Why is the government and news media not doing a better job of managing this virus?

Silver1wun comments on Oct 1, 2020:

The population figure for USA is 331,000,000 It doesn't include illegal residents and is therefore understated. COVID19 death death figures conversely, have been inflated because of a number of factors; not the least of which is more money if COVID related, from the government. Even if we ...

Flowerwall replies on Oct 2, 2020:

206,000 deaths is not an insignificant number. Normal flu deaths per year are like 12 to 60k. There are no inflated numbers. Numbers are slightly lower than actual, but it's not a perfect process, the record keeping.

Why is the government and news media not doing a better job of managing this virus?

kmaz comments on Oct 1, 2020:

we could learn quite a bit from Sub-Saharan Africa, apparently: >Global Opinions >Africa has defied the covid-19 nightmare scenarios. We shouldn’t be surprised. >Opinion by >Karen Attiah >Global Opinions editor >September 22, 2020 at 6:22 a.m. MST ...

Flowerwall replies on Oct 1, 2020:

Yes, these are some good numbers from these countries. But how do we apply it now? It's too late for airport screenings to stop it. Maybe there is more to it that keeps numbers at bay. Vitaman D levels? Living spaces? What are the factors?

9/30/2020 2020 continues, so chaotic haven't even yet written about the grim one million dead ...

Flowerwall comments on Sep 30, 2020:

"His claim he’s doing a great job on Covid is so false it’s one for the textbooks." But what did Biden say that made you feelyou'd be in competent hands? I don't see any comprehensive covid management ideas, anything new, coming from him. And you can't say " Give him time". And plans to increase...

Flowerwall replies on Oct 1, 2020:

@dahermit Okay this is not the same economy it was way back when. Haven't you noticed how many employers have abandoned ship since then? It's called a tax deferral, not destruction of SS, this is why I don't know what your talking about.

Why is the government and news media not doing a better job of managing this virus?

FearlessFly comments on Oct 1, 2020:

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

Flowerwall replies on Oct 1, 2020:

Yes, I have seen this map. It's very widespread all over the world.

Why is the government and news media not doing a better job of managing this virus?

Druvius comments on Oct 1, 2020:

Because Trump doesn't live in the real world, and his followers have joined him. Every other country has a national response, national test and trace, etc. Trump has just left it to the states, quite likely the worst abrogation of Federal responsibility in US history, and we are paying a terrible ...

Flowerwall replies on Oct 1, 2020:

But what governors would you say have managed it well? I have only read so much, I don't know. Governors have the ability to bring it down in their own states.

Why is the government and news media not doing a better job of managing this virus?

racocn8 comments on Oct 1, 2020:

My opinion is that Trump is following Putin's instructions. By screwing this up, the destruction of the economy is maximized. Both are psychopaths with no concern for the death toll. Trump's behavior in exploiting cultural flaws in the government reflects massive GRU-style scrutiny. Russia's ...

Flowerwall replies on Oct 1, 2020:

I don't know what it is exactly. Do we blame Trump for it all? I read something yesterday this long piece on nationalism, and there are some points that seem to validate your comments, but I am not well versed in the ideology it all. Even if we completely eliminate Trump from the picture, what governors have done a better job? The responsibility falls to them. I don't see any of the states being effective in this regard. So then it's NOT Trump's fault and there aren't all these underlying nefarious political goals. Tell me where it's been managed well in this country. And outside of it as well. Make a list.

9/30/2020 2020 continues, so chaotic haven't even yet written about the grim one million dead ...

Flowerwall comments on Sep 30, 2020:

"His claim he’s doing a great job on Covid is so false it’s one for the textbooks." But what did Biden say that made you feelyou'd be in competent hands? I don't see any comprehensive covid management ideas, anything new, coming from him. And you can't say " Give him time". And plans to increase...

Flowerwall replies on Oct 1, 2020:

@dahermit Listen, I am all for fair taxation of the rich, but there is a TIME to introduce measures like that and it is surely NOT NOW. Destroy SS? Never heard of that.

9/30/2020 2020 continues, so chaotic haven't even yet written about the grim one million dead ...

Flowerwall comments on Sep 30, 2020:

"His claim he’s doing a great job on Covid is so false it’s one for the textbooks." But what did Biden say that made you feelyou'd be in competent hands? I don't see any comprehensive covid management ideas, anything new, coming from him. And you can't say " Give him time". And plans to increase...

Flowerwall replies on Oct 1, 2020:

@glennlab, @Mofo1953, @JeffMurray This is definately NOT the time to be increasing taxes unless you are trying to suppress the economy. We are in the middle of pandemic, economy has taken a serious blow, we need to create trillion upon trillion dollar stimulus packages and this is supposed to be time to raise taxes and send the REST of our national businesses overseas? NO THANKS! There has already been huge loss of tax base in large cities due to mass civil unrest and the resultant economic upheaval, now you want to do away with the rest of the economy? These policies will do damage to this nation that will last for years and years.

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Sep 30, 2020:

The DHS has declared white supremacy the #1 domestic terror threat. Trump and the Republicans are blatantly racist, despite what their token minorities might indicate. This has been demonstrated and discussed ad infinitum among intellectuals and people who are paying attention. Whatever argument you...

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Okay maybe I am defining this too broadly. I think if you use "token minority" to name call and somehow try to sell people to your point of view with some underhanded ideas of how other people supposed to think than the term fits. I do think minorities, and other groups, including people who don't fit a minority group, are sometimes just encouraged to a point if view because other people have stoked fear and misinformation on them. I think the debate questioning furthers these ideas of racial persecution and in that regard comes across as inappropriate and divisive.

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

wordywalt comments on Sep 30, 2020:

I do not and cannot appreciate your comments. I grew up in the deep south. White supremacy and racism are real and rampant in this part of the country, and are spreading their poison through the entire country. They are real and it is offensively dangerous.

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

@wordywalt Oh yes IL certainly had racism in some places! But in recent times, I do think our society has vastly improved. I think this is why the current step backward I see this country taking right now really dusturbs me. Also, don't forget former Pres. Obama is from Chicago, so it's not just all racism everywhere. Remember that.

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

barjoe comments on Sep 30, 2020:

The term "white supremacist" bothers you? So you take personal offense to that? I wonder why. SMH

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

@barjoe Are there SOME fringe groups in US? YES. So Trump is an anti-semite with Jewish s-i-l as his right hand man? Listen I will not say that I approve of Trump's leadership tactics with regard to race relations, NO WAY! But I think his lack of statesmanship in this regard has laid bare the reality of where we are at in this nation and the exact conversations we need to be having. Issues of race are not just about race, but the whole politics that underly it. The President doesn't ultimately hold us together in this regard, we ourselves do, so really, what he says or doesn't say is irrelevant.

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

barjoe comments on Sep 30, 2020:

The term "white supremacist" bothers you? So you take personal offense to that? I wonder why. SMH

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

@barjoe You didn't ask, but I did just tell you. In answer to your Q, who knows? That word "racist" seems to get thrown around all the time around here. I don't think I've ever been called an anti-semite or white supremacist specifically. What other people try to label me as is irrelevant anyway, so not sure what your point is? You seem to find other American groups of various ethnicities or other defining characteristics not even worthy of thought as you failed to answer my question - "What other whole cross sections of the US were left out of debate?" So where is the air of supremacy coming from exactly?

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Sep 30, 2020:

The DHS has declared white supremacy the #1 domestic terror threat. Trump and the Republicans are blatantly racist, despite what their token minorities might indicate. This has been demonstrated and discussed ad infinitum among intellectuals and people who are paying attention. Whatever argument you...

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd I think the correct term to define people like you who use "token minority" is proxy racist.

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

itsmedammit comments on Sep 30, 2020:

Yes, those terms used were functional for political purposes, just like a bunch of other terms. You can't be black or mixed race and be a white supremacist. Not sure what videos you were looking at, but white people DO come in a range of colors. Of course the white supremacists are usually ...

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

So if you are Black or Mixed Race, or other Minority and you identify more with Republican you are actually a "white supremacist"? This is what you are saying " white people DO come in a range of colors." Please do some research. People are in these groups that are not what you would think of as stricly European accestry, meaning Latino, Black, Asian, etc.

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Sep 30, 2020:

The DHS has declared white supremacy the #1 domestic terror threat. Trump and the Republicans are blatantly racist, despite what their token minorities might indicate. This has been demonstrated and discussed ad infinitum among intellectuals and people who are paying attention. Whatever argument you...

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

"Token minority" is a term that is completely RACIST!

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

barjoe comments on Sep 30, 2020:

The term "white supremacist" bothers you? So you take personal offense to that? I wonder why. SMH

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

@barjoe You want to know why? Because that is where we are at in this country. Alot of time what media is defining as "white supremacits" can include Black/Mixed Race people, so the term now means, basically, anyone who is not fitting into your box of political ideology. Sorry you do not own the word. Calling Black, Mixed Race people white supremacists is lunancy. Yes, I forgot to mention Jews as a minority group, apologies. What other whole cross sections of the US were left out of debate?

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

barjoe comments on Sep 30, 2020:

The term "white supremacist" bothers you? So you take personal offense to that? I wonder why. SMH

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

Yes, dumded down, baseless name calling are counterproductive timewasters, imo. Tactics used by those who lack a fuller well thought out, REASONED arguement.

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

wordywalt comments on Sep 30, 2020:

I do not and cannot appreciate your comments. I grew up in the deep south. White supremacy and racism are real and rampant in this part of the country, and are spreading their poison through the entire country. They are real and it is offensively dangerous.

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

I didn't grow up where you did. I grew up in the North. I did certainly see racism firsthand, but now? NEVER. You have to be careful you don't operate with assumptions based on long past experience. What was the most recent experience you personally witnessed and how long ago was it? I will clarify. The most recent experience I had with racism was actually from a person of fairly dark skin himself, an Indian American, but racism was just one of many personal defects. So he's not fitting the mold of "white supremacist", and he himself probably had experienced some level of racism himself at some point due to being fairly dark comlected. This was years back though. Maybe 10. Also, I will add, he was not a natural born citizen, so the racism came with him from his own country and something he will need to unlearn here.

I noticed in the Presidential debate a question that was about African-Americans and how each ...

TheoryNumber3 comments on Sep 30, 2020:

A question about white supremacy is not polarizing us. White supremacy itself is polarizing us. The president is polarizing us by refusing to denounce white supremacy. The republican party is polarizing us by refusing to denounce the president.. This is not about who's right or wrong. It's about...

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

Okay, but you have latched on to ONE thing I said. Why were Black people the ONLY minority discussed at debate? Please tell me HOW this is a debate that is in service to ALL Americans when we have latched on to discussions of Blacks to the exclusion of all others. I mean we talked about blacks and white supremacists, that's it. I have heard constant talk about Blacks in media. What about everyone else? What about Hispanics? Asians? Native Americans? I can only take it as TRUE RACISM and minimization of people as what is occurring. Isn't it very inappropriate to NOT discuss entire HUGE SECTIONS of our population and put CONSTANT media focus on one? You don't see a problem with that?

What it means if Donald Trump loses the election [cnn.]. VERY GOOD COMMENTARY MUST SEE!

Flowerwall comments on Sep 29, 2020:

The link isn't working. I'm sure the article probably mentions a very negative effect on the economy if Trump loses, which is the LAST thing we need at the current time.

Flowerwall replies on Sep 30, 2020:

@prometheus I don't care if billionaires cry if by some small chance they do after a hypothetical Trump loss, because they will not be the most hurt by a shrinking economy. Well maybe in dollars they will be, but they'll still be rich and the working class will be the ones to suffer for it ultimately, the hardest hit. We need to focus on economic recovery most of all at this point. If the Republicans try to sucker punch the American people with a destruction of healthcare accessibilty during a time of great medical need they will have to answer for it. But I think they already know that.There are limits to what will be tolerated. And speaking of unworkable schemes, why do Dems keep trying to throw all this money into covid supplies for schools? I'm sure it has to be billions. They just LOVE spending taxpayer money. It went from not being able to get tested, to now there is constant free and sometimes needless testing going on all over the place. Somebody is paying for those tests! As far as the sheer economics of it all, I cannot line it all out point by point, but as a general rule Republican economic policies are more in line with economic growth, expansion. Call it a ponzi scheme, I don't understand it well enough to call it that, but a better economic outlook is what we should place high on our national priority list in deciding matters of importance. It is true the wealth of top billionaires has INCREASED during the pandemic, but what does it say? Maybe this increase in wealth is why the ecomony seems to be picking back up rather quickly after the worst of the shut downs? How would we fare better under Dem control?

Is this really what it appears to be?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 29, 2020:

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/project-veritas/

Flowerwall replies on Sep 29, 2020:

@FearlessFly You didn't answer my question, but I will answer yours. A dishonest source will show itself for what it is. Eventually, I would hope, people would get sick of being lied to or manipulated and the source would not have a base of followers. With regard to the issue I mentioned, fraud IS fraud whether you agree with the politics of either side. The issue is currently under investigation by MPD, so it's a little early to just blame it all on "bad sources", isn't it?

Is this really what it appears to be?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 29, 2020:

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/project-veritas/

Flowerwall replies on Sep 29, 2020:

Okay, but fraud is fraud. Unacceptable under any party, agreed?

Is this really what it appears to be?

Fred_Snerd comments on Sep 29, 2020:

"Is this really what it appears to be? " Yes, it's Project Veritas. LOL https://sahanjournal.com/digital-disinformation/project-veritas-ballot-harvesting-minneapolis/ "At current, the strongest adherence to core American values seems to be occurring in the Republican party." Yes, ...

Flowerwall replies on Sep 29, 2020:

"questionable reputation" that's a laughable phrase at this point. Basically assume it applies to all, but especially those involved in the highest levels of wrongdoing. DO read before responding. "Leading the GOP charge is Rep. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, who announced in a press conference Monday morning that he was the one who contacted Project Veritas before the primary election in August after hearing numerous complaints from Somali citizens and being frustrated with what he felt was the FBI’s lack of progress on voter fraud investigation." Do you not believe the Somali-American citizens? (Wrote that incorrectly at first.) Also, "America's core values have always been selfishness and slavery. " Needs to further clarified "The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, and the nation’s oldest existing political party. After the Civil War, the party dominated in the South due to its opposition to civil and political rights for African Americans." https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/democratic-party This is the political history of slavery and political affiliation. This article continues on and I could add firther thoughts to, but that us enough to set it straight.

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

Flowerwall comments on Aug 12, 2020:

What happened to the "Unity" ticket?

Flowerwall replies on Aug 13, 2020:

@creative51, @AnneWimsey Yes that's why I asked about the Unity ticket. Have a good day!

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

Flowerwall comments on Aug 12, 2020:

What happened to the "Unity" ticket?

Flowerwall replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@creative51 You mean Biden/Harris? I don't see it happening. You feel strongly it's a yes and this is what is needed, then Good Luck.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

glennlab comments on Aug 8, 2020:

My take away from the study. 1. No actual patients were included. 2. This was based on population averages of both. 3. This is VERY preliminary, much more data will need to be gathered and evaluated. 4. Until it has been peer reviewed and all the holes plugged, this is just a shot in the ...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@glennlab Since there is no harm in people asking themselves "Are you getting out in the sun enough? If you are a minority do you know you might be more at risk for this problem due to needing more time in the sun to synthesize the vitamin? How will you get adequate amounts in the winter?" I wouldn't wait for a study that might take years, I would use a now approach to it. If you don't think about Vit D, think about it now. Be aware of this issue. Work with your Dr. to ascertain what approach you should be taking to have the best numbers. Of course don't take high doses of vitamin. But making sure you are getting out in the sun when you can optimize Vit D synthesis is something everyone should be aware of.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

glennlab comments on Aug 8, 2020:

My take away from the study. 1. No actual patients were included. 2. This was based on population averages of both. 3. This is VERY preliminary, much more data will need to be gathered and evaluated. 4. Until it has been peer reviewed and all the holes plugged, this is just a shot in the ...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@glennlab Considering how widespread deficiency/insufficiency can be in some places, it's something to examine at this point in time. Are you getting out in the sun enough? If you are a minority do you know you might be more at risk for this problem due to needing more time in the sun to synthesize the vitamin? How will you get adequate amounts in the winter?

There is no freedom of press in China, or now Hong Kong.

Flowerwall comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Yes this seems to be an ongoing problem. Jimmy Lai made an extremely truthful statement in a recent post I read of his. If I find it I will repost. His statement was a constructive criticsm of CCP. If they can listen to him, it improves the image of the nation and would further enhance international...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 11, 2020:

@barjoe I can't respond back with names and the effects. I just know that there have been policy ideas and positions the public are put in with regard to available choices, it feels so out of touch, it doesn't feel like it's made with real people in mind. It doesn't feel like it's our own.

There is no freedom of press in China, or now Hong Kong.

Flowerwall comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Yes this seems to be an ongoing problem. Jimmy Lai made an extremely truthful statement in a recent post I read of his. If I find it I will repost. His statement was a constructive criticsm of CCP. If they can listen to him, it improves the image of the nation and would further enhance international...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@barjoe Who decides what's harmful? Soverigntity dictates people decide for themselves, not sell out to highest bidder. And that's not to say we can never benefit from the exchange of ideas in international relations, I just don't think hidden international financial contributions that effect US policy are in the spirit of American values. Also, I added to my previous comment above

There is no freedom of press in China, or now Hong Kong.

Flowerwall comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Yes this seems to be an ongoing problem. Jimmy Lai made an extremely truthful statement in a recent post I read of his. If I find it I will repost. His statement was a constructive criticsm of CCP. If they can listen to him, it improves the image of the nation and would further enhance international...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@barjoe "Which foreign influences are you worried about?" ALL of them. Why are ANY foreign nations having say in our policies? This is probably why you see so much poverty in US and various social problems. Yes, we can work with other nations in trade, ABSOLUTELY, but how do we ensure an ethical balance? I don't know enough about the inner workings of these think tanks and their downstream effects, but at face value it doesn't look good. How are we ensuring adherence to the purest aims of democracy? It seems like a system completely open for misrepresentaion. Yes, I do understand arguement with regard to China perception of inflience with HK vs. our perception of influence with media. HK is part of China, HK is part of the world. Each of those statements means something and entails different political ideas in different people. In our nation, influence is too often tied to $. It is completely different, because what happens when you are poor? The media feeds false narratives and takes advatage, so if you are wealthy and own media you control "the truth". Likewise, with think tanks, but now it's policy. I just read an article stating that there is not a legal requirement to disclose internatinal funding to these places. You're OKAY with that?

There is no freedom of press in China, or now Hong Kong.

Flowerwall comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Yes this seems to be an ongoing problem. Jimmy Lai made an extremely truthful statement in a recent post I read of his. If I find it I will repost. His statement was a constructive criticsm of CCP. If they can listen to him, it improves the image of the nation and would further enhance international...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@barjoe How so?

There is no freedom of press in China, or now Hong Kong.

Flowerwall comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Yes this seems to be an ongoing problem. Jimmy Lai made an extremely truthful statement in a recent post I read of his. If I find it I will repost. His statement was a constructive criticsm of CCP. If they can listen to him, it improves the image of the nation and would further enhance international...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@barjoe A greater concern was a comment I heard recently about international funding of think tanks that push policy in our own government. Isn't this a HUGE PROBLEM? Why should that ever be? Very curious to learn more on this topic. Which nations? How does our system balance these financial loyalties with needs/best interests of our own ppl. I do agree with some criticism of media. He cannot dismantle free press. Not worried.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

glennlab comments on Aug 8, 2020:

My take away from the study. 1. No actual patients were included. 2. This was based on population averages of both. 3. This is VERY preliminary, much more data will need to be gathered and evaluated. 4. Until it has been peer reviewed and all the holes plugged, this is just a shot in the ...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@glennlab So it seems to correlate? It is something to really think about and even if not deficient, there is a term "insuffiecient" I think it's called.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

Spinliesel comments on Aug 9, 2020:

Shouldn't we let our doctors strongly recommend vitamin d use, if it is indicated? "The Government" is just a group of elected lawyers, not medical professionals.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 10, 2020:

Well in a proper functioning government Dr.s employed by the government would give recommendation for best health practices. Supplementing may not be ideal in the summer months, but possibly in winter north of a certain latitude.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

waitingforgodo comments on Aug 8, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxNvFVI2G38

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

Good song! Yes, Let the Sunshine In...and supplement when appropriate.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

kiramea comments on Aug 8, 2020:

I have severe kidney disease, so I take 50,000 units every two weeks. Between that and having type O blood (some studies show type O is less likely to have a severe case), I should be good to go.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

@kiramea No, you wouldn't want additional illness. I am sure what you are going through now is taxing enough. Hopefully, the vitamins help.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

glennlab comments on Aug 8, 2020:

My take away from the study. 1. No actual patients were included. 2. This was based on population averages of both. 3. This is VERY preliminary, much more data will need to be gathered and evaluated. 4. Until it has been peer reviewed and all the holes plugged, this is just a shot in the ...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

Yes, but how common are low levels of Vit D and what are the orher negative health effects of low levels?

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

Willow_Wisp comments on Aug 8, 2020:

I was recently diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency. I'm taking supplements now. Thanks for sharing this I hadn't heard this until now.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

Yes, I was told that some time ago. I think being on the low end of body stores of Vit D is much more common than people realize.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

kiramea comments on Aug 8, 2020:

I have severe kidney disease, so I take 50,000 units every two weeks. Between that and having type O blood (some studies show type O is less likely to have a severe case), I should be good to go.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

I hope you are definately good now. Let's hope we all get through this.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

Storm1752 comments on Aug 8, 2020:

You're kidding right?

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

No. What's coming across as kidding?

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

Lauren comments on Aug 8, 2020:

I'd been found previously to have a low vitamin D level so I'd already been supplementing, and made sure I had a supply ordered when I'd read the connection back in April or so, because I feared a run on it. It certainly can't hurt on a short-term basis for those who haven't had their levels ...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

I was also told by a Dr. my levels were low a few years back. I brushed it off at the time. Not now.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

Lauren comments on Aug 8, 2020:

I'd been found previously to have a low vitamin D level so I'd already been supplementing, and made sure I had a supply ordered when I'd read the connection back in April or so, because I feared a run on it. It certainly can't hurt on a short-term basis for those who haven't had their levels ...

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

@AnneWimsey, @Lauren Yes you don't want to take megadoses. But a supplement if you are found to be low, or if you look at your diet and can honestly think you are not consuming enough. I don't know how time in the sun is gauged in terms of vitamin production. But darker skinned people are more at risk because the skin does not produce as much when in the sun.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

Jolanta comments on Aug 8, 2020:

There is no way that the government in the US want to do that until they have bought up as many shares in vitamin D as possible.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 9, 2020:

That's funny, but also very alarming. We should all know what our Vit D levels are and supplement if they are low. I guess this is one area where we can't look to government for the best advice as they are not giving advice on this right now. Even if you take covid out of the picture these Vit D levels are important and an even bigger concern for minorities who tend to be low more often in Vit D stores in the body.

"In Sweden, “two-thirds of deaths have been among those over 80, and 97% never received ...

creative51 comments on Aug 8, 2020:

#1 you do not know if your quote is accurate. #2 what ever medical program is set up, we still get to make the rules, there are not automatic rules. So what happens somewhere else, rule wise, would not need to be the case here. We can make up our own rules.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 8, 2020:

There are bioethicists pushing idea of limited access to medical care after a certain age. Doesn't a fully taxpayer funded system lend it self to this type of debate?

"In Sweden, “two-thirds of deaths have been among those over 80, and 97% never received ...

FearlessFly comments on Aug 8, 2020:

Why not provide a link to the (paywalled) article ? :P https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-swedish-reminder-of-the-hidden-cost-of-single-payer-11596746809

Flowerwall replies on Aug 8, 2020:

@FearlessFly "it is an OPINION piece" Okay. The article is. Stastics are not.

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 8, 2020:

I had come to a similar conclusion and am taking supplements. I expressed my educated opinion to family and friends. I agree with your assessment.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 8, 2020:

Hopefully it gets talked about more and more.

"In Sweden, “two-thirds of deaths have been among those over 80, and 97% never received ...

FearlessFly comments on Aug 8, 2020:

Why not provide a link to the (paywalled) article ? :P https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-swedish-reminder-of-the-hidden-cost-of-single-payer-11596746809

Flowerwall replies on Aug 8, 2020:

@FearlessFly Okay, yes, you are right some do subscribe, however, that is not the point. I don't know what all else is said in the artcle, so not sure I could even discuss it all. It's this point that I quoted that I wanted to discuss in particular. Since you have quoted the source, do you know where the journal's source was on that? I don't think they would post outright fabrication. I know I would not intentionally.

"In Sweden, “two-thirds of deaths have been among those over 80, and 97% never received ...

FearlessFly comments on Aug 8, 2020:

Why not provide a link to the (paywalled) article ? :P https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-swedish-reminder-of-the-hidden-cost-of-single-payer-11596746809

Flowerwall replies on Aug 8, 2020:

Why would I link something that can't be fully read? It would be interesting to learn more about medical "rationing rules" in Sweden and anywhere else it's utilized in health systems. Do you have anything to add in this regard? Anything you learned in reading or personal experience?

Have a question to ask that is medical in nature, but I am NOT a medical professional.

DenoPenno comments on Aug 8, 2020:

Maybe this should be talked about but I see no real evidence for most of us that a deficiency is causing anything. If you feel differently try pushing supplements for this problem.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 8, 2020:

Did you read the article I linked?

A strange thing happened on here a couple of days ago.

Flowerwall comments on Aug 5, 2020:

If you want to change your picture, change it. If you don't, don't. He didn't read your description clearly, so I wouldn't worry because that was not something you misrepresented. Also, I will say, you have indeed written some very good posts.

Flowerwall replies on Aug 5, 2020:

@Fernapple You're welcome.

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Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Thank you. 2.4X speed keeps him intelligible. People get mad at me when I say stuff like this. It's good to hear and learn from someone who understands. We can't expect elitists to do anything for us. Americans don't like to admit it, but the US government has consistently screwed over the 99%. The ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 30, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd I think it's a long way off.

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Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Thank you. 2.4X speed keeps him intelligible. People get mad at me when I say stuff like this. It's good to hear and learn from someone who understands. We can't expect elitists to do anything for us. Americans don't like to admit it, but the US government has consistently screwed over the 99%. The ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 30, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd You want to turn the US into a communist country.

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Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Thank you. 2.4X speed keeps him intelligible. People get mad at me when I say stuff like this. It's good to hear and learn from someone who understands. We can't expect elitists to do anything for us. Americans don't like to admit it, but the US government has consistently screwed over the 99%. The ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 30, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Yes, the authoritarian part is not ideal, certainly, but the people, the place, the culture outside of politics is not, are not horrible.

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Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Thank you. 2.4X speed keeps him intelligible. People get mad at me when I say stuff like this. It's good to hear and learn from someone who understands. We can't expect elitists to do anything for us. Americans don't like to admit it, but the US government has consistently screwed over the 99%. The ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 30, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd China's not a horrible place. You said communism. Your words.

[youtu.be] This is long., but for me was worth it.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 29, 2020:

I don't have time to watch this whole clip right now, but I do wonder often times what the core political ideas of some of these people who have been seen frequently in the news lately are. I have started watching another clip with Hasan, it was informative but I found a certain premise he was ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 30, 2020:

@gigihein Well this is old now, but until I hear more regarding Jamar Clark case that would make all evidence I have heard up until this point irrelevant, I feel Ellison's position is clouded by other feelings or agenda that has not been fully laid out here or in other information I have read.

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Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Thank you. 2.4X speed keeps him intelligible. People get mad at me when I say stuff like this. It's good to hear and learn from someone who understands. We can't expect elitists to do anything for us. Americans don't like to admit it, but the US government has consistently screwed over the 99%. The ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 30, 2020:

"The only way to change the US from the top down is through communism." Communism? This is not a comminist country and will never be. You might feel more approving of China's form of government.

Armed Residents Patrol Minneapolis as City Council Works to Defund Police.

barjoe comments on Jul 27, 2020:

Those armed citizens are a bunch of vigilantes running around trying to intimidate people. Defund the Police is a misnomer. Just call it police reform. Very few people support defunding police. Biden said he doesn't. Trump commercials say he does. Lady calling 911. All lies. Think about this, all ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 29, 2020:

@barjoe Who do you blame? Or is noone in government accountable for what is happening?

Armed Residents Patrol Minneapolis as City Council Works to Defund Police.

barjoe comments on Jul 27, 2020:

Those armed citizens are a bunch of vigilantes running around trying to intimidate people. Defund the Police is a misnomer. Just call it police reform. Very few people support defunding police. Biden said he doesn't. Trump commercials say he does. Lady calling 911. All lies. Think about this, all ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 29, 2020:

@barjoe Well if you review the 50 largest cities in the US, almost 1/3 have mayors that are either Repub or Independent. I don't know what we would see if we did a post-protest crime analysis along D and R controlled cities. I am going to guess it is worse in D areas. You cannot approve of the tactics used in these cities to manage protests can you? And the follow up response of calls to defund police, or even do major reform, as you describe it, amid escalating crime?

I’m a gun aficionado, and I sometimes post pictures on Facebook of my target after I’ve shot ...

Flowerwall comments on Jul 27, 2020:

What is your target? What does it look like? Crosses don't appear violent, imo. Shot up targets could, quite possibly.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 28, 2020:

@itsmedammit, @MsDemeanour Speaking of crosses, I had a very "wow" moment that has me questioning my beliefs. Who knows. If Christianity is the path to God, then I'm there. I would say just give me a sign, but then could be told "I already have!"

I’m a gun aficionado, and I sometimes post pictures on Facebook of my target after I’ve shot ...

LiterateHiker comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Nonsense. When I see a jerk bringing a gun into a grocery store, I abandon my cart and leave. I figure they are crazy and dangerous. I call the manager and say allowing guns in the store endangers employees and customers. Write letters to the grocery headquarters. "Walgreens, Wegmans, ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 27, 2020:

@OwlInASack "no - crime has fallen consistently in the UK over a long period." Im really curious now. This was a specific conversation regarding guns in UK a couple years back, I was at first shocked at the idea because I didn't think there were guns even available to commit the crimes, but I think I looked it up and it seemed to confirm the notion. Also, knife crimes have increased there, I heard, which just seem way more grisly than shootings. Sorry, this is supposed to be lighthearted and I'm turning it into a crime discussion, probably not right place

I’m a gun aficionado, and I sometimes post pictures on Facebook of my target after I’ve shot ...

Flowerwall comments on Jul 27, 2020:

What is your target? What does it look like? Crosses don't appear violent, imo. Shot up targets could, quite possibly.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 27, 2020:

@itsmedammit "Crosses are instruments of slow, torturous deaths. " I understand that is your view, though not shared by everyone.

Armed Residents Patrol Minneapolis as City Council Works to Defund Police.

barjoe comments on Jul 27, 2020:

Those armed citizens are a bunch of vigilantes running around trying to intimidate people. Defund the Police is a misnomer. Just call it police reform. Very few people support defunding police. Biden said he doesn't. Trump commercials say he does. Lady calling 911. All lies. Think about this, all ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 27, 2020:

All of this crime that has surged has happened in democratically controlled regions. True or false?

Carole Cadwalladr on our times: [theguardian.com]

barjoe comments on Jul 27, 2020:

I think people underestimate how much backlash was because we had an African American president. Hillary didn't energize the black vote as much as Trump energized the white Tea party movement. On election night Van Jones called it a Whitelash. Exactly.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 27, 2020:

I disagree. I think that's a complete oversimplification. I used to think Trump was racist because of the birther movement, but wasn't it just politics afterall? We can always attribute the wrong meaning to actions, however doing so is not helpful nor working in the spirit of true progress.

I’m a gun aficionado, and I sometimes post pictures on Facebook of my target after I’ve shot ...

LiterateHiker comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Nonsense. When I see a jerk bringing a gun into a grocery store, I abandon my cart and leave. I figure they are crazy and dangerous. I call the manager and say allowing guns in the store endangers employees and customers. Write letters to the grocery headquarters. "Walgreens, Wegmans, ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 27, 2020:

@OwlInASack I've heard,online, that gun crime in the UK was increasing. It's not the same as US, but increasing. At some point people should have a right to protect themselves, no?

My favorite writers from first reading library books on my own were Antoine De St Exupery (The ...

Mofo1953 comments on Jul 22, 2020:

My thoughts on that quote is that he came up with it to justify a lot of his work. To me, there is nothing either visionary or complicated in Poe. He was a successful author who promoted himself and his work well. As to the quote, I call bullshit on it. More promotional in nature than truthful. ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 25, 2020:

@K9Kohle789 WHAT?! I have never heard this story before, about his death. It is really something to learn and quiet an unexpected piece of history to learn about, the "cooping" that occurred in Baltimore. Never heard of this before. They need to figure out how he died. Additionally, this tie in with Conan Doyle, “a very inferior fellow”, what a thing to say!

Trump's 'fluff' starts to get dangerous. [bloomberg.com]

Flowerwall comments on Jul 22, 2020:

And now there will be even more of it, not protest related. Time will tell. But I am sure all of these members of law enforcement must first swear an oath to the constitution. That is vital.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 23, 2020:

Okay so then what is it? Why do they, the local law enforcement, deserve the name, "brute squad"? I thought you were referring to the federal agents with the comment.

Trump's 'fluff' starts to get dangerous. [bloomberg.com]

Flowerwall comments on Jul 22, 2020:

And now there will be even more of it, not protest related. Time will tell. But I am sure all of these members of law enforcement must first swear an oath to the constitution. That is vital.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 23, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd At what point, in your mind, does the government have a responsibility to act? For instance with these protestors. How many buildings do they get to deface? How many days do they get to occupy a space before something can be done, in your mind? When can law enforcement do it's job without getting labeled "the brute squad"? I don't agree with the very harsh tactics that have been used at points, but the "peaceful protestors" are causing destruction and guess who gets to foot the bill for all of it? The taxpayer! The "peaceful protestors" have also managed to alienate fellow democrats, so what is their point again?

Trump's 'fluff' starts to get dangerous. [bloomberg.com]

Flowerwall comments on Jul 22, 2020:

And now there will be even more of it, not protest related. Time will tell. But I am sure all of these members of law enforcement must first swear an oath to the constitution. That is vital.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 23, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd This is humourous? I absolutely fail to find ANYTHING funny! You are talking about the linchpin of our nation, our democracy, freedom in the world. How is it funny? This is not something to brush over or make light of. I don't get it.

[youtu.be] I haven't followed this guy but he had some interesting things to say.

Flowerwall comments on Jul 23, 2020:

I wonder what he thinks of Operation Legend.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 23, 2020:

@Donna_I We will see.

Trump's 'fluff' starts to get dangerous. [bloomberg.com]

Flowerwall comments on Jul 22, 2020:

And now there will be even more of it, not protest related. Time will tell. But I am sure all of these members of law enforcement must first swear an oath to the constitution. That is vital.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 23, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd In the oath of enlistment it specifically states follow orders of the constitution and the Pres.. And because constitution is listed first, as it SHOULD and MUST ALWAYS BE the first duty is to IT, not the Pres. I hope this distinction in being clearly spelled out to new members of the armed forces and understood clearly because if not it should be. However, you do often have to place faith in the overall integrity of the leadership at the helm, that is true, at certain points in time, and cannot divert just because something is appearing off. Clear, flagrant violations of the constituion are where the order of committment in the oath is key and where individuals are responsible for upholding it themselves, if being directed otherwise from the top. "They're sworn to protect the constitution, not us." Correct, but the constitution is what ultimately protects us, our society.

So, a nice iced coffee about 3pm sounds lovely! I get in the drive-up line at Dunkin Donuts, give ...

Flowerwall comments on Jul 18, 2020:

Instead of calling headquartes why not call the store and speak to the manager? If you explain it calmly, she will probably be spoken to about how to wear the mask correctly and how her not doing so is problematic. Calling headquarters could result in stricter consequences for her. Considering 51M ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 18, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd, @AnneWimsey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBHE3ZhwyBM

So, a nice iced coffee about 3pm sounds lovely! I get in the drive-up line at Dunkin Donuts, give ...

Flowerwall comments on Jul 18, 2020:

Instead of calling headquartes why not call the store and speak to the manager? If you explain it calmly, she will probably be spoken to about how to wear the mask correctly and how her not doing so is problematic. Calling headquarters could result in stricter consequences for her. Considering 51M ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 18, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd "speak to the manager" Is that a song title too? The other one, the song you posted, I don't know if I heard it before. Not everyone is that way though, maybe they will listen and take customer concerns seriously. It should start there.

Tulsa mayor said we are not shooting African Americans as much as we should be

Flowerwall comments on Jun 13, 2020:

Additionally I went on a very long tangent/discussions on this yesterday, but talking about the numbers he mentioned. I don't want to minimize the poor wording by this elected official. He should be DEMANDED to apologize and reword his statement. I don't think it is inline with speech deemed ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 18, 2020:

@Grecio Okay, but isn't law enforcement supposed to adhere to a HIGHER standard? You should be able to feel a high level of trust in the officer and the public (and private professional) behaviour, should you not? For instance I could take that same statement, turn it around, reword it, and convey a confused meaning too, but why would I do that? I don't want to confuse meaning on such a serious topic and I am NOT a well paid police officer with a professional image to represent and a police department to speak on behalf of. Sarcasm in this scenario isn't helping, it's not adding to confidence in the police. I would much prefer sarcasm directed in any other direction, but NOT at SHOOTING PEOPLE.

Fahim Saleh, 33-year-old CEO of Gokada, found dismembered in a New York apartment - CNN

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 15, 2020:

GRUESOME! I wonder if religion's involved here? Or greed?

Flowerwall replies on Jul 16, 2020:

I would think greed.

Tulsa mayor said we are not shooting African Americans as much as we should be

Flowerwall comments on Jun 13, 2020:

Additionally I went on a very long tangent/discussions on this yesterday, but talking about the numbers he mentioned. I don't want to minimize the poor wording by this elected official. He should be DEMANDED to apologize and reword his statement. I don't think it is inline with speech deemed ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 16, 2020:

@Grecio I didnt read the full article, went by the headline. It was a police officer that said it, a Major. It was a very bad way of expressing an idea using "ought to shoot". As a higher ranking officer he should be reprimanded for expressing the idea in that manner and giving policing a negative tone. He does a disservice to fellow officers everywhere with THAT language. A public correction and clarification of meaning should be expected.

Imagine you work in HR and are recruiting for an extremely wealthy client …….

Flowerwall comments on Jul 3, 2020:

What exactly do you mean by non religious? Cannot believe in God or cannot believe in God in a similar way others do?

Flowerwall replies on Jul 5, 2020:

@Mcflewster I do believe global level organization is most definitely indeed needed to facilitate large scale pushing in the right direction - freedom, human rights, envionmental, anti-poverty, medical standards, along those lines. But to say one world government has the final say, absolutely NOT. People are different all over the world and deserve their own sovereignty within limits. I am not nearly as knowledgeable in the workings of all of this in present day, but I do see huge failings in terms of what we should be capable of at this point in time in large scale and the reality of what we are actually doing. Let's take one issue, covid. I have heard so many different contentions regarding the virus and really you don't know what to believe. Suspicion abounds. Some blame China, others get blamed, who knows ultimately? But I do believe the global leadership could have done much more and I also feel highly critical of the US response. When you look at all the money that has been poured in this very area over time and we are so UNPREPARED. I just really wonder, REALLY WONDER. I would say it's Trump fault, but initial Democrat response was much worse! They said protecting the nation from the virus was RACIST! If you can believe people would actually use that in a false manner! There are fixable problems both internal (to US) and external (to the world). And there are CERTAINLY actions that should and must be taken to improve the effectiveness of these very important organizations that should be trying to solve them. But back to your question, the original set of questions. I don't really have an answer for it. I don't know that there would ever be one savior. People have to check and balance each other. It has to be ethical. I think the key is ethics in leadership at all tiers. Oaths. Holding the oath sacred.

Kanye West Announces Presidential Bid and Elon Musk Endorses Him – CBS San Francisco

dermot235 comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Both Elon Musk and Kanye West need to get in a rocket and go to Mars

Flowerwall replies on Jul 5, 2020:

And Musk has the whole Martian name thing figured out already. I think it will work!

Kanye West Announces Presidential Bid and Elon Musk Endorses Him – CBS San Francisco

dermot235 comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Both Elon Musk and Kanye West need to get in a rocket and go to Mars

Flowerwall replies on Jul 5, 2020:

@dermot235 And he'll bring the martians religion.

Kanye West Announces Presidential Bid and Elon Musk Endorses Him – CBS San Francisco

dermot235 comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Both Elon Musk and Kanye West need to get in a rocket and go to Mars

Flowerwall replies on Jul 5, 2020:

Kanye already has the housing design figured out for the planet.

Unity 2020 "Save the republic" [youtube.com] [medium.com]

Flowerwall comments on Jul 3, 2020:

What does he mean "the rght hasn't played their cards and over the next year we are in grave danger"? I think the overall idea is creative. I can't see it ever working though. Would the two sides ever really agree to a coin flip? When Dr. Weinstein describes his position as radical, I think he is...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@racocn8 https://www.fox9.com/news/its-like-mayhem-surveillance-video-captures-drive-by-shootings-in-minneapolis.amp

Unity 2020 "Save the republic" [youtube.com] [medium.com]

Flowerwall comments on Jul 3, 2020:

What does he mean "the rght hasn't played their cards and over the next year we are in grave danger"? I think the overall idea is creative. I can't see it ever working though. Would the two sides ever really agree to a coin flip? When Dr. Weinstein describes his position as radical, I think he is...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@racocn8 What can you say that shows me YOU care? $500M subtracted out of the community when we are already headed for economic distress due to the effects of the pandemic, so can you tell me who is going to ultimately suffer? I'll give you a hint, it's NOT going to be the rich. It is going to be the poorest, the working class, those most in need THAT'S WHO. This isn't going to just all come back with the snap of fingers. Some of it will in places, but this is going to continue to harm the people economically for quite some time. It all goes back to economics. There have been studies. A paper that is entitled "The Economic Aftermath of the 1960s Riots: Evidence from Property Values". I haven't read it, but it was referenced and the conclusions are it did not have a positive effect over time.

An interesting observation: Why so many BLM ultras are white

Flowerwall comments on Jul 3, 2020:

I started reading a book by D'Souza some time ago. I stopped reading it because I thought the entire idea was ridiculous and a really huge reach. Given these events of late I am thinking D'Souza may be right in the ideas he presented in the book. It's changed my perspective. I can see where he was ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@Jetty I will not repeat the title because I am not backing it completely and I don't know exactly how true/false it is. The criticism, the general direction of the criticism though, I can see as true, which is the destructive nature of some of the tactics used by the dems.

An interesting observation: Why so many BLM ultras are white

Flowerwall comments on Jul 3, 2020:

I started reading a book by D'Souza some time ago. I stopped reading it because I thought the entire idea was ridiculous and a really huge reach. Given these events of late I am thinking D'Souza may be right in the ideas he presented in the book. It's changed my perspective. I can see where he was ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@Mofo1953 I know he was convicted of a felony. I certainly don't agree with everything he's said, or every position he takes. This is a CONSTANT theme I keep finding with so many political commentators, they give some small doses of truth in a soup full of lies. He is not too different. I did agree with what he had said in the instance I am thinking of.

Unity 2020 "Save the republic" [youtube.com] [medium.com]

Flowerwall comments on Jul 3, 2020:

What does he mean "the rght hasn't played their cards and over the next year we are in grave danger"? I think the overall idea is creative. I can't see it ever working though. Would the two sides ever really agree to a coin flip? When Dr. Weinstein describes his position as radical, I think he is...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@racocn8 In just ONE CITY, Minneapolis "As the Star Tribune reported, the damage extended to 1,500 businesses and buildings in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Estimates place the damage at $500 million." "This crime wave was largely inspired by the abandonment of the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct headquarters, and its subsequent burning" "Hundreds, if not thousands, of people participated in the criminality, but, so far, only a few perpetrators have been charged" "Minneapolis is now a case study in the Ferguson Effect: shootings have more than doubled since last year, and half of the shootings have occurred since the protests broke out." Nationwide as of the end of June, 25 people have died. I don't have numbers on the injured, but assume it goes into the thousands. Let's also not fail to mention the people who now have less access to stores including very importantly, pharmacies and grocery stores. In a conversation with elected officials amongst themselves discussing riots , the officials expressed upset about having stores destroyed that were very needed and only recently brought in to the community.

Hollywood Producer (and Friend of Jeffrey Epstein) Steve Bing Dead After Falling Off a Building - ...

sassygirl3869 comments on Jul 3, 2020:

Wow after reading this article its very difficult to believe this billionaire associated with Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide because of depression from Covid-19. With all that money he could have found an island to buy or escape to.

Flowerwall replies on Jul 3, 2020:

No, we have to truly believe he was depressed. And we will likely see more depressed people. I bet that woman is depressed now too. And it's a shame when it is not monitored, like you don't know, just can't know. I wonder if it makes law enforcement, the job for the highest ups, harder or easier? I mean it's less legal expense, some would say, but that is just opinion and people don't know. But who knows. We can only trust the judgement of the highest ups, we only have that to go on. Well and the integrity of everyone else involved in the law enforcement process. Trust the system!

[youtu.be] This is long., but for me was worth it.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 29, 2020:

I don't have time to watch this whole clip right now, but I do wonder often times what the core political ideas of some of these people who have been seen frequently in the news lately are. I have started watching another clip with Hasan, it was informative but I found a certain premise he was ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 2, 2020:

@gigihein His kids are very young. He hasn't been a parent too long. I will watch more of the educational videos when I get a chance. I read some of his stuff is more relatable to current popular characters in music, trending celebrity culture, etc. that doesn't hold much interest for me. The other stuff might.

[youtu.be] This is long., but for me was worth it.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 29, 2020:

I don't have time to watch this whole clip right now, but I do wonder often times what the core political ideas of some of these people who have been seen frequently in the news lately are. I have started watching another clip with Hasan, it was informative but I found a certain premise he was ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 2, 2020:

@gigihein I have only watched a couple of clips of Hasan. I did find the one educational. I didn't know his main idea was comedy. I get some of it is exaggerated for comedic effect, but is that the main intent of his shows? Laughter? I don't think so here. Unfortunately, the most difficult realities of life are not very funny at all. He comes across as being younger than a father. I would not have guessed he had children.

[youtu.be] This is long., but for me was worth it.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 29, 2020:

I don't have time to watch this whole clip right now, but I do wonder often times what the core political ideas of some of these people who have been seen frequently in the news lately are. I have started watching another clip with Hasan, it was informative but I found a certain premise he was ...

Flowerwall replies on Jul 1, 2020:

@gigihein I did get back to the clip and I didn't disagree with too much. I find Hasan's attitude to be more in line with a young adult, versus Ellison who is more mature and level-headed. Hasan says things that are very extreme and does not display a more well thought out response as Ellison has. I understand this is Hasan's show and probably geared towards a younger audience. When he discusses protests he only refers to property damage, minimizing that itself, and never talks about deaths and injuries that occurred during protests. Did he not know (how could he not, he appears well informed) or does he not feel these are indeed important lives too? Additionally, this is a side note, I think some leniency is due to the one or two officers in Floyd death who were brand new on the job. I think Ellison had previously stated getting a conviction on all four would not be easy. He was probably referring to that situation. I don't know how in depth the training is to be a police officer, but in many jobs you are expected to follow lead of the experienced staff and I don't know if the other officers could be viewed as responsible for the decision making here. I understand Ellison's thinking if that's what he meant in previous comments. I was not familiar with Jamar Clark case, but found these two articles. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/04/06/bca-releases-interview-audio-clark-case I can't seem to find the other article I wanted to link. It talked about witnesses saying Clark was possibly handcuffed, but there were differing accounts. Anyway just doing a Google search you learn more about the case. I am surprised that given all the evidence that was mentioned in the article regarding case including Clark DNA that Ellison would think of it as being police misconduct and therefore relevant to this particular discussion. I wonder where Ellison gets that perspective from? Like what completely contrary evidence is he going by? For me DNA evidence is pretty conclusive and that supported story of a violent struggle with Clark following a violent struggle mentioned in article I linked above. And the other evidence too. The witness testimony contradicts itself and that is completely understandable given how quickly this occurred and how memory can play tricks in scenarios like this. Also the account of Clark mistakenly thinking of woman as his mom and that he attacked? That says a lot about Clark's state of mind at the time. Found the article. https://live.mprnews.org/Event/Black_Lives_Matter_protests_in_Minneapolis_Fourth_Precinct?Page=24

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Most upper-level politicians do have/need some form of protection...who pays for it should be up to voters!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 30, 2020:

@AnneWimsey Sure no bullying my friend. Instead of labeling me in an extremely unkind way, why don't you stick to the topic? Thanks! Have a good one!

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Most upper-level politicians do have/need some form of protection...who pays for it should be up to voters!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 30, 2020:

@AnneWimsey Well I learned the issue of disbanding police in Minneapolis is to be brought before voters in an upcoming referendum. This is what needs to happen and now I can feel a sense of fairness is being restored. If it is truly what the voters want, it will be determined in vote. Also, there was another city LA, where similar scenario played out, CM having police presence at home. https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2020/06/08/lapd-members-slam-city-council-over-private-security-details-amid-budget-cut However in this case council voted to cut budget, not disband police entirely. But with another instance of death threats I am very surprised federal investigation has not been announced. Intimidation of governing officials should not be allowed.

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Most upper-level politicians do have/need some form of protection...who pays for it should be up to voters!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

@AnneWimsey This is a city council! What city council members outside of Minneapolis require taxpayer funded security? Is this commonplace in the US or other developed countries? Please don't disparage me by calling me a, whatever it was you said, a drump lover. I am not in love with any presidential candidate

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Most upper-level politicians do have/need some form of protection...who pays for it should be up to voters!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

@AnneWimsey Where you get idea of bullying from I don't know. I think you capitalized certain letters for a reason ? I am not trying to bully anyone, just get at the truth. It's frustrating, the conduct of CM, because it just reads very suspicious to me, but right away your first reaction is defending the protection of government people, in this instance the CMs' use of $63, 000 in taxpayer money to defend 3 members for only 3 weeks of time versus the larger city Minneapolis where there has been a longstanding stated need for MORE police. (Please refer to previous information available online regarding this issue). It gives off a first impression to me that you are more concerned with 3 CM then the city residents. This is why I start questioning it, your position, you. I am not from there. Have never lived there, but from the outside it very much looks like there are untruths, half truths and omissions of truth going on in Minneapolis. Or maybe I am missing something?

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Most upper-level politicians do have/need some form of protection...who pays for it should be up to voters!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

@AnneWimsey LOL! Okay.

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

abyers1970 comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Shocking that politicians are hypocrites much like the religious who rail against sin yet are cheating on their wife with the piano player in church

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

@AnneWimsey Political corruption and deceit is NOT my business? Not EVERYONE'S business?

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Most upper-level politicians do have/need some form of protection...who pays for it should be up to voters!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

Yeah so should everyone else's protection (be decided by vote). Where is consensus among residents of Minneapolis that disbanding is the way to go? Why are you so concerned with politicians safety, but are willing to disregard the average citizen's safety? Are you yourself a politician? Do you have a vested interest?

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

of-the-mountain comments on Jun 29, 2020:

This is what happens when you turn the use of power against the power white supremacist power brokers their wealthy and their corporations who owned the obstructionist republican fascists and their over the top militarized police!!!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

What about other factions that burnt down the city? I don't know who is telling the truth currently, but I don't feel ANYONE is at the moment. Why would you?

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

abyers1970 comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Shocking that politicians are hypocrites much like the religious who rail against sin yet are cheating on their wife with the piano player in church

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

So do we just shrug our shoulders and think it's okay then?

Will death threats against Minneapolis city councilmembers prompt a federal investigation?

creative51 comments on Jun 29, 2020:

Nation has not been operating very well since Nov 2016. Nothing new, more of the same.

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

Did it start only then?

Mexico launches raids after assassination attempt of police chief - BBC News

Observer-Effect comments on Jun 28, 2020:

They are busy saving up money for our wall, and it has put their economy into a hard place!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

@Observer-Effect Also in some situations, it could be. Who knows? We don't know, do we?

Mexico launches raids after assassination attempt of police chief - BBC News

Observer-Effect comments on Jun 28, 2020:

They are busy saving up money for our wall, and it has put their economy into a hard place!

Flowerwall replies on Jun 29, 2020:

@Observer-Effect They were two examples.