Muh Muh Muh My Corona (virus)

You mean FBS. I think all of the others have at least an FCS program.

 

But, hey, Easter is less than 2 1/2 weeks away.

 

The idea that some substantial number of Americans still don't take this seriously - mostly because of what's being said the president or by their governors or congress people - is heartbreaking to me.

 

The relevancy and efficacy of a working-class "stimulus" package will come into very sharp focus once they announce the new national unemployment numbers.

 

Can't remember if this was posted, and forgive me if it was, but there's been a good story circulating about how the Atalanta-Valencia Champions League match in February was essentially a "biological bomb" that facilitated the spread in northern Italy more than anything else.

https://www.si.com/soccer/2020/03/2...navirus-champions-league-san-siro-milan-italy

 

Did anyone need yet another reason to hate Communist Kickball?

 

Russians getting a week's pay, suspension of mortgage payments, a boost in the bonus families with kids get and told to stay the fuck home. Businesses getting what they call a "holiday" credit. April constitutional referendum postponed. Will May 9 Victory Day be next?

 

3.3 million new claims

add to that the number of 'gig economy' workers who aren't eligible for unemployment

jesus

 

At least one Trump state governor has a bit of a clue. Never actually thought I'd say that.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee late Wednesday said he would use of law enforcement to make some people comply with his executive orders trying to lessen the impact of COVID-19.
During his daily briefing on the virus, he said “if guidance or specific executive orders are ignored then we will use that enforcement as appropriate. We want people to know you are defying guidance here and it’s actually very serious.”

 

My sister-in-law is a real estate agent in Chile, which hasn't been hit very hard yet. She says the only business she's had lately is short-term apartment rentals to medical people who want a place to stay when things get bad so they don't go home & expose their families.

 

Also, these numbers are for the week ending last Saturday. There have been more stay home orders since then around the country.