Everything Cancelled!!! Literally!!

[thunderbolt]

You’d think with the mouse closing down it would convey the seriousness and all other tourist destinations would follow suit. Governor should really be more decisive

[ODBJBG]

I know when I look for a response to a global pandemic, the first thing I look for in a leader is to pretend it's a hoax for the first few months, then downplay the seriousness of it and say those 15 cases will turn into zero, then only worry about the stock market for the next two weeks, then refuse the tests from the WHO before waiting until the entire country basically shuts down on it's own accord and then finally start taking action. Also a plus when you try to bribe foreign countries to develop a vaccine and make it exclusive. These are all stalwarts of crisis leadership.

Governors are going to have to impose state shutdowns across the board. We will see more of this in the days and weeks ahead, no doubt. At this point it's basically every state for themselves.

[Werewolf]

When one publicly states concern over keeping the numbers lower by not allowing a ship with covid 19 infected Americans on board to dock, you know where priorities lie for that person.

The day Trump said Covid-19 would disappear like a miracle Senator Richard Burr was privately warning rich and influential donors on the severity of the virus.

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/19/818192535/burr-recording-sparks-questions-about-private-comments-on-covid-19

[thunderbolt]

But he didn’t bother to speak up in public, bahh

[Wee67]

I'm having trouble NOT commenting on the politics around this and the stereotype surrounding the "media," BUT... 1)as a member of the media, I think partisan perspectives would dismiss or embrace my perspective without true consideration... AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY 2) I'm trying to respect the rules of the house in which I current post. Soooo hard!! Think toys.. think toys...

[Wee67]

But I will comment that this seems to be the wise and reasoned bottom line. We cannot get past this without thoughts about the whole.

Politics aside, we need to work together to overcome this and adapt to the cultural and economic changes that will follow.

[palitoy]

Yeah, I have reluctant to comment here but I would like this thread to stay away from Politics going forward. No good will come from a divide and you know, you can just go to Facebook to alienate one another if you like.

[EMCE Hammer]

I'm having trouble NOT commenting on the politics around this and the stereotype surrounding the "media," BUT... 1)as a member of the media, I think partisan perspectives would dismiss or embrace my perspective without true consideration... AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY 2) I'm trying to respect the rules of the house in which I current post. Soooo hard!! Think toys.. think toys...

That one guy on that one network said it was just like the flu, so you're all complicit Mr. Bill!

[Werewolf]

Yeah, I have reluctant to comment here but I would like this thread to stay away from Politics going forward.

I'm not trying to be political. I have Asthma if I catch it, I'm boned. I'm trying to cut through the politics so people grasp how deadly serious this is. But I respect your judgement and the rules of the forum.

[Wee67]

That one guy on that one network said it was just like the flu, so you're all complicit Mr. Bill!

Now you're making me spread the virus in one of the grossest possible ways.

[ODBJBG]

For those who aren't "old" it should be noted that about 40% of the people hospitalized in the US with this are between ages 20 and 50. And HALF of the ones in the most critical condition in ICU are under 65. We're seeing this across the board now. Younger people are getting hit hard as well. Unless you're a teenager or younger, this is very dangerous to you as well. You may not die, but you could be severely effected.

[Mikey]

When the news people were interviewing some of the spring breakers and they kept saying "I don't care if I get sick" --- "you only live once" --- "i'm too drunk to get sick" --- etc ……….. I wish one of the newscasters replies, what about your loved ones ? -- If you bring the virus back and a family member died from it would you feel guilty ?

It's a good question to weed out sociopaths (which are the biggest problem for containment)

[CrimsonGhost]

When the news people were interviewing some of the spring breakers and they kept saying "I don't care if I get sick" --- "you only live once" --- "i'm too drunk to get sick" --- etc ……….. I wish one of the newscasters replies, what about your loved ones ? -- If you bring the virus back and a family member died from it would you feel guilty ?

It's a good question to weed out sociopaths (which are the biggest problem for containment)

I watched that video and they all looked sick to me.

[Random Axe]

My bank changed its business model indefinitely. My branch has new hours of operation 10-4, and some branches are going drive thru only and bankers can be seen by appt only. Crazy times. I was expecting closures but as a federally regulated industry, banks are considered a public necessity like a pharmacy, grocery or hospital. I was looking forward to a few weeks off but I like money too much.

[YoungOnce]

I wish one of the newscasters replies, what about your loved ones ? -- If you bring the virus back and a family member died from it would you feel guilty ?)

Yeah... this is only gonna work if nearly everyone gets with the program. Our governor in KY has done a pretty good job of getting the word out and stressing the importance of the social distancing.