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Testing vs proper hygiene, let's look at your case for testing instead. Ok, so you say up to 1 out of every 4 people with the virus remain asymptomatic. You also tell us that testing will keep a grocery bagger from infecting his market's shoppers. Is the bagger exhibiting symptoms of a cold/flu/Wuhan virus? If yes, wtf is he bagging groceries? He SHOULD NOT be doing that. Would him getting tested and then finding out 5-7 days later (which is what the turnaround time has been for all the tests except those being tested this past week) prevent people from getting the virus? Once he finally starts to self quarantine, presumably after getting the results back, as in this example he hasn't stopped working yet even though he's sick so we can't honestly expect him to stop working prior to being forced to, can we? Now, let's assume he's 1 of those 25% of the asymptomatic carriers. Wtf is HE getting tested when he exhibits NO SYMPTOMS? Is he the 100,000,000th presumably healthy person to get tested, the 4th, the very last? Where does his spot in the testing queue stand? How many actual sick people exhibiting symptoms does he get tested ahead of? Yes, testing him and (after 5-7 more days while waiting for the results) removing him from his job can help limit the spread, but, if people are being released from quarantine after 14 days of being symptom free - as most of the protocols are following, then at most you've taken this individual out of the equation for 9 days. Wasn't him calling in sick when he 1st became sick and staying home until he was better the more effective way of limiting the spread of the disease? Testing helps, but it isn't as effective as following proper hygiene protocols is. And it barely helps at all if good hygiene doesn't accompany it.

Nope, that wasn't the one. Guess there were at least 2. Was referring to a graphic photo of the subject of Billie Holliday's "Strange Fruit" song. Quite disgusting and the poster was banned for it as well.

EXTREMELY offensive photos have gone as well, but can only think of 1 that met that criteria.

It's about time. The guy has all of 16 posts on a Bill's message board and at least 10 are in this thread alone. He's definitely a sock puppet. Probably one of Gary's.

Pretty sure that even if the Mofos (who deserve to be shiv'ed btw ) did try to evict them there is a moratorium on evictions in the CARES Act.

Yes, he should be. But, there's not a chance that he will be. His enemies should be able to take those and run with them. But, they end up just as, if not somehow moreso though prior to seeing it it would seem impossible to be moreso, childish as he gets. Imagine how many political science dissertations will be written about their dynamic. And further, imagine just how many still won't understand what happened even through the lens of hindsight.

Not excusing 45's giving it right back to the media that get in his face; it's a bad look and has been for a long time. But, please point out the last time Cuomo dealt with an in your face media? And, do you honestly think that Cuomo telling conservatives they aren't wanted in his state or his having the Empire State Building lit up in pink to celebrate abortion on demand is any less in your face than 45's delivery? The right, for the most part, especially here, have been fair in their view of Cuomo's handling of this issue at his level, IMHO. (The post ~3 above this not withstanding.) Do you honestly believe the left, for the most part, has done the same for 45?

Sadly, expect his wearing that sweatshirt will be the full extent of his attempt to become one.

Thing is, there actually is a proxy available to get a guesstimate of how 44 would be treated had this crisis occurred on his watch. Look at the coverage & treatment Cuomo has been getting for his performance during the crisis. He has been criticized for some actions/ inactions; but for the most part, IMHO, he's been allowed to do his job without too much criticism. And he's even recieved some compliments from people that in general don't like his overall performance the past 10 years. Compare Cuomo's treatment by the right relative to 45's treatment by the left. Should give a reasonable idea of how 44 would've been treated.

Yeah, no way will our extended family be having our usual Easter meal. Too many elderly people with health issues to invite to even consider holding it. And we (my extended family) are very lucky this hit in February / March as at least 3 were in the hospital in the Fall. We'll get together for Easter next year.

An item I'd be curious to know is, when this whole episode is behind us, how many people out of the 100,000's or 1,000,000's that catch this virus will have gotten it from being in a hospital for an unrelated illness / procedure?

Actually, the 1st time it is mentioned the article says 6 months, but uses 4 months the 2nd time it is mentioned.

How does that work for say 150,000,000 people or so in actual practice?

So, people that haven't had it would have to wait until they've been tested before being allowed back to work? 2 q's as to how that would actually be implemented: Under what conditions would they have to retest? And more importantly, who decides and how, who gets that test? (And a 3rd related q too: would the test keep / collect individuals' DNA so that we'd now effectively have a national DNA registry?)

Michigan is going to up the unemployment benefits by $600 for up to 6 months? What pot of money are they tapping into to cover that? The "Final-Final" version of the CARES Act said the $600 adder will be covered through July (4 months tops). Unless there were additional changes between that and what 45 signed, really doubt Michigan has the budget room to cover that for 2 extra months.

If they try to open things back up as Germany has proposed, by letting those who've had the virus and survived it be the 1st people released, when does the next and significantly larger group of people that didn't contract the virus get "permission" to resume their lives?

Wondering how often they DON'T get caught when claiming footage from 1 location is really someplace else?

The WHO also was still criticizing him for cancelling flights from China nearly a week after he'd done so. Yes, he should've shut travel with Europe sooner, but when he's dealing w/ advice like that from what is supposedly the world's most prominent authority, it's a bit tougher of a call. And, he's correctly been leaving decisions that belong at the state level with the governors. There's been guidance, but that's what it should be. Considering all the conflicting info that's been put out there, consider that both 45 and Cuomo have done fairly well with this. (Though both have made missteps.)

Brian Wilson?

Murray the Cop on The Odd Couple Benson on SOAP Pinky on The Animamiacs Pinky & the Brain shorts 2nd the nomination of Colonel Flagg on MASH Dave (Fred Dryer's character) on Cheers Buddy Sorrell on the Dick Van ***** Show

Ghostbusters. Except for the librarian ghost turning into a monster, nothing remotely scary. Not too racy either. Bill Murray's 1st foray into being a big screen leading man Meatballs would probably be too hokey, but might work. Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Show the kids how to PROPERLY stay home from school. Could also go back to old school Disney movies like The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes or Flubber.

FTFY.

Been working from home for a long time, so that isn't much different. But had a few standing meetings that have been cancelled / gone virtual and also now no face to face meetings with clients which is weird. Fortunately, wife is still working full time but 50% is telecommute. Have some clients having very tough times of it, so much so, that I might not get paid by a couple. Stinks, but am still better off than many. Good luck to all.

Hopefully you do stick around. This place is better when there's more than just Doc Brown and TPS expressing points coherently from a liberal point of view.