maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Nov 6, 2020 1:03:40 GMT
"An Associated Press analysis reveals that in 376 counties with the highest number of new cases per capita, the overwhelming majority — 93% of those counties — went for Trump, a rate above other less severely hit areas. Most were rural areas in Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin."
I don't understand it. We could have done so much better with the virus, saving so many lives. We don't have many tools right now, but if we actually used them, it would make a big difference. Instead, politicians are fighting the doctors and scientists who are trying to save lives. I'm feeling so sad about everything right now.
I just found out about half an hour ago that my best friend's mom isn't expected to make it through the night from Covid. She is such an incredibly nice lady. I've known her for more than 30 years.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Nov 6, 2020 1:08:31 GMT
"An Associated Press analysis reveals that in 376 counties with the highest number of new cases per capita, the overwhelming majority — 93% of those counties — went for Trump, a rate above other less severely hit areas. Most were rural areas in Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin." That's why they have the highest cases. Because they buy in to the Trump way of handling it. That it's no big deal, everything is all blown out of proportion. They don't mask, they don't social distance. |
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Post by hop2 on Nov 6, 2020 1:13:53 GMT
I’m sorry for your friends mom, that is sad.
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Nov 6, 2020 1:18:08 GMT
I’m really sorry about your friend’s mom.
It’s hard to comprehend the loss of so many lives, and even harder to comprehend that so many people think the losses are acceptable.
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maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Nov 6, 2020 1:22:06 GMT
Thank you.
I just don't get why people would believe a politician rather than doctors and scientists who have spent their entire lives working to prevent this kind of thing.
I guess, as my husband says, 50% of the population has an IQ of less than 100.
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Nov 6, 2020 1:27:44 GMT
It's horrible. The whole thing is horrible.
And 68 million people voted for it to continue.
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Post by LilyRose on Nov 6, 2020 1:29:47 GMT
Just think how things might look if Trump hadn’t been (and remains) so dismissive.
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amom23
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Post by amom23 on Nov 6, 2020 1:31:54 GMT
Hey ND even voted for and elected to the state house a man who had died of the virus in October. Having an R behind your name is all most people care about here.
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jayfab
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Post by jayfab on Nov 6, 2020 1:38:47 GMT
I'm so sorry.
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Post by Linda on Nov 6, 2020 1:41:03 GMT
I'm so sorry about your friend's mum.
As to the statistic - yeah, my county voted 72% for Trump this year, up from 70% in 2016. Our covid cases are at 6261/100k people and rising - and almost no one is masked or social distancing
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Post by peasquared on Nov 6, 2020 2:12:19 GMT
I sorry about your best friend's mom. It's heartbreaking! I am really worried how bad it's going to get when all the covid infection from these rallies last week start showing up.  |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 6, 2020 2:15:58 GMT
I’m sorry about your friend’s mom. Been trying to talk my mom and stepdad into staying home more but noooo.  |
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Nov 6, 2020 2:28:32 GMT
As an Aussie looking at the USA from the sidelines- the thing that worries me most about the man with the big red button is that he doesn’t listen to his specialist advisors. He always thinks he knows better so he can remain popular with his supporters.
From where I’m standing that looks VERY dangerous
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Post by elaine on Nov 6, 2020 2:36:50 GMT
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 6, 2020 2:43:30 GMT
I'm sorry about your friends mom. The whole situation is horrible and I wish that we had a good leader when this started. |
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Post by MorellisCupcake on Nov 6, 2020 2:49:01 GMT
I'm so sorry, that's heartbreaking.
If tRump had put forth the same effort into fighting Covid as he did with this election, we'd be in such a different place.
{{hugs}}
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Nov 6, 2020 2:54:23 GMT
Sorry about your friend's mom. Not a fun disease.
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Post by pierkiss on Nov 6, 2020 2:57:06 GMT
Darwinism at work? Time might tell.
ETA. I am DEEPLY sorry to hear about your friends mom. Truly I am.
I was recently told by an acquaintance that her grandfather is not expected to live for more than 5 days due to contracting Covid while also having lung cancer. I am heartbroken for her. She cannot see him because of the positive Covid situation. My very longtime dear friend passed away suddenly (though not fully unexpectedly) last night. His wife had invited me to the family viewing for him (vs the larger extended family/friends viewing later in the day).i was iffy on attending. I LOVE this man, and his family deeply. Our families are so intertwined. I disclosed our positive cases from work and my exposure, and was promptly disinvited from the viewing. I do not blame them, I fully understand, which is why I presented all the facts. But it stings to not have my chance to say goodbye right now. 😭
Fuck Covid and all the assholes who don’t think this is a big deal or something to be worried about.
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inkedup
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Post by inkedup on Nov 6, 2020 2:58:05 GMT
I'm so sorry that your friend's mom doesn't have a better prognosis.
Hugs to you.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 6, 2020 6:06:28 GMT
I’m so sorry. Covid sucks.
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Post by tracylynn on Nov 6, 2020 6:19:30 GMT
I'm so sorry about your friend's mum. As to the statistic - yeah, my county voted 72% for Trump this year, up from 70% in 2016. Our covid cases are at 6261/100k people and rising - and almost no one is masked or social distancing Man, and I'm pissed our county number continues to bounce between 50-60. I know we are luckier because it hit us first and our State acted fast, but there are still so many people not caring, even here. OP- I'm sorry for your friends mom. |
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Post by brynn on Nov 6, 2020 6:26:28 GMT
"An Associated Press analysis reveals that in 376 counties with the highest number of new cases per capita, the overwhelming majority — 93% of those counties — went for Trump, a rate above other less severely hit areas. Most were rural areas in Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin." I don't understand it. We could have done so much better with the virus, saving so many lives. We don't have many tools right now, but if we actually used them, it would make a big difference. Instead, politicians are fighting the doctors and scientists who are trying to save lives. I'm feeling so sad about everything right now. I just found out about half an hour ago that my best friend's mom isn't expected to make it through the night from Covid. She is such an incredibly nice lady. I've known her for more than 30 years. I am sorry for you and your friend's family with her mom having covid. Luckily, I am retired from state employment so I am not forced to be in the workforce right now in North Dakota. I stay home and wear a mask if I have to go out. But, some people are angry when asked to wear a mask--The whole situation is sad.
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Post by michellegb on Nov 6, 2020 9:55:24 GMT
I too am so very disappointed about the handling of this pandemic by our government. It's disgraceful that we are in this position. It's heartbreaking how many people don't believe in science and are not interested in learning either. I am so sorry maryannscraps and pierkiss. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2020 10:12:02 GMT
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Post by peasapie on Nov 6, 2020 10:18:11 GMT
I’m sorry for your friends mom. My friends mom also died of covid.
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momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Nov 6, 2020 11:46:49 GMT
Thank you. I just don't get why people would believe a politician rather than doctors and scientists who have spent their entire lives working to prevent this kind of thing. I guess, as my husband says, 50% of the population has an IQ of less than 100. I've been feeling the same way you are. This election has saddened me greatly to realize just how many people in this country are willing to support his uneducated ramblings and rants over the information of highly respected scientists and doctors. It's mind boggling to me. And i'm so tired of my (adult) kids who have to work in public telling me about all those not following the mask order. We have a very strict mask order....yet one of mine was telling me i'd be amazed at what he sees all day. It's so disheartening to see how little people care about each other. I'm sorry about your friends mom ((HUGS)) |
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Post by Really Red on Nov 6, 2020 12:56:47 GMT
"An Associated Press analysis reveals that in 376 counties with the highest number of new cases per capita, the overwhelming majority — 93% of those counties — went for Trump, a rate above other less severely hit areas. Most were rural areas in Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin." That's why they have the highest cases. Because they buy in to the Trump way of handling it. That it's no big deal, everything is all blown out of proportion. They don't mask, they don't social distance. This is exactly it. Then the nice people die because the (OMG - it's hard not to curse) idiots and self-centered know-it-alls bring them the illness. I am so sorry for you and your friend, maryannscraps. No one should have to deal with this. |
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maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Nov 6, 2020 13:01:36 GMT
Thank you all so much. I was overwhelmed last night. I'm feeling more hopeful this morning, as my daughter called early to tell me that Georgia had flipped to Biden.
And I'm so sorry for everyone else who has lost a loved one to this awful virus.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2020 13:51:27 GMT
The thing with cults is that people will knowingly hurt themselves if the cult leader tells them it's necessary.
I'm very sorry about your friend's mom.
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Post by LeaP on Nov 6, 2020 17:14:45 GMT
I think about this every day and it makes me very, very sad. And what makes me even sadder is that the losses are going to increase because of the holidays and the lack of a mask mandate. It did not have to be this way and I mourn those who have passed.
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