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New Zealand yesterday. No masks or social distancing required.
That could be because their nation seems to be largely free from this breed of animal that dominates the American landscape
https://youtu.be/5ukzFwBPwd4
That could be because their nation seems to be largely free from this breed of animal that dominates the American landscape
https://youtu.be/5ukzFwBPwd4
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Or because they have the most fierce border closure on the planet.
The New Zealand border is currently closed to almost all travellers to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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The fact is that they are attending crowded sporting events without masks while our numbers are continuing to increase in what is now being called a third wave while we lose nearly 1000 lives a day. The prime minister uses american education as a punchline and people laugh.
Donald Trump failed to lead this nation through this pandemic. Anyone in the business world doing this job as poorly as he did would have been fired.
Donald Trump failed to lead this nation through this pandemic. Anyone in the business world doing this job as poorly as he did would have been fired.
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If you don't give any specifics that sounds like nothing more than the Democrat talking point we keep hearing over and over. It works because there is nothing to challenge. If you say he did X when he should have done Y then that can either be debated or else we can agree with you.
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There were some fans in the stands at last night's Dodgers / Braves game.doodle wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:30 amNew Zealand yesterday. No masks or social distancing required.
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That could be because their nation seems to be largely free from this breed of animal that dominates the American landscape
https://youtu.be/5ukzFwBPwd4
This picture is from the first game of their series.
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Has anyone considered the possibility that *nothing* that any governing body has done has either promoted or prevented the spread of the virus?
In other words, the spread of the virus is not anyone's fault. It's not Trump's fault, it's not Cuomo's fault, and so on. It's about the biology of epidemics. Trying to negate that biology is sort of like the kid who tries to empty the ocean into a sand pit on the beach using a little plastic bucket.
I remember that during the height of the AIDS epidemic, people who blamed the victims for their promiscuous/risky behavior, or said it was a judgment from God, were roundly condemned. I wish we had a bit of that sentiment today.
In other words, the spread of the virus is not anyone's fault. It's not Trump's fault, it's not Cuomo's fault, and so on. It's about the biology of epidemics. Trying to negate that biology is sort of like the kid who tries to empty the ocean into a sand pit on the beach using a little plastic bucket.
I remember that during the height of the AIDS epidemic, people who blamed the victims for their promiscuous/risky behavior, or said it was a judgment from God, were roundly condemned. I wish we had a bit of that sentiment today.
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Is what you say somewhat analogous to saying that humans have had no effect on climate change? That we are just witnessing the natural course of climate change?sophie wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:09 pmHas anyone considered the possibility that *nothing* that any governing body has done has either promoted or prevented the spread of the virus?
In other words, the spread of the virus is not anyone's fault. It's not Trump's fault, it's not Cuomo's fault, and so on. It's about the biology of epidemics. Trying to negate that biology is sort of like the kid who tries to empty the ocean into a sand pit on the beach using a little plastic bucket.
I remember that during the height of the AIDS epidemic, people who blamed the victims for their promiscuous/risky behavior, or said it was a judgment from God, were roundly condemned. I wish we had a bit of that sentiment today.
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Why Your Hand Sanitizer May Be Ineffective Or Tainted By Cancer-Causing Chemicals
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It’s also Cuomo’s fault for attempting to take a victory lap with his new book.Libertarian666 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:48 pmWhat IS Cuomo's fault is sending covid-positive patients into nursing homes.sophie wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:09 pmHas anyone considered the possibility that *nothing* that any governing body has done has either promoted or prevented the spread of the virus?
In other words, the spread of the virus is not anyone's fault. It's not Trump's fault, it's not Cuomo's fault, and so on. It's about the biology of epidemics. Trying to negate that biology is sort of like the kid who tries to empty the ocean into a sand pit on the beach using a little plastic bucket.
I remember that during the height of the AIDS epidemic, people who blamed the victims for their promiscuous/risky behavior, or said it was a judgment from God, were roundly condemned. I wish we had a bit of that sentiment today.
That resulted in quite a few premature deaths.
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Latest news from "The Peoples Paradise"!
I can now get my hair cut after four months and travel up to 25 Km from home before I get my head kicked in

https://www.theage.com.au/national/vict ... 5665n.html
And Automatic car washes will be allowed; such freedom

PS: At least some people have a sense of humour, they have been busy at Uncyclopedia!
https://en.uncyclopedia.co/wiki/Victoria_Police
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HAH
I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. Who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? Yet they will have control over all the fruit of my toil into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. . . Nothing is better for a man than to eat and drink and enjoy his work.
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