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We can't talk about fat, stupid, corrupt leaders with horrendous hair. I honor that board rule.

I keep hoping to see some solid data that sheds some light on what underlying conditions are the worst, or which combinations of conditions with certain meds, etc. I think it's still too early to know for sure, although there's some data out there. It's kind of confusing for the layman. We know it's an overactive immune response that gets a lot of (most?) people in trouble. So wouldn't a medication that dampens the immune system be protective? One thing to ponder is whether people with chronic health conditions by definition have immune systems that don't work right.

So odd. I don't even know where to start. Maybe I could start with the fact you are arguing against mitigation but practicing it at the same time. Keep the vulnerable inside and everyone else go back to normal. OK, you first. What are you afraid of? Get in there! Make some new friends!

Stop being logical.

Correct. Why would a discussion of his health lead to a discussion of his leadership, policies, etc. We can't have that here! #thoughtsandprayersgoout

The purpose of mitigation is to protect the health care system from being overwhelmed.

That's a tough policy when a doctor has told you to stay at home and has your economic future in his or her hands. In PA, a medically-ordered stay at home order triggers unemployment eligibility.

Sorry to hear it. Why no unemployment?

What problem?

@SwampD you need to come up with a new question and save this lost three-hour tour (four in Taro's case).

"Significant risk of dying" is the operative term and is quite subjective. Because 95% or 99% of people don't die from an activity doesn't mean the risk isn't significant. It's statistically and personally significant. If there was a 1 in 100 chance you wouldn't return to your home after going grocery shopping tomorrow, you would almost certainly stay home. What if the Sabres announced that 191 people would die in their seats the next time they sell out a game? What would it look like in there? (Softball question, and the sticklers can have fun with my math and terminology.)

Yay! So what does this mean? If L. Ron Hubbard had been A. Ron Hubbard and played in the NHL as an alternate captain I would be correct? I'll take it!

I meant the A for alternate captain.

Which sentence? I'm asking for a friend.

B.J. Hunnicutt would disagree. @New Scotland (NS) Wait... I GOT ONE! Thanks, B.J.

A. Ron Hubbard. Except it's L. Ron, and he never played in the NHL.

Are you sure it's the bulk of the economy? Essential was pretty loosely defined, at least in my state. And the last I heard, over 4,000 exemptions were given to non-essential businesses. Isn't the unemployment rate "only" 16%? Probably unnecessary quibbling about the meaning of "bulk," but it's just not accurate to say the American economy is "shut down." Or that the economy needs to "re-open." That was supposed to be between the two of us. (See what I did there?)

Has our new friend posted on any other topic besides this one? (Yeah, I could look it up.)

Anywho, that doctor from Stanford, here's his chance to put his money where his mouth is. Would he want his kids/grandkids to participate in this? https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/494417-controversial-idea-to-speed-coronavirus-vaccine-gains-ground

"Lockdown" is a joooooke (Lindy impression). You knows who's locked down? The elderly in long-term care facilities and, if they were smart, all elderly people, and people like me with underlying lung disease on an immunosuppressive med. Everyone else is pretty much free to come and go as they want. "Quarantine" has become a bit of social status, and we see it especially among the celebrity class who make it a point to show us how they live. I love Trevor Noah, but I hate when he says things like, "While we're all staying home..." No, not everyone is staying home. Not everyone can. Not everyone has to.

Something to think about is the cost of letting a lot of people get infected. It's not like it's either a turdburger or you die. There are a lot of people in the middle, who get really sick at home or have to go to the hospital for a while. What are the long-term effects of having been moderately to seriously ill with Covid-19? I don't think anyone knows that yet.

Have you ever been typing, not looking at your screen, then look up and see that the text is not there? Maybe you didn't place the cursor in the right spot or maybe the program you thought you were typing in isn't active. Where do all those missing letters go? Do we get them back in the hereafter?

The following seems like a bit of a strawman: I'd say the vast majority of the public, politicians and health officials are only calling for the "lockdown" to continue for a little while longer, until states can safely enter into a phased "re-opening." The writer's use of the word "continuing" makes it sound like people are calling for the "lockdown" to continue until it's 100% safe, until there's a vaccine. He should have written this a month ago. Of course he couldn't have, because he didn't have the data he cited. For better or worse, rightly or wrongly, the idea of "letting it rip" was rejected.

There's hope for some of you. The Get My Payment application finally allowed me to enter my direct deposit info. So I'm making phat pannies and rolling up five dollar bills to snort the powdered sugar. You in, Neo?

Did you not glance at the headline and the first paragraph? I know you have to rebel against everything your cyber-father posts, but no need to start playing dumb. I brought you into this board and I can take you out!