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Take the Shutdown Skeptics Seriously: This is not a straightforward battle between a pro-human and a pro-economy camp.
The Atlantic ^ | May 10, 2020 | Conor Friedersdorf

Posted on 05/10/2020 6:03:39 PM PDT by CheshireTheCat

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To: Persevero

Such a simple truth.


41 posted on 05/10/2020 7:42:41 PM PDT by miserare ( Respect for life--life of all kinds-- is the first principle of civilization.~~A. Schweitzer.)
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To: miserare

Every little bit of prevention helps, and those who refuse to participate are not only enabling disease and even death but also forcing others to bear the burden of protection for them.


42 posted on 05/10/2020 7:49:18 PM PDT by firebrand
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To: USFRIENDINVICTORIA

The Aussie economy hasn’t crashed anywhere near like the US in general an PA in particular.

There are many causes of death other than COVID 19 (not that any of us would know that, because a great miracle has happened and no death certificates list heart attack, diabetic complications, asthma, etc...just COVID, COVID, COVID) like suicide, domestic abuse homicide, alcholism...all rising geometrically not because of the WU-FLU but because of Democrap tyrants like the PA Governor and his mentally ill transgendered “health secretary” who insist on locking down the entire state over a Delaware River basin problem.

You may go hibernate yourself until kingdom come.

Good for you.

Don’t expect anyone to keep sustaining your existence-style (can’t call it a “LIFE-style) until there is 100% erradication and/or a 100% “safe” vaccine that meets your impossible standards.


43 posted on 05/10/2020 7:49:45 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: ConservativeMind
"...and even people pulling out freezer packages with preserved COVID-19 on them."

You don't know the half of it:


44 posted on 05/10/2020 7:50:21 PM PDT by PLMerite ("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest)
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To: CheshireTheCat

“Masks are for Muslim women...I am neither”


45 posted on 05/10/2020 7:51:37 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: metmom
Jogging at night is nowhere near my radar. Mostly the jogging part, which would not happen unless I was fleeing for my very life.


The jogging is a thing of the past for me. I guess I was engaging in wishful thinking. :) For me, now, it is walking at night. But I am cautious and I am prepared.
46 posted on 05/10/2020 8:17:23 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie ( Stop the fearmongering! Post flu statistics along side COVID-19 statistics!)
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To: lightman

At least one vaccine is on its way, and it is being done in Pennsylvania. The company hopes to have it tested and ready by January.

They are gearing up bigtime. Just outfitted a whole new lab.

How do I know? My son is a research chemist who works there

All is not gloom and doom.


47 posted on 05/10/2020 8:17:54 PM PDT by miserare ( Respect for life--life of all kinds-- is the first principle of civilization.~~A. Schweitzer.)
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To: metmom

The virus only infects interior welcome centers and bathroom with regular toilets, hot and cold running water, regular hand soap and proper ventilation, I thought everyone knew that. /s

In CT museums and zoos may open outdoor attractions on May 20, but inside must stay closed, too dangerous, except for interior bathrooms or ticket windows, those are safe.


48 posted on 05/10/2020 8:25:14 PM PDT by matt04
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To: miserare

No doubt.

A year from now COVID will be part of the annual flu shot.

But we CANNOT lockdown the healthy until then.

If the FEARpers want to hibernate themselves, have at.

Just don’t expect the rest of us to support such existence much longer.

IOW, if you have the means to support your self-hibernation, please do so and do the rest of us a favor.


49 posted on 05/10/2020 8:27:29 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: canuck_conservative

Watch the mask wearers, they will touch the reused mask to put it on, then adjust it, touch it when you take it off and stuff it in a purse, toss it in a car seat, etc. and not wash their hands. Congrats, you just contaminated anything in your purse, car, etc. and breathed all that in without a mask driving home. Good job.

You are so right, the virus has been around for months and no one wore a mask because we were told they were ineffective, and only N95s might help, but not to wear them save em for health care. Now every Karen can make masks at home out of a piece of cloth and they are suddenly life savers.


50 posted on 05/10/2020 8:31:17 PM PDT by matt04
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To: CodeToad

Freedom once lost, is never regained in the same generation.


51 posted on 05/10/2020 8:31:22 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: PLMerite

Alien crash, from what source (movie)?


52 posted on 05/10/2020 8:33:35 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: lightman
“Masks are for Muslim women...I am neither”

Ditto! Christian Bump!

53 posted on 05/10/2020 8:35:14 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Texas Fossil

John Carpenter’s THE THING (1982).


54 posted on 05/10/2020 8:38:58 PM PDT by avenir
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To: avenir

OK. I did not recognize it.

Thanks.


55 posted on 05/10/2020 9:22:11 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: metmom

The guy that cleans the portapotty obviously isn’t as special as the state workers...


56 posted on 05/10/2020 10:43:38 PM PDT by vpintheak (Live free, or die!)
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To: CheshireTheCat

I saw a guy in the store wearing a shirt that said something like “Proud member of the anti-social club.”

I’ve seen some others as well but can’t recall them. They were well-worn so not specific to Covid-19, but obviously a good opportunity to pull them out of the closet.


57 posted on 05/10/2020 10:49:13 PM PDT by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful!)
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To: vpintheak

Expendable crewmen.


58 posted on 05/11/2020 6:07:22 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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