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Posts Made By: Greg Shaffer

September 28, 2021 01:39 AM Forum: Politics

Moderna CEO" Pandemic Will End Within One Year From Now

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by James Brown

Hi Greg:

I'm sure you saw the CEO's mention of natural immunity - you should be safe for a while.  That is good.  Your aversion to vaccines puzzles me though.  If I had suffered through the flu a couple of time already, I'd sure want to get vaccinated.  Even if it is not always effective, the vaccine is better than nothing and pretty easy to come by.  We are not getting any younger!

(I turned 60 yesterday.  Went fly fishing with family in Brown's Canyon (no relation).  It was glorious.  I'm in this picture, but trying to blend in to the rocks - easy to spook the trout when the water is this clear.)

I dont have an aversion to vaccines, I just dont worry about things like that.....Of course I didnt enjoy the flu, but only a couple times in 67 years simply isnt worrisome enough to make me prioritize getting a shot. Were I catching the flu every 3 or 4 years it would be another matter, but twice in a what for many is a lifetime? Not so much. For that matter based on my experience I will take covid over the flu anyday.....it barely slowed me down....the flu was a bitch lol

Used to do a lot of trout fishing in N GA......19 inch brown is my record....not huge but definitely respectable.

September 29, 2021 04:09 AM Forum: Politics

We're In The Red Phase Of The Pandemic

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

I quoted CNN for the statement which is why you see it with quotations so I didn't lie about it.  I believe CNN's data is correct.

Of course you do.....LOL

September 29, 2021 04:36 AM Forum: Politics

We're In The Red Phase Of The Pandemic

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Well lets throw some new fodder in the pot to piss and moan over.....

Interesting data: Last week, a new report from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System was published. And the numbers paint a somewhat concerning picture of the current situation regarding the vaccines.

In total: 726,963 adverse reactions to the jab, including:
15,386 deaths
20,789 permanent Disabilities
8,626 Bell’s Palsy
2,122 Miscarriages
7,267 Heart Attacks
149,000+ ER/Hospitalizations

These “freak breakthroughs” are happening in America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. And it’s enough to make anyone pause and start thinking about alternative solutions. I know I am less conflicted about trusting my natural immunity over the vaccine. Particularly since more studies are coming to light saying that natural immunity far tops the vaccine.

September 30, 2021 01:29 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

unable to give review

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Charles Ciaccio
Not sure why but I'm unable to give a review for a member I recently purchased from.  Can anyone help me with this?

I can think of 2 reasons you might not be able to leave a rating for a seller.

1. You didnt respond to the ad via the ad but instead contacted the seller directly via the PM system.

2. The seller is classified as a dealer instead of a normal member.

In either case a flag is not created that allows you to leave feedback, if it was neither of those situations you might try responding to the ad again assuming it is still up and see if it triggers the flag for you to post a review of the transaction.

September 30, 2021 08:48 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

unable to give review

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Charles Ciaccio
Greg,

Thanks for your thoughts on this matter.  Unfortunately, I had been communicating through Astromart with the member several times regarding a recent purchase.  The member is not a dealer.  I messaged the member through Astromart informing him that I'm unable to give him a review.  I did notice this happened after I renewed my membership this month.

Regards,
Chuck

You didnt state whether you initially responded via a ad or not......if you didnt and only communicated via PM's then that is why you cant leave feedback. As I said if the ad is still active and not marked sold you should be able to respond to it curing the issue.

October 2, 2021 05:17 AM Forum: Politics

Idaho

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Originally Posted by Steven Moore

Here is my answer to that and of which you deserve wink

Nice to see the free range finger out and about again lol

October 3, 2021 10:11 AM Forum: Politics

So here is some interesting testimony to Congress

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Hot off the presses.....and unlikely to be heard on the MSM.....

https://rumble.com/vn7ap3-sen.-ron-johnson-drops-truth-bomb-on-true-number-of-fully-vaccinated-people.html?fbclid=IwAR2DfC5bIr9i772U0AAp8V75yN2sHNNp3lN_jeB69oDIL8nsFF9YmIPVjdY

October 3, 2021 10:52 PM Forum: Politics

So here is some interesting testimony to Congress

Posted By Greg Shaffer
A not unexpected response from you Rod.....can you provide the stats from England that would prove he is lying? I would think it could be easily checked.

In fact here is the link to the specific report he is referencing.....published on Public Health England's website which is their version of the CDC from what I can tell.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018547/Technical_Briefing_23_21_09_16.pdf

 

October 3, 2021 11:24 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

New to this.

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Welcome to the hobby George......I get just as much enjoyment out of the tinkering as I do with the viewing maybe even a bit more. Sounds like you are enjoying yourself. I would suggest it would benefit you if you can find a nearby astronomy club and either join or at least attend a public viewing night with them so you can get some eyepiece time at various types and sizes of scopes before you decide on spending any real $$ on the hobby.

October 4, 2021 02:57 AM Forum: Politics

What happens if you live in a police state.... Like Australia.... when you DON'T wear a mask?

Posted By Greg Shaffer
Have to dispute that part about America ever being a penal colony Maurice......That is a bit of a misconception. Britain did send prisoners over here and sold them into indentured servitude, generally for 7 years. Something like 40 to 50k prisoners were sent here before the revolution put a stop to that.....not long after that the prisons in England started getting too full again and they started the 1st penal colony in Australia with around 1000 folks including the guards.....(Botany Bay if my memory serves me)

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