The Coronavirus thread

Quote: ams288

So, uh, how long before all of the stock market gains made during Donny’s term get wiped out?

maybe tomorrow?

Quote: petroglyph

What I want I'm probably not going to get, which is a truthful explanation of where this virus came from, if it is indeed spliced genetically?
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We do know there were terrible viral diseases well before lab creation. But of course, it's still possible it was a lab creation.

https://wallstreetonparade.com/2020/03/federal-reserve-announces-unprecedented-1-5-trillion-in-loans-to-wall-street-today-and-tomorrow/

Sounds like a lot of money. Unfortunately, it may be about half what is needed.

Good article

The Worst Outcome
If somebody other than Donald Trump were in the White House, the coronavirus crisis would not be unfolding this way.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/trump-ensuring-worst-possible-outcome-coronavirus-crisis/607867/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=the-atlantic-fb-test-1326-4-&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1NYnAryl_5X_8s8CmUu4L39biaL5yvWaGCxvAw7XhBMQ4Z6dJv2LOILUc

His dead sister is in the bed behind him.

Quote: terapined

Good article

The Worst Outcome
If somebody other than Donald Trump were in the White House, the coronavirus crisis would not be unfolding this way.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/trump-ensuring-worst-possible-outcome-coronavirus-crisis/607867/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=the-atlantic-fb-test-1326-4-&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1NYnAryl_5X_8s8CmUu4L39biaL5yvWaGCxvAw7XhBMQ4Z6dJv2LOILUc

That is quite accurate.
It is almost impossible to have a worse response.

Quote: terapined

Good article

The Worst Outcome
If somebody other than Donald Trump were in the White House, the coronavirus crisis would not be unfolding this way.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/trump-ensuring-worst-possible-outcome-coronavirus-crisis/607867/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=the-atlantic-fb-test-1326-4-&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1NYnAryl_5X_8s8CmUu4L39biaL5yvWaGCxvAw7XhBMQ4Z6dJv2LOILUc

Gee...a partisan publication attacking the President.

How refreshing!

If someone different were in the White House, the corona virus would still be spreading. Testing delays were unacceptable. I want a lot more tests so long as testing people does not put them in areas where infections may be present (like doctor's offices and hospitals). The China ban slowed some of the spread. The 8.3 billion dollars got approved an signed. The EU ban may or may not help. There will be another bill but it is also important that it not contain things unrelated to the issue at hand from either side. Who will get the best of the bill? Hopefully us...the people they all work for!! States and localities are taking appropriate actions, which is the way our union of states is designed to work. I want 14 days paid leave but the burden should not be on the employee or employer.

No one would have everything happen at once in spite of Biden's very nice speech about how great he would do as President in the situation. Even though he promised not to politicize it, he did...but if he has a good suggestion that is not already out there, they should pay attention to it.

Quote: kenarman

Society always panics over death more than it should. Destroy the worlds economy to extend the life of some people. We never 'save' anybodys life everyone eventually dies. If it only attacks the elderly or immune compromised then a large number of the deaths will be people that were going to die this year anyway. Let this disease run it's course and try to get back to something approaching normalcy. Think of the carbon we are going to save with 1% fewer people according to Greta that will probably save more lives than have died in the pandemic (sarcasm).

Wow, somebody that gets me.

I have to say, VR provides a pretty great solution to possible extended isolation. If you gave a working VR headset to someone in solitary confinement, they would probably never feel alone, or even trapped in a cell much of time.

I'm not in quarantine yet though.

It's better if you have background music.