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In reply to the discussion: The country is shutting down [View all]wnylib
(21,428 posts)32. I understand your concern and
your motivation. But I think the financial situation is too large to resolve that way. It will take federal intervention and stimulus.
We are on the brink of a depression, not a recession. We dodged a bullet in '08 when we chose a new president. Let's hope history repeats itself this year.
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The CDC is now telling everyone 60 and older to stay home according to a headline on my states
yaesu
Mar 2020
#2
them & Meijers have curb side pickup, you can also order online & have it shipped to you
yaesu
Mar 2020
#45
No need to go out if you can stay in, its the best way to avoid infection, but some, like myself
yaesu
Mar 2020
#40
I've been stealthily stocking up for two weeks now so have plenty of all of that. nt
yaesu
Mar 2020
#43
Also, consider buying your future self a gift certificate, so small businesses have operating cash.
eggplant
Mar 2020
#47
Actually, your money has gone to support those people just a little bit longer than without.
eggplant
Mar 2020
#111
No sit at home and play video games and enjoy your family that's all we got right now
uponit7771
Mar 2020
#13
+1, the lack of unfettered testing is really hurting America bad. We wont know for weeks...
uponit7771
Mar 2020
#19
Looks like many here don't agree with your attitude towards the safety of others
Kaleva
Mar 2020
#72
who cares? I follow the city's advisement not to panic and take precautions. I'm not quarantining
onetexan
Mar 2020
#73
While on may understand your desire to get out and about, you ought to read this.
Kaleva
Mar 2020
#67
If we don't get there quick we're screwed, we have no way of knowing who has it because
uponit7771
Mar 2020
#12
Yeah, good luck with business as usual. What a pity the others you contact may not be so lucky.
58Sunliner
Mar 2020
#92
Trump-Republicons own this and own tRump. All of it. They voted, enable & protect him
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2020
#8
It would be interesting but I think rump is too stupid to do plan something like this...I think ...
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2020
#61
Don't fk with rich peoples' money. Bernie Madeoff is in prison because he stole from the rich.
OMGWTF
Mar 2020
#54
The overriding purpose of christofascist government is security for the select.
Thomas Hurt
Mar 2020
#27
You calling this cluster with Jared assigned now, to what half the roles, a government?
Brainfodder
Mar 2020
#28
My GF's daughter works at a movie theater that serves food. (fill in your favorite theater)
Javaman
Mar 2020
#29