At some point the drastic steps are going to do more actual harm than theoretical good. Not a stretch to think local governments will shut down Walmart, etc. Gotta let people buy food. How does this play out, even in the minds of decision makers?

I propose to shut you down and keep you in your cell.

Even better central America and Mexico are banning us. Wouldn't be surprised if South America does something similar.

Right now yes, but the thread is about a potential stop for domestic travel.

I'll challenge the title... doesn't have to be Trump, look at NYC mayor Bill de Blasio considering a lockdown. It might be governors and mayors responsible for it.

https://abc7news.com/6015610

I find it ironic that Desantis is complaining about travelers to Florida. Meanwhile, bike week was allowed to continue full swing all weekend here in Daytona Beach and Central FL. “Stop sending people! (But while they’re already here we’ll take the cash).”

They may not have to.

OH/IL closing all restaurants/bars.
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcar...to-coronavirus

CDC recommends no events over 50 people.
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcar...xt-eight-weeks

I guess we'll all be on CRJs and the like....

“The guidance does not apply to large organizations such as schools, universities or businesses, the CDC said”

I think history will show this to be much worse than 2008 was. I hope I’m wrong, but it’s looking like we’re headed that way.

They are effectively shutting down small businesses. Across the country. There is going to be so many unemployed and so much bad debt it will make 2008 look good. And combined with the virus scare? I'm not a huge gun guy but do own a shotgun. I'm going to Dick's and buying whatever 2.75" shells they have left.

So the above combined with a total lack of leadership at the federal level...I personally have lost all confidence in our federal government (Biden is a lock as well as a full D sweep come elections). China could mobilize their army and take out any number of countries right now and there is nothing we could do about it, things are so disorganized. Same with Russia rolling through Europe.

30 days ago the market was at its historical high...29,xxx. What's the over under on where this ends up? The president is focused on the stock market and doing anything he can to pump it. This is not about the stock market. Tax cuts aren't going to help when no one is working. Inflating the money supply just brings more bad debt. The Fed has used all their ammo to reduce rates in one fell swoop...I feel like we are in a twilight zone.

And now the lady across from me is coughing up a lung on my commute home.

:(