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Losing minds

happycat — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:19:05 GMT

Seriuosly. What is wrong with people? My dh is on nightshift. He comes home says he was listening to local radio station on way home, and they announced an upcomming revival in town that will go for two weeks. There will be 8 different pastors from various states.

I just do not understand.

Are people thinking if they put thier heads in the sand, they won't have to deal with this?

The revival should be cancelled. Its asking for more trouble than we have already.

I am seriously looking for cheap property in the boonies.

Dang I ain't even going to wal mart, unless I call it in first.

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Spurt — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:30:28 GMT

@happycat

You have to wonder if some people even care.....people partying on the beaches in Florida & Texas.....people were swarming the malls and shopping centers---but at least that stopped with stores temporarily closing....Here, the BIG GIVE is supposed to take place on March 26th and the non-profits usually have rallies which a lot of people attend to help spur contributions ..... I know the non-profits need funds....but this should be postponed too.....JMHO

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happycat — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:40:45 GMT

@Spurt, I agree. I think everything should be cancelled or postponed if at all possible. I realize that people have to work, and all cannot work from home, however to stop the spread, folks need to stay at home as much as possible.

People do not seem to care that they could cause others to perish.

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Spurt — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:44:23 GMT

@happycat wrote:
@Spurt, I agree. I think everything should be cancelled or postponed if at all possible. I realize that people have to work, and all cannot work from home, however to stop the spread, folks need to stay at home as much as possible.
People do not seem to care that they could cause others to perish.

@happycat

At least the sports leagues and colleges despite losing lots of money did the right thing by suspending or canceling sports play....

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Grouchomarx — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:48:18 GMT

Where I live (NY) nobody is allowed to gather like that. I am surprised if it will happen, I would think the authorities would shut it down. Things are changing day by day. Some people are living in denial, such as those spring breakers. Perhaps all the alcohol and drugs have altered their ability to think rationally. Or they feel immortal.

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D Kay — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:59:12 GMT

There is a segment of our society who still think this is no worse than the flu.

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Susan-QVC — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:03:15 GMT

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jeanlake — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:05:46 GMT

@D Kay Unbelievable that people aren't taking this seriously. A high school friend (don't see her much as adult) keeps saying on FB that this is hype and we're trying to make the pres look bad. I shared with hubs and he said -- you're forgetting -- she's a princess. She doesn't know how to go with the flow or accept rational directions. Okay, that makes sense. Change and sacrifice are really difficult for some people.

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:07:29 GMT

When is the date for the revival? I did not see if it was just being advertised for a month or longer from now or if it is set for this weekend.

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silkyk — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:09:13 GMT

Have no fear....the DMV is still open and doing business! They will apparently be the last to go down. Pray you don't have to pay them a visit soon. Incredible! https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article241305466.html

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haddon9 — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:15:41 GMT

@silkyk wrote:
Have no fear....the DMV is still open and doing business! They will apparently be the last to go down. Pray you don't have to pay them a visit soon. Incredible! https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article241305466.html

@silkyk My husband's driver's license expired on the 17th but since Penndot (PA DMV) is closed all expirations have been extended to the end of April.

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giddy up — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:27:27 GMT

I'm sure some of them are delusional enough to believe the invisible god will magically protect them from the virus if they go,

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cactusgal — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:38:49 GMT

@silkyk: Hubby has an Appt today to renew his license. I called 2 days ago to ask what precautions they were taking. They told me no more then 10 people would be allowed in. And that they where cleaning pretty frequently. That's here in AZ

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lovesrecess — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:49:33 GMT

Our food banks are almost empty. Our church is doing a drive-thru food drive and then donating it to families we support and the rest to the food bank. I felt so sad to see one of the food bank directors fighting back tears as she begged for donations. Hard to donate food when your own cupboard is bare and there is little food to buy with donated money right now. Many restaurants that have been told to close were stuck with fresh foods and not able to use them all before closing, so they gave a lot of fresh food, such as meat, veggies, fruit, milk, etc. to the food banks which immediately were able to put into the hands of needy families. Counting our blessings is a must right now.

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Sooner — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:16:35 GMT

What is wrong with people? What, two weeks ago people here were being shamed and ridiculed for being paranoid?

What's wrong is people are scared, people are concerned because we don't know what to think, some are going on about their business, all because this is new, and nobody really knows what is going on with this.

Where are all the people who were making fun of it a couple of weeks ago and saying they weren't going to believe it an go on about their business?

People are all over the place--so try to do what YOU think is ok, stick to your business, be careful, pray if you are of faith, and do the best you can. It's a mess but we simply carry on. It's all any of us can do. Be kind where you can.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:22:21 GMT

In most states now, including mine, such gatherings would be illegal. Our governor has said such violators will be subject to criminal penalities.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:27:33 GMT

@silkyk wrote:
Have no fear....the DMV is still open and doing business! They will apparently be the last to go down. Pray you don't have to pay them a visit soon. Incredible! https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article241305466.html

@silkyk Our DMV is shut down in NM. Virtually everything is shut.

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MoJoV — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:34:21 GMT

A "revival"..... how ridiculously selfish and stupid. It's so awful to see how many ignorant people we live among.

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mimomof4 — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:36:30 GMT

It may not be the case but there are commercials I hear for events near me which I know are cancelled, however, broadcast time had already been purchased so they haven't been removed.

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ThinkOutsidetheBox — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:01:59 GMT

DMVs in Virginia are closed for the next two weeks at least and have been for the last two days I believe.