The "Re-Opening" the Economy Thread

[The Evil Genius]

What reopening states have to look forward too in a week or two.

 

Hey VA, this will be you soon.

 

 

[Larry]

1 hour ago, Sacks 'n' Stuff said:

Seems a little hyperbolic 

 

I hope you're right.  

 

Yes, I suspect the author is correct, that an economic collapse can become a feedback loop.  (And yes, I do believe that there is a strong force in our country that's been pushing the country in that direction.  And will fully intend to exploit what they see as an opportunity to move it further.  As support of this notion, I will point at the fact that the previous collapse was exploited in exactly that way.  Successfully.)

[LD0506]

[Mr. Sinister]

@Monk4thaHALL That article you posted hurt bad. I hope we can bounce back, but every day, I become less and less convinced.

 

I believe many of us will have no choice but to leave this place. 

Edited May 16, 2020 by Mr. Sinister

[88Comrade2000]

The future of concerts??

 

Florida to Host First Drive-In Music Festival 

 

>>With large-scale indoor group gatherings effectively prohibited for the foreseeable future, drive-in-style outdoor events have emerged as a popular alternative. Everyone from Live Nation to Donald Trump is planning such events, which would allow attendees to watch live entertainment while practicing social distancing from the safety of their vehicle. In fact, a few drive-in concerts have already been announced: EDM producer Marc Rebillet has set a seven-date drive-in tour, while the Texas Rangers are hosting a series of country music shows in their stadium’s parking lot. Now comes word of the “first-ever” drive-in music festival.....<<<

 

Could this be the immediate future for concerts or any large non-sports gatherings?

[Elessar78]

I don't know how to personally feel about this stage. So in Western PA we only got mildly hit, unlike the eastern part of the state. So we've managed to avoid the crush of cases (not to say we couldn't get hit). The area is good about masks and social distancing. We're in the yellow phase-so gatherings of up to 25 people are allowed, etc.

 

I, myself, don't crave to be back out. I'm happy working from home. But my wife and kids need the social contact. 
 

The isolation was meant to flatten the curve. We weren't waiting it out until a cure is available. We were buying time. Locally, as long as we keep masking up and distancing I think we will limit the spike and can handle it medically. 

[TradeTheBeal!]

Not the worst thing that could happen.

 

 

[Elessar78]

Kinda nice, actially

[tshile]

16 hours ago, Sacks 'n' Stuff said:

Seems a little hyperbolic 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umair_Haque#works

https://www.strategy-business.com/article/11211a

 

hes been pushing this everything has to dramatically change because the system is fundamentally flawed and destined to collapse thing since he started releasing books and writings post financial crisis 

 

I’m not saying he’s wrong he certainly is an economist and I’m certainly not, but he’s not a random respected economist raising the alarm. He’s someone that’s been raising the alarm for almost a decade on the general idea of American economics and its doomsday path. 
 

so. Meh. 

Edited May 16, 2020 by tshile

[visionary]

1 hour ago, TryTheBeal! said:

Not the worst thing that could happen.

 

I wouldn't want to be a server there though.  

 

Or do they get their own food?

Edited May 16, 2020 by visionary

[skinsmarydu]

1 hour ago, visionary said:

I wouldn't want to be a server there though.  

 

Or do they get their own food?

While we're only doing to-go orders, my boss made sure we all have face shields, disposable aprons, and gloves galore. 

We had a private conversation yesterday. He told me we're not going to reopen the dining room until all precautionary measures are no longer necessary, which means it's gonna be a while. 

I won't get my first check since coming back until Tuesday, but I was told that our pay has been majorly boosted & that my eyes will bug out when I see it. 😎

[TradeTheBeal!]

1 hour ago, visionary said:

I wouldn't want to be a server there though.  

 

Or do they get their own food?

 

Table service with masks and gloves.  I trust the tip % was strong.

[Mr. Sinister]

6 minutes ago, skinsmarydu said:

While we're only doing to-go orders, my boss made sure we all have face shields, disposable aprons, and gloves galore. 

We had a private conversation yesterday. He told me we're not going to reopen the dining room until all precautionary measures are no longer necessary, which means it's gonna be a while. 

I won't get my first check since coming back until Tuesday, but I was told that our pay has been majorly boosted & that my eyes will bug out when I see it. 😎

 

That's great to hear

[visionary]

 

 

 

These people are very confused....

 

 

 

Edited May 16, 2020 by visionary

[visionary]

 

[Larry]

29 minutes ago, skinsmarydu said:

While we're only doing to-go orders, my boss made sure we all have face shields, disposable aprons, and gloves galore. 

We had a private conversation yesterday. He told me we're not going to reopen the dining room until all precautionary measures are no longer necessary, which means it's gonna be a while. 

I won't get my first check since coming back until Tuesday, but I was told that our pay has been majorly boosted & that my eyes will bug out when I see it. 😎

 

Your boss is a socialist.  

 

Edit:  Or an American.  

Edited May 16, 2020 by Larry

[China]

Well we drove to our property in Orange County, VA again today.  There were a lot more cars on the road.  On the way back I noticed that a couple of the restaurants on 29 north of Warrenton had full parking lots and no outdoor seating, so I'm guessing social distancing was not happening.

[Mr. Sinister]

3 hours ago, visionary said:

 

 

It would not surprise me at all if the majority of these  people turned out to be paid for Russian puppets doing Vlads work (not that this isnt already the fruit of years of Russian propaganda spread on our soil).

 

We really need to kill that guy.

[Larry]

24 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said:

 

It would not surprise me at all if the majority of these  people turned out to be paid for Russian puppets doing Vlads work (not that this isnt already the fruit of years of Russian propaganda spread on our soil).

 

We really need to kill that guy.

 

Just pointing out, the handwritten badge could mean "doesn't want to advertise my name and my employer", too. 

 

Let's be careful about throwing around the "paid Russian agent" label. There's lots of stupid, too. 

[PokerPacker]

50 minutes ago, Larry said:

Just pointing out, the handwritten badge could mean "doesn't want to advertise my name and my employer", too. 

As someone else in that comment thread noted, the scrubs still had creases indicating they were fresh from the box.

 

50 minutes ago, Larry said:

Let's be careful about throwing around the "paid Russian agent" label. There's lots of stupid, too. 

Why be careful about it?  Any harm in accusing a malevolent jackass of being a russian agent rather than "just" being a stupid malevolent jackass?  Impersonating an authority figure to push your harmful agenda is low.

[StillUnknown]

 

[visionary]

 

[Mr. Sinister]

6 hours ago, Larry said:

 

Just pointing out, the handwritten badge could mean "doesn't want to advertise my name and my employer", too. 

 

Let's be careful about throwing around the "paid Russian agent" label. There's lots of stupid, too. 

 

True. I'm hesitant to give this level of stupid the benefit of the doubt.

[visionary]

 

[LD0506]

 

 

Edited May 17, 2020 by LD0506