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Originally posted by PowerSurge:
Well that’s it. It’s all gonna end in a worldwide famine and mankind eating the peanuts out of each other’s shit.

^^^^ That's funny! LOL!

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Originally posted by parabellum:
If it'll attack celebrities, what chance does the common man stand?

This is war

. President Trump certainly has begun to prepare the public that this is serious. The best address I have seen him give!

NBA suspends remainder of season.

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Originally posted by mjlennon:
NBA suspends remainder of season.

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The NHL may do the same. They are drafting a statement as we speak.

I would suggest one go back and read pages 1-4 of this thread, then reflect what is happening tonight.

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Originally posted by midwest guy:
I would suggest one go back and read pages 1-4 of this thread, then reflect what is happening tonight.

The only difference is the panic has gotten worse. Someone gets coronavirus in the NBA and they suspend the entire season? That’s called panic. That is not a logical decision at all. And that shit is what is epidemic.

Well, I watched the President's speech and it sure sounded to me like he was banning, effective midnight Friday, all travel from Europe to the US. Maybe I'm wrong but that is how it sounded to me.

The UK is exempt.

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Originally posted by PowerSurge:

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Originally posted by midwest guy:
I would suggest one go back and read pages 1-4 of this thread, then reflect what is happening tonight.

The only difference is the panic has gotten worse. Someone gets coronavirus in the NBA and they suspend the entire season? That’s called panic. That is not a logical decision at all. And that shit is what is epidemic.

Logic has gone completely out the window.

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Originally posted by PASig:
Tom Hanks and his wife apparently caught the Coronavirus while in Australia. Just came out.

Well that’s it. It’s all gonna end in a worldwide famine and mankind eating the peanuts out of each other’s shit.

Awwww man. Not again!

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Originally posted by parabellum:
If it'll attack celebrities, what chance does the common man stand?...

That's what I'm sayin'

I am doing my part. I have suspended my attendance at all operas and boy band reunion concerts.

I may put a halt to hip hop venues as well.



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Originally posted by PowerSurge:

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Originally posted by midwest guy:
I would suggest one go back and read pages 1-4 of this thread, then reflect what is happening tonight.

The only difference is the panic has gotten worse. Someone gets coronavirus in the NBA and they suspend the entire season? That’s called panic. That is not a logical decision at all. And that shit is what is epidemic.

Fuck the NBA.

I've never looked to them to provide any type of model that should be followed or listened to.

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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
All travel between the US and Europe suspended. Jesus.

In both directions, or just from Europe to the U.S.?

Only (so far) for 30 days

The wording I'm seeing is FROM Europe. So perhaps it's just one way for now.

why would we care if anyone in the USA goes to Europe at this point -- from the standpoint of virus spread? It's worse over there.

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I imagine once you’re there, you’d need to pass a 14 day quarantine to get back into the states.

That would be ridiculous.

I'm sorry. I just find this all so pointless. The virus is here. It spans the country. Are we really helping at this point with these travel bans, quarantines, and isolation from crowds?

Airlines that were barely hanging on prior to this travel ban will likely be forced under now. Tomorrow is going to be something, especially the market. And now we're going to pay people to stay home? I think I may quarantine myself from the internet and media.

Airlines is how the virus got here, and Europe and most all over the map from China. The infected people didn't float here on a raft. While I find it extreme at this point as well, it will in fact majorly help contain the spreading of the disease. there is no better place for a healthy person to get sick than on an airplane or cruise ship. Bunch of people jam packed into a small space and all breathing the same air.

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Originally posted by radioman:
why would we care if anyone in the USA goes to Europe at this point -- from the standpoint of virus spread? It's worse over there.

Well, that person has to come back home at some point, doesn't he?

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I believe the flight ban includes freight as well.

Had a conference call earlier today with one of our biggest dealers, they're a mall retailer with doors across the country. When asked how things are in general, they responded that they've seen a spike in business at their stores where school districts halted classes and have sent kids home. Those kids, are going to the mall and spending at the stores Their mid-week sales have far exceeded last years numbers and blown past their daily goals.

If the point in the USA, of all the cancellations, stay at home, and whatnot, is to slow the spread and not overwhelm healthcare, then why not make that clear?

The other point is: “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State.”

Too often, we have seen the media and others use a tactic, where the narrative is almost identical in words and phrasing, that steers the masses to a conclusion. Only to later discover.... bullshit.

While I do believe this bug has some teeth, we are doing more damage, trying to kill the thing with sledgehammers instead of flyswatters .

And for the record, I am in the "bad group" of over 60, compromised immune system, and little to no, healthcare.

But I have been (literally) fighting death my entire life, so he know the battle, and am not pissing myself or my life, because I might die from this thing.

And no issues with those who take reasonable precautions, it is and always has been a prudent position to have.

But, the damage being done from foolish hype and emotion, is without logic or benefit, and likely to lead to more deaths than this virus will ever bring.

If I am wrong, this is my affirmation, that my grave may be desecrated by anyone who survives...

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Originally posted by BillyBonesNY:
I believe the flight ban includes freight as well.

The Department of Homeland Security has clarified the travel ban to only affect foreign nationals who have been in certain European countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States.