Bespin 4238 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 We sure don't forget that Australia was for many centuries the prison of the world, where to send thiefs and murderers. Why we can't send them our coronavirus cases? Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4700 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 9/2/2020 at 9:06 AM, PuhgreÞiviÞm said: Why do all you foreigners forget that Australia is divided into six states and two territories?! 1/ We don't know 2/ We don't come from a land down under 3/ We don't give a Castlemain XXXX * * delete where inapplicable Quintus 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AC1 2540 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 13 hours ago, PuhgreÞiviÞm said: I've heard that kind of rhetoric is what wins elections. Jay said no politics! Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, AC1 said: Jay said no politics! Elections aren't political, per se. They're about the civic decision of choosing a government. Link to post Share on other sites
BLUMENKOHL 1044 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 23 hours ago, Quintus said: Casting a line for Blume [FLAME ON!!!]... I naturally agree word for word with Prof. Sunetra Gupta at the beginning of the report. Like untrendy garments, everything eventually comes back into fashion. How I now picture Blume because I uttered the "H" and "I" words again: Bro, read what I've said in this thread. "We don't know if herd immunity is possible with this virus" ≠ "there is no herd immunity." Nothing's changed yet. We still don't know nuthin about herd immunity and COVID When you don't know, err on the side of being careful. The only evidence in favor of it is that Southeast Asia is fairing shockingly well, but that seems to be herd immunity acquired over time to other varieties of coronaviruses. If you are a blind worshipper of the Church of Herd 'Munity, rally together and go screw some HIV+ people and let me know how that Herd 'Munity works out for you. Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Abolish the police! https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/coronavirus-pregnant-victorian-woman-filmed-arrest/news-story/cdd5dd3ed140416489c1925e4e6aef8d Link to post Share on other sites
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BLUMENKOHL 1044 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, Quintus said: Better than avoiding triggers and then one day snapping and burning a neighbors shop down as a “protest!” Besides, our struggle filters the weak newbies. Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 4238 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Abolish the australians first! Link to post Share on other sites
Arpy 3707 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 18 hours ago, Bespin said: We sure don't forget that Australia was for many centuries the prison of the world, where to send thiefs and murderers. Why we can't send them our coronavirus cases? Australia is dealing with trying to get our second wave under control in each state. We reopened too soon after our lockdown and the people unfortunately couldn't be trusted to follow the guidelines - we were beginning to see a worrying trend in the growth of cases which would've put us in the same boat as other countries who didn't have effective measures in place like the US and the UK. Each state has effectively closed their borders over here and we're now waiting to see what will happen next. In short - we don't want outsiders and preferably we would've followed New Zealand's swift and decisive actions. There's been little evidence that herd immunity is the correct solution, epidemiologists have claimed that herd immunity would only work if we had a working vaccine but that the loss of life would be catastrophic if we didn't have other preventative measures. 7 hours ago, PuhgreÞiviÞm said: Abolish the police! https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/coronavirus-pregnant-victorian-woman-filmed-arrest/news-story/cdd5dd3ed140416489c1925e4e6aef8d Unsurprisingly this has only added to the fire of dissent and unrest in the country, however it's not the hullabaloo the media are spinning it as - this woman organized an event over social media to protest the lockdown laws and would've put people's lives in danger. This is no joke and the fact she's pregnant is irrelevant. On 9/2/2020 at 10:52 AM, PuhgreÞiviÞm said: The Victorian government wants everyone locked down indefinitely. It's not indefinite, our cases are down and the longer we can sustain no new cases, the more likely we are able to open. There are people protesting this decision as if it were a dictatorship, but last I checked I can still post my beliefs and thoughts openly, I can still go outside, I can still shop (within reason). We have living examples of real totalitarian societies, our state isn't one of them. I'm not unsympathetic to the plight of those who have been screwed over by their government, everyone has been in some way (except the large corporations), but invariably these are often the same people who voted that government in. crumbs 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6201 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Open it up. If Walmart, Costco and all the other chain stores can be open the entire pandemic and be considered safe, everything else can open up. It's ridiculous. Bellosh 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 Yeah, the Victorian people let Premier Andrews down huh. They let him down. Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 HIV and Covid-19 is a bad comparison. Once HIV is in your system, it never leaves, and will eventually kill you. On the bright side, it is a hard virus to catch. Whereas Covid-19 lasts inside you for a brief time and runs its course. Link to post Share on other sites
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6201 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 We're all gonna die!!! Oh, wait. No we're not. Link to post Share on other sites
Arpy 3707 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, PuhgreÞiviÞm said: Yeah, the Victorian people let Premier Andrews down huh. They let him down. No, the anti-mask covidiots let themselves down and the rest of Australia - people have died because of their ignorance, arrogance and incompetence. People having parties, with all their extended families. I'm not saying the Victorian government isn't culpable - the hotel security bungle, lack of coordination and preparedness with aged-care facilities - though that disaster has come from higher-up in the federal government. 2 hours ago, Gruesome Son of a Bitch said: Open it up. If Walmart, Costco and all the other chain stores can be open the entire pandemic and be considered safe, everything else can open up. It's ridiculous. The equivalent supermarkets over here in Australia is open, but we have measures in place to avoid contact and community transmission. Other workplaces and businesses which have public seating and close contact aren't the same thing as grocery stores where there is at least some way to maintain social distancing. Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, Arpy said: No, the anti-mask covidiots let themselves down and the rest of Australia - people have died because of their ignorance, arrogance and incompetence. People having parties, with all their extended families. Oh toughen up. It's just a virus. Link to post Share on other sites
Fabulin 2482 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I was recently in a Berlin pizzeria (adjacent to the central bus station, no less) and there were 0 anti-covid measures, other than a conspicuous absence of cuttlery. Business as usual. Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbo 3077 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 this is disappointing Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 4238 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 In Quebec we now have a new colour-coded regional alert system. My region is still green! The four levels are: Vigilance (green). Basic measures Activities maintained in compliance with provincial health rules. Early warning (yellow). Strengthened basic measures Activities maintained in compliance with health rules, but with added enforcement, such as increased fines. Required when there's an increase in transmission. Moderate alert (orange). Intermediate measures New measures that target specific sectors and activities where the risk of transmission is deemed higher. Maximum alert (red). Maximum measures Includes targeted additional and more restrictive measures that could extend to prohibiting non-essential activities, while avoiding provincewide confinement. Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Vic Premier bans the Last Rites Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Even a stopped clock....😔 Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 People are going crazy for this surgical mask crap Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbo 3077 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, bruce marshall said: Even a stopped clock....😔 That’s some load of bullshit Arpy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Bilbo's another covid wimp Link to post Share on other sites
BLUMENKOHL 1044 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 In the South, we don’t have people giving each other the stink eye. Almost all people are wearing their masks and going about their day. When they get far from each other, they take em off and breathe. We even dine outdoors without masks while distanced from others. Australia, like California, must be a nation of cowards. Link to post Share on other sites
mstrox 4093 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 We have tests scheduled for tomorrow. My spouse and I are (likely) just having an asthmatic/bronchial/allergic reaction to paint fumes as we painted our kitchen on Sunday and Monday with poor ventilation, but never can be certain I guess...we also canceled our socially distant grandparents' day plans for the weekend to be on the safe side. Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Just spread the fucker. We're all gonna get it anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
mstrox 4093 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Nah Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4700 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 2 hours ago, mstrox said: We have tests scheduled for tomorrow. I wish you all the best, Mike, for you, and your wife. I went to hospital last week, and I'm going again, next Tuesday. Nothing to do with COVID, though. mstrox 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbo 3077 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 hours ago, BLUMENKOHL said: In the South, we don’t have people giving each other the stink eye. Almost all people are wearing their masks and going about their day. When they get far from each other, they take em off and breathe. We even dine outdoors without masks while distanced from others. Australia, like California, must be a nation of cowards. Aside from a few tinfoil hat wearers her there’s been no issue with masks. People just get on with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Arpy 3707 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 11 hours ago, BLUMENKOHL said: In the South, we don’t have people giving each other the stink eye. Almost all people are wearing their masks and going about their day. When they get far from each other, they take em off and breathe. We even dine outdoors without masks while distanced from others. Australia, like California, must be a nation of cowards. We haven't seen the case numbers or deaths other western countries have, like the US and the UK and that's thanks to a government and populace (largely) who follows scientific and medical advice. Anyone arguing the reverse had better count their losses before making a judgement call on the actions of other nations. @bruce marshall We publicly ostracize people who don't follow the mask laws, because, and let me be perfectly clear: wearing a mask and taking other preventative measures is for the sake of the society and not the individual. It's no one's right to infect another person and potentially kill them. Surprisingly JWFan is one of the only places online where I've encountered blatant disregard for covid safety. You're not being contrarian, you're being anti-science and look like a dumbass. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post KK 2872 Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 54 minutes ago, Arpy said: Surprisingly JWFan is one of the only places online where I've encountered blatant disregard for covid safety. You're not being contrarian, you're being anti-science and look like a dumbass. JWFan sadly offers shelter and protection for some loons who wouldn’t last very long in society. Nick Parker, Arpy and Edmilson 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Wojo 2407 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 The internet empowers basement virgins to be whoever they want to be. Nick Parker 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Arpy said: We haven't seen the case numbers or deaths other western countries have, like the US and the UK and that's thanks to a government and populace (largely) who follows scientific and medical advice. Anyone arguing the reverse had better count their losses before making a judgement call on the actions of other nations. @bruce marshall We publicly ostracize people who don't follow the mask laws, because, and let me be perfectly clear: wearing a mask and taking other preventative measures is for the sake of the society and not the individual. It's no one's right to infect another person and potentially kill them. Surprisingly JWFan is one of the only places online where I've encountered blatant disregard for covid safety. You're not being contrarian, you're being anti-science and look like a dumbass. I can hardly breathe in the fuckin thing. Get rid of them. Nick Parker 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Arpy 3707 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Oh please, I wear one for like an hour everyday walking my dogs, and they do get stuffy, but it's no real inconvenience. Bilbo 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Walking your dogs? You're outdoors! That Daniel Andrews is a nutjob. gkgyver 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4700 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Up here, there are no rules about wearing face-masks outside. They are only mandatory in shops, taxis, and on pubic transport. Link to post Share on other sites
AC1 2540 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Exactly 6 months ago the Coronavirus was officially a pandemic. Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4700 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Yay! Happy 6 montheversary, COVID Link to post Share on other sites
AC1 2540 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I was going to ask for one minute silence, Richard. Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4700 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Oh. Ok. Link to post Share on other sites
mstrox 4093 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 It varies by state here, but in my state we are required to wear masks outside in situations where we can not effectively distance 6 feet or more. I live in a suburb where I’ve never had a problem - it’s not crowded and we can easily just cross the street if someone is coming on the same sidewalk - but when my kid and I are out for a walk I keep masks in my pocket just in case. If we lived in the nearby city, we’d probably have to regularly wear a mask outside during awake hours due to foot traffic. Link to post Share on other sites
JoeinAR 1407 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 My coworker Mary died Thursday from Covid. She was the glue in my 4 person office. She tested negative initially but it was false. I knew once they put her on a ventilator she was in bad bad shape. She is my 3rd coworker to die from the disease. I knew Mary for 19 years. Be safe out there. Fabulin, Naïve Old Fart, Holko and 2 others 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbo 3077 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 1 hour ago, JoeinAR said: My coworker Mary died Thursday from Covid. She was the glue in my 4 person office. She tested negative initially but it was false. I knew once they put her on a ventilator she was in bad bad shape. She is my 3rd coworker to die from the disease. I knew Mary for 19 years. Be safe out there. Sorry for your loss. That's terrible man. Naïve Old Fart and JoeinAR 2 Link to post Share on other sites
KK 2872 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I'm really sorry to hear that Joe. That's awful. JoeinAR and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mstrox 4093 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Damn - I’m sorry, Joe. Naïve Old Fart and JoeinAR 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BLUMENKOHL 1044 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 On 9/10/2020 at 10:53 PM, PuhgreÞiviÞm said: I can hardly breathe in the fuckin thing. Get rid of them. If your lungs don’t got what it takes, you’re off to the glue factory, Godzilla! Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7221 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 They're shit Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4700 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 @JoeinAR, I echo everything that everyone has said, about your co-worker. Be safe, out there. JoeinAR 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbo 3077 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I see the vaccine trials in the U.K. were able to start back up again. Good news! Hopefully it can progress quickly. mstrox 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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