There should be a national dialogue in getting back to work

[Big Blitz]

And makes 415K a year

 

 

[Magox]

6 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:

  Power play?  I don't see a scenario where Democratically controlled states turn on Pelosi, Schiff, Schumer, etc. if they don't get anymore federal money nor votes for Republicans if they do get more federal money.  What am I missing in regards to this?

Didn’t say I agreed with it just that they seem to think they have some sort of leverage.  I don’t think they do.  It appears to be a Cut off the nose to spite the face sort of scenario.   People will protest heavily and the situation will get dire.   

[Boatdrinks]

1 hour ago, Magox said:

Looks like a power play to me.   Basically give us the money or we won’t open up (because we know you want it open to increase your election odds)

 

 

Clearly they believe they have political cover in which they do at the moment.   We will see how that pans out for an additional 3 more months.

 

That is a ridiculous standard that doesn’t take all other factors into consideration.   To me this is well past the point of being absurd.

Ridiculous. Why should deaths even factor in ? It would be like counting recoveries. It’s totally dependent on who gets the virus. That’s outrageous. The case number per 10,000 is also absurd. Hospital capacity should be the primary factor. It’s about not overwhelming the health system, not trying to prevent the inevitable. 

2 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

 

.....understand economic devastation but it goes beyond the poor....large segment of population living from paycheck to paycheck as well.......and how about the debilitating effects on mental health, albeit depression, domestic violence, murders, suicides et al?.....

 

 

Destroying the economic future of millions and probably the Country as we know it to possibly save a few thousand from succumbing to a specific cause of death is the largest virtue signal of all.  All to force in a new , socialist society. 

Edited May 12, 2020 by Boatdrinks

[B-Man]

 

 

 

 

Economic Well-Being Matters, Too. 

 

The poorest counties are suffering the most from lockdowns.

 

 

 

 

 

[Buffalo_Gal]

22 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said:

Destroying the economic future of millions and probably the Country as we know it to possibly save a few thousand from succumbing to a specific cause of death is the largest virtue signal of all.  All to force in a new , socialist society. 

Ut oh. You're not allowed to say that. Doesn't matter if it is true. You are not virtual signaling, and worse you are exposing virtual signaling, hence you must be flogged... well, at least verbally.

 

[GG]

1 hour ago, shoshin said:

 

All the buildings will be closed. No worries. 

 

Yeah, and the primary grid serves the buildings that will be closed. 

 

Good luck providing stable power to the residential neighborhoods 24/7 for the 3 summer months

[RiotAct]

Governors:  Our federal government is so incompetent, and the Executive branch is RACIST!!!

 

 

Also governors:  We can haz $$$?

[IDBillzFan]

48 minutes ago, GG said:

 

Yeah, and the primary grid serves the buildings that will be closed. 

 

Good luck providing stable power to the residential neighborhoods 24/7 for the 3 summer months

 

I'm sure they'll be fine. They have the beautiful view to look forward to.

 

In September.

 

4 hours ago, Magox said:

 

 

 

In fairness, KTLA is reporting it is likely to be extended. It isn't final yet.

 

Story here.

 

People need to stop that schitt. Right and left. Stop with the hyperbole BREAKING crap. You lose credibility faster than AOC at a junior high spelling bee.

Edited May 13, 2020 by IDBillzFan

[Magox]

12 minutes ago, IDBillzFan said:

 

I'm sure they'll be fine. They have the beautiful view to look forward to.

 

In September.

 

 

In fairness, KTLA is reporting it is likely to be extended. It isn't final yet.

 

Story here.

 

People need to stop that schitt. Right and left. Stop with the hyperbole BREAKING crap. You lose credibility faster than AOC at a junior high spelling bee.

Who me?

[shoshin]

1 hour ago, IDBillzFan said:

 

 

People need to stop that schitt. Right and left. Stop with the hyperbole BREAKING crap. You lose credibility faster than AOC at a junior high spelling bee.

 

 Everything is always BREAKING. Makes me mental too. 

1 hour ago, IDBillzFan said:

 

 

In fairness, KTLA is reporting it is likely to be extended. It isn't final yet.

 

Story here.

 

What they also are saying is that things will be gradually relaxed. The 3 months is more for the expected window for some version of the orders to be in place, which is probably true for most places.

 

I see the Cal State U system will be online in the fall. That sucks. My daughter is a high school senior--she and her classmates are watching those decisions with a lot of apprehension. They already missed Senior year and graduation--first year of college is looking unlikely to be on campus though the risk is so low that it makes me nuts. Good for my pocket to save 20K in housing expenses, bad for the college experience. 

Edited May 13, 2020 by shoshin

[IDBillzFan]

1 hour ago, Magox said:

Who me?

 

No, not you. The Tweeters who launched BREAKING headlines on Twitter and purposely omit a word like "likely."

 

[Reality Check]

 

[Bockeye]

5 hours ago, Chef Jim said:

 

I'm as cynical as the next guy but I'm thinking it's more of they just don't have the balls to make a decision.  Hand wringing at it's finest.  

This could be it Chef Jim, esp with elected officials not wanting blame for anything as it could mean their careers.  I may be wrong, but I think by in large, its a political football for them - trump = bad, and anything he says they must be contrarian. 

 

I do know this, we need to open businesses.  At this point, I am all for splitting the country into two - liberals/conservatives or making each state independent. 

 

I've owned/own a ton of business, paid millions of dollars in taxes and have hundreds of employees.  I'm at wits end seeing what this is doing to employees and business owners alike. 

[shoshin]

I was having a conversation with a fellow business owner the other day. One of his biggest concerns is liability. He is "essential" as an accountant and wants to reopen his office but he's afraid of getting sued if someone gets sick and dies. I imagine his concern is widespread. 

 

There has been some talk about business protections from liability but I haven't seen much progress on that front. It could be a really important piece of reopening. 

 

My business can be remote and we're not essential so I am not supposed to open until phase 2 (green) in our area. Since we're still at phase 0 (red), I haven't given this much thought yet. 

 

An article on the debate. On one side, businesses want protection. On the other, you want to make sure businesses are taking some precautions. There's a middle ground to get this passed. Congress should have been pushing for this in first two funding rounds. 

Edited May 13, 2020 by shoshin

[Bockeye]

14 hours ago, MILFHUNTER#518 said:

It is already beginning here in the suburbs of Albany. Had an attempted break in at 8AM a couple weeks ago down the street, and busted a guy casing my house Saturday. Also, a week ago an attempted break in while me and my daughter were turkey hunting. They knew I wasn't there because my truck was gone, luckily my alarm went off, my wife was home alone in bed. Again, about 8AM.

Sorry to hear MH.  At least they haven't taken your guns yet and some turkey 5 shot works well for self defense. 

[Bockeye]

2 hours ago, shoshin said:

I was having a conversation with a fellow business owner the other day. One of his biggest concerns is liability. He is "essential" as an accountant and wants to reopen his office but he's afraid of getting sued if someone gets sick and dies. I imagine his concern is widespread. 

 

There has been some talk about business protections from liability but I haven't seen much progress on that front. It could be a really important piece of reopening. 

 

My business can be remote and we're not essential so I am not supposed to open until phase 2 (green) in our area. Since we're still at phase 0 (red), I haven't given this much thought yet. 

 

An article on the debate. On one side, businesses want protection. On the other, you want to make sure businesses are taking some precautions. There's a middle ground to get this passed. Congress should have been pushing for this in first two funding rounds. 

Great point Shoshin.  I didn't think about this until I just saw a WSJ article about it.  McConnell is trying to insert language to afford some protection to businesses.  

 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-delays-return-to-capitol-amid-uncertainty-over-next-round-of-coronavirus-stimulus-11588091849

 

[Chef Jim]

2 hours ago, shoshin said:

I was having a conversation with a fellow business owner the other day. One of his biggest concerns is liability. He is "essential" as an accountant and wants to reopen his office but he's afraid of getting sued if someone gets sick and dies. I imagine his concern is widespread. 

 

There has been some talk about business protections from liability but I haven't seen much progress on that front. It could be a really important piece of reopening. 

 

My business can be remote and we're not essential so I am not supposed to open until phase 2 (green) in our area. Since we're still at phase 0 (red), I haven't given this much thought yet. 

 

An article on the debate. On one side, businesses want protection. On the other, you want to make sure businesses are taking some precautions. There's a middle ground to get this passed. Congress should have been pushing for this in first two funding rounds. 

We have started letting people back voluntarily as of this week. We have provided (with training) strict protocols such as social distancing, hand washing and proper sanitation. I have posted signs throughout the office stating the protocol. I assume seeing they have been trained, it’s voluntary and they have acknowledged this we should be ok.  Will this keep people from suing?  Of course not. Would they win?   Hard to say. 
 

By the way half of my staff has chosen to work from home. 

[Buffalo_Gal]

2 hours ago, shoshin said:

I was having a conversation with a fellow business owner the other day. One of his biggest concerns is liability. He is "essential" as an accountant and wants to reopen his office but he's afraid of getting sued if someone gets sick and dies. I imagine his concern is widespread. 

 

There has been some talk about business protections from liability but I haven't seen much progress on that front. It could be a really important piece of reopening. 

 

My business can be remote and we're not essential so I am not supposed to open until phase 2 (green) in our area. Since we're still at phase 0 (red), I haven't given this much thought yet. 

 

An article on the debate. On one side, businesses want protection. On the other, you want to make sure businesses are taking some precautions. There's a middle ground to get this passed. Congress should have been pushing for this in first two funding rounds. 

 

4 minutes ago, Bockeye said:

Great point Shoshin.  I didn't think about this until I just saw a WSJ article about it.  McConnell is trying to insert language to afford some protection to businesses.  

 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-delays-return-to-capitol-amid-uncertainty-over-next-round-of-coronavirus-stimulus-11588091849

 

For a while now, Trump has been saying it is needed (if you watched the pressers...) I hope they do have some sort of limited-liability for businesses (COVID-19 related, only).

 

[MILFHUNTER#518]

17 minutes ago, Bockeye said:

Sorry to hear MH.  At least they haven't taken your guns yet and some turkey 5 shot works well for self defense. 

Speaking of which, Federal Flite Control No. 5 1 3/4 oz Turkey is my go to, but cannot find it so had to settle for Rem Mag.

 

Have since moved 9mm from gun safe to drawer in living room with extra mags, 45 in night stand, and my 12 gauge is loaded with buck shot with open choke in front hallway. If anyone wants to come in uninvited, I sincerely hope they have health insurance  because there is a very good chance they will have a very bad case of lead poisoning. 

[Buffalo_Gal]

So in Oregon where the Governor wants to keep the state in perpetual lockdown a lawsuit was filed last week by some churches (for the rule against 25+ people meeting). Here is the interesting part:

Churches, individuals file suit in Baker County Circuit Court against Gov. Kate Brown seeking injunction to block coronavirus executive orders

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In the lawsuit he cites the section of the Constitution — Article X-A — that authorizes the governor to declare a state of emergency due to a public health crisis.
 

Hacke said the plaintiffs don’t dispute that Brown has such authority due to the pandemic. The governor declared the state of emergency on March 8.
 

But Hacke points to a section in Article X-A which states that the governor’s emergency powers can extend for no more than 30 days unless the Legislature, on at least a three-fifths vote of both the House and the Senate, agrees to extend the governor’s emergency powers.
 

Brown has not convened the Legislature since declaring the emergency.
 

“Because governor failed to avail herself of the constitutionally prescribed procedure, her initial executive order declaring the public health emergency, issued on March 8, 2020, terminated by operation of law on April 7, 2020, and all subsequent executive orders implementing or extending the original order are legally null and void,” the lawsuit states.
 

“She’s giving herself powers to infringe on constitutional liberties in perpetuity,” Hacke said. “And she can’t do that.”

He also contends that because Brown’s initial executive order was for 60 days, rather than the 30 days specified in the Constitution, it was unconstitutional from its inception.

Oregon voters added Article X-A to the state Constitution in 2012 when they passed Measure 77 in the November election. Almost 59% of voters approved the measure. Prior to that, the governor had statutory authority to declare emergencies, but not constitutional authority.

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