No, I read them - they are essentially arguing that there is no herd immunity, which also is an argument against the effectiveness of the vaccines. They also confirm what I said - the majority of people who get COVID recover just fine.

Again, your focusing on the uncommon cases, and potential ‘what if’s’, and things we don’t understand, and drawing conclusions off that.

There's not a single scientific study showing that the majority of people who get COVID and recover have long term damage to their immune system. It's outright fear mongering from people who need to cling to something to dwell on.

Frankly, the mental health issues stemming from this fear mongering *at this point* are worse than getting COVID. Be happy, live your life, and stop the handwringing.

Wrong. There’s zero science that says everyone who gets COVID has a damaged immune system.

In fact, the more germs you are exposed to, the stronger your immune system tends to be. People who wore stayed home, didn’t interact with others in person, and were hyper conscious about germs are going to struggle to fight off this winters standard bugs.

Yep. I suppose ‘scolded’ might be a better term, but yeah. I was told by order of the Governor that I should be wearing a mask outside if I might ‘walk past a person’. Never mind there was never any science being that.

Wearing a mask gives people a sense of control. Remember how wearing a mask was only to prevent spreading? Now we have people straight up admitting they wear one because they feel safer.

You’re in the minority, for sure.

Cool - you have every right to do what you feel is best for you.

Unfortunately, you didn’t allow the same rights to others.

If you’re wearing a mask at this point, I assume you are one of those people who would yell at me for walking outside without a mask. I treat*you accordingly.

*missed word

Kind of, but the store was closed for months because they couldn’t staff it. They just decided to not reopening.

Apparently it’s ‘open’ but my daughter said she was there last week and it wasn’t open during normal hours.

Probably because the full name of the paper is “Lewiston Sun Journal”

I’m sure they taste like they are from New York. I’ll give you $4 to keep them away from me.

Honestly, as long as the Republicans run assholes for candidates, this will be the results.

Right, because only Democrats have ever been attacked. 🤣

It’s a valid argument. I saw a ton of ‘Fuck Trump’ when he was president and lots of people (on both sides) pointed out that the farther we go down this road, the worse it is for everyone.

Nope. I’m going to treat them like everyone else. I don’t tip my cashier or the oil change guy.

Why would I tip anyone 20% on services I pay for? The food industry is weird way.

I’m definitely tipping less. 10%, if the service is good. Otherwise, 0-5%.

Outside of Portland, it’ll be the standard 15-20%.

It’s a flat lie, but I am paying 5¢ per paper bag now and my grocery bill has gone up, so it’s easily believable if you aren’t paying attention.