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jonnyboy said:
Is he trying to give financial aid to Americans and freeze rent and mortgage payments for people who’ve lost their income source?

Oh...

But he says nice stuff though.
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He's clearly communicating the actions that he's taking, and he's taking responsibility for them.
He's not talking out his ass, telling lies, blaming previous administrations, blaming the media, etc.
He's even setting a good example by not having a dozen human props standing shoulder-to-shoulder behind him.

So yeah, he says - and does - nice stuff. The kind of stuff that an actual leader says and does in a crisis.

I'm not generally a Cuomo fan. But he's a welcome counterpoint to President Ialonecanfixit.

barfo
 
ehizzy3 said:
I now have a migraine...I was right this is the end
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It's true, I've even seen a guy with long hair and a long beard carrying a sign to that effect.
 
Orion Bailey said:
So my mother is in a retirement facility in newburgh.
Last night a resident tested positive. they are now in full lockdown....

i almost grabbed her last weekend to get her out In case something like this happened...

she is fine but now im concerned she is locked in with the virus.
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Considering that half the deaths in America were of really old people who got infected by healthcare workers because they were held prisoner in "nursing homes" I'd be seriously considering breaking her out somehow. That's tough. People's lives are going to take drastic turns before this is through.
 
Orion Bailey said:
The panic, in my opinion is from the media fear mongering.
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I've seen no panic anywhere. Nothing close. A few disgruntled shoppers and nothing more. Was up in PDX the last few days and thoroughly enjoyed driving in 1960's traffic. No road rage or angry drivers. Traffic deaths will probably be the lowest in decades this year. Less chances of school or mall murders by crazies. Pretty much everyone seems to be on board except Bernie's millennials who are determined to kill their grandparents for their inheritance.
 
barfo said:
He's clearly communicating the actions that he's taking, and he's taking responsibility for them.
He's not talking out his ass, telling lies, blaming previous administrations, blaming the media, etc.
He's even setting a good example by not having a dozen human props standing shoulder-to-shoulder behind him.

So yeah, he says - and does - nice stuff. The kind of stuff that an actual leader says and does in a crisis.

I'm not generally a Cuomo fan. But he's a welcome counterpoint to President Ialonecanfixit.

barfo
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As the most uneducated redneck motherfucker I’ve ever met in my entire life once said...

“Sayin it and doin it is two different things”
 
hoopsjock said:
They absolutely are not
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So Ive had to go in to work everyday and this morning the roads were basically barren when they’re normally full. Almost all the businesses in our area at work were closed (parking lots empty), the only places I saw a lot of traffic were Walmart and Fred Meyers. So it (anecdotally) seemed like people were staying in.
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
So Ive had to go in to work everyday and this morning the roads were basically barren when they’re normally full. Almost all the businesses in our area at work were closed (parking lots empty), the only places I saw a lot of traffic were Walmart and Fred Meyers. So it (anecdotally) seemed like people were staying in.
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Couldn't have a more opposite experience than you the last week. Roads are jammed. Businesses are flooded with people just out and about not caring. Every parking lot shopping center I drive by is full.

I drove by a skate park today and there were well over 200 people mostly crowded around in big groups.
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
So Ive had to go in to work everyday and this morning the roads were basically barren when they’re normally full. Almost all the businesses in our area at work were closed (parking lots empty), the only places I saw a lot of traffic were Walmart and Fred Meyers. So it (anecdotally) seemed like people were staying in.
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I have a friend who works at Office Depot. He said the worst location in the district is up 250% week to date. His location is up 600%.
 
Minstrel said:
Nobody, including the media, is recommending panic.
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They (the fake news left-owned media) are actively and constantly blathering on 24/7 that people are indeed panicking, scared, confused and on the verge of utter despair. It's another deliberate disinformation campaign to unseat the President which "coincidentally started the day after their fake impeachment turned to dust. It's a fucking lie just like everything they've said since the day Trump announced he was running. They've covered nothing of informational value to help citizens in our emergency and it's disgusting and treasonous.
 
hoopsjock said:
Couldn't have a more opposite experience than you the last week. Roads are jammed. Businesses are flooded with people just out and about not caring. Every parking lot shopping center I drive by is full.

I drove by a skate park today and there were well over 200 people mostly crowded around in big groups.
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Interesting since we dont live that far apart. I know that in our business park every single business but ours is closed and we are open mainly because of the feds. The park we normally take our kids too (Dogwood park in cornelius) has been completely barren, which surprised me.
 
hoopsjock said:
I have a friend who works at Office Depot. He said the worst location in the district is up 250% week to date. His location is up 600%.
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When I come home tomorrow Im gonna drive by Office Depot! Wonder why their business would go up with this, people need office supplies to work at home?
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
Interesting since we dont live that far apart. I know that in our business park every single business but ours is closed and we are open mainly because of the feds. The park we normally take our kids too (Dogwood park in cornelius) has been completely barren, which surprised me.
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My experience is similar to yours. Was on the road for the first time this week today and it was barren. I think most people are taking this seriously. Except young people. My 19 year old nephew won’t stay home.
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
When I come home tomorrow Im gonna drive by Office Depot! Wonder why their business would go up with this, people need office supplies to work at home?
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It wouldn’t. Unless people are using copy paper to wipe their ass.
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
When I come home tomorrow Im gonna drive by Office Depot! Wonder why their business would go up with this, people need office supplies to work at home?
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For one, it's tax time and many entire industries are operating out of their homes and need to keep physical records. For example Realtors are not going in to the office and Title companies are doing 95% of their work from home. In Beautiful Central Oregon that's probably 6-7,000 people in just one industry. I'm using about 10 times the paper and ink I normally do. Also I assume many people are replacing their old pc's and such in prep for being at home. Not all businesses are threatened, some will thrive and new niches will be born. Home entertainment is exploding and I expect the music industry will move away from in-person concerts to a more intimate VR experience in your living room.

:cheers:
 
MARIS61 said:
They (the fake news left-owned media) are actively and constantly blathering on 24/7 that people are indeed panicking, scared, confused and on the verge of utter despair. It's another deliberate disinformation campaign to unseat the President which "coincidentally started the day after their fake impeachment turned to dust. It's a fucking lie just like everything they've said since the day Trump announced he was running. They've covered nothing of informational value to help citizens in our emergency and it's disgusting and treasonous.
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Is this a joke?
 
MARIS61 said:
For one, it's tax time and many entire industries are operating out of their homes and need to keep physical records. For example Realtors are not going in to the office and Title companies are doing 95% of their work from home. In Beautiful Central Oregon that's probably 6-7,000 people in just one industry. I'm using about 10 times the paper and ink I normally do. Also I assume many people are replacing their old pc's and such in prep for being at home. Not all businesses are threatened, some will thrive and new niches will be born. Home entertainment is exploding and I expect the music industry will move away from in-person concerts to a more intimate VR experience in your living room.

:cheers:
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10x paper? I dont know why people would print, maybe they dont have much work to do.
Tax is extended to July.
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
When I come home tomorrow Im gonna drive by Office Depot! Wonder why their business would go up with this, people need office supplies to work at home?
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Some people are upset at the fact businesses are open like Home Depot. It's kinda hard to believe that they will slow the Coronavirus with keeping businesses open like they are. All it takes is a few morons and a few people. And Trump keeps on with his 15 day shit. Even Grocery stores and Pharmacy's but I get it. Not everyone does the online thing and people need there prescriptions and food.
 
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jonnyboy said:
As the most uneducated redneck motherfucker I’ve ever met in my entire life once said...

“Sayin it and doin it is two different things”
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Yes, and as I pointed out at least twice, he's both saying it and doing it.

barfo
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
When I come home tomorrow Im gonna drive by Office Depot! Wonder why their business would go up with this, people need office supplies to work at home?
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I think it's more like they're loading up on the latest tech for when they're quarantined.
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
So Ive had to go in to work everyday and this morning the roads were basically barren when they’re normally full. Almost all the businesses in our area at work were closed (parking lots empty), the only places I saw a lot of traffic were Walmart and Fred Meyers. So it (anecdotally) seemed like people were staying in.
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The beach towns are apparently overcrowded this evening with all the selfish people who still decided to go forward with spring break plans.

Again, people aren't taking this seriously. Until it's an order to stay home there will be a certain percentage that won't comply.
 
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