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brugroffil
Nov 30, 2015
Probation
Can't post for 3 days!
https://twitter.com/ConanOBrien/status/1252694348594110465

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Hazo
Dec 30, 2004

SCIENCE



steinrokkan posted:

Making it up or not, the fact remains that Donald Trump is probably the most popular incumbent among his own party in the living memory, if not in history. Yet another reason to nuke America and salt the earth.

That article mentions that Bush Jr. and Reagan both reached 90+% in real polls.

steinrokkan
Apr 2, 2011



Soiled Meat

Hazo posted:

That article mentions that Bush Jr. and Reagan both reached 90+% in real polls.

Fair enough... Still, I think Trump's ability to get party approval in high 80s, IIRC, for all of his incumbency without really doing anything or suffering a major attack or starting a war is pretty unprecedented, but it would bear a way deeper analysis than I'm willing to do now.

Facebook Aunt
Oct 4, 2008

wiggle wiggle




Alan Smithee posted:

N95 question: I have a 3M painters mask from years ago I never used. The expiration is 2015 but is it still effective at all?

It's probably fine. It may have deteriorated somewhat, but is still better than a t-shirt mask. I've read about healthcare workers using masks that were found years past their expiry date because it's still better than nothing, and the biggest issue seemed to be that the elastic straps had degraded and grown brittle.

Charliegrs
Aug 10, 2009
Any of you claiming to have n95 masks and not giving them to your local healthcare worker are a shithead

bird with big dick
Oct 21, 2015

Pick posted:

Someone I know retail therapy'd $4k of crap in the last month. She stays home with the kid to begin with so I wonder how isolation can result in that much added (???) things??

What’d she get

Big Beef City
Aug 15, 2013

steinrokkan posted:

Making it up or not, the fact remains that Donald Trump is probably the most popular incumbent among his own party in the living memory, if not in history.

...what in gently caress are you talking about

e:

steinrokkan posted:

Fair enough... Still, I think Trump's ability to get party approval in high 80s, IIRC, for all of his incumbency without really doing anything or suffering a major attack or starting a war is pretty unprecedented, but it would bear a way deeper analysis than I'm willing to do now.


No you literally said that "in history" no one ever was as popular amongst their own party as Trump as an incumbent and it happened twice EASILY amongst the last few Republican presidents alone.
Reagan didn't start a war either.

You don't need "deeper" analysis. You need loving "any analysis". You need "stop talking out of your loving rear end" analysis. You need stop being an idiot analysis.

Big Beef City fucked around with this message at 23:39 on Apr 21, 2020

Earwicker
Jan 6, 2003

steinrokkan posted:

Fair enough... Still, I think Trump's ability to get party approval in high 80s, IIRC, for all of his incumbency without really doing anything or suffering a major attack or starting a war is pretty unprecedented, but it would bear a way deeper analysis than I'm willing to do now.

its not unprecedented, reagan was massively popular before he did anything at all

Big Beef City posted:

Reagan didn't start a war either.

well there was Grenada but yeah definitely nothing on the scale of what the Bush's did

steinrokkan
Apr 2, 2011



Soiled Meat

Big Beef City posted:

...what in gently caress are you talking about

e:



No you literally said that "in history" no one ever was as popular amongst their own party as Trump as an incumbent and it happened twice EASILY amongst the last few Republican presidents alone.
Reagan didn't start a war either.

You don't need "deeper" analysis. You need loving "any analysis". You need "stop talking out of your loving rear end" analysis. You need stop being an idiot analysis.

bless your heart

steinrokkan
Apr 2, 2011



Soiled Meat

Earwicker posted:

its not unprecedented, reagan was massively popular before he did anything at all

Yeah... It's quite possible I'm misremembering things big time.

coronavirus
Jan 27, 2020

by Cyrano4747

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-JqBqO-GPQ&t=92s

VikingSkull
Jan 23, 2017
Look Viking you're a trash Trump supporter what the fuck makes you think you can have an avatar that isn't what I decide? Shut your fucking trap and go away. Your trolling is tiresome and just shits up the forum.

steinrokkan posted:

bless your heart

sometimes he goes to far, but he's the first to admit it

Lolie
Jun 4, 2010

AUSGBS Thread Mum

Earwicker posted:

its not unprecedented, reagan was massively popular before he did anything at all


Whether you liked him or hated him, he was extremely charismatic.

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steinrokkan
Apr 2, 2011



Soiled Meat

VikingSkull posted:

sometimes he goes to far, but he's the first to admit it

I'm sure OP is a good man, but he doesn't present his best when making posts. Happens often.

steinrokkan
Apr 2, 2011



Soiled Meat

Lolie posted:

Whether you liked him or hated him, he was extremely charismatic.

As shown by the fact that all the establishment Dems would love you to think he was the last great Democratic president.

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Earwicker
Jan 6, 2003

Lolie posted:

Whether you liked him or hated him, he was extremely charismatic.

he also, like trump, had a career in entertainment media before getting into politics and was adept at manipulating it. i think people tend to underestimate just how powerful entertainment media can be in politics, much moreso than news media. americans already had an emotional relationship with the public images presented by reagan and trump before either ran for office.

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tater_salad
Sep 15, 2007


Alan Smithee posted:

N95 question: I have a 3M painters mask from years ago I never used. The expiration is 2015 but is it still effective at all?

Is it one with the VOC charcoal in it. The charcoal expires but the filter should still be good for ~40 hrs of breathing. Through it.

Blistex
Oct 30, 2003

Macho Business
Donkey Wrestler

Yolomon Wayne posted:

jfc in how much pain are you even?
Get that fixed immediatly, an open break is nothing to "walk off".
The severed part is no longer supplied with blood and thus will die, and you *really* dont want a dead object, especially of that size,m anywhere in your body (except the rear end maybe).

None. No pain at all. The muscles feel great, there is only 5% stiffness, and I have full mobility in it and excellent strength. It hurt like a motherfucker for a week and a half, but after that it was fine. As for the severity of the break, there was healing present in the second week x-ray with both bones showing areas that were clinging to each other and bridging (which isn't visible on my cell phone pic). The specialist (I hope) would have let me know if the bone was going to die or not.

The hospital is set up really well for this situation. I went in the main entrance, was given a new mask, hand sanitizer and went straight to the imaging dept. Everything is cordoned off with lots of reminders and indicators on where to go and how to keep distance. I was in and out in under 15 minutes. Didn't talk to the doctor, but he is going to give me a call in an hour or so to give me a new update on my progress. He said he's going to text me a photo of the latest x-ray, so I'll post that if anyone is interested.

Anne Whateley
Feb 11, 2007
:unsmith: i like nice words

Charliegrs posted:

Any of you claiming to have n95 masks and not giving them to your local healthcare worker are a shithead
A lot of people have one or two N95s left over from household DIY projects. Hospitals won't take one used and halfway clogged N95

Blistex
Oct 30, 2003

Macho Business
Donkey Wrestler

Anne Whateley posted:

A lot of people have one or two N95s left over from household DIY projects. Hospitals won't take one used and halfway clogged N95

Most places are asking for them to be either in-box, or still sealed in their plastic bags or they won't take them, as they can't just look at them and know their condition.

Warthog
Mar 8, 2004
Ferkelwämser extraordinaire
Switzerland's version of Donald Trump actually seems to do pretty all-right...
Admittedly we're slow as hell with everything - but then we really do everything to save our banks people.

some good info in English here: https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov.html

or the "Easy-to-read language" version (also English): https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/leichte-sprache.html

Burt Sexual
Jan 26, 2006

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
Switchblade Switcharoo

Blistex posted:

Most places are asking for them to be either in-box, or still sealed in their plastic bags or they won't take them, as they can't just look at them and know their condition.

Do they use kn95 ones too? Like they’re from China I read on the 3m site and are slightly less effective?

Blistex
Oct 30, 2003

Macho Business
Donkey Wrestler

Burt Sexual posted:

Do they use kn95 ones too? Like they’re from China I read on the 3m site and are slightly less effective?

I've read somewhere that they are using lesser ones for people who are not directly on the front lines in the Covid clinics. The hospital that I just got back from had the triage nurse in an N95, while receptionists, were wearing surgical masks. The security guard had an N95 as well, guessing in case he has to get in someone's face.

Edit: has there been any talk of front line HCW using US Army M40 field protective masks? I imagine there must be a considerable stockpile of those in warehouses across the country.

Blistex fucked around with this message at 00:20 on Apr 22, 2020

Mr. Clark2
Sep 17, 2003

Rocco sez: Oh man, what a bummer. Woof.

How many lives could be saved if twitter banned trump?

Warthog
Mar 8, 2004
Ferkelwämser extraordinaire

Blistex posted:

None. No pain at all. The muscles feel great, there is only 5% stiffness, and I have full mobility in it and excellent strength. It hurt like a motherfucker for a week and a half, but after that it was fine. As for the severity of the break, there was healing present in the second week x-ray with both bones showing areas that were clinging to each other and bridging (which isn't visible on my cell phone pic). The specialist (I hope) would have let me know if the bone was going to die or not.

The hospital is set up really well for this situation. I went in the main entrance, was given a new mask, hand sanitizer and went straight to the imaging dept. Everything is cordoned off with lots of reminders and indicators on where to go and how to keep distance. I was in and out in under 15 minutes. Didn't talk to the doctor, but he is going to give me a call in an hour or so to give me a new update on my progress. He said he's going to text me a photo of the latest x-ray, so I'll post that if anyone is interested.

your arm's in a cast, isn't it?

Blistex
Oct 30, 2003

Macho Business
Donkey Wrestler

Warthog posted:

your arm's in a cast, isn't it?

No. Broke it, went home in a sling, work it for 3-4 weeks, which is the common treatment for a broken scapula (along with some painkillers).

Warthog
Mar 8, 2004
Ferkelwämser extraordinaire
Oops; I asked looking at the X-Rays (not a doctor) and thought it was your upper arm - it's a shoulder blade instead.

Cousin Todd
Jul 3, 2007
Grimey Drawer

Burt Sexual posted:

Alright he’s gone and won’t return itt

Jeez take a nap and meltdowns galore

Carry on

Whadup it's your boy back itt

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Blistex
Oct 30, 2003

Macho Business
Donkey Wrestler

Warthog posted:

Oops; I asked looking at the X-Rays (not a doctor) and thought it was your upper arm - it's a shoulder blade instead.

HAHA It's actually an x-ray of a dog's spine!

Dixville
Nov 4, 2008

I don't think!
Ham Wrangler

Blistex posted:

HAHA It's actually an x-ray of a dog's spine!

Dogs don't have clavicles ;)

Blistex
Oct 30, 2003

Macho Business
Donkey Wrestler

Dixville posted:

Dogs don't have clavicles ;)

Or wedding bands.

VikingSkull
Jan 23, 2017
Look Viking you're a trash Trump supporter what the fuck makes you think you can have an avatar that isn't what I decide? Shut your fucking trap and go away. Your trolling is tiresome and just shits up the forum.

Kharmakazy posted:

Whadup it's your boy back itt

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lol

Dixville
Nov 4, 2008

I don't think!
Ham Wrangler

Blistex posted:

Or wedding bands.

Oh wow I actually saw that and thought it was a button but I see the hand now. Good catch

Burt Sexual
Jan 26, 2006

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
Switchblade Switcharoo

Nine minutes to action, Burt getting slow.

Meanwhile in Iowa the governor refused to shut manufacturers and meat plants down, whirlpool just shut for the second time voluntarily, they aren’t even close to peaking and her open iowa again panel,going in full force. 482 new cases today. Al time high! We’re #1!
https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/482-new-cases-of-COVID-19-in-Iowa-and-four-more-deaths-reported-Tuesday-569819261.html

i am harry
Oct 14, 2003

Did you write off that cruise you paid for in advance?

LonesomeCrowdedWest
May 8, 2008
In Canada, Trudeau said the other day that Ontario has hit its peak and will start to decline. Also said we are moving towards a best case scenario, instead of a worst case one as feared. I got 2000 dollars direct deposited the day after I applied for CERB, and another 2000 just a few days ago just to sit my rear end at home. Still no talks to my knowledge of when restrictions will be lifted. I hope that the worst is over here, but not counting on it. I've been having a horrible time anxiety wise, as I'm sure everyone is. I can't imagine how I'd feel having to listen to Trump constantly lie and ramble and rush to open the economy. Stay safe USA goons. I hope cooler heads prevail

Burt Sexual
Jan 26, 2006

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
Switchblade Switcharoo

i am harry posted:

Did you write off that cruise you paid for in advance?

Credit till end of 2021 lol, who’s kidding ima gonna eat it.

Spinz
Jan 7, 2020

I ordered luscious new gemstones from India and made new earrings for my SA mart thread

Remember my earrings and art are much better than my posting

New stuff starts towards end of page 3 of the thread

Burt Sexual posted:

Credit till end of 2021 lol, who’s kidding ima gonna eat it.

It's ok, you didn't go, that would have been way way worse

Burt Sexual
Jan 26, 2006

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
Switchblade Switcharoo

Spinz posted:

It's ok, you didn't go, that would have been way way worse

IKR, and think back 1.5 years and trying to imagine this shitshow

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Rolo
Nov 16, 2005

Hmm, what have we here?

Burt Sexual posted:

Alright he’s gone and won’t return itt

Jeez take a nap and meltdowns galore

Carry on

Kharmakazy posted:

Whadup it's your boy back itt

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Not trying to encourage but I laughed pretty hard at this.

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