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  1. OftenWrong
    Not willing to discuss here. Off topic. The Coronavirus reinforces the notion that nations should become more self-sufficient, especially to cope with emergencies. Trump et al are using it to further their MAGA/ anti-globalism message. Not just them however. China is also helping: Sen. Marco Rubio on breaking US dependence on China for medical supplies Canada must do likewise.
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    Maybe we should invest more in the men who are here. I mean those who are laying around, and those young men who are looking for a future.
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    During the black plague, European villagers blamed the plague on the Jews. Rumours were spread that sinister long-nosed Jews were seen poisoning village wells, late at night. This fear and suspicion probably arose from the fact that the plague did not seem to affect the Jews as much as it did everyone else. This in turn was likely due to their culture, which advocated a higher level of cleanliness and hygiene compared to Europeans. See how that logic works?
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    Today's status update- Doug Ford is an asshole, and you people elected him. So make with the whining now bitches.

    That is all

    1. Argus

      Argus

      Why are you attacking our glorious leader? So brave and noble, is he.

    2. Moonlight Graham

      Moonlight Graham

      You must be a teacher. :lol:

    3. OftenWrong

      OftenWrong

      No, I'm a mental patient.

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    Chaos, panic in Italy after plans for a mass quarantine of the northern provinces are leaked out. Thousands of people are fleeing to the south by car, rail, or whatever means available before the government even had time to put their plans into effect. There are lineups everywhere in stores to buy emergency supplies. The Italian government is imploring people to return. "Sadly, some of the people who fled will have the virus in their lungs, and will spread it to their brothers and sisters." But what choice did they really have, padre? I heard the Italian strain is so contagious, if you come within 6 feet of someone who has it you might as well start making your own funeral arrangements. So for people it's flee, or face CoViD death.
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    I disagree. The larger the confederacy, the smaller appears the individual person. In the EU, respect for individuals' rights extends only so far as those rights comply with their pre-conceived ideal: Standard Man
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    Now that it has spread to many countries, affecting many markets and being used to take and make money, all stats about the virus are politicized and no longer trustworthy. Countries are better off hiding the bodies and not revealing true numbers, to protect their economy until markets stabilize. Somewhat akin to the Canadian method for dealing with Mad Cow Disease, where farmers merely employed a little shoot, shovel, and shut up.
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    The left has utterly imploded, collapsed into a vacuous black hole. Gone beyond the event horizon, beyond credibility for even the most banal partisan. They know, themselves, they are full of it. They have lost, and for them, the game is over. You can see it on their faces on TV, hear it in their tired, exasperated and now ever more shrill dialogue. Yet their message has faded, now no one hears it any more. It is sad yet somehow also glorious to behold. A wonder.   Magnificent... destruction...

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    2. BubberMiley

      BubberMiley

      I don't have the imagination you have so I can't even imagine you imagining me being agitated. I don't think I'd want to anyway.

    3. OftenWrong

      OftenWrong

      or level of intellect, compassion, IQ etc. We know.

    4. BubberMiley

      BubberMiley

      That's for sure. Not even close.

  9. OftenWrong
    Yes I know it's a lot to take in and understand, even for those of us of healthy and sound mind and so must be that much more difficult for you. Let me explain it this way, it shows there's a time and place for everything. Using brutality and violent force sometimes is good, if you want to survive. Of course it's debatable whether or not the left truly wants to survive. Alright I admit it, yes I would approve of that. But only if you and your type were among those rounded up. Because it would be an improvement in any case, virus or no
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    On the contrary, sir, the right is general more anti-authoritarian. Because conservative right wingers do not need to be told what to do. They already know. Rounding up would be the Chinese method, and it appears to work. Meanwhile around the world we see the outcome of what is proposed by the peaceniks. CoViD death
  11. OftenWrong
    Exactly, viruses, or virii have played a major role in human evolution. Only those with a strong immune system will survive. Plus, virii are selective in whom they target it seems. It is interesting to note, in many cases it seems such terrible diseases that spread rapidly in those types of communities you described. The touchy-feely types, the lovey doveys. People who wear lots of perfume, but don't shower that often. You know what I mean.
  12. OftenWrong
    "Keep enemies close, keep friends closer." is Trump's motto. Apparently this phrase is an unsolvable riddle to the liberal mind.
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    Most of Europe has the virus. Right now it is spreading across Italy. For the past several days in a row, Italy has seen upwards of 700 cases per day. Not near as bad as China yet, but will the Italians manage to contain the virus? China seems to be winning the battle. I can only imagine how they were able to mobilize huge resources and move people, immediately and rapidly. An example of the power of Chinese authoritarian force, it could never be pulled off in a western democracy. And now we see the same pattern emerging in Canada and the United States. BC. New York. All those places where lazy assed, latte-sipping leftists congregate and collect their welfare checks.
  14. OftenWrong
    I think the virus story is fading from government radar. There's no point investing big money to counter this. But there's some value in using it to learn and be prepared for next time.
  15. OftenWrong
    Statistics become unreliable when the numbers are very low.
  16. OftenWrong
    The benefits of globalization are showing themselves right here.
  17. OftenWrong
    It's ll about selling violence these days. These are the words, carefully selected, to programme your mind.
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    They should let the students wear the masks people wore during the black plague.
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    That WHO spokesman is a real drama queen. "We are now entering uncharted territory"... Such dark utterances of impending danger. Grave danger, that is.
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    Rollercoaster- But isn't that the time when certain people can make the really big money? Judging by the general media reaction to markets, it doesn't seem very concerning to the US. Not affecting them as much as the other guy perhaps, and maybe they even like this. Trump today- "In a certain way you could say that the borders are automatically shut down, without having to say 'shut down'. But it's affecting the airline industry as it would, and a lot of people are staying in our country, and they are shopping and using our hotels in this country. So from that standpoint, I think there is a positive impact."
  21. OftenWrong

    Well Mr. Bloomberg dropped out, a mere $500 million dollars later. Hee Haw.

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    2. Argus

      Argus

      Chump change to him. He entered late for one reason only; it looked like the left wing of the Democrats was running away with things. Now that Biden appears heading for victory the only thing he can do by remaining in is to divide the moderate vote between them and let Sanders come up the middle. He's not about to do that.

    3. OftenWrong

      OftenWrong

      Apparently real cost could be $1B, as the number I quoted earlier was only the amount spent for advertising. Argus you are right that it would hardly put a dent in his lifestyle. But you make it sound like Bloomberg is some kind of hero who fell on his sword to save democracy. I doubt that his motivations were so noble.

      Some say it is Warren who is costing Bernie Sanders the most political damage by staying in. She represents the softer position on socialism. Not by screaming for revolution into the microphone.

      No doubt Donald Trump is having great fun with it.

    4. Argus

      Argus

      Bloomberg has never made any secret of how much he loathes Trump. He warned Democrats in the 2016 primary of how horrible he would be as president. And he never showed any sign of looking to be president until very late in the game, when it looked like Sanders and Warren were running neck and neck while Biden was collapsing.

  22. OftenWrong
    Not surprised. But you're not here, are ya. I see BC has 4 more confirmed cases this morning. So far as I'm concerned, you big-city west coast urban liberals can go ahead and enjoy your Chinese gravy, to your hearts contentment. Having an extra big helping, fella.
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    Chinese factories closed down, that's why stock markets are re-arranging. Apparently it reduced the visible smog. So little Qwai-Chang got to see what a blue sky looks like in China for a couple days, for the first time in his life. But soon the virus will be contained, then it's back to work you filthy dogs! Fire up the factories. Which wouldn't happen if there was another virus. Let's leave it this way. And so you see my friends, blessed are the viruses, and the death they bring...
  24. OftenWrong
    And might I add, ain't nobody out here buying no moo goo guy pan no more, neither.
  25. OftenWrong
    It will be interesting to watch how this plays out in the various countries it infects. The virus is a challenge to each nation's health care system and leadership as it gets passed around. Kind of like playing soccer. Meantime looks like China is gettin er done. Of course, their government has much greater authoritarian control, and the Chinese people are more subjugated, and more willing to cooperate. Meantime in Europe, they're running like scared rabbits I'll wager.
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