Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey

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02-29-2020, 02:04 PM
bodywhomper

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Originally Posted by powdork

except they were still turned gay. did you miss that part?

“Thoughts and prayers”

There are many JWs and Christian scientists in West NV county and where neofox lives...
02-29-2020, 02:06 PM
fastfred

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Originally Posted by iceman

Meanwhile there have been 18,000 flu deaths and CDC est. 32M flu infections in the US this season. People need to try to keep things in perspective a bit.

this is my point
Never mind normal everyday life
02-29-2020, 02:11 PM
S_jenks

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Originally Posted by powdork

I got all that, was just pointing out the case in CA happened first, and it is just as close to Tahoe as Oswego is to Hood. And while I want to win $5 I live in Tahoe, so also jesting.

Good thing it hasn't snowed in month down there. Fewer tourons on the hill should make a nice defense for Tahoe :fmicon:
02-29-2020, 02:11 PM
muted

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Originally Posted by Deebased

Rumor is he's 19 and healthy.

From MSNBC a few minutes ago, but can't find that in any supporting media.

"a medically high risk patient in her late 50s."
02-29-2020, 02:14 PM
muted

I may lose 10-50 percent of my client work this year due to this virus, that's me 'keeping things in perspective'. And this downturn is not reliant on it blowing up in the US at all, it's decisions based on the 'fear of the spread'.
02-29-2020, 02:19 PM
rideit

Trump was making hints on closing the southern border, would that include flights to Baja?
Maybe I shoulda got some travel insurance.,

EDIT:
Just got travelers insurance.
those guys are going to make a FORTUNE if this thing fizzles out. But $185 is way worth my peace of mind.
02-29-2020, 02:26 PM
bennymac

“A person is smart. People (on the other hand) are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals.”

If I get covid I doubt I would die. Still doesn’t mean I’m not gonna prepare myself to weather society’s panic. I don’t mean surround my house with sandbags and weapons. I mean a few extra supplies to remain comfortable during any temporary slowdown.

Does that make me part of “the problem”? If anyone wants to stand on a soapbox and rail against the idea that people are panicky go ahead. I’ll be over here with the clean butthole and cold beer and tasty snacks.
02-29-2020, 02:45 PM
iceman

Tasty snacks, eh? What're you thinking?
02-29-2020, 02:47 PM
powpig

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

Meanwhile there have been 18,000 flu deaths and CDC est. 32M flu infections in the US this season. People need to try to keep things in perspective a bit.

When was the last time the seasonal flu shut down global supply chains?

In the next week or 2, the last of the chinese cargo ships will reach the US. Nobody knows when the next will arrive but we all know it won't be in March. Probably not in April or May either. It's gonna be months!
Does anyone really understand how much the USA depends on China for our everyday lifestyle?
I'm sure I don't and it's gonna be a painful education this Spring.
02-29-2020, 02:50 PM
Mazderati

Bought a few boxes of Cheez-Its at Costco today. I guess I'm a prepper now, too.
02-29-2020, 02:54 PM
Danno

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

Meanwhile there have been 18,000 flu deaths and CDC est. 32M flu infections in the US this season. People need to try to keep things in perspective a bit.

Gonna be a lot less flu cases once people start washing their hands regularly and staying home a bunch, avoiding sick people.
02-29-2020, 02:57 PM
I Skied Bandini Mountain

Quote:

Originally Posted by powpig

When was the last time the seasonal flu shut down global supply chains?

In the next week or 2, the last of the chinese cargo ships will reach the US. Nobody knows when the next will arrive but we all know it won't be in March. Probably not in April or May either. It's gonna be months!
Does anyone really understand how much the USA depends on China for our everyday lifestyle?
I'm sure I don't and it's gonna be a painful education this Spring.

Does our toilet paper come from china?:eek:
02-29-2020, 02:58 PM
St. Jerry

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Originally Posted by Danno

Gonna be a lot less flu cases once people start washing their hands regularly and staying home a bunch, avoiding sick people.

Interesting. It's entirely possible this Coronavirus scare could be a net positive in saving lives.
02-29-2020, 03:01 PM
bennymac

If people who drive our trucks and trains are in home quarantine then it doesn’t matter where your toilet paper or dog food is made. If it’s stuck in the warehouse your access is decreased.

For snacks I’m going with this in hopes the spicy flavor is lethal to the virus

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b9afdb9718.jpg
02-29-2020, 03:10 PM
bodywhomper

Confused. You all don’t bidet?

https://img.grouponcdn.com/deal/8YuX...1/t440x300.jpg
02-29-2020, 03:12 PM
riser4

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Originally Posted by bennymac

Apologies - I was being sarcastic. It was called it a “hoax” tonight at a rally. A certain news channel says this is all just “overblown alarm”. And apologies from hinting at politics in the padded room.

This thread seems able to be righting itself every time it wobbles. So I think we're good.
02-29-2020, 03:17 PM
iceman

Quote:

Originally Posted by powpig

When was the last time the seasonal flu shut down global supply chains?

In the next week or 2, the last of the chinese cargo ships will reach the US. Nobody knows when the next will arrive but we all know it won't be in March. Probably not in April or May either. It's gonna be months!
Does anyone really understand how much the USA depends on China for our everyday lifestyle?
I'm sure I don't and it's gonna be a painful education this Spring.

I don't doubt any of that for a second but the response - and not just in the US by any means - seems way out of proportion to the severity of the sickness. I mean here are the numbers: https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/a...23467b48e9ecf6

I bet more people have died of the flu in California than have died of covid-19 in the world. And apparently the Irish are immune anyways, so I should be good.
02-29-2020, 03:20 PM
I Skied Bandini Mountain

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Originally Posted by bodywhomper

Confused. You all don’t bidet?

https://img.grouponcdn.com/deal/8YuX...1/t440x300.jpg

Unlike the French, I take regular showers, so I never really had the need.
02-29-2020, 03:33 PM
bodywhomper

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Originally Posted by I Skied Bandini Mountain

Unlike the French, I take regular showers, so I never really had the need.

Lol. But the TP :P
02-29-2020, 03:33 PM
wooley12

Cotsco is out of toilet paper.
02-29-2020, 03:40 PM
CascadeLuke

First casualty in US is in my home town. Kirkland WA at hospital about 2 miles from me. FML
02-29-2020, 03:45 PM
powdork

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Originally Posted by iceman

I mean here are the numbers: https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/a...23467b48e9ecf6

Except those numbers, 2941 deaths per 85,997 cases show a 3.4% mortality rate, 34 times that of the flu. Are you comfortable with it spreading through your community?? People are right to be concerned but need to realize there is also a real threat from overreacting as well.
02-29-2020, 03:47 PM
2FUNKY

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Originally Posted by CascadeLuke

First casualty in US is in my home town. Kirkland WA at hospital about 2 miles from me. FML

Yikes. That sucks.
02-29-2020, 03:47 PM
powdork

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danno

Gonna be a lot less flu cases once people start washing their hands regularly and staying home a bunch, avoiding sick people.

The flu is already starting to die down for seasonal reasons
02-29-2020, 03:50 PM
splat

Quote:

Originally Posted by rideit

Trump was making hints on closing the southern border, would that include flights to Baja?
Maybe I shoulda got some travel insurance.,

EDIT:
Just got travelers insurance.
those guys are going to make a FORTUNE if this thing fizzles out. But $185 is way worth my peace of mind.

That include jet evac? Cause you don't want to end up in a hospital south of the border. Mostly because they only take cash.

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