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  • AxtremusA Away
    AxtremusA Away
    Axtremus
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    #1

    https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/meadows-says-we-re-not-going-control-pandemic-heated-interview-n1244681

    These from White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows:

    • "We're not going to control the pandemic.“
    • "It is a contagious virus, just like the flu."
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    • George KG Offline
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      George K
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      #2

      Didn't click on the link.

      But, both of those statement are true.

      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

      JollyJ 1 Reply Last reply
      • 89th8 Offline
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        89th
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        #3

        I read the article. Meadows is pretty much spot on. So...

        jon-nycJ 1 Reply Last reply
        • George KG George K

          Didn't click on the link.

          But, both of those statement are true.

          JollyJ Offline
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          Jolly
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          #4

          @George-K said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

          Didn't click on the link.

          But, both of those statement are true.

          Here's what he said:

          "We're not going to control the pandemic. We are going to control the fact that we get vaccines, therapeutics and other mitigations," Meadows said, adding: "It is a contagious virus, just like the flu."

          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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          • CopperC Offline
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            Copper
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            #5

            FLU!
            FLU!
            FLU!

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            • jon-nycJ Offline
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              jon-nyc
              wrote on last edited by
              #6

              President Trump called the coronavirus earlier this evening and graciously conceded the race. The coronavirus is expected to address supporters momentarily.

              You were warned.

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              • L Offline
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                Loki
                wrote on last edited by
                #7

                Many believe our economy only got the flu.

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                • jon-nycJ Offline
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                  jon-nyc
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #8

                  Before day’s end Bloomberg’s guys will have this on air all over Florida.

                  You were warned.

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                  • LuFins DadL Offline
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                    LuFins Dad
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #9

                    How are today’s numbers in the EU?

                    The Brad

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                    • L Loki

                      Many believe our economy only got the flu.

                      Doctor PhibesD Offline
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                      Doctor Phibes
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #10

                      @Loki said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                      Many believe our economy only got the flu.

                      Trump's messaging, if you'll excuse the dreadful term, has been inconsistent and misleading. This is the real problem, IMHO. He has lacked directness, some might say honesty, at a time when directness is needed. He has not appeared to be in control, and it's not done him any good at all.

                      I was only joking

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                      • LuFins DadL LuFins Dad

                        How are today’s numbers in the EU?

                        Doctor PhibesD Offline
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                        Doctor Phibes
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                        #11

                        @LuFins-Dad said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                        How are today’s numbers in the EU?

                        He's still very unpopular.

                        I was only joking

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                        • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                          Before day’s end Bloomberg’s guys will have this on air all over Florida.

                          JollyJ Offline
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                          Jolly
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #12

                          @jon-nyc said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                          Before day’s end Bloomberg’s guys will have this on air all over Florida.

                          Wouldn't it be ducky if Bloomie spent a fortune in Florida and it bought him nothing?

                          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                          • 89th8 89th

                            I read the article. Meadows is pretty much spot on. So...

                            jon-nycJ Offline
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                            jon-nyc
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #13

                            @89th said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                            I read the article. Meadows is pretty much spot on. So...

                            But it’s a remarkable confession in context. Especially this close to the election.

                            You were warned.

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                            • JollyJ Jolly

                              @George-K said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                              Didn't click on the link.

                              But, both of those statement are true.

                              Here's what he said:

                              "We're not going to control the pandemic. We are going to control the fact that we get vaccines, therapeutics and other mitigations," Meadows said, adding: "It is a contagious virus, just like the flu."

                              JollyJ Offline
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                              Jolly
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #14

                              @Jolly said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                              @George-K said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                              Didn't click on the link.

                              But, both of those statement are true.

                              Here's what he said:

                              "We're not going to control the pandemic. We are going to control the fact that we get vaccines, therapeutics and other mitigations," Meadows said, adding: "It is a contagious virus, just like the flu."

                              There's nothing untrue in that statement.

                              COVID can be a very bad disease. For some people. The question becomes, do we let the "cure" be worse than the disease?

                              Trump has decided, as have most of the American people, that until we have a vaccine, we are going to have to live with this virus, just as we live with influenza. The economy cannot run forever on borrowed money and many citizens are starting to hurt very bad financially.

                              Lockdown Joe has a different opinion, but I'm told he has a very nice basement...

                              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                              • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                                @89th said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                I read the article. Meadows is pretty much spot on. So...

                                But it’s a remarkable confession in context. Especially this close to the election.

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                                Loki
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                                @jon-nyc said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                @89th said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                I read the article. Meadows is pretty much spot on. So...

                                But it’s a remarkable confession in context. Especially this close to the election.

                                Even the hammer and the dance acknowledged there was no control.

                                I think everyone said the only goal was to try and not overwhelm our healthcare system.

                                Now if Biden thinks he can stop it, that would be fun to watch. Oh wait there will be a vaccine by then.

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                                  taiwan_girl
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                                  #16

                                  You guys seem to talk like it is either 100% lockdown or 0%.

                                  There is ways to do things in between. Look at many Asia countries.

                                  100% (or close) mask wearing
                                  detailed contact tracing
                                  quarantine for those positive or close contact

                                  yes, yes, yes, I know that US values "personal choice", but it seems like many people are "looking at the tree, rather than the forest"

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                                  • taiwan_girlT taiwan_girl

                                    You guys seem to talk like it is either 100% lockdown or 0%.

                                    There is ways to do things in between. Look at many Asia countries.

                                    100% (or close) mask wearing
                                    detailed contact tracing
                                    quarantine for those positive or close contact

                                    yes, yes, yes, I know that US values "personal choice", but it seems like many people are "looking at the tree, rather than the forest"

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                                    A Former User
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #17

                                    @taiwan_girl said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                    You guys seem to talk like it is either 100% lockdown or 0%.

                                    There is ways to do things in between. Look at many Asia countries.

                                    100% (or close) mask wearing
                                    detailed contact tracing
                                    quarantine for those positive or close contact

                                    yes, yes, yes, I know that US values "personal choice", but it seems like many people are "looking at the tree, rather than the forest"

                                    There is so much sage wisdom in Asia. And we look down on their people and cultures. Yes, it's not black and white, shutdown everything or open up everything. There are proven mitigations that can knock down the spread while still allowing social contacts. Problem is, Americans, too many of them at least, are going to do what they want. So even with full shutdowns of economy and congregation, it won't do much good when so many say screw you and get together like always. Meadows is right. We can't beat it. It's our new puppy to play with and grow old with.

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                                      @taiwan_girl said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                      You guys seem to talk like it is either 100% lockdown or 0%.

                                      There is ways to do things in between. Look at many Asia countries.

                                      100% (or close) mask wearing
                                      detailed contact tracing
                                      quarantine for those positive or close contact

                                      yes, yes, yes, I know that US values "personal choice", but it seems like many people are "looking at the tree, rather than the forest"

                                      There is so much sage wisdom in Asia. And we look down on their people and cultures. Yes, it's not black and white, shutdown everything or open up everything. There are proven mitigations that can knock down the spread while still allowing social contacts. Problem is, Americans, too many of them at least, are going to do what they want. So even with full shutdowns of economy and congregation, it won't do much good when so many say screw you and get together like always. Meadows is right. We can't beat it. It's our new puppy to play with and grow old with.

                                      LarryL Offline
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                                      Larry
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                                      #18

                                      @nobodyssock said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                      @taiwan_girl said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                      You guys seem to talk like it is either 100% lockdown or 0%.

                                      There is ways to do things in between. Look at many Asia countries.

                                      100% (or close) mask wearing
                                      detailed contact tracing
                                      quarantine for those positive or close contact

                                      yes, yes, yes, I know that US values "personal choice", but it seems like many people are "looking at the tree, rather than the forest"

                                      There is so much sage wisdom in Asia. And we look down on their people and cultures. Yes, it's not black and white, shutdown everything or open up everything. There are proven mitigations that can knock down the spread while still allowing social contacts. Problem is, Americans, too many of them at least, are going to do what they want. So even with full shutdowns of economy and congregation, it won't do much good when so many say screw you and get together like always. Meadows is right. We can't beat it. It's our new puppy to play with and grow old with.

                                      Maybe YOU look down on Asian cultures, after all, you are a Leftwing nutjob. But the majority of Americans don't look down on Asians or their culture at all.

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                                      • ? A Former User

                                        @taiwan_girl said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                        You guys seem to talk like it is either 100% lockdown or 0%.

                                        There is ways to do things in between. Look at many Asia countries.

                                        100% (or close) mask wearing
                                        detailed contact tracing
                                        quarantine for those positive or close contact

                                        yes, yes, yes, I know that US values "personal choice", but it seems like many people are "looking at the tree, rather than the forest"

                                        There is so much sage wisdom in Asia. And we look down on their people and cultures. Yes, it's not black and white, shutdown everything or open up everything. There are proven mitigations that can knock down the spread while still allowing social contacts. Problem is, Americans, too many of them at least, are going to do what they want. So even with full shutdowns of economy and congregation, it won't do much good when so many say screw you and get together like always. Meadows is right. We can't beat it. It's our new puppy to play with and grow old with.

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                                        Copper
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                                        #19

                                        @nobodyssock said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                        And we look down on their people and cultures.

                                        We have a winner!

                                        The stupidest thing said this week.

                                        This will be entered into the contest for the stupidest thing of the month.

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                                        • CopperC Copper

                                          @nobodyssock said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                          And we look down on their people and cultures.

                                          We have a winner!

                                          The stupidest thing said this week.

                                          This will be entered into the contest for the stupidest thing of the month.

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                                          Doctor Phibes
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                                          @Copper said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                          @nobodyssock said in White House compares COVID-19 to the Flu again:

                                          The stupidest thing said this week.

                                          It's only Tuesday. You've still got plenty of time.

                                          I was only joking

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