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El Guapo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:39 pm I think it's more that Fauci is too honest.

A New Jersey mother died from coronavirus without knowing that her two children also got infected and died shortly before she did, The New York Times reported.
Grace Fusco, 73, died Wednesday and was unaware of the deaths of her oldest son and daughter from Covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
A relative told the newspaper that four other children also have coronavirus and remain hospitalized -- three in critical condition. CNN has reached out to a family representative but has not heard back.

El Guapo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:39 pm

malchior wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:28 pm

$iljanus wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:46 am Tuned in to the daily Trump Coronavirus briefing and turned it right off when Trump was talking about how no one was working harder than the head of the FDA, then said “maybe Tom Pence...and me”.

He can't have rallies so why not just do a 'look at me, look at me' routine on tv. It is turning into weird state tv with all these boot lickers heaping praise on this pile of shit. It is very, very hard to watch. Worse I instinctively don't believe a word they say. Notice also that Fauci is missing. My guess is he was getting too much credit.

I think it's more that Fauci is too honest.

$iljanus wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:06 pm

El Guapo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:39 pm

malchior wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:28 pm

$iljanus wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:46 am Tuned in to the daily Trump Coronavirus briefing and turned it right off when Trump was talking about how no one was working harder than the head of the FDA, then said “maybe Tom Pence...and me”.

He can't have rallies so why not just do a 'look at me, look at me' routine on tv. It is turning into weird state tv with all these boot lickers heaping praise on this pile of shit. It is very, very hard to watch. Worse I instinctively don't believe a word they say. Notice also that Fauci is missing. My guess is he was getting too much credit.

I think it's more that Fauci is too honest.

I’m hoping he’s giving his throat a rest. And hope he’s not positive for Covid-19.

I've been mulling over the @MRC_Outbreak modeling report on #COVID19 mitigation and suppression strategies since it was posted on March 16. Although mitigation through social distancing may not solve things I believe we can bring this epidemic under control. 1/19

Smoove_B wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:43 pm This is something that likely needs more traction, but I'll share it here and summary (broadly) the implications. It's kinda scicene-y, but I think an honest accounting.

https://twitter.com/trvrb/status/1240444821593944064

I've been mulling over the @MRC_Outbreak modeling report on #COVID19 mitigation and suppression strategies since it was posted on March 16. Although mitigation through social distancing may not solve things I believe we can bring this epidemic under control. 1/19

Basically, the social distancing is a "fire stop" activity to try and limit our medical systems from being overwhelmed. If it works - meaning if we can get people to do this - and we can accomplish flattening, that doesn't actually address the issue of how to deal with the virus. More to the point, if the curve is flattened, the very worst thing then would be for everyone to rush out and start doing everything they were doing prior to aggressive social distancing. We're not all suddenly immune and able to return to normal. If we tried that, there would be a second (or third) wave of infections and the whole thing would start over again (chaos, deaths, etc...)

Instead, he's suggesting in part (and rightfully so) that we need to start thinking about how to identify people that had the disease and are now immune. Individuals that are no longer at risk and can return to normal life function. To do this would require an insane amount of testing, ideally done at home. But once it's been determined that you've already had it and are fully recovered, there's no reason so continue to distance yourself.

Of course all that comes after more aggressive testing and contact tracing to continue to suppress spread. This really is the cornerstone to everything - until we can get a handle on early identification and figure out exactly where this virus is (at a community level) social distancing is our only realistic option.

I guess the point with all this - and why I've been white-knuckled for the last few weeks is because without the ability to offer protection (aka a vaccine) we're doing the next best thing to prevent spread (social distancing). Realistically this cannot continue until a vaccine arrives (~18 months from now) so we need to start figuring out ways to make sure we're not going to have another outbreak (and wave of chaos) in early May when everything thinks its super terrific fun time to come outside and go back to normal.

GungHo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:12 pm

$iljanus wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:06 pm

El Guapo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:39 pm

malchior wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:28 pm

$iljanus wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:46 am Tuned in to the daily Trump Coronavirus briefing and turned it right off when Trump was talking about how no one was working harder than the head of the FDA, then said “maybe Tom Mike Pence...and me”.

He can't have rallies so why not just do a 'look at me, look at me' routine on tv. It is turning into weird state tv with all these boot lickers heaping praise on this pile of shit. It is very, very hard to watch. Worse I instinctively don't believe a word they say. Notice also that Fauci is missing. My guess is he was getting too much credit.

I think it's more that Fauci is too honest.

I’m hoping he’s giving his throat a rest. And hope he’s not positive for Covid-19.

Who the hell is Tom Pence? Is that the VP's brother that is scouring Facebook to figure out how to deal with the virus? Or is it worse than that?

El Guapo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:46 pmRealistically, is there any way to achieve this in the United States under an incompetent and malicious federal government? Hypothetically speaking.

Smoove_B wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:57 pm

El Guapo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:46 pmRealistically, is there any way to achieve this in the United States under an incompetent and malicious federal government? Hypothetically speaking.

The scientific community and parts of the private sector have been genuinely impressing me over the last week. I can only hope they're able to overcome the incompetence and arguable malfeasance of the leadership currently heading the federal effort.

By way of example, the NJ ABC relaxed their regulations and my local craft brewer started delivering his beer to customers as of yesterday. Every little bit helps, particularly when I've turned to day-drinking while thinking about Trump.

Close up of President @realDonaldTrump notes is seen where he crossed out "Corona" and replaced it with "Chinese" Virus as he speaks with his coronavirus task force today at the White House.

Hospitals sound alarm on funding for supplies to treat patients, protect workers

This needs to happen and SOON, according to the nation's hospitals: THREAD

Daehawk wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:44 pm Thats a big font. Is he blind

Just got off phone with Dr. Peter Slavin, president of Mass General. He is looking for anyone with a 3D printer to help make masks. He says there is a formula online. “I would hope companies across the country...would start making masks later this afternoon.”

Smoove_B wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 3:21 pm https://twitter.com/PerryNBCBoston/stat ... 2441560066

Just got off phone with Dr. Peter Slavin, president of Mass General. He is looking for anyone with a 3D printer to help make masks. He says there is a formula online. “I would hope companies across the country...would start making masks later this afternoon.”

LawBeefaroni wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 3:24 pm What about the filters? Those can't be printed, can they?

Mobilizing our 3D Printing team and HP’s Digital Manufacturing Partner Network to design, validate and produce essential parts for medical responders and hospitals. This includes parts such as ventilator valves, breathing filters and face mask clasps, as well as entirely new parts such as plastic door handle adaptors which enable easy elbow opening to prevent further spread of the virus. We will make available any HP proprietary design files for these parts so they can be produced anywhere in the world and are also helping end-customers bridge potential supply chain interruptions by expanding distributed print-on-demand capabilities.

Scraper wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:32 am
How in the hell are we going to pay for hand outs to most Americans?

$iljanus wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:57 pm

GungHo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:12 pm

$iljanus wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:06 pm

El Guapo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:39 pm

malchior wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:28 pm

$iljanus wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:46 am Tuned in to the daily Trump Coronavirus briefing and turned it right off when Trump was talking about how no one was working harder than the head of the FDA, then said “maybe Tom Mike Pence...and me”.

He can't have rallies so why not just do a 'look at me, look at me' routine on tv. It is turning into weird state tv with all these boot lickers heaping praise on this pile of shit. It is very, very hard to watch. Worse I instinctively don't believe a word they say. Notice also that Fauci is missing. My guess is he was getting too much credit.

I think it's more that Fauci is too honest.

I’m hoping he’s giving his throat a rest. And hope he’s not positive for Covid-19.

Who the hell is Tom Pence? Is that the VP's brother that is scouring Facebook to figure out how to deal with the virus? Or is it worse than that?

Oops, Mike Pence. Sorry bout that.

Defiant wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:15 pm GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

Does anyone still go to Gametop? I think the last time I was in one was 5-10 years ago (and I didn't find anything to buy then, either)

NEW: After assuring the public about the government's coronavirus preparedness, Senate Intel chair Richard Burr, in one day, sold off up to $1.6 million is stock.

A week later, the market began its fall.

His committee was receiving daily briefings.

Defiant wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:15 pm GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

Does anyone still go to Gametop? I think the last time I was in one was 5-10 years ago (and I didn't find anything to buy then, either)

Defiant wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:15 pm GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

Does anyone still go to Gametop? I think the last time I was in one was 5-10 years ago (and I didn't find anything to buy then, either)

“We have received reports of local authorities visiting stores in an attempt to enforce closure despite our classification. Store Managers are approved to provide the document linked below to law enforcement as needed.”
The document in question encourages police officers to call GameStop’s corporate headquarters if they have a problem with this policy.

El Guapo wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:29 pm Do you think we can orchestrate an angry pitchfork wielding mob where all the members of the mob are at least six feet apart from each other?

Smoove_B wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:43 pmBut I guess if they were all on an NBA team, they'd magically have tests in 6 hours.

Trump says it may be 'the story of life' that well-connected get testing first

Hate to harp on it but this whole thing has exposed how sick and twisted our system is.