New York City months ago was the worst Covid hot spot on the planet. They took drastic measures, but they *never* shut down the grocery stores. Their numbers now are very good. Solution: People just need to act responsibly— which is not always possible in a nation with such a high quotient of ignorant knuckleheads.
... the Tribune has a bad habit of just copying whatever is in the police report without editing it into normal, common wording. They make the same mistake in their court reporting.
I think what that guy meant was he sometimes hooked up with some chickadies at that bar, but he’s gone back to ‘home cookin’ ... ! No wonder he wouldn’t give his name ... 😎
Eugene V. Debs’ opponents would have had access to that same vast media, so I don’t think the outcome would have been any different.
As you may have inferred, I have lived in both the U.S. and the Bahamas — I also lived/worked in Moscow for a time in the early ‘90s, and having seen “socialism” first-hand, I will confess that I get a little snarky when folks start wailing about the U.S. turning to “socialism.” Not. Even. Close.
Remember, the same arguments were made about “socialism” when vital programs like Social Security and Medicare were introduced in the U.S. Now, even conservatives fight to protect those important programs.
Screeching about “socialized medicine” has impinged many efforts to reform the U.S. health care system, which is burdened by horrendous costs and ridiculously high insurance rates. So, yeah ... I can get a little snarky when folks start ranting about “socialism.” Mea culpa.
But it is good to debate somebody here who has active brain cells ... wish we could gather over beers.
Yes, yes, we’ve been hearing that the U.S. is just a tick away from socialism ... for about 130 years now. Gawd, I fear you read even fewer history books than Mr. Trump. 🤣🤣😎
Clamshell says...
New York City months ago was the worst Covid hot spot on the planet. They took drastic measures, but they *never* shut down the grocery stores. Their numbers now are very good. Solution: People just need to act responsibly— which is not always possible in a nation with such a high quotient of ignorant knuckleheads.
On PM announces seven days of further lockdown measures for New Providence
Posted 18 August 2020, 9:41 a.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
... the Tribune has a bad habit of just copying whatever is in the police report without editing it into normal, common wording. They make the same mistake in their court reporting.
On Bar owner arrested after unauthorised gathering
Posted 17 August 2020, 5:58 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
I think what that guy meant was he sometimes hooked up with some chickadies at that bar, but he’s gone back to ‘home cookin’ ... ! No wonder he wouldn’t give his name ... 😎
On Bar owner arrested after unauthorised gathering
Posted 17 August 2020, 5:54 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
I can’t endure the man but I hope he recovers quickly and completely. A virus pays no attention to mankind’s politics, calendars or cash registers.
On Hospitalised Davis says ‘Thank you’ for prayers
Posted 16 August 2020, 9:26 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
... or the “gravy” boat had some spores floating in it.
On Philip “Brave” Davis, Dr Michael Darville examined in hospital
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Clamshell says...
👍👍😎
On 'Economic implosion' fear if lockdown not relaxed
Posted 15 August 2020, 5:25 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
... be careful what ya wish for.
On 'Economic implosion' fear if lockdown not relaxed
Posted 15 August 2020, 12:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
Eugene V. Debs’ opponents would have had access to that same vast media, so I don’t think the outcome would have been any different.
As you may have inferred, I have lived in both the U.S. and the Bahamas — I also lived/worked in Moscow for a time in the early ‘90s, and having seen “socialism” first-hand, I will confess that I get a little snarky when folks start wailing about the U.S. turning to “socialism.” Not. Even. Close.
Remember, the same arguments were made about “socialism” when vital programs like Social Security and Medicare were introduced in the U.S. Now, even conservatives fight to protect those important programs.
Screeching about “socialized medicine” has impinged many efforts to reform the U.S. health care system, which is burdened by horrendous costs and ridiculously high insurance rates. So, yeah ... I can get a little snarky when folks start ranting about “socialism.” Mea culpa.
But it is good to debate somebody here who has active brain cells ... wish we could gather over beers.
On 'Economic implosion' fear if lockdown not relaxed
Posted 15 August 2020, 10:15 a.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
Yes, yes, we’ve been hearing that the U.S. is just a tick away from socialism ... for about 130 years now. Gawd, I fear you read even fewer history books than Mr. Trump. 🤣🤣😎
On 'Economic implosion' fear if lockdown not relaxed
Posted 14 August 2020, 9:52 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
... or Switzerland. My bad.
On 'Economic implosion' fear if lockdown not relaxed
Posted 14 August 2020, 7:34 p.m. Suggest removal