AKIQPilot Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem had an impromptu parade thrown in her honor on Tuesday in the capitol city of Pierre. A local construction company organized the parade to show appreciation for her handling of the coronavirus epidemic. Noem, the state's first female governor, was one of a handful of governors not to issue an order shuttering non-essential businesses during the ongoing epidemic. The parade, organized by John Morris of Morris Inc. construction company, featured "literally hundreds of cars," fire trucks and other vehicles honking their horns and sirens while Noem watched, apparently surprised, from a local park. Governor Noem shared video of the event on her Twitter account along with the words, "I am so blessed to serve the people of the great State of South Dakota. You folks made my day!" Governor Kristi Noem ✔@govkristinoem I am so blessed to serve the people of the great State of South Dakota. You folks made my day! 28.5K 5:02 PM - Apr 27, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 9,916 people are talking about this Ads by scrollerads.coMorris told Newsweek that he and his wife came up with the parade as a way to let the governor to know that state residents support her. "We just felt bad that the leadership of our state was kind of getting lambasted for her decision [not to close the state]. In South Dakota when somebody's getting discouraged or down on their luck, that's what we do: We step up for each other." Morris and his wife reportedly organized the parade by sending out "hundreds of text messages" to local friends and business owners. By one of his employee's count, roughly 230 vehicles participated, driving a four-block route from a local high school, past the governor's residence to the capitol building. He said that drivers by asked him and his employees whether they could drive in the procession as well to show their support. The governor was notified by a member of her staff who Morris contacted. "We wanted it to be a surprise," Morris said, "It was a great showing for our governor. It's tough times... but she's been an amazing leader." Kristi Noem, now the Republican governor of South Dakota, speaks at the Conservative Political Action conference (CPAC), on February 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.MARK WILSON/GETTY On March 10, Noem confirmed five state residents had tested positive for coronavirus. One of the individuals had preexisting health conditions that led to their death. "The cases are travel-related," Noem declared at the time. "Without panicking, I encourage all South Dakotans to take this seriously," Noem said during the March 10 press conference, noting that she had no plans to declare a state of emergency. Instead of shuttering businesses statewide, Noem ordered nonessential businesses to allow employees to work from home, placed a limit on social gatherings, required restaurants to offer take-out options only, and instructed people over the age of 60 and other vulnerable groups to take extreme precautions throughout the epidemic. At the time, Noem said restaurants and bar closures weren't necessary in the state because South Dakota hadn't experienced a community spread of the virus. But on Sunday, April 12, the Smithfield Foods meatpacking plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota closed indefinitely after becoming a coronavirus hotspot. By April 15, the state had reported 545 cases linked to the plant, with 438 employees testing positive and 107 additional cases from individuals who had contact with those employees. At the time, the cases linked to the plant represented 55 percent of the state's total cases. Thus far, South Dakota has had 2,245 confirmed coronavirus cases and 11 deaths. It ranks 41st among the 50 U.S. states for the highest number of cases. READ MORE Two Georgia Men Drink Liquid Cleaners In Attempt to Ward Off Coronavirus Stacey Abrams Says Reopening Georgia Was 'Dangerously Incompetent' Health Care Workers File Complaints About PPE Shortages During Coronavirus FIFA Doctor Is 'Skeptical' About Leagues Resuming Seasons Amid Pandemic On Monday, April 13, Noem announced that her state would be the first U.S. state to hold statewide clinical trials for hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a possible treatment for coronavirus On April 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine "have not been shown to be safe and effective for treating or preventing COVID-19," adding that the medications can cause "serious and potentially life-threatening heart rhythm problems," especially when used outside of a hospital setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Instead of shuttering businesses statewide, Noem ordered nonessential businesses to allow employees to work from home, placed a limit on social gatherings, required restaurants to offer take-out options only, and instructed people over the age of 60 and other vulnerable groups to take extreme precautions throughout the epidemic So pretty much a stay at home order without stating it as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Angry ginger said: Instead of shuttering businesses statewide, Noem ordered nonessential businesses to allow employees to work from home, placed a limit on social gatherings, required restaurants to offer take-out options only, and instructed people over the age of 60 and other vulnerable groups to take extreme precautions throughout the epidemic So pretty much a stay at home order without stating it as such. Yep, pretty much. But no shutdown order. @motonoggin posted an article a few weeks back that said SD would become the new epicenter of the fight against the CV unless the state shut down immediately? The article said South Dakota would become the next New York City. Lots of over reaction to the CV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just wondering how many lives it cost not shutting the state down? Hero? Lmao OOOKAAYYY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just now, Mainecat said: Just wondering how many lives it cost not shutting the state down? Hero? Lmao OOOKAAYYY 21 so far if you count every single death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Just wondering how many lives it cost not shutting the state down? Hero? Lmao OOOKAAYYY You tell me, can't wait to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted May 4, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Mainecat said: Just wondering how many lives it cost not shutting the state down? Hero? Lmao OOOKAAYYY Are you assuming deaths wouldnt happen if there was a shutdown? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just now, SSFB said: You tell me, can't wait to hear it. How are things in SD Joel? Is your Governor making the right choices for South Dakota IYO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: How are things in SD Joel? Is your Governor making the right choices for South Dakota IYO? Fine and yes. And I say that as someone who doesn't agree with a decent amount of her policies/decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 She didn’t panic and crush the state economy and put small businesses and employees out of work and money. Hmmm....I think she’s earned a fucking parade based on the rest of the imbeciles we have running our states. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, Zambroski said: She didn’t panic and crush the state economy and put small businesses and employees out of work and money. Hmmm....I think she’s earned a fucking parade based on the rest of the imbeciles we have running our states. Plus all that parade cost was a few gallons of gasoline from the public dole and the rest was people driving their personal rides with a Busch Light in hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I would like to throw her a parade in my pants. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 44 minutes ago, Snake said: I would like to throw her a parade in my pants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Who ever shot that video and got the nice ass in jeans .should get a award. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, Woodtick said: Who ever shot that video and got the nice ass in jeans .should get a award. No kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Jackson Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Not bad at all. Just a slight hint of a gunt forming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, J. Jackson said: Not bad at all. Just a slight hint of a gunt forming. Years ago, Katy Perry was doing her fleshy half time show during the Super Bowl and some dude made a comment that it bothered him that one of her eyes was bigger than the other. I am now looking at you EXACTLY like I looked at him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Jackson Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Years ago, Katy Perry was doing her fleshy half time show during the Super Bowl and some dude made a comment that it bothered him that one of her eyes was bigger than the other. I am now looking at you EXACTLY like I looked at him. I know. I guess that I just notice things other people don't at times. Maybe her flag was up? BTW, I think my teenage nieces were watching KP, I guess I missed it. Edited May 5, 2020 by J. Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, J. Jackson said: I know. I guess that I just notice things other people don't at times. Maybe her flag was up? BTW, I think my teenage nieces were watching KP, I guess I missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, J. Jackson said: Not bad at all. Just a slight hint of a gunt forming. Gunt? I don't think so, she's like 120 pounds. Literal "fun size". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Jackson Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, SSFB said: Gunt? I don't think so, she's like 120 pounds. Literal "fun size". Oh no, don't think that I wouldn't like to mount that in a NY minute. The thing to remember is that the "gunting" years can creep up on you when you least expect it. Just trying to give her a heads up! Edited May 5, 2020 by J. Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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