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ProfessorGAC

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7. Some Math For Hollingsworth

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sat Apr 18, 2020, 08:55 AM

Apr 2020

The GDP projections for March - July show a likely 22% contraction.
That means 78% of the economy is functioning.
So, 78% of people don't need to GET BACK to work.
This is a silly talking point.
Is it vital to get as many of the 22 million folks now unemployed back. Yes, for their sake! Not for the "economy".
The thing that rankles me is that guys like this, and Drew & Phil (note I did not use doctor) is they seem to think another 4, 5, 10 million extra deaths will have no economic impact.
That's stupid at a cosmological scale.

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"If More Americans Need To Be Sacrificed To Open The Economy Then So Be It" [View all] left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 OP

"economic challenge is much, much larger". Greed Over People defines GOP. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #1

Never Again Ohiogal Apr 2020 #2

I totally agree. Arkansas Granny Apr 2020 #6

I'm okay with Hollingsworth and OrangeAss being sacrificed NT Rorey Apr 2020 #3

Let them put their money where their mouth is. Or their own children, spouses tulipsandroses Apr 2020 #4

That's the problem. They always think with their pants. Walleye Apr 2020 #5

Some Math For Hollingsworth ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #7

Gordon Gekko, Greed is Good Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #8

They should go volunteer at hospitals without PPE. 33taw Apr 2020 #9

I wish we could round them up and drop them Ilsa Apr 2020 #15

"Some of you may die, but I'm willing to take that chance..." Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #10

A thought process would be helpful.. stillcool Apr 2020 #11

Okay trey, you first. Go volunteer ata a hospital Javaman Apr 2020 #12

hair enid602 Apr 2020 #13

People in the picture get to sacrifice first...you first. Maybe your stupid constituents will toss Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #14

Trey, stop washing your hands. nt Hotler Apr 2020 #16

"Hi! I'm Trey Hollingsworth, one of the richest men in Congress. Today I'm asking Americans struggle4progress Apr 2020 #17

#YouFirst 👍👍👍 uponit7771 Apr 2020 #18