That is the problem. According to some, we aren't smart enough to make our own decisions. They want government to do that for us. Whether it is locking people down, or telling people they can't drink Big Gulps anymore.
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That is the problem. According to some, we aren't smart enough to make our own decisions. They want government to do that for us. Whether it is locking people down, or telling people they can't drink Big Gulps anymore.
I dang near meandered our today, the first day of 25% capacity and social distancing seating here in Ohio. Then I didn’t as I realized I’d probably have to wait. When this fat boy is hungry, waiting bad. May still head to the end of my road and hit up
‘s later tonight. Depends on if they have a drink of the month and what that drink is most likely. Need to do some research.....Going to be weird for me and way less awkward for the pretty girl when I plop my old fat butt at the bar and am 6ft away from the pretty girl that I’d have plopped down next to in the past.... (kidding, kidding, but a funny thought).
You take away my big gulps, diet of course, and we’ve got issues, lol. Milestone hit in the weight loss department today, 30# lighter than my fattest-still fat and a ways (weighs?) to go, but best weigh in in 10 years.
That’s right, this is ’murica, people absolutely have the right not to give aabout anyone but themselves
Yes, wanting to feed one's children is selfish. Oy vey...
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Was the stimulus cheque in the States only a 1 time payment?
Got it - you can get a haircut safely. They are trained and licensed in sanitization, occupancy is limited, must wear a mask the entire time. They cleanup and sanitize after each customer. They wear gloves and mask. I had a haircut 10 days ago.
Restaurants - personal choice. I may go to an outside patio with distancing but will avoid the crowds and wear a mask when not eating.
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That’s right, this is ’murica, people absolutely have the right not to give a
The epitome of selfishness is preferring that the poor and disenfranchised have their lives destroyed so you can avoid getting sick. Let those chumps eat cake, amirite?
China has another breakout and lockdown. That is the problem with this, it is not going away.
I credit those masks with my weight loss. I keep trying to eat and the food bounces off my face. Excellent diet plan.
In semi-serious mode, I did one day forget my mask was on and took a drink of water.
Let me tell you waterboarding is not an “enhanced interrogation technique” it is indeed torture. I coughed and sputtered for 10 minutes.
Kids are on their own.
The government knows better. It totally makes sense that McDonalds is essential . Also , some small boats are okay and others not okay.
So far; hopefully, it won't be 2-time or more.
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Outside of normal unemployment, was anything else offered to those who don't qualify, such as contract workers?
They set up $2000 per month pay here for those who don't qualify for normal unemployment and had their job impacted by Covid. Also topped up all unemployment to that same $2000 per month.
They allowed self-employed and gig workers to apply for CARES funds, $600.00 a week until 7.31
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Yes, unemployment + $600 per week.
I about to head out for 4.5 mi walk/jog. Got the Covid-10 Blues.
Struggling to find positive news out of Sweden right now.
I honestly don’t know if the report was heavily slanted purposefully or not. But I honestly haven’t found much positive this week
I honestly don’t know if the report was heavily slanted purposefully or not. But I honestly haven’t found much positive this week
I would encourage you to expand your searches. There is plenty of positive news plentifully available if you avoid mainstream outlets.
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This is funny....
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True story...
When I came back from Las Vegas in Mid-February I had a REALLY bad allergy attack. That combined with a week in Vegas and disrupted sleeping and eating patterns, I was sick for about a week. I ended up having to sleep sitting up to keep breathing. Since then I wondered if I actually had Covid 19. This week I got an antibody test, results negative. I'm both relieved and disappointed. Disappointed because if it had been Covid I would be glad I had it and survived. Relieved that I didn't have it and therefore didn't infect anyone I had come in contact with.
Thanks fup. I read that they have a different testing philosophy than most, and that their testing is way down compared to neighboring nations.
From what I linked, based on Sweden’s analysis, it’s very possible that people infected with covid19 don’t usually develop antibodies. This was what surprised them, and could be an obstacle towards herd immunity.
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If that were the case, and I ask this genuinely, wouldn’t it just make sense to say open everything immediately? Because literally the only other option would be to wait for a cure, and only the most extreme would think that would make sense.
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