Posts by ruggedjackal46

urbanhawk17 said:The whole thing with masks and the absolute idiots is just peak comedy.

I went to grab some groceries at the grocery store, and this guy practically breathes down my neck, standing inches away. Of course, he’s wearing a mask.

So I tell him, "Your mask doesn't mean much if you're still crowding everyone."

And he snaps back, "I've got mine on, so why don't you get one too and stop worrying?"

First off, he clearly doesn't get that the mask is supposed to protect me, not him. Second, he's actually part of the problem because he thinks having a mask makes him invincible, like he's Jesus Christ or something. Third, he couldn't care less if someone else gets sick; he only cares about himself.

Personally, I don't wear a mask. I just keep my distance from people—which, honestly, hasn't been bad for me—I don't touch things unnecessarily, and I follow the rules. Maybe even more than necessary.

I'm not really the type to join in on all this hysteria, but I'll play along until the end. The issue is that so many people don't follow any rules at all, and that's how you end up with a mess.

bluebison47 said:🤣🤣

Here’s Roflić’s delivery, since you clearly can't just head down to the store to grab it yourself🙏

restlesssurfer97 said:🤣🤣

Look, I’m basically your cure for times like this, because honestly, the longer you keep your hands clamped over your face, the less absolute nonsense you're gonna end up posting on here🤣🤣

Matthew Young35 said:Well, I have an even better idea then.
Why don't we just have the government hire everyone who gets laid off? That way, everyone stays employed.

Laura Chavez93 Asks:
Seriously, let's just go ahead and screw over the private sector—the very same one that, by the way, actually keeps the public sector running. ☕

William Kim said:Is the solution really just having the state blow money it doesn't even have?

Paul Sanders5 said:Give me a break with all these conspiracy theories.

I’m really over this constant finger-pointing at everyone. Let me say this loud and clear—I've been saying it since day one: If you have people who actually *should* be isolating, right? Then punish them. From what I can see, the cops are out there checking if people are staying put; they can't monitor everyone 24/7, obviously, but they're doing the work.

As for everyone else? If I go visit some relatives, then:
1. I'm an idiot because I'm socializing.
2. My family are morons for not telling me, "Hey, beat it, don't come over."

It feels like we're asking way too much by expecting people to just take some damn responsibility for themselves. I keep bringing up my dad—he's in a high-risk group, 80+ years old. He went into isolation on his own; he doesn't want anyone visiting and he isn't going anywhere. He takes care of himself.

Then on the flip side, you've got people throwing parties and get-togethers. I'll ask two questions: yeah, the organizers are idiots—all five of them—but what kind of idiots are the people showing up to these parties? If someone called me to hang out right now, I wouldn't go. Not even because I'm scared of getting sick, but because it's just plain irresponsible. I don't need the government breathing down my neck to tell me that.

Matthew Young35 said:I work at a company with about fifteen employees.
The owner makes all the calls regarding layoffs.
For him, firing everyone actually seems like a viable solution.
He’s got enough cash stashed away to sit on his hands for a few years.
But as for payroll? He won't have enough for more than two or three months, and after that, he won't even have money for himself.

To him, handing out pink slips is a perfectly fine way to solve his problems.

urbanhawk17 said:I mean, cutting taxes would definitely give private businesses a boost. But then again, that's when the public sector takes the hit.

But we aren't going to see that movie play out.

Matthew Young35 said:Is it obvious to you that public sector salaries are paid using money taken from the private sector?
I'm asking silly questions; I'm sure you already know.

Matthew Young35 said:The exact same way those in the private sector will manage when they lose their jobs.

urbanhawk17 said:And what about private companies?

And by extension, the public sector too?

Laura Chavez93 said:You've effectively crippled the private sector by making it impossible for them to function—and frankly, your subsequent actions only serve to continue that destruction...

Anthony Jackson2 said:Nobody thinks this is okay—only idiots talk about "natural selection" in a situation like this.

The measures need to be clearly, precisely targeted toward a goal, and enforcement should be as strict as possible.

But this specific measure lacks any clear objective or sense—it was just slapped together without rules, deadlines, or anything else...

Of course people are going to react badly to stuff like this.

urbanhawk17 said:Everything you said holds up. Maybe the only real difference is how people are acting. In Korea, they have this app where you can track where infected people are and how they move (I'm not sure if they're forced to use it or if they opt-in), like that famous case of the guy who was infected while attending a seminar on sexual violence. Meanwhile, Americans in Italy seem to be breaking quarantine just to act like fake tough guys.🤷

Setting aside the math on mortality rates, you don't need to be a genius to figure out which of these two scenarios is more likely to happen here.😁

EDIT:

Here's that link regarding Korea.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...-private-lives

restlesssurfer97 said:Imagine walking down the street when the Corona virus just trips over its own feet and faceplants. It mumbles some "holy crap" under its breath... looks down, and realizes it actually tripped over Lionel Messi 😂😂

I mean, think about it, those viruses are freaking microscopic 😂😂