Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey

[old goat]

I am being kind to my mother who has no one but me. See she's already lost two sons when they were 8 and 14, a husband after a debilitating illness and her parents. I owe it to her to take care of myself so I can be there for her.

As for who gets this, who has this etc. it seems to me we really don't know the whole story. I'm doing the best I can with what limited assurances there are just like anyone else.

Really can't believe I'm being judged for this. Oh wait...yes I can....

I am 69. I would never think of asking a friend to put me up under the circumstances you describe. I'm sure if he was truly in need you would help him.

[splat]

Is anyone in Trump's vote-buying incentive check scheme (I'm sure that's how he sees it) even talking about doing auto deposits instead of checks?

[jono]

I am being kind to my mother who has no one but me. See she's already lost two sons when they were 8 and 14, a husband after a debilitating illness and her parents. I owe it to her to take care of myself so I can be there for her.

As for who gets this, who has this etc. it seems to me we really don't know the whole story. I'm doing the best I can with what limited assurances there are just like anyone else.

Really can't believe I'm being judged for this. Oh wait...yes I can....

It was a brave post. Would have been easy to lean on your social responsibility to model good behavior but you opted to put your real calculus out there. Thanks for doing that. It seems early for tough decisions, but apparently it's not. Sorry you were put in that position--to say nothing of the responses here. Don't let us morons add insult to injury; the interaction with your friend sounds gut-wrenching enough. Internet's gonna internet.

[Meadow Skipper]

Is anyone in Trump's vote-buying incentive check scheme (I'm sure that's how he sees it) ...?

Glad I’m not the only one that sees it as a bribe.

It was a brave post. Would have been easy to lean on your social responsibility to model good behavior but you opted to put your real calculus out there. Thanks for doing that. It seems early for tough decisions, but apparently it's not. Sorry you were put in that position--to say nothing of the responses here. Don't let us morons add insult to injury; the interaction with your friend sounds gut-wrenching enough. Internet's gonna internet.

Well said. Don’t let idiots faze you, KQ.

[jono]

One possibility, assuming the results reflect reality, is the idea of turning off the AC in airports or bus terminals etc, to slow or stop transmission in public spaces where lots of people are passing through.

Yup. Open the windows and let in the heat.

[bodywhomper]

why is there a claim that the ferguson paper is peer-reviewed? https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imp...16-03-2020.pdf

everywhere i look online seems to state the opposite. lots of authors, though.

[rideit]

Is anyone in Trump's vote-buying incentive check scheme (I'm sure that's how he sees it) even talking about doing auto deposits instead of checks?

I personally propose that all Trumpies reject the free money in order to show proof of their faith he can turn this situation/economy around.

[DBdude]

Some more official stats..Numbers are broadly consistent with Imperial College study

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/...cid=mm6912e2_w

Summary

- Cases age breakdown (51% 55+ years old; 18% 45 - 54 years old; 29% 20 - 44 years old; 5% less than 19 years old). Numbers don't round per the source data

- 12% of cases require hospitalization (48% 55+ years old; 18% 45 - 54 years old; 29% 20 - 44 years old; less than 1% less than 19 years old)

- 23% of hospitalization cases require intensive care (53% 65+ years old; 35% 45 - 64 years old; 12% 20 - 44 years old; nil% less than 19 years old)

- 10% of all cases are fatalities (80% 65+ years old; 20% less than 45 years old. Data lacking in study for further breakdown

thanx

[XXX-er]

I believe it. Pretty soon you’ll be able to rob a bank. And someone will realize that.


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in a country with 280 million guns !

[The SnowShow]

Friend who works for the State of CO is saying shelter-in-place is being announced soon.

[mooseknuckles]

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[4matic]

You only need a bandana for bank robbing....

Apparently they are approved for medical facilities too

[rideit]

You only need a bandana for bank robbing....

Special-edition Buff, JONG

[splat]

Just think, if testing was available, we'd know who had survived it.

[Rideski]

Yup. Open the windows and let in the heat.

Had the windows wide open yesterday getting as much as possible.
Snowing now. Insult to injury.

[JaytaeMoney]

Friend who works for the State of CO is saying shelter-in-place is being announced soon.

How soon? And is this a direct source or another Facebook rumor?

[The SnowShow]

How soon? And is this a direct source or another Facebook rumor?

No idea. This is from a friend.

[SkiCougar]

in a country with 280 million guns !

in germany when the economy went south before WW2 and it was a free for all, neighbors just shot other neighbors they never liked because they knew there was too much chaos for them to be areested and go to court; if people actually have to go months without a job, may see that again.

[Ski220]

Friend who works for the State of CO is saying shelter-in-place is being announced soon.

https://coloradosun.com/2020/03/18/v...s-coronavirus/

Vail says "GTFO. You served our purpose. Go spread your plebeian disease somewhere else."

If above is true, they will have to let them stay a little while longer.
How much is it going to cost to keep the building open for a few more weeks?

[Benny Profane]

Is anyone in Trump's vote-buying incentive check scheme (I'm sure that's how he sees it) even talking about doing auto deposits instead of checks?

Yeah, but, with almost 20% of Americans unbanked, that's a problem.

Ironically, the people who can receive this the easiest are SS recipients .

[Ottime]

No that’s called a walk. Hence “walking” a hike denotes going up and down steep hills. And wheezing is different than breathing hard.

That said everyone has to decide risk tolerance for themselves. No way in hell I’d hike behind a known ratflu pos person right now but you do you.

That is not at all what I wrote. But go ahead being you.

And to note, definitions matter. Hike: a long walk, especially in the country or wilderness.

So, no incline required. Or walking behind a know positive case.

[Benny Profane]

in germany when the economy went south before WW2 and it was a free for all, neighbors just shot other neighbors they never liked because they knew there was too much chaos for them to be areested and go to court; if people actually have to go months without a job, may see that again.

Um, those were the Jews getting offed. It was actually well organized from the guy on top.

[Mazderati]

https://coloradosun.com/2020/03/18/v...s-coronavirus/

“I’m talking with a bunch of friends who are preppers,” he said. “They are actually really excited. They are calling it a prepper’s dream. They are like ‘We have been planning for this for years.’”

[riser4]

Including four rolls of TP doesn't exactly instill confidence: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/17/us/gu...rnd/index.html

[Ski220]

Ironically, the people who can receive this the easiest are SS recipients .

My understanding is that only persons recieving paychecks (or not recieving anymore) will be getting the cash. And there may be wealth or income limits.
Or I could be mistaken. We will have to see the final authorization.