yes this is true BUT we are not them. Their population is very old. They have open borders with the Chinese. And they're about the size of Arizona so we're a hell of a lot bigger
I need to vent, from someone who is completely screwed....
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yes this is true BUT we are not them. Their population is very old. They have open borders with the Chinese. And they're about the size of Arizona so we're a hell of a lot bigger
I can't thank you and others enough. The things people are doing and the way people care here, it's why I'm proud to be part of BBN.
It's just the beginning man, keep the link up, we'll keep the thread going.
Just pay it forward some day.
No, we aren't them. Italy has 8.5 times the population of Arizona. Even here, the death rate is nearly 10x the flu. Just how many deaths are you willing to be glib about?
Thank you so very much, you guys are amazing. Im literally almost to the point of speechless but I want to make sure everyone knows how much it means to me. I'm getting ready to show her in a little bit and I guarantee you, you guys will have made tears of joy. Thank you all again.
She would be super excited to meet you and I hope that gets to happen.
For anyone who missed it, here is the link. Our brother needs our help.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bad-health-and-now-no-income
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Mate no it isn't. About 19,000 have been infected whatever that means because most people don't even show symptoms. 250 or so have died that's nothing. There are more dangerous illnesses that you've accepted as a part of your life. Shutting the country down over it is abhorrent
You've always been a solid dude on this board, I think you're an even better person than I originally thought after seeing you step up here.
Hopefully we're all making a difference.
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Why are you polluting this thread with that talk. Take it back to the political page. This was suppose to be about helping someone.
And you absolutely dont understand. Perhaps you should read what knowledgeable people have to say.
you're a dope and a fear monger. "Knowledgeable people" that are gloating that they've managed to crash the economy and basically institute fascism and martial law in America that's just grand. Over the course of one week we now have less freedom than they have in North Korea. Not one life has been saved but thousands of people and businesses have been ruined and may not recover. The virus isn't a hoax but the sensationalized coverage is.
this is going to go down as the biggest political hit job farce in American and maybe world history. This disease may not even kill as many people that will die in Chicago this year
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What's your opinion of this video?
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...e-inside-italys-hardest-hit-hospital-11960597
Nationwide shutdown because it overwhelms our medical system. That is why are freedoms are going to be temporarily taken away. This is terrible all the way around. It is not a win/win if we lockdown or if we ignore. Now, a more interesting question and discussion would be , How do we improve the medical system as a whole to not be overwhelmed so easily? This is an important discussion because of the likelihood of future virus outbreaks.
If the overwhelming majority of people don't suffer or don't have any symptoms at all how is the health system gonna get overwhelmed? Because Italy's garbage health system couldn't handle it and they have the most old people other than Japan ? No we're not them we gotta live life. A shutdown like this isn't gonna stand past the beginning of April or you're gonna have mass chaos there's gonna be mass crime, looting and there's gonna be anarchy. Neighbor at war with neighbor. I'm talking civil war for the kind of country we wanna be
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The virus has already been slowed down by the social quarantining we have done. We will see in a few weeks if our systems break down. It's not a win/win. I believe if we don't quarantine this virus will overwhelm the health system and do more damage overall. You, disagree and think we should "live life". And that shutting things down will cause more damage then letting the virus run its course. Correct me if I'm wrong - but that's what how I think our discussion is going.
Do we both agree that either decision will have bad consequences?
I think you are right that there will be increased crime etc...especially if we shut down too long. I'm not sure it would be "civil war", but if it's 50% worse than I think it will be, it could get bad.
It's going to be an interesting next couple of weeks.
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Italy ranks #2 in the world in healthcare systems. If you want to make counter points it’s fine and healthy for debate, I would encourage that. But when you through our baseless hyperbole to try and get your point across it jeopardizes not only the validity of your argument but your competency as a whole.
they have destroyed themselves like all of the EU. Let them lie in the bed they've made. It's not gonna be like that here anyway 99.999 percent of people are gonna be just fine and have been just fine
So you are saying that 327,000 deaths from the CoronaVirus is not worth shutting the country down? Remember, that is only direct deaths from the CoronaVirus.
My apologies to the OP. I will stop by discussion so we can get back on topic. BBN help support each other.
AirRaid, you should start a post in the general discussion on your opinion how this plays out. 2 scenarios though. 1 - we ignore or lightly ignore the virus and let it "run it's course". I'd like to see statistics on infected, dead, long term implications of the recovered serious/critical case. Then, 2, We shut everything down and the chaos that ensues. Obviously that has a few scenarios based on the restrictions and length of time with those restrictions.
You are taking a strong stance.. so type it out and let's see if you are right.
AirRaid, you should start a post in the general discussion on your opinion how this plays out. 2 scenarios though. 1 - we ignore or lightly ignore the virus and let it "run it's course". I'd like to see statistics on infected, dead, long term implications of the recovered serious/critical case. Then, 2, We shut everything down and the chaos that ensues. Obviously that has a few scenarios based on the restrictions and length of time with those restrictions.
You are taking a strong stance.. so type it out and let's see if you are right.
Nope. Misapplied. Everyone's actions are influenced by things. Fate implies a lack of choice and control. Being influenced is not being out of control, it means making choices and choosing what can and does influence you.
I just want to take a moment to say thank you all again, so very much. Everyone here has been amazing, if you start to doubt humanity. Please remember times like these. Thank you BBN.
Sorry some dirtbags tried to hijack it and make it political
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I won't get into the other but suffice it to state; A Christians job is to tell the world of God and his goodness, not to make them believe or convince them. That is the Holy Spirits job.
The job is actually very easy once you get over the fear of stating what you believe. God Bless you all...
I won't get into the other but suffice it to state; A Christians job is to tell the world of God and his goodness, not to make them believe or convince them. That is the Holy Spirits job.
The job is actually very easy once you get over the fear of stating what you believe. God Bless you all...
I know some people had other discussions within the thread but there is so much more in this thread. The care and good human nature expressed in this thread, is amazing. Some people got sidetracked it happens, I'm just still overwhelmed at how awesome people are here in BBN.
You aren’t kidding. I had such bad heartburn I couldn’t sleep for over a month and felt like I was dying. Every-time I’d lay down I couldn’t breath. Finally after a battery of tests that showed I was fine, other than the same issue. One night I went to the ER and the doctor said I think you have very bad acid reflux. Two Nexium later and I slept like a baby.
Amen brother, back on track. Kid needs help not a bunch of hot air.
"Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
- Dylan Thomas
Your life has value, it has worth. Some things may be inevitable, but, do not surrender them easily!
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
- Dylan Thomas
Your life has value, it has worth. Some things may be inevitable, but, do not surrender them easily!
"Life should not be a journey to arrive safely in the grave but to arrive broadside, body smoking and used up, body totally used up and wore out proclaiming "WOW what a ride" - (or something similar)- Hunter S. Thompson
Come on guys, lets help a Big Blue Brother out!
