Originally posted by Adam_PoE
"There is no question that COVID-19 is serious and can be very deadly for those with underlying conditions and the elderly. But the fact is 99% of our nation has not been afflicted and this pandemic is no worse statistically than other severe outbreaks we have endured without draconian measures isolating the healthy and shutting down our entire economy."
Smart man.
Representative Louie Gohmert, a Texas Republican who has been walking around the Capitol without a mask, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Representatives Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Tom Rice (R-SC) have tested positive for the virus, along with Senator Rand Paul (R-KY).
Gohmert attended Tuesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing with Attorney General William Barr in person.
Footage from before the hearing shows Gohmert and Barr walking together in close contact with neither wearing a mask.
Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Barr will be tested for coronavirus on Wednesday.
Originally posted by Adam_PoEOh Trumpers... Has he been reading DDM'S dodgy stats?
Representative Louie Gohmert, a Texas Republican who has been walking around the Capitol without a mask, has tested positive for the coronavirus.Representatives Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Tom Rice (R-SC) have tested positive for the virus, along with Senator Rand Paul (R-KY).
Gohmert attended Tuesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing with Attorney General William Barr in person.
Footage from before the hearing shows Gohmert and Barr walking together in close contact with neither wearing a mask.
Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Barr will be tested for coronavirus on Wednesday.
"A Harsh Lesson In the Reality of COVID-19" by Tony Green
I admit I voted for Donald Trump in 2016. I admit traveling deep into the conspiracy trap over COVID-19. All the defiant behavior of Trump's more radical and rowdy cult followers, I participated in it. I was a hard-ass that stood up for my "God-given rights."
In great haste, I began prognosticating the alphabet soup about this "scamdemic." I believed the virus to be a hoax. I believed the mainstream media and the Democrats were using it to create panic, crash the economy, and destroy Trump's chances at re-election.
And so, believing the pandemic to be a hoax, my partner and I hosted family members on Saturday, June 13th. On Sunday, June 14th, I woke up sick.
By Monday, June 15th, my partner and my parents were all sick. That same Monday, my in-laws traveled to witness the birth of their first grandchild. They took with them my father-in-law's mother and one of my partner's sisters. That night my father-in-law became ill. Then my mother-in-law and their daughter began feeling sick. So they cut their trip short.
Two days later, my father-in-law's mother got sick. The new mommy and daddy got sick, too. We all tested positive for COVID-19. Only the newborn was spared.
My father-in-law and I both went to the hospital on June 24th. The virus had attacked my central nervous system, and the staff stopped me from having a stroke.
My father-in-law's mother was admitted a day later. On July 1st, she died of COVID-19. The chaplain wanted the family to break the news to my father-in-law, and he learned how his mother lay on her deathbed and then drifted off without any family by her side, even though he was in the room next to hers.
On the day of her funeral, which was July 14th, five more of our family members tested positive for the virus. That evening, my father-in-law was put on a ventilator.
You cannot imagine the guilt I feel, knowing that I hosted the gathering that led to so much suffering. You cannot imagine my guilt at having been a denier, carelessly shuffling through this pandemic, making fun of those wearing masks and social distancing. You cannot imagine my guilt at knowing that my actions convinced both our families it was safe when it wasn't.
For those who deny the virus exists or who downplay its severity, let me assure you: The coronavirus is very real and extremely contagious. Before you even know you have it, you've passed it along to your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.
And now, husbands, wives, and children are being separated. The sick are taking care of the sick, while those without symptoms are self-quarantining. I am aware of how my bias could discredit me with some, but trust me, you do not want this virus. And you do not want your loved ones suffering and dying from this because you are taking a "political stand" or protecting the economy over their lives.
We are all at the precipice of a common heartache.
The next time you're put out because your favorite spots are closed or because they won't let you enter without wearing a mask, and you decide to defy them rather than comply because you're defending your rights and freedoms from being trampled, just remember: Your family and friends may be next.
Is that too harsh? Try imagining someone you care about on life support. Try being the one to pick the only 10 people allowed to attend a funeral for a loved one. But don't fret; you've got time to ponder, because the mortuary is booked out for at least a week.
Now imagine one more thing: That pool party, the mixer or family reunion you're pushing for resulting in you being cold and alone in a hospital bed, fighting for your life. Imagine the only human contact you feel is a stranger's rubber glove giving you medication, checking your vitals, and changing your diaper.
That is exactly what has happened to our family.
America, this is not going to go away without sacrifice. Either way, we are going to pay a price. Governments are faced with making difficult decisions, and they cannot appease and satisfy everyone.
But to do nothing is to be foolish. To ignore or question the validity of this virus, its contagiousness, or the consequences of selfish attitudes is—at this stage—completely stupid.
I am calling myself out first, but now this is personal, and I fell on my sword. And I promise you, if we continue being more worried about the disruption to our lives than we are about stopping this virus, not one American will be spared.
Not one.
Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Oh Trumpers... Has he been reading DDM'S dodgy stats?
Republican Representative Louie Gohmert, who has tested positive for COVID-19, suggested to news station KETK that he thinks he may have contracted the virus by wearing a mask:
"It's really ironic because a lot of people have made a big deal out of my not wearing a mask a whole lot but in the last week or two I have worn a mask more than I have the whole last four months. I can't help but wonder if by keeping a mask on and keeping it in place, if I might have put some germs, some of the virus, on the mask and breathed it in."
Originally posted by Adam_PoE😂 👆
Republican Representative Louie Gohmert, who has tested positive for COVID-19, suggested to news station KETK that he thinks he may have contracted the virus by wearing a mask:"It's really ironic because a lot of people have made a big deal out of my not wearing a mask a whole lot but in the last week or two I have worn a mask more than I have the whole last four months. I can't help but wonder if by keeping a mask on and keeping it in place, if I might have put some germs, some of the virus, on the mask and breathed it in."
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
Republican Representative Louie Gohmert, who has tested positive for COVID-19, suggested to news station KETK that he thinks he may have contracted the virus by wearing a mask:"It's really ironic because a lot of people have made a big deal out of my not wearing a mask a whole lot but in the last week or two I have worn a mask more than I have the whole last four months. I can't help but wonder if by keeping a mask on and keeping it in place, if I might have put some germs, some of the virus, on the mask and breathed it in."
If it was a cloth mask, yes, he may have increased his chances of catching VRI's such as COVID-19 especially if he did not follow extremely strict mask wearing protocols and hygiene.
Originally posted by Silent Master
You guys are really obsessed.
It is getting embarrassing lol. Especially when they fail to call out protesters who don't social distance, etc.
They seem to feel you are only an idiot if your idiotic decisions result in consequences.
So driving drunk isn't inherently dumb, it's only bad if u crash.
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
I admit I voted for Donald Trump in 2016. I admit traveling deep into the conspiracy trap over COVID-19. All the defiant behavior of Trump's more radical and rowdy cult followers, I participated in it. I was a hard-ass that stood up for my "God-given rights."In great haste, I began prognosticating the alphabet soup about this "scamdemic." I believed the virus to be a hoax. I believed the mainstream media and the Democrats were using it to create panic, crash the economy, and destroy Trump's chances at re-election.
And so, believing the pandemic to be a hoax, my partner and I hosted family members on Saturday, June 13th. On Sunday, June 14th, I woke up sick.
By Monday, June 15th, my partner and my parents were all sick. That same Monday, my in-laws traveled to witness the birth of their first grandchild. They took with them my father-in-law's mother and one of my partner's sisters. That night my father-in-law became ill. Then my mother-in-law and their daughter began feeling sick. So they cut their trip short.
Two days later, my father-in-law's mother got sick. The new mommy and daddy got sick, too. We all tested positive for COVID-19. Only the newborn was spared.
My father-in-law and I both went to the hospital on June 24th. The virus had attacked my central nervous system, and the staff stopped me from having a stroke.
My father-in-law's mother was admitted a day later. On July 1st, she died of COVID-19. The chaplain wanted the family to break the news to my father-in-law, and he learned how his mother lay on her deathbed and then drifted off without any family by her side, even though he was in the room next to hers.
On the day of her funeral, which was July 14th, five more of our family members tested positive for the virus. That evening, my father-in-law was put on a ventilator.
You cannot imagine the guilt I feel, knowing that I hosted the gathering that led to so much suffering. You cannot imagine my guilt at having been a denier, carelessly shuffling through this pandemic, making fun of those wearing masks and social distancing. You cannot imagine my guilt at knowing that my actions convinced both our families it was safe when it wasn't.
For those who deny the virus exists or who downplay its severity, let me assure you: The coronavirus is very real and extremely contagious. Before you even know you have it, you've passed it along to your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.
And now, husbands, wives, and children are being separated. The sick are taking care of the sick, while those without symptoms are self-quarantining. I am aware of how my bias could discredit me with some, but trust me, you do not want this virus. And you do not want your loved ones suffering and dying from this because you are taking a "political stand" or protecting the economy over their lives.
We are all at the precipice of a common heartache.
The next time you're put out because your favorite spots are closed or because they won't let you enter without wearing a mask, and you decide to defy them rather than comply because you're defending your rights and freedoms from being trampled, just remember: Your family and friends may be next.
Is that too harsh? Try imagining someone you care about on life support. Try being the one to pick the only 10 people allowed to attend a funeral for a loved one. But don't fret; you've got time to ponder, because the mortuary is booked out for at least a week.
Now imagine one more thing: That pool party, the mixer or family reunion you're pushing for resulting in you being cold and alone in a hospital bed, fighting for your life. Imagine the only human contact you feel is a stranger's rubber glove giving you medication, checking your vitals, and changing your diaper.
That is exactly what has happened to our family.
America, this is not going to go away without sacrifice. Either way, we are going to pay a price. Governments are faced with making difficult decisions, and they cannot appease and satisfy everyone.
But to do nothing is to be foolish. To ignore or question the validity of this virus, its contagiousness, or the consequences of selfish attitudes is—at this stage—completely stupid.
I am calling myself out first, but now this is personal, and I fell on my sword. And I promise you, if we continue being more worried about the disruption to our lives than we are about stopping this virus, not one American will be spared.
Not one.
It took personal loss for this Trumper to shake off his TDS. He's an idiot still, but good on him.
Church Gets COVID at Revival, Pastor Would Do It Again
An Alabama pastor said Monday that more than 40 people who attended a revival event at his church have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days.
Daryl Ross, who also tested positive himself, said "The whole church has got it, just about."
"We had church Wednesday night" at the Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Marshall County, Ross told the publication, saying attendees had practiced social distancing but that masks had not been required at the event.
"We were in revival, morning and night services. On the way back over Thursday is when we found out. I got a call that one of our guys in the church has tested positive. So, we shut down revival and, by Friday night, I've got church members sick everywhere."
Ross said the cases are believed to trace back to one man who did not have symptoms and remains asymptomatic even though his "entire family" has since contracted the virus, according to Ross.
"He had three guys at work that came down positive," he said. "From work, they made him test, and he came back positive. No symptoms."
The pastor added that he himself has not experienced symptoms beyond losing his sense of smell and taste and some sinus issues.
"The whole church has been running fever and headaches and terrible respiratory issues."
"We knew what we were getting into," he added. "We knew the possibilities. But, my goodness, man, for three days we had one of the old-time revivals. It was unbelievable. And everybody you ask, if you talk to our church members right now, they'd tell you we'd do it again."
Look at all this social distancing, pews aren't even 6 feet apart. John Lewis funeral:
I am noting the pew spacing because I know weasels would try to say those sitting next to each other in the same pew and not social distancing are probably from the same household. As you can see, that is irrelevant 🙂
Originally posted by Adam_PoE👆 😂
An Alabama pastor said Monday that more than 40 people who attended a revival event at his church have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days.Daryl Ross, who also tested positive himself, said "The whole church has got it, just about."
"We had church Wednesday night" at the Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Marshall County, Ross told the publication, saying attendees had practiced social distancing but that masks had not been required at the event.
"We were in revival, morning and night services. On the way back over Thursday is when we found out. I got a call that one of our guys in the church has tested positive. So, we shut down revival and, by Friday night, I've got church members sick everywhere."
Ross said the cases are believed to trace back to one man who did not have symptoms and remains asymptomatic even though his "entire family" has since contracted the virus, according to Ross.
"He had three guys at work that came down positive," he said. "From work, they made him test, and he came back positive. No symptoms."
The pastor added that he himself has not experienced symptoms beyond losing his sense of smell and taste and some sinus issues.
"The whole church has been running fever and headaches and terrible respiratory issues."
"We knew what we were getting into," he added. "We knew the possibilities. But, my goodness, man, for three days we had one of the old-time revivals. It was unbelievable. And everybody you ask, if you talk to our church members right now, they'd tell you we'd do it again."