Scary virus outbreak in China

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  • daddyjt
    daddyjt Posts: 3,029
    Jstas wrote: »
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Don’t be surprised if Trump tries to cancel the election this year for an indefinite period.
    Jstas wrote: »

    Funny, wasn't that long ago it was a hoax

    Just gotta take the snarky pot shot, don't ya?

    Just stating the facts.
    daddyjt wrote: »
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    Don’t be surprised if Trump tries to cancel the election this year for an indefinite period.

    Shouldn’t be a problem - everyone can vote on their new free government laptops;-)
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Don’t be surprised if Trump tries to cancel the election this year for an indefinite period.

    And how about some Marshall Law.

    How does any of this help?

    You're all self-ascribed "old guys" so when are you going to grow the **** up?

    First, though my comment was admittedly tongue-in-cheek, there are several options in our current technological state to conduct an election - mail in ballots and on line voting specifically.

    Second, the idea of laptops for every student to conduct “remote learning” was an idea (horribly misguided) floated by the Speaker Of The House.

    Discussion of this “crisis” should not be limited to the Wuhan virus itself, because the real crisis is in fact not the virus - it’s the media whipping the masses into a veritable frenzy, to the point that we can’t even buy toilet paper.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Audiophiles are complete idiots
  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,352
    edited March 2020
    Crazy times. Due to low mortgage interest rates, refinance appraisal assignments are at a high again. I turned down 15 home appraisals in the past week. I just saw this form some appraisers are using. I have a very elderly parent I care for daily.

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    daddyjt wrote: »
    W
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Don’t be surprised if Trump tries to cancel the election this year for an indefinite period.

    Shouldn’t be a problem - everyone can vote on their new free government laptops;-)

    Is that a thing? I didn't get one!
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    I wonder when, and how far, home prices will drop? Maybe suburban homes with big lots will appreciate in value as people try to avoid crowds.
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  • joecoulson
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    I wonder when, and how far, home prices will drop? Maybe suburban homes with big lots will appreciate in value as people try to avoid crowds.

    I hope so...
  • daddyjt
    daddyjt Posts: 3,029
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I wonder when, and how far, home prices will drop? Maybe suburban homes with big lots will appreciate in value as people try to avoid crowds.

    That’s an interesting thought. If the housing market is to take a beating, I would think it would be secondary, after people find themselves without income for an extended period. Hopefully we don’t see too much of that, but the future is certainly murky at best.

    Sounds like a good time to live on 40 acres in rural MT or WY....
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,997
    I am so glad my home is paid for, although I feel like I rent it from the county.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    I am so glad my home is paid for, although I feel like I rent it from the county.

    Same here. So far, and this includes hospital time, I have been able to live on $2500/month Social Security.

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  • daddyjt
    daddyjt Posts: 3,029
    Interesting that precious metals have taken a dive with the DOW...

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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Yes but my ammo keeps going up in value.
  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    Kex wrote: »
    You cannot stop a virus with low interest rates and a travel ban. You need ICU beds, respirators, testing, and social distancing.

    Well, I'd like to agree with you Bosco (Beatrice was already taken) but then we'd both be wrong.

    "you can not stop a virus with a travel ban..." then "you need social distancing".

    'Nuff said there.

    "You need ICU beds...".
    They don't stop the virus. Period. They reduce the risk of the infected person spreading the disease further. Period.
    But that's it. No stopping, merely slowing.

    Long story short: Big difference between slowing a virus spread and stopping it.


    BTW: low interest rates won't stop the virus. That statement falls into the "No Sheet Sheerluck" category.
    So why was that done ? If you can't figure that out, then....
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Why doesn't Pence just ask Trump to marry him? OMG!! What a self serving **** show!!
  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,997
    Pence "we are going to speed testing in the weeks ahead" did I hear that correctly?
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Pence "we are going to speed testing in the weeks ahead" did I hear that correctly?

    That's what he said. And that falls under, well I hope so!
  • daddyjt
    daddyjt Posts: 3,029
    edited March 2020
    ...

    never Mind...

    “Light doth not shine on marble head”.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    daddyjt wrote: »
    ...

    never Mind...

    “Light doth not shine on marble head”.

    A cryptic pfffft. Nothing to rebuke.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,675
    Unfortunately for some of you posting in this thread there's nothing that can be done to your satisfaction, which humors me to no end. I suggest you crawl into your safe space and hug your TP rolls. Geeesh!!!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    I was referring to suspended elections and martial law in tandem. If that occurred I would be as outraged as the guys that made those posts...
    dromunds wrote: »

    And how about some Marshall Law.

    That only happens in socialist dictatorships, not in constitutional republics....

    I think you are incorrect. You should know as a military man that Pearl Harbor after the Japanese attack was one instance. I think there were numerous other examples, during the Civil War, the San Francisco earthquake, the Mormon violence in Naboo, Ill., the Chicago fire. Governors of each state can declare it as well as the President on a national basis IIRC. [/quote]

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    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    edited March 2020
    I suggest that everyone take a little break from the forum and go listen to some of your favorite music.
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    Clipdat wrote: »
    I suggest that everyone take a little break from the forum and go listen to some of your favorite music.

    Done. Later taters!
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    deronb1 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Unfortunately for some of you posting in this thread there's nothing that can be done to your satisfaction, which humors me to no end. I suggest you crawl into your safe space and hug your TP rolls. Geeesh!!!

    Cant just one person admit that they voted for a total fucktard, and apologize for it! It might just spread like the Coronavirus.

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Just watched the press conference, and not really sure what is occurring. However, at least something is occurring, and not denying the outbreak is encouraging.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    verb wrote: »
    deronb1 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Unfortunately for some of you posting in this thread there's nothing that can be done to your satisfaction, which humors me to no end. I suggest you crawl into your safe space and hug your TP rolls. Geeesh!!!

    Cant just one person admit that they voted for a total fucktard, and apologize for it! It might just spread like the Coronavirus.

    Reported for use of vulgar language.

    Hahaha!!
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,675
    deronb1 wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    deronb1 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Unfortunately for some of you posting in this thread there's nothing that can be done to your satisfaction, which humors me to no end. I suggest you crawl into your safe space and hug your TP rolls. Geeesh!!!

    Cant just one person admit that they voted for a total fucktard, and apologize for it! It might just spread like the Coronavirus.

    Reported for use of vulgar language.

    Hahaha!!

    You won't be laughing for long
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    Fucktard isn't censored by Vanilla though!
  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    F1nut wrote: »
    deronb1 wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    deronb1 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Unfortunately for some of you posting in this thread there's nothing that can be done to your satisfaction, which humors me to no end. I suggest you crawl into your safe space and hug your TP rolls. Geeesh!!!

    Cant just one person admit that they voted for a total fucktard, and apologize for it! It might just spread like the Coronavirus.

    Reported for use of vulgar language.

    Hahaha!!

    You won't be laughing for long

    Banned? Do me a frickin' favor. Bout' had it with the bs anyway.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    Don’t let the door get you...
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