It is ridiculous how people just accept what they are told at face value. A friend of mine bought into the wear a mask and I tell him “I can’t spread it if i don’t have it” he says “well what if you are asymptomatic?” I say “if I’m asymptomatic I cannot spread it”. It’s so frustrating that people are petrified of the China flu.
Here in Western NY we have been going to jiu jitsu class, hanging out, going to bars that aren't enforcing Cuomo's bullshit food regulations, and playing full court basketball at the parks. Everybody is pretty much over the shit besides the delusional REEEEEEEEEEEEEs from Leftist that watch news all day every day.
There is evidence on both sides. It will take years to cut through the bullshit, once the media and public have gotten bored of the mask thing. Then we'll eventually figure out just how much of a factor asymptomatic spreaders were. I doubt it's zero, but probably way less than people think.
These evil bastards covered every angle didn't they,? Worst flu ever so we gotta shut down the United States. Greatest fraud perpetrated on the world in my lifetime. Well that and man made climate change.
But what if people aren't showing signs of being sick? What do we do? Asymptomatic grasshopper. No one can argue with that
I feel bad for the people that live in constant fear because of the media. The reality is that this and other viruses are out there and everyone is at risk of something if they leave the house. Fortunately that risk seems to be pretty low. If someone wants to be extra cautious and wear a mask then I’m fine with that. If they want to force other healthy people to not work, go out, or to wear a mask then that’s crossing the line.
Exactly. You want to be dumb and ruin your health by wearing a mask and isolating yourself? Fine whatever you moron. But my life shouldn't be ruined because you're a fucking brainwashed sheep.
That's going too far in the other direction and makes us look crazy. Asymptomatic spread of viruses in general is a very real thing. In the case of coronaviruses, they can spread just from exhaling next to somebody. Of course these masks people are wearing do very little, and the virus isn't a deadly plague, but saying “if I’m asymptomatic I cannot spread it” is false.
We should push the narrative in other directions rather than spreading psuedoscience.
Effectiveness of masks is not proven. Unless it's an N95 mask it probably does nothing.
There's no reason to wear a mask outside anyway. Especially if you're not in a dense crowd. Sunlight kills virus and the wind blows it away.
Masks are a symbol used to virtue-signal compliance more than anything.
We've never "locked down" over a virus with <3% fatality rate. If you get the virus you'll probably be fine. It's mass-hysteria.
Locking down itself may be worse than the virus with job loss, depression, suicide, domestic violence. Staying inside weakens our immune systems.
The whole reason for the lock down was to flatten the curve. Even health officials were saying it would spread to everyone eventually - we just wanted to prevent hospitals from getting overloaded. Which we did. Mission accomplished.
Lockdowns around the world were heavily pushed by Chinese social media influencers, even though China only did it in two cities.
We should probably let more people get the virus so we have herd immunity. Any efforts to contain it should be targeted to vulnerable communities only.
If masks help then why do I need to wear one? Why don’t YOU wear one? Because it doesn’t help anymore more than sneezing into your shirt or elbow. If it’s not airborne (not aerosolized. Two different things) then you don’t need a mask, if it IS airborne than those underwear mask don’t do shit anyways.
I'm curious to know more about how "medical masks are proven to help in medical contexts". I've done a fair amount of reading and research, and come to a different conclusion. Got a link I can read?
Meanwhile, I'd suggest trying to get over the "germaphobe" thing as best you can...assuming you actually have a phobia, i.e. an exaggerated or irrational fear. It makes sense to exercise due precautions for contagious illnesses, but unless there's something very seriously wrong with you, COVID isn't even worth thinking about, let along donning a mask and impeding your respiration. In which case, you'd be better off completely avoiding places where you think you actually need a mask, since the mask almost certainly doesn't do anything besides the placebo effect.
If it’s not airborne (not aerosolized. Two different things) then you don’t need a mask, if it IS airborne than those underwear mask don’t do shit anyways.
You're missing out on the idea of viral load. A few nanograms of virus material (from vapour) is potentially FAR less hazardous than a few milligrams of the stuff (from droplets in the air).
There are several things about Trump and the administration that have bothered me - including his dumb fucking mask tweet. But you really, really don't seem to understand what is at stake here.
The Democrat candidates wore masks at their finale???? Unbelievable! If the Trump and Pence families had done that, I would be voting third party.
Of course they did. The Branch Covidians eat that shit up.
Holy shit i just lost it with branch covidians. Brilliant
Mindless fking sheep
I don’t get it pls help
Play on Branch Davidians, the WACO cult members. Branch Covidians are are mindless cult member sheep.
It is ridiculous how people just accept what they are told at face value. A friend of mine bought into the wear a mask and I tell him “I can’t spread it if i don’t have it” he says “well what if you are asymptomatic?” I say “if I’m asymptomatic I cannot spread it”. It’s so frustrating that people are petrified of the China flu.
There are so many ppl who believe the fake news that “MUH ASYMPTOMATIC PPL ARE SPREADING THE VIRUS!”
This has the been the single biggest element of disinformation during the whole bullshit China virus crap.
If ppl knew asymptomatic ppl can’t spread it, they’d stop w the masks and start hanging out together again & go back to normal. It’s so sad
Here in Western NY we have been going to jiu jitsu class, hanging out, going to bars that aren't enforcing Cuomo's bullshit food regulations, and playing full court basketball at the parks. Everybody is pretty much over the shit besides the delusional REEEEEEEEEEEEEs from Leftist that watch news all day every day.
There is evidence on both sides. It will take years to cut through the bullshit, once the media and public have gotten bored of the mask thing. Then we'll eventually figure out just how much of a factor asymptomatic spreaders were. I doubt it's zero, but probably way less than people think.
These evil bastards covered every angle didn't they,? Worst flu ever so we gotta shut down the United States. Greatest fraud perpetrated on the world in my lifetime. Well that and man made climate change.
But what if people aren't showing signs of being sick? What do we do? Asymptomatic grasshopper. No one can argue with that
Hold my beer.
I just ask "if the masks are effective, why are they not treated as a Biohazard after 1 use?"
Big brain right here
mUh DrOpLeTs DuHhHhH Even though the news said the virus can survive 18 hours on a surface. Well, which one is it?
I feel bad for the people that live in constant fear because of the media. The reality is that this and other viruses are out there and everyone is at risk of something if they leave the house. Fortunately that risk seems to be pretty low. If someone wants to be extra cautious and wear a mask then I’m fine with that. If they want to force other healthy people to not work, go out, or to wear a mask then that’s crossing the line.
Exactly. You want to be dumb and ruin your health by wearing a mask and isolating yourself? Fine whatever you moron. But my life shouldn't be ruined because you're a fucking brainwashed sheep.
That's going too far in the other direction and makes us look crazy. Asymptomatic spread of viruses in general is a very real thing. In the case of coronaviruses, they can spread just from exhaling next to somebody. Of course these masks people are wearing do very little, and the virus isn't a deadly plague, but saying “if I’m asymptomatic I cannot spread it” is false.
We should push the narrative in other directions rather than spreading psuedoscience.
Effectiveness of masks is not proven. Unless it's an N95 mask it probably does nothing.
There's no reason to wear a mask outside anyway. Especially if you're not in a dense crowd. Sunlight kills virus and the wind blows it away.
Masks are a symbol used to virtue-signal compliance more than anything.
We've never "locked down" over a virus with <3% fatality rate. If you get the virus you'll probably be fine. It's mass-hysteria.
Locking down itself may be worse than the virus with job loss, depression, suicide, domestic violence. Staying inside weakens our immune systems.
The whole reason for the lock down was to flatten the curve. Even health officials were saying it would spread to everyone eventually - we just wanted to prevent hospitals from getting overloaded. Which we did. Mission accomplished.
Lockdowns around the world were heavily pushed by Chinese social media influencers, even though China only did it in two cities.
We should probably let more people get the virus so we have herd immunity. Any efforts to contain it should be targeted to vulnerable communities only.
CDC said asymptomatic spread was bullshit, or some other large health body. It's not some fringe idea.
99.4% survival rate if ya do get it
We all know it's higher than that, too.
"Branch Covidians"
First rate. We need to mainstream this and start counter attacking the Dem rank and file pushing covid bullshit.
And never forget that Bill Clinton had his bulldog Reno kill everyone because they were home.
Damn, stealing that and using it daily.
That's the gayest thing I've ever seen, and I used to live in Portland.
What does it say about the Ds that I've been saying that a lot lately?
If I was a conspiracy theorist, I'd say the masks were to cover up that it was Joe Biden's body double.
If masks help then why do I need to wear one? Why don’t YOU wear one? Because it doesn’t help anymore more than sneezing into your shirt or elbow. If it’s not airborne (not aerosolized. Two different things) then you don’t need a mask, if it IS airborne than those underwear mask don’t do shit anyways.
I'm curious to know more about how "medical masks are proven to help in medical contexts". I've done a fair amount of reading and research, and come to a different conclusion. Got a link I can read?
Meanwhile, I'd suggest trying to get over the "germaphobe" thing as best you can...assuming you actually have a phobia, i.e. an exaggerated or irrational fear. It makes sense to exercise due precautions for contagious illnesses, but unless there's something very seriously wrong with you, COVID isn't even worth thinking about, let along donning a mask and impeding your respiration. In which case, you'd be better off completely avoiding places where you think you actually need a mask, since the mask almost certainly doesn't do anything besides the placebo effect.
You're missing out on the idea of viral load. A few nanograms of virus material (from vapour) is potentially FAR less hazardous than a few milligrams of the stuff (from droplets in the air).
Nobody is coughing or sneezing. There are no "droplets" to catch.
There are several things about Trump and the administration that have bothered me - including his dumb fucking mask tweet. But you really, really don't seem to understand what is at stake here.
I see nothing odd. Traditionally bandits wear masks.