Sars Cov 2 … the grinder continues to eat away at resources and humanity.

That is a circular argument. Folks will still be infected with sars cov 2. They just won’t know it.

Everyone one will be too damn dumb to even do contact tracing.... as if that’s possible.... yes.... imagine a society that 80% are developing early dementia type issues because they were infected... over and over again.

I understand the wants. I understand the cravings. I really fucking want some damn hopium too.

I didn’t just pull my arguments from thin air. You know damned well that I spent all year in research mode. As a collective, DT’s thread got to some very important points way before the traditional research science/medical fields.

And we passed lockdown working way back in fall. That’s a huge fail.

In the US.... it is unfortunately individual decisions that will need to be made .... and I can only present what I find and continue to just offer support.

We. Are. Minked.

There is plenty of evidence that vaccines prevent infection, not just symptoms.

I know someone who's had the shit twice, first infection was at about the earliest point we can collect data from, he's still sharp as a tack... once again zero evidence everyone is gonna get dementia.

Nobody knows how this shit's gonna play out in the long run, not me... not you.

Come July we could be full Spanish flu, or high fiving over burgers with our buddies.

But to say that either is more likely at the moment is presenting facts not in evidence.

There is plenty of evidence that vaccines prevent infection, not just symptoms.

I know someone who's had the shit twice, first infection was at about the earliest point we can collect data from, he's still sharp as a tack... once again zero evidence everyone is gonna get dementia.

Nobody knows how this shit's gonna play out in the long run, not me... not you.

Come July we could be full Spanish flu, or high fiving over burgers with our buddies.

But to say that either is more likely at the moment is presenting facts not in evidence.

Running out of money.

Hope you both get some breaks soon. The pressure sucks.

Thanks Dosha. Today's a pretty good day so far. I found a GOOD brace yesterday and it's helping a lot! My ankle is still messed up, but it's got support now and not turning in. Big problem now is getting a shoe on that foot! LOL Slippers it is.

Cock opened all Covid Restrictions today following Texas and Mississippi

No Mask for 2 weeks at work...ain't got it yet

Work group hit herd by the end of Jan.

Please keep the tread open don't ban the ppl who don't agree with it ....ask questions. We will get to the bottom of this faster. Censorship isn't good

CC

Going on an Inshore Fishing Trip come May

Hotels, Restaurants, Strip Clubs

Haven't wet a line since 19"

That is a circular argument. Folks will still be infected with sars cov 2. They just won’t know it.

Everyone one will be too damn dumb to even do contact tracing.... as if that’s possible.... yes.... imagine a society that 80% are developing early dementia type issues because they were infected... over and over again.

I understand the wants. I understand the cravings. I really fucking want some damn hopium too.

I didn’t just pull my arguments from thin air. You know damned well that I spent all year in research mode. As a collective, DT’s thread got to some very important points way before the traditional research science/medical fields.

And we passed lockdown working way back in fall. That’s a huge fail.

In the US.... it is unfortunately individual decisions that will need to be made .... and I can only present what I find and continue to just offer support.

We. Are. Minked.

I politely disagree. As with small pox the vaccine was successful and certainly from the figures thus far in the UK the vaccines are having a similar effect. It's still early days yet but there can be no doubt it's looking positive.

I think the next few weeks will be very telling. If the numbers continue to decline, and there aren't people turning up ill despite testing negative (if the tests don't pick up the variants, as has been mentioned as a possibility,) I'll feel more hopeful.

One of my roommates is on the waiting list for the vaccine at our local CVS. Apparently, they often have left overs at the end of the day, and they call people in from a waiting list. We'll see how he does with it. For now, vax or no, we're not changing our behaviors.

I know what you folks mean about people being nearly brainwashed regarding the vaccine. That's one of the problems with there being such a divide between the vax-true-believers, and the anti-vax crowd. People who are pro-vax tend to place more faith that is warranted in vaccines, and ignore the very real problems that have happened over the years. It's as if there is no room for critical thinking on this issue, at all ... you're pro, or you're anti... and few can see the shades of grey in between.

I'm with CC, though ... I feel a sense of impending doom, and I can't shake it. Between the variants spreading, restrictions being lifted, and false vaccine confidence, I have a feeling we're about to get walloped very badly. I hope I'm wrong... I'd love to have a more normal life back.

German Proxy AC with pelvic pain ---

I'm wondering if you have Covid in your GI tract. It's known to cause nervous system problems, and you may also have developed colitis, or something similar (which can cause lower back pain and urinary problems.)

I am by no means a doctor, just a person who has endured a lot of GI-tract hell. What has helped me digestively is oil of oregano, berberine, L Glutamine, Allicin (from garlic), and an overall anti-inflammatory diet. If you have an actual infection in your GI tract, it can cause enough inflammation to cause the "golf ball in your butt" feeling (voice of experience, here.) If the inflammation is bad enough, it can cause a fecal impaction, which is quite serious.

If that's the case, you would need to target the infection as well as the inflammation. There is a product called Biocidin, which is a very strong blend of essential oils, that works very well for bowel infections. A good alternative to that is called Dysbiocide (both of them are pricey, though.) If the lower colon is inflamed, that can also cause urinary issues.

For nerve pain, Alpha Lipoic Acid is helpful, taken regularly.

If possible, though, it would be good to get a full workup done -- it's ridiculous to deny you a colonosopy since you have new-onset problems, so you might be able to fight that. If they won't do it, perhaps they'd be willing to do a fecal smear, at least. Otherwise, we're all just guessing and proving remedies that 'might' help, but we really don't know what you are dealing with. Covid seems to like to hide out in the GI tract.

biden isnt doing anything ,, he is incapable

and many Americans WONT take that poison

Oregon has found a Brazilian case

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I think it has a lot to do with the density thing. West Texas is sparsely populated. Dallas more so, but even Dallas is sparse compared to NYC or LA.

More people packed into a small space = higher viral load risk.

biden isnt doing anything ,, he is incapable

and many Americans WONT take that poison

Update:

As of today, 92% of students returned to the school. There is no way to keep them distanced. Zero temp checks until they are in the building. K-5 grades. Lunch times have to stay the same unless more hours are added to the school day. 512 students.

This is about to go horribly wrong. And I am talking about one school. Just one. It is like this at ALL inner-city schools here.

Jesus...it is horrifying. One teacher actually went to the lounge to cry.