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Post by jdd2 on Apr 23, 2020 18:33:20 GMT -5
Does anyone else worry that when this COVID-19 thread hits page 119, something weird is going to happen?
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Post by Marshall on Apr 23, 2020 18:51:06 GMT -5
We're long past this guy. I've been waiting for an appropriate page number (I missed 77) to invoke this guy:
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Post by TKennedy on Apr 23, 2020 19:20:50 GMT -5
Sounds like we might be on the edge of a breakthrough.
After an administration official presented findings from a lab study that showed direct sunlight helps to kill the coronavirus, Trump had ideas.
“Supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way,” Trump said to Bill Bryan, the undersecretary for science and technology at the Homeland Security Department during the evening White House briefing. He urged him to test it.
The president then mused that perhaps bleach or another disinfectant can also be injected into the body to kill the virus. “Is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets on the lungs, and it does a tremendous number on the lungs,” the president said. He encouraged Bryan to test that theory too, but noted the government should involve medical doctors on that one.
Trump also reminded everyone that he had once suggested that heat would kill the virus. “I just threw it out as a suggestion, but it seems like that’s the case, because when it’s on a surface, that would last for a long time. When that surface is outside, it goes very quickly. It dies very quickly with the sun,” Trump said.
Later, the president again mentioned that Bryan should test whether light and heat could be used to cure the coronavirus. “If you could and maybe you can, maybe you can’t. Again, I say maybe you can. Maybe you can’t. I’m not a doctor. I’m like a person that has a good you know what,” Trump said, pointing to his head.
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Post by billhammond on Apr 23, 2020 19:28:22 GMT -5
Sounds like we might be on the edge of a breakthrough. After an administration official presented findings from a lab study that showed direct sunlight helps to kill the coronavirus, Trump had ideas.
“Supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way,” Trump said to Bill Bryan, the undersecretary for science and technology at the Homeland Security Department during the evening White House briefing. He urged him to test it.
The president then mused that perhaps bleach or another disinfectant can also be injected into the body to kill the virus. “Is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets on the lungs, and it does a tremendous number on the lungs,” the president said. He encouraged Bryan to test that theory too, but noted the government should involve medical doctors on that one.
Trump also reminded everyone that he had once suggested that heat would kill the virus. “I just threw it out as a suggestion, but it seems like that’s the case, because when it’s on a surface, that would last for a long time. When that surface is outside, it goes very quickly. It dies very quickly with the sun,” Trump said.
Later, the president again mentioned that Bryan should test whether light and heat could be used to cure the coronavirus. “If you could and maybe you can, maybe you can’t. Again, I say maybe you can. Maybe you can’t. I’m not a doctor. I’m like a person that has a good you know what,” Trump said, pointing to his head.
These cannot be actual quotes.
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Post by sidheguitarmichael on Apr 23, 2020 19:29:57 GMT -5
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Post by jdd2 on Apr 23, 2020 19:34:53 GMT -5
Terry's post shows things are far more over the top right there in the white house.
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Post by Cornflake on Apr 23, 2020 19:44:25 GMT -5
Trump will be Trump. He's bragging, bashing adversaries and settling scores. Its his only mode. I'm still boggled by how he seemed to invite states to reopen with his "liberate" tweets and then, when an ally tried to oblige, cut him off at the knees. This isn't the guy I'd want next to me in a foxhole in combat. But we have bigger fish to fry.
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Post by kbcolorado on Apr 24, 2020 7:26:21 GMT -5
Even the President's most vocal supporters are laying low after this outburst of mind numbing ignorance. I'm embarrassed for them, and for all of us.
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Post by brucemacneill on Apr 24, 2020 7:32:19 GMT -5
Even the President's most vocal supporters are laying low after this outburst of mind numbing ignorance. I'm embarrassed for them, and for all of us. I didn't watch the update that got all this UV and bleach thing going. Sort of wish I did so I'd know who said or asked what the caused it. I've seen it reviewed as horrible and also reviewed as hilarious. It seems some think he was just pushing the buttons on the left.
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Post by TKennedy on Apr 24, 2020 7:59:12 GMT -5
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Apr 24, 2020 8:06:14 GMT -5
Oregon will open up elective medical procedures and non emergency dental work next month.
Mike
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Post by brucemacneill on Apr 24, 2020 8:11:55 GMT -5
That's a 30 second sound byte. Like I said, I didn't see the report so don't know the context.
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Post by TKennedy on Apr 24, 2020 8:24:16 GMT -5
It’s around 25” if you want to bracket it to get more context.
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Post by kbcolorado on Apr 24, 2020 8:24:37 GMT -5
The annoying yapping dogs of CNN are all over it. There is no report on the Fox News site as they apparently didn't see yesterday's Medical Minute from our President either.
Colorado Stay at Home order expires Sunday midnight. Less strict "Safer at Home" order goes into effect. Our rural county is applying for a waiver that would allow us to set our own, less restrictive, guidelines. We've had a total of 12 residents tested, 2 positive.
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Post by majorminor on Apr 24, 2020 8:32:05 GMT -5
Montana to begin a phased reopening effective this Sunday. Looks like on that date "stay at home" orders are lifted for individuals, no distinction between essential and non essential businesses made going forward, but reduced capacity, hygiene, and distancing to be required for all business serving the public and bars or restaurants aren't to begin reopening until May 4th. Social gatherings until Phase 1 is complete are restricted to 10 people or less, but all places of mass assembly are still closed until further notice: gyms, pools, movie theaters, performance theaters, concert halls, bowling alleys, bingo halls, and music halls. Assisted living is still no visitors allowed at this point.
I live in Ravalli County which is 43K people in 2400 sq miles. We have 5 confirmed cases no death and 3 of those are recovered.
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Post by TKennedy on Apr 24, 2020 8:33:46 GMT -5
What’s the best way to piss off a toxic troll on the internet? Yep, ignore them.
When will the press learn that at the briefings when it comes time for the president to take questions they should just remain silent.
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Post by jdd2 on Apr 24, 2020 8:38:25 GMT -5
If you build it, they will come...?
What if some states (towns, cities, businesses) open and nobody comes?
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Post by majorminor on Apr 24, 2020 8:40:52 GMT -5
That was typical Trump free associating with some other "expert" on the stage in a semi formal setting? Yeah it's chuckle-worthy maybe but really, what's the big deal? "Yapping dogs" is about right.
Seriously now Terry - could this help or once the virus is in organs and tissue it's a moot point? Seems like a procedure already in use and if it could work would have been tried?
"Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI) is a procedure that exposes the blood to light to heighten the body's immune response and to kill infections. With exposure to UV light, bacteria and viruses in your bloodstream absorb five times as much photonic energy as do your red and white blood cells."
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Post by james on Apr 24, 2020 8:50:34 GMT -5
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Post by TKennedy on Apr 24, 2020 9:05:19 GMT -5
That was typical Trump free associating with some other "expert" on the stage in a semi formal setting? Yeah it's chuckle-worthy maybe but really, what's the big deal? "Yapping dogs" is about right. Seriously now Terry - could this help or once the virus is in organs and tissue it's a moot point? Seems like a procedure already in use and if it could work would have been tried? "Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI) is a procedure that exposes the blood to light to heighten the body's immune response and to kill infections. With exposure to UV light, bacteria and viruses in your bloodstream absorb five times as much photonic energy as do your red and white blood cells." I agree, it was just him babbling and worthy of some eye rolling but not likely to have his base running out to buy Lysol nebulizers. The reason I think it deserves attention in the media is that it is yet one more look inside his head that does not require any embellishment by the press. Just one more frightening look. Something to think about in November and something for Republicans to think about in their decision to endorse him as their candidate. I’m not so sure his base, vocal as they are is as big as people think. A solid, mature, experienced Republican candidate might fare much better against a relatively lackluster Democratic challenger. Hell I might even vote for them Your question on treatment is probably better answered by some of the other docs here. I do think keeping one’s blood alcohol as high as possible may show promise.😊
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