Chat Things are about to get nasty

[UsefulIdiot]

On CP24 this morning I saw a report about how homeless people are starting to get desperate. The money they get from pan handling is way down, a lot of places have stopped taking cash, and a lot of places that have washrooms are closed. Just walking around downtown you can see a change in the mood (it was never good but it is getting a lot worse). Add to this a lot of people, especially restaurant workers, live paycheck to paycheck, have no savings and suddenly have no income. EI will help when they start getting it, but it will not be enough. People can avoid paying bills and rent for a month or two, but after a few days without food they will become unhinged.

I once tried a water fast. The first couple of days were uncomfortable but okay, but after three and a half days I started going crazy, completely obsessed with food.

We need to be vigilant about security - check your doors and windows, have weapons strategically placed, do not let smaller, weaker members of your family go out alone, always be aware of your surroundings, avoid confrontations but be ready to defend yourself.

 

[Cbill2]

Is happening in the states? Lets not think that this will happen here until it starts happening in the States New York New York

 

[UsefulIdiot]

I hope I am wrong.

 

[therealcole]

On CP24 this morning I saw a report about how homeless people are starting to get desperate. The money they get from pan handling is way down, a lot of places have stopped taking cash, and a lot of places that have washrooms are closed. Just walking around downtown you can see a change in the mood (it was never good but it is getting a lot worse). Add to this a lot of people, especially restaurant workers, live paycheck to paycheck, have no savings and suddenly have no income. EI will help when they start getting it, but it will not be enough. People can avoid paying bills and rent for a month or two, but after a few days without food they will become unhinged.

I once tried a water fast. The first couple of days were uncomfortable but okay, but after three and a half days I started going crazy, completely obsessed with food.

We need to be vigilant about security - check your doors and windows, have weapons strategically placed, do not let smaller, weaker members of your family go out alone, always be aware of your surroundings, avoid confrontations but be ready to defend yourself.

Just relax ffs.

 

[Hangdai]

Those American doomsday preppers are getting hard as a rock right now.

As long as we have labour to work the fields this spring and keep those food factories running, running out of food will not be an issue.

Toilet paper? I'm still trying to figure out what the fuck is up with that .
We have the largest fuckin forest in the world to chop down, paper products are plentiful.

 

[SJRich1973]

Just relax ffs.

I would like to relax as much as I can. But we are under a government who has no capacity to lead. Until now they are still being reactive without concrete plan. I don't think Canada has disaster recovery contingency at all. This is why when you are told to vote then you must vote! To all government employees, teachers, law enforcers, and union workers. Look at the leaders you put out there. You must be proud! I am sure your salaries are secured along with your pensions. Soon the government will become too large to support one another. It can happen when private companies start to fold. It is only a matter of time. Do not forget you are only there because of tax payers. Who wants a greedy cost centre employees! For once show some gratitude to tax payers paving good life to all of you! This is the time to return the favour! Volunteer if you must otherwise you will just remain leech and opportunistic peoplekind (an invented word from your leader).

There are still lots of foods in most/all grocery stores. But no one knows for how long it will last. Keep in mind most of these goods come from different countries. Outside of Canada we have no control. It is possible distribution of goods can be halted without our knowledge given the situation most countries are in. This will become true in matter of time when they have to preserve their own existence.

Relax is too relax. I would say everyone should be rational and keep a sane mind. Let us not hoard any kind of goods. Buy only what is needed or have them stored properly. Consume only what is necessary. Avoid waste. Again, do not waste especially food and water!

 

[Jumpin’ Jack Flash]

Those American doomsday preppers are getting hard as a rock right now.

As long as we have labour to work the fields this spring and keep those food factories running, running out of food will not be an issue.

Toilet paper? I'm still trying to figure out what the fuck is up with that .
We have the largest fuckin forest in the world to chop down, paper products are plentiful.

Toilet paper is hotter than Bitcoin was.
Maybe even the tulip run

 

[Dongo]

Toilet paper is hotter than Bitcoin was.
Maybe even the tulip run

Yes a whole new monetary system ..... Shitcoin

 

[luvnewpussy]

On CP24 this morning I saw a report about how homeless people are starting to get desperate. The money they get from pan handling is way down, a lot of places have stopped taking cash, and a lot of places that have washrooms are closed. Just walking around downtown you can see a change in the mood (it was never good but it is getting a lot worse). Add to this a lot of people, especially restaurant workers, live paycheck to paycheck, have no savings and suddenly have no income. EI will help when they start getting it, but it will not be enough. People can avoid paying bills and rent for a month or two, but after a few days without food they will become unhinged.

I once tried a water fast. The first couple of days were uncomfortable but okay, but after three and a half days I started going crazy, completely obsessed with food.

We need to be vigilant about security - check your doors and windows, have weapons strategically placed, do not let smaller, weaker members of your family go out alone, always be aware of your surroundings, avoid confrontations but be ready to defend yourself.

And the moon shall turn red..and your family members will turn on you and conspire to sneak into your home and tie you up for your rolls of toilet paper and then the cow will jump over the moon and the dish will ran away with the spoon ..AHAHAHA fuckin relax...

 

[UsefulIdiot]

And the moon shall turn red..and your family members will turn on you and conspire to sneak into your home and tie you up for your rolls of toilet paper and the cow jumped over the moon and the dish ran away with the spoon ..AHAHAHA fuckin relax...

Again, maybe I deserve the pile on, time will tell, but a little caution will serve us all well. I can be an Idiot, but I am trying to be Useful.

 

[sy barite]

There are still lots of foods in most/all grocery stores. But no one knows for how long it will last. Keep in mind most of these goods come from different countries. Outside of Canada we have no control. It is possible distribution of goods can be halted without our knowledge given the situation most countries are in. This will become true in matter of time when they have to preserve their own existence...... Again, do not waste especially food and water!

I don't think you've thought this through. You are positing a situation where food becomes scarce? That seems to be a completely unwarranted supposition. If we got even close to the point where food was at risk, that problem would be much worse than the virus--by orders of magnitude. Comparatively speaking, a 3% death rate would look like a low price to pay. If EVERYONE in Canada got the virus, and 3% died, we'd be looking at about 1 million dead. But if food is scarce and law and order break down, you'd be looking at MUCH greater death and suffering. Before that happens, they'd send everyone back to work, with overtime.

 

[sy barite]

....I can be an Idiot, but I am trying to be Useful.

Problem is, as a self confessed idiot, you won't know enough to know what's useful. The wisest course of action in your case may be silence.

 

[UsefulIdiot]

Problem is, as a self confessed idiot, you won't know enough to know what's useful. The wisest course of action in your case may be silence.

Not going to happen because ...

 

[Bigusdickus]

We all need to be aware and cognisent of what is happening ,we all need to work together to get through this,we are in a much better situation than some other places in the world at present, a least we don't have a government raining artillery shells and missiles on us like in Syria. So let's keep things in perspective.

 

[OG_funguy]

Again, maybe I deserve the pile on, time will tell, but a little caution will serve us all well. I can be an Idiot, but I am trying to be Useful.

Has there ever been a precedent in North America for things to get that dire...

 

[therealcole]

I would like to relax as much as I can. But we are under a government who has no capacity to lead. Until now they are still being reactive without concrete plan. I don't think Canada has disaster recovery contingency at all. This is why when you are told to vote then you must vote! To all government employees, teachers, law enforcers, and union workers. Look at the leaders you put out there. You must be proud! I am sure your salaries are secured along with your pensions. Soon the government will become too large to support one another. It can happen when private companies start to fold. It is only a matter of time. Do not forget you are only there because of tax payers. Who wants a greedy cost centre employees! For once show some gratitude to tax payers paving good life to all of you! This is the time to return the favour! Volunteer if you must otherwise you will just remain leech and opportunistic peoplekind (an invented word from your leader).

There are still lots of foods in most/all grocery stores. But no one knows for how long it will last. Keep in mind most of these goods come from different countries. Outside of Canada we have no control. It is possible distribution of goods can be halted without our knowledge given the situation most countries are in. This will become true in matter of time when they have to preserve their own existence.

Relax is too relax. I would say everyone should be rational and keep a sane mind. Let us not hoard any kind of goods. Buy only what is needed or have them stored properly. Consume only what is necessary. Avoid waste. Again, do not waste especially food and water!

Fear monger much? This government was elected by the people. Let this government govern. The people can vote them out when the time is right. This is not that time. This problem is not local to Canada. It is world wide.
The food is not an issue aside from these idiots hoarding for no reason. Countries will not stop exporting foods because the grow more then they need. Food is a huge source of income to the countries that export as well as it is a source of income for so many people.
It is people like you who cause so many issues out there.
This is a problem that the world will solve. The biggest concern is people like you not doing anything constructive. Only causing fear for fears sake.
I really feel sorry for you and your lack of faith.
We being the world will get through this pandemic. Will everything work perfectly? Nope, because nothing works perfectly.
Suck it up. Help out when and where you can. Calm the fuck down.

 

[SJRich1973]

I don't think you've thought this through. You are positing a situation where food becomes scarce? That seems to be a completely unwarranted supposition. If we got even close to the point where food was at risk, that problem would be much worse than the virus--by orders of magnitude. Comparatively speaking, a 3% death rate would look like a low price to pay. If EVERYONE in Canada got the virus, and 3% died, we'd be looking at about 1 million dead. But if food is scarce and law and order break down, you'd be looking at MUCH greater death and suffering. Before that happens, they'd send everyone back to work, with overtime.

All the numbers, figures, digits and percentages out there unfortunately does not reflect what is true. Until now no one knows what the end result would be. I agree 3% death rate is low. But where did you get 3%? On what basis? If this number is conceivably close and the most it can get then government from different countries won't be in shambles as they are at this moment. Why? It is because nobody knows! So far only South Korea and United Kingdom are able to contain virus spread close to zero on daily basis. This is after they experience the early wrath of infections. Can we replicate them? It depends on the government and the people!

Despite governments declaration of all hands on deck still majority of constituents seem unfazed. Why? Just look at us here in Canada. As of today the 2,000+ cases out of 37.5M seems peanuts. But somehow leaders, politicians and bureaucrats are none stop in the news. Are they even the right people to expound the predicament we are in? It is extremely concerning for them making bold statements with insufficient information. Do they even have credibility to begin with?

I agree with Bigusdickus the need to be aware and cognizant of what is happening. We have to work together as civilized citizen. As long as this weak government will not do any further delays, inaction and uninformed decisions then we will be able to persevere. Again, we have to work and support one another! For once follow the government despite our differences in political beliefs.

Fellow Canadians...stay safe and healthy!

 

[SJRich1973]

Fear monger much? This government was elected by the people. Let this government govern. The people can vote them out when the time is right. This is not that time. This problem is not local to Canada. It is world wide.
The food is not an issue aside from these idiots hoarding for no reason. Countries will not stop exporting foods because the grow more then they need. Food is a huge source of income to the countries that export as well as it is a source of income for so many people.
It is people like you who cause so many issues out there.
This is a problem that the world will solve. The biggest concern is people like you not doing anything constructive. Only causing fear for fears sake.
I really feel sorry for you and your lack of faith.
We being the world will get through this pandemic. Will everything work perfectly? Nope, because nothing works perfectly.
Suck it up. Help out when and where you can. Calm the fuck down.

Have you thoroughly read what I wrote or you just wanted to spew what's in you mind? Is telling people to be rational and keeping sane mind instilling fear?

 

[sy barite]

Have you thoroughly read what I wrote or you just wanted to spew what's in you mind?

Oh the irony.

 

[Davelovezcurves]

Relax we are not near mad max type living. Worse case scenario a vaccine made in 1-1.5 year's. Or the social distancing and shutdowns keep infections low