Me_ Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 hour ago, samurai said: How does asking common sense questions about a number posted on Twitter which is not properly contextualized have anything to do with family? Please explain. That’s the tone deaf part bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, samurai said: Without testing you cannot get an accurate understanding of it though. Many places seem to prefer managing the virus without proper data. That's the danger though with Texas. Opening things up without getting a reliable idea of what really is happening. Easier to 'close the door' before the problem comes in vs 'closing the door' afterwards. They don't know for sure either way right now imho. Unnecessary gamble. Edited May 1, 2020 by NewbieCanuckFan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, NewbieCanuckFan said: That's the danger though with Texas. Opening things up without getting a reliable idea of what really is happening. Easier to 'close the door' before the problem comes in vs 'closing the door' afterwards. They don't know for sure either way right now imho. Unnecessary gamble. I have been to Texas numerous times. The born and raised there are pretty hardcore about not liking gov't in their lives. Remember the big flooding of Houston in 18 - that was ultimately attributed to minimal city planning over the past few decades during its large growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Timbermen said: Isn't that what we just had? Isn't that why we are quarantining? Then the flu season ends and it can't live as long in warm dry conditions. Assumptions so far. No one knows until we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, samurai said: I have been to Texas numerous times. The born and raised there are pretty hardcore about not liking gov't in their lives. Remember the big flooding of Houston in 18 - that was ultimately attributed to minimal city planning over the past few decades during its large growth. Look at the history of Nepomuceno Seguin - a Tejanos who played a big role in the independence of Texas from Mexico. Ended up often loathed by both sides (Mexico & non-Tejanos in Texas). Mexico because of his role in freeing Texas from Mexico and non-Tejanos because they thought he was actually aiding Mexico (that's IN SPITE of his role in the independence of Texas) and the distrust of Tejanos (again, in spite of them fighting FOR the independenc of Texas from Mexico). A huge state (as big as many countries) with an interesting history. Edited May 1, 2020 by NewbieCanuckFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Let's use the Titanic as an example. Easier to slow down and keep a sharp watch for icebergs. Or stop altogether and wait until first light. Than it is going full speed hoping your lookouts will spot an iceberg in time. Especially in an age without radar, sonar, GPS, etc. Or your lookouts don't even have a set of binoculars. And you've been warned of an ice field in your path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 hours ago, samurai said: How does asking common sense questions about a number posted on Twitter which is not properly contextualized have anything to do with family? Please explain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 hours ago, samurai said: How does asking common sense questions about a number posted on Twitter which is not properly contextualized have anything to do with family? Please explain. How does discounting the infection rates of those in care homes..... make any sense..... ? Every life matters. Every one infected is loved by family and friends no matter their age and current health condition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 hours ago, samurai said: How does asking common sense questions about a number posted on Twitter which is not properly contextualized have anything to do with family? Please explain. Legitimate question. Just where are you coming from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: How does discounting the infection rates of those in care homes..... make any sense..... ? Every life matters. Every one infected is loved by family and friends no matter their age and current health condition. you make no sense and save your platitudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 hours ago, samurai said: Answering with questions is how you usually go about getting clarification on something. It is a good skill to have. And is especially important when the other person doesn't make much sense. Ok...so why exactly are you asking questions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungass Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/04/30/protesters-gathering-outside-capitol-amid-covid-19-restrictions/3054911001/ Stable geniuses. Edited May 1, 2020 by Dungass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, spur1 said: Legitimate question. Just where are you coming from? There is a book called How to Lie with Statistics written in 1954. How to lie with Charts was published this year and it looks more at misleading visual information. In neither of those books does it say you must share family details before raising questions about stats and numbers. So no not a legitimate question. Edited May 1, 2020 by samurai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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samurai Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, spur1 said: Ok...so why exactly are you asking questions? how about reading the exchange between me and the OP - that will answer your questions. We were talking and if you read it you will see it was very civilized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 minute ago, samurai said: how about reading the exchange between me and the OP - that will answer your questions. We were talking and if you read it you will see it was very civilized. That’s a matter of opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, spur1 said: That’s a matter of opinion. yes, you can have those on a message board. don't forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) Quebec schools back May 11. No masks provided for teachers... Shame on you Quebec. Teachers there should refuse to report without proper PPE. “Our experts from public health tell us it’s not necessary,” Roberge said. “So we are not going to start supplying equipment if our experts tell us it’s not necessary. Quebec’s decision contrasts that of a country such as France, which is requiring teachers to wear masks supplied by the government. https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/caqs-back-to-school-plan-will-be-topic-of-virtual-national-assembly-debate/wcm/2324fbb5-113d-40f2-a699-5f8af9a3570f/ Edited May 1, 2020 by kingofsurrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, samurai said: yes, you can have those on a message board. don't forget that. Yes and unfortunately some get soooo old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, spur1 said: Yes and unfortunately some get soooo old. What I do in that situation is just scroll over them and definitely don't respond to them. You can also use the block out. I have never done that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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