FL gov says no one under 25 has died from Coronavirus

[swamp]

WTF is wrong with this guy?    How hard is it to check facts before you open your yap? 

www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/politics/florida-ron-desantis-false-claim-coronavirus/index.html


"This particular pandemic is one where, I don't think nationwide there's been a single fatality under 25. For whatever reason it just doesn't seem to threaten, you know, kids," DeSantis said at an educators' meeting to discuss distance learning.

[pulmonarymd]

The 18 year old from California doesn't count, because it is not part of the America

[busymom]

Welcome to Florida.  You know, the place with the nickname "Flor-i-duh"?  It isn't just the criminals that are stupid there.  

[Cheesy FL-Vol]

Apr 10, 2020 10:17:25 GMT -5 swamp said:

WTF is wrong with this guy?    How hard is it to check facts before you open your yap? 

www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/politics/florida-ron-desantis-false-claim-coronavirus/index.html


"This particular pandemic is one where, I don't think nationwide there's been a single fatality under 25. For whatever reason it just doesn't seem to threaten, you know, kids," DeSantis said at an educators' meeting to discuss distance learning.

I call BS too. I just found NYC data (as of April 5) that has 2 deaths under age 17, and under 25 is lumped in with age group 18-44, so this is a bit more ambiguous for under 25.

www.businessinsider.com/new-york-city-coronavirus-cases-deaths-hospitalizations-by-age-chart-2020-3

[Cheesy FL-Vol]

Apr 10, 2020 10:23:18 GMT -5 pulmonarymd said:

The 18 year old from California doesn't count, because it is not part of the America

I seem to recall that an infant died either this week or last week. I just don't recall where I read the blurb or where it occurred.

[pulmonarymd]

Apr 10, 2020 10:41:15 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

Apr 10, 2020 10:23:18 GMT -5 pulmonarymd said:

The 18 year old from California doesn't count, because it is not part of the America

I seem to recall that an infant died either this week or last week. I just don't recall where I read the blurb or where it occurred.

That is near my neck of the woods. There are some questions as to the cause of death in that case.

[Tennesseer]

Apr 10, 2020 10:41:15 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

Apr 10, 2020 10:23:18 GMT -5 pulmonarymd said:

The 18 year old from California doesn't count, because it is not part of the America

I seem to recall that an infant died either this week or last week. I just don't recall where I read the blurb or where it occurred.

It's in the linked article but it was a six-week-old infant from Connecticut on April 1?

[pulmonarymd]

Apr 10, 2020 10:43:38 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Apr 10, 2020 10:41:15 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

I seem to recall that an infant died either this week or last week. I just don't recall where I read the blurb or where it occurred.

It's in the linked article but it was a six-week-old infant from Connecticut on April 1?

See above

[Tennesseer]

Apr 10, 2020 10:44:22 GMT -5 pulmonarymd said:

Apr 10, 2020 10:43:38 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

It's in the linked article but it was a six-week-old infant from Connecticut on April 1?

See above

I did after I posted it.

[justme]

I stopped making a list of what was wrong with the guy after all the old people and evangelists elected him.


Though he might be inadvertently killing off his evangelist base by letting the idiots still gather in church. 

[Tennesseer]

God welcomes all his new country club members.

[happyhoix]

Apr 10, 2020 10:41:15 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

Apr 10, 2020 10:23:18 GMT -5 pulmonarymd said:

The 18 year old from California doesn't count, because it is not part of the America

I seem to recall that an infant died either this week or last week. I just don't recall where I read the blurb or where it occurred.

There was a baby in the city where I work that died, but had 'underlying health issues' that contributed. 

There was a news story on our local TV yesterday where a thirty year old and both his parents got it. Both his parents, who were over sixty, had mild symptoms and recovered but the thirty year old struggled to overcome it for two weeks, and he's an otherwise very healthy guy. He was on TV warning people that this is not exclusively an older person's problem. 

I don't put much stock in what the Florida Gov says. Being from Georgia, though, I can't say my governor is any better. 

[laterbloomer]

Even if it was true, so what? Is he saying everyone over 25 is expedable? 🤔

[Gardening Grandma]

Apr 10, 2020 13:25:24 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

Even if it was true, so what? Is he saying everyone over 25 is expedable? 🤔

It comes across that way.  Every time I hear, "well most of the fatalities are old people", it sounds like "no biggie - old people are expendable"

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Apr 10, 2020 10:53:22 GMT -5 justme said:

I stopped making a list of what was wrong with the guy after all the old people and evangelists elected him.


Though he might be inadvertently killing off his evangelist base by letting the idiots still gather in church. 

God only protects those who go to physical church.

[kadee79]

There must be a reason that intelligent people don't run for government offices...nor do they seem to want to be appointed to them either.

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Apr 10, 2020 13:53:39 GMT -5 kadee79 said:

There must be a reason that intelligent people don't run for government offices...nor do they seem to want to be appointed to them either.

I wouldn't last long.   First remark about God or vaccines and my microphone would be chucked across the room at whoever spoke.

[mollyanna58]

Apr 10, 2020 13:25:24 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

Even if it was true, so what? Is he saying everyone over 25 is expedable? 🤔

Sounds more like a justification for not closing down for spring break.  All those college kids will be fine.

[justme]

Apr 10, 2020 14:06:38 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

Apr 10, 2020 13:53:39 GMT -5 kadee79 said:

There must be a reason that intelligent people don't run for government offices...nor do they seem to want to be appointed to them either.

I wouldn't last long.   First remark about God or vaccines and my microphone would be chucked across the room at whoever spoke.

I would actually tell it like it is, not tell it exactly as the ignorant base wants to hear it. Wouldn't last long either

[Cheesy FL-Vol]

Apr 10, 2020 13:35:14 GMT -5 Gardening Grandma said:

Apr 10, 2020 13:25:24 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

Even if it was true, so what? Is he saying everyone over 25 is expedable? 🤔

It comes across that way.  Every time I hear, "well most of the fatalities are old people", it sounds like "no biggie - old people are expendable"

I saw an article yesterday that Bill O’Reilly was saying, in essence, no biggie that people are dying they were on their last legs anyway... 

www.businessinsider.com/bill-oreilly-says-people-dying-from-coronavirus-on-last-legs-2020-4

[busymom]

Apr 10, 2020 16:56:48 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

Apr 10, 2020 13:35:14 GMT -5 Gardening Grandma said:

It comes across that way.  Every time I hear, "well most of the fatalities are old people", it sounds like "no biggie - old people are expendable"

I saw an article yesterday that Bill O’Reilly was saying, in essence, no biggie that people are dying they were on their last legs anyway... 

www.businessinsider.com/bill-oreilly-says-people-dying-from-coronavirus-on-last-legs-2020-4

     Trash talk from a 70-year-old.  Brilliant!  So, if he gets the virus, we don't need to feel sorry for him?  

[Tennesseer]

Apr 10, 2020 13:35:14 GMT -5 Gardening Grandma said:

Apr 10, 2020 13:25:24 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

Even if it was true, so what? Is he saying everyone over 25 is expedable? 🤔

It comes across that way.  Every time I hear, "well most of the fatalities are old people", it sounds like "no biggie - old people are expendable"

Bill O'Reilly on Sean Hannity's Fox entertainment show:

“13,000 dead now in the USA,” he continued. “Many people who are dying, both here and around the world, were on their last legs anyway, and I don't want to sound callous about that.”

Bill O’Reilly: Those Dying From Coronavirus ‘Were on Their Last Legs Anyway’

It sounded callous, Bill.  And you are in their age group, Bill.

[Gardening Grandma]

Apr 10, 2020 17:40:12 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Apr 10, 2020 13:35:14 GMT -5 Gardening Grandma said:

It comes across that way.  Every time I hear, "well most of the fatalities are old people", it sounds like "no biggie - old people are expendable"

Bill O'Reilly on Sean Hannity's Fox entertainment show:

“13,000 dead now in the USA,” he continued. “Many people who are dying, both here and around the world, were on their last legs anyway, and I don't want to sound callous about that.”

Bill O’Reilly: Those Dying From Coronavirus ‘Were on Their Last Legs Anyway’

It sounded callous, Bill.  And you are in their age group, Bill.

My mother lived to almost 91. My father almost made it to 95. I am 75 and not on any prescription medication. No underlying health issues. Under normal circumstances I might reasonably expect to live another 15-20 years. I am hearing an underlying message that my life doesn’t really matter

[dondub]

Apr 10, 2020 21:05:17 GMT -5 Gardening Grandma said:

Apr 10, 2020 17:40:12 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Bill O'Reilly on Sean Hannity's Fox entertainment show:

“13,000 dead now in the USA,” he continued. “Many people who are dying, both here and around the world, were on their last legs anyway, and I don't want to sound callous about that.”

Bill O’Reilly: Those Dying From Coronavirus ‘Were on Their Last Legs Anyway’

It sounded callous, Bill.  And you are in their age group, Bill.

My mother lived to almost 91. My father almost made it to 95. I am 75 and not on any prescription medication. No underlying health issues. Under normal circumstances I might reasonably expect to live another 15-20 years. I am hearing an underlying message that my life doesn’t really matter

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