Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 12, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) Never been a "prepper" and kind of always laughed at some of the things they do for fantasy scenario's from pandemics to zombie apocalypses to GTNW to massive economic collapse. Considering the mass panic over this one and who its impacting its becoming a bit more clear as to why some of them do what they do. Its not the impact of the disease itself but the panic and reaction from the public. What happens when a really bad virus spreads globally that impacts all age groups and health status of victims? If this thing settles down and doesn't kill as many as H1N1 will we get a "don't cry wolf" reaction from the media and public or will every scenario from here on out cause this or even more? We get these things every couple years.....always on election years none the less. Edited March 12, 2020 by Highmark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 The two cases close to me were identified last night. The person who’s now hospitalized went into work while symptomatic. He works at the largest employer of manufactured goods in the area and one of the largest in the state. It’ll be interesting to see where this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, spin_dry said: The two cases close to me were identified last night. The person who’s now hospitalized went into work while symptomatic. He works at the largest employer of manufactured goods in the area and one of the largest in the state. It’ll be interesting to see where this goes. OK chicken spin little. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Pretty much like a mild cold virus unless someone has existing severe Health issues.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: OK chicken spin little. He so scared of everything it’s unreal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheaded Stepchild Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Just now, ACE said: He so scared of everything it’s unreal Sounds like he has OCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted March 12, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 Italy isn’t treating anybody over 60 and underlying health conditions get passed over for medical care and sent home.... they are going to find plenty of dead in homes in Italy. they have free govt healthcare and the system has collapsed. Be interesting how our system responds in comparison. this will be the perfect proof of concept on which healthcare is better... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtssrx Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, spin_dry said: The two cases close to me were identified last night. The person who’s now hospitalized went into work while symptomatic. He works at the largest employer of manufactured goods in the area and one of the largest in the state. It’ll be interesting to see where this goes. RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheaded Stepchild Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, jtssrx said: RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Forrest run! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 12, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: OK chicken spin little. 15 minutes ago, ACE said: He so scared of everything it’s unreal 13 minutes ago, jtssrx said: RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN 3 Little Trumps...it’s because of dumbfucks like you that shit doesn’t get fixed and we are always unprepared....bravo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 12, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: 3 Little Trumps...it’s because of dumbfucks like you that shit doesn’t get fixed and we are always unprepared....bravo. Its always the other guy that's the problem. Didn't you say you voted for Trump? Edited March 12, 2020 by Highmark 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: 3 Little Trumps...it’s because of dumbfucks like you that shit doesn’t get fixed and we are always unprepared....bravo. I'm pretty sure I contribute 10x times more than you. Step up your game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheaded Stepchild Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: 3 Little Trumps...it’s because of dumbfucks like you that shit doesn’t get fixed and we are always unprepared....bravo. You're a layabout know nothing who believes everything he reads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtssrx Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: 3 Little Trumps...it’s because of dumbfucks like you that shit doesn’t get fixed and we are always unprepared....bravo. What are you talking about? The US has the lowest number of cases becuase of the Travel Ban on China. By contrast look at Europe, Many Many more cases. What facts do you have that support the argument that Trump's response leaves the US unprepared? Don't you think a big reason we could be in trouble is we rely to much on china? They manufacture all or medical supplies from medicine to Surgical masks. Edited March 12, 2020 by jtssrx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F3600 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 At this point, to justify the Govt Actions, Market reaction, public reaction....we need the deaths. Sounds weird but without this materializing into something at least somewhat catastrophic the reaction next time something similar takes place it will be on ignore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 12, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 52 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: 3 Little Trumps...it’s because of dumbfucks like you that shit doesn’t get fixed and we are always unprepared....bravo. The company the infected guy was at is mercury marine. I haven’t found out what plant he was at, but they’re doing massive screening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, jtssrx said: What are you talking about? The US has the lowest number of cases becuase of the Travel Ban on China. By contrast look at Europe, Many Many more cases. What facts do you have that support the argument that Trump's response leaves the US unprepared? Don't you think a big reason we could be in trouble is we rely to much on china? They manufacture all or medical supplies from medicine to Surgical masks. Identified cases in America is lower due to the lack of testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted March 12, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, spin_dry said: Identified cases in America is lower due to the lack of testing. I believe you are correct. Not to mention you test someone. Tell them they are clear, and then they come in contact with some one a couple days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 12, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, spin_dry said: Identified cases in America is lower due to the lack of testing. Absolutely and also will lower the mortality rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 12, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 Seems to me one of the biggest lessons is the importance of strong borders. Not that some of us haven't been preaching that for a long time. Maybe not this one (yet) but its easy to see how a serious infectious disease could come in by the thousands thru our southern border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted March 12, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 17 minutes ago, Highmark said: Seems to me one of the biggest lessons is the importance of strong borders. Not that some of us haven't been preaching that for a long time. Maybe not this one (yet) but its easy to see how a serious infectious disease could come in by the thousands thru our southern border. Yep, we should be helping Mexico as much as we can for that very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 12, 2020 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Kivalo said: Yep, we should be helping Mexico as much as we can for that very reason. If you had the virus would you rather be in a Mexican HC facility or one in the US? Answer is pretty clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 12, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 hours ago, ArcticCrusher said: I'm pretty sure I contribute 10x times more than you. Step up your game. Yes your self congratulations on a variety of subjects fills this forum yet you still say a lot stupid shit...weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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