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1 hour ago, Sticksboi05 said:

More proof of how out of touch the Biden administration is with the pandemic and public health ...

 

 

Dude, I’m all fairness, before thanksgiving I thought we had this virus in check. Esp with the pill coming on line. At the same time, we needed to be testing like other modern economies.

19 minutes ago, No Excuses said:

I really really doubt that our healthcare system will collapse. There may be parts of the country that are strained but this will not look like the earlier waves even with a larger outbreak size. There are some voices in the public health community who have made COVID doomerism their identity and it’s time to start ignoring their advice.
 

The country overall is at 80-90% exposure through vaccines or infection. There are not that many pockets of completely unexposed localities left. We have already seen the need for mechanical ventilation down and ICU admission down for Omicron. Reports of people needing oxygen are also down by a good %. We have good antiviral drugs just approved, and several mAbs have shown to work against omicron.
 

Anyone saying that healthcare systems will collapse nationwide is completely bull****ting.

Except the word out of SA was that Omi is more likely to re-infect those with prior infection. 
 

In the summer 2021 surge, they were flying people across the country in search of beds. If all areas light up, then there’s nowhere to ship them.

Oxygen and other related drugs are finite. Collapse is prob a strong word but it could but it could likely end up as it can’t function on a very basic level. 

7 hours ago, clietas said:

 

Omicron became the dominant variant here in like two weeks. I'm not sure what else this administration can do. Especially considering a good third of this country refuses to get vaccinated. Handing out free test kits isn't going to solve a damn thing. Testing has been free at pharmacies for almost two years and hasn't stopped folks from spreading covid. 

Rapid at home tests let’s you know if you’re contagious or not. That’s the value of them. You can get back to more of normal

life.

11 hours ago, Sticksboi05 said:

 

The vaccines aren't a forcefield, the virus will always be able to enter your nose. His congestion is likely his immune system stopping it in its tracks and keeping it from spreading to his upper airways. Lots of vaccinated people will have congestion as their immune system recognizes the virus immediately and begins fighting it off quickly.

Now it’s part of layered strategy. Wear a good mask, distance, don’t go into crowded indoor spaces with poor air flow. Like you said, don’t let the virus in.

The vaccine is like the free safety. 

7 hours ago, PCS said:

Get my Moderna booster and flu shot on Wednesday morning. Can't wait. Too damn many maskhole covidiots in this neck of the woods. 

I’m in my 40s and I was in line for my booster as soon as it was available in October. This was before Omicron, mainly because I live in a county full of covidiots and I’m forced to work in office with them and no one masks. 

On 12/14/2021 at 11:15 AM, Ball Security said:

This is where I’m confused and haven’t found a good answer. You say that two doses provides minimal protection — and I’ve read that elsewhere.  If that’s the case, should we continue living in ways as if they haven’t been vaccinated?  I don’t regret getting them the vaccine and think parents should do the same.  But if it’s providing minimal protection, would it be irresponsible to take them to see Sing2 in theatre? (I wouldn’t take them if they were unvaccinated)

Two doses for adults early in 2021 have been impacted by waning immunity (reduced effectiveness). I don't know if the kids' two doses will be sufficient, because they are fresh.

So there are 3 levels of protection: antibodies, T-Cells, B-cells. antibody protection is down after 6 months, so you can get sick with symptoms. T-Cells, B-cells take a few days to ramp up but clear out the infection faster.

I wouldn't go to the  theater, but if that's a MUST then go when the theater is going to be least populated.

18 hours ago, China said:

Cornell University reports more than 900 Covid-19 cases this week. Many are Omicron variant cases in fully vaccinated students

 

Cornell University reported 903 cases of Covid-19 among students between December 7-13, and a "very high percentage" of them are Omicron variant cases in fully vaccinated individuals, according to university officials.

 

The school's Covid-19 dashboard was updated late Tuesday afternoon, accounting for the jump in case numbers reported.

"Virtually every case of the Omicron variant to date has been found in fully vaccinated students, a portion of whom had also received a booster shot," said Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina in a statement.

As of result, the school has decided to shut down its Ithaca, New York, campus, where it has about 25,600 students. The university will move final exams for the semester online, cancel all activities and athletics and close the libraries, President Martha Pollack wrote in a letter to the student body posted Tuesday.

 

Click on the link for the full article

What’s always missing is the behavior profile. In Provincetown outbreak, cases were from being indoors, close contsct for hours.

nearby Ithaca college, two miles from Cornell, doesn’t seem to be having a similar problem so far.

Oops… grandma is back in the hospital after being two weeks out. Bunch of other systemic problems have crept up. REALLY not looking good this time. 

8 hours ago, Califan007 said:

 

Graphic Designer here. I concur...

I’m a designer too!

20 hours ago, Cooked Crack said:

Makes sense. Why be the fifth best team in your conference when you could live a better place and have a better path to the playoffs? 

California and Hawaii are much richer recruiting grounds. Very small % of his roster comes from Oklahoma. More $$, better weather, better in-state recruiting. What's not to love.

Strangely enough, I was ahead of most people on Covid because of ES. 
 

I was preparing for a lockdown because of stuff mentioned here. My extended family how did you know it was coming: WFT TAILGATE.

Well wife’s 91YO grandma survived! She got released but she’s getting home care for 7 weeks before she can go back to her nursing home. She’s still too weak to do things like she used to. So “survived”. 

My nephew’s school is now shut down until after Thanksgiving. 20% of students have Covid or are quarantining. 

7 hours ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said:

My friends wife, early 30's with no pre-existing conditions, fully vaccinated and boostered.  Woke up Monday feeling awful, got tested, came back positive for Covid yesterday.  Can barely stand up in the shower this morning.  Has been feeling terrible since Monday.

 

She's the first person that I personally know who has been vaccinated, boostered, contracted Covid and had anything beyond mild symptoms.  

I’m double vaxxed and boosted. Had a head cold for a week, been worst last two days. Was mild before that. Waiting on Covid test results.

On 11/11/2021 at 7:33 AM, Jabbyrwock said:

 

The republican party has done a marvelous job of identifying fears and exploiting them...

Pretty much this for decades now. Be afraid of something. When demographics is shifting away from you, when your policies don’t work.

On 11/1/2021 at 11:38 AM, Forehead said:

 

The thing is, the guy is a balls to the wall recruiter.  Depending on which recruiting services you follow, he has the #1 QB, #1 RB, and three WR all highly ranked coming in next year.  It would be the highest or second highest ranked QB Penn State has ever had, which is something the team often lacks.  We've had good QB play but never a surefire 1st rounder type in a long time.

 

So the question is, if he leaves, do the recruits go?  And can you really get better than him?  He's won a B10 title and arguable could have made the CFP playoff once.  The team, absent that Covid disaster season, is frequently good for 9-10 wins with occasional seasons where they take down Ohio State.  And can you do any better than him?  The PSU boards use Nebraska as an example, they got rid of someone (Chryst maybe) who was doing well but not 1980's Nebraska, and they've been in the ****ter ever since.  Can you actually get a legit blue chip coach to Penn State, a team frequently in the Top 15, sometimes the Top 10, but almost never in the very top of the rankings?

 

Franklin brings a lot to the table outside of some curious in game decisions, I don't know if they can do better.

Bingo. Yeah, questionable in game/4th down calls. It’s a totally different season if Levis stays. Yet, The injuries shouldn’t be as big a factor if JF is actually recruiting balls to the wall? 
 

If all things go right in a season, PSU will be in a playoff. 
 

I have no idea why we can’t run the ball. 

My kids get vaxxed this Friday. Almost there. Wondering if we allow them to not mask up anymore.

Western PA has pretty much given up on masking. I still mask at work, I’m one of three that still do. I mostly do it because my kids aren’t vaxxed. I know likelihood is small, but still. I’m not hassled by masking. Especially in meetings when I know only half of my coworkers are vaxxed.

Me. In 2006 my indoor soccer team over at Fairfax Sportsplex went undefeated two sessions in a row. The guy who runs the place said he’s never seen that before. 
 

I was points leader.

On 11/8/2021 at 2:14 PM, Rdskns2000 said:

They better get Human infrastructure passed because that’s the last thing Joe will get passed; unless they repeal the filibuster or carve out more exceptions or reform it.

 

Nothing major will get passed in an election year. Joey and Krysten will make sure.

 

Then in 23; the gop takes over definitely in the house. Only question is how big of a victory. The Senate is question mark because it depends on how Trumpy those senate candidates are.

Things look bad right now for Dems, the positive is that the election is a year away. Think about even six months ago, sky high approval ratings.  
 

If swing voters feel good about the “little things” then it could be a blue wave. 

Joe doesn’t have control over OPEC and only to a small degree about supply chain logistics. 

10 hours ago, d0ublestr0ker0ll said:

I've seen crows fighting the hell out of hawks the past couple days.  Hawks chasing the younger crows, the adult crows trying to deter the hawks.

 

They bounce off of the hawks like pinballs, and even though the crows team up...the hawk stays steady.  Does seem to distract them...the hawk has bailed on the pursuit each time.  Lots of squawking and whatnot.  Intense.

Wild Animals are smart. They know there’s no such thing as a hospital for them.

9 hours ago, MrSilverMaC said:

I’m curious who the scapegoat will be if it goes south for anyone. I doubt people that deep into qtardism/trumpism/denial will own up to the role they played. 
 

I’m sorry for your wife. Those are people she cares about regardless of their politics/ideology.

It’s playing out that way.

Grandma might pull through. Her oxygen was great today at 98, it had dipped to the low 90s yesterday. 

Chest x-ray was clear, but her sodium level was low. Now the Covid deniers are saying **** like, it’s not Covid—she just has low sodium.

Quick Google search shows that low sodium is not a good thing. 1/3 end up getting intubated. Prob higher if you’re 90. 
 

The delusion is strong

4 minutes ago, GhostofSparta said:

Damn MS-13 always ruining everything, just like the R's always say!

Grew up in Fairfax in the 90s. Always running into MS-13 but we were chill. It was funny in 2016 when the REST of America started spouting MS-13 as they daily bogeyman.

I tell people yeah. They’re messed up. One Christmas a car full of them stole a parking spot Ive been waiting ten minutes for in Chantilly. They must be stopped.

8 hours ago, skinsmarydu said:

I know...my niece (who is normally one of the brightest and most organized people I know) is an ER nurse, has a toddler, and won't get vaccinated.  

Oh, and she has an eye disease that will eventually make her go blind.  Let's just throw everything at the fan and see how far it goes?  Beyond frustrating. 

 

So sorry, Doc & El.  I'm sure everything is stressful, on top of life itself.  Hang in there. 

It's a soap opera. Sorry to be unloading here but I'm dumbfounded by how this is unfolding. Grandma has it worst among all the infected (obviously) and her care has been bungled. Probably mostly through denial of the situation and potential severity of this virus. Today is Day 11 for her and she is JUST being moved to a hospital. This is a 91 year old woman who wheels around an oxygen tank with her 24/7  to begin with.

Mother-in-law is still down with COVID on day 14 now. Now she acknowledges that "this COVID thing is nothing to mess around with." But also her psychological state is not good because she knows she gave her mom COVID. The aunt, who cleans houses for a living, is most likely an asymptomatic carrier she's still doing her job and going into houses of unsuspecting people.

On 10/31/2021 at 11:53 PM, Fan since a Fetus said:

i hope he’s not taking The Bad Medicine, but it’s His life. If he’s Livin on a Prayer and passes, I hope you don’t feel A Shot to the Heart. 

1 hour ago, skinsmarydu said:

Funny, I was just thinking about this the other day...I think I paid $35 for mine more than 20 years ago.  Most solid thing in my kitchen...I've gone through 4 coffee makers since then. 

Our Mr. coffee maker is the best. The numbers are fading that’s the only prob. We’ve tried to a few newer ones but not really happy. 

10 hours ago, Dr. Do Itch Big said:

Denial is crazy.  
 

I have relatives who also passed from not getting vaccinated and the stigma is crazy. They feel shame catching but also oblivious to the repercussions until it’s too late. 

That’s what Im worried about. Getting treatment early is better than late. 
 

sorry about your relatives. We’ve been on the outs with them since 2018(?). They went hard for all the Q conspiracy theories.