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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Mar 30, 2020 13:35:58 GMT -8
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 1, 2020 8:05:19 GMT -8
Bill Gates TED talk in 2015.
The next outbreak? We’re not ready | Bill Gates
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 1, 2020 14:46:47 GMT -8
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 2, 2020 16:24:10 GMT -8
Meanwhile in South Korea...
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Post by Stu on Apr 3, 2020 7:47:40 GMT -8
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 3, 2020 8:08:01 GMT -8
There's no consistency...each State, City, region treats the pandemic differently. |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 4, 2020 15:15:16 GMT -8
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Post by Bats on Apr 5, 2020 4:02:28 GMT -8
There's no consistency...each State, City, region treats the pandemic differently. That's the impression I get when watch Trump on the news. It's very much "we" and "they". When he says "we", does he mean D.C.? |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 5, 2020 7:16:10 GMT -8
There's no consistency...each State, City, region treats the pandemic differently. That's the impression I get when watch Trump on the news. It's very much "we" and "they". When he says "we", does he mean D.C.? It's our structure. We're a republic, so any power that isn't officially given to the Federal government falls under state control. Trump can encourage certain activities, but has no official power to enforce them; although he has the power to punish states that don't comply (for example, withholding certain funds). Specifically, he has no power to force Americans to stay home; that falls to States, Counties, Cities, etc. - hence the mess. On the other hand, the President can (theoretically) declare martial law to enforce uniform compliance during a pandemic like this, although it's unlikely this will happen. Also, I guarantee that once this is all over, the U.S. will freak out, conduct an investigation, and ultimately add new layers of bureaucracy and red tape to the process. I wouldn't be surprised to see the creation of a Virus Czar.  |
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Post by Bats on Apr 5, 2020 7:59:15 GMT -8
That's the impression I get when watch Trump on the news. It's very much "we" and "they". When he says "we", does he mean D.C.? It's our structure. We're a republic, so any power that isn't officially given to the Federal government falls under state control. Trump can encourage certain activities, but has no official power to enforce them; although he has the power to punish states that don't comply (for example, withholding certain funds). Specifically, he has no power to force Americans to stay home; that falls to States, Counties, Cities, etc. - hence the mess. On the other hand, the President can (theoretically) declare martial law to enforce uniform compliance during a pandemic like this, although it's unlikely this will happen. Also, I guarantee that once this is all over, the U.S. will freak out, conduct an investigation, and ultimately add new layers of bureaucracy and red tape to the process. I wouldn't be surprised to see the creation of a Virus Czar. Interesting... I'm learning! I understand four of the states are technically commonwealths. Any difference there? |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 5, 2020 8:09:56 GMT -8
It's our structure. We're a republic, so any power that isn't officially given to the Federal government falls under state control. Trump can encourage certain activities, but has no official power to enforce them; although he has the power to punish states that don't comply (for example, withholding certain funds). Specifically, he has no power to force Americans to stay home; that falls to States, Counties, Cities, etc. - hence the mess. On the other hand, the President can (theoretically) declare martial law to enforce uniform compliance during a pandemic like this, although it's unlikely this will happen. Also, I guarantee that once this is all over, the U.S. will freak out, conduct an investigation, and ultimately add new layers of bureaucracy and red tape to the process. I wouldn't be surprised to see the creation of a Virus Czar. Interesting... I'm learning! I understand four of the states are technically commonwealths. Any difference there? No. They had that term grandfathered in because the term was in their state governments prior to the U.S. government. But they took it from English law. |
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Post by Stu on Apr 5, 2020 10:07:45 GMT -8
Interesting... I'm learning! I understand four of the states are technically commonwealths. Any difference there? No. They had that term grandfathered in because the term was in their state governments prior to the U.S. government. But they took it from English law. Yeah, those Massholes think it makes them posh to say "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts"  |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 6, 2020 10:19:31 GMT -8
Probably too early to tell, but a lot of the data I'm seeing implies a peak in new confirmed cases in the last few days. I've listed a few below: Possibly PeakedSpain Italy Austria Portugal South Korea Sweden Australia Possibly Still RisingUK Turkey Canada Russia Poland
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 6, 2020 11:57:39 GMT -8
The stock market likes the data.
The S&P is up 7.5% right now, the Dow over 8%.
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Apr 8, 2020 22:36:38 GMT -8
Long time Stu!Howz all the gang?You guys drawing comics? Hey Jimmers. Evan was making a comic with a friend in school but not anymore. The kids have been on the PS4 or Steam or playing Granny or FNAF. They're setting up the online schooling this week so things will become more stable. Home schooling sucks! So,how much fun are we having now dad? Hope everyone's happy and safe,no Joshing |
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