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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

March 9, 2020 08:46 AM Forum: Politics

Anybody Home?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by James Lacey


Listen, Rod, this is what the people in the heartland wanted! Frivolous political investigations, no plan for healthcare, ballooning the deficit to historic levels, and gross incompetence when confronted with a real national emergency. Why is that you liberals are always wanting to steal the election and undo their votes?
What national emergency is occurring James, the one inside your head? wink

March 9, 2020 11:01 AM Forum: Politics

Anybody Home?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

Let me see, it's the one spreading across the globe which includes our nation, the one in the minds of Trump voters in Costco across the nation and the one that's doing this to the stock market:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/08/investing/stock-dow-futures-coronavirus/index.html

It's also the one that has increased our chances of having an upcoming recession by 50%.

Have a clue in your head as to what it might be, Darian?
Rod, I hope the media reports aren't keeping you in a constant state of anxiety about matters and hindering your ability to sleep at night. You have to remember that they are masters of manipulation. I have an aversion to allowing the media to decide for me what I'm supposed to be concerned about on a daily basis. I suggest you wean yourself off CNN for a few weeks.wink

March 10, 2020 01:38 AM Forum: Politics

Anybody Home?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by James Lacey


It seems you are taking the position that the coronavirus outbreak is just a media hoax. That's a ridiculous position to take now that Italy has quarantined 16 million people in its northern region, and two Republican members of Congress have now self-quarantined once they learned of their exposure at CPAC. Ted Cruz and Paul Gossar certainly don't think it's a hoax anymore.
James, I don't consider a hoax, just an example of media-manufactured hysteria. After this runs it's course, you can go back to wringing your hands over "climate change".wink

March 10, 2020 05:34 AM Forum: Politics

Anybody Home?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by James Lacey


So, now the left-wing media is capable of manufacturing hysteria that causes Italy and China to lock-down. Crash the stock market. Cause airlines to cancel thousands of flights. And drop oil prices by 25%. Whereas before, it was fake news that was impotent in the face of Trump's fantastic leadership and uncanny ability to communicate the truth via mean tweets and frequent propaganda rallies. Got it; thanks for setting us all straight.
James, as I mentioned to you earlier, you should do yourself a big favor and wean yourself from the CNN teat for about 3-4 weeks. You'll be surprised how your state of mind improves.smile

March 15, 2020 10:52 PM Forum: Politics

How's Wuhan World Going In Your State?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

We're going on with our lives, while you wring your little hands, terrified.  
Rich, I drove 120 miles to a dance last night. Today I'll probably do a little shopping, pay a bill, maybe do the census or my taxes, get some exercise, then Mass this evening at 6:00. I have more dance activities Monday, Thursday, and Friday(?). In other words, just live my life as normally as possible.smile

I certainly will miss golf and the NCAA basketball tournament.sad

I definitely will not be tuning in to the networks to expose myself to their idiocy.w00t

March 16, 2020 03:22 AM Forum: Politics

How's Wuhan World Going In Your State?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

Is this the idiocy you're referring to?
https://www.kalb.com/content/news/Diocese-of-Alexandria-responds-to-coronavirus-concerns-568699961.html
Rod, Im aware of the 30 dispensation, but as I said, I'll be continuing on as normal.
BTW, I checked in to the CNN site to find the time of the debate tonight. I'll have to give someone there credit for humor; the announcement for the debate "Head to Head" at the top of the screen looks like an announcement for a heavy weight fight. 😆

March 16, 2020 03:50 AM Forum: Politics

How's Wuhan World Going In Your State?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

I'm going to watch it, if it is on over the air television.  

It'll be fun to watch and see which guy can hate on the USA more than the other.  My guess is it will be Bernie.  wink
Richard, I'm pretty sure it's on CNN, so I don't think you'll be able to see it. Maybe NPR will cover it.

You should check out the CNN site just to see the announcement for the "debate"; I really find it clever.grin 

March 16, 2020 04:45 AM Forum: Politics

How's Wuhan World Going In Your State?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Thanks Darian, I'll do that.  BTW, I just posted a link in the Sports section to a video of Mike Tyson and his knockouts.  A great video and I remember those fights well. 

It is 18 minutes of Iron Mike taking it to the challengers.  Not many made it past the first round.  
I watched it. It was a number of fights that I wasn't aware of. I guess my favorite boxer was "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler. There was one fight with "Sugar Ray" Leonard that I really think Hagler was cheated out of a victory.angry 

March 21, 2020 01:35 AM Forum: Politics

The Hammer and the Dance..... Why mitigation is not enough.

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by James Brown

the article makes it sound like not that much is being done in the US and GB.  In my state, all schools, restaurants, meetings churches etc. have been closed all week.  My wife and I are both working from home, as are our entire staffs.  I know this is the case in NY and CA from the news.  I know this is the case in MT from my son.  Are any of you living in states or provinces where schools and restaurants and such are still open?

In other words, we have pretty much implemented all of the suggestions in the "Hammer" graph plus the closing of public dining in restaurants.  Curious what some of you are experiencing.

Jim
Jim, around here all the restaurants are take out only. All Masses and Lenten activities are canceled. Grocery stores (with erratic supplies of milk, half & half, bread and frozen vegetables) and gas stations are open. With my Kroger card($.10/gallon) discount, I can get gasoline for about $1.81/gallon. All my square dance activities have been canceled. sad 

I'm scheduled to attend an outdoor(indoor, if raining) wedding on April 4th. An attendance of 250 is expected. I'm curious to see how that turns out.

Basically, I'm just trying to keep things as normal as possible under somewhat surreal circumstances. Overall, I'd say that I'm not particularly worried about things; just patiently waiting for all this to run its course.smile Other than having to deal with minor inconveniences, the matter is not at the forefront of my mind.

March 21, 2020 11:33 AM Forum: Politics

The Hammer and the Dance..... Why mitigation is not enough.

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

Figures...
Rod, I just have other things going on in my life that take precedent.