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So when ***** hits the fan, the federal government is the least accountable and important? HAHAHAHAHAHA. And you think you're informed?! Thank God you are not a person who makes important decisions for the well-being of others. There are numerous historical examples which show the exact opposite trend, but unfortunately you've proven that a 3rd grader could put your handle on history to shame. Good grief. Look up the Articles of Confederation sometime and tell me how the focus on states/locales plus a lack of a strong central government helped that system "thrive", especially in times of crisis. The role of the federal government goes hand in hand with times of crises, and the Founders were aware of that when they drafted the Constitution after seeing how ineffective the previous government was.

So the system falls short when put to the test in times of crises? Sounds like a great system. The best out there, in fact.

We should, at the very least, be able to match the readiness and preparedness of countries with a fraction of the resources that the United States possesses. The fact that we are falling short in this regard lays squarely on the shoulders of this administration. If this loser did in fact inherit a broken system, then he had 3+ years to fix it but chose not to.

Not gonna lie, I "caught" a pass like that in high school during flag football. Even the gym teacher erupted in laughter.

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The Chinese quarantined Wuhan and it helped. If quarantining this area (or any area) helps prevent the spread of the disease it should be done. At this point it's probably too late (all it takes is 1 individual outside the quarantined area for the quarantine to be ineffective, and we already know that to be the case even with the piss poor testing being done) but again if the experts say it's a good idea then that's fine. My main concern is that people/governments outside of the quarantined areas might loosen their social distancing discipline and measures. Whether he has the legal authority to do so I don't know, but in times of crisis the president should have this kind of authority.

Giving the money to most people directly doesn't just help those people. The vast majority of people who receive this money are going to spend it almost immediately. This is just as much of a stimulus for the economy as a whole as it is for the individual American. But you're right that there are some pitfalls. For example, anyone who didn't make enough money to even file a federal tax return for 2018 or 2019 is SOL afaik, unless they are already receiving payments from SSI or Social Security. That's basically the homeless plus anyone who predominantly works under the table, and those people are typically below the poverty line.

They need your tax return for two main reasons: -it's usually linked to a bank account they can wire the money to -it provides a value for Gross Adjusted Income, which is needed to determine how much money you will get I would assume they would check the most recent tax return they have on file (2018 or 2019 only). If you think you can get more money with 2019 vs 2018, then yes I would file your return ASAP. The checks aren't going out until at least the first week of April, so you have time.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52045958 So, the FBI agents who killed the right-wing extremist in Missouri before he could blow up that hospital... were they agents of the pre-Deep State cleansing or post-Deep State cleansing? I know the FBI was compromised and all that so I'm not sure who I should be thanking for this.

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"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." ―Vladimir Ilyich Lenin

The window is about to open, ladies and gentlemen. Let's get it done while the gettin' is good!

I thought they wanted people to stay in their homes. Wouldn't they be dragging them to their homes?

That's interesting. Didn't know that part.

When should negotiations begin in regards to extending McBeane?

Good. That game legitimately felt like the only one we didn't stand a chance of winning. Every other game was a contest.

Look, I agree that he could learn a different system with few problems, but that has nothing to do with sitting on the sidelines and watching the opposing team's offense for 2 decades. I mean, how much of that time do you think he's sitting there studying the opposing team's offense and NOT the opposing team's defense? As I said, I agree with you but your supporting argument is ridiculous.

I don't understand the A grades. It's pretty much universally thought that Hopkins is better than Diggs. If we had gotten Hopkins instead of Diggs, how do you grade that trade? It'd be off the charts. A is reserved for the best outcomes. This wasn't the best outcome.

Huh? Brady doesn't beat the opposing offense. He plays against the opposing defense. His job has nothing to do with opposing offensive schemes. This comment makes no sense.

B. In 2016 and 2018 he had 10.8 and 10.0 yards/reception. That seems stupid low for a "#1 WR" if you ask me. I didn't watch any Vikings games so maybe there's a good explanation for that (like did he play mostly slot those two years?).

That's why government has a role in organizing and administering the masses. If most people are left to their own devices, you get the Tragedy of the Commons type stuff.

We'd be able to quarantine far more effectively if we had a good grasp of the worst hit areas. It'd also be nice to know if we were one of the 4-out-of-5 who got the virus but had relatively mild symptoms. Knowing if you're immune could be very beneficial for both you personally and society at large. Knowledge is power.

I always found it funny (and telling) how offensive linemen are very often in their lineup when not even on the field. Whether it's sitting on the bench, in the film room, or at a restaurant table for dinner, the way they situate themselves is pretty much LT-LG-C-RG-RT from left to right.

This is pretty good news. Trump and Pelosi have agreed to a relief package. Now it's up to the Senate to pass it up to Trump's desk for a signature. https://www.npr.org/2020/03/13/815405451/negotiations-wear-on-over-coronavirus-relief-bill-republicans-await-trumps-suppo