Quote from: Possum on March 12, 2020, 06:29:49 AM
The places that have very little of the virus, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Russia,ect  all closed their borders back in January. Wow, looks like if you can control who comes into your country, you can control what diseases come into your country. Wonder if any dems are listening.

Trump knows the truth and that's why we're not having the issues the rest of the world is suffering. Sadly, the Dims are hoping for American deaths so they can blame Trump, but if you look at their track record for success, I think they're in for a huge letdown.

How sad it that, a party that's supposed to love the country, would wish for the deaths of Americans? Trump killed China, he can definitely end the Communist DNC.

I'd hate to be someone who would be accused of spreading conspiracy theories...But...isn't it coincidental that when the attempt to impeach Trump failed that something just came out of China that is collapsing the world economy and along with it President Trump's strongest case for reelection, which is the great economy he has created.  It's no secret that China wants Trump gone so they can return to business as usual.

So...are we panicking about this yet or nah?

The markets have tanked. My favorite league canceled their season.

Every event in town is canceled.



I dunno...things seem serious now. Every night I watch the news and there's another 100+ deaths in Italy

Quote from: joesixpack on March 12, 2020, 08:10:21 AM
So...are we panicking about this yet or nah?

The markets have tanked. My favorite league canceled their season.

Every event in town is canceled.



I dunno...things seem serious now. Every night I watch the news and there's another 100+ deaths in Italy

I don't think the majority of Americans are in a panic over it, while some are glued to the TV and panic buying, the rest take it for what it is and prepare and stay home.
I'm in the latter category where I know the threat is very real, but also know it's my responsibility to be vigilant. The govt can only do so much.

Quote from: 1 CAT FAN on March 11, 2020, 08:31:08 PM
The NCAA made the unprecedented decision Wednesday to hold its men's and women's basketball tournaments without fans because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

"While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States," NCAA president Mark Emmert said in a statement. "This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed."

Emmert told The Associated Press that canceling was considered.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28885422/ncaa-says-tournament-go-fans

ACC cancels the rest of basketball tournament. Awards Florida State as tournament champions.

Trump Could Have the Virus.

Brazilian Official Pictured With President Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus

https://twitter.com/DailyCaller/status/1238144001485819904

Sacramento County announces ending all 14-day quarantines and releasing high-risk people into the general public

https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-03-12-theyre-trying-to-spread-it-sacramento-county-announces-ending-coronavirus-quarantines.html

hy in the world would they be doing this?

Quote from: wally on March 12, 2020, 03:10:25 PM
Sacramento County announces ending all 14-day quarantines and releasing high-risk people into the general public

https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-03-12-theyre-trying-to-spread-it-sacramento-county-announces-ending-coronavirus-quarantines.html

hy in the world would they be doing this?

They're liberals, they want to hurt Trump as much as possible.
Seriously, that's the only thing I can think of. This is my hometown, the left destroyed it!

My own shanty Irish opinion of course but my take on this is it is politically motivated PANIC, restrict people from China, Italy or wherever there seems to be a majority of cases, canceling St Patricks day parades and gatherings over 250 like the leftist idiots in maryland are trying to due is just complete nonsense.

The United States on Friday summoned China's ambassador after a senior official in Beijing tweeted the "ridiculous" suggestion that the US military started the Covid-19 pandemic, the US State Department said.

David Stilwell, the top US diplomat for Asia, gave a "stern representation" to Ambassador Cui Tiankai a day after foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian tweeted the conspiracy theory.

"China is seeking to deflect criticism for its role in starting a global pandemic and not telling the world," a State Department official said.

"Spreading conspiracy theories is dangerous and ridiculous. We wanted to put the government on notice we won't tolerate it, for the good of the Chinese people and the world," the official said.

Zhao, in tweets both Putonghua and English that gained wide traction on Chinese social media, a day earlier suggested that "patient zero" in the global pandemic may have come from the United States – not Wuhan, where cases were first reported late last year.

"It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation," tweeted Zhao, who is known for his provocative statements on social media.

Scientists widely believe that the pandemic started in a market in Wuhan that sold exotic animals for consumption.

Cui, in contrast to Zhao, is known for his diplomatic approach and has publicly called for US-Chinese cooperation against the pandemic. (AFP)

https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1514382-20200314.htm

This thing is beginning to become similar to one of those Hollywood movies.

The struggle is real and has entered into Rod Serling territory.

https://twitter.com/Wienermobile/status/1238232995624030215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1238232995624030215&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wivb.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fcoronavirus-causes-wienermobile-to-cancel-scheduled-events-for-the-near-future%2F

The lesson here is the republican party today is a danger both to democracy and to the people. The effort starting largely by Reagan to destroy government shows today. South Korea is ahead of us in virus testing as is China. Thoughtful conservatives learn this lesson and vote for progress next time.  Trump answers tough questions from reporters like a school yard bully. Shooting the messenger is the response of the guilty. Time to bring back government of the people not special interests.

"The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government."  Thomas Jefferson

'Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?' As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.'https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-fire-pandemic-team/

"Every Wednesday morning, a group of conspirators meets to plot out how to most effectively attack the federal government. This is not a group of rag-tag terrorists – they wear $2,000 suits and occupy powerful positions in society. But their ideas are politically radical and they do pose a real threat to the normal workings of government in the U.S. They are a group of leading conservatives who believe that government is a malevolent force in society and they have a fierce determination to drastically cut it back. They are convinced that the central problem in our country is too much government – too many social programs, too many regulations, and too much taxation – and they are committed to doing something about it." 

http://www.governmentisgood.com/articles.php?aid=9

"For decades conservatives have been demonizing government and not enough has been done to defend it.  Ever since Ronald Reagan declared in 1981 that "Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem," Republicans have been waging a political war against this institution. They have been joined in this anti-government crusade by libertarian thinkers, Tea Party activists, right-wing media pundits, and wealthy corporate lobbies.  This powerful political coalition blithely ignores anything good about government and conducts a relentless smear campaign against this institution.  They constantly play upon the fears and insecurities of average Americans and encourage them to blame all their problems on big bad government."   http://www.governmentisgood.com/

Quote from: midcan5 on March 14, 2020, 04:37:50 AM
The lesson here is the republican party today is a danger both to democracy and to the people. The effort starting largely by Reagan to destroy government shows today. South Korea is ahead of us in virus testing as is China. Thoughtful conservatives learn this lesson and vote for progress next time.  Trump answers tough questions from reporters like a school yard bully. Shooting the messenger is the response of the guilty. Time to bring back government of the people not special interests.

"The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government."  Thomas Jefferson

'Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?' As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.'https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-fire-pandemic-team/

"Every Wednesday morning, a group of conspirators meets to plot out how to most effectively attack the federal government. This is not a group of rag-tag terrorists – they wear $2,000 suits and occupy powerful positions in society. But their ideas are politically radical and they do pose a real threat to the normal workings of government in the U.S. They are a group of leading conservatives who believe that government is a malevolent force in society and they have a fierce determination to drastically cut it back. They are convinced that the central problem in our country is too much government – too many social programs, too many regulations, and too much taxation – and they are committed to doing something about it." 

http://www.governmentisgood.com/articles.php?aid=9

"For decades conservatives have been demonizing government and not enough has been done to defend it.  Ever since Ronald Reagan declared in 1981 that "Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem," Republicans have been waging a political war against this institution. They have been joined in this anti-government crusade by libertarian thinkers, Tea Party activists, right-wing media pundits, and wealthy corporate lobbies.  This powerful political coalition blithely ignores anything good about government and conducts a relentless smear campaign against this institution.  They constantly play upon the fears and insecurities of average Americans and encourage them to blame all their problems on big bad government."   http://www.governmentisgood.com/

A couple of things here. One, were not a fuckin Democracy, and Two, Reagan had a good start in gutting an over bloated govt.
Yes, big govt is evil, it creates absolute nothing but red tape and bureaucracy, it's sole goal is self preservation and to do that it needs to write rules for its very existence.
The few simple rules the fed was charged with, but you idiot libs tried to handicap, yes, protecting our borders, that was the main purpose of a Federal Govt, to protect the states!!!

But idiots like you have grown govt well beyond its simple purview and started to see it as some all might God designed to slap States Rights into submission and protect people, cradle to grave.

Let me be the first to enlighten you.
We're in the process of gutting the Fed and taking it back to what our Founders had intended.
If you didn't buy insurance for yourself, then too God damn bad, it is not govts responsibility to coddle your worthless ass, that is your responsibility!!!

You have a truly warped view of what our govt is supposed to do, I suggest you read the Constitution now and again. No where does it say other people should pay for your worthless ass if you get sick, that has always been your responsibility!!!!!

Democrats and their left-wing media minions have wasted no time politicizing the coronavirus outbreak to attack President Trump. Unfortunately for them, the facts smack them in the face.

This week, the New York Times called the coronavirus the "Trumpvirus,"  and the rest of the Left gleefully cheered for a stock market crash in the hopes that it'll hurt Trump's chances for reelection.

Notably, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Mike Bloomberg accused President Trump of waiting too long to counteract the spread of the coronavirus.

https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/03/01/obama-waited-until-millions-of-americans-were-infected-with-swine-flu-1000-died-before-acting-892677?fbclid=IwAR36imjVxBYrZPxhlOfucD-TfiM1SthX81qIlyN8zJBXNr149F8Xm1FAR5s

While the outbreak of the covid-19 virus itself is not a hoax, the media and the rest of the Democrats an NeverTrumpers have created a hoax by treating this SARS 2 virus as if it were the end of the world.  They have crashed the market and are doing a great job of instilling a panic and destroying the great economy that President Trump created.

The "Hoax" is the way they have hyped this as opposed to the way the media acted to calm fears during past pandemics such as SARS, Ebola and Swine Flue.