Posts by James Phillips92

gentlecrane8 said:What if Ukraine just followed the Chechnya playbook and cut some sweet deals with Russia to secure its own economic standing and aid? They could ditch NATO entirely and play it smart by cooperating with both the East and the West without all this constant warfare. Imagine them actually focusing on real economic growth instead of just living off empty promises and being pushed into endless conflicts. So far, besides a bunch of weapons—which we all know will come with a massive bill one day—they haven't seen any serious cash from either the European Union or the USA. Honestly, they should just work with anyone willing to actually invest and do business in Ukraine. Why not try to have your cake and eat it too?☕

They might pull that off, but someone’s going to end up in the woods.

pilif12 said:The Ambassador from Kyiv is saying the Russians are getting so close to the center—it's like they're practically in New York City.

Caught my grandma talking this morning—she mentioned she was heading to the shelter. She probably peeked out the window and saw the Russians, or maybe she’s just scrolling through the news and passing it along.

mellownomad7 said:Looks like the connection finally held up, so let's give this another shot. 😁

Basically, we’re looking for justone legit reason to vaccinate minors.

Their bodies are still developing, and since this vaccine is too, we have no clue what the long-term fallout might be.

What they’re giving adults doesn't mean squat when it comes to kids.
If there’s actually something nasty in there, it’ll take seconds for them to crash. 😛

The folks over in Sweden are pretty upfront and precise with their data.

https://experience.arcgis.com/experi...6f9f87457ed9aa

I don't see a single valid reason to jab anyone under 19.

Plus, from what I can tell, the shot isn't even stopping transmission, infection, or people getting sick.

Supposedly it keeps you out of the hospital, but they aren't even seeing those severe cases anyway.

Give me a throwaway, not three, not seven, not fifteen—just one single reason.

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There is exactly one reason: the profit margins for the pharmaceutical companies and everyone else in the supply chain.

Brian Wells3 said:They're healthy right now, and I want to keep it that way. My priority is shielding them from real dangers, and let's face it—COVID carries much higher risks than any vaccine. When it comes to medicine, I listen to the doctors and the experts—just like I listened to the contractors during my massive kitchen remodel.

Not all doctors are on the same page, though. Look, if you have kids and choose not to vaccinate them, that's your call—but don't try to push that agenda on everyone else.

slyfox43 said:During World War II, about 97% of the population made it through, so it wasn't exactly a catastrophic event for the nation at large.

The war wasn't fought everywhere at once. Most people didn't even realize a war was going on.

vividstag6 said:Well, I am vaccinated. That’s why my symptoms were milder the second time around—at least, that’s my belief. My fear doesn't stem from the virus itself, but from the fact that the first time I caught it, it absolutely tore me apart, and I'm still dealing with neurological fallout. Why should anyone else have to endure what I went through, or even worse, just because someone finds wearing a mask "inconvenient"? It seems people refuse to grasp that this virus can deliver pure hell to others... clearly, personal comfort is the only thing that matters...

What does any of that have to do with school? I'm assuming you're already done with it.

Susan James said:But why would we bother testing kids who don't even have symptoms?
And who's picking up the tab for all those tests?

$50-$20 isn't exactly pocket change.

The government will end up picking up the tab with our own money—they’re already claiming they’re short on funds and need to hike up health insurance premiums.

Morgan Peterson said:Precisely. At this point, we aren't even discussing mathematics; we are simply discussing basic logic and reading comprehension.
Is it not true that not every child falls ill from the mumps, yet because a small fraction develops severe complications, we still vaccinate the entire population regardless?

If we're talking logic, we first have to establish whether the COVID vaccine provides lasting immunity—which, so far, it pretty much doesn't—before we can even attempt to compare COVID shots to something like the measles and mumps vaccines.

coastalorca43 said:Božinović on the final solution.

The vaccine is the answer. But for that answer to actually work, everyone needs to be vaccinated across every single soul on this planet

So now you're all sitting there wondering if every child will actually get their turn.

You can really see the impact of the vaccine in Chile.

I'll consider vaccinating my kids once someone gives me a logical reason why healthy children actually need it. Until then—let them get their shots twice a day if they feel like it.

Susan Jackson said:Quincy:

mellowskipper Asks: What exactly is the shock factor here? I’m not following. Are we really acting surprised that someone might grab a snack or a drink during an 8, 12, or even a 24-hour shift? Sent from my iPhone using Reddit

I’m just trolling, honestly—who can really blame someone for acting a little unconventional? I've already picked up a few strikes for it.

It feels like everyone is just throwing kids under the bus lately, all in some misguided attempt to protect a version of the past that clearly isn't coming back. We’ve been watching this same failed cycle play out for over a year now, and it's becoming pretty obvious that these sacrifices aren't actually saving anything.
Today's kids—and by extension, the very future of our society—are the biggest victims of this pandemic. Even though they aren't the ones being directly hit by the virus, and shouldn't even be feeling the indirect fallout, they’re paying the highest price. Think about it: education and social interaction are the bedrock upon which we build our entire future. Replacing that with Zoom classes, banning sports teams, cutting off travel and field trips, and shutting down community centers, cafes, and clubs is nothing short of a catastrophe. On top of that, constantly making children feel guilty for just existing is devastating. This has been dragging on for two years now, especially when you factor in the strikes from our supposedly "empathetic" teachers. It's a mess.
When it comes to raising our kids, we aren't doing it to turn them into future psychopaths or lazy people with zero intellectual drive. Honestly, as long as they don't end up like that, I couldn't care less about anyone else.

I honestly believe the current generation of students is going to settle the score with us later—with interest—because we stayed quiet instead of stepping up to protect them from this mess.

urbantinker8 said:No, I don't think it works quite the way you're describing it.
They’re kissing and hanging out everywhere, and they're constantly without masks. A lot of them aren't wearing them at all because their parents back them up, and we don't really have any way to "force" them to actually put them over their mouths.
There are plenty of other little details too, but I suspect you wouldn't be much interested in hearing them, given that you're just passing by a High School and think you know the deal.

It’s always the older generation—the ones who feel like their era is long gone—complaining about how "immoral" kids are just for hugging or kissing.

James Phillips92 said:It’s high time these so-called child mental health experts actually started working with kids instead of just ranting in the media—stirring up public outrage and pushing boycotts under the guise of "protecting children."

Look, you know we're in a pandemic. You know there are public health protocols in place (and I won't get into how logical or questionable those specific rules are right now—that’s a whole other rabbit hole). You also know kids are struggling. So, instead of just talking, why not roll up your sleeves? Get out there, handle the data, and start doing the actual work.🙂

That's exactly the point. They should be taking the job. She's saying that's where the real issue lies. For most people, that seems obvious enough. It's always easier to prevent something than to fix it after the fact—especially with mental health issues, where "treatment" isn't exactly a magic wand.

slice.of.life. said:Why hasn't there ever been any mass testing for the flu?
Kids really need to stay in school. If a kid gets sick, they just stay home—it’s that simple. Why is everyone making such a big deal out of it?

They haven't done it up to this point. Now, they're using PCR tests for the flu. Most people end up having either the flu or some other respiratory virus anyway.

mellowskipper said:Honestly, even without COVID, those trips weren't really a staple at our local elementary school, so I suppose he won't miss much. Still, it's a shame there aren't any excursions. Back when the grades 1 through 4 were around, they used to go everywhere—their teacher absolutely loved taking them out, and the kids had a blast. Now, they can't even get to the movies...

On the flip side, our online schooling setup is actually top-tier.

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Our online teachers don't slow down either—take these two Mensa members, for instance.

hiddendriver34 said:Just to throw my two cents in—personally, I wouldn't blink if I had to pull an extra shift proctoring another SAT after someone finished their quarantine. It’s really not a big deal to me.

But we have to look at the math here. Running these makeup exams costs a fortune—we're talking millions when you factor in everything from drafting new test versions to shipping them out and paying security firms. Where is that money supposed to come from? And honestly, 🐔—why isn't that cash being funneled toward helping all the other patients in need? How is that even fair?

We could always pull those millions from the local country clubs that have enough cash on hand to buy a small island.

Nicholas King said:Look, I’m all for ensuring those suffering from COVID-19 receive the same official recognition and support that people dealing with any other infectious disease have had over the last decade.

But comparing students stuck in isolation to kids who happen to be sick with something else on exam day? Honestly—it’s just pathological. As far as I can tell, we don't bar an entire class from taking their SATs just because someone is dealing with PMS, a stomach bug, or a broken arm.

If it weren't for the fact that this would end up punishing children who aren't even responsible for their parents' sheer stupidity—to everyone who is so dismissively waving a hand and saying, "so what? missing a year is no big deal, why the fuss?"—I would truly love to see you experience this exact situation with your own child. Since I am not (quite 😁) such a malicious person, I genuinely want these kids to have every advantage and every possible success.

That logic only applies to other people's kids, not their own.

Kyle Nelson2 said:A forty-day lockdown for basically everything, and then just going right back to business as usual.
Everything else is just playing games with people's nerves and the economy, I guess.

The only outcome would be a total economic meltdown—which, let's face it, usually leads straight to war.

Chloe Robinson5 said:All that's true, but you gotta be poor your entire life for it to actually shorten your lifespan, not just deal with 2 or 3 bad years out of 78. Plus, I think this shows the government stepping up in the economy more, which maybe isn't all bad (not talking about America specifically, just globally). Look, I think the measures are ridiculous, especially how they play out here, but globally we might be seeing a shift that isn't necessarily a total disaster. Even imperial empires collapsed and things ended up better for the little guy than before. Plenty of examples out there...

So, you really believe it's good for the economy when the government bans people from working?

Carol Barnes36 said:Well, if you're a sociopath, I guess those numbers look pretty small to you.

Biology follows its own rules—everyone who’s born eventually dies. The mortality rate in the US back in 2020 wasn't actually any higher than our usual average. In fact, we'll probably see more deaths from other causes in the coming years because of these mandates. So, who’s really the sociopath here? Is it the person pointing out how absurd these measures are, or the ones pushing them through?