tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post9145693041896827384..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: Recommended ReadingAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-70260443747157237952020-04-02T15:24:40.004-05:002020-04-02T15:24:40.004-05:00I grew up in a city on the beach. Carpinteria CA (...I grew up in a city on the beach. Carpinteria CA (Santa Barbara county) had only 10,000 people and no stoplights when I was in high school forty five years ago. Still only has 13,000 folks. That is near nirvana. KPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788103894599339102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-6280745787970852672020-04-02T10:56:26.422-05:002020-04-02T10:56:26.422-05:00Joe,
Excellent link!
Just one of the many money q...Joe,<br />Excellent link!<br /><br />Just one of the many money quotes therein:<br /><br /><i><b>The best part is when the media – the same media that was collectively soiling its Dockers because that mean old Trump was barring direct flights from China because of racism and stuff – demands to know why, back in December, Trump was not commanding a zillion Wuhan Flu tests, a zillion masks, and a zillion ventilators be created, while locking down all of America. Leaving aside the whole lack of an enumerated power to do that thing, in what world would have Trump have convinced anyone – least of all the media that was slobbering over his bogus impeachment at the time – that some bat soup-derived pathogen in BumFoo, China, was going to black swan all over America’s economy? The lack of seriousness by the people who presume to be reporting the news to us is more breathtaking than the damn ChiCom grippe</b></i>.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-80041481548970001542020-04-02T10:46:03.205-05:002020-04-02T10:46:03.205-05:00Franco,
I've been trying to learn more details...Franco,<br />I've been trying to learn more details.<br /><br />So far, via the online neighborhood network, I've learned, "This prosecutor is more progressive than the previous one." Yes, that is exact quotation.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-52796032949885731912020-04-02T09:47:38.700-05:002020-04-02T09:47:38.700-05:00:)<a href="https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2020/04/02/our-super-smart-elite-shines-during-this-pandemic-n2566111" rel="nofollow">:)</a>Joe Conservativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696367580635901992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-48582241794620657292020-04-02T09:39:17.724-05:002020-04-02T09:39:17.724-05:00@SF,
It's no secret to anyone that knows me we...@SF,<br />It's no secret to anyone that knows me well, I don't like crowds or being jostled, I like open spaces and green things. It makes me want to scream to be densely packed into a crowd of people for any length of time.Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720528359843578475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-32643592432802279872020-04-02T08:26:55.379-05:002020-04-02T08:26:55.379-05:00Warren,
Even in the times of the bubonic plague, t...Warren,<br /><i>Even in the times of the bubonic plague, the royalty and the wealthy would leave the cities to escape contagion.</i><br /><br />Tuesday, I learned that one of my former homeschool students has "left for the country" to escape the outbreak and coming outbreak here in Northern Virginia. She is a military brat, BTW.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-82537579799518911552020-04-02T08:25:14.564-05:002020-04-02T08:25:14.564-05:00I have been to NYC three times: once in college to...I have been to NYC three times: once in college to Spanish Harlem for a dining experience (field trip for Spanish civilization) of paella and sangría, once in the 1970s to visit friends on Long Island, and once a few years after 9/11 to pray at Ground Zero.<br /><br />I have clients and friends who regularly go to NYC to shop. I don't understand that!<br /><br />Not a fan of big cities. In fact, not a fan of edge cities, which Northern Virginia has become. **spit**Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-73631641065399142742020-04-02T08:20:44.271-05:002020-04-02T08:20:44.271-05:00Jez,
It seems to me that the term partisan is inde...Jez,<br />It seems to me that the term <i>partisan</i> is indeed <i>a pejorative</i>.<br /><br />In my lingo, the term <i>partisan</i> means blindly voting and supporting along Party lines, regardless of what those Party lines states.<br /><br />As for me, I've always been registered as an "Independent." And I <b>am</b>! I've voted for candidates other than GOP. I base my vote on the candidate's platforms and the political situation of the time -- as I was advised to do by my parents. Do I often for for a GOP candidate? Yes. But not always.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-34095842938251557432020-04-02T07:59:23.632-05:002020-04-02T07:59:23.632-05:00@ Warren: "Quite frankly, I'm leery of v...@ Warren: <i>"Quite frankly, I'm leery of visiting any city that makes its own soup when it rains."</i><br /><br />Good one! Never heard that one before.<br /><br />I'm not a fan of cities, either. The only time I have visited an American big city is when I had to for work. I have never had any desire to vacation in LA, NY, etc. Nothing against them, just not my cup of tea.Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-69489000673804231932020-04-02T07:12:01.267-05:002020-04-02T07:12:01.267-05:00Elsewhere, I've seen you use the word "pa...Elsewhere, I've seen you use the word "partisan" as a pejorative.jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865247084509280406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-75598043434559024382020-04-02T07:00:42.033-05:002020-04-02T07:00:42.033-05:00So shall it be.
So shall it be.<br /> Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720528359843578475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-32069400074036426372020-04-02T06:46:02.400-05:002020-04-02T06:46:02.400-05:00Beak, I'm only saying that the density of the ...Beak, I'm only saying that the density of the population increases the rate of infection, any infection. <br />Even in the times of the bubonic plague, the royalty and the wealthy would leave the cities to escape contagion. Quite frankly, I'm leery of visiting any city that makes its own soup when it rains.Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720528359843578475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-1950436528281465132020-04-02T06:19:34.713-05:002020-04-02T06:19:34.713-05:00Beak,
What did the ultra Orthodox do during the Fl...Beak,<br />What did the <i>ultra Orthodox</i> do during the Flu Epidemic of 1918-1919?Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-55176224852969430572020-04-02T06:13:28.609-05:002020-04-02T06:13:28.609-05:00When Israel talks about quarantine of Binai Barak ...When Israel talks about quarantine of Binai Barak it is discussing the ultra orthodox. All types of politicians have failed. In NJ when the government is talking about gatherings in Lakewood its the same story.<br /><br />beakerkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088967209404588378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-86105863720781921232020-04-02T06:06:10.334-05:002020-04-02T06:06:10.334-05:00Warren true but not exactly
There are cultural i...Warren true but not exactly <br /><br />There are cultural issues in NYC<br /><br />The Mayors misguided reluctance to close schools was on the assumption kids would starve was tragic. <br />There is a single community who defied common sense. The ultra. Orthodox who lefties hold up as paragons refused to listen. They continued to hold packed services, kept the schools open and held massive weddings.<br />Similarly the party culture in the West Indian culture has ravaged Queens. You know death is in the air should you go out drinking.<br /><br />beakerkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088967209404588378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-48906998133537189112020-04-02T05:11:07.996-05:002020-04-02T05:11:07.996-05:00This blog is an echo chamber of lies? Really?
As...This blog is <i>an echo chamber of lies</i>? Really?<br /><br />As the lead administrator here, I'm done with him. I will delete on sight. Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-5970362399816925832020-04-02T04:51:09.075-05:002020-04-02T04:51:09.075-05:00Pop density is massively important in modelling th...Pop density is massively important in modelling the spread of most diseases.<br />Franco: More stuff is open, sure (I believe night-clubs are closed now). I'm not clear about how much of a risk they're taking, but the context of Sweden is different from the context of eg. NYC in many important respects.jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865247084509280406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-26115170859767084472020-04-01T22:43:56.778-05:002020-04-01T22:43:56.778-05:00Not at all sure why we’re having this discussion. ...Not at all sure why we’re having this discussion. I trust everyone to make decisions that benefit their interests or those of their family. I personally don’t care what some other person’s decision is. I don’t care whether they like or hate the president. Their childish, irrational hatred isn’t relevant to me or to my loved ones. I will say, though, that I get a good laugh from those who think that scientific pronouncements are nonpolitical. Let me introduce you to Josef Mengele or John Holdren ... peas in a pod. Do your thing, RN. Go for it. You don’t need our permission to find your own reality. Live well, man. Mustanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388694472897425202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-16400836784850293152020-04-01T20:49:25.627-05:002020-04-01T20:49:25.627-05:00In my view, and it IS MY view, "happy talk&qu...In my view, and it IS MY view, "happy talk", if I understand correctly what you mean by happy talk, has no place during a pandemic that medical scientists knew was not going to be a walk in the park. Look, I remember every president since Dwight D. Eisenhower and I am certain none of them, even the ones I did not especially like, would have handled this pandemic like Trump. There is a reason they wouldn't have. I've been impressed by Governor Baker and Governor Cuomo, as well as others that have been the crisis. Trump IN MY CONSIDERED opinion gets a C- at best for his handling of the crisis. Had he started where he is at NOW I would have considered him more effective AND presidential. But I'm not a trumper. Any more than I'm a Bern guy.<br /><br />BTW, I've been listening to the medical science and the scientists recommendations since DAY 1. I am not listening to the politicians on either side of the aisle. Out here in MA the local news has done a good job of reporting the NEWS.<br /><br />Most cable networks are overly biased and have their agendas and ratings to worry about.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-42287681319045653682020-04-01T19:41:16.639-05:002020-04-01T19:41:16.639-05:00You know he is SF, it's just not in him to sta...You know he is SF, it's just not in him to state it plainly. He's just taking pleasure in being catty like the little teenage bitch he is.<br />RN, why don't you just go back over to pimple eruptions to gossip and make crap up with the rest of your buds? Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720528359843578475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-7051487381869367192020-04-01T19:31:32.806-05:002020-04-01T19:31:32.806-05:00I believe that population density has a lot to do ...I believe that population density has a lot to do with the spreading and number of those infected. NYC has the highest population density of any city in the US.Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720528359843578475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-35418489439882043322020-04-01T19:18:42.663-05:002020-04-01T19:18:42.663-05:00Too add: Jez is correct in that behavior seems to ...Too add: Jez is correct in that behavior seems to make a difference. The state of Washington started getting cases about when New York did. They got together and changed behavior. I think Gavin Newsome, Governor of California (who seldom agree with) has done a great job from the jump. Credit where credit is due. The rear view mirror will bring clarity a couple years from now. KPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788103894599339102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-44445785951510477832020-04-01T19:14:27.927-05:002020-04-01T19:14:27.927-05:00Are you calling this blog "an echo chamber of...Are you calling this blog "an echo chamber of lies?"<br /><br />Yes or no. None of your mealy-mouth pussy-footing.Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-83447977375852476462020-04-01T19:13:43.371-05:002020-04-01T19:13:43.371-05:00Maybe there are parts of Europe and America who ju...Maybe there are parts of Europe and America who just haven't had their butts kicked yet. For example, New York got it's first positive tests just weeks ago. Because San Diego's problems are not yet like New York's doesn't mean they won't be. There are 1.2 million people in SD and we "only" have 700 cases and a dozen dead. But the climax prediction for SD is May 4th. We are starting to see Germany spike: double ICU beds yesterday one local told me. Same could happen in Sweden and San Diego and probably will. I have a hunch most people will be exposed to the virus. Kind of like Chickenpox or Varicella virus. Eighty percent of deaths from chickenpox were adults before the 1995 vaccination was developed. KPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788103894599339102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-48223211466334875782020-04-01T19:13:23.988-05:002020-04-01T19:13:23.988-05:00Les, at what point was the happy talk no longer ap...Les, at what point was the happy talk no longer appropriate. Before you answer, better check the quotes and dates of Democrat politicians.Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.com