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How did Florida end up with one of the best COVID-19 case and death rates in the US despite Gov Ron DeSantis refusing to implement mask or vaccine mandates?
Daily Mail ^ | 27 October 2021 | MARY KEKATOS

Posted on 10/27/2021 3:05:32 PM PDT by artichokegrower

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To: JennysCool

Don’t worry, JennysCool, that’s just the START of the shenanigans by gubmint types.
The latest BS making the rounds here in Calgary(grad) is that the new mayor wants to declare a ‘climate emergency’ in the city. I guess that means restrictions on vehicle usage, gas purchases, etc. And, of course a UUUGE CIVIC tax!


41 posted on 10/27/2021 4:24:04 PM PDT by A Formerly Proud Canadian (Ceterum autem censeo Justinius True-dope-us esse delendam)
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To: artichokegrower
Inexplicably, cases and deaths have been going down despite DeSantis implementing no new mitigation measures.

Inexplicably? No, its easily explainable. In July and August, Floridians spend more time indoors seeking to get out of the heat. The virus thrives indoors, and does not thrive outside (UV rays are kryptonite to the virus). Isn't this why the cold and flu season up north is in the winter? People up north hide out indoors during cold months. Same will happen with COVID. It'll thrive in the winter months up north, while southerners spend more time outside.

42 posted on 10/27/2021 4:26:18 PM PDT by Go Gordon
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To: gas_dr

“Oh, and his liberal application of monoclonals stopped the disease in its tracts.“

So then we do have an alternative to the experimental vaccines. Which means we can remove the EUA, and stop all the mandates.

Meanwhile, yesterday they approved EUA for 5-11 yr olds. Absolute madness, gotta get it out there so we can see what the side effects will be (yes that was actually said)


43 posted on 10/27/2021 4:30:11 PM PDT by walkingdead (We are sacrificing American youth's future on the altar of our own fear. And it is a travesty.)
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To: adorno

I agree it is natural immunity.


44 posted on 10/27/2021 4:30:21 PM PDT by cnsmom
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To: artichokegrower

There’s no one answer, but early stats were showing that ~80% of those who were testing positive, were the ones wearing masks, back when most people weren’t wearing masks, especially not in Florida. Discussions of those trends got drowned out quickly, but there was early proof that wearing a mask significantly increased your chance of testing positive.


45 posted on 10/27/2021 4:31:06 PM PDT by Golden Eagle (Without treasonous Republicans, the Democrats have zero power.)
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To: PAR35

“Which supports my theory that lockdowns and quarentines are bad policy. Let the disease burn itself out quickly before it has time to mutate.“

Yep and hummanity used to know this. Of course no one understands that flattening the curve does not lessen the deaths under the curve, it merely prolongs the virus.


46 posted on 10/27/2021 4:32:13 PM PDT by walkingdead (We are sacrificing American youth's future on the altar of our own fear. And it is a travesty.)
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To: Hojczyk

Hospitals had a huge problem in the middle of August through about September 1


47 posted on 10/27/2021 4:43:00 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will. )
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To: JennysCool

Thats not exactly what happened, but keep the narrative alive


48 posted on 10/27/2021 4:43:39 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will. )
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To: walkingdead

The vaccines are not experimental
They are approved by the FDA > 18

I agree that kids do not need it and the EUA is worthless for 5 - 11

FLCCC states that vaccines are an important leg in the control of the pandemic alongside therapeutics. The superior therapeutic are monoclonals and should be exclusively used.


49 posted on 10/27/2021 4:45:18 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will. )
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To: gas_dr

How’s the lunchroom cuisine at Langley these days?


50 posted on 10/27/2021 4:50:34 PM PDT by JennysCool (Let's go, Brandon!)
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To: JennysCool

I would not know, but how is the cuisine over at fake news and conspiracy theory institute?


51 posted on 10/27/2021 4:56:51 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will. )
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To: Go Gordon
Inexplicably? No, its easily explainable. In July and August, Floridians spend more time indoors seeking to get out of the heat.

I lived in Florida for over 40 years. It is hot in July and August. And June. And May. And September. And October.

Total BS to say that the surge in Florida was due to people escaping the heat indoors. Floridians stay indoors as much as possible for about 10 months out of the year.

52 posted on 10/27/2021 4:58:16 PM PDT by Crusher138 ("Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just")
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To: gas_dr

Average timetable for vaccines pre covid, listed below.

Applied research/feasibility studies: variable, often many years

Preclinical and technology development: 2-4 yrs to clinical trials. 2-6 yrs thereafter

Clinical development phase 1: 1-2 yrs

Clinical development phase 2: 2 yrs

Clinical development phase 3: 2-3 yrs

Licensing: 1.5 yrs


53 posted on 10/27/2021 5:12:46 PM PDT by walkingdead (We are sacrificing American youth's future on the altar of our own fear. And it is a travesty.)
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To: artichokegrower

If it wasn’t for the hurricane’s......I think I’d move to FL.


54 posted on 10/27/2021 5:19:29 PM PDT by consult
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To: 556x45

“Which brings up the question of why are private entities pressed into being govt agents?”

Do you know what can happen to an overburdened minimum wage convenience store clerk or a waitress if they screw up and sell cigarettes or alcohol to a minor (who may very well look like their 25 years old)? The precedent for this has already been set.


55 posted on 10/27/2021 5:28:12 PM PDT by suthener ( )
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To: gas_dr; JennysCool
I would not know, but how is the cuisine over at fake news and conspiracy theory institute?

So, gasbag_dr, how are you enjoying those paychecks from Phizer/Moderna/and J&J???

56 posted on 10/27/2021 5:32:44 PM PDT by MountainDad (A strong man stands up for himself. A stronger man stands up for others. Support your local militia.)
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To: gas_dr

Yes it is.

The Flu was gone for some strange reason. Explain it.


57 posted on 10/27/2021 5:33:58 PM PDT by eyedigress (Trump is my President! )
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To: artichokegrower

I just saw cali is where 33% of america’s unemployed folks reside at the moment.

Mind-blowing.


58 posted on 10/27/2021 5:34:13 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: MountainDad

Really — can’t find a new insult. You continue to demonstrate your idiocy by stating something so stupid....but whatever. Have a good evening.


59 posted on 10/27/2021 5:40:23 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will. )
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To: walkingdead

So according to you, we should not advance things quickly because of some artificially imposed timeline?

Manhattan Project ring a bell? How about the Apollo program?


60 posted on 10/27/2021 5:41:03 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will. )
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