I got the Covid

[5030]

I always viewed the media with a decent degree of mistrust. It goes back to many episodes of misleading information. A good example of the consumer news media is when Diane Sawyer did her level best to destroy the GM trucks by feigning a collision with the trucks fuel tank using fireworks as a catalyst.
More recently, A good example with government is we have seen government investigations that are purely political in nature to destroy opponents reputations.

We could all do so much better with trustworthy news sources that help us save and spend better, take better care of our health, etc instead of the latest celebrity gossip or political mud slinging. Its really shameful how these critters peddle wasteful garbage on TV all day. We could be so much better.

Exactly, No credibility with the media today. Just sensationalism and spin of opinions that probably aren't mine anyway. I don't need to be bottle fed, I'm an adult.

Bottom line is, we all die eventually, some sooner, some later but no one escapes the end, no one. Me, I prefer to extend my stay as long as possible bit far as that choice, it's not up to me anyway. All I can do is try to prevent the 'end times' as long as possible. I still have a good list of persons I want to irritate anyway.

 

[txdon]

So who is really convinced that they know the numbers are either right or wrong?

They are high, very high, but a covid diagnosis has been a dumping ground for Doctors.

If this was the most terrible virus to face mankind Advanced Triage would be used.

Good to see you posting this morning Bird, a few more days and you will have dodged the bullet.

 

[5030]

They are high, very high, but a covid diagnosis has been a dumping ground for Doctors.

If this was the most terrible virus to face mankind Advanced Triage would be used.

Good to see you posting this morning Bird, a few more days and you will have dodged the bullet.

Plus one on Bird. Not a frequent flyer anymore, but always missed.

 

[Hay Dude]

It is amazing how quickly a well designed and administered plan was able to get the vaccines out in so little time!

I never in a million years thought it could be done

If this virus teaches us anything, it should show everyone just how important capitalism and free markets are to saving the world. Its not a perfect system, but its so much better than the alternatives.
Other countries still chasing a cure after millions were dead. Our cure is already being injected at a rate of millions per week.

 

[ruffdog]

If this virus teaches us anything, it should show everyone just how important capitalism and free markets are to saving the world. Its not a perfect system, but its so much better than the alternatives.
Other countries still chasing a cure after millions were dead. Our cure is already being injected at a rate of millions per week.

But, a pure capitalistic market would mean no free covid testing, no paid health care, no free shots, and no government money going for finding a cure.

 

[Hay Dude]

But, a pure capitalistic market would mean no free covid testing, no paid health care, no free shots, and no government money going for finding a cure.

Well I think based on the fact that weve had several government assistance programs for 75 years now, its pretty evident we are not PURE capitalist, but we are based in capitalism,,,,, barely.
However, even if we were pure capitalist, I disagree with your assertion. We could (and do) have plenty of free handouts. Its called charity.
Like I said in previous post, its not perfect, but its way better than the other systems employed in other parts of the world.

A shame to see it go.

 

[fried1765]

That right there is the problem. You don't believe things. Symptoms can show up anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure.
Symptoms of Coronavirus | CDC.

People that have COVID can be contagious 2-4 days before any symptoms occur.

Asymptomatic people (those that have COVID but don't show any signs) can spread it and not even know they have it.

Did you go back 14 days before your first symptoms showed up and find everyone you were near?
Did you go back 4 days before that on your girlfriend's timeline?
That's 18 days of you and your girlfriend's life.

I can't remember where I was 2 days ago. Unless you and your girlfriend went nowhere and saw no one in an 18 day period before your first symptoms occurred, you have no idea where it was contracted.

"you have no idea where it was contracted"

And...... 'you' also have absolutely no idea, if a whole box of masks would have protected 'you' during that "18 day period"

 

[fried1765]

That picture illustrates the ignorance.

WOW!
We now all now know that Kenmac has been defined as..... IGNORANT !!

 

[Hay Dude]

"you have no idea where it was contracted"

And...... 'you' also have absolutely no idea, if a whole box of masks would have protected 'you' during that "18 day period"

Exactly, I would bet that 90% of people who wear masks are ill fitted, improperly worn, or substandard quality allowing the virus to slip by.
Lets be honest, most of the masks are a false sense of security.
If we are going to wear masks, lets get the right ones and wear them properly.

 

[Hay Dude]

WOW!
We now all now know that Kenmac has been defined as..... IGNORANT !!

Im noticing a few select members here defining other members, too.
We should cancel him..... :laughing:
Just kiddin Kenmac. You are entitled to your opinion, or at least I think you are. Not sure in the new world we are living in......:laughing: