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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th March 2020, 07:13 PM
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Posted By Kings Full
Fair enough. You have a point. Regardless,...

Fair enough. You have a point.

Regardless, I don't think it's likely that the Chinese culture will change any time soon.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th March 2020, 06:58 PM
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Posted By Kings Full
I don't disagree... but.... I believe that...

I don't disagree... but....

I believe that the Chinese government has in fact changed their tune on the Dr. in question. Even charging two of the policemen that arrested him. But I don't have a...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th March 2020, 04:22 PM
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Posted By Kings Full
Pretty much this. The Chinese government can...

Pretty much this. The Chinese government can have any plan it wants until the **** hits the fan.

IOW, everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th March 2020, 05:47 PM
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Posted By Kings Full
LOL... You're statements are fact yet you...

LOL...


You're statements are fact yet you provide no citations.


I'm trying to frantically deny yet I'm providing citations.


Enjoy the delusion. You've earned it.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th March 2020, 03:43 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Your inability to determine the facts from what...

Your inability to determine the facts from what you read on Twitter is mind blowing.
...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th March 2020, 12:43 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
I have to admit to confusion as to why they're...

I have to admit to confusion as to why they're saying that animals are not vectors for the disease.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th March 2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2,875
Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
https://nypost.com/2020/03/27/first-known-cat-infe...

https://nypost.com/2020/03/27/first-known-cat-infected-with-coronavirus-reported-in-belgium/

A cat in Belgium has tested positive for coronavirus after showing symptoms.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th March 2020, 02:01 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
This.

This.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th March 2020, 10:31 AM
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Posted By Kings Full
There is a study, not peer reviewed at this...

There is a study, not peer reviewed at this point, that suggests a relationship between blood type and likelihood/severity of Covid-19.

Would be interesting if it turns out to be factual.
...
Forum: USA Politics 27th March 2020, 02:36 AM
Replies: 3,366
Views: 164,989
Posted By Kings Full
Actually, you're just unable to see it.

Actually, you're just unable to see it.
Forum: USA Politics 27th March 2020, 02:15 AM
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Views: 164,989
Posted By Kings Full
And I've never said it was a state by state...

And I've never said it was a state by state problem. EVER!

But don't say that Trump should have seen this or that he isn't doing anything all while you excuse the state governors for their...
Forum: USA Politics 27th March 2020, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3,366
Views: 164,989
Posted By Kings Full
:sigh: I made it clear that there's blame to...

:sigh:

I made it clear that there's blame to go around. But instead you call me an apologist while you excuse Cuomo's response and blame it on Trump.

:rolleyes:
Forum: USA Politics 27th March 2020, 01:48 AM
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Views: 164,989
Posted By Kings Full
Ok, and this leads me back to my initial post...

Ok, and this leads me back to my initial post here that came from the main Covid-19 thread.

Why is there no criticism of Cuomo? It seems clear from your post, if we're going to accept your...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th March 2020, 01:36 AM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
I understand the difference. And as I said, I'm...

I understand the difference. And as I said, I'm all for enforcing quarantine, but attempted murder is a bit much imo.

I have no problem with them doing some jail time.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th March 2020, 12:51 AM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
I'm all for enforcing the quarantine but have to...

I'm all for enforcing the quarantine but have to say that 'attempted murder' seems a bit much.
Forum: USA Politics 27th March 2020, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3,366
Views: 164,989
Posted By Kings Full
Do you have a source that shows during the 15-20...

Do you have a source that shows during the 15-20 days of critical care they will need a ventilator the entire time?

I'm at a loss to explain why they haven't run out of ventilators just yet given...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th March 2020, 12:31 AM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Interesting, thanks. Just curious though,...

Interesting, thanks.

Just curious though, what is the average length of time a person stays on a ventilator or CPAP device if you had to guess? Just for Covid-19 that is...
Forum: USA Politics 27th March 2020, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3,366
Views: 164,989
Posted By Kings Full
Here's the thing though, Trump has always made...

Here's the thing though, Trump has always made everything about him. When he says he 'just felt' something he's almost certainly getting that 'feeling' from advisors.

There hasn't been one...
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 3,366
Views: 164,989
Posted By Kings Full
Let me start by thanking you for editing your...

Let me start by thanking you for editing your post in the 'other' thread. I appreciate that.

What I'm about to say is not directed at you. There are some, two in particular, in the other thread...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 11:18 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
I'm going to delete that post as I hadn't read...

I'm going to delete that post as I hadn't read the warning by the mod when I made it.

Would you mind editing your post to remove it as well?

Thanks.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 10:16 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
See, that's where your reading comprehension is...

See, that's where your reading comprehension is failing you.


I've never once suggested we're doing 'right' thing versus other countries. Not once.

What I have said, and you continue to...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 10:12 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
. Deleted!

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Deleted!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 02:32 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
I know you work with this stuff. I respect your...

I know you work with this stuff. I respect your insight when it comes to the science.

I don't respect your political slant on the science, as it's clearly biased. Surely you recognize that.

I...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 02:27 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
And you are foolish to presume that all medical...

And you are foolish to presume that all medical experts speak with the same tongue. Meaning there are honest differences of opinion.

Deny that!

I don't really care if you take issue with...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 02:19 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
lol... To presume that the federal...

lol...

To presume that the federal government isn't doing 'anything' while excusing the incompetence of the states is as narrow minded as it comes.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 02:17 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
What? I watched live as Fauci explained...

What?

I watched live as Fauci explained several days ago that the problem wasn't with the number of test kits but with the specific reagents and or equipment required.

Some places have one...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 02:03 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
I agree. I'm just concerned that the...

I agree.

I'm just concerned that the number of deaths is being manipulated by almost every country.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 02:02 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
You're welcome to your own opinions, you're just...

You're welcome to your own opinions, you're just not welcome to your own facts.

You want to blame the Trump administration for everything while ignoring the role the states are responsible for....
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 01:56 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
shhhh.... you'll be labeled an 'apologist'. :D

shhhh.... you'll be labeled an 'apologist'. :D
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 01:54 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
As to the bolded, that's just not true. The USA...

As to the bolded, that's just not true. The USA is as much, if not more, a melting pot than S. America. In S. America the predominant ethnic influence is Spanish and Native American. Not true in...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2,875
Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Not out of the question, but you'd have to...

Not out of the question, but you'd have to explain the relatively low numbers coming from S. America where there is a very high hispanic population.

I'm not discounting the possibility of some...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 01:42 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Sorry to inform you but it was an honest...

Sorry to inform you but it was an honest question. You jumped to an unwarranted conclusion, and reacted.

Try again. This time without the snark... or don't. Up to you.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 01:21 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Yeah, you should probably just light your hair on...

Yeah, you should probably just light your hair on fire and run screaming down the street.

You know you're going to do it eventually.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 01:13 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Just curious, would we be better off if we were...

Just curious, would we be better off if we were still in second or third place?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th March 2020, 05:54 AM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
I'm sure some are staying with relatives while...

I'm sure some are staying with relatives while others have their winter homes there.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 09:53 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Are you aware that literally thousands of rich...

Are you aware that literally thousands of rich NYCers fled the city and many went to FL?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 02:11 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Stolen. I like it too. :)

Stolen. I like it too. :)
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 02:05 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Covidiots!

Covidiots!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 12:50 PM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
Massachusetts has suspended sale of recreational...

Massachusetts has suspended sale of recreational pot. Medical use only.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 09:34 AM
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Views: 221,400
Posted By Kings Full
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_i...

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3556998

Two researchers from MIT have just published a study in the journal Social Science Research Network that suggests the virus may spread...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 02:06 AM
Replies: 3,301
Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
Honestly, I don't think for one minute that the...

Honestly, I don't think for one minute that the numbers coming from Germany are accurate. I'm not ready to comment on the numbers from SK at the moment, but if they're correct they just further...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3,301
Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
Agreed! And that's the part so many don't fully...

Agreed! And that's the part so many don't fully realize.

The size of NYC in square miles is ~ 302.6. The population is ~ 8.6M

The size of DFW in square miles is ~ 9286. The population is ~...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 01:25 AM
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Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
I don't disagree with any of this per se. I just...

I don't disagree with any of this per se. I just don't trust any of the numbers being reported by pretty much every country. We don't really know all the criteria they're using and we certainly...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 01:02 AM
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Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
Population density plays a major role in this and...

Population density plays a major role in this and those not from the US or just not familiar with US cities may not understand.

NYC has an extremely high population density, not to mention it's...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 12:21 AM
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Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
I agree completely. I'm not absolving Trump or...

I agree completely. I'm not absolving Trump or excusing him, I'm simply saying he can't be held responsible for the actions of idiots. No matter what Trump said, no reasonable person thinks it is a...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th March 2020, 12:09 AM
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Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
Hopefully you will acknowledge that they are not...

Hopefully you will acknowledge that they are not manufactured to the same standard. In the US that means USP.

Meaning you really have no idea what trace compounds are present in the fish cleaner.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th March 2020, 11:18 AM
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Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
I'm not sure 'quite clear' is correct but yes,...

I'm not sure 'quite clear' is correct but yes, there were indications.

You should keep in mind that no government has had to deal with something like this before. It's a pretty monumental...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th March 2020, 11:06 AM
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Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
I think you missed the part where I said 'for...

I think you missed the part where I said 'for something that turns out to be a bad case of the sniffles'.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th March 2020, 10:56 AM
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Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
There's a lot of truth in that. Wreck the...

There's a lot of truth in that.

Wreck the economy, cause business' to fail, hundred of thousands, possibly more, out of work all for something that turns out to be a bad case of the sniffles..... ...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th March 2020, 01:07 AM
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Views: 197,144
Posted By Kings Full
Try it with a snickers bar sometime.... :)

Try it with a snickers bar sometime.... :)
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