Hallucigenia: The Worm With the Missing Head [youtube.com]

Druvius comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Always been one of my favourites. They thought it was an extinct genus for a long time, current thinking, last I heard, velvet worms are its descendants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY8TgD6-7kg

10 Journalism Brands Where You Find Real Facts Rather Than Alternative Facts

Druvius comments on Jul 26, 2020:

While I would be in general agreement, I read and link to all of these regularly, depending on the topic they can have a real neocon colonial corporatist slant to them. IE they subtly or not so subtly "normalize" America's foreign wars, American empire, the EU, etc. They are pretty reliable for finding out what is going on, and they're certainly better than Faux News and its ilk, but I still try to see how alternative/citizen/foreign journalists are covering issues. Especially in regards to major events in non-western countries, in cases like this these guys often are just regurgitating Washington/London's preferred narrative. Keeping informed is hard, and one should always keep an open mind and seek alternative viewpoints.

ENGLAND: Teacher Fired For Telling Lesbian Student 'God Loves You' | Daily Wire

Druvius comments on Jul 25, 2020:

She was fired because she caused a big altercation in her class and got into a shouting match with a student which required administrative intervention, among other things. Her religious beliefs played no role in her firing. Another case of "OMG Christians being persecuted!" that actually was nothing of the sort. You won't read that on the Christian apologist "news" sites though.

What Is a Cytokine Storm?

Druvius comments on Jul 25, 2020:

This is how rabies kills too.

Legit question.

Druvius comments on Jul 25, 2020:

"Between organized religion, organized government, and organized crime ... at least organized crime is honest about what they are doing."

Supreme Court Rejects Argument That Nevada Restriction on Church Attendance is Unconstitutional

Druvius comments on Jul 24, 2020:

So tired of this shite, pandemic control measures all passed constitutional muster a hundred years ago, back when epidemics were all too common and we were just learning how to fight them.

Democratic headquarters in Arizona county burns down, arson suspected. [msn.com]

Druvius comments on Jul 24, 2020:

Gee, who would have thought that Trump etc. demonizing the Democrats and spewing paranoid fear mongering nonsense about them might lead to something like this? Shocked, shocked I tell you.

Is this the real virus destroying America and hurting Americans; more importantly, will enough ...

Druvius comments on Jul 24, 2020:

I'd vote for a gerbil over him at this point.

I’m not doing this shit today. Same post about the masks.

Druvius comments on Jul 24, 2020:

Aside: The Supreme Court weighed on masks and other pandemic control measure a hundred years ago, epidemics used to part of normal life. Requiring masks and such are completely constitutional. And yeah, the "Women should be forced by law to follow my patriarchal misogynistic anti-life Biblical idea of morality" crowd are idiots at best.

I just watched Soylent Green on TV last night.

Druvius comments on Jul 24, 2020:

Overpopulation is a symptom of global poverty and war (refugee camps have the world's highest birth rates.) Complicated by the Church's decades long highly successful global war against women's reproductive rights. https://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/the-overpopulation-hubbub/

UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space [bbc.co.uk]

Druvius comments on Jul 23, 2020:

So? Trump decided to spit on our international treaty obligation not to militarize space with his Space Force. Russia and China would be idiots if they didn't follow suit.

The U.S. States Graded on Their Covid-19 Response

Druvius comments on Jul 11, 2020:

Certainly seems consistent in the broad strokes with what was predicted by experts and appears to be happening, a Red State Covid-19 catastrophe. We'll see, the next few months will tell. What a mess.

Coronavirus: Rising cases, hospitalizations herald surge in US deaths - Business Insider

Druvius comments on Jul 11, 2020:

As plenty of people predicted, gonna be a long deadly summer. all preventable, but that would have required a functioning national government. :(

Pat Robertson: If the Equality Act Passes, God Will Destroy America | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Druvius comments on Jul 11, 2020:

"My invisible superfriend will punish everyone if people do something I don't like" is the logic of a disturbed 4 year old, not a functioning adult.

If BIDEN becomes ill before November, who will be on the Democratic ticket? 🎲

Druvius comments on Jul 9, 2020:

One of the reasons I don't care about the election yet, who the hell knows what the election is going to be like, a lot can happen in 4 months. Just another illustration of how dysfunctional our democracy is, no other nations have this multi year campaign season.

I wonder how many kids and their family members will become infected, and in some cases die, ...

Druvius comments on Jul 8, 2020:

Trump supporters get their "news" from Fox and the like, and in their Universe, everything is under control.

The only religion I’m interested in joining 😂

Druvius comments on Jul 6, 2020:

:)

Trump uses mount Rushmore for divisive speech

Druvius comments on Jul 4, 2020:

It really was, he's defending this "Father Knows Best" fantasy.

New findings offer explanation as to why Mayans abandoned their cities: [sciencealert.com]

Druvius comments on Jul 4, 2020:

I'd have to look it up, but I think Ankor Watt was similar, it relied on a huge artificial watering system, and it broke down and they didn't have the science/engineering to fix it.

Trump Blames Schools for Statue Protesters, Says Children Taught to 'Hate Their Own Country'

Druvius comments on Jul 4, 2020:

He's a little confused, wanting to take down statues commemorating hatred, traitors, and criminals is loving your own country. Trump is on the wrong side of history, as were the Confederates.

Little man picked the wrong time to blame China for the US Covid-19 problem.

Druvius comments on Jun 30, 2020:

Yes, Covid-19 originated in China, so what? Experts have been telling us since the 80s to be prepared for things like Covid-19, since it was inevitable. Trump both undid what preparations we had, and has yet to respond in a rational science based way to Covid-19. Trump shot America in the face, not China.

I keep wondering if we are bound for a future in which some nations of the world simply are awash in...

Druvius comments on Jun 28, 2020:

I've wondered the same thing, does look like we are headed for two worlds in the forseeable future. Nations that have Covid-19 shut down, and nations where it's still circulating. Certainly a huge incentive for the former to limit their relations with the latter. The impacts on the world geo-political system could be gigantic.

Bayer reaches over $10 billion settlement in Roundup cancer lawsuits

Druvius comments on Jun 24, 2020:

Since Roundup doesn't actually cause cancer, just shows how ambulance chasing lawyers have gamed the system.

Environmental racism??? So the environment is racist??? Damn racist trees... [twitter.com]

Druvius comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Yes, the practice of siting pollution causing industries near poor colored communities.

Poll: 22% of Americans Think a Democratic President Would “Ban the Bible”

Druvius comments on Jun 3, 2020:

It's a social belief. A lot of people live in Rush Limbaugh's fantasy world. This is what ending the "Fairness Doctrine" has led too, might be time to bring it back.

A new layer of irony?

Druvius comments on Jun 2, 2020:

I was actually wondering this, where are the crowds of MAGA hat wearing citizens out there trying to support their leader?

Can somebody please explain this to me?

Druvius comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Not sure. I know this incident got body armor bans proposed, even though their armor was mostly home made. Not terribly popular legislation, can't imagine it will go anywhere. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Hollywood_shootout

Fauci says Trump no longer talks much to him or the rest of the coronavirus task force He just ...

Druvius comments on Jun 1, 2020:

He's losing it. He's finally come up against something he can't BS his way through, Covid-19 doesn't give a shit about what he says. I fear he may get more unstable and do even more damage in the months to come. When Hitler realized the end was coming, he ordered Germany to be burned to the ground. Fortunately by that time many Germans, including high ranking ones, decided that saving what they could of Germany was what was needed despite Hitler's orders.

Conservative Men Are Apparently Pointing Loaded Guns At Their Crotches To 'Own The Libs'

Druvius comments on May 28, 2020:

So we're one drunk idiot away from a truly horrific viral video.

I love how modern science is revealing what we thought was lost, I think there will be a lot more ...

Druvius comments on May 22, 2020:

My hope is someday we will find other carbonized libraries in or near Pompei, and now we should be able to read them.

This is what happens when it's easier to elect idiots than intelligent people, and you have no Civil...

Druvius comments on May 21, 2020:

It's going to be fascinating in a horrible way to see if Trump can flim flam his way into getting re-elected.

The shift begins - [commondreams.org]

Druvius comments on May 19, 2020:

Call me a skeptic, but Biden changing his tune to get elected doesn't fill me with confidence. He's made it perfectly clear over his career that he says whatever needs said and then serves the bankers/rich/pentagon.

[news.

Druvius comments on May 15, 2020:

Because Washington in general and the GOP in particular and Trump especially live in their own fantasy world.

[aol.

Druvius comments on May 11, 2020:

The Democrats don't need to do a damn thing to hurt Trump, he's doing just fine on his own. No, malignant narcissism, nothing slight about it at all.

And the other way around:

Druvius comments on May 10, 2020:

It's all good.

Michael Moore's Planet of the Humans is a film all atheists should see.

Druvius comments on May 7, 2020:

Yeah, not wasting my time watching a movie that so egregiously gets the facts wrong: https://www.thesolarnerd.com/blog/planet-of-the-humans-debunked/

I know I live in a liberal bubble, and I suspect a lot of us here do.

Druvius comments on May 6, 2020:

My theory is 10% of people are good no matter what, 10% are bad, and the rest will go whatever way the wind blows.

Dumb, and Dumber, All Wrapped in One: [rawstory.com]

Druvius comments on May 4, 2020:

The true horror is that he was elected.

Pulitzer winner Chris Hedges: These "are the good times — compared to what's coming next" | ...

Druvius comments on May 1, 2020:

Can't argue with the man, been thinking along the same lines myself. It's gonna get ugly, when the Soviet Union collapsed most citizens were already proficient at being self sufficient and bartering. Most Americans are spoilt children compared to them, it's gonna get ugly.

Does anyone here think that a civil war in america isn't inevitable ot this point?

Druvius comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Depends on what one means by a civil war. The only thing we can safely predict about the future now ... it's gonna get worse before it gets better. Is Balkanization a possibility for the USA? Possibly. Inevitable? In the long run, sure. In the near future, no.

One of the few Christians I will hear out - and every word I agree with here. [johnpavlovitz.com]

Druvius comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Pretty much.

North Korea vs South Korea one on one civil war... who wins?

Druvius comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Neither? I can't think of any scenario that would yield a clear cut winner. The north is one of the most heavily defended pieces of real estate on the planet, they have been fortifying it for 70 plus years and they have nuclear weapons to boot. There's no realistic way it could be conquered without terrible casualties. And the North's army isn't capable of invading the south, their troops would be massacred by the South's air force if they left their fortified positions. The best thing would be to reintegrate the North back into the world community, and nature would take its course. South Korea was a military dictatorship too, that's what happened to it. The US needs enemies to justify its empire though, so doubt it will happen any time soon.

FDA tells hand sanitizer producers to make it unpalatable after surge in poison control calls ...

Druvius comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Gotta remember that Fox and Rush are still wildly downplaying the dangers, known and unknown, Covid-19 presents. I think encouraging your viewers to knowingly risk their and their friend and family's lives is a poor long term business strategy, but who knows.

[theweek.

Druvius comments on Apr 28, 2020:

Trump NEVER admits he erred, sharpiegate showed that beyond any doubt. He made a minor and completely understandable mistake, and utterly refused to acknowledge it. Sadly this pandemic series of ongoing mistakes is going to kill hundreds of thousands of Americans. Jesus wept.

I have heard of people toilet training their cat, now I know how they did it.

Druvius comments on Apr 26, 2020:

My orange guy self taught. Nothing like stumbling to the bathroom in the middle of the night ... and have to wait for the cat to finish.

An interesting look at the Cato Institute's ideas about North Korea and who the possible successor...

Druvius comments on Apr 25, 2020:

Yes, integrating North Korea into the world economy is far more likely to bring down the Kim regime than isolation. But the US doesn't want to end the Kim regime, designated evil enemies are required to justify our mind numbing worldwide military spending. So however realistic the article's ideas are, I don't see Washington's moribund strategy ending until we go the way of the Soviet Empire.

Trump Plans to Limit Daily Coronavirus Briefings

Druvius comments on Apr 25, 2020:

"Trump plans" is an oxymoron. ;)

GOP Lawmaker Who Promotes ‘Biblical Law’ Caught Planning Violent Attacks | Michael Stone

Druvius comments on Apr 23, 2020:

The scariest thing is that this POS was elected.

Random question/thought: Anyone been in/near a convenient store, see a very attractive person.

Druvius comments on Apr 22, 2020:

They could be buying it for a friend, so, no.

Louisiana Pastor 'Challenges' Christians To Donate Their Entire Stimulus Payments To Churches - ...

Druvius comments on Apr 21, 2020:

He's been arrested for assaulting a protestor. he's a real piece of work. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/arrest-warrant-out-anti-social-distancing-pastor-after-incident-bus-n1188381

Anyone up with how the commodity stock market works?

Druvius comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Since 1980 when they made it legal for corporations to manipulate stock prices by buying back their own stock, the stock market is basically just a big rigged casino for the rich.

If you're spending the night at a friend's house, hear them loudly "getting it on" in their room at ...

Druvius comments on Apr 17, 2020:

The sound of people having a great time and celebrating their love in their own home is "rude and disrespectful?" If that's how you feel, why did you accept their hospitality?

For those who FB and belive the pandemic is real.

Druvius comments on Apr 17, 2020:

Anyone comparing Covid-19 to the flu is seriously out of touch with reality. https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/not-like-the-flu-not-like-car-crashes-not-like?fbclid=IwAR3qSWKQ7OcGrArsGNh3Q0-eQ6hBWtCgIjb5MF0dmBQ-oaySwf9CZQBInuk

My thought for this morning.

Druvius comments on Apr 15, 2020:

Unfortunately decades of Rush Limbaugh and his ilk have made it the new normal: "If you disagree with me, you're an idiot." Sigh. And not just coming from the right either.

COVID 19 Who wants to live for ever?

Druvius comments on Apr 12, 2020:

On first pass Covid-19 appears to be much worse than the typical cold or flu, we have no vaccines and limited defenses against it, and even our individual immune systems haven't seen anything quite like it. We are still learning scary new things about it: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3079443/coronavirus-could-target-immune-system-targeting-protective?fbclid=IwAR3mmK8ZjE3UhgezSkCjc9NAUOvlMXImQ68EumzCw7I6bGyjy0HWfY7lj58 the idea we should just let it "run its course" is literally advocating surrender. Who cares if granny dies, right, she was old? Way too many young and healthy people are dying as well, and then people dying because the health care system is overwhelmed, I have a friend whose cancer surgery has been "postponed until further notice." The whole point of civilization is to fight for our lives in common defense, not throw granny to the wolves when times get tough. Buck up man.

So happy Easter, y'all.

Druvius comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Or as I call it, Happy Easter Chocolate on Sale Eve!

For months he had been her devoted admirer.

Druvius comments on Apr 11, 2020:

Sick but insightful. My ex-wife worshipped the ground I walked on and admired my every idea. After 5 years of that I was coming up with some amazingly stupid ideas. The marriage ended badly.

Do you think if someone, who has committed a heinous crime, should be given a chance for forgiveness...

Druvius comments on Apr 11, 2020:

It would depend on the person and the crime, in theory why not? I would also value what the victim's family's thought. I mean, is it even the same person anymore? I don't really believe in moral absolutes, that's why we have judges, every situation is different.

BERNIE DROPS OUT, MASS GRAVES, AND SCIENCE DENIAL: [united-cats.com]

Druvius comments on Apr 11, 2020:

Thank you for all the thoughtful comments, a writer does like to be appreciated. Sharing the article on Wordpress is also appreciated, thanks again. :)

COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States | Live Science

Druvius comments on Apr 11, 2020:

It's been sickening to watch this unfold, it was going to be ugly, but the shear breathtaking incompetence and magical thinking on Trump's part is making it so much worse than it could have been.

Donald Trump Signs Order Encouraging U.S. To Mine The Moon For Minerals

Druvius comments on Apr 9, 2020:

The Moon appears to have Helium-3 in abundance, which might be very useful for fusion power. We also need to be able to mine water on the Moon at some point, just for use as water, hydrogen, and oxygen for Moon bases and such. Not a crazy idea, other nations like China and India are looking into it. Timing is a bit odd, one would think Trump might have other priorities now.

Rumour has it that with the lockdown in parts of the USA it is becoming harder for gunmen to find ...

Druvius comments on Apr 7, 2020:

Fun times. :)

Is this Pandemic a Form of Chinese Biological warfare ?

Druvius comments on Apr 4, 2020:

No. Multiple layers of special pleading are required to support that conclusion. At this point Occam's Razor clearly makes Covid-19 a natural event.

Antarctica's Denman Glacier is sinking into the world's deepest canyon | Live Science

Druvius comments on Apr 4, 2020:

Yeah, reality bats last.

Is the US right in confiscating masks made in China at the 3M factory or should the buyer who paid ...

Druvius comments on Apr 4, 2020:

The USA imports enormous amounts of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals from other countries. So fucking them over in this regard might not be the greatest idea, nu?

This is how crazy it sounds

Druvius comments on Apr 4, 2020:

SMBC is spot on sometimes: https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/2008-11-24

In this very international group, and globalized world of ours, what are the comfort foods you go to...

Druvius comments on Apr 3, 2020:

Hamburgers, tacos, soup. Living the good life.

Timeline: How Donald Trump responded to the coronavirus pandemic The timeline says it ...

Druvius comments on Apr 2, 2020:

And his followers are going to pay a bitter price: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/daylightatheism/2020/04/the-coming-red-state-coronavirus-catastrophe/?fbclid=IwAR1Cxv_5-VmheH_Wh3htcUrAHlWW2yXRBtrC6VCbeQvoMufdW5P7OVvpBHg

This is what 30 years of fox news, rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Alex Jones, Michael Savage and ...

Druvius comments on Apr 2, 2020:

Exactly my thought, glad no one was hurt.

Engineer tried to crash train into USNS Mercy in Los Angeles: Feds

Druvius comments on Apr 2, 2020:

The conspiracy mongers got the first guy to snap, he won't be the last. :(

April Fool's Day😬

Druvius comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Pretty much.

Coronavirus: Trump says impeachment distracted him from coronavirus

Druvius comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Up there with "The dog ate my homework."

Study about differing countries preparedness for a pandemic done last year.

Druvius comments on Mar 31, 2020:

You look at what industry is funding the think tank and you have your answer. I remember some years back Rush claiming some "study" showed that if CA went to health care for all, it would cost more than the entire state's budget! Right, every other developed country on the planet provides cradle to grave health care, but the richest state in the richest country the world has ever known couldn't possibly afford it?

Missouri governor Mike Parsons R.

Druvius comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I assume you being facetious, that's the sort of ignorance that made the US the world's worst hit Covid-19 country with no end in sight. The time to shut down a pandemic is when the numbers are low, if half hearted measures are implemented it will explode. Covid-19 is very contagious, those figures will rise exponentially without strong measures.

[theatlantic.

Druvius comments on Mar 30, 2020:

No any question that Trump convinced a huge percentage of his base this was no big deal until way too late. And even now he still hasn't realized this is a national emergency and unless drastic steps are taken it's going to be a national catastrophe. possibly the worst one ever. Jesus wept.

[politico.

Druvius comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Yes, even in normal times a leader's base is quite loyal, especially when we're talking a personality cult like the Donald's. Also remember his base gets their news from news services who are still singing his praises. Historically things have to get really disastrous before a popular leader's base starts to melt away. Sadly we may yet get there. :(

They ARE quite the hunter/killer/carnivore: Maybe that's one reason I really like them: 😎🍷

Druvius comments on Mar 29, 2020:

The ultimate ambush predator, one of evolutions greatest success stories.

How much responsibility does President Trump deserve for the severity of the pandemic and why?

Druvius comments on Mar 29, 2020:

For the piss poor response, all of it. It's his effing job. For the piss poor preparation for it, the lion's share, but every administration back to Nixon at least has poisoned the idea of the common good and sold the American people out to the capitalist vampires that turned our country's health care system into a corporate profit driving machine at the expense of a public health system.

You Can Now Ride a Submarine to the Deepest Point on Earth While billionaires vie for the stars, ...

Druvius comments on Mar 28, 2020:

I'll kick in to send someone there, assuming it's one way. ;)

Guilty as charged...

Druvius comments on Mar 28, 2020:

LOL, thanks, needed a good laugh.

How true is this write-up which been doing the rounds on social media?

Druvius comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Um, this is ridiculous? Paranoid? Silly? Not even sure where to start, it's the US and it's allies who are trying to rule the world for starters, China has never really exhibited the Imperial Disease. There's no reason the believe Covid-19 was anything other than a natural occurrence, and China has a strong and effective central government which responded to the outbreak rationally and decisively, because the American government is mired in corruption, science denialism, and incompetence isn't evidence of Chinese perfidy.

Trump wants troops at the Canadian border. Jeebus, what next. [vice.com]

Druvius comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Jesus. Nixon was the last one to pull that, Pierre Trudeau responded in kind. Now his son gets to deal with Trump. Interesting times.

Credit and blame.

Druvius comments on Mar 26, 2020:

He's the Benny Hinn of politics. :(

The USA is fast tracking COVID-19 according to this chart.

Druvius comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Sadly very very predictable. And we're STILL not taking the measures needed to contain it. Trump and company actually do live in a fantasy world where is will all go away or Americans will be fine with millions dead.

My favorite crisis video. 😻😻😻 Got Tornado? [youtu.be]

Druvius comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Fascinating on multiple levels.

So, I don't get this.

Druvius comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Further proof he lives in a fantasy world.

Trump Cabinet Bible Study Leader Faults Gay People, Environmentalists For Virus

Druvius comments on Mar 25, 2020:

"Satan does his finest work in the name of Our Lord."

An interesting article that worries me as a European looking at the US [medium.com]

Druvius comments on Mar 25, 2020:

It's gonna be a bloodbath here in the states, we are uniquely unprepared for this among developed countries.

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

Druvius comments on Mar 25, 2020:

A lot of rich, famous, and powerful people are going to get it. He's just the beginning.

Glenn Beck says the oldies should go to work because the economy is more important than their lives.

Druvius comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I think all the sociopthic monsters like him should scream their message loud and clear. It will make identifying and rounding them up easier when the tribunals start. Assuming there even are tribunals.

Guy on here "Just a warning, I frequently will bash the modern western woman and feminist stupidity.

Druvius comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Nice when the rectal-cranial inversion sufferers self identify, does make life easier. :)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a global ceasefire in light of COVID-19...

Druvius comments on Mar 24, 2020:

Wow, I was just thinking this might be time for such myself an hour or two. Maybe I saw a headline and it didn't register consciously though. Great idea though!

The USA is going up the listings FAST Two days ago it was below Spain, now it is well above, and on...

Druvius comments on Mar 23, 2020:

We are uniquely unprepared for this among developed countries. It's gonna get ugly.

Oldest human ancestor found. ;) [scitechdaily.com]

Druvius comments on Mar 23, 2020:

Humans are just highly evolved (as in highly modified from the original) segmented worms. Our lower jaw was a set of ribs once. I find that vastly more amazing than any creation myth I've ever heard.

Deaths from COVID-19 by country after 10 deaths. [rwer.wordpress.com]

Druvius comments on Mar 23, 2020:

The US especially is uniquely unprepared for Covid-19 among developed nations.

The USA, UK, and Australia - why the governments' response is weak, late and half-hearted - "They ...

Druvius comments on Mar 23, 2020:

Reagan's legacy is going to kill tens of thousands of Americans, if not millions. Jesus wept.

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus.

Druvius comments on Mar 22, 2020:

Fucking A. Yeah, who cares if he gets it. But, more evidence Covid-19 is everywhere, no one is safe.

And another weak historical reference to Jesus bites the dust: [sciencenews.org]

Druvius comments on Mar 22, 2020:

The whole "Was there a real Jesus?" is actually an interesting question, mostly because there is so little evidence that it makes the debate fairly simple. People do get worked up over it though. The neat thing is we live in a Golden Age of archeology, and there's every chance more contemporary evidence will be unearthed. and new technology will re-examine old evidence, like this case.

[nbcnews.

Druvius comments on Mar 22, 2020:

At least.

Kristoff's analysis with best and worst cases - very well done and good clarification. [nytimes.com]

Druvius comments on Mar 20, 2020:

"For most people it’s like the common cold.” Not sure this is true at all, or ignores that fact that for a significant minority, hospitalization is required. Hoping for the best, but not looking good at this point. This seems to be just another "well, a miracle might happen" article.