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In case anyone needed a sports fix...the games are long...

Yes, and it shows you the power of "social distancing," since everyone was confined to their cabin. What do you think would've happened if they didn't do that and went "back to business as usual"?

And on the good news front..

Yes, Deblasio's actions in NYC are just like Trump's on a national scale, they were both more concerned about the economy, underestimating how serious this would be. People leaving NYC was minor compared to spring break, much like mardi gras as you said. And all those breakers went back to their respective states. There's a nice little piece using cell phone data showing the impact from spring break and where they all went back.

I assume sarcasm. Data from the Diamond Princess found that the asymptomatic cases were a minimum of 18%, but probably higher since the sample consisted disproportionately of older people. Why do you think estimates of the impact were so extreme, even with a CFR of 1%? Because the R0 of 2.5 - 3 combined with a relatively high number who don't show symptoms at all, or for at least 5-7 days. Without extreme measures of social distancing, a large % of the population would get it. We're about to see how being lackadaisical about the policy impacts FL. That, and I'll say it again, you mentioned "culture" as a factor influencing the spread, and I totally agree with you. We are a nation with a large % of selfish A$$holes who don't care if they get it, and would rather continue partying. Sorry, but there's no ***** way we "get back to work" next month. Maybe by June... As for Mass vs NY, over the past 2 days, new cases in MA increased by about 2,000, and in MY 15,000, despite the "faster growth rate" in MA. The virus is getting everywhere eventually. That's not an excuse for how the governor responds either. And, allowing spring breakers to party was the biggest influence of all.

Should they worry more about a 30% growth on a base of 4,000, or a 20% growth on a base of 50,000? Or, are you assuming the faster growth will continue?

It was sarcasm

Trump, formalizing MMT. But, where will we get the money.....? Mnuchin and Blackrock, the financial death panel...

Why are you concerned about the $4 trillion opaque giveaway to businesses without oversight? Don't you know the real problem is the $300 billion given to people, some of whom might not need it? Focus dude.

The man simply exudes leadership...it's like Eddie Haskell somehow became class president...

Most of them probably died because they couldn't get the significant care that was needed because the system is overwhelmed. Do you guys not get this? It's what Cuomo is trying to prepare for--get the temp hospitals and respirators, and other things necessary, so you can provide the necessary care that keeps the death rate below 1%. If you don't have it, you get Italy and Spain.

All you have to do is listen to his press conference, he's been saying this for days--they need the respirators to prepare for the peak of the virus. He's been saying that all week. They are trying to add 4 more temp hospitals as well. Seems like you're doing what you accuse the liberal media of, making up a story out of context.

Yeah, I saw that. So, is he saying he should not have tweeted about the situation or he was wrong about the situation? If he was wrong, about what? He said they were handing out the forms which said they would allocate care and they were out of ventilators. Which of that was not true? Unfortunately, you can't see what that form said because that tweet with the form is no longer up. Sorry, it's not clear to me what he is apologizing for. I wish I could read the responses to him. At any rate, I still like his daily overview of activities.... Saw a piece on the news today about that hospital acknowledging the policy, that all hospitals have something similar. This is also the point why it's a serious issue. Many of those with complications can't get the care needed to get through it when hospitals are so overwhelmed. Hospitals have to choose who to focus on. They will focus on those who are young and without complications because the odds of survival are much higher.

He said they were out of respirators and they handing out the forms according to someone associated with the hospital. The hospital confirmed they have the policy but hasn't needed to use it yet--as of when they posted that tweet. Both of those could be true. Are you saying there is another tweet other than what Hedge posted?

So, is this also false? How is it any different than what he said?

Hey, it's just the market system man!

Agree completely. Heck, they might even take a second RB in the 6th? Have a stable of backs with different skill sets like the Master in Mass.

That is not a criticism of any of his decisions, that's just recognizing his personality.

Is that an opinion or a fact? Any data? Have you ever said anything negative about him? Or are you a member?

Ha! I've had rational conversations with Tibs on multiple occasions, so only now? Btw, saying there is a Trump cult, doesn't mean everyone who supports him here is in the cult, only those who slavishly defend his every comment.

You will find in the economic thread that I've supported him on several issues, and again in the deep state thread on some things. How about you, ever criticize him?

It would be interesting to go back over this space (since his election) to see if any of the Trump cult at PPP have ever criticized him....

What you've posted doesn't prove his statement was false. They admit they crafted a policy, which indicates they may have to ration care. He stated they are passing out forms. They stated they have not had to implement it at this time. That does not mean they were not handing out the forms; it means they have not used the policy yet.

They have him. His name is Allen.

it was a serious statement