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popcopy 04-22-2020 01:18 PM


Originally Posted by block30 (Post 3038331)
Yeah, the flu kills more than 8,000, a lot more in fact. So I guess you’re not *technically* lying and that’s honestly the best thing I can say anything you post. Wah waaah.

Hey Buddy,

I didn't check my sources, so I went to the CDC website. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html
Turns out the 2017-2018 flu season in the US was the worst with regards to deaths in the last decade: It was responsible for 61,000+ deaths in the US. Damn, thats a lot! But, I suspect it's beyond your mental capacity to recognize that 61,000 figure was attained over an entire flu season, with no one really giving an F about it and going about their daily lives.

Now, COVID has only disposed of 45,000+ people in the US. But, think really hard about this: That figure was reached inside of 60 days with the majority of the American population put on high alert using a combination of government lockdown mandates, social distancing efforts and shuttered businesses.

You tell me which "flu" is more of a threat...buddy :rolleyes:

I also took the liberty to re-make the meme with accurate data:

https://i.ibb.co/Z1rKdtt/jokercovid.jpg

WutFace 04-22-2020 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by AZFlyer (Post 3038501)
I'll post it again. Only 6 US states have yet met or eclipsed last seasons flu deaths, while most states are not even close. When you're only focused on the national number, you lack some context. NY, NJ, etc are grossly skewing the data. This is as of yesterday. For the 44 states that haven't met their Flu death tally from the corona virus, the average corona virus death toll sits at 24% of Flu deaths. Be afraid!!

https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/a...ate21apr20.jpg

Why are you comparing a year to a month? And why don't you realize that COVID-19 is very dependant on geographic hotspot outbreaks? Open up the country, and the blue in your graph will flatten out nicely.

Nvrgofullretard 04-22-2020 03:02 PM


Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes (Post 3038339)
If it worked, it wouldn't be called alternative medicine.

this is one of the most ridiculous and uneducated comments of this whole stupid episode. Nice work my man

Generic Pilot 04-22-2020 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by Nvrgofullretard (Post 3038572)
this is one of the most ridiculous and uneducated comments of this whole stupid episode. Nice work my man

He's actually right.
If it worked, it would be called "Medicine"

I remember "Alternative Medicine" being defined as: "Not proven to work or proven to NOT work"

Also.. your name.... follow it.

Nvrgofullretard 04-22-2020 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by Generic Pilot (Post 3038575)
He's actually right.
If it worked, it would be called "Medicine"

I remember "Alternative Medicine" being defined as: "Not proven to work or proven to NOT work"

Also.. your name.... follow it.

you are right, I made an assumption that he was talking about medicine not pushed by mainstream big pharm. melatonin vs ambian, Cbd vs opiod, arnica vs Advil, sweet Annie vs heavy anti viral meds. I was wrong and I apologize.

AZFlyer 04-22-2020 03:59 PM


Originally Posted by WutFace (Post 3038542)
Why are you comparing a year to a month? And why don't you realize that COVID-19 is very dependant on geographic hotspot outbreaks? Open up the country, and the blue in your graph will flatten out nicely.

I'm not comparing a year to a month. The average flu season is 16 weeks long. 112 days. Nearly all of those flu deaths will occur during that time frame. The earliest COVID 19 death in the US is now estimated at Feb 7 per the CDC; 74 days ago. If the six states that are exceeding their previous flu deaths were at the same average COVID19 ratio as the remaining forty-four states, the national death toll would be around 24,000 today, well in line with a moderate flu season over the same span of time as a typical flu season. Obviously local factors are vital to identifying and mitigating problem areas and there is something very significant about the NYC area and outlying areas from NYC.


And why don't you realize that COVID-19 is very dependant on geographic hotspot outbreaks?
What? I specifically point out NY and NJ.

block30 04-22-2020 04:25 PM


Originally Posted by popcopy (Post 3038502)
Hey Buddy,

I didn't check my sources, so I went to the CDC website. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html
Turns out the 2017-2018 flu season in the US was the worst with regards to deaths in the last decade: It was responsible for 61,000+ deaths in the US. Damn, thats a lot! But, I suspect it's beyond your mental capacity to recognize that 61,000 figure was attained over an entire flu season, with no one really giving an F about it and going about their daily lives.

Now, COVID has only disposed of 45,000+ people in the US. But, think really hard about this: That figure was reached inside of 60 days with the majority of the American population put on high alert using a combination of government lockdown mandates, social distancing efforts and shuttered businesses.

You tell me which "flu" is more of a threat...buddy :rolleyes:

I also took the liberty to re-make the meme with accurate data:

https://i.ibb.co/Z1rKdtt/jokercovid.jpg

Your first meme was GROSSLY inacurrate. You could just apologize.

You two are not my buddies. I dont hang out with unprofessional fools.

block30 04-22-2020 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by Generic Pilot (Post 3038575)
He's actually right.
If it worked, it would be called "Medicine"

I remember "Alternative Medicine" being defined as: "Not proven to work or proven to NOT work"

Also.. your name.... follow it.

Do you enjoy making unsupported weak arguments? Respond to my posts numbers 154 and 156.


Since you like pulling stuff out if thin air, heres the definition of altenative medicine:
al·ter·na·tive med·i·cine
/ôlˈtərnədiv ˈmedəsən/
noun
  1. any of a range of medical therapies that are not regarded as orthodox by the medical profession, such as herbalism, homeopathy, and acupuncture.

Examples of alternative medicine:

Alternative medicine: Alternative medicine is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard care. ... Examples of alternative practices include homeopathy, traditional medicine, chiropractic, and acupuncture. Complementary medicine is different from alternative medicine.

Excargodog 04-22-2020 04:35 PM

https://youtu.be/Fn8MxJx_erk

popcopy 04-22-2020 04:36 PM


Originally Posted by block30 (Post 3038632)
Your first meme was GROSSLY inacurrate. You could just apologize.

You two are not my buddies. I dont hang out with unprofessional fools.

Hey Buddy,

You’re right. I picked up an inaccurate meme. But I also conceded it was in error and replaced it with a meme that reflects the reality of the moment.

The second meme is SPOT ON.

You also haven’t acknowledged the spew of misinformation in your original posting. Or the fact I illuminated your gross ignorance on the issue.

But that’s alright. I know you’re reading this.


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