Posts by Linda Lee4

Henry Williams81 said:Generally speaking, I tend to be quite skeptical about quoting scientists until a few weeks have passed—especially when they're coming from abroad. Believe me, it won't be long before some overseas researcher pops up claiming the world is ending. Those types can get rather extreme.

Based on what we're seeing with those infected in Europe, it seems like the virus itself isn't causing much harm, though the secondary illnesses certainly do. Everything that has hit the media so far has looked like nothing more than a common cold. Still, we can't say for certain regarding the infection rate itself just yet.
On top of that, we have Jordan, where things are nowhere near being in chaos.

Oh please, if something happens to support the vaccination narrative, suddenly it’s legitimate science and expertise, while the rest of us are just uneducated.

Now that it's becoming logically clear that vaccine-induced immunity is limited, and this new strain has 20 mutations on the S protein—which isn't particularly strange or unusual—let's just wait and see...

I'm telling you, the tide is turning, and you'll all eventually regret supporting mandates for groups of people who don't need them based on any reasonable metric or statistic.

That's why I'm actually "looking forward" to this strain; it might finally shatter the myths and dogmas that have taken such a firm hold. Not to mention the inevitable confirmations that would render everything previously claimed completely meaningless.

For instance, because of this new strain, the United Kingdom is introducing mandatory PCR testing two days after arriving in the country, along with forced isolation until results come back, regardless of whether someone is vaccinated...

"People who got their shots against COVID-19 might actually find themselves less protected against this new Omicron variant than those who caught the virus and recovered naturally," says Dr. Alojz Ihan, a prominent immunologist.

Shut down the internet and start untangling cables... ☕

Rachel Allen55 said:Nah, back here, the recovery cert used to be valid for 12 months, but now they've dropped it to just 6. Same deal for vaccines*; it’s 6 months since the booster became an option, whereas before it was 9 months. Basically, it's somewhere between 6 and 9 months depending on when they want you to get that booster, because apparently there's some debate going on within the EU about extending those certificates—at least that's what the local news is claiming.

*For a while, one of those shorter periods was basically indefinite, if you read the wording a certain way.

Do you have a source for that?

Rachel Allen55 said:When it comes to natural immunity, everything was being pegged at a full 12 months until about a week ago. Now, suddenly, they’re saying it’s only 6 months.

There was never any proof for 12 months, and there isn't any for 6 months either. I’ve spent the last year and a half glued to endless TV debates and "expert" panels, and honestly, the answers were always wishy-washy.

Our Secretary of Health (Denmark) is claiming Omicron won't trigger new restrictions unless certain countries end up on a so-called red list.
https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2021-...siger-heunicke

I believe you're mixing up the recovery certificate with the EU COVID pass. The latter has recognized a 6-month window for recovered individuals for a long time now, while the recovery certificate itself used to be 12 months.

Sarah Ross21 said:I think we both have it covered. I also think my odds might be worse than yours since I’m older, though maybe not. I scored great on some kinesiology tests once! So the real question is which one of us could outlast the other. 🙂

The studies I've read show that the vaccinated have stronger immunity than those who got it through infection.

p.s.
I’m not panicking, I’m being realistic about how things are 🙂 and if you want to get worked up about it, that’s your problem. I’m not an expert. 🙂

That’s just plain wrong.

Sarah Ross21 said:Beyoncé, congrats. Really. I hope you survive this African strain and all the ones coming right behind it. Because they are coming. As the mutations pile up, your odds of surviving them drop every single day, regardless of how young or healthy you think you are.

I honestly think this is the only disease where that old saying "let them die off one by one" actually makes sense.

@Roman, you aren't psychic; you just used logic. And honestly, in this climate, that's saying something.🙂

Hold your horses, lady, let's see who's actually holding the winning hand here...

1. You, sitting there vaccinated with immunity to a single outdated variant based solely on one specific spike protein.

2. Me, having built natural immunity against all twenty-plus proteins of the coronavirus, backed up by 132 studies proving that natural immunity is simply superior to what a shot provides.

Hmmmmmm 🙄

Sarah Ross21 said:Not necessarily. But let's just say the odds are better on our side. 🙂😁😁 And I like having better odds. Whether I'm betting or just living my life. It's common sense.

Though, given that subvariant coming out of Africa, I suspect my chances are dropping too. 🙂

We'll see about that. I'm currently up 1-0 since I've moved past the nonsense and I'm still standing.😁

neonpuma30 said:Just like everyone else, those panic-prone folks who are terrified a little shot might cause a blood clot, so they immediately claim Omicron is just some herbal tea combo just to dodge the needle.👍 Has Lauck checked in yet?🙄

Look, I couldn't care less about the vaccine because, based on all my health metrics, it’s completely unnecessary for me—a fact backed up by the FBI's own data regarding mortality rates across different age groups. And you know what else solidified my stance? After eighteen months of watching this unfold and having recently gone through my own bout with coronary issues...

Got any other brilliant questions for me? ☕

Joseph Evans40 said:Mutation is a natural part of the process... though I certainly hope it doesn't find a way to become even more adept at bypassing our immune systems.
The medical community doesn't have any definitive answers yet, considering this specific strain was only flagged two days ago.
We aren't facing an apocalypse, but it is an absolute tragedy that people continue to spread the virus because they're clinging to their personal ideologies instead of following basic safety protocols; they are completely underestimating the situation.
If this thing happens to mutate into something truly dangerous, we can point the finger directly at all these anti-maskers who insist the whole virus is nothing but a hoax.

Are you kidding me with this "anti-masker" talk for an aerosolized virus? Next time you step outside, take a look at what people are actually doing. You see these improvised rags that leak from every side or medical masks worn dangling under the nose for weeks on end... it's all about the appearance of compliance, while the moment someone actually forgets their mask, the police tackle them to the ground. 🤦

The mask is simple: it's basically an advertisement for the pandemic.

Joseph Evans40 said:Westerners took those initial recommendations—hand washing, social distancing, mandatory masks—far too easily.
They couldn't even breathe, and their basic freedoms were completely stripped away.
Then they were handed a vaccine that we still don't fully understand in terms of its actual efficacy or long-term impact; and clearly, the virus is circulating more than ever after the shots, likely because everyone who got vaccinated rushed right back into "normal" life under the false impression that the ordeal was over once they were jabbed.
And now, here we go... a new mutation.
We shall see if those vaccines paired with those ridiculous digital passes actually achieve anything at all.

It’s just biology that viruses mutate. Doctors are starting to report that symptoms are getting milder, which lines up with how these things work—the virus tends to weaken over time just to stay viable, yet you people are already acting like it's the end of the world.🤦

What we're actually dealing with is a pandemic of fear and panic.☕

Joseph Evans40 said:Oh, absolutely; when the very individuals tasked with setting the standard fail to meet even the most basic expectations, one can't help but feel a profound sense of exasperation at such sheer absurdity.

Give me a break. I was against the vaccine mandates from day one, and even though I have my documentation, I haven't had any reason to use it yet, but we really need to stop breathing down the necks of young people. A huge number of them just got vaccinated so they could get their lives back and avoid being coerced—which, if you ask me, was pretty foolish—and now people like you are judging them for actually following through on what was promised to them. It's getting a bit ridiculous; what more do you want from them?🤦>

Sarah Ross21 said:Nothing beats firsthand experience. If I were the head of ABC, we’d be airing footage and statements from people in critical condition every single day. Or from survivors who are now disabled and can't even make a living anymore.

Then you'd see exactly how the vaccination line would look.

As for my beautician, I’ve cut my visits down to a bare minimum, and from what I can tell, there isn't a rush for appointments anymore. Let her stay anti-vax if she wants; I don't give a damn. I doubt she actually got the shot—I think she's just talking big to keep the business running and avoid some fine.

I'd probably spend my days showing you the CDC's mortality statistics broken down by age group... ☕

For the alarmists out there...

New York City (CNN on Saturday) — The Delta variant of the coronavirus results in mild disease, lacking any major symptoms, according to the chairwoman of the American Medical Association, who spoke to CNN on Saturday.
"It’s mostly just mild illness where people deal with muscle aches and feeling run down for a day or two. From what we've seen, those who catch it aren't losing their sense of taste or smell. You might get a minor cough, but nothing major. Some of those infected are just managing everything from home right now," she noted.

Matthew Rodriguez9 said:Omicron just popped up on the radar, but our experts over on the forums are already claiming it’s totally harmless...

It seems to me that the panic-mongers would much rather this be some lethal strain just so they can justify their own hysteria. We saw how Delta was less virulent than Alpha even though it spread faster, so we might see a similar pattern here. Eventually, the virus just weakens itself until it can barely survive...

Linda Harris59 said:The explanation regarding how this latest mutation evolved is actually quite fascinating. In immunocompromised patients, the virus was essentially given an open runway to mutate until it finally hit upon a variant capable of effectively bypassing the immune system.

Some people are operating under the delusion that they possess "good immunity." Sure, they might for now, but that changes the moment a mutation emerges that their system isn't prepared to recognize.

Ultimately, we are seeing exactly what I predicted would happen back when I made my call four months ago.

I don't think that premise holds any water because there isn't a realistic scenario where you could roll out a vaccine to the entire global population that quickly. Besides, if Pfizer actually managed to develop a vaccine in record time, you have to wonder why they haven't already pivoted to address the dominant Delta variant.

bluerider63 said:Bingo.

https://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index...nav_id=2063450

Hold on a second, weren't the pundits all insisting that the Mississippi Delta variant was ten times more infectious than Alpha? Now suddenly we're hearing this one is only three times as contagious? Something isn't adding up.

stormylynx14 said:Exactly which strain are you immune to? Hopefully you only had mild symptoms, so you can pray for a light case if you get hit again. That is, assuming the next variant isn't significantly more lethal than the last ones.

My symptoms were basically two hours of a 101-degree fever followed by a few days of a stuffed nose and some minor sinus pressure, with an occasional cough thrown in for good measure.

The strain was Delta or Delta+

Nicole James said:For the time being, we’re just holding onto the hope that the vaccine maintains its efficacy. Beyond that, we have several new treatments on the horizon—medications specifically designed to bypass these mutations entirely. Regardless, we are definitely in a much stronger position now than we were previously.

States are rolling out new restrictions because hospitalization rates are spiking despite high vaccination numbers, yet you're sitting there hoping that a vaccine designed for the Alpha strain can somehow pull its weight against Delta, let alone this new variant? That is some top-tier optimism right there.🤣

Just keep hoping; I have zero doubts that my recently acquired natural immunity will handle this strain just fine, assuming it even manages to spread rapidly enough to matter...

coppersailor28 said:.l
I think I already mentioned this, but if I haven't, let me be clear (I can't recall if I've brought this up before):
you aren't going to catch anything by just masturbating— not from yourself and certainly not from anyone else. Especially not if you have the decency to clean up after yourself.

That’s why discussions about "macho adventures" don't belong on this subforum.
Go try your luck over on A Lonely Place... 🤷

Hold on a second, are you actually suggesting that people are using those dating threads to spread the virus during hookups?🤦

Alexander Anderson57 said:So, besides the fact that your thread wasn't even deleted, I think there’s a pretty massive distinction here.

Mr. Smith’s topic was about actual chaos, whereas yours is just pure self-indulgence. It really just comes down to this—you get what you give when it comes to the quality of a discussion. 😁

All you've actually done here is reveal everything there is to know about yourself, rather than saying anything meaningful about me or Mr. Smith...