B-Man Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 “The emergency” continues in Minnesota. So declared Governor Walz by executive order extending his rule by decree for another 30 days yesterday. That would be executive order number 78 for the year. He won’t be yielding control back to his subjects any time soon. Indeed, he is mulling over a statewide mandate to wear masks. Unfortunately for us, the end of one-man rule requires either self-restraint by the governor or the concurrence of both houses of the Minnesota legislature. Only the Minnesota Senate thinks continued one-man rule is a bad idea at this point. New deaths attributed to the epidemic have cratered. In the past three days, for example, the authorities have reported four (7/11), three (7/12), and two (7/13) new deaths. Six of the 9 new deaths occurred among residents of long-term care facilities. As I noted over the weekend, the median age of decedents as last reported is 83.6. The number of hospitalizations attributed to the disease would be unnoticeable under normal circumstances. It should be difficult to sustain the panic and to make the case that one-man rule is warranted on these facts. New cases continue to accumulate, but the new cases are trending younger. The median age is now down to 37.6 — a good thing because the risk of serious health consequences is so much lower for the young. That’s not quite the way Pulitzer Prize-winning Star Tribune health care reporter Jeremy Olson puts it in his daily reports, such as this one yesterday. Olson writes: The two deaths reported Monday — both involving people 80 or older — represented the lowest daily total since April 13. Deaths remain more common among people who are older or have underlying health conditions [translation: they account for some 98 percent of all deaths attributed to the epidemic]. People 70 and older make up only 10% of known cases but 81% of deaths. Only two deaths have been reported among people 29 and younger, even though they make up 35% of the state’s known infections. State health officials worry that a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases among young adults and teenagers could spread the virus to people at higher risk — which would result in more deaths and hospitalizations. Olson faithfully conveys the alleged state of mind of “state health officials.” He tacitly supports the reasonableness of their alleged fears. More at the link: https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2020/07/coronavirus-in-one-state-71.php
Koko78 Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 19 hours ago, Buffalo_Gal said: It's just unfortunate that Trump refusing to exercise unconstitutional dictatorial powers is ruining their day. 1
shoshin Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 4 hours ago, shoshin said: Today will an interesting catchup day. I expect us to be well back above 1000 deaths, which is just a number but it was nice to be below it for so long. Unless CA or TX puts out a huge number of deaths, we may not be above 1000, which would be surprising and welcome data given the rise at the end of last week.
Buffalo_Gal Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 I don't recall which thread I put the original rule in... 2
3rdnlng Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Buffalo_Gal said: Seems a little premature, it's 6 months away! 2
123719bwiqrb Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said: Seems a little premature, it's 6 months away! Just another feather in the self made Trump COVID cap. TDS knows no bounds.
shoshin Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said: Seems a little premature, it's 6 months away! Philly has canceled all large gatherings through February.
123719bwiqrb Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, shoshin said: Philly has canceled all large gatherings through February. Who is going to boo Santa in December?
3rdnlng Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, shoshin said: Philly has canceled all large gatherings through February. So, no Super Bowl parade?
shoshin Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, shoshin said: Philly has canceled all large gatherings through February. PA is now limiting all indoor dining to 25% capacity, and the 25% includes staff. The “we won’t go backwards” predictions are proving naive. CA and PA, parts of FL, TX. I’m sure others too. Edited July 16, 2020 by shoshin
Reality Check Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 We are being held hostage by controlled politicians who could really care less... The ransom... More federal welfare money in the trillions to wash through the coffers... Wash, rinse, and repeat... Total BS... 1
shoshin Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 More complete shutdowns could be coming to Florida, Broward County, maybe Dade as well. https://miami.cbslocal.com/2020/07/15/broward-vice-mayor-steven-geller-fears-county-closure-coming/ “I expect in the next week or two we’ll have to order another complete shutdown in Broward. Dade will be there a week or so before us,” said Vice Mayor Steven Geller." Thoughts, Magox? Not sure if you're in those counties but you've said you're in FL.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 8:13 AM, Reality Check said: We are being held hostage by controlled politicians who could really care less... The ransom... More federal welfare money in the trillions to wash through the coffers... Wash, rinse, and repeat... Total BS... ...YOU know the drill.....the Dems let their woefully FAILED leadership nationwide albeit Governors, Mayors et al turn a blind eye to death, destruction, business closures etc.....because the skank Pelosi will craft House legislation in the TRILLIONS to pay for it.....passed on a party line vote......so on to the Senate and McConnell......rest assured he partially caves in an election year because the headline will read, "McConnell and Trump could care less about you"......so my Fed taxes should go up to pay for gross ineptitude while at the same time local municipalities are waving the sabre about property tax hikes to cover shortfalls.......and let's NOT exclude Big Fredo from hiking the NYS Sales tax rate...only .individuals get to survive on less.....the effin' governments just goes to the well and raises taxes...yet still waste BILLIONS........ 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Gal said: ...sure to be a MASSIVE curve ball......or better yet, SCREWED ball.......
bilzfancy Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...sure to be a MASSIVE curve ball......or better yet, SCREWED ball....... I'll bet he throws like a girl and doesn't make to home plate
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, bilzfancy said: I'll bet he throws like a girl and doesn't make to home plate ...Trump doctored the ball and lowered the mound rest assured......
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