Morphine Prince 109,729 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, RichAssPiss said: It was nowhere near this magnitude. This comment doesn't help anything. People need to realize this is not a common event. I worked in preschools in 2009. We never had such a threat in 2009. You said: “When was the last pandemic you lived through? There has not been one in most people's lifetimes.” So I simply stated a fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,928 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Xavi81 said: Posts like these still make me feel human with so many people concerned about economy. Thanks guys! We should be concerned tho. The bottom 70% always take the brunt of the pain in downturns and many people already struggle with necessities as it is It's not unreasonable to worry... A lot in fact Believe it or not, deaths related to poverty in some way directly or indirectly happen a lot more than they should even in developed nations. It's just that it's such old news it does not get reported like deaths from an outbreak will It's not like it's just economy vs life. It's not that black and white. There is a lot of grey and overlapping in this I'm not trying to downplay the Viruses threat don't get me wrong. But downplaying how little the economy matters relative to containment efforts can also be equally as dangerous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabeoz 7,915 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just got informed that I'm temporarily laid off after the mayor just announced they will be shutting down bars/dine in restaurants Time to go file for unemployment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,928 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just now, gabeoz said: Just got informed that I'm temporarily laid off Time to go file for unemployment Welcome to the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesca Cipriani 1,668 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, gabeoz said: Just got informed that I'm temporarily laid off after the mayor just announced they will be shutting down bars/dine in restaurants Time to go file for unemployment maybe they'll hire you when the emergency end? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMonster 15,025 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 The world should revolt and those with no symptoms (most of us) should keep living as usual. The mass hysteria, fear and overreaction across the globe is going to CRIPPLE the global economy, destroy businesses, lose people their homes, destroy global health systems, lose people their jobs - NOT the virus. The elderly, those with health issues and those with symptoms - stay at home. Everyone else should keep going. And, you know, if you catch the virus - so what? If you're usually healthy and young, you'll be fine. The annoying thing about the global lockdown is that it INEVITABLY will have to end relatively soon. And thus, it is in vain and totally pointless. In a short period of time, governments will take this stance. But the damage may have already been done to businesses and jobs. The REACTION to this virus is the most catastrophic decision we have witnessed since WW2. Scary, scary times - but not for the reasons most of you think. subtext / fantasy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatelynnMarie 4,544 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 This entire situation honestly just makes me more pushed away and have that much more distrust for most if not all of the world's governments as well as specifically the US media sources. As far as I'm concerned, they can all f*ck themselves. The way a lot of the world has been handling this is a disgrace and says a lot about our society and what our "leaders" are really all about. I'm not saying I have all the answers, because I absolutely don't, like honestly what the f*ck do I know, but I expect our leaders to be making the proper decisions and having protocalls already set in place for emergencies such as this. I expect them to be HONEST and try to HELP society move forward. Not cause and promote absolute panic, disgusting behavior between eachother, and create massive economical issues that will effect the WORLD and future generations if this continues in such a devastating path. Idk I'm just so irritated and angry over everything. It's all a mess and I'm trying to stay positive and do my part, but it's extremely difficult to have a constant positive outlook when all you see is a total downfall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesca Cipriani 1,668 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 9 hours ago, OMonster said: The world should revolt and those with no symptoms (most of us) should keep living as usual. The mass hysteria, fear and overreaction across the globe is going to CRIPPLE the global economy, destroy businesses, lose people their homes, destroy global health systems, lose people their jobs - NOT the virus. The elderly, those with health issues and those with symptoms - stay at home. Everyone else should keep going. And, you know, if you catch the virus - so what? If you're usually healthy and young, you'll be fine. The annoying thing about the global lockdown is that it INEVITABLY will have to end relatively soon. And thus, it is in vain and totally pointless. In a short period of time, governments will take this stance. But the damage may have already been done to businesses and jobs. The REACTION to this virus is the most catastrophic decision we have witnessed since WW2. Scary, scary times - but not for the reasons most of you think. 1) you can catch the virus and have no symptoms, so you can't know if you have the virus or not. 2) what about the young people who live at home with their parents? And it's not something that affect only old people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesca Cipriani 1,668 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 luckily you are not in government, and luckily I do not live near you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagi 2,750 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 12 hours ago, Maleficent said: Yes thank you. Quarantine should only be extended to the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. 264 million Americans can get this virus and will only need 4 days of bedrest, and then carry out their lives. Business that employ mainly those under 60 should not be shut down, nor should colleges and schools. Those above the age of 60 should remove themselves from society, not expect the entire global population to shut down over a virus that has a 2.2% death rate across ALL age groups The older generation is again being selfish, just as they are with climate change, and they are putting the entire future at risk for the sake of themselves. That might be the dumbest **** I’ve read this week, thanks for nothing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 3/18/2020 at 5:33 PM, Lord Temptation said: 12,469 Americans died from Swine flu under Obama. But so far less than 150 Americans have died from Corona under Trump, approximately 1.2% of the deaths compared to Obama’s handling of Swine flu. These are some cold hearted numbers that you cannot bury or deflect. So...16,000 Americans have died from Corona now in less than a month. We aren’t even at our peak. We are still on the first wave, There will be others. Predictions are 80,000 dead at the very lowest minimum, and that’s just on the first wave. Trump failed the US and its people. These are some cold hearted numbers that you cannot bury or deflect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,729 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 55 minutes ago, Whispering said: So...16,000 Americans have died from Corona now in less than a month. We aren’t even at our peak. We are still on the first wave, There will be others. Predictions are 80,000 dead at the very lowest minimum, and that’s just on the first wave. Trump failed the US and its people. These are some cold hearted numbers that you cannot bury or deflect. The way you waited a month to post the receipts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie 5 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: The way you waited a month to post the receipts you don’t get how bad this thread is making you look huh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,729 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, brownie said: you don’t get how bad this thread is making you look huh How is me making a thread about unemployment making me look bad? Tf? Explain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie 5 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: How is me making a thread about unemployment making me look bad? Tf? Explain. Haha I thought you were also the user who said "But so far less than 150 Americans have died from Corona under Trump, approximately 1.2% of the deaths compared to Obama’s handling of Swine flu." That person turned out to be....very wrong. Got my first warning points shading the wrong person lmaooooooo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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