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Coronavirus' Real Threat to Everyday Life

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  • Pitchfork51Pitchfork51 Member Posts: 27,330
    salemcoog said:

    I can see it now, The Seattle police will run right by someone with a needle in their arm taking a shit on the sidewalk to knock down the door of a restaurant that has it's lights on.
    Yep
  • GrundleStiltzkinGrundleStiltzkin Member Posts: 61,516 Standard Supporter
    I watched most of the presser. Dow Constantine moves from measures that prohibit a huge swath of economy from earning a living, to making a plea to everyone "continue supporting the arts. Make that donation." Everyone gotta eat, but tone deaf.

    Later, Fascinslee talking about keeping Grandpa from going out. "If you're an older person, and Saturday's are your day to go to the art gallery—which can remain open—don't go." Why exempting art galleries?
  • PurpleThrobberPurpleThrobber Member Posts: 46,111 Standard Supporter

    I watched most of the presser. Dow Constantine moves from measures that prohibit a huge swath of economy from earning a living, to making a plea to everyone "continue supporting the arts. Make that donation." Everyone gotta eat, but tone deaf.

    Later, Fascinslee talking about keeping Grandpa from going out. "If you're an older person, and Saturday's are your day to go to the art gallery—which can remain open—don't go." Why exempting art galleries?

    I fucking hate that guy.

    Not enough to call for his assassination but I hate that guy. Don't twist.



  • 89ute89ute Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 2,477 Swaye's Wigwam

    Yet Trump supporters love cheering him on for being a dick, giving zero fucks, and not acting like a traditional political leader. Got it.
    Show me an example of Trump talking down to the populace and I'll offer any or all of my orifices.
  • HHuskyHHusky Member Posts: 22,420

    If you read the tone and communication of the way Inslee mandated closures vs. how the Ohio governor did, that should tell you everything you need to know about Jay Inslee's ego.

    He gives no fucks as to how his edicts are perceived by the populace.

    The Ohio Governor was contrite and apologetic and asked for cooperation.

    Big difference. One acts like a dick, the other acts like a leader.

    Your favorite "leader" always acts like a dick.
  • TurdBomberTurdBomber Member Posts: 19,994 Standard Supporter
    edited March 2020
    HHusky said:

    Your favorite "leader" always acts like a dick.
    Daddy. Dick. Daddy. Dick. Daddy. Dick.

    Was it a neighbor or a Priest?
  • PurpleThrobberPurpleThrobber Member Posts: 46,111 Standard Supporter
    HHusky said:

    Your favorite "leader" always acts like a dick.
    The great thing about you Progs is the use of absolutes.

  • HHuskyHHusky Member Posts: 22,420

    The great thing about you Progs is the use of absolutes.

    So not quite always. Great defense.
  • PurpleThrobberPurpleThrobber Member Posts: 46,111 Standard Supporter
    HHusky said:

    So not quite always. Great defense.
    I know.

  • TurdBomberTurdBomber Member Posts: 19,994 Standard Supporter
    edited March 2020
    HHusky said:

    So not quite always. Great defense.
    Like you'd know a good defense, Death Row Lawyer.
  • creepycougcreepycoug Member Posts: 23,807
    pawz said:

    Bankruptcy.

    Remember, something like 80% of the population can't afford a $500 emergency. And Jay Inslee just told a large group of those people to stay home indefinitely.



    https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/coronavirus-deaths-trump-stock-market-pandemic-economy-bankrupt-italy-a9394891.html

    I'm not defending Inslee here. Other than the point @PurpleThrobber has made about perhaps showing a little more confidence and giving timelines that he's free to later revise, with which I agree wholeheartedly and for the reasons he gives, I'm not sure what I'd do differently given where he resides and governs.

    With that all said, I honestly don't know a single person who couldn't survive a $500 emergency w/o it bankrupting them. If you were being sarcastic, then fine.

    Still, your point stands. Staying home indefinitely while not getting paid for too long a period of time will fuck some people up. It'll be far north of $500. But for those who will be busted after a week or two, I'm sorry. I have more weighty concerns on my mind.
  • HHuskyHHusky Member Posts: 22,420

    I feel like this is guvmints one chance on the pandemic thing. If they cried WOOF over some bullshit that doesn’t cause much harm, there is gonna be hell to pay. I’m not doing 6 weeks of no school every decade or more as the new normal.
    So again, it’s a no win. If we head it off you’ll say it wasn’t a big deal to begin with.
  • YellowSnowYellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 36,784 Founders Club
    HHusky said:

    So again, it’s a no win. If we head it off you’ll say it wasn’t a big deal to begin with.
    I’m LIPO.
  • GrundleStiltzkinGrundleStiltzkin Member Posts: 61,516 Standard Supporter
    I would love Inslee to be the unthanked hero, who acted boldly on his instincts, then was DAO’ed by a healthy electorate.
  • PurpleThrobberPurpleThrobber Member Posts: 46,111 Standard Supporter
    HHusky said:

    So again, it’s a no win. If we head it off you’ll say it wasn’t a big deal to begin with.
    How does it feel to be the new Hondo?
  • SECDAWGSECDAWG Member Posts: 5,004

    What basis is Inslee using for his power grab?

    Obvious, Democrat.
  • BleachedAnusDawgBleachedAnusDawg Member Posts: 12,428

    What basis is Inslee using for his power grab?

    This is an easy way for the Dems to implement a state income tax. The budget they just passed was based on seriously different numbers and economic conditions than what we have today. The hole they'll need to fill will likely be in the billions. The Dems are going to exploit the shit out of this virus.

    Interestingly, an income tax is the one issue that could give some moderate district seats back to the R's.
  • pawzpawz Member, Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 21,950 Founders Club

    I'm not defending Inslee here. Other than the point @PurpleThrobber has made about perhaps showing a little more confidence and giving timelines that he's free to later revise, with which I agree wholeheartedly and for the reasons he gives, I'm not sure what I'd do differently given where he resides and governs.

    With that all said, I honestly don't know a single person who couldn't survive a $500 emergency w/o it bankrupting them. If you were being sarcastic, then fine.

    Still, your point stands. Staying home indefinitely while not getting paid for too long a period of time will fuck some people up. It'll be far north of $500. But for those who will be busted after a week or two, I'm sorry. I have more weighty concerns on my mind.
    My intent was not to 'blame' Inslee. Statement of fact.


    https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-06-04/the-400-emergency-expense-story-is-wrong

    Apparently, I stand corrected. However, the stock market crashing certainly increases the probability the statistic could soon be true. Sooner than later.
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