Louisiana issues statewide stay-at-home order to combat coronavirus spread

burningmetal · 03-30-2020, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Rugby, who said they do not want you to live? Allowing high-risk people to remain isolated while those that can and want to work do so is not wishing harm to anyone.

A shut down and restart of an economy has never been attempted. Its like a body and longer circulation is stopped, the more damage is done.

You are concerned with living and health.... When unemployment hits 20% that will be 60 Million people without healthcare. When the tax base dries up that will kill Medicare/Medicaid/Social Security... How will your healthcare be then?

I want you to live, and i want you to have healthcare in August lol.

BTW, my loving mother is 71 so please do not think my thoughts were formed in a vacuum.

While you and I are in complete agreement about this virus, and how it should actually be handled, I think you missed what "The Dude" really said. He didn't merely suggest that the at risk people should self-isolate. He's saying the world is over populated (which is nonsense) and that we should just let "nature" kill the "weak", so we'll no longer be over populated. Which, again, is total nonsense, and it's kind of sick.

It's a fact, that people die in the thousands from viruses every year, because of age or preexisting conditions. And if at risk people don't protect themselves properly, they have themselves to blame, unfortunately. Which is why this whole shutdown is idiotic. But the way The Dude said it, came across as saying the more weak people that die, the better. And there is just no place for that kind of talk.

TheOak · 03-31-2020, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

While you and I are in complete agreement about this virus, and how it should actually be handled, I think you missed what "The Dude" really said. He didn't merely suggest that the at risk people should self-isolate. He's saying the world is over populated (which is nonsense) and that we should just let "nature" kill the "weak", so we'll no longer be over populated. Which, again, is total nonsense, and it's kind of sick.

It's a fact, that people die in the thousands from viruses every year, because of age or preexisting conditions. And if at risk people don't protect themselves properly, they have themselves to blame, unfortunately. Which is why this whole shutdown is idiotic. But the way The Dude said it, came across as saying the more weak people that die, the better. And there is just no place for that kind of talk.

I understand what he said, he throws out extremist views either because he has them or for shock value here to get a rise out of people... and it works... either way that wasn't the first place that I have heard it.

My reply to him was not by any means intended to be read as though I am in agreement with him. Which I am not...

Rugby Saint II · 03-31-2020, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

While you and I are in complete agreement about this virus, and how it should actually be handled, I think you missed what "The Dude" really said. He didn't merely suggest that the at risk people should self-isolate. He's saying the world is over populated (which is nonsense) and that we should just let "nature" kill the "weak", so we'll no longer be over populated. Which, again, is total nonsense, and it's kind of sick.

It's a fact, that people die in the thousands from viruses every year, because of age or preexisting conditions. And if at risk people don't protect themselves properly, they have themselves to blame, unfortunately. Which is why this whole shutdown is idiotic. But the way The Dude said it, came across as saying the more weak people that die, the better. And there is just no place for that kind of talk.

burning metal, my friend, I like the way that you view life. There are other options besides killing off the elderly. In some cultures the people love and revere the elderly and ensure that they are taken care of. We need to remember that the elderly spawned the next generation. Maybe these folks agree that culling the herd is the answer would rather wait a couple of decades until they are up there in age. They might look at things differently.

And if this is about the money and cost of caring for the elderly then how about not giving out huge bonuses to Corporations CEO's? Or maybe we eliminate the tax write offs for corporations. Here is another thought. If such a large chunk of our money goes to defense spending then cut it back to a more manageable number. The corporations that get these contracts make billions and get tax write offs as well. We have the money to take care of every American. Now we just need to get the corporate loving lawmakers out of office.

Here's another thought. America first. We give away billions in aid every year while we have a homeless problem at home. Just sayin'. The money is there! Rant over!

03-30-2020, 07:55 PM	#1
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Louisiana issues statewide stay-at-home order to combat coronavirus spread Originally Posted by TheOak Rugby, who said they do not want you to live? Allowing high-risk people to remain isolated while those that can and want to work do so is not wishing harm to anyone. A shut down and restart of an economy has never been attempted. Its like a body and longer circulation is stopped, the more damage is done. You are concerned with living and health.... When unemployment hits 20% that will be 60 Million people without healthcare. When the tax base dries up that will kill Medicare/Medicaid/Social Security... How will your healthcare be then? I want you to live, and i want you to have healthcare in August lol. BTW, my loving mother is 71 so please do not think my thoughts were formed in a vacuum. While you and I are in complete agreement about this virus, and how it should actually be handled, I think you missed what "The Dude" really said. He didn't merely suggest that the at risk people should self-isolate. He's saying the world is over populated (which is nonsense) and that we should just let "nature" kill the "weak", so we'll no longer be over populated. Which, again, is total nonsense, and it's kind of sick. It's a fact, that people die in the thousands from viruses every year, because of age or preexisting conditions. And if at risk people don't protect themselves properly, they have themselves to blame, unfortunately. Which is why this whole shutdown is idiotic. But the way The Dude said it, came across as saying the more weak people that die, the better. And there is just no place for that kind of talk. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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03-31-2020, 06:58 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: Louisiana issues statewide stay-at-home order to combat coronavirus spread Originally Posted by burningmetal While you and I are in complete agreement about this virus, and how it should actually be handled, I think you missed what "The Dude" really said. He didn't merely suggest that the at risk people should self-isolate. He's saying the world is over populated (which is nonsense) and that we should just let "nature" kill the "weak", so we'll no longer be over populated. Which, again, is total nonsense, and it's kind of sick. It's a fact, that people die in the thousands from viruses every year, because of age or preexisting conditions. And if at risk people don't protect themselves properly, they have themselves to blame, unfortunately. Which is why this whole shutdown is idiotic. But the way The Dude said it, came across as saying the more weak people that die, the better. And there is just no place for that kind of talk. I understand what he said, he throws out extremist views either because he has them or for shock value here to get a rise out of people... and it works... either way that wasn't the first place that I have heard it. My reply to him was not by any means intended to be read as though I am in agreement with him. Which I am not... Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-31-2020, 02:31 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Louisiana issues statewide stay-at-home order to combat coronavirus spread Originally Posted by burningmetal While you and I are in complete agreement about this virus, and how it should actually be handled, I think you missed what "The Dude" really said. He didn't merely suggest that the at risk people should self-isolate. He's saying the world is over populated (which is nonsense) and that we should just let "nature" kill the "weak", so we'll no longer be over populated. Which, again, is total nonsense, and it's kind of sick. It's a fact, that people die in the thousands from viruses every year, because of age or preexisting conditions. And if at risk people don't protect themselves properly, they have themselves to blame, unfortunately. Which is why this whole shutdown is idiotic. But the way The Dude said it, came across as saying the more weak people that die, the better. And there is just no place for that kind of talk. burning metal, my friend, I like the way that you view life. There are other options besides killing off the elderly. In some cultures the people love and revere the elderly and ensure that they are taken care of. We need to remember that the elderly spawned the next generation. Maybe these folks agree that culling the herd is the answer would rather wait a couple of decades until they are up there in age. They might look at things differently. And if this is about the money and cost of caring for the elderly then how about not giving out huge bonuses to Corporations CEO's? Or maybe we eliminate the tax write offs for corporations. Here is another thought. If such a large chunk of our money goes to defense spending then cut it back to a more manageable number. The corporations that get these contracts make billions and get tax write offs as well. We have the money to take care of every American. Now we just need to get the corporate loving lawmakers out of office. Here's another thought. America first. We give away billions in aid every year while we have a homeless problem at home. Just sayin'. The money is there! Rant over!
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