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carbonblob 36 points ago +36 / -0

Situation could be a opportunity for a "test" to see how compliant citizens will be, and how quickly too. And then how much push back there will be when policies are enforced.

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ThomasGiferson 16 points ago +16 / -0

Are we getting an F or an A? Depends on the perspective, I guess.

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ThomasGiferson 23 points ago +23 / -0

From my point of view, we the people, get a solid F. It's astonishing to me how easily people have simply given up their rights.

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ThomasGiferson -12 points ago +2 / -14

It's the "people who don't give a shit" category that I'm seeing, and am alarmed by.

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misterLahey 14 points ago +14 / -0

I don't give a shit about your irrational panic, Karen.

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Provis22 2 points ago +2 / -0

Reminds me of how someone said people have an attitude like “Murcia!” And I responded with “but can you really blame them?”

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ThomasGiferson -6 points ago +2 / -8

How you get "irrational panic" from I "am alarmed by" it, is a mystery, Wally.

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freewillsetstruth 8 points ago +8 / -0

You're kidding me, right? Have you seen the assholes waiting in line to get groceries. Do you think social distancing is a reasonable way to "flatten the curve"? Them we failed!

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ThomasGiferson 5 points ago +6 / -1

Not sure what you're responding to. I say we get an F on the "test" about how compliant we will be and how quickly. We complied in every way they wanted and did so very quickly, like dumb sheep.

By the way, your point is legit. People are going to try to stop us from reopening things by saying that social distancing is keeping the virus from exploding and killing millions. Bullshit. People are out and about and interacting with people all over the place. In fact, in some ways, we're more concentrated. Instead of buying food at dozens of different places throughout the week, we're going into the same markets more frequently than we used to. I've been going into two markets for food only recently. And each time I do, there are twice as many people.

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StumpSmasher 3 points ago +3 / -0

My personal favorite bit is that the market near me that was open 24 hours a day shrunk their hours to 6-to-8. If they had stayed open, people could go shopping at like 2 AM when most people are asleep...

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krzyzowiec 1 point ago +1 / -0

Depends on the place. I was surprised to find my grocery store with marked lines for people to stand at and people actually doing it.

Then again it was weird because you’re all interacting with the cashier, who obviously can’t be six feet away.

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misterLahey 5 points ago +5 / -0

An F, considering that even many "conservatives" have bought into the hype and are mindlessly following if not enthusiastically supporting all of the hysterics and dictatorial bullshit that governments are pulling all over the country.

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krzyzowiec 4 points ago +4 / -0

The weirdest thing about this whole experience for me is seeing how easily people panic. Even on here.

I still sometimes see the warning about how things are going to get really bad “in two weeks”.

From my POV, you can’t do anything about the virus existing. Take the precautions: don’t touch people or be too close, wash your hands, maybe eat more vegetables and fruits to boost your immune system... and just live your life. There’s nothing to worry about really.

I’m in the South though. Other than a weird run on the grocery stores for toilet paper, people haven’t been behaving that badly. Maybe the hot weather helps.

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freewillsetstruth 9 points ago +9 / -0

Embrace the #Plandemic

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misterLahey 5 points ago +5 / -0

Scamdemic

I'm appropriating that for my own use.

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Staatssicherheit 9 points ago +9 / -0

Arresting people is a massive mistake and will lead to social unrest. The mayors and governors really need to re-think their battle plan.

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ubit 3 points ago +3 / -0

It's almost like that's what they want and destabilization is their main source of power.

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rbobjones69 8 points ago +8 / -0

If you have the smarts to ask the question, you already know the answer!

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PillarOfWisdom 7 points ago +7 / -0

"Don't worry...we can trust cops. They won't follow orders that don't make sense like red flag laws."

Bullshit.

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freewillsetstruth 6 points ago +6 / -0

Occultist Elite --> Administrative Elite --> Nation State figureheads --> Local Government Wannabe Bosses --> 200 Miles of shit --> Useful idiot cops --> Another 200 miles of shit --> YOU

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glasseye 6 points ago +10 / -4

Government is stupid.

Double that for police...

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keepwinning 6 points ago +6 / -0

People. Always has been

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DONTRUMP 4 points ago +4 / -0

I didn't know poeple were out of control.

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RapidAsparagus 3 points ago +3 / -0

Yes.