COVID-19 - On the Ground

[CrimsonNBlue]

its terrifying to watch some of you cheer this on and wish for it here. insane.

That's not happening, though.

There are obvious, forceful ways to get rid of the virus much quicker--forceful lockdowns, physically forced vaccines, killing the infected, etc.--no one's argued anything beyond mostly passive vax mandates like passports for entry, travel, etc.

[Deleted User 89]

We're getting pissed off over what Australia's government is doing?

Australia has had 68,041 Covid cases and 1,066 deaths. Ever. USA had 157,759 cases, and 1,700 deaths. Yesterday. I’m pissed that they have a system that’s working.

The ends don't justify the means.

actually, according to colleagues that actually live in Australia, you’d be wrong

one of my colleagues is Indian, and is grateful that he now lives in Oz...actually wishes he could get more of his extended family there

the folks i know from Australia don’t tend to bitch and moan about covid measures near as much as ‘muricans do

[TDub]

its terrifying to watch some of you cheer this on and wish for it here. insane.

That's not happening, though.

There are obvious, forceful ways to get rid of the virus much quicker--forceful lockdowns, physically forced vaccines, killing the infected, etc.--no one's argued anything beyond mostly passive vax mandates like passports for entry, travel, etc.

We're getting pissed off over what Australia's government is doing?

Australia has had 68,041 Covid cases and 1,066 deaths. Ever. USA had 157,759 cases, and 1,700 deaths. Yesterday. I’m pissed that they have a system that’s working.

it is happening. this is just the most recent example. There are similar pushes for more invasive government controls on here posited daily

[Deleted User 89]

i don’t think those quotes say what you think they do

[TDub]

Australia has had 68,041 Covid cases and 1,066 deaths. Ever. USA had 157,759 cases, and 1,700 deaths. Yesterday. I’m pissed that they have a system that’s working.

The ends don't justify the means.

actually, according to colleagues that actually live in Australia, you’d be wrong

one of my colleagues is Indian, and is grateful that he now lives in Oz...actually wishes he could get more of his extended family there

the folks i know from Australia don’t tend to bitch and moan about covid measures near as much as ‘muricans do

they just had massive strikes and protests about their mandates regarding the the truckers snd ended up having to roll back some of their measures to continue receiving freight. So, it depends on what media you read

[TDub]

i don’t think those quotes say what you think they do

what do you think they say

[CrimsonNBlue]

There could be a ripple effect, though, and some I'd like to see.

For instance, Qantas announced yesterday that they will require vaccines for all passengers on international flights. Hope that it 1. convinces other major airlines to do the same, and 2. convince many citizens around the world, including the States, to get the vax because we all know that people love vacationing in Australia.

[ousdahl]

when did this turn into the drunk driving thread?

[TDub]

when did this turn into the drunk driving thread?

cant get drunk in Australia anymore. might spread covid if youre drunk alone at your house.

[Deleted User 89]

The ends don't justify the means.

actually, according to colleagues that actually live in Australia, you’d be wrong

one of my colleagues is Indian, and is grateful that he now lives in Oz...actually wishes he could get more of his extended family there

the folks i know from Australia don’t tend to bitch and moan about covid measures near as much as ‘muricans do

they just had massive strikes and protests about their mandates regarding the the truckers snd ended up having to roll back some of their measures to continue receiving freight. So, it depends on what media you read

i haven’t read any media regarding Australia

part of my company is based there and i have regular conference calls with them...it’s all anecdotal, i know, but i’d sooner trust what they say over what is being said on a KU message board

[CrimsonNBlue]

its terrifying to watch some of you cheer this on and wish for it here. insane.

That's not happening, though.

There are obvious, forceful ways to get rid of the virus much quicker--forceful lockdowns, physically forced vaccines, killing the infected, etc.--no one's argued anything beyond mostly passive vax mandates like passports for entry, travel, etc.

We're getting pissed off over what Australia's government is doing?

Australia has had 68,041 Covid cases and 1,066 deaths. Ever. USA had 157,759 cases, and 1,700 deaths. Yesterday. I’m pissed that they have a system that’s working.

it is happening. this is just the most recent example. There are similar pushes for more invasive government controls on here posited daily

Controls that are constitutional--because that does need to be a requirement. I'll personally cross that bridge when or if it comes, but carry on.

But, what has been posited here that is more invasive than Australia?

[twocoach]

its terrifying to watch some of you cheer this on and wish for it here. insane.

Did I miss a post where someone/anyone was cheering this on and wishing for it here?

[TDub]

Still waiting for the rollback of the Patriot Act since the Afghanistan War is over.

[TDub]

That's not happening, though.

There are obvious, forceful ways to get rid of the virus much quicker--forceful lockdowns, physically forced vaccines, killing the infected, etc.--no one's argued anything beyond mostly passive vax mandates like passports for entry, travel, etc.

Australia has had 68,041 Covid cases and 1,066 deaths. Ever. USA had 157,759 cases, and 1,700 deaths. Yesterday. I’m pissed that they have a system that’s working.

it is happening. this is just the most recent example. There are similar pushes for more invasive government controls on here posited daily

Controls that are constitutional--because that does need to be a requirement. I'll personally cross that bridge when or if it comes, but carry on.

But, what has been posited here that is more invasive than Australia?

not more invasive than Australia. more invasive than what we already have....

[Deleted User 89]

i don’t think those quotes say what you think they do

what do you think they say

other than poking fun at you for freaking out about Australia?

just that their covid measures have largely been more successful than ours

nobody even insinuated anything beyond that

[TDub]

its terrifying to watch some of you cheer this on and wish for it here. insane.

Did I miss a post where someone/anyone was cheering this on and wishing for it here?

apparently. its here daily.

[TDub]

i don’t think those quotes say what you think they do

what do you think they say

other than poking fun at you for freaking out about Australia?

just that their covid measures have largely been more successful than ours

nobody even insinuated anything beyond that

I value my independence and freedoms, particularly in the sanctity of my own property. Watching a modern western country invade that in the name of "covid" is disconcerting.

[jfish26]

its terrifying to watch some of you cheer this on and wish for it here. insane.

Did I miss a post where someone/anyone was cheering this on and wishing for it here?

apparently. its here daily.

I can wait.

[CrimsonNBlue]

it is happening. this is just the most recent example. There are similar pushes for more invasive government controls on here posited daily

Controls that are constitutional--because that does need to be a requirement. I'll personally cross that bridge when or if it comes, but carry on.

But, what has been posited here that is more invasive than Australia?

not more invasive than Australia. more invasive than what we already have....

I guess I don't understand the problem with that unless people are saying to rip up the Constitution.

I do agree we need to take lessons from the Patriot Act, but there are plenty of instances where the Courts shut down some of the bullshit tactics the FBI, etc. used while citing the Act's authority.

[TDub]

Did I miss a post where someone/anyone was cheering this on and wishing for it here?

apparently. its here daily.

I can wait.

youre one of the consistent proponents..

giggle