Covid 19 - We are all screwed - discuss

[illuminati]

Who made the virus up? Nobody, that's who. The virus is real. Those folks that think the whole world is being conspired against should ask themselves, who has enough power over the entire planet to do that? Only God does as far as I can tell. Unless of course, it is some alien power who has yet to reveal themselves.

I’d say it’s a fair bet the Chinese made the Virus - That’s who.
The chinks & WHO covered it up for 2/3mnths. Chinks flying all over the world spreading the virus
Until eventually the Chinks & WHO couldn’t cover it up any longer.
Most countries went into panic mode with it being a man made / altered virus & The OTT extreme
Locked up measures- Sure it’s a potent virus - Now we Know it’s No worse than Flu or Pneumonia.

[illuminati]

You've missed my point yet again.

If you read all my posts in this and other threads regarding this pandemic, you'll see that I trust neither the MSM nor the WHO, which I believe are useless and corrupt.

Except for what you posted above about the WHO, it seemed up until now you believed them and were defending them.

And I’d say you’re correct - Time after time MSM Agenda & what they cover Broadcast is found to be
Very edited & Biased- As for The WHO they have also let millions of people down badly.
It does appear a very corrupt organisation & has far to close links with the Chinks.

[Primemuscle]

Its best to use your own judgement and stop listening to the "experts"

Use my own judgement. -Sounds like a plan. What makes me able to judge something I, nor most of us know nothing about? My logic? My commonsense? -Fact is that the "experts" (people with training in these areas), are struggling for answers. I seriously do not believe those of us who are not educated in medical, scientific and epidemiology areas know more than these "expert's" do about COVID-19.

Logic tells me the virus is real. It also tells me that as much as I may think I am, I am probably not immune to the virus. My health is excellent, so it is safe to assume I don't have compromising health issues. My age could be a problem. Looking at all this, commonsense suggests I could take reasonable precautions to not contract COVID-19. Therefore, I will wear a mask when out in public and I will continue to practice social distancing. I'm  luckier than some folks in that I don't need to work for an income. If I did, that would impact my commonsense conclusions.

[MAXX]

Good for you. Getbig is after all a bodybuilding and fitness forum.

yes got to post something bodybuilding related every 100th post or so

[Primemuscle]

I’d say it’s a fair bet the Chinese made the Virus - That’s who.
The chinks & WHO covered it up for 2/3mnths. Chinks flying all over the world spreading the virus
Until eventually the Chinks & WHO couldn’t cover it up any longer.
Most countries went into panic mode with it being a man made / altered virus & The OTT extreme
Locked up measures- Sure it’s a potent virus - Now we Know it’s No worse than Flu or Pneumonia.

My response was to the question of whether COVID-19 is real or not. I believe it is very real. Your comment about who made it, only confirms what I was saying.  There's quite a difference in the meanings of made up (created), or made it up (imagined).

[Primemuscle]

yes got to post something bodybuilding related every 100th post or so

 

[Gregzs]

Starbucks to close up to 400 U.S. stores

Coffee giant Starbucks announced Wednesday in an SEC filing it will close up to 400 company-operated stores over the next 18 months.

There are over 250 Starbucks locations in New Jersey but it is unknown if any will be impacted. A Starbucks spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Starbucks said it expects to lose up to $3.2 billion in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the closures are to “strategically optimize our portfolio.”

The filing also said Starbucks has plans to open an additional 300 stores this year, down from 600 originally, as well as renovate layouts in select stores.

“As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, we are accelerating our store transformation plans to address the realities of the current situation, while still providing a safe, familiar and convenient experience for our customers,” CEO Kevin Johnson said in a statement.

In March, Starbucks closed its dining rooms and transitioned to only drive-thru and delivery services. Select cafes reopened in May, but those in New Jersey still remain closed.

https://www.nj.com/business/2020/06/starbucks-to-close-up-to-400-us-stores.html?utm_campaign=njcom_sf&utm_content=nj_facebook_njcom&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2Joz52MOCx8uzFceKOFrK_EIMtMsR4GEp76r4xnmnHbCqLg7Ryx6cmi6Y

[AbrahamG]

Starbucks to close up to 400 U.S. stores

Coffee giant Starbucks announced Wednesday in an SEC filing it will close up to 400 company-operated stores over the next 18 months.

There are over 250 Starbucks locations in New Jersey but it is unknown if any will be impacted. A Starbucks spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Starbucks said it expects to lose up to $3.2 billion in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the closures are to “strategically optimize our portfolio.”

The filing also said Starbucks has plans to open an additional 300 stores this year, down from 600 originally, as well as renovate layouts in select stores.

“As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, we are accelerating our store transformation plans to address the realities of the current situation, while still providing a safe, familiar and convenient experience for our customers,” CEO Kevin Johnson said in a statement.

In March, Starbucks closed its dining rooms and transitioned to only drive-thru and delivery services. Select cafes reopened in May, but those in New Jersey still remain closed.

https://www.nj.com/business/2020/06/starbucks-to-close-up-to-400-us-stores.html?utm_campaign=njcom_sf&utm_content=nj_facebook_njcom&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2Joz52MOCx8uzFceKOFrK_EIMtMsR4GEp76r4xnmnHbCqLg7Ryx6cmi6Y

It's shit coffee anyways.

[G_Thang]

Starbucks to close up to 400 U.S. stores

Coffee giant Starbucks announced Wednesday in an SEC filing it will close up to 400 company-operated stores over the next 18 months.

There are over 250 Starbucks locations in New Jersey but it is unknown if any will be impacted. A Starbucks spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Starbucks said it expects to lose up to $3.2 billion in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the closures are to “strategically optimize our portfolio.”

The filing also said Starbucks has plans to open an additional 300 stores this year, down from 600 originally, as well as renovate layouts in select stores.

“As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, we are accelerating our store transformation plans to address the realities of the current situation, while still providing a safe, familiar and convenient experience for our customers,” CEO Kevin Johnson said in a statement.

In March, Starbucks closed its dining rooms and transitioned to only drive-thru and delivery services. Select cafes reopened in May, but those in New Jersey still remain closed.

https://www.nj.com/business/2020/06/starbucks-to-close-up-to-400-us-stores.html?utm_campaign=njcom_sf&utm_content=nj_facebook_njcom&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2Joz52MOCx8uzFceKOFrK_EIMtMsR4GEp76r4xnmnHbCqLg7Ryx6cmi6Y

Starbucks is Krispy Kreme and Subway 2.0.  I drive 15 mils to work and pass 7-8 SBs.  Really!

[AbrahamG]

Starbucks is Krispy Kreme and Subway 2.0.  I drive 15 mils to work and pass 7-8 SBs.  Really!

Krispy Kreme is the pinnacle of glazed donut perfection. 

[joswift]

This is 100x deadlier than flu and looks to be spreading just as fast, how on earth did you reach the conclusion this is nothing much to worry about?Flu has been around for hundreds of years, this just a few months, and look how fast it is spreading.

[Flexacon]

Starbucks to close up to 400 U.S. stores

It's simple, a lot of starbucks near office buildings will be closing because more office workers will now be working from home.

[Flexacon]

He is calling it a win. Never mind the fact the someparts and gib broached the subject a month before he started this thread and that I've given an accurate path the virus would take down to numbers, timeline and location months ahead of it doing so.

I thought for myself when this whole forum was against me,when i was telling you you corona would hit us hard, would lead to us being locked down and mass civil unrest would follow.I read that nowhere here, or even in the media for that matter.Rather than be bitter that you are a sheep and were wildly wrong, open your mind and learn not to follow group think.

[Rambone]

Starbucks is Krispy Kreme and Subway 2.0.  I drive 15 mils to work and pass 7-8 SBs.  Really!

Starbucks is nothing like Krispy Kreme. 1,000 locations versus 31,000+ locations 
One is a 1 billion dollar company and the other is a 92 billion dollar company. It’s not even close.

[Primemuscle]

Starbucks to close up to 400 U.S. stores

Coffee giant Starbucks announced Wednesday in an SEC filing it will close up to 400 company-operated stores over the next 18 months.

There are over 250 Starbucks locations in New Jersey but it is unknown if any will be impacted. A Starbucks spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Starbucks said it expects to lose up to $3.2 billion in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the closures are to “strategically optimize our portfolio.”

The filing also said Starbucks has plans to open an additional 300 stores this year, down from 600 originally, as well as renovate layouts in select stores.

“As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, we are accelerating our store transformation plans to address the realities of the current situation, while still providing a safe, familiar and convenient experience for our customers,” CEO Kevin Johnson said in a statement.

In March, Starbucks closed its dining rooms and transitioned to only drive-thru and delivery services. Select cafes reopened in May, but those in New Jersey still remain closed.

https://www.nj.com/business/2020/06/starbucks-to-close-up-to-400-us-stores.html?utm_campaign=njcom_sf&utm_content=nj_facebook_njcom&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2Joz52MOCx8uzFceKOFrK_EIMtMsR4GEp76r4xnmnHbCqLg7Ryx6cmi6Y

Companies reassess the value of their locations all the time. Starbucks is always closing stores and opening new ones. There are 3 Starbucks in West Linn. A few years ago, they closed one of them and then opened a new store a year later a block away.

[Methyl m1ke]

There have been trillions of dollars printed as a result of this. That’s not an opinion. It’s fact. Do you not think some of that money is going to the medical establishment?

Wasting your time dude

[Gregzs]

It's simple, a lot of starbucks near office buildings will be closing because more office workers will now be working from home.

There is one Starbucks and two Dunkins near where I work. The Starbucks closed for the virus while the Dunkins installed safeguards like the counter shield and the distancing markers on the floor.

The Starbucks management made a choice and the employees of the closing locations have to deal with it.

[Primemuscle]

There is one Starbucks and two Dunkins near where I work. The Starbucks closed for the virus while the Dunkins installed safeguards like the counter shield and the distancing markers on the floor.

The Starbucks management made a choice and the employees of the closing locations have to deal with it.

For the safety of their employees, Starbucks closed all stores that didn't have a drive through take out.

Starbucks didn't stiff their employees. Far from it. They paid those who worked and extra $3.00 an hour. The rest got catastrophic pay with benefits for the month of April at least (not sure about May).

In Oregon with current social distancing restrictions, Starbucks is strictly take out.

https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/starbucks-giving-employees-extra-pay-next-month

Duncan Donuts stayed open for drive through and pick-up only. They reduced hours of operations as well as number of staff.

Nothing I could find indicated if those employees who actually worked got extra pay or if those who were laid off got paid or had benefits.

[tommywishbone]

This is 100x deadlier than flu and looks to be spreading just as fast, how on earth did you reach the conclusion this is nothing much to worry about?Flu has been around for hundreds of years, this just a few months, and look how fast it is spreading.

  Care for a do-over?

[Primemuscle]

Care for a do-over?

Looks like we might get a second shot. The number of new cases in Texas spiked. Austin, TX is extending stay at home and social distancing orders through June 15.

On Wednesday, Texas reported 2,504 new cases and 32 new deaths. For the third day in a row, the state also reported a record-high number of new hospitalizations at 2,153.

There are good reasons for getting the economy back on track. The way to do that is to reopen. But, there will definitely be a cost. Lives lost and more people getting sick. Anyone who thinks this thing is over, should think again.

[tommywishbone]

32 deaths?  THIRTY-TWO?  32?

Come on! I killed more people than that last Tuesday at Arby's.

It's all over.  The lie has been revealed as a lie.

Iron brother relax.  Go to the gym. Have a drink. Pick up a MILF. The charade is over.

[loco]

32 deaths?  THIRTY-TWO?  32?

Come on! I killed more people than that last Tuesday at Arby's.

It's all over.  The lie has been revealed as a lie.

Iron brother relax.  Go to the gym. Have a drink. Pick up a MILF. The charade is over.

We could have saved 32 lives if we had stayed at home another month.   

[tommywishbone]

We could have saved 32 lives if we had stayed at home another month.   

Thank you sir.  Exactly. 

Let me think... "waste $1,000,000,000,000,000 dollars and destroy thousands of lives, or 32 people get sick and die"

I'll take Door number two.

[Thin Lizzy]

My guess is that the median age of the 32 is over 80 with multiple pre-existings.

[deadz]

Thank you sir.  Exactly. 

Let me think... "waste $1,000,000,000,000,000 dollars and destroy thousands of lives, or 32 people get sick and die"

I'll take Door number two.

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