So, there is one thing I don't understand about the people here. On one side you all keep saying "it's just the flu, bro." on the other you praise POTUS for doing everything in his power to keep the US closed off from all nations currently suffering the Corona. So which is it? Is Trump overreacting to a "less dangerous flu" or not?
The flu itself is being blown out of proportion by media. The metrics don’t support the panic.
However, there is “potential” for this to become severe. And on that front Trump is taking action to ensure that this virus is controlled and limit American exposure to it.
No, he's taking prudent steps to protect the US. I don't give a crap about other countries travel restrictions. He didn't shut down cargo transport. Those of us who are preaching that this isn't that serious aren't saying to ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist. We are saying to not freak out and destroy the economy and hoard toilet paper. Big difference.
Trying to conflatie multiple different opinions on an internet forum into "you all" is going to create contradictions. It's not a valid way to look at things.
Both sides are correct. We have faced so much worse yet with so much less hysteria and panic signaling coming from the media, AND why shouldn't we close off our borders to threats? Especially because the extreme overreaction by the media is doing so much harm to our country and the sooner we eliminate the threat of Corona the sooner the media panic will end.
I think the sentiment of "it's not even that bad" is accurate for younger people, but that doesn't mean Trump shouldn't pull out all the stops to protect older and vulnerable people.
So, there is one thing I don't understand about the people here. On one side you all keep saying "it's just the flu, bro." on the other you praise POTUS for doing everything in his power to keep the US closed off from all nations currently suffering the Corona. So which is it? Is Trump overreacting to a "less dangerous flu" or not?
edit: thanks for the replies, guys.
Its both.
The flu itself is being blown out of proportion by media. The metrics don’t support the panic.
However, there is “potential” for this to become severe. And on that front Trump is taking action to ensure that this virus is controlled and limit American exposure to it.
Amen!
No, he's taking prudent steps to protect the US. I don't give a crap about other countries travel restrictions. He didn't shut down cargo transport. Those of us who are preaching that this isn't that serious aren't saying to ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist. We are saying to not freak out and destroy the economy and hoard toilet paper. Big difference.
Exactly.
I agree. Yes, we should take this seriously. But we shouldn't let the media fear monger and make everyone hysterical. Panic never does anything good.
Trying to conflatie multiple different opinions on an internet forum into "you all" is going to create contradictions. It's not a valid way to look at things.
Both sides are correct. We have faced so much worse yet with so much less hysteria and panic signaling coming from the media, AND why shouldn't we close off our borders to threats? Especially because the extreme overreaction by the media is doing so much harm to our country and the sooner we eliminate the threat of Corona the sooner the media panic will end.
I think the sentiment of "it's not even that bad" is accurate for younger people, but that doesn't mean Trump shouldn't pull out all the stops to protect older and vulnerable people.