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A bit melodramatic, don't you think?

Yes, it's all the media's fault. Otherwise, Trump has handled this just hugely...and the ratings on his press conferences are through the roof!

Maybe he should've taken it seriously a month ago...

No. Futures prices are in a steep "contango," which means the current price is less than the future price to such an extent that it more than covers the cost of storage. That means you can make a risk-free profit by buying oil today and storing it tankers--banks and hedge funds do this. When the above ground storage runs out, and financial traders can't take advantage of this any longer, the Saudis will be forced to reduce pumping and meet the "real" demand for oil.

That's saying a lot, because Hughes had a very good game too.

He's a good player, but not a great player. If @Virgil is right, they offered him what they thought he was worth, especially for a player who will get less snaps than Oliver.

I thought he was the best DL in the playoff game, but that's just my opinion man...

I should've linked to this response instead of repeated things. Maybe you missed it...it's on that page at least

Maybe this was already posted, but shows how kids on spring break most likely spread it It also says a lot about the surveillance state...

It's not clear what you are suggesting--the infection rate is less than what's been reported? Are you suggesting it was so rampant yet only 20% of the passengers got it? If we just wash our hands, all would be well? As for consistency, I've had the same argument the entire time. 1. If we acted like this was the flu and went around doing business as usual, then the pandemic would overwhelm the healthcare system raising the CFR to 3-5 times, as in Italy, Spain, France et al, where you seemed to think only Italy was an "outlier." You also suggested Switzerland provided some counter example to Pueyo? Still think so? This is what all of the extreme forecasts were based upon. However... 2. The spread and CFR are dependent on how extreme the measures are that are used to combat this. Original estimates of extreme numbers were based on the R0 of 2-3 and 1% CFR, assuming NO extreme measures like social distancing. If social distancing is used, then the numbers drop dramatically. I don't think this is too hard to understand. This is what Pueyo suggested, by using the "hammer" you can slow the spread, bringing down the R0 to under 1. He thought two weeks would do it. I think he's being too optimistic. Most of you were bitching and moaning about Cuomo's fairly quick--and what seemed "extreme" at the time--response to this, calling it media hysteria and hype. Do you really think NYC will be back to "normal" soon? I can't wait for season 2....

In case anyone needed a sports fix...the games are long...

Yes, and it shows you the power of "social distancing," since everyone was confined to their cabin. What do you think would've happened if they didn't do that and went "back to business as usual"?

And on the good news front..

Yes, Deblasio's actions in NYC are just like Trump's on a national scale, they were both more concerned about the economy, underestimating how serious this would be. People leaving NYC was minor compared to spring break, much like mardi gras as you said. And all those breakers went back to their respective states. There's a nice little piece using cell phone data showing the impact from spring break and where they all went back.

I assume sarcasm. Data from the Diamond Princess found that the asymptomatic cases were a minimum of 18%, but probably higher since the sample consisted disproportionately of older people. Why do you think estimates of the impact were so extreme, even with a CFR of 1%? Because the R0 of 2.5 - 3 combined with a relatively high number who don't show symptoms at all, or for at least 5-7 days. Without extreme measures of social distancing, a large % of the population would get it. We're about to see how being lackadaisical about the policy impacts FL. That, and I'll say it again, you mentioned "culture" as a factor influencing the spread, and I totally agree with you. We are a nation with a large % of selfish A$$holes who don't care if they get it, and would rather continue partying. Sorry, but there's no ***** way we "get back to work" next month. Maybe by June... As for Mass vs NY, over the past 2 days, new cases in MA increased by about 2,000, and in MY 15,000, despite the "faster growth rate" in MA. The virus is getting everywhere eventually. That's not an excuse for how the governor responds either. And, allowing spring breakers to party was the biggest influence of all.

Should they worry more about a 30% growth on a base of 4,000, or a 20% growth on a base of 50,000? Or, are you assuming the faster growth will continue?

It was sarcasm

Trump, formalizing MMT. But, where will we get the money.....? Mnuchin and Blackrock, the financial death panel...

Why are you concerned about the $4 trillion opaque giveaway to businesses without oversight? Don't you know the real problem is the $300 billion given to people, some of whom might not need it? Focus dude.

The man simply exudes leadership...it's like Eddie Haskell somehow became class president...

Most of them probably died because they couldn't get the significant care that was needed because the system is overwhelmed. Do you guys not get this? It's what Cuomo is trying to prepare for--get the temp hospitals and respirators, and other things necessary, so you can provide the necessary care that keeps the death rate below 1%. If you don't have it, you get Italy and Spain.

All you have to do is listen to his press conference, he's been saying this for days--they need the respirators to prepare for the peak of the virus. He's been saying that all week. They are trying to add 4 more temp hospitals as well. Seems like you're doing what you accuse the liberal media of, making up a story out of context.

Yeah, I saw that. So, is he saying he should not have tweeted about the situation or he was wrong about the situation? If he was wrong, about what? He said they were handing out the forms which said they would allocate care and they were out of ventilators. Which of that was not true? Unfortunately, you can't see what that form said because that tweet with the form is no longer up. Sorry, it's not clear to me what he is apologizing for. I wish I could read the responses to him. At any rate, I still like his daily overview of activities.... Saw a piece on the news today about that hospital acknowledging the policy, that all hospitals have something similar. This is also the point why it's a serious issue. Many of those with complications can't get the care needed to get through it when hospitals are so overwhelmed. Hospitals have to choose who to focus on. They will focus on those who are young and without complications because the odds of survival are much higher.