Packerrats and COVID-19

[LEWCWA]

Place a white man in Harlem, NYC and he would stand out. The same metaphor applies here in this web site. Bias, statements concerning stories/situations, as well as other factors identify many as white or black or hispanic, etc. No negative criticisms or innuendo, just an observation.

"Experts" have been saying that minority groups are more susceptible to COVD-19 due to the socio/economic makeup of their communities. The truth of such theories is supported by the larger % of affected blacks (for instance) in relation to their actual % in the areas of many of the hardest hit places in the USA. In my opinion minorities may be more at risk due to so many with service jobs that place them in more direct contact with the public.

All of us need to be very careful as this dreadful virus, invisible and highly contagious, has no respect for race, economic status, sex, or ethnic origin. COVID-19 is blind to such things and requires our vigilance and adherence to the current rules set down in our various states. Personally I don't live that far from an elderly care facility that has tallied 39 deaths so far with more still fighting the virus. My intention was not to point any fingers at any groups, but to serve as a report of the facts currently being discussed in the public media.

Now is not the time for political stances or racial bigotry, but a time for all pull in the same direction for a while. There will be time many months down the road from now to revert back to uncivil and belligerent behavior, however now is not the time for such childish behavior/s.

My best to all, stay safe, stay strong !

One thing I noticed as they started down this minority path, is they would say for instance 30% of the population in LA was black and 70% of the deaths were black....It would be much more telling if they stated the % of population in NO is black and what percentage of NO deaths are black....I'm sure it just didn't look as good! See Tex, I can call out spin on the evil lefts side! That like I said is the difference between you and I!

[Radagast]

You can communicate with some all of the time, and all some of the time, but there will always be those that can't help but remain village idiots. No matter how serious the subject they believe they can be clever, post their twisted thoughts and call it humor. Even those that are ignored still insist that they have something to say and like the circus clown they look to draw attention to themselves.

COVID-19 is a terrible thing that is killing people. Blacks are making up a disportionant % of the affected. We all need to protect ourselves and our families/friends during these challenging times. Picking my or anothers post apart to spin something into a way to divert attention from this most serious subject speaks loudly about those that feel the need to be third grade class clowns.

Stay Home
Wash your hands
Wear a mask/gloves if you must go shop for food or to get prescriptions filled.
Look out for your neighbors and those that may need assistance.

[mraynrand]

What an asshole.

[hoosier]

Pedant

[Radagast]

Pedant

So you learned a new word. Bettering ourselves in life should be noble goal. Setting rules and adhering to details separate mankind from tribes that live in the dirt and piss in their neighbors water supply. Being proud of your vulgarity, or poverty, or ugliness toward others only degrades the person further. Groaning over their station in life labels a person lazy and unwilling to put forth the effort to upgrade their lives.

As I've posted before, those I choose to ignore, I don't read. There are those on that list for various reasons, but still I'd can't wish them any harm.Be safe, self isolate, and let's all fight this Pandemic until it is eradicated.

[texaspackerbacker]

"breakin' the rules, breakin' the rules" - Beavis and Butthead

[mraynrand]

Bettering ourselves in life should be noble goal.

Physician, heal thyself!

[MadtownPacker]

All this time I thought I was the problem in my relationship with Radagast. I really did. Now I realize it is all of you mfers that don’t show him the respect he commands. If you don’t wash your hands and stop being a dirty bitch Rad is gonna block you. Then your life won’t be worth shit and you should consider yourself weakest among the PackerRats brotherhood.

[mraynrand]

All this time I thought I was the problem in my relationship with Radagast. I really did. Now I realize it is all of you mfers that don’t show him the respect he commands. If you don’t wash your hands and stop being a dirty bitch Rad is gonna block you. Then your life won’t be worth shit and you should consider yourself weakest among the PackerRats brotherhood.

I consider myself unworthy of Radsghast's sublime purity. At this point in my fallen existence, I know I can't live up to his elevated standards, but I am not sure I can even withstand his radiating nobility.

[George Cumby]

This is a weird thread.

[mraynrand]

This is a weird thread.

Welcome to Packerrats, stranger.

[Radagast]

At a recent family (internet) internet gathering, without any suggestions/promotions from me of any kind, the subject turned to Americas current social makeup. Both political points of view were solidly represented. To my amazement there was a conscientious agreement about the decades long decline in social standards. How what now would not raise an eyebrow today in years past would find the offender fined or in some places locked up in a jail. I made no comment, but thought to myself how true and that I see it all the time on the internet.

IMO, too few families are instilling any basic child religious training, moral social organizations (Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts/ religious organizations) that promote self reliance,morality, courtesy, and good manners. Sadely, instead of raising our nation through "Affirmative Action" and equal rights legislation, America has slid down instead of up with it's "society's norms".

I used to take pride in America, but as I read post here in this forum, it is clear that many have no self pride. Expand this behavior to America and it becomes understandable how hate for America grows each day across the world. Post like mine encouraging members to clean up their act, just throws gasoline on the fire. People don't like to change, but history shows case after case where the deterioration of societies have lead to social/economic disasters and even in some cases wars.

For those that don't believe in God, or that God has no place in their lives, I say this. The Bible is not just a collection of stories designed to scare people. It is also a verified written history and the same God that flooded the earth, destroyed cities, sent famine/plagues is still on the job today. The way we behave during our lives is being logged and we each will have to answer for our good/bad behavior. Yes , Jesus did give his life to shield us from gods wrath, but even he will not shield many from their unforgivable behavior/s. Go ahead and laugh, poke fun, behave as you please, but remember they laughed at Noah and Lot and even at Jesus himself when they went about their good works.

[hoosier]

At a recent family (internet) internet gathering, without any suggestions/promotions from me of any kind, the subject turned to Americas current social makeup. Both political points of view were solidly represented. To my amazement there was a conscientious agreement about the decades long decline in social standards. How what now would not raise an eyebrow today in years past would find the offender fined or in some places locked up in a jail. I made no comment, but thought to myself how true and that I see it all the time on the internet.

IMO, too few families are instilling any basic child religious training, moral social organizations (Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts/ religious organizations) that promote self reliance,morality, courtesy, and good manners. Sadely, instead of raising our nation through "Affirmative Action" and equal rights legislation, America has slid down instead of up with it's "society's norms".

I used to take pride in America, but as I read post here in this forum, it is clear that many have no self pride. Expand this behavior to America and it becomes understandable how hate for America grows each day across the world. Post like mine encouraging members to clean up their act, just throws gasoline on the fire. People don't like to change, but history shows case after case where the deterioration of societies have lead to social/economic disasters and even in some cases wars.

For those that don't believe in God, or that God has no place in their lives, I say this. The Bible is not just a collection of stories designed to scare people. It is also a verified written history and the same God that flooded the earth, destroyed cities, sent famine/plagues is still on the job today. The way we behave during our lives is being logged and we each will have to answer for our good/bad behavior. Yes , Jesus did give his life to shield us from gods wrath, but even he will not shield many from their unforgivable behavior/s. Go ahead and laugh, poke fun, behave as you please, but remember they laughed at Noah and Lot and even at Jesus himself when they went about their good works.

"Sadely"--or was it sagely?--the figure that you invoke here also said something about not judging lest you too be judged by the very standard to which you hold others. It will not go well.

[hoosier]

All this time I thought I was the problem in my relationship with Radagast. I really did. Now I realize it is all of you mfers that don’t show him the respect he commands. If you don’t wash your hands and stop being a dirty bitch Rad is gonna block you. Then your life won’t be worth shit and you should consider yourself weakest among the PackerRats brotherhood.

Our job is just to rile him up so he can go charging after you like an enraged toddler.

[texaspackerbacker]

Radagast, I'm seeing a new side to you in this most recent post of yours, mainly in the area of religion. Hoosier has a point about judging. It seems like you do a lot of that, and usually over questionable behaviors and attitudes that don't have much Biblical basis.

This sentence you wrote is particularly puzzling: "Sadely, instead of raising our nation through "Affirmative Action" and equal rights legislation, America has slid down instead of up with it's "society's norms". I'm not just talking about misspelling "sadly". What exactly did you mean by this? It seems like it could be taken two diametrically opposite views on affirmative action and equal rights legislation. Which of those is what you meant to say?