OT Coronavirus: America in chaos, News and Updates. One million Americans dead and counting

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  1. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    Well, I guess that's one way to resolve the TP shortage.

    I think I'd rather put in a bidet.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Pretty sure this was filmed in my backyard.
     
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  3. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    shoot your shot.
     
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    But apparently they all seem to be able to make money and at least withstand something like this. I know another casino that didn't fair so well and owner had to file bankruptcy. That guy made out pretty well though. I guess he is pretty popular with about 60 million voters. Maybe only 50 million now though if you ask him he will tell you it's actually much higher than that.
     
  5. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Ah, yes, President Trump.
     
  6. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Whats your guess on the infection rate? Do you think its over/under 5% of the population right now?
     
  7. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    It's spring, everyone has hay fever. We're not shutting down the world over hay fever. More people have died eating peanut butter in the last 20 years then people have died from Chinese hay fever virus.
     
  8. SlyPokerDog

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    I'd go with 5%.
     
  9. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Sadly, once we can get universal testing - It'll probably be higher than 5%.
     
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    crandc Well-Known Member

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    Hay fever isn't contagious.
     
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    Due to how rapidly this virus spread to all corners of the world. I believe the infection rate is over 5%.

    I also believe many people are infected without showing obvious symptoms, or feeling ill. Therefore they are not aware they are spreading the virus.

    We may never know how many people will be infected, who they are, and the true mortality rate. All we will know is how many tested positive, and how many of those that tested positive that will die from this this virus.

    Unless a test is develop that can determine if someone has, and, has ever had the virus in the past. And test everyone. We are just guesstimating.
     
  12. yankeesince59

    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    ...I'm setting the over/under at 2.5% for the US.
     
  13. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Trader tested positive.
     
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    I feel this should be posted again... It's disturbing that this is basically the sole source of news for so many people.

     
  15. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    I hear Obi-Wan is a lot more effective.
     
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    Idaho is unconcerned with virus or economic collapse. They took time instead to pass two anti-transgender bills. The bills will probably not stand up to legal challenge, costing the state hundreds of thousands of dollars in court battles. Priorities.
     
  17. yankeesince59

    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    Unbelievable, isn't it? They seem to change course depending on whatever the prevailing winds are, regardless of merit.
     
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    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    Yeah, from what I understands that's the reasoning behind it...those floor traders are literally on top of each other at times.
     
  19. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    They will be once the numbers start going up there
     
  20. oldfisherman

    oldfisherman Unicorn Wrangler

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    I live in Idaho. Idaho has been way ahead of most states on the virus topic. So I call BS.

    One of the bills stops boys from unfairly competing in girls sports. It is my understanding that girls already are required to be gender tested before competing. So this bill may not be necessary.

    Not sure on the second bill you mention. I would need to research it.
     
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