Coronavirus General Discussion

[Kriegsspiel]

Tomorrow I am thinking of sneaking out of the house to hit one of the few gyms in town that are still open. I'm willing to forgo social gatherings, concerts, and all that other junk.

But gym time is precious.

Dumb or no?

I don't think so, I'm going too.

[Smith1776]

That's something of an exaggeration. It's better than the traditional methods of stirring up animal spirits.

I see where you're going with this, and no, I haven't tried homebrewing since my botched rhubarb-wine attempt.

I used to make wine with my dad when I was a kid. I was responsible for the grape mushing with my feet.

I will never forget how weird that felt between my toes.

[Smith1776]

Tomorrow I am thinking of sneaking out of the house to hit one of the few gyms in town that are still open. I'm willing to forgo social gatherings, concerts, and all that other junk.

But gym time is precious.

Dumb or no?

I don't think so, I'm going too.

Awww yisssss.

EDIT: If you are willing to meet halfway we can do some sets together.

[Kriegsspiel]

What consumers need right about now is Andrew Yang's Freedom Dividend.

Pfftt. Can't even spend it anywhere. They just closed down the liquor stores here, for fuck's sake!

Food. Rent. Online entertainment. Not everyone has secure jobs or emergency funds. And even those that do, maybe not as secure as thought for many.

The government is deeply in debt and hasn't operated on a budget since the last financial crisis. I don't think it's a legit option right now.

[dualstow]

Tomorrow I am thinking of sneaking out of the house to hit one of the few gyms in town that are still open. I'm willing to forgo social gatherings, concerts, and all that other junk.

But gym time is precious.

Dumb or no?

Maybe you could get one of those manuals on bodyweight exercises, like people in prison do if they don’t have access to weights or machines. My brother said it was helpful. (He is a law abiding citizen)

[yankees60]

That's something of an exaggeration. It's better than the traditional methods of stirring up animal spirits.

I see where you're going with this, and no, I haven't tried homebrewing since my botched rhubarb-wine attempt.

I used to make wine with my dad when I was a kid. I was responsible for the grape mushing with my feet.

I will never forget how weird that felt between my toes.

You are only the second person I've ever had contact with who has done that. The first was my father who told me he did that as a kid when he was growing up in Southern Italy (within sight of Pompei / Mt Vesuvius).

He and my mother once made some alcohol thing in our bathtub. Never knew whether the outcome was good or bad. But that was the only time that they did do it.

Vinny

[Smith1776]

Okay. Seasteading is still a thing.

How about we all just start a new nation state in international waters using units of PP assets as a basket for our currency.

We get to start a new libertarian nation that has the added appeal of isolation from the Coronavirus.

C'mon guys. This is the perfect opportunity.

[dualstow]

Is Peter Thiel on board?

[Smith1776]

You are only the second person I've ever had contact with who has done that. The first was my father who told me he did that as a kid when he was growing up in Southern Italy (within sight of Pompei / Mt Vesuvius).

He and my mother once made some alcohol thing in our bathtub. Never knew whether the outcome was good or bad. But that was the only time that they did do it.

Vinny

That sounds like an incredibly picturesque scene and a rather great childhood memory.

It's funny. I only drink like half a dozen times a year. But because it's so infrequent I am a ridiculously cheap drunk. It's so fun haha.

Maybe you could get one of those manuals on bodyweight exercises, like people in prison do if they don’t have access to weights or machines. My brother said it was helpful. (He is a law abiding citizen)

I have a yoga mat (covered in dust) at home and might just do that to tide me over!

[Smith1776]

Is Peter Thiel on board?

Pending review by the PP council.

[Libertarian666]

Tomorrow I am thinking of sneaking out of the house to hit one of the few gyms in town that are still open. I'm willing to forgo social gatherings, concerts, and all that other junk.

But gym time is precious.

Dumb or no?

Extremely dumb.
Do pushups at home.

[Smith1776]

Extremely dumb.
Do pushups at home.

But muh gainz...

Seriously though. You are a voice of reason. Thank you.

But also...

https://youtu.be/O_4hp8x4Hko?t=21

[Dieter]

Shelter in place for most of California Bay are through April 7th (just added Santa Cruz County) on top of Santa Clara County, San Francisco county, ....

For Santa Cruz --
http://www.santacruzhealth.org/Portals/ ... 202020.pdf

[Smith1776]

Things are moving fast.

American Airlines stock is back up some 11% as the White House is readying an airline bailout package.

[yankees60]

Things are moving fast.

American Airlines stock is back up some 11% as the White House is readying an airline bailout package.

That was part of what Trump spoke about this afternoon. That the airlines would be getting financial support from the government.

Many of the Sunday news talk show hosts went heavy against these Republican government representatives, asking them if these were not "bailouts".

Vinny

[dualstow]

It took a virus, but Trudeau just closed Canada’s borders to noncitizens.

[Smith1776]

That was part of what Trump spoke about this afternoon. That the airlines would be getting financial support from the government.

Many of the Sunday news talk show hosts went heavy against these Republican government representatives, asking them if these were not "bailouts".

Vinny

Interesting "tone" to this decade's bailouts compared to the last.

There are a lot of local policy changes happening here in Canada. Utility bill payments are being waived. Mortgage payments are being waived. There's an amazing amount of solidarity and even... positivity? The fact that this crisis was not precipitated by a bunch of bankers helps I'm sure.

Looks like people whose incomes have dried up are getting at least 2 months reprieve from many major bill payments. One of my friends just had her car payments suspended till July.

[Smith1776]

It took a virus, but Trudeau just closed Canada’s borders to noncitizens.

My dad is still in Hong Kong. I am hoping he will be able to come home without delay.

He is still in a "it's not that bad" mode.

[dualstow]

Interesting. I saw a story today that I meant to read, featuring Hong Kong. Seems they have been very successful in dealing with it.

[Smith1776]

Interesting. I saw a story today that I meant to read, featuring Hong Kong. Seems they have been very successful in dealing with it.

Right. I was just thinking... China's cases seem to be winding down. Europe and North America are where Asia was some weeks or months back.

He may be theoretically safer there from the virus than here? Though I am also concerned about disruptions to travel and infrastructure.

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On a totally separate note. Because of the gym closures, I have not been working out. But I'm still eating like I'm working out.

I'm getting fat. Noooooo..........

[dualstow]

I love eating a farmer’s breakfast and then not going out and farming.

[yankees60]

Interesting. I saw a story today that I meant to read, featuring Hong Kong. Seems they have been very successful in dealing with it.

Right. I was just thinking... China's cases seem to be winding down. Europe and North America are where Asia was some weeks or months back.

He may be theoretically safer there from the virus than here? Though I am also concerned about disruptions to travel and infrastructure.

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On a totally separate note. Because of the gym closures, I have not been working out. But I'm still eating like I'm working out.

I'm getting fat. Noooooo..........

Several years ago, I was injured so that I could not do my three times a week weight lifting plus the the other exercises. During that time I LOST 8-10 pounds! Because I was not exercising my appetite dropped drastically. That taught me a great lesson. Exercise is great for the body (and mind) in many ways. But it is NOT a key component to weight loss. What you put in your mouth is! The type of food you eat and the quantities of food you eat are the major determinants of what you weigh. Or, at least that is my personal experience / theory.

Vinny

[Libertarian666]

Extremely dumb.
Do pushups at home.

But muh gainz...

Seriously though. You are a voice of reason. Thank you.

But also...

https://youtu.be/O_4hp8x4Hko?t=21

You're welcome. I may still need to hire you to work on my software project, so I can't let you do anything so dumb.

[Libertarian666]

Interesting. I saw a story today that I meant to read, featuring Hong Kong. Seems they have been very successful in dealing with it.

Right. I was just thinking... China's cases seem to be winding down. Europe and North America are where Asia was some weeks or months back.

He may be theoretically safer there from the virus than here? Though I am also concerned about disruptions to travel and infrastructure.

===============

On a totally separate note. Because of the gym closures, I have not been working out. But I'm still eating like I'm working out.

I'm getting fat. Noooooo..........

My brother's new wife is Chinese.
She has told him harrowing tales of how they have fought the virus.
Including murdering a large number of infected people and burning the bodies.
Of course I don't have independent confirmation, but she should know...

[Smith1776]

You're welcome. I may still need to hire you to work on my software project, so I can't let you do anything so dumb.

I am finishing my degree this year and you have no idea how excited I am!