Coronavirus

iatrogenic said:
Why stop there? You should also pay for the following without any insurance or government help since you had the freedom to choose:
-Bodily injury due to you having a car, motorcycle, boat, airplane bicycle, unicycle, ATV, etc. accident.
-On the job injuries since you had the gall to take that job.
-Your house flooding because you bought a house in an area that floods.
-Your house is destroyed by a tornado or hurricane because you built it in the path of those possible windstorms.
-Your car gets stolen because you didn't keep an eye on it.
-Your retirement without collecting Social Security or Medicare benefits because you didn't save your money
I could go on....
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Damn, you could go way on.

- You got fat and got diabetes or had a heart attack or stroke. Insurance shouldn't have to pay to help save you.
- You got drunk and stupid and banged some stranger who gave you a STD or got you pregnant. Insurance shouldn't cover any of that.
- You overdosed on drugs. Insurance shouldn't have to pay to save your drug-ridden ***.
- You drank too much booze and screwed up your liver. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that.
- You smoked too much and screwed up your lungs. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that.
- You decided one day that you didn't like your schlong anymore and wanted to have it cut off. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that. Just get a really sharp knife instead.
 
mchammer said:
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I think it's mostly the inflation and the crappy jobs report that really changed the game.
 
I think everyone should wear a helmet and fire suit on their way to the office. Can’t take any chances you might die today. We must all live forever.
 
Mr. Deez said:
- You got fat and got diabetes or had a heart attack or stroke. Insurance shouldn't have to pay to help save you.
- You got drunk and stupid and banged some stranger who gave you a STD or got you pregnant. Insurance shouldn't cover any of that.
- You overdosed on drugs. Insurance shouldn't have to pay to save your drug-ridden ***.
- You drank too much booze and screwed up your liver. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that.
- You smoked too much and screwed up your lungs. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that.
- You decided one day that you didn't like your schlong anymore and wanted to have it cut off. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that. Just get a really sharp knife instead.
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The problem is who would pay for that kind of insurance? The insurance companies have to provide services that people actually want.

Now maybe people could pay much lower premiums if they signed a behavior or morals agreement. If a person is participating in less risky behavior an insurance company could potentially make money covering a person like that for a lower amount of money.
 
State of Texas seems to have quickly abandoned any pretense...had an interview with the Presiding Officer of one Board today and the HR person who greeted me said 'masks are at your discretion...the Chairman is not wearing his.'

Whilst making small talk, he mentioned being at the Capitol and noticed nobody else had one on and his quickly came off as well.

I've long felt he was a good selection for that particular position...
 
theiioftx said:
Can’t take any chances you might die today. We must all live forever.
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The Biden administration would hate that. The longer a person lives, the more he is a drag on the Social Security system, drawing benefits and further bankrupting the system. Also, many of us old folks tend to be more politically conservative and we vote in high numbers - the Democrats want to see more GOP voters die off.
 
Monahorns said:
The problem is who would pay for that kind of insurance? The insurance companies have to provide services that people actually want.

Now maybe people could pay much lower premiums if they signed a behavior or morals agreement. If a person is participating in less risky behavior an insurance company could potentially make money covering a person like that for a lower amount of money.
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I'm not serious, and I don't think iatrogenic is either. We're illustrating the absurdity of AH24's comment.
 
Mr. Deez said:
I'm not serious, and I don't think iatrogenic is either. We're illustrating the absurdity of AH24's comment.
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Oh, I didn't think you were calling for that. It just sparked a thought. There could actually be a market for insurance like that. I don't think it would be big enough to build a business on, but you better know. As long as no one is forced into it, it isn't a bad thing and could be a way for some people to save money on insurance.
 
Monahorns said:
Oh, I didn't think you were calling for that. It just sparked a thought. There could actually be a market for insurance like that. I don't think it would be big enough to build a business on, but you better know. As long as no one is forced into it, it isn't a bad thing and could be a way for some people to save money on insurance.
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It's already developing in the auto insurance industry. Use their app and earn significant discounts for safe driving. I believe the healthcare industry has dabbled in the same model.
 
Horn2RunAgain said:
along those lines>>Vaccinate and get a discount....
Or....Get the corona....I thought you people vacc'd for a reason...

Yankees' Gleyber Torres positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated - MLB | NBC Sports
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7 of 8 had no symptoms and 1 of 8 had symptoms that disappeared quickly (an older coach). Did they have a common source or did one asymptomatic case infect the other vaccinated folks? Note Pfizer vaccine is nearly 100% effective in young folks. Likeliest conclusion was bad testing and the symptoms shown in the one was something else.
 
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mchammer said:
7 of 8 had no symptoms and 1 of 8 had symptoms that disappeared quickly. Did they have a common source or did one asymptomatic case infect the other vaccinated folks? Note vaccine is nearly 100% effective in young folks. Likeliest conclusion was bad testing and the symptoms shown in the one was something else.
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Okay did a google search. Basically they weren’t fully vaccinated by any scientific reasoning since they only got one shot.

All of the members who tested positive received the Johnson & Johnson single-dose Covid vaccine on April 7. Part of the explanation may be that the J&J vaccine was 100% effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death but 66% to 72% effective at reducing all Covid infection.
 
Horn2RunAgain said:
Torres was fully vaccinated per cbs, pinstripe alley.
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How many weeks since J&J shot? Shot given on April 7, which means 5 weeks before testing positive and likely 4 weeks before exposure. It takes at least 8 weeks after the shot to get full immunity.
 
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The absurdity of not sick athletes being constantly tested is mind boggling. As I have said many times, who gives a crap about these guys, first of all, and secondly why does anyone care that someone is actually not sick?

This vaccine for this stupid virus is akin to a flu shot. You will still get the Wuhan Kung Flu, potentially, but just won't get AS sick.

:whiteflag:
 
horninchicago said:
The absurdity of not sick athletes being constantly tested is mind boggling. As I have said many times, who gives a crap about these guys, first of all, and secondly why does anyone care that someone is actually not sick?

This vaccine for this stupid virus is akin to a flu shot. You will still get the Wuhan Kung Flu, potentially, but just won't get AS sick.

:whiteflag:
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It’s actually a lesser issue than the flu because the vaccine works better.
 
Mr. Deez said:
I thought the same thing. Who the hell is Switzer to judge in light of the nasty **** they probably consume in Mobilhoma.
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I mean, I'll take more than two shots if need be.

Why are we dragging me here? My commentary on these last two pages has been minimal. That said, get the f'n vaccine!
 
Mr. Deez said:
Damn, you could go way on.

- You got fat and got diabetes or had a heart attack or stroke. Insurance shouldn't have to pay to help save you.
- You got drunk and stupid and banged some stranger who gave you a STD or got you pregnant. Insurance shouldn't cover any of that.
- You overdosed on drugs. Insurance shouldn't have to pay to save your drug-ridden ***.
- You drank too much booze and screwed up your liver. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that.
- You smoked too much and screwed up your lungs. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that.
- You decided one day that you didn't like your schlong anymore and wanted to have it cut off. Insurance shouldn't have to pay for that. Just get a really sharp knife instead.
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This is an illustration between Conservatives and Liberals. Liberals want the government to pay, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Nothing you do matters. Personal responsibility is never to be spoken of. Cultural habits that are harmful are to be glorified. Overweight women are to be praised for body beautiful.
 
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