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Two things: 1.) Trump is a TV personality, an entitled rich guy who has always been about staying rich and keeping wealthy, a bad president. I'm not sure what we're allowed to say about people before getting banned here so I'll stop there. 2.) To show how we all believe what we believe, you wrote: "unfortunately people who supposedly have no jobs and have no money and are about to commit suicide, jubilantly packed bars and restaurants in Wisconsin." How unfair a sentence was that? Supposedly?? I know tons of people fired or laid off recently. The unemployment numbers, if they are real, are staggering. A lot of people are suicidal and hurting and have nothing to do with the bargoers. Just trying to show you how we all have our takes and some look unfair to people on the other side. We aren't "crazy." I think it's a fascinating study in human behavior and the brain. Look at me. It's 1:38 p.m. Sunday and because of all the articles and TV snippets I've caught and dictatorial slow-moving actions by government in Kansas, yes I'm scared to go to church at 5 p.m. today. It's open at 5 p.m. to 70 people and I've been brainwashed (that's probably not the right word) into utter fear (nine weeks of isolation will scramble parts of your brain, Dick Allen). I think I'm going to go and make my donation in the back of the church and see how I feel when I get there. Finally ... your comment about science. That's part of the problem. Some of us have family members in medical field and some of us know people who know people who state the corona problem is not that bad and reopening should be done. So good people, ones obeying the rules so far (I've broken no rules and done nothing risky til perhaps going to church today) have their brains muddled and torn by all the different chatter. We don't necessarily believe the science. If that makes us despicable, well there's probably going to be a Civil War in which we could pay for our doubts about the science here.

Actually I don't sneak in candy or water. My habit is to go in the afternoon when I need a movie fix or a must see movie comes out for me like Rocketman. I buy one popcorn and a bottled water for about 16 bucks total. No candy. Yes I would go to a movie this summer and will go to some if any must sees come out. I'll go in the afternoon after they've been out a couple weeks as is my want. Last 10 movies I've seen had me and maybe 5 others max in the theatre here. As far as writing a letter to the power hungry governor about theatres if they don't open ... I guess I could but they didn't answer my letters regarding barber shops and two friends of mine begging the Gov to open. They had cleanliness plans all laid out for the gov but she would have none of it. Sad if restaurants are a thing of the past. I haven't seen if Douglas County overruled the gov's minor reopening plans for next week. I thought coffee shops and restaurants were to open with 10 percent capacity but mabe they are still closed. I still am not confident in my thursday haircut. I could see the county changing its mind if we have a bad Monday or Tuesday Covid count wise. Finally my Mass is Sunday. I'm going to go but I probably shouldn't in a risk/reward setup. There's a 45 minute max to the Mass; there is no music cause people sing loud and germs will be shot all around the church if they allow singing; there's communion if you want it (makes it ominous like communion at your own risk. I would doubt the priest gives a homily since from the rules I've read for Mass the motivation appears to get everybody in and out of there as fast as possible. And there's no hand shaking or hugging. Plus there's the annoying masks to be worn. Not much of an atmosphere to pray. Kind of a fear atmosphere to me. I was planning on going. I probably shouldn't.

I feel your concern. I could be just like the doorman; we all could. Healthy today and after my Mass or haircut I could die within 2 weeks. I don't want to die and don't want to give it to anybody. I do think America is in a great divide; people who talk like me (and much worse since I abide by the rules) and people like the LA mayor who has locked it down til August. I think there will be a Civil War if this continues. Or total unrest anyway. I think my problem and the problem of the Fox TV watchers is we dont like to be bullied; we don't like the aggression. The LA guy said they will turn off the AC and the water of any businesses open. Other business owners are being thrown in jail even though many criminals who were in jail have been released from jail because of virus concerns. To those politicians I say quit acting so tough when the (unpopular) president is on the other end of the scale, saying open schools, open everything! There can't be such a big discrepancy in president and Guvs and mayors. There are those of us very concerned about the economy being bad forever. I listened to some politician (I think the LA dictator guy) say LA would never be the same and it would never completely reopen. I am hearing "new normal" now out of politicians and I don't like it. I can believe we will have sports again with fans and we will travel again and have picnics and full churches. I don't accept this as the "new normal." I've come to realize there is a great divide. And you and I will probably never get along again. There is a divide too great to close with people with opinions on this. That's why I think there will be a Civil War. I won't ever physically yell at or hit somebody who disagrees with me, but it could get bad out there with those upset at the orders. And if Trump were to somehow win again ... I do think this time the rioting will be worst of all time. I wish you and yours well. Like I said I've abided by all rules and now that I can go back to Mass and in the coffee shop of 5 peeps in there I'll wear my cloth mask even though I personally feel the masks are full of dust and grossness just from carrying them around. Peace.

Thanks for looking that up. I will go get some.

Tomorrow at church I'll be around people for the first time in 2 months. Then I get a haircut Thursday. I would hope my immune system can handle being moderately close to others. It can't be great not having been within six feet of somebody in 2 months. I don't want to die. Hopefully I won't get it and die. Experts tell you after doing something for five days, it becomes habit. No wonder so many people will be scared to death to try the old normal, being around people, etc. At some point (when cases spike again) we'll either all be ordered to lock down pretty much forever or we'll just say screw it and have no restrictions and let corona do what it wants to do in terms of devastation of the world.

You seem to be more against people who don't wear masks and Trump these days that the individual political hacks. People like me would be more apt to believe the state officials and more aboard wearing masks 24/7 and cooperating if the government officials cared one iota about small business owners I know who are starving their families because of no income. Our politicians here are confrontational. It makes people want to tell them to go bleep themselves. I've sent 5 emails so far voicing concerns to the dictators, no replys of course. As far as I'm concerned I'm voting against every single one of them next election. No leadership. Just bullying. I'm just giving the point of view of a lot of people. I don't want anybody to get the virus and have obeyed all the orders of the Kansas dictator. And the Douglas County dictators on the board that have rejected even her mild, slow reopening plans. I finally had somebody on a zoom call tell me I need a haircut. Thanks guv.

You are coming to the wrong conclusion IMO. My position will be forever ... if people are hoarding all the disposable masks and I can't get one, shame on them. I'm not selfish in not wanting to wear a cloth mask that I had to order online (many people still don't go online and put their CC info on there) and doesn't fit right and is hard to tie. And falls off. Get me some boxes of 50 masks that are not price gouged and maybe we can talk. I'll tell you right now. Masks reek. I'll wear them where I'm told I have to wear them (planes, trains, barber shop, church).

I don't blame the players for talking this way. I don't think anybody who is still locked down should ever blast a player for concern. This virus is either life and death or it isn't. We've been thoroughly conditioned the last 2 months to thinking this thing is lurking everywhere ready to kill and we've been shamed into thinking about doing anything. Can't have it both ways. When players balk, they balk. The politicians have been dictatorial about this. We are in danger every ,moment we leave our abodes. Big danger. So either pay the players their entire salaries or forget the season. Owners can afford it (right now).

I think the players should get 100 percent of the contract they signed. But I also think companies should suck it up and not lay off anybody during corona. Players need to get full pay. Will they or will they settle? For one season owners should suck it up. they got the $$.

We've always been that way. The only times we've come together and banded together, in modern times, are whenever a hurricane hits somewhere. We band together to rescue and help people. If politics is involved at all ... we despise each other. That's why I like going to Mass so much and wanted it open if possible. People for one hour a week are in one place with no selfish motives in mind, just love. I've found it the only hour a week in which the world is not the rat-race, except like I say when tornadoes or hurricanes hit. People get out their boats and help. This crisis not so much because of politics and politicians power hungry IMO.

How bout making masks available that are a.) easily acquirable and disposable and that are readily available? Masks were hoarded just like everything else. Also nobody has explained to me how to keep a mask clean before you put it on in a restaurant, church, etc. You put it in a briefcast, germs. Put it on your car seat, dust and germs. Put it on your table at home waiting to wear it, germs. We need masks you can buy in disposble groups of 50 for a reasonable price if we have to wear masks.

Yeah. One of my popular, repeated views on here about Trump in the political forum back then was he is a rich guy who has been catered to his whole life with yes men and women. All the rich guys I've known have been selfish jerks. He is a rich guy who would not let you golf in his foursome, that is so. I agree with howard.

Do you get treated special by the government over in China since you came over to teach? Or have you had bad experiences with the authorities there? Do they treat you with respect or like anybody else?

He's really taking a chance. I heard him today say college should definitely be in session, maybe have teachers over 60 take a few months off. If colleges open and it's a disaster, Trump won't be able to escape the consequences. I bet if COVID runs amok he withdraws from the race. If covid is controlled he'll probably win again.

Who is "we?" The politicians are getting paid, not furloughed. They are eating designer ice cream. Are they in it with us? Or are they interested in exerting all the power they can now that they have it? I don't know how much "they" care about society, all of em. It's all partisan. Where's the money we were promised? I didn't get my 1200 bucks yet and it should be a lot more than that per month if we "care about society." WHO says the virus may never go away. https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/coronavirus-live-updates-india-covid-19-global-cases-death-toll-economic-package-lockdown-4-usa-maharashtra-delhi-corona-latest-news-120051300100_1.html Matt McConnehey (sp) had a good video saying it's all political. We are not in it together. It's left (wear masks) vs. right (I ain't wearing a mask) and left (keep the country closed) vs. right (open it up). We're close to a civil war with all the hatred. Trump says all schools should open. Others are screaming, "over my dead body. We are closed!" Let's face it. We're close to Armageddon. Americans hate each other because politics is out of control. If COVID is here forever like WHO suggests ... wow. We better start getting along.

Nice post. I'm glad you said you agree about China being an enemy. I get the feeling from PC culture that many Americans think China is OK. I'm so skeptical about China. I'm not anti America at all. I'm pro America. I would love for all of us to work together, with politicians leading the way. Problem is they do things daily to anger me beyond belief.

See, greg has been mentioning mental health (mine) on here for a while now. My positions of needing a haircut and wanting to get a coffee and go to church have been mocked or criticized greatly. All of a sudden mental health which is ALL we cared about in America (open bathrooms for all, etc) suddenly dissipated to nothing. Basically I've been told to "suck it up" and stay home. The article said to ... Connect online: See friends and family by Zoom or phone. Feeling understood and sharing feelings of pain can help alleviate it. Seek teletherapy or group therapy: Hmmmm ... could those include message board support?

They need to get on the field cause of all the unknowns about sports. Even the Illinois governor, who is so slow to open things up, wants baseball to be played as a TV sport with no fans. Owners need to do what it takes to play now because the future of spectator sports is certainly in jeopardy. The every day fan is not going to have the money to buy season tickets the next few seasons and will be reluctant to sit in crowds. If they wipe out the entire season it'll be easier for fans to never come back considering how expensive it is and considering how many will have no disposable income after getting laid off. Because of the risk involved, they should give the players pretty much whatever they want to get on the field in July.

Thanks. I feel for you being that far away during this horrible time. They actually should put you on CNN every night as an American in China. Or do a documentary. Regarding myself: I may b**** and moan about (no haircut, no church, no sitting in a huge coffee shop with an average of 4 people in it; wearing a mask that's hard to tie and hits my glasses) but I have abided by all rules instituted by our power hungry governor. I have disobeyed no rules in all this while losing my mind slowly over this 8 week lockdown. After posting on here so many years I thought I could complain to some people here rather do it in real life. Many say I am despicable and selfish but I've actually been a good citizen. My only fault: b****ing on a message board rather than holding it inside. GO SOX!

If you met me you would know though I am different, I am sincere. I am a die hard Sox fan who is spoiled like the rest of us (hence the haircut bemoaning and church bemoaning). I said it's tough as a person who has been spoiled the past many years (biggest worry is making sure I have enough batteries for appliances and light bulbs when they burn out) to now being inconvenienced beyond belief. Look ... not everybody can suck it up as well as others. We go from the most spoiled people in humanity to locked up in our abodes! Locked up for two months. Hard.To.Get.Used.To. Sorry if I offend. I can hold a long conversation with you about Dick Allen, Rich Zisk, Carlton Fisk, Ozzie Guillen, Jermaine Dye, Gary Peters, Pete Ward, Tommie Agee, Robin Ventura, Frank Thomas, Ray Durham if you wish. I am bottled up locked down, abiding by all rules. Can't you forgive some internet ramblings you may not agree with?

I don't buy that. You are writing here to a guy who believes China is our ENEMY. And I am not convinced this isn't all set up by China, which despises us and realizes this day and age of PC is a good time to weaken us and eventually take us over and rule the world. Caulfield is the only person who can convince me otherwise.

Illinois governor gets ripped by nbc writer for mouthing off in favor of the owners. This guy is controversial enough with his decisions regarding COVID-19. He gets ripped a good one, here. https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2020/05/12/illinois-governor-j-b-pritzker-slams-mlb-players-for-holding-out/

I think everybody has sacrificed in the short term; it's just that people after two months are fed up with it. No job means no $$ means starvation and homelessness. Maybe government shoulda given everybody 5,000 bucks a month to shut em up.

Chances are that won't be until May 2021 at the earliest. I'm no dummy and this this is going to spike so badly this flu season. So what do we do for food and money to pay rent? If we go til May 2021 it could be 60-80 percent unemployment. What the hell are we gonna do when the food shortages cause utter havoc? If it's locked down until its safe, a.) governors need to send us 5,000 dollars per month and b.) somehow the government needs to keep the groceries stocked cause all restaurants will be shuttered down.

A month? You mean another month or 12, right?