The Beast

I appreciate your updates. Are tests only given to people with symptoms?

@Iwritecode He answered a question!

@greg775 can you respond to the bolded questions? I want to understand your situation further.

I’d consider myself more of an independent moderate but I would really love to know what the GOP and conservatives in Illinois would propose for re-opening. I have heard more complaining and venting than problem solving, which is always helpful and productive. https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-coronavirus-back-to-work-kass-20200509-hcvnvo7r3faclhhrw7v4735ebq-story.html?fbclid=IwAR0f5HQNcjQSi77jPE-5eDgvYmlIiYlma_gRHPcOZ9TqF5gNFFl9KglTYEI

What will it be this time?

Greg, why do you write in third person occasionally? I’m not sure I want to listen to a Fox commentator and would like a news story instead.

Greg, the sky isn’t falling and you are not out of options! Look!

It is mostly people from DuPage county that always b**** about Illinois that are mad. They seem to want to go from 0 to 60 without many precautions taken.

Alright Illinoisans, I’ve seen a lot of posts with people pissed off about this: Are people more pissed about “their rights” being trimmed, not having things to do or about their economic situations? I have seen lots of posts but no such solutions from those whining. Please keep in mind I am open to different ideas and approaches but am annoyed with whining without solutions on social media, even though the problem might be that social media is the platform.

It isn’t going to be Warren or Obama. Biden will only serve one term, if that. So the person filling his shoes needs to be a leader for the Democratic Party in 2024 and beyond. Harris and Abrams fit that bill more than Warren or Obama do.

For all of his faults, he at least seems to be more about service than self. I can’t say the same about the man who says he is treated more unfairly than Lincoln.

If only the current occupant of the White House could be as compassionate and uniting.

So, how does everyone feel about them declining the 5th year option on Trubisky? It seems like they don’t want to pay that price tag and want Trubisky to prove it this year. If he performs well and Foles flounders, maybe they renegotiate a new deal with Trubisky.

I understand, I have an aunt that lives alone so I go shopping from her and do wellness checks on her. Maybe doing something for those in need may help you. Maybe you could keep a journal to help you cope, that has helped me before. Also, would you be willing to open the economy in phases or do things have to open up rapidly and go back to normal just like that?

In Illinois, people are supposed to be wearing masks in public places, including the grocery stores. Not everyone is doing it and people sure as hell ignore social distancing guidelines when shopping or passing other people. Also, I don’t care for meetings and can’t stand video conferences!

Okay, if you live alone I can understand how you would go crazy. Lots of what you said could happen, but should be done in phases. I don’t know that we can go back to doing everything at once, which is what people I know seem to be hinting at.

Quin does have a point about healthcare workers though.

Greg. Here are some legitimate questions. Do you live alone? What phases would you suggest to re-open everything? Have you tried alternatives to Starbucks coffee, going for a walk or run to get exercise? Have you thought of getting clippers and giving it a go with a haircut? I am trying to understand your circumstances.

Numbers are numbers but I don’t have to agree with them. I don’t necessarily like staying home but I also don’t have to worry about my older relatives getting sick or a pregnant wife with asthma getting impacted. I just see a bunch of conservative folks saying Coronavirus isn’t a big deal on Facebook and pointing to Sweden instead of showing how to solve the problem in phases, which is what I think re-opening will take.

It’s an argument I acknowledge, but one I don’t necessarily agree with. Who could the Democrats possibly come up with to rise to the occasion, appease the wide party and beat Trump? No question on McConnell, he’s garbage. There’s a podcast series on him. People forget about how obstructionist he was when the GOP wasn’t in power, one of my counter points to Trump supporters blaming Democrats.

There’s way too much whining about not being able to get haircuts, meat from the store, Starbucks coffee and then there is anger about layoffs, protests and the divide of those who want to open the economy and those who want to re-open after the orders end. There’s a lot of fearmongering out there. It’s annoying how people don’t consider alternatives like cutting their own hair, making meatless meals, making their own meals and getting a walk or run in if there’s a shelter in place in their state. I can understand the argument about Sweden’s way of combating the virus, but I am concerned about the elderly, people in their 60s, and a second wave of the virus with another lockdown, giving people more to b**** about. There needs to be a gradual reopening rather than some politicians in southern Illinois trying to re-open the state based on technicalities. Both parties could work together on a fair reopening strategy in phases than opening everything up at once. There’s too many variables in play and too much not known to go back to how things were, which some people seem to want to do immediately.

I fully anticipate paying higher taxes to live in Illinois because of the fallout from COVID-19 and the looming pension crisis. I’m glad I refinanced because it is going to get ugly.

I can’t find it, can you please share?

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/29/us/rural-broadband-access-coronavirus-trnd/index.html We are one of the most developed companies in the world. We should really push for fiber cables to create stronger broadband networks and the internet should be treated like a utility instead of a cable company product. Rural America shouldn’t have to work like this in a pandemic. I wonder if either side of the aisle proposed plans for this or if it was just part of infrastructure week.