[Carl99]

I’m already socializing , got tested don’t have it

[JP]

It's highly unlikely there will be a vaccine. There are no vaccines for Ebola, HIV, etc which have a similar vector. If, and that's a big if, there is some type of vaccine, I would guess it would have the same efficacy as the flu's vaccine--about 40-50%. So...people will have to make a decision to shelter in place etc. or get on with their lives like we do with the flu that has a yearly death toll of 40-80,000. I vote to get on with my life with moderate precautions.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Indiana Randy

That's like saying when there is a cure for the common cold, I'll leave my house.

Rumor has it common cold will not kill me.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Fishers2tall

Obviously COVID-19 has caused drastic changes to our everyday life. My question is do you think you will ever go back to inviting people to your home for a meal without worrying about masks or social distancing? Will you ever feel comfortable sitting around your dinner table playing cards with friends? What will it take before you are willing to do that? I guess I am curious if a COVID vaccine takes 10 years to develop how many will spend that entire time living in a state of social isolation.

What would it take for me, personally, to socialize again? It would take a vaccine and a better CHILDHOOD. I basically prefer machines and puppy dogs to socialize with.

[nututv]

Originally Posted by Scorpyo

For all the macho folks that don't like and won't wear masks.

If you don't like wearing a mask, you're definitely not going to like a ventilator.

Macho? haha Yeah, I'm 6', 170#. I'm a real beast of a guy. Reading your statement, I need to stay inside. If I do dare to open the door (because I'm all macho... and stuff) I need to wear a mask because if I don't, I'm going to get the flu and live on a ventilator. That's pretty much what you said correct?
There is one thing that scares me far more than dying and that is Not Living. If you want to live the rest of your life captive in your home afraid of what is outside have at it bud. I truly feel bad for you but I do like the decreased traffic when I go places so I guess I owe you a thanks.

[nututv]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Rumor has it common cold will not kill me.

Rumor has it, you're wrong!
Overall, a total of more than 18,000 Americans have died from cold-related causes since 1979, according to death certificates.
Climate Change Indicators: Cold-Related Deaths | Climate Change Indicators in the United States | US EPA.

[ffresh]

Originally Posted by popbaby2

Russian roulette!

YES … living is

Fred

[eyc234]

When we do not read stories like this!!

Family shaken after 18 relatives test positive for COVID-19 after birthday party-WFAA TV Dallas

These States May Face 'Apocalyptic' COVID-19, Says Virologist

Report: 30 LSU football players have been quarantined because of COVID-19-related concerns


Just our thought that people can not behave and think of the society as a whole. We now live in a culture that is "ALL ABOUT ME".

[ffresh]

Originally Posted by 1948JDG

Only after I get the vaccine. I think that's only the safe way. They're talking about another wave and we're not even out of the first one!!!! Figure that!!!

Scare tactics are very efficacious … that's why they use them

Fred

[ffresh]

Originally Posted by Snorkl46

I wonder how many of the 140,000 dead stopped believing what the news told them.

I heard on the news, 12

Fred

[nututv]

Originally Posted by Snorkl46

I wonder how many of the 140,000 dead stopped believing what the news told them.

And of those 140k, I'd love to know how many had pre existing conditions from treating their bodies like hell for decades. Purely a guess but I'd say well over half. I'd love to know though.
Said it before, 40% of Americans are considered obese and it doesn't take a doc to figure all the wonderful things that go along with that. Diabetes, coronary issues... yada yada. You're healthy and die from it, I'm sad for your loss but healthy people die all the time, part of living I guess.
If you're so out of shape you can't pick up something you dropped or haven't seen your privates without the use of a mirror since the last century because you've treated your body like a wasteland for the past couple of decades and die from this thing? Well sorry about your luck. You should have pushed yourself away that table long ago.

Oh and to answer your question? All of them! I doubt if any of them believe much of anything right now.

[nututv]

Originally Posted by ffresh

I heard on the news, 12

Fred

Now that's funny but it was 42.
Phrases from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Wikipedia)

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by regas56

I refuse to live my life like a Howard Hughes, a prisoner in my own home for one moment longer than I deem necessary.. It doesn't matter if you hide in your closet or roam the town squares when it's time to meet your maker it's going to happen, so I'll take my LESS than 1% chance (my age group) of succumbing to covid and put it in the same grab bag as getting hit by a bus or eaten by a gator and live the last 1/3rd of my life with as much gusto as I can and though I'll be cautious I will not be fearful or paranoid..

Pray the CV away!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by regas56

and of that nearly 1/2% of those that test positive what percentage also die from it? I am far FAR more concerned about drivers in the roundabouts or driving my cart to Winn Dixie than I am about a virus..Cool thing about the virus is it can't come in unless invited so if you're that concerned, just STAY home.. problem solved.

5% Nationally. We are #1 in the world.....dubious achievement award.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Scorpyo

For all the macho folks that don't like and won't wear masks.

If you don't like wearing a mask, you're definitely not going to like a ventilator.

Good! Drop the mike good!