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Solly Mack

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18. Yes, a global hoax meant to undermine Trump. AND - Even if it is real, the danger has been

Wed Dec 2, 2020, 04:12 PM

Dec 2020

exaggerated and the deaths inflated. All to undermine Trump.

As well as...

Socialists want to force socialized medicine on people. (that's why the Covid "hype" )

Socialists want Americans to be "obedient" to "big" government and to take away freedom. (wearing a mask)

The Press talks about Covid-19 for the ratings. They are scaring people to make money.

I told them "I'll stick to science and facts" and they said "You need to listen to Trump and God". (and in that order)

All that from one person. Months ago.

I do think it the ethical choice to make - to warn others of danger.

But - You can only point out the light is red so many times before they crash into another car because of their own negligence - and even then they blame the other driver.

After that, it's not rubbernecking - it's watching in horror as the surreal drama plays out to its bitter end.

It's all just so tragic and absurd. You feel anger and sorrow. The anger usually wins out. At first. You grow weary from the ignorance. The denial. You say "Fuck it". But the dying, the sheer number of deaths - it's horrifying. Stupefying.

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Do you, personally, know anyone who thinks the coronavirus pandemic is a 'hoax'? [View all] NurseJackie Dec 2020 OP

I don't know if my co-worker thinks it's a hoax underpants Dec 2020 #1

No, but I know people who think it's "hyped". marybourg Dec 2020 #2

Yes... same for me. And (not surprisingly) they're younger. NurseJackie Dec 2020 #3

I have to wonder PatSeg Dec 2020 #22

I live in a senior community. marybourg Dec 2020 #43

Well, that's just sad. I'm surprised, but I guess I shouldn't be. NurseJackie Dec 2020 #44

My half-nephew Dem2 Dec 2020 #4

I'm a long haul trucker. denbot Dec 2020 #5

a-holes are everywhere, and no doubt stillcool Dec 2020 #6

I have 2 family members who think it is no worse than the flu. SamKnause Dec 2020 #7

Yikes! NurseJackie Dec 2020 #8

Same here Blue Owl Dec 2020 #10

That's - pretty scary. smirkymonkey Dec 2020 #23

That's what blows my mind PatSeg Dec 2020 #24

I don't know anyone who thinks it's a hoax Green Line Dec 2020 #9

Whoa, that's horrifying! PatSeg Dec 2020 #25

I know several medical professionals that ... Whiskeytide Dec 2020 #28

Not "personally" but I still have some internet skeptics I hear from... Wounded Bear Dec 2020 #11

friend - if jesus wanted us to wear masks we woulda been born with them nt msongs Dec 2020 #12

And....... sheshe2 Dec 2020 #19

Not a hoax but overhyped by the news. They mask up and don't grumble. KentuckyWoman Dec 2020 #13

Not Any Longer ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #14

The death of a loved-one... NurseJackie Dec 2020 #16

Yes. He won't listen to reason. Fervent dittohead, MAGAt, 2A nutter, evangelical Christian Arazi Dec 2020 #15

I do not think I know any who thinks it is real. LiberalArkie Dec 2020 #17

Yes, a global hoax meant to undermine Trump. AND - Even if it is real, the danger has been Solly Mack Dec 2020 #18

Horrifying... yes. NurseJackie Dec 2020 #20

You know those cowards that kill their family or other people and then try to kill themselves Solly Mack Dec 2020 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Solly Mack Dec 2020 #30

And don't forget that the vaccine PatSeg Dec 2020 #27

I've heard that one just not from the person I was speaking with a while back. Solly Mack Dec 2020 #32

I heard the microchip one indirectly from my daughter's father PatSeg Dec 2020 #36

Unplugging has its benefits. I've gone months. Checked the news but only for minutes Solly Mack Dec 2020 #41

That is true PatSeg Dec 2020 #45

Yes. William769 Dec 2020 #21

Yup - my MAGA neighbors are all in on the hoax theory. Initech Dec 2020 #26

A few of my patients PCIntern Dec 2020 #31

The guy that owns The Broken iPhone Store ... Whiskeytide Dec 2020 #33

Three individuals. LanternWaste Dec 2020 #34

That's frustrating. I know what you mean... NurseJackie Dec 2020 #35

That is pretty diverse PatSeg Dec 2020 #37

Yes, I know quite a few. BlueDawn Dec 2020 #38

Yes, yes I do AaronCross Dec 2020 #39

My Neighbor is convinced that because Trump's Illness was so short that it is a hoax. KWR65 Dec 2020 #40

Is your neighbor a MAGAt? Or just lacking critical thinking skills? NurseJackie Dec 2020 #42

I've never asked him but he has three us flags and a big usa sign across his door. Let sleeping dogs KWR65 Dec 2020 #57

That's a good policy! NurseJackie Dec 2020 #58

I don't know any, but have run into them spinbaby Dec 2020 #46

I graduated high school in 1981 OriginalGeek Dec 2020 #47

The words "hysteria" have crossed her lips. "No worse than the flu," and "So many have died of other Hekate Dec 2020 #48

Well I got it and recovered MosheFeingold Dec 2020 #49

I'm so very sorry to hear that! I'm glad you're improving. NurseJackie Dec 2020 #61

Thank you MosheFeingold Dec 2020 #63

A guy down the street from me thought that....until he got covid. cry baby Dec 2020 #50

I have heard a couple of people say that the cases are over-reported. Laelth Dec 2020 #51

The "over reported" argument reminds me a lot of Trump's claim... NurseJackie Dec 2020 #52

Yep. It's the "over-hyped just to make Trump look bad" argument. Laelth Dec 2020 #56

I don't know anyone like that. cwydro Dec 2020 #53

The hoax believers run the full-spectrum... not much rhyme or reason. And... NurseJackie Dec 2020 #54

I've stayed in so much that my interactions are very limited. cwydro Dec 2020 #55

I know a few.... Xolodno Dec 2020 #59

That's the truth... I've seen many stupid people with college degrees. NurseJackie Dec 2020 #60

If any of my relatives are thinking that... electric_blue68 Dec 2020 #62

Good luck to you all dealing w these people! : ( electric_blue68 Dec 2020 #64

Yes, and one of them died from it. AwakeAtLast Dec 2020 #65

I can only describe it as "suicide by Covid". They get what they (apparently) want... NurseJackie Dec 2020 #70

Both of my idiot brothers Bettie Dec 2020 #66

Yes, I've run into several of them, including my next door neighbor mtnsnake Dec 2020 #67

There are plenty I am sure in my area Meowmee Dec 2020 #68

Yes mercuryblues Dec 2020 #69