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Ms. Toad

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87. I'm in Summit County

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:29 PM

Apr 2020

I haven't looked today - but yesterday we were #1 in everything but deaths.

Update: I just checked today - and several counties have now left us in the dust. (We're around #5, generally)

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Because Red States Aren't Shutting Down And Telling Their Citizens To Self-Isolate At Home.... [View all] global1 Mar 2020 OP

Very good points. onecaliberal Mar 2020 #1

That's why this nightmare will extend into The Fall. sarcasmo Mar 2020 #2

. . .and through next Spring. TheBlackAdder Mar 2020 #40

And why our Italy trip DownriverDem Mar 2020 #73

I don't know what airline you used but some are allowing defacto7 Mar 2020 #77

Thought things through!? Kablooie Mar 2020 #3

Spot on Woodwizard Apr 2020 #82

Not quite. Nationally, they cause it to peak sooner. And higher. enki23 Mar 2020 #4

Obviously you've mistaken tRump for somebody who gives a damn MiniMe Mar 2020 #5

It could be out of trump's control Cha Mar 2020 #8

Maybe when we mobilize our national guards in unison and seal the borders with them. roamer65 Mar 2020 #6

Yes. Block persons traveling from those states, and avoid traveling to those states. TryLogic Mar 2020 #60

sssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh Trumpsters are self-extincting which means if we're underthematrix Mar 2020 #7

The virus kills without regard to ideology or party affiliation. Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2020 #11

True... Chicago1980 Mar 2020 #16

Even in the emerging red-state hot zones, smart people will survive at higher rates. lagomorph777 Mar 2020 #25

Two states are doing something right jimfields33 Mar 2020 #32

They started with the advantage of geography. lagomorph777 Mar 2020 #37

BINGO underthematrix Mar 2020 #74

Thank you. cwydro Mar 2020 #80

underthematrix, YES..... Upthevibe Mar 2020 #17

you do realize that most of the cities even in red states where coronavirus hits hardest NewJeffCT Mar 2020 #34

Sigh, yeah. HotTeaBag Mar 2020 #55

How is San Antonio Aquaria Mar 2020 #79

Good Lord Dorian Gray Mar 2020 #65

Actually, I'm advocating people be their neighbor's keepers and follow the guidelines of scientists underthematrix Mar 2020 #75

That is what he and his cult members don't get. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #9

I agree with what you said, but Jamastiene Mar 2020 #18

Stupidity as a pastime is all fun and games until... lagomorph777 Mar 2020 #26

There are none so blind as those who will not see. patphil Mar 2020 #38

Actually, it's the opposite Chakaconcarne Mar 2020 #66

Not really, look at South Korea and Japan. They adhered to SD guidelines immediately, got tested, smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #69

I cannot predict shit today. I can only hope. rusty quoin Mar 2020 #10

Sounds like a probable outcome... c_junk Mar 2020 #12

Everyone knows we have to nip it in the bud... BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #13

+1000000 crickets Mar 2020 #47

Red state here, and our precautions are as strict as any - more strict than most. Ms. Toad Mar 2020 #14

Which state? lagomorph777 Mar 2020 #27

Ohio n/t Ms. Toad Mar 2020 #39

DeWine does seem to be an exception in this situation. lagomorph777 Mar 2020 #41

The governor has the legal authority to Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #31

My point is largely that this obsession with the color of the state or governor or state Ms. Toad Mar 2020 #42

It's an excellent point and thank you for making it so eloquently. nt crickets Mar 2020 #48

Ohio Mendocino Mar 2020 #70

So am I. Ms. Toad Mar 2020 #72

Today Ohio 2pm 4-1 Mendocino Apr 2020 #83

A friend of mine just told me that Acton Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #84

I'm listening too. Mendocino Apr 2020 #85

I'm in Summit County Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #87

My son lived in Mendocino Apr 2020 #88

I think you misspeled Caucasian . . . Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #89

Agree but they will never take responsibility. Instead, it will be "God's Will". OnDoutside Mar 2020 #15

He's campaigning every day with these news conferences/lie fests. GentryDixon Mar 2020 #19

Agreed. I think most people bought their 2 weeks supplies ecstatic Mar 2020 #20

I'm in San Antonio watching our morning traffic. There Luz Mar 2020 #21

Also in San Antonio but in a rural subdivision. The traffic is not quite as 42bambi Mar 2020 #36

San Antonio has Aquaria Mar 2020 #81

There seems to be a misperception of how red states are responding Generic Brad Mar 2020 #22

I saw a Mexican restaurant open in Crossville yesterday. Only one I know of. SammyWinstonJack Mar 2020 #23

the last time i ventured out hubby and i grabbed a burger at a place we hadnt eaten at since college samnsara Mar 2020 #30

There is variation from state to state Johnny2X2X Mar 2020 #24

i am SO THANKFUL the virus was discovered first in my state of Washington.. samnsara Mar 2020 #28

We are making face masks and are donating them for free. gordianot Mar 2020 #29

Red state governors were slow in adopting social distancing Gothmog Mar 2020 #33

"I don't think Trump has thought this through" bluescribbler Mar 2020 #35

His plan was to peak the curve, not flatten it IronLionZion Mar 2020 #43

Again showing how selfish they are, in prolonging this whole thing for all of us, not just them too. SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #44

This is Trump's chance to be a leader Proud Liberal Dem Mar 2020 #45

Not sheltering doesn't extend the time line. Instead it kills lots more people. nt LAS14 Mar 2020 #46

Red state communities are shutting down more than you may realize. crickets Mar 2020 #49

Republicans never think things through to their logical conclusion. Never. They don't know how. BComplex Mar 2020 #50

indeed, they're so fixated on short-term greed, they cheat themselves out of long-term greed. unblock Mar 2020 #51

Red Stater - Texas is doing ok. Jirel Mar 2020 #52

But, but...Jeebuz is lord! stopbush Mar 2020 #53

I'm in WV and everything's pretty much been... a la izquierda Mar 2020 #54

News reports 20 states are refusing to issue stay home orders. procon Mar 2020 #56

My red state has a Democratic governor and we have been MuseRider Mar 2020 #57

Kansas began stay at home orders today, March 30th WyattKansas Mar 2020 #58

We have been doing it MuseRider Mar 2020 #67

"I don't think Trump has thought this through..." jcgoldie Mar 2020 #59

true. lets all lockdown for may. get this nightmare over with. their tourist trade will suffer Demovictory9 Mar 2020 #61

I agree. Initech Mar 2020 #62

I live in North Texas (Fort Worth), and it seems like people are taking it seriously Sapient Donkey Mar 2020 #63

I've been thinking the same thing for awhile now subana Mar 2020 #64

Which states are not taking precautions? Steelrolled Mar 2020 #68

The orange devil is getting his campaigning done tazmaniac Mar 2020 #71

When does Trump think anything through? la-trucker Mar 2020 #76

15 minutes at a time. gibraltar72 Mar 2020 #78

Yes, that is a serious underlying problem. nt coti Apr 2020 #86