In hindsight, I suspect we will see a major shift in how the pandemic was handled after he created the task force and placed Pence as the leader. The difference in just the last week is amazing!

As one of the guys I worked with always said about people: "you can't fix stupid". This all shows just how right he was!!

Just saw a projection that in the state where I am, the governor said we would reach the peak in 6 - 8 weeks. Currently, we have 118 confirmed cases. It seems New York state and especially New York City have become the epicenter of the outbreak in the US. Sounds like it is getting really bad there.

"I think people who like Trump like him because whatever he espouses mirrors their own values and priorities,". To some extent this is true. There are major differences in management between business leaders and bureaucratic leaders. In business when a decision is made, the staff will implement that decision or risk their job; in government, not so much. Bureaucrats are more intent on protecting their turf than in business and can get away with it more. In business, empathy is not a strong requirement other than for some of your employees; not so much for the customers. From government, many of the public want tea & sympathy for their situation in life.

I will agree that Trump is not the best suited to manage the complexities of government because he is not adept at dealing with or realizing the mismanagement and indifference of the bureaucracy. A perfect example was the debacle of the CDC and their corona virus testing. They were not able to create a test quickly and in the needed quantities. At the same time they established rules so other competent public and private labs could not create their own version of the tests and use them. People blame Trump and the administration for that when in reality the administration did not know of the impending failures until after they had happened and governors started blaming them. When they finally realized the consequences, they started cutting through the bureaucratic red tape to get the job done. Personally, I suspect their are several people at the CDC and possibly the HHS that should be instantly fired!

The human density is a big part of the problem. That is why the emphasis on keeping a 6' spacing in that the virus generally can't travel that far in a person's saliva or mucous which is the primary transmission method. Additionally there is the issue of the virus being alive on inanimate objects for a period of time such as tables, stair railings, and door handles. All that needs to happen is for you to touch a virus laden surface and then touch your face in the areas of your mouth, nose, or eyes. The community transmission is a much bigger problem where lots of people live in close contact with each other. There are some cases in the rural areas of the country but not many. When you have 2 or 3 cases in 20 square miles, the virus transmission is not very probable!

While I do not like the social distancing, I've come to the conclusion it is necessary for the short term. Add to that the hand washing and disinfecting to help protect ourselves. This is starting to feel like the biggest threat to my well being ever and I have gone through full cardiac arrest and open heart surgery before.

I enjoy being home alone for a couple days but then I'm ready for some social life. Lack of a social life s**ks!!!!

I sure hope it doesn't last too long! I'm already tired of being cooped up! I sure would like to have a summer meet & greet picnic someplace maybe in June!

People are Fkng crazy!! News story yesterday about some guy who bought up 17,000+ hand sanitizers and was selling them online for high prices until he got kicked off the selling platforms. He deserves much worse than being stuck with all that stock he can't sell!!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/tennessee-ag-cracks-down-on-men-who-hoarded-thousands-of-sanitizer-bottles-amid-shopper-scare/ar-BB11dK4q?li=BBnbcA1

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I too dislike condoms and only consider one if it is a casual, one night. Otherwise I need to know you and your background well enough to trust you.

We will have a serious discussion well before getting into the bedroom or similar situation together. This is both to make sure sex is something we are comfortable with together and to talk about recent sexual activities and if testing is appropriate.

Personally, I get tested if I have had penetration with someone and I have any doubt about their health status. Sometimes that is a special trip to a clinic but most often done as part of my annual physical. They already have my blood sample, why not have the STD test done at the same time if you have had any exposure.

And this is why I no longer waste my time in writing messages to "ladies" on this and most other sites. I have much better and enjoyable things to do with my time!!

I don't plan on it, not even willing to share a home for the long term! You can leave some clothes in the closet, your toothbrush in the bathroom, and your shower stuff in the shower, just remember to go home to your own place frequently.

After last night at the primaries, it looks like the choice will be 4 more years of Trump or an attempt to resurrect the Obama years. Maybe Mrs Obama can be his VP candidate so they can all have a family reunion!

Wide variety of areas depending on what you are looking for. Being out in the boat fishing - northern Minnesota. Community events and more artistic outlets - southern Minnesota. Major sporting events and concerts - Twin Cities. Best to be open minded and give them all a try over the summer!

To me, this Covid-19 fear seems blown out of proportion to the risk. Probably feel that way as I live where there is not a high human density. It seems that it is much more an urban issue. Eventually there may be a few cases within a couple hundred miles of me so not much risk! Basically remember to wash or sanitize your hands same as you would do for prevention of colds or flu. The covid-19 seems to be really damaging the world economy and will cause many financial problems for people.

He/She that speaks the truth about government but does not jeopardize the safety of members of the government are honorable citizens. They should be honored not prosecuted!!

Remind me to buy you a beer the next time I'm in your neighborhood!

But, but, but that isn't how the game is played!!! Got to waste all your time and money on the BS. Got to play the "hard to get" and the endless chase scene.

I'll take the Buffalo cheese burger with bacon, please!

I'll at least agree with you on racism. When I used the term of someone's perspective, it was in regard to the judgement that what someone else did or said was racist and therefore he/she was racist. You have it right when you refer to the prejudgement of someone based on their race. It is that prejudgement that is discriminatory and applies not only to race but also to religion, nationality, and most any other commonality that describes a demographic group.