Why are we social distancing for the corona virus?

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Friday March 20, 2020 · 11:24 PM PDT

2020/03/20 · 23:24

I work at an essential job site. Thankfully I'm on day two of a 3 week vacation, because I was going to go nuts at work. Not over managements efforts to keep my co workers socially distant. Really, more frustrated at the complainers.

Probably the worst thing that has bothered me the most recently is people's angered reactions over managements attempts to help social distance us while at work. Some people outright say defiant things, such as they wont unless explicitly ordered. Every response is either 'why' or 'we can't help it', I often don't see support or understanding for changes. Maybe it's because the complainers are the loudest.

Finally found an 8 min speech from an epidemiologist in Chicago that explains 'why' so well to me. In order to help understand why our government is making a big deal about this.

It's not political. Just explains the science of it in easy to understand terms for our societies safety. I really don't think enough people understand what the reason for all the efforts at social distancing is for. I really hope they do soon, before an elderly or unhealthy loved one in a few weeks finds the hospitals full.

I feel the arguements laid out here would be helpful, so please watch when you have a moment.

YouTube Video

I don't subscribe to wapo but they made it 2 minutes

www.washingtonpost.com/...

Debate thoughts during it

dan8433

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Wednesday October 15, 2008 · 7:33 PM PDT

2008/10/15 · 19:33

my breif thoughts right after

dan8433

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Thursday October 02, 2008 · 7:29 PM PDT

2008/10/02 · 19:29

That has got to be the biggest gaffe of the night. I cant believe it. This dairy is short but I hope the analysis touches on my points.

dan8433

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Friday September 26, 2008 · 6:21 AM PDT

2008/09/26 · 06:21

This diary is going to be short, have an non sourced theory but if it is close then I am also offering an answer.

Now I don't hate conservatives but I dislike movement conservative. Their downfall will always be remembered as them selling off the populist or more centered Republicans. If the GOP has a chance of surviving the 21st century they are going to have to shred this bullheaded extreme ideal, dare I say even reform it completely out. It is the biggest marriage between Wall Street greed and supporting extreme religious ideals, dare I even add racism among some of its biggest leaders. Being bi racial myself and having little doubt Obama will make it in office, conservatives only hope of a survival(minus ones like Shelby and Ron Paul who have enough credit to pass with a no vote, sorry McCain you wont pass at this point) will be to make this move. Conservatism is a needed ying to our political yang so however that happens even through a new party name I just hope it gets done without any history of this core.

dan8433

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Wednesday September 24, 2008 · 3:14 PM PDT

2008/09/24 · 15:14

I was taking and shower and heading out the door just as the TV was announcing that McCain wanted to suspend his campaign and postpone the debate. Some may not believe in fate but it is a funny thing in life.

I live a hard situation now at 24 years, guardian to my sisters kids who is doing well in drug rehab. Last night when I got home from work for several reasons I had insomnia, couldn't fall asleep until 6am.

Before I go into details, I must say now is the time for us to work even harder. Today is the turning point and we have about 40 days to go. Americans are more swayed then ever now to vote for Obama and we must make sure he wins in November now. Go to www.barackobama.com and find your HQ... You may feel nervous for the first... 5 minutes. I live in southern california but work mostly with conservatives so it is a liberating feeling to speak your mind about this election with people who think the same way as you in person. Or you can try it from home.

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Monday September 22, 2008 · 5:03 AM PDT

2008/09/22 · 05:03

First let me give credit to Stirling Newberry's Dairy. I thought it would go over my head on first skim but it inspired me to reply out my out rage of this current political farce on a gaming site I've posted on for years which has mostly conservatives.

A year ago I never paid attention fully to politics. I find the irony now that the importance of this election cycle has drawn me in full hilt. So much Ive been reading Paul Krugman's Conscious of a Liberal and digesting as much history and info about our current situation as I could these past months.

Just to highlight my main frustration. Don't let Bush/McCain fool you... Is it coincidental that this economic crises happens just TWO weeks before October? The problem is, this is too much Kool Aid for even true Republican's at heart to drink now. Note I am very conservative in my approach as I am arguing my thoughts out as a Liberal Democrat speaking to Conservatives in mind. I've added some touches though for Dkos.

Also, every dairy at this point should have some action suggestions repeated over and over because time is of the essence.

Poll

24 votes Show Results

Bush's October Suprise?

24 votes Vote Now!

Bush's October Suprise?

Definately. I'm sure he is hoping enough idiots freak out

11 votes

McCain and Bush probably planned this out over cake on his 72nd birthday

9 votes

1st American Idol. Now Politics! We can only pray enough Americans tune in to save this country

4 votes

Bill Maher nails my sentiments on Iraq and McCain

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Wednesday September 17, 2008 · 9:30 PM PDT

2008/09/17 · 21:30

Bill Maher stated today on the Rachel Maddow Show: "As Long as their are Americans in Iraq there will be muslims who hate us.

I am one of those democrats who during the time Iraq war was starting was fine with what we were doing in Afghanistan. It seems as if the Republicans are trying to cast Democrats as against war.

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Saturday September 13, 2008 · 2:25 AM PDT

2008/09/13 · 02:25

This is my second diary but I've become a regular reader of Daily Kos. There is alot of clutter to sometimes read through if you are trying to get more information out in a day but sometimes you find those gems that brings out good points. The one I will now try and articulate is one I haven't seen enough of on DailyKos lately and I feel people need to remember.

No matter what you think Obama needs to do, please at least remember or at least be inspired to try and articulate his latest message in his stump if you feel inclined to. I know there are many other better writers then me. I only wish they wrote about stuff I was interested in reading about more.

Another point I argue at the end here is the importance of more then just donating or reading views you agree with here. Action is needed. The easiest I can attest to is at least making phone calls. More of us seriously need to do this. It is something easily done at home thanks to Obama's website. Id love more recced articled explaining the strategies and a how-to on this for people to get more excited about at least making calls.

Times a wasting

And like Joe, who was my personal pick and am glad to see him aboard. (by the way I imagine we have yet to see the best of him) I can be long winded so bare with me.

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Sunday August 31, 2008 · 12:06 AM PDT

2008/08/31 · 00:06

A problem with Palin is that while yes it may fire up the religious conservative base it does not do much more for Mc Cain. He was struggling in that area for a reason. His "maverick" role of not always agreeing with his party which really translate to him filing in suit with the libertarian brand of conservatism in AZ (which is next to me here in Los Angeles). Well whatever the narrative is this just adds to the "phony" do-what-ever-it-takes-to-win attitude that he just makes too obvious.

RSS

Why are we social distancing for the corona virus?

Debate thoughts during it

Palin on the Debate: "McCain is the man we need to leave"

American people just want to be reassured

I went to my Obama HQ for the first time today

Bush's October Suprise has lost its wool for our eyes

Bill Maher nails my sentiments on Iraq and McCain

Remember that Obama's message is ours to carry

Sara Palin will not fool many Americans John