Same as the whataboutisms that go off everyday in politics.
Also to clarify, my beef is with the "ANTI-MASKERS", people openly spouting off that they shouldn't have to wear masks and are completely against it. It's one of the most fucked up times in our history and THIS is what you choose to get pissy about. It's just unfathomable to me.
But yeah...what about those protests!
Anyone see the Diamond Lake video? Went viral a few weeks ago. Not a word of that on here. But BLM Protests and Antifa CHOP zones there’s multiple threads!
Anyone smell...an agenda?
posted by jmogSo you, the one on here that has been the most scared about this virus of EVERYONE went to a protest?
You really shouldn’t call people morons about masks anymore, it just makes you hypocritical.
Going into a building with plenty of room to stay away from people, in areas that have low infection rates (aka they don’t have mandates) is low risk.
Going to a protest with 1000s of people is the definition of high risk.
You can’t make up the BS in this thread some times.
Personally I have no problems with the protests and agreed with them (up until the riots/violence).
However, to act like going to a protest with 1000s even if you wore a mask is less risky than walking into a gas station with only 2 other people in there and staying away from said people, in a county with low infection rate, is quite frankly asinine and doesn’t follow ANY science whatsoever.
No, I'm still going to call you morons if you don't wear them.
I wore my mask at an outdoor protest where I had plenty of space to spread out. If it had been crowded and I had had to squeeze in between people, I would have turned around and gone home. I also stayed home for over a week afterward.
I believe I also said that it was risky, but it is a cause that is important to me, so I tried to be safe while participating.
posted by SportsAndLadyAnyone see the Diamond Lake video? Went viral a few weeks ago. Not a word of that on here. But BLM Protests and Antifa CHOP zones there’s multiple threads!
Anyone smell...an agenda?
Masks infringe on their rights to get shitfaced. Therefore, it's fine!
posted by jmogSo you, the one on here that has been the most scared about this virus of EVERYONE went to a protest?
You really shouldn’t call people morons about masks anymore, it just makes you hypocritical.
Going into a building with plenty of room to stay away from people, in areas that have low infection rates (aka they don’t have mandates) is low risk.
Going to a protest with 1000s of people is the definition of high risk.
You can’t make up the BS in this thread some times.
Personally I have no problems with the protests and agreed with them (up until the riots/violence).
However, to act like going to a protest with 1000s even if you wore a mask is less risky than walking into a gas station with only 2 other people in there and staying away from said people, in a county with low infection rate, is quite frankly asinine and doesn’t follow ANY science whatsoever.
I mean, I would say that yeah protests in CA may have lead to an uptick in cases, but the cases in NY, DC/MD, and MN are flat and if anything are mildly increasing. So, that kinda shows it is not protests solely.
The increases are in the south and west where it is a mix of protests but also states that choose to open early and did not have mask mandates.
posted by ptown_trojans_1I mean, I would say that yeah protests in CA may have lead to an uptick in cases, but the cases in NY, DC/MD, and MN are flat and if anything are mildly increasing. So, that kinda shows it is not protests solely.
The increases are in the south and west where it is a mix of protests but also states that choose to open early and did not have mask mandates.
But but but BLM protests!!!
posted by SportsAndLadyBut but but BLM protests!!!
I’m sorry you can’t handle people bringing up your hypocrisy about bringing up only one protest ever, anti mask ones (were there like 3)? It’s hilarious that you don’t see how it’s fucked up for NY to say well that has to be closed and that has to be closed, but y’all can still go protest. I personally don’t give a fuck if people wear a mask or not, I just like pointing out all of the inconsistencies. I wear one when needed.
One of my friends is in the hospital. Breathing problems due to covid.. I don’t believe he’s on a ventilator at this point
Wait, so you wanted "NY" to say people couldn't go out and protest? LOL. The rest of the country? "Please everyone, just calm down and continue to stay inside."
In other news. I'm going to clean out my desk today. My office is closing (not renewing lease). I'll be WFH indefinitely. I expect we'll get a new space sometime in 2021. Weird feeling. I haven't been into Manhattan since March 12th.
posted by geeblockOne of my friends is in the hospital. Breathing problems due to covid.. I don’t believe he’s on a ventilator at this point
I'm sorry to hear this. I hope your friend has a speedy recovery. 🙏🏻
posted by iclfan2I’m sorry you can’t handle people bringing up your hypocrisy about bringing up only one protest ever, anti mask ones (were there like 3)? It’s hilarious that you don’t see how it’s fucked up for NY to say well that has to be closed and that has to be closed, but y’all can still go protest. I personally don’t give a fuck if people wear a mask or not, I just like pointing out all of the inconsistencies. I wear one when needed.
I don’t think you have any idea that you are being hypocritical in your accusations of others being hypocritical
Too funny
posted by geeblockOne of my friends is in the hospital. Breathing problems due to covid.. I don’t believe he’s on a ventilator at this point
Hope he recovers soon
posted by AutomatikWait, so you wanted "NY" to say people couldn't go out and protest? LOL. The rest of the country? "Please everyone, just calm down and continue to stay inside."
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Lol
Also, “I don’t give a fuck if people wear masks” followed by criticisms of protestors going out without masks!
posted by SportsAndLadyLol
Also, “I don’t give a fuck if people wear masks” followed by criticisms of protestors going out without masks!
Wrong. I don’t care about protesting. Blm or otherwise. I think they’re stupid, but I don’t care that they do it. Again, it was only pointed out bc you cherry pick “muh rights” folks when there are clearly other people not wearing masks that aren’t them. I’ll even add that people going to an anti mask rally might be the dumbest of all aside from Seattle/Portland.
Umm I thought there was a deadly pandemic we were trying to stop spreading? Is there a rule book on what’s good and bad and why protests are ok, but say going to a playground or park is bad?
An outdoor protest on closed streets, with plenty of room to spread out and people wearing masks...
...or this.
Hmm I'll choose option A.
posted by ptown_trojans_1I mean, I would say that yeah protests in CA may have lead to an uptick in cases, but the cases in NY, DC/MD, and MN are flat and if anything are mildly increasing. So, that kinda shows it is not protests solely.
The increases are in the south and west where it is a mix of protests but also states that choose to open early and did not have mask mandates.
If you look what I typed you actually agree then I said the protests caused part or most of the uptick. I did not say all.
posted by Fab4RunnerNo, I'm still going to call you morons if you don't wear them.
I wore my mask at an outdoor protest where I had plenty of space to spread out. If it had been crowded and I had had to squeeze in between people, I would have turned around and gone home. I also stayed home for over a week afterward.
I believe I also said that it was risky, but it is a cause that is important to me, so I tried to be safe while participating.
Not wearing a mask inside a gas station with few people in a level 1 or 2 county is far less risky than going to a protest with 1000s even with a mask on.
Yet you can call me a moron. Scientifically you did something far more risky and then call people morons for doing something not as risky. Think that one through for just a freaking minute.
posted by jmogIf you look what I typed you actually agree then I said the protests caused part or most of the uptick. I did not say all.
Maybe, but that would only apply in CA and maybe the south...not the massive protest areas like NY/MN and DC where cases have declined.
posted by jmogIf you look what I typed you actually agree then I said the protests caused part or most of the uptick. I did not say all.
You said this a couple weeks ago:
"Anyone paying attention and can understand statistics knows that the rise in cases is based on two factors: more tests and the protests."
So yeah, you were saying all not that long ago.
posted by jmogNot wearing a mask inside a gas station with few people in a level 1 or 2 county is far less risky than going to a protest with 1000s even with a mask on.
Yet you can call me a moron. Scientifically you did something far more risky and then call people morons for doing something not as risky. Think that one through for just a freaking minute.
I'm thinking it through. People who don't wear masks are morons. Especially the "muh rights" crowd.
