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Even The Flu Is Political-

How long do you suppose it will be before the left starts forcing things to cancel or be closed?

I don't mean to minimize this thing, but it really seems to me that the left in particular is kinda going overboard. Just like they go overboard during any other crisis situation.

When there is a shooting - they call for gun control before the dead are at room temperature.

When the president makes a phone call, they deny thaat transcripts are real and make shit up.

When their candidate loses, they make shit up and try to impeach the winner.

When a storm is brewing, it's named the storm of the century and reminded that if we would simply adopt an 1850's life style, everything would be fine.

This time its illness. Cold and flu season is at least as old as I am. I remember people getting colds and the flu for as long as I can remember. Sometimes it was reportedly worse than other years. Do you remember the swine flu epidemic - 2009? I don't either - not really. I mean I remember hearing about it. I looked it up and I guess Obama's CDC never did a complete synopsis of it. But later they estimated that between 7,070 and 13,930 deaths were attributable to H1N1 flu from April to 14 November 2009. And nobody panicked. Life went on.

But, Trump is the president now. And they never will let a crisis go to waste. All kinds of stuff has closed down and been cancelled already - and you know it's pressure from the media and the left. And, it's having the desired effect - hurting the economy - Trumps trump card.

So, how long before they try to legislate forced closings, behavior modification for all of us, to stick a fork in the economy, once and for all?

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QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M

The left?

Dude, you're being dumber than usual. Italians didn't put their entire country on hold because of "the left", and neither did China. You're in an elevated risk category, take this shit seriously.

The swine flu epidemic was caused by the H1N1 virus - the same one that gave us the Spanish Flu years. Thankfully, the older generations had some immunity from previous outbreaks. 20% of the world got it, and it created an unusually deadly flu season - but on a case level it was far less deadly than this new one.

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QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M

@Budwick You're being spectacularly dumb. But I also hope this blows over right quick.

RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

@Budwick" What I posted here are my thoughts - not Trump's.
But, I bet this blows over right quick."

That's a coincidence , it's exactly what Trump says too. 😄

Budwick · 70-79, M

@RodionRomanovitch Really?
No kidding?
Citation?

MistyCee

I'm tempted to jump all over your post, but there's some good stuff there.

Left/right aside, a life threatening disease most lethal to the elderly is a crisis uniquely well suited to exploit against Trump, who has difficulties with compassion, a tendency to mock the sick, weak and dead, and who can't help but remind us at every turn that money is everything to him, especially when he can get some of it.

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akindheart · 61-69, F

@MistyCee i see this as every opportunity to twist facts and bash Trump. so no, not conceding. I think he took very decisive action with this virus. I will look into the trade deal

MistyCee

@akindheart look here on the "clarifications"

Trump US Coronavirus Address Has Three Things Wrong https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/coronavirus-trump-wrong-travel-cargo-trade-testing-address

Raythedevil · 56-60, M

@Budwick Do you still think this 'virus thing' is under control? Are you that stupid?

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

The left?

Pretty sure DT is the one imposing limitations.

Did the left control China? Italy?

Meanwhile, DT tells us that anyone can be tested. A friend of mine in Massachusetts just got back from a European trip. She was traveling with people who have tested positive. She is symptomatic and cannot get tested.

He can’t even tell the truth during a worldwide pandemic.

And you claim the left is making this political?

You probably cannot see the irony in your post

NenaRussa · 22-25, F

Italy is on lockdown cause of those pesky libs

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Budwick · 70-79, M

@JAYS21

Raythedevil · 56-60, M

@NenaRussa So, do we 'not care' or are we 'overreacting', please, make up your mind. Sorry, I may have confused your response with someone else's. If I did that, please forgive me.

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

Have you reconsidered your position statement yet?

Peapod · 61-69, F

@JoeyFoxx it never fails to amaze me how some need to blame the left for a pandemic that is hurting lives and economies worldwide, regardless of affiliation.

QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M

@JoeyFoxx Dear leader finally seems to have woken up. Maybe bud did too.

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

@QuixoticSoul here’s hoping...

Raythedevil · 56-60, M

So, you go right to making it political, even though it's not, or shouldn't be?? You Republicans seem to all be the same.

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Raythedevil · 56-60, M

@JAYS21 Thank you, I've never heard a better compliment, at least not from a Republican/conservative.

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LeopoldBloom · M

Meanwhile, the right wing is saying this is just the common cold. So when the bodies start piling up in the street, we can just call it fake news.

Right wingers also panic over stupid shit. Like how gay marriage was going to completely destroy the family. Here we are, five years later, and nothing has happened other than bigots are still trying to deny LGBT citizens their rights.

In other words, look in the mirror, hypocrite. You people like to catastrophize too.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@LeopoldBloom [quote]So when the bodies start piling up in the street, [/quote]

I'm so happy that you refrained from hyperbole.
That would have only proven my point.

LeopoldBloom · M

@Budwick Of course you won't take responsibility for the religious fanatics pearl-clutching over gay marriage ending the family. Here we are, five years later, and men and women are still marrying each other.

In other words, you're full of shit. Future generations are going to blame Republicans for politicizing a fucking medical emergency. If a meteor hits the earth, you people will say it's a liberal plot to create more refugees.

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Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

@QuixoticSoul
[quote]
Maybe they [Scotland] should be on the travel ban list then[/quote]

Nah... that would be Celtophobic. Can't have that. 😨

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Raythedevil · 56-60, M

@Thinkerbell The UK was added to the travel ban to the USA though, so there is that.

jim44444 · 70-79, M

Sorry @budwick but reality is not supporting your left hating rant.

The governor of Ohio, a Republican Trump supporter, just closed all the schools in Ohio for the next 3 weeks. He also has banned all public gatherings of over 100 people and forbids visitors to nursing homes.

The draconian dictatorial measures are being instituted by a right-wing rich boy.

QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M

@jim44444 More liberal lies!

jim44444 · 70-79, M

@QuixoticSoul There you go, us dumb liberals pointing out the fact that a virus has no political affiliation. The stupid rhetoric by all political schmucks is doing nothing to help the people deal with this crisis. My family and I will take appropriate measures to mitigate the possibility of infection. I expect our government leaders to do the same on the social level.

But dammit, they better not screw up my vacation plans.

curiosi · 61-69, F

Where were they when Obama was purposely trying to spread Ebola, which is much worse?? Oh yeah, the messiah can do as he pleases and Trump can do no right.

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Raythedevil · 56-60, M

@JAYS21 More epidemiologists and other specialists were added at the CDC, removed shortly after Trump was elected to save money to give back to the rich in massive tax breaks.

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

@curiosi so, Trump knew all along how bad this was going to be.

Eh?

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

@curiosi 😂 1984 girl strikes out again 😂

vorian · 51-55, M

How's this looking today?

Big Don still have it all under control?

Hikingguy · 56-60, M

The last I saw, worldwide the deaths from H1N1 from the WHO, were thinking it could have been over 500k.
And you are 100% right. Life went on!

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JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

@LeopoldBloom shame that Trump chose to ignore his own advisor

LeopoldBloom · M

@JoeyFoxx Who, Javanka? That may actually have been a good idea.

"Here, Jared, now that you've solved the Israeli/Palestinian issue, you can work on this virus"

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

@LeopoldBloom Look up Peter Navarro.

RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

France just announced all its schools will close , following Ireland earlier today. Italy is in total lockdown , and Angela Merkel says 70% of the German population could contract the disease.

This is [b]unprecedented[/b] , nothing remotely comparable has occurred before. Yet you choose to fly the same kite as your messiah Trump and characterise it as some kind of hoax perpetrated by 'the left'.

You are either just as stupid as he is or have been brainwashed by Fox into repeating his bullshit.

Even for you , this is a new level of idiocy.

SW-User

This isn’t a conservative or liberal issue. Activities are being canceled and places are closing down, [b]to prevent more people from catching the virus[/b]

windinhishair · 61-69, M

Noted Trump critics Senator Rick Scott of Florida, and Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina, are self-quarantining after being exposed to the coronavirus hoax at Mar-a-Lago this past weekend. Oh wait, they aren't critics--they are Trump sycophants. Kind of shoots your idiotic premise in the foot. But then again, you don't do well with facts, so it isn't surprising.

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

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Every descision that has to be taken, where there is "pro" and "con" side to it, is political. And as some of the Ebola coverage shows, it's ussually the opposition that goes a bit wacky about it... because the duty of the opposition is to oppose. But it just feels better to point to the team you don't belong too. Cause: GOOOOO TEAM 💪

SW-User

Here's somethin funny -

I saw a post earlier that said [quote]if the November 20/20 election was cancelled due to corona virus and Trump would be declared President for 41/2 more years, there would be an immediate cure found and every cancellation would be miraculously cancelled!![/quote] 😆

Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

[quote]"And, it's having the desired effect - hurting the economy - Trumps trump card."[/quote]

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Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow

The videos made a point that you were unable to address. But being unable is your trademark. 😂 🤭 😂

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@Thinkerbell No. I just ignore time wasting trolls.

Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow

That's what all the trolls say when they get their butts kicked. 😂 🤭 😂

therighttothink50 · 56-60, M

These people are pure evil. This story is breaking, they need to cover up their evil any way they can.

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97H7CQg3WYg]

Raythedevil · 56-60, M

@therighttothink50 You're right, they're all dumbshits.

Hikingguy · 56-60, M

I just heard in NM the government is shutting down ALL liquor sales. That state is where I moved from and it is a shit show.

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softspokenman · M

@Hikingguy I live in NM and that is not true, as others on here pointed out to you it is for the stores that sell alcohol only, grocery and convenient stores that also sell food can sell alcohol. Another small business hit by COVID-19

Hikingguy · 56-60, M

Thanks for the clarification. My family back home must have Heard incorrectly. @softspokenman

softspokenman · M

@Hikingguy She (Gov. Grisham)was on the local news, KRQE 13.1, here this morning.

Magenta · F

I agree with most of this, except the Trump part. I don't believe it's manipulative to hurt the economy.

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Raythedevil · 56-60, M

@Budwick We have no idea how many people really are infected, nor how many more will be infected. COVID19 seems to be way more virulent than even the 'swine flu'.

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

@Magenta do you still believe this?

Raythedevil · 56-60, M

@Budwick Trump is the one who usually makes Trump look bad, hate to tell ya.

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

@Budwick

Do you still stand by your statements here that the “left” is making a big deal out of nothing?

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JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

@Budwick I don’t dance around any perimeter. I’ve been blocked by at least as many crazy liberals as I have folks on the right.

I don’t bother with most people at all my friend.

I like you. That’s why I poke.