sonoman Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, thedestroyerofworlds said: Don’t come out to play-ay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 minute ago, sonoman said: Lots of couples shopping at Costco tonight. At least they’re limiting it to two and not whole families. One of my local stores has a body out front that makes sure you use the hand sanitizer and only allows 1 shopper in. If you don’t like it go to the other store. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, janisahockeynut said: Jester That sounds very reasonable and I think more people would accept that most times But with every thing there is always, the "but", which sometimes is just as valid Could your wife not stay outside the store, could you? What happens if everyone uses that same reasoning? Now, if the store, controls who goes in and when...….hey I am all for it And support your process 100% In Nanaimo today, I went to Costco...…...I swear to god there was a line up 700 ft long, maybe more I just left...……...I then went to Home Depot, where there was a maze made out of pallets that people had to follow to enter the store. There was an employee letting one in , one out, and everyone was practicing safe distancing in line...…………….I felt very comfortable, and everyone in line was in good spirits So, IMO, it is on the store and on the persons I went at 6:30 and only about 10-15 minute wait to get in (Nanaimo). They have staff around the warehouse with signs to remind people of social distancing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Trump threatens to adjourn both chambers of Congress Edited April 16, 2020 by Me_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwen Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 15 minutes ago, spur1 said: The answers were pretty plain to me. The real world is not black and white. The question that was asked WAS black and white and all it required was a yes or a no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Me_ said: Trump threatens to adjourn both chambers of Congress As the empire collapses. He thinks he is Ceaser and will become the supreme ruler, but alas he is only Nero and will golf as the empire disintegrates. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cerridwen said: The question that was asked WAS black and white and all it required was a yes or a no. Please the questions were 20/20 hindsight questions and did not come close to deserving a simple yes or no. Trump would be proud however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionized27 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, coastal.view said: it is a virus it is not arnold in disguise it does not search out "prey" in the sense you suggest why give it these extra features??? I believe the reference was to the majority of deaths related to this virus are focused around nursing/care home residents. Those residents are certainly the most vulnerable in society. This is certainly not giving the virus "extra features" or "fear mongering'. It's stating simple facts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, coastal.view said: it is a virus it is not arnold in disguise it does not search out "prey" in the sense you suggest why give it these extra features??? He wasn’t wrong. Covid-19 is more dangerous to some than others. All are ‘prey’, but some classes, such as immune deficient, and those with underlying health issues are more susceptible. That said, young people and healthy people have died too. The virus can kill anyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, coastal.view said: but it is nonsense appears to be founded on fear mongering a virus is a virus it does not possess intention to track or pursue prey it is spread through people by inattention to distancing and other clearly identified methods it is people who allow it to thrive we need to continue to be disciplined to defeat this virus we have it within our control to effectively stop this virus the virus without assistance from hosts (us people) is in fact powerless... why flip the focus? Not at all viruses act the same nor impact the same. This one is particularly easy to spread/contract even when asymptomatic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Lionized27 said: I believe the reference was to the majority of deaths related to this virus are focused around nursing/care home residents. Those residents are certainly the most vulnerable in society. This is certainly not giving the virus "extra features" or "fear mongering'. It's stating simple facts. right the use of the word "prey" should just be ignored ok then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, coastal.view said: but it is nonsense appears to be founded on fear mongering a virus is a virus it does not possess intention to track or pursue prey it is spread through people by inattention to distancing and other clearly identified methods it is people who allow it to thrive we need to continue to be disciplined to defeat this virus we have it within our control to effectively stop this virus the virus without assistance from hosts (us people) is in fact powerless... why flip the focus? Of course that's how it works, because it needs a mode of transmission doesn't change the fact that it moves from victim to victim, taking out the most vulnerable of the species. It invades the body, uses cells to replicate itself and then causes the host to pass it on to the next host. Seems predatory to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Sharpshooter said: Not at all viruses act the same nor impact the same. This one is particularly easy to spread/contract even when asymptomatic. the language is empowering a mindless entity why do that ? it is a completely inaccurate portrayal it is a risk it is dangerous because it harms us that is true it blossoms and spreads by our own action and activity it does not possess any means of self transportation or mobility we move it by our ignorance, stupidity, carelessness so maybe focus on us and don't empower it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Lionized27 said: I believe the reference was to the majority of deaths related to this virus are focused around nursing/care home residents. Those residents are certainly the most vulnerable in society. This is certainly not giving the virus "extra features" or "fear mongering'. It's stating simple facts. Just like a predator does........it takes out the weak and compromised, the easy targets and then when those are gone moves on to the next most vulnerable etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, coastal.view said: right the use of the word "prey" should just be ignored ok then Sometime people speak in metaphors. Learn to distinguish between metaphorical speak and literal speak. It will serve you well when speaking to others. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Just now, coastal.view said: the language is empowering a mindless entity why do that ? it is a completely inaccurate portrayal it is a risk it is dangerous because it harms us that is true it blossoms and spreads by our own action and activity it does not possess any means of self transportation or mobility we move it by our ignorance, stupidity, carelessness so maybe focus on us and don't empower it That's where youre wrong. Why do we sneeze and cough when we are infected with a virus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 minute ago, stawns said: Just like a predator does........it takes out the weak and compromised, the easy targets and then when those are gone moves on to the next most vulnerable etc etc. how does it move on ? you are daft? we move it on it does not move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Just now, stawns said: That's where youre wrong. Why do we sneeze and cough when we are infected with a virus? cough into your arm maintain distance you don't understand the recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, coastal.view said: the language is empowering a mindless entity why do that ? it is a completely inaccurate portrayal it is a risk it is dangerous because it harms us that is true it blossoms and spreads by our own action and activity it does not possess any means of self transportation or mobility we move it by our ignorance, stupidity, carelessness so maybe focus on us and don't empower it Weirdest post of the year. Edited April 16, 2020 by Me_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 minute ago, coastal.view said: the language is empowering a mindless entity why do that ? it is a completely inaccurate portrayal it is a risk it is dangerous because it harms us that is true it blossoms and spreads by our own action and activity it does not possess any means of self transportation or mobility we move it by our ignorance, stupidity, carelessness so maybe focus on us and don't empower it If the entity is mindless, then how will it be empowered, which requires sentience? I can do this all night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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