Posts by Lawrence Reed3

Ronald Sanchez14 said:This whole circus was designed just to drive people insane. It happened to me at a CVS (back in the early days of the pandemic, maybe even before) when I went in to pick something up. The clerk asks for my ID—or maybe it was my Medicare card, I honestly can't remember what she wanted—and I’m just standing there wondering why on earth she needs it. Then she tells me she has to check if I’m under quarantine. I just stared at the poor woman, completely baffled. Like, does she actually realize what she's doing? She's checking to see if someone is isolating just so she can call the cops if they aren't. It's basically bioterrorism 😁.
I look at her and think, how can someone be this reckless? She doesn't seem to grasp that she's snitching. Honestly, people who blindly follow every single mandate don't realize the whole thing was engineered to make us turn on each other and tear each other apart. 🙂

It really was pure madness at first! People were being sent into isolation just because they had been in contact with someone who flew in from Austria or Germany, even if that person wasn't even sick...
Anyway, I really hope you told that person they don't actually have the authority to ask those kinds of questions. You only need to show your insurance or ID when you're picking up prescription meds—if you're just buying something off the shelf, it should just be cash or card, 😉right?

Nathan White9 said:Hey,
I have a question. Can an employer actually force me into quarantine? Here’s the deal: a coworker I was in contact with—we were wearing masks and stayed more than six feet apart—just tested positive. She isn't even showing any symptoms. Now, management is calling me up, telling me I need to go into isolation and contact my doctor to get put on medical leave. The weird part is they only called me and one other girl. Neither of us has symptoms. If we're being honest, the whole shift of about 20 people should probably be dealing with this. Plus, the health department didn't even call her, so she wasn't even added to the official contact tracing list. Does an employer really have the right to play judge and jury regarding isolation? It feels like they're just trying to cut costs. We all know Medicare covers 100% of the pay during isolation, so it’s a massive incentive for them to keep people off the payroll.

Actually, they can! They did the exact same thing to me last year—even though I hadn't even been near anyone who was sick, but hey, it was just a preventative measure, I guess. It’s mostly just an internal arrangement with your boss at that point; you could even work it out so they let you use vacation days, or maybe they'll just give you paid time off on their own dime if they're feeling generous.
As for whether you should call the health department yourself to get officially placed in isolation... well, I suppose that's totally up to you!

Amanda Kim2 said:So, what’s the deal with self-isolation now—is it still 10 days? A family member just tested positive, but honestly, nothing was said about anyone needing to isolate or track down contacts... feels like they aren't even active about it anymore? If not, does that 10-day count start from the actual day the test comes back positive?

I'm pretty sure they don't do the contact tracing thing much anymore.
A friend of mine caught COVID about a month ago—his whole household did too, actually. I was hanging out with him right on the day he got his positive result, but nobody ever asked me about who else he’d been around. The only people who stayed home were his family since they live under the same roof, so that goes without saying, I guess.
Also, my brother's girlfriend lives with him and she caught it at school, but they just told her to isolate and didn't even bother asking who she lives with.

mellownomad7 said:

we shook hands like everything was fine though

That's pretty much it. Probably won't be an issue. 👍

best,

Nothing happened... at least, I don't think so.
On Tuesday, I kind of felt like something was brewing—you know that feeling?—but nothing specific actually went down. After my workout, I actually felt better, even though I was more wiped out than usual, and by Wednesday, I felt like a brand new person!

Matthew Garcia2 said:Honestly, it makes more sense to just lay low for a few days if you have the option. Usually, symptoms start showing up within a five-day window.
If you've got any intel.
Nobody is going to call you, even if someone did report the contact.

I’m definitely not being dramatic here—between work, hitting the gym, and everything else, we stay separated at my job and wear masks whenever we're walking through the halls. And at the gym? I usually go by myself or with just a couple of people, so there’s plenty of space to spread out.
A buddy of mine was actually around his brother and sister-in-law for quite a while recently, and he didn't end up catching anything at all.
I already had to take two weeks off once before because of total paranoia, and it turned out to be for nothing—apparently, a woman from Austria had broken some rules, and back then, they just automatically assumed everyone coming from abroad was positive. That was like, a year ago.

Drew Gonzalez75 said:The window is 48 hours. Just keep in mind that it doesn't officially count as contact if you were together for less than 15 minutes, or if you stayed more than 6 feet apart indoors or 3 feet apart outdoors.

We were definitely in contact for less than 10 minutes since we just bumped into him while passing through his office—we did shake hands and were pretty close, though—but we both had masks on!
So far, I haven't received any notifications, which means he hasn't reported me to the CDC (he’s a bit forgetful by nature, especially when he's rushing, and the encounter really was super brief). If I get hit with a notification in the next 15 days, then I'll know what happened and I can go ahead and lay low somewhere.

How far back do they actually track contacts for people testing positive?
So, I called up a buddy today to see if he wanted to grab a drink tonight—standard stuff, right?—but he told me he’s actually sick with COVID and has to isolate. He started feeling under the weather on Wednesday evening and ended up taking a test on Thursday. The thing is, we did run into each other briefly on Wednesday morning... just a quick hello, you know?

If she broke quarantine rules, then yeah, she could definitely face a fine.
Now, if she actually knew she had COVID and was intentionally spreading it around—well, theoretically, that could lead to some actual criminal charges.
But if she had no idea she was sick? Then you guys can just give her a dirty look and leave it at that. I mean, honestly, where would we even be if I had to stay stuck inside every single time I caught a little cold?

Anthony James3 said:Look, there’s no such thing as a new lockdown that actually works—I mean, if masks didn't do the trick, what makes you think sitting at home will? Honestly, it feels like the whole point of these lockdowns is just to completely wreck the economy until there's nothing left, and to basically break everyone's spirit in the process. Like, seriously, why else would they do it?

Lockdowns aren't some magic fix, because once they open everything back up, those numbers are just going to climb right again. Honestly, people have had enough. I mean, look at it—more than a million Americans are already totally fed up, which kind of suggests this virus isn't quite the monster they're trying to make it out to be, right?
The only way a lockdown would even make sense now is if we actually had enough vaccines ready—like, if they could shut everything down for a month just to get most of the country vaccinated.
As things stand, it feels better to just let businesses run. Maybe stick to some basic precautions, but those who are genuinely worried about themselves or their families can just take extra care.
At the end of the day, we aren't all high-risk, and we don't all hang out with vulnerable people every single day. I guess everyone knows what's best for them, you know?

https://hr.n1info.com/vijesti/clan-v...-izglednijima/
"Maybe we can do this without reopening cafes—maybe we don't even need to touch those things we unsealed during the last reopening phase, I'd say we should start there," Polašek said.
Well, if you ask me, I think we're past that point. Honestly, we've had enough closures to last a lifetime! Last year, I guess the restrictions made sense, but this winter move? It felt like nothing more than playing nice with the EU. Now that spring is rolling in, there’s just no reason to keep this up... I mean, the warmer weather is going to settle the epidemic down anyway, just like it did last year. If they haven't figured that out by now, then I really have to wonder what kind of "experts" they actually are.

Honestly, another response? No thanks—I’ve had enough of that already. It doesn't actually fix anything, and I guess it just ends up causing more trouble than it's worth.

wiredseal7 said:Actually, a buddy and his wife had to isolate with their kid because the other kid at daycare tested positive. So there they were—forced into isolation as third-degree contacts, if you want to paraphrase. 😵

It’s likely because kids rarely show symptoms—or they're so mild people don't even bother reporting them—plus, trying to catch that tiny window when they actually test positive is nearly impossible.

Disclaimer: I didn't hear this directly from the source, just a secondhand account—so take it with a grain of salt.

Honestly, what kind of nonsense is that? If you're actually sick or were right in the middle of it, sure, fine—but forcing people into isolation who weren't even really in contact doesn't make any sense... I mean, there's a reason why people don't bother following isolation rules when it feels totally pointless.

Drew Gonzalez75 said:Actually, neither the mom nor the dad should have been ordered into isolation. Since the child hasn't even tested positive yet and is just considered a contact, they should be staying home too.

mellowskipper said:It's more likely the father just got sick leave rather than actual isolation orders.

But yeah, he finally explained to me that he just phrased things poorly—he actually just got some time off work so he could stay home, it wasn't like official quarantine or anything...

A teacher at my nephew's preschool just tested positive for COVID-19, so I'm guessing all the kids in her class are probably stuck at home now... I'm just a little confused, though—for some reason, they told the dad he has to isolate, but his wife doesn't? It seems kind of weird, I guess. Anyway, the dad is actually my brother, and I was just over at their place visiting earlier today when they mentioned it.

Amy Long5 said:I’m talking about contact tracing via an app.

The kind of app you’re required to have.

The app doesn't care who you were with.
Whether it was a mistress or a dealer. You’re just a number, and you stay a number until you test positive. Even then, once you go for a test, that's it.
Basically, if you test positive, you notify the app, and the app notifies everyone you were in contact with so they can get tested (which should be free by then).
But the app won't tell you exactly when that contact happened. If you were only with one person, you won't know who they are, and nobody else finds out either.

Only if you fail to get tested within 48 hours does the app send your ID and location to health authorities.

In reality, when you use a smartphone today, Google is already tracking you anyway.

The amount of data you'd be sharing is negligible compared to all the other apps out there.
If keeping cafes and shops open an extra week was the trade-off, that’s a small price to pay... especially if it saves even a single life.

As for your Peter Pan stunt, you could have been fined starting in October. It’s just that the owner wasn't obligated to check.

I have to ask: what was your motivation for writing down Peter Pan?

You could have caught it and never been notified if you were in a club with someone positive. Since you don't even live in Germany, the info wouldn't have mattered to you anyway. I don't see the logic. If no one infected had come forward, the owner would have tossed those sheets in the trash after three weeks and nobody would have known.

I mean, it's not like Google is going to force people into a 15-day quarantine...
And there's also that hit to your wallet, since we all know how much our unemployment benefits can sting—which isn't exactly a small sacrifice either. Maybe in other countries they handle payouts differently, so it might actually make sense for people to stay home even if they feel fine.

As for the virus situation here in America:
"On one of the slides, he revealed data he claims comes from a previously unpublished serological study conducted by his company, Genos, in partnership with Saint Catherine Hospital—whose head is also a member of the Scientific Council, Dragan Primorac.

According to this study, preliminary data suggests about 40 percent of the American population, or somewhere between 1.6 and 2 million citizens, has already recovered from COVID-19. In one of the comments in the discussion under his status, he promised more details about the serological study 'coming soon.'"

Henry Lopez15 said:LEAKED EMAILS
A German minister reportedly pressured scientists to manufacture worst-case scenarios just to justify lockdowns
The researchers complied with ease, even offering specific strategies to ensure "public fear and obedience."

It is clear that our own American scientists were far from idle, particularly those working under German influence.

So, all that talk about scientists being paid to spread fear? I guess it might actually be true... hmm. It all kind of reminds me of one infamous, mustache-twirling villain from the early 1900s...

silverstag24 said:"Covid" is basically an axe for the mainstream media and all those cronies tied to global oligarchies. It gave them this incredibly slick excuse to ramp up control and micromanage the population without having to answer for any of it. Honestly, it’s like a fever dream for any sociopathic hierarchy. That’s why they’re diving headfirst into this game without blinking; they clearly have no intention of stopping until someone gives them a massive reality check, mostly because the payoff is just too good. We're talking both financial gains and a massive dopamine hit.

History has shown us plenty of times where situations like this ended in full-blown revolution...
It's pretty wild how the actual legitimate government wants to ease up on the restrictions, but the shadow group pulling the strings—who doesn't even represent the people—refuses to budge. And let's be honest, everyone knows these mandates are more about politics than actual epidemiology at this point. It felt like they just had to shut something down to look "responsible" to Europe, so they went after the easy targets—like restaurants or gyms—things that won't break the federal budget. Maybe, just maybe, politics will actually play a role here for once and they'll finally let things reopen.

fadedranger162 said:It’s pretty wild that their max fine is only about $800, whereas over here, I think it starts at $10,000$0.00 for anyone caught without a mask. Honestly, if everyone just opened up all at once, who could actually stop them? They can't hand out fines to every single person in the country. Plus, if all the local restaurant owners teamed up and pooled their money to cover whoever gets hit with a fine, they could basically call the government's bluff. It's better to just follow the rules as best as possible—like sticking to outdoor seating or doing "coffee to go" so people can just hang out on curbs or low walls nearby.

I honestly don't get what the big deal is—just let all the coffee shops operate and sell takeout, and let guests sit on the patio if there's space available. I mean, in some parts of the country, winters aren't even that bad; when it isn't raining, people just hang out outside anyway. So, whether they're sitting on a patio, a sea wall, or just on a park bench, it's really all the same thing to me.

I really hope California can lead the way here:
"Yesterday's statement from the head of Kozlevac seems to be a perfect reflection of what's actually happening on the ground. We have to be incredibly careful and avoid rushing into anything—but at the same time, we need to start easing some of these measures, bit by bit. People are exhausted, and frankly, they've had enough of these restrictions. It’s starting to become a psychological issue," he mentioned following yesterday's request from the California Crisis Management Center regarding the current protocols.
Honestly, people are just completely worn out by all of this.
There are certain situations where breaking the rules and ignoring the mandates is actually justified—and I think this is one of them—so if the Crisis Management Center keeps insisting on sticking to the same old rules, then maybe breaking them is the right thing to do.

Linda Lee4 said:Just a quick question for the survivalist crowd here. If having a little bit of bourbon and some whiskey is fine, does that really violate any safety protocols? I mean, if people can hang out in a crowded hospital during a pandemic, surely we can manage a few drinks without breaking the world. ☕

Who’s actually stopping you? You just find your group, pick a spot, and make it happen... honestly, they just scared us senseless with all that nonsense about neighbors snitching or police raiding homes during the holidays, but in the end, it turned out to be nothing but intimidation tactics. Now? None of that bothers me even 5%.
Those folks over in Oakwood deserve being dragged through the news—people are rightfully calling them out because they couldn't manage to host a party without getting busted... I guess since they're "professionals" and all, they really should know better.
And look, even the Czechs are reopening cafes as a form of protest.

I really hope we follow their lead if things don't start looking up regarding the reopening by the time those new numbers hit.