone I don't like."

He used the virus as an example of commie, for instance there is a differnce between warning people and forcing grownups, who should be responsible for themselves that they be imprisioned for not going to a doctor, that’s a commie. Some people want that in thier lives IMO those are ones that should be taxed on certain things. I don’t go to the doctor, l lift weights so I’m not like those normal folks looking for a ruler.

[ElrondHubbard]

He used the virus as an example of commie, for instance there is a differnce between warning people and forcing grownups, who should be responsible for themselves that they be imprisioned for not going to a doctor, that’s a commie. Some people want that in thier lives IMO those are ones that should be taxed on certain things. I don’t go to the doctor, l lift weights so I’m not like those normal folks looking for a ruler.

Well, that's just stupid.

"Commie" is not synonymous with "authoritarian." Nazis were authoritarian, and they hated commies.

So why doesn't you, or he, use "nazi?" Is it just verbal garbage you guys like tossing about?

Do you ALWAYS just make chit up?

[LWW]

Well, that's just stupid.

"Commie" is not synonymous with "authoritarian." Nazis were authoritarian, and they hated commies.

So why doesn't you, or he, use "nazi?" Is it just verbal garbage you guys like tossing about?

Do you ALWAYS just make chit up?

The nazis thought they were a socialist party that’s how it started Anyway. They wanted to take over the world whether communist or free countries. They are actually similar in some regards but not really there lots of similarities even in America.

[Farley1324]

Turn off your vehicle and wait for further instructions

Ambo pulls up to cart you off to quarantine

Well, sht, that backfired

Ok will someone please explain why we were told to stock up on water? Will the pipes stop working with a positive test? And if you are sick in the hospital, all that water at home is useless.

I don't know why anybody would tell you to do that for a virus. I see no reason.

But, in general, "prepping" has water as a Tier 1 requirement/suggestion, because potable water is so critically important. A day without water might be too long depending on circumstances, even in the best circumstances, a few days and you're done. Try not to think of being prepared in general as thinking about specific scenarios and specific needs and only getting what you would need for that specific circumstance. Crystal balls are often not accurate. Start with the 'basics' of stuff that people need. Water is pretty near the top of that list.

[LWW]

Well, that's just stupid.

"Commie" is not synonymous with "authoritarian." Nazis were authoritarian, and they hated commies.

So why doesn't you, or he, use "nazi?" Is it just verbal garbage you guys like tossing about?

Do you ALWAYS just make chit up?

Some obvious things deserve punishment like stealing murder and rape. I don’t get why you Are not against going to jail for not living like the ruler states one should, from many of your posts like you cant Blah blah without government you sound like a commie lover or dictator lover?

[eomrat]

It just means adults typically do not get two viruses at the same time. Also possible being infected with one virus and having the antiviral aspects of the immune system rec up may make you less susceptible to catching another virus. In the smaller number of pediatric patients we have seen the coinfection rate is higher, but kids frequently are picking up viruses so that is not surprising to me.

Restating it does not make it less flawed.

[Heisman2]

Restating it does not make it less flawed.

Well that's what the data shows thus far (in a Chinese cohort) per this infectious disease conference. Low coinfection rate in adults, higher in pediatrics. Obviously relatively limited numbers of cases to go by at this point. I agree it would be worth testing if the tests are abundant and it will change management (and it will change management regarding isolation/quarantine procedures and additionally patients with severe disease have been getting Remdesivir from Gilead via compassionate use though it seems like this treatment approach may not be available much longer), but while test kits are limited it makes more sense to test adults who don't have another known virus unless there is high suspicion due to close contact with known exposure.

That said I expect all this to change in the coming weeks as it becomes much more widespread; hopefully by that point there will be enough tests availble.

[KeepItMoving]

But, in general, "prepping" has water as a Tier 1 requirement/suggestion, because potable water is so critically important. A day without water might be too long depending on circumstances, even in the best circumstances, a few days and you're done.

Indeed. "potable water" I'm sure there are folks who have laughed at what they call 'preppers, extremists, etc.," who may not even know what 'potable water' means, before they google it. I am by no means a 'prepper,' but a week's worth of potable water seems elementary to me. Same goes, to a somewhat lesser degree, for food. I'm not going to even go into some of the other stuff that seems simple to have/maintain for contingencies. I'll let imaginations run wild.

[LWW]

Ok will someone please explain why we were told to stock up on water? Will the pipes stop working with a positive test? And if you are sick in the hospital, all that water at home is useless.

And who says this? I've not heard this? In fact the only thing I've heard (which I'm still not dumb enough to "listen" to) is the conservatives making fun of this logic, use tap water if you can't get out.

Also what are these idiots in San Francisco doing? This is the city where the dumb ass democrats banned plastic water bottles, but plastic soda bottles are OK. Yeah, I had to write an essay about this chit, and I made sure to include how silly these people are in the essay. I sourced "the guardian" and other's who called bottled water consumption an addition. EL Judge Smails probably agrees with this garbage too? Don't ya, oh yes, I know you do.

So are these lefty people telling you to stock up on water, the very same turds who also want those plastic bottled water banned, yet they don't ban the soda because more people drink water because its healthier, not only that but drinking soda and taking the weed even in pill form can give people cotten mouth, what do you need now WATER, you stupid commie ****s.

......sure share a fountain, with the Corona virus, thats the DEM logic for ya.

[OldFartTom]

Gym reasonably quiet again this morning, it's certainly not deserted but the go when they feel the whim and make it up as they go along crowd seem to be staying away.

I'm completely sympathetic with those who've been inconvenienced (that's putting it mildly if you're in Italy/China/etc), suffered themselves, and lost friends or relatives -- But so far personally (I'm in the UK)... I've only experienced positives from this, not sure how long that'll last for me, but I'm grateful for any small blessings while I get them. Wish the gym was normally like this.

[mtpockets]

What you guys/gals wearing to the pandemic?







I am going dressed as a mummy, going to wear all my toilette paper.

[wesleysh21]

I've noticed some people are doing fist or elbow bumps instead of handshakes at work. That's about the only "change" I've made as well. While the virus is real, I don't think of it as something nearly as serious as its being hyped up to be. Some of it is about media ratings, but some of it is definitely political. I've watched people completely flip from "being scared of this virus is racist" to "OMG we're all gonna die" based on what kind of political hay they found out they could make out of it.

[Farley1324]

I've noticed some people are doing fist or elbow bumps instead of handshakes at work. That's about the only "change" I've made as well. While the virus is real, I don't think of it as something nearly as serious as its being hyped up to be. Some of it is about media ratings, but some of it is definitely political. I've watched people completely flip from "being scared of this virus is racist" to "OMG we're all gonna die" based on what kind of political hay they found out they could make out of it.

Who is gaining politically in Italy over the lockdown?

[OldFartTom]

Who is gaining politically in Italy over the lockdown?

Makers of alcohol sanitizer! I tell you they're rubbing their hands over this

[Mark1T]

I've noticed some people are doing fist or elbow bumps instead of handshakes at work. That's about the only "change" I've made as well. While the virus is real, I don't think of it as something nearly as serious as its being hyped up to be. Some of it is about media ratings, but some of it is definitely political. I've watched people completely flip from "being scared of this virus is racist" to "OMG we're all gonna die" based on what kind of political hay they found out they could make out of it.

Banks in your area are asking you to wear a ski mask, especially when you need to go inside to speak to a teller for a large withdrawal.

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[ImBunky]

Banks in your area are asking you to wear a ski mask, especially when you need to go inside to speak to a teller for a large withdrawal.

Don't forget that the tellers are thirsty. The best way to dispense water to them is with a water pistol.

[mtpockets]

The lack of toilette paper scared me so I hooked up my bidet