Brudda Voodu

Did you try swearing at those people and calling them names? Or did you stand in line quietly seething and vent your anger online? Your indignation and rudeness would encourage me to distance myself from you.

Wont those giant stuffies just get saturated with the wuhan flu virus? You cant wash those hands....

These are amazing ships with a lot if technology and resources. You Americans have the best toys. We in Canada havent had a hospital ship or even a carrier sine the 1970s. Those that need medical assistance will be in very good hands on the USNS Mercy and the USNS Comfort.

What are you gonna do, brother, when hulkamania runs wild on you!?

I went to the park yesterday for a run since the weather was nice. It was FULL of people who were not wearing masks/gloves and all if them were smiling. Seems like life goes on for most of us. Its not all doom and gloom. "Say your prayers and take your vitamins, brother!" Hulk Hogan

Thank you very much for sharing that link! I look forward to reading it.

I disagree with you. If you have such faith in world organizations, then feel free to follow them. By the way, in Jan the WHO advised against closing borders to restrict the virus spreading. Sounds like they got it all figured out... I dont know how Im putting anyone at risk. All I have maintained (and still do) is that hiding and handwashing are ineffective. The real threat is government control and mob mentality. How is having an opinion threatening? By the way how do the thousands upon thousands of homeless people isolate? They will incubate and spread this while people hide. The truth is that no one can control the spread of this and corrupt leaders have created the perfect storm. Mass homelessness a huge and profitable underground criminal empire selling opioids and a broken healthcare system. Be prepared for riots and looting. You think handwashing and hiding is going to fix this?

Mommy says I shouldn't rile up scared, incontinent, old men. She told me that I need to say sorry. Babykeiff, you are just concerned about your safety and the safety of others. Im sorry for agitating you. I hope you make it through this challenging time.

I can live with your assessment. I have had to listen to worse from better. You remind me of a lot of flat faced civvies I have listened to over the years. I bet you have a soft belly and weak arms from living so well. Don't know what sacrifice is, don't know service or duty, yet claim to be master of all simply because you pondered it.

You are correct. There is corruption and deceit in ANY human organization, including western countries. We should be mindful of it and correct it through our laws. Its not perfect because nothing human is, but it's the best system ANY group of humans has ever lived under at any time anywhere. I defy you to name a government or ideology that creates a society as safe,comfortable, advanced and free as democracy and capitalism. By the way, all I have maintained (and still do) is that hand washing and isolation are useless to protect you from Covid 19. And what people should really fear is the fear and panic of other people. There us no vaccine or cure, and absolutely no way to enforce the social distancing rules. Fear is going to erode more rights and freedoms in western countries. Scared people make terrible decisions and often panic and destroy. Take care of your bodies, do it now, start slow but be consistent. You are probably going to get it ad get sick, you are also probably going to recover, unless you are in the 3.6%. That means you have a 96.4% chance of surviving, those are good odds. Is people dying bad? Yes of course. But we are ALL going to die one day. No God know fear Know God no fear. By the way, if you are really concerned and intent on helping. Please donate to your local food bank, a little bit really goes a long way there and people will need it.

Im gonna second Rusty here. If you have spent any time around real women you will notice they dont talk about their bodily fluids or functions as a casual conversation piece. Its a bunch of mallarkey to sell merchandise.

I dont think you understand what Communism means... Ask the millions of dead under Stallin or Trotsky. Or the hundreds of millions dead during the great leap forward under Mao. Ask yourself why you blame having power, water, food and money for the worlds problems. Capitalism and democracy gave man the best cultures and societies and technologies we have ever had in all of human existence. You sit comfortably because of capitalism and democracy. Have a look at Venezuela or North Korea. They look really happy cold and hungry and scared dont they? That wealth redistribution in action looks like a lot of suffering. Did you know that Stallin had farmers killed for picking up lost grain to feed their starving children? After the government took all they had grown, they were obligated by law to give them anything they overlooked. Communism looks nice on paper to those who claim to be compassionate but it results in mass death and torture. I suggest you research the word subversion and ask yourself why you believe the things you do. By the way, China and Russia spend millions each year in subversion. By the way, as a black man, I am very familiar with Martin Luther King. I doubt you know much about life as a minority and therefore can only scratch the surface of Dr Kings message. Yet here you are quoting him and virtue signalling about topics you are uninformed on.

The world health organization, just like the United Nations and NATO are corrupt organizations with ideological dreams. I wouldnt trust much of anything those organizations have to say. The WHO has made past statements that clearly show their bias. One such decision is to dictate that being trans is not a mental health issue. Now before you jump down my throat, let me tell you why they did that. They did it for financial reasons. If its not a disorder than any medication or surgery is elective and therefore not covered by insurance or free health care. They mascarade as compassionate, but they are anything but. You can disbelieve me all you want. I have personally earned 2 medals from the UN for my participation in op Altair for Afghanistan and op Mobile in Libya. I have seen them break their own rules first hand. I watched them with my own eyes sell guns to rebels,instead of enforcing the blockades they created. They are not interested in supporting civilians, they want a one world ideology. Swallow the koolaid if you want, those who can't lead are destined to follow, and if you believe in nothing you will fall for anything.

You sound like a communist to me. Communism is the fastest way to die by starvation and has killed many millions. There hasnt been a system in place better than capitalism and democracy ever, except in delusional people's heads. Or like you mentioned, in fiction. And just what are you doing around those old folks and children? Seems a little suspicious to me...

I am happy to amaze you! Just remember, when you get angry reading what I post and your heart rate increases, your heart is beating for me. Love you buddy! Keep up the good work!

The bathroom renovations are almost complete. In fact we have a working potty in it now. Mommy has been having so much fun she wants to keep wearing to bed. Pretty good news!

You are full of fear and panic. Is this how you deal with emergencies? The difference between you and me, is that Im not afraid. Ive seen death, Ive seen famine and war. I watched Misrata burn. I still remember the smell. I remember the fear in the eyes of the people in Libya. I know perfectly well how to behave in a crisis. I know perfectly well that me and my family will come out on top. I also know that an economic recession is the best opportunity for personal investment. I can sense your panic and fear from the screen. Your adrenal glands are going hard and that will weaken your immune system and your emotional overload will cause you to make poor decisions in crisis situations. Instead of trying to spread your panic here, why dont you prepare some rations for your household and get your emotions in check? Maybe do a few pushups and take some vitamins. 298 million Americans are not going to die. Try some breathing exercises. Its not about avoiding hard times, hard times will come guaranteed. Its about how you deal with hard times. If your attitude is death, and woe is me, you already lost and you are a scared animal making panic and fear spread faster than any virus. Anyway have fun being Chicken Little. When the smoke clears Ill still be here and so will my family. Why you ask? Because Im a survivor and Ill outlast cockroaches. The fight hasnt even started yet and in your mind you have already lost. To share a quote from Jesse Lee Peterson. BETA!!! Try this on for size, hand washing wont save you, hiding wont save you. if you have been taking your body and health for granted, start to improve it. Attitude is everything, ask any cancer survivor. Before I abandon this silly thread Ill leave you another quote. From the hollywood movie Braveheart. Everyman dies, not every man truly lives.

You need to calm down. The sky isn't falling. Even that many people dead, would hardly dent the world population and the vast majority of those numbers are going to be the elderly and the sick.

Very well said. At present time data (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(20)30195-X/fulltext) shows that the mortality rate in china was 3.6%. I believe this will fluctuate based on the countries cultural practices of social gatherings, physical activity, and diet, and biggest factor of all is the health care system. I think most countries in the first world could expect similar mortality rates. It's scary yes, but it's not the end of the world and it's never a bad time to slowly change your diet and increase physical activity. You dont have to think and live in such extremes. Baby steps to positive health are best. I should have provided the links in my original post instead of stating my opinion in that manner. It was bad posting etiquette and Ill own up to it. I get your hostility towards me and my opinion. I still stand by everything I have written.

Disparage all you like. I am a free person in a free country and Ill live how I like and state my opinion when I feel like it. I respect your right to do the same, even if I dont agree with you, and I don't.

So how can we trust what you are saying? Personally I don't care if you trust what I am saying or the link I provided. I know perfectly well, that this is all "Mommy's hugs and kiss' for boo-boo's". The truth is, your going to get it. If you havent been taking care of yourself with diet and exercise ect... and you are over 40, you might have some issues. The major problem for my country is the healthcare system is massively strained on a good day. This problem is going to make it 10x worse. Panicked human beings create more disaster than plague or famine combined. You can self isolate and wash your hands until your skin falls off, but when you re-enter the world, it's still going to be there. Running and hiding like chicken little, will cause economic collapse and major instability. And with the new regulations about group size, people wont legally be able to protest anything anymore. As the government and world government organizations increase your fear, they tighten their steely grip around your life. I have seen African's deal with the threat of ebola or malaria with more courage and grace than anyone in the western world so far.

People without an argument make person attacks on character. All I'm asking for is information. I stated that I heard something different, I provided a reference. I never stated anything as other than my opinion. And I stated who I obtained it from. Wash your hands or don't most of us are going to get it and the panic I'm seeing from people all over, trying to control anything they can, is going to be more dangerous than the virus itself. Here is a write up on Osterholme. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/about-us/cidrap-staff/michael-t-osterholm-phd-mph Ill quote his honors and accolades. I don't see "policy wonk" anywhere. Dr. Osterholm is Regents Professor, McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, a professor in the Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science and Engineering, and an adjunct professor in the Medical School, all at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Osterholm has received numerous honors for his work, including an honorary doctorate from Luther College; the Pump Handle Award, CSTE; the Charles C. Shepard Science Award, CDC; the Harvey W. Wiley Medal, FDA; the Squibb Award, IDSA; Distinguished University Teaching Professor, Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, UMN; and the Wade Hampton Frost Leadership Award, American Public Health Association. He also has been the recipient of six major research awards from the NIH and the CDC. If you want to listen to the same interview that I did and form your own opinion. This is where I heard him.

There is a lot of wisdom in the scriptures of religion. A lot of wisdom. Some who live by those scriptures have improved the quality of their lives and the lives of those they love. There is value to them. If I can narrow down my message to a phrase it's this : It's more important to work on your personal relationship with God, than to focus entirely on scripture.

Fair enough. I just dont know what a bible thumper is.

not what I said at all, not sure what the definition of a bible thumper is.