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2 fringe levels on the greens is cute.

1 hour ago, kingdong said:

The drug dealers and criminals are terrified of corporate citizens,what a great idea.

There will be drug dealers and criminals long after guns are gone.  Most countries still have them but no guns.

17 hours ago, steven100 said:

????     I bet he doesn't say too much to her  ....   

can't live with them and can't shoot them. 

This whole 'us' vs 'them' thing will be interesting to follow now that many of the arabic nations are finally making peace with Israel; or are they one and the same?

19 hours ago, Sujo said:

Why, is it the only place that sells?

 

Good to see some social responsibility.

Yes, well said.  Everyone carries on about how difficult it would be to take away the guns in the US but if corporate citizens acted in this way then it would be a lot easier.  Sure there would be a black market but eventually they would be gone.

18 hours ago, simple1 said:

 

As with Tibet, PRC has a policy of Han migration to Xinjiang to dominate / oppress local culture,

 

As a matter of detail, in 1951 India had a population of approx 360 million, now about 1,380 million

I stand corrected but I think I made my point.  As to China's expansionism, I agree also but cannot see that anyone cursed with such a high population would have much other choice, e.g. England to Australia and the Americas.  I have no serious issue with the Chinese people themselves but the CCP is a cold hearted regime with no regard for human rights whatsoever.  Even for their own people.

19 hours ago, Sujo said:

They dont spend anything. Contributors pay it.

which beggars the second question:  What do contributors hope to obtain.

19 hours ago, bunnydrops said:

I'm confused-- are you talking about Trump?

I am sorry.  I did not think that the word 'anyone' would confuse anyone.

13 hours ago, Proboscis said:

I cannot speak for the USA because the public health system is so chaotic and lacking in transparency there. But in other countries, such as the UK, there are plans regarding distribution of vaccine. Unlike the USA where it is said in excess of 40% are said to be so anti-vaccine that they will not avail of a vaccine, other developed countries with educated people are ready to queue up for a properly tested and vetted vaccine.

 

As regards your comment, the FIRST PEOPLE IN THE UK TO RECEIVE THE VACCINE WILL BE THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (NHS) EMPLOYEES. Of course, if you come from the USA you may not have the concept of a NHS but the vast majority of citizens use it and it is paid for by the tax payers. When people get Covid-19, they are treated by the NHS. So, it makes sense to have the doctors and nurses of the NHS to get the vaccine first so that they are protected and will not transmit the virus to patients.

 

In an organized national public health system, it will take months for the vaccine to be distributed. This will be the largest public health initiative for every country. At best, in the UK it will probably take at least 6 months for the vaccine to be distributed to everyone.

 

For the USA, the problem will be that the lack of a public health system will make vaccination difficult. If 50% of the population remain unvaccinated, there will be no "herd immunity." THat means that the USA will continue to have covid-19 circulating and evolving, filling up emergency rooms and creating havoc with the economy.

As regards effectiveness of the vaccine, can I point you to the influenza vaccine that is taken by millions every year. The flu jab never guarantees anyone that they won't get the flu but it does reduce the probability of getting the flu by a huge amount and if a vaccinated person gets infected with the flu, the chances are that they will only suffer mild symptoms. If we can get to a similar situation with Covid-19, even if it means getting a jab every season, especially for those who have preconditions or who are over 50 along with the flu jab, the economy can return to normal and we can get on with our lives.

 

Remember, it is not about the government shutting down - citizens will stop using restaurants, hotels, planes, transport etc as they learn more about the virus and it affects someone in their orbit, such as a friend, co-worker or relative. And I am not just referring to mortality - plenty more patients get long term morbidities, what has been called "long covid." This is where people cannot work because of symptoms or conditions that last long after the infection is gone.

Great comment.  People are also not considering the global consequences that the US faces. E.g. If the rest of the world is virtually virus free but the US refuse to vaccinate then one can only presume that many international borders will be closed to them as nations would not want to import the virus again.

17 minutes ago, Dart12 said:

I'm ok with differing opinions. I still believe in what built America, freedom of speech.  i'm not a part of the current cancel culture being promoted by 'woke' people, erasing history.

Have at it guys.  I know of no one who has ever changed the opinion of another with arguing on forums or social media.

Wish you all well, embrace your freedoms and make sure to use your vote to make your difference.  

 

17 hours ago, Jeffr2 said:

Put up credible links that show the corruption.  If they reference Ukraine, you've drank the Kool Aid.

I have to ask.  Why would anyone spend millions of dollars in order to get this job if not for the fiscal advantages that come with it, and please don't say that it is because they are nice guys trying to bring peace and joy to the world.

The real problem is not the internet.  It is the people who use it and unbelievably seem to have forgotten that in the end it is still just a computer game.  We now have 'social' behaviour of a kind that was unheard of not so long ago. E.g. courts making decisions based on 'social' behaviour.  Why can people not understand that 'social media' is just a game that we play on our computers and not a life reality.

32 minutes ago, 248900_1469958220 said:

....Ok, one is a moron and the other has Alzheimer's?? 

One is a moron and the other has a son that is a bandit.

On 10/28/2020 at 1:05 PM, giddyup said:

Jim Jones got over 900 people to kill themselves in a mass suicide, proves how weak-willed some people are.

Yea, reminds me of most married men. 

7 hours ago, meechai said:

A stiff breeze  would boost his hope as much. ????

 

Biden is done stick a fork in him it will come out clean.  The Dems for better or worse have once again shot themselves in their own foot by putting forth such a candidate as this that none want.

 

To make matters worse his running mate folks would want as president even less. The US Population know with Joe if a miracle occurred & he was elected he would most likely not last the 4 years making Kamala president....THAT is a very scary thought

You are right.  None want him but everyone will vote for him just to get rid of Trump. 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

People who had recovered, including those no longer reporting symptoms, exhibited significant cognitive deficits."

So it looks as though Covid 10 has been around for a very long time then. 

9 hours ago, connda said:

As there is waning antibody immunity against every other virus and pathogen "over time."
What's the purpose of the article other then fear-mongering in order to further excite the overly-excitable. 

Well, like all else that boggles the mind, it makes Murdoch et al much richer.

On 10/26/2020 at 12:26 PM, mtls2005 said:

 

Not sure its stupidity, nor arrogance?

 

Given that the president could have easily won re-election had he made even the slightest effort to 'pretend' to lead the fight against COVID-19.

 

Instead he, and his 'administration' literally made every single bad/wrong decision possible. Honestly, a monkey throwing darts could have done better. 

 

It seem like, owing to some pyschogical/character flaw or accelerating mental deterioration, he really wants to lose (not be president any longer).

 

So that requires contributing the deaths of thousands of Americans, and generally soiling the country on his way out.

 

Will be interesting to see how much burning and looting he does if he loses, during his lame-duck term. 

 

If he loses, my guess is that he will not all of a sudden start acting "presidential".

 

 

 

Just reading the other article about the cult guy that got 120 years, so it seems that there is no amount of stupid people that will follow him, Trump that is.

3 hours ago, TooBigToFit said:

These cult followers seem to be weak stupid people. It's amazing how many there are around the world, here in Thailand and pretty much everywhere. Why are they so desperately in need of these goon leaders? Have they never read a history book? Have they never criticized others? I don't get it.

Don't worry mate, you are not alone.  The upside though is that if you are half intelligent then you will have no problem finding followers.  People are sheep.