SmashMouth

CDC officials do not have exact counts of how many people die from flu each year. Flu is so common that not all flu cases are reported, and flu is not always listed on death certificates. In 2017, there were an estimated 80,000 + flu deaths, much higher than the normal average. So the question to me when trying to use the flu as the barometer as to when we are supposed to freak the hell out over an illness is this: why didn’t we as a nation lose our jobs, our savings, our common sense, our liberties with such an outbreak of the flu? That’s not to say that we should diminish the severity of the China virus. But it should speak volumes to the idea that maybe there has been a gross overreaction regarding this illness. The reaction to the China virus is as much political as well as a field day for the media as anything. Perhaps if there is ANY positive thing that has come from this crap is that maybe we will begin to approach ALL communicable illnesses in a more responsible manner.

FYI: Some Blue Bell homemade vanilla intensifies the positive results...medically speaking.

Lmao.

I know. Yet my brother, daughter, 2 sisters and countless friends are out of work now.

I don’t blame you. You’re the “Juan Williams” of this board. The hatefulness and name-calling is really unnecessary most of the time. But man, you gotta realize...some of the stuff you’re “side” is spewing is so totally vile and offensive to conservatives that it’s hard to control. I wish you the best. I would not personally give up on good debate. It’s healthy for everyone. Good luck. A serious question UT: Do you really think Biden is gonna hand Trump’s ass to him, or are you just speaking out of anger or frustration? Honest answer please. You can PM me if you want to stay off the board.

Very interesting article.

Is there anyway to receive the stimulus money if you exceeded the limit previously, but will make considerably less this year?

They misspelled my name in the all time greatest lineman list... 😎

Why don’t the other teams get better? Has anyone asked that question? Are the opposing coaches more worried about their kids getting embarrassed or is it really that they are embarrassed of the programs they’ve developed. Running clock, Starters out after 3rd quarter, what else do they want? It’s ok to win. It’s ok to lose. It’s ok to do both by a lot. There is a lesson to be learned when doing both. My only concern is player safety. I hate to see unnecessary severe injuries.

I have no issues with the guy. I wish he coached me when I was a kid (he probably wasn’t born yet, lol).

Yeah, I get it. Makes no sense whatsoever.

I would expand that to any race... (by the way, if you misspell the word “idiots”, it’s gonna take away from your credence - I won’t tell anyone...).

They were, huh... 😎

My Uncle Tom voted for Trump. He a white guy though.

It’s all a matter of what your goal is. If it’s saving lives, then LumRaiderFan’s point is well-made. I guess it comes down to what is an “acceptable” mortality rate? Moreover, Who decides what is acceptable? Is it the politicians, the CDC, the WHO, the UN?... Who decides that killing millions of babies (abortion) is ok? Who decides how many domestic violence cases brought on by COVID-19 sheltering in place is ok? Who decides how many suicides due to job loss, financial loss, fear, etc. brought on by COVID-19 is ok? If you’re basing acceptance on scale, then I guess we need a chart of acceptance based on percentages of death before the (insert entity here) decides on shutting down the world. I’m no scholar, but I can think for myself. And I think we are being lied to by everyone involved. Don’t wear a mask, because it won’t help. But healthcare professionals should definitely wear a mask. Oh wait, everybody wear a mask. 100 people can go into Academy to by ping pong balls and some Ray Ban’s, but you can’t hold church on Easter no matter what. Liquor stores are essential, but you can’t have a funeral. What in living Hell is going on folks?...

WOSgrad & BMTSoulja1 - everyone needs to keep that attitude. I really think it can make a difference if everyone will start moving (mentally as well as physically) in that direction.

Yep. Wasn’t throwing any shade. The guy writing it needs to go drown himself though. He was doing what he is accusing everyone else of doing. 🤮

To ALL the High School Football posters on here, Happy Easter!

That would be awesome. I hope the U.S. is looking into consideration for this treatment.

Definitely have to include Todd Dodge...

All those guys were Lumberton running backs. Just showing some love. 🥰

Totally agree. Exactly the reason I started this topic...

It’s still too early, but does anyone think there’s a chance of no High School Football this year? I know there are much bigger fish to fry (economy to say the least), but I’m just wondering what y’all think. Thx.

I actually meant to add him when I was making the list.

You’re right. #24. Added.