Texas Governor: The goal never has been to get transmission down to zero.

[RandySF]

During a private call, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) admitted that “every scientific and medical report shows” state reopenings “ipso facto” lead to an increase in novel coronavirus cases, even as he publicly announced plans that same week to end an executive stay-at-home order in the state, the Daily Beast reports.

Said Abbott: “Listen, the fact of the matter is pretty much every scientific and medical report shows that whenever you have a reopening—whether you want to call it a reopening of businesses or of just a reopening of society—in the aftermath of something like this, it actually will lead to an increase and spread. It’s almost ipso facto.”

He added: “The more that you have people out there, the greater the possibility is for transmission. The goal never has been to get transmission down to zero.”



https://politicalwire.com/2020/05/05/texas-governor-admits-dangers-on-private-call/

[Iliyah]

1. It should be . . .

No excuse for those Governors that follow shithole to the cliff because apparently the USA's citizens are expendable.

[DBoon]

2. The goal was to kill as many people as required to open up Texas business

The trade off is simple.

My guys make their money.

As many of you die as necessary

[Gothmog]

3. Texas Gov. Admits Dangers of Reopening State on Private Call With Lawmakers

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During a private call on Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admitted that “every scientific and medical report shows” state reopenings “ipso facto” lead to an increase in novel coronavirus cases, even as he publicly announced plans that same week to end an executive stay-at-home order in the state.

“How do we know reopening businesses won’t result in faster spread of more cases of COVID-19?” Abbott asked during a Friday afternoon phone call with members of the state legislature and Congress. “Listen, the fact of the matter is pretty much every scientific and medical report shows that whenever you have a reopening—whether you want to call it a reopening of businesses or of just a reopening of society—in the aftermath of something like this, it actually will lead to an increase and spread. It’s almost ipso facto.”

“The more that you have people out there, the greater the possibility is for transmission,” Abbott said on the call, which a spokesperson confirmed was authentic on Tuesday. “The goal never has been to get transmission down to zero.”

The audio was recorded by somebody on the call, and a clip of it was sent to The Daily Beast on Tuesday. It was first reported by state political site Quorum Report, which noted that Abbott’s public statements so far have largely only mentioned that Texas may see an increase in the numbers due to increased testing capacity, rather than increased contact. Though Abbott has repeatedly said in public interviews that reopening “can” or “could” cause a spike in cases, the audio recording from last Friday’s call appeared to show a more direct and certain understanding of the risks.

I can now got get a haircut on Friday but feel that I will wait a while

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[struggle4progress]

6. "My coffin nails need a manicure"

[0rganism]

4. right, that would be called "containment" which, while preferred, is now impossible

so we're stuck with "mitigation" which includes things like masking and social distancing to slow the spread to manageable levels and keep the disease from completely wrecking our medical infrastructure specifically and society generally

apologetics aside, this "re-opening" bullshit is pretty much the opposite of mitigation.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. Kill 'em all

Let Gawd sort 'em out.

[ProfessorGAC]

7. Who Said It Was?

Only a fool sets a goal of perfect!
So he's arguing a point nobody made!

[Generic Brad]

8. Fucking Right to Lifer

Every last one of them wants the power over life and death. I have had it with these fuckers cosplaying God.

[UTUSN]

9. K&R

[Gothmog]

10. Abbott knew COVID-19 would spread in Texas if he reopened the state without adequate testing in plac

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