tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post6761915168506026074..comments2024-02-13T02:39:22.756-05:00Comments on EconomicPolicyJournal.com: David Stockman Asks Governor Cuomo the Big QuestionRobert Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-17944852193331165212020-04-20T08:04:45.381-04:002020-04-20T08:04:45.381-04:00averros, could you please explain how your first t...averros, could you please explain how your first two paragraphs relate to one another (pathology is not my area)? If antibodies comprise the mechanism of specific immunity, then isn't that as good as showing immunity from a past or current infection? Are you saying that you could have antibodies but not be immune?The NAPsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631781625841157567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-12243148473388488012020-04-20T05:59:00.289-04:002020-04-20T05:59:00.289-04:00Suggestion - use your real name yourself first bef...Suggestion - use your real name yourself first before berating others.<br /><br />As for me, I'm keeping my professional persona separate from my personal life and opinions. After all, I work among leftist humaniform hamsters, and don't care to spook them, as it will cause material damage to my ability to make a living.averroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741658997038386075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-5188472233060305432020-04-20T05:56:24.465-04:002020-04-20T05:56:24.465-04:00Antibody tests don't show immunity, they show ...Antibody tests don't show immunity, they show past or current infection.<br /><br />Also, antibodies are the alarms of the specific immunity, they detect the infected cells and pathogens. They actually comprise (with immune cells like T-cells and B-cells) the mechanism of specific immunity.<br /><br />Given that several countries already have the epidemic nearly gone, it is VERY safe to averroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741658997038386075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-1087850297974200062020-04-17T22:42:18.051-04:002020-04-17T22:42:18.051-04:00Suggestion - comments should be made by real peopl...Suggestion - comments should be made by real people with real names who have an active interest in economic discusion and debate. Posting as "anonymous" or using other sobriquets diminshes intelligent and informed discourse. We should all know who we are conversing with regarding economic topics. Over to you, Bob.....dsuchanekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213405768293530254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-44109127804935038032020-04-17T16:41:59.105-04:002020-04-17T16:41:59.105-04:00If by "almost everyone" you mean both pa...If by "almost everyone" you mean both parties to transactions not just businesses, then I'll trust the business owners, employees, and customers over the government to assess the risks and benefits to engage in any transactions. Too often we strive for perfection (impossible) when excellence (as perceived by customers) will suffice because everyone learns from everyone's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-11610662939396886592020-04-17T14:14:03.361-04:002020-04-17T14:14:03.361-04:00OK, I lied: another post:
I'm not a fan of W...OK, I lied: another post:<br /><br />I'm not a fan of WHO, but some of their output may be useful. Just out: no evidence antibody tests show immunity<br /><br />https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/17/who-issues-warning-on-coronavirus-testing-theres-no-evidence-antibody-tests-show-immunity.html<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-37934440044639966502020-04-17T13:43:50.021-04:002020-04-17T13:43:50.021-04:00Sorry if you feel offended by any of my comments; ...Sorry if you feel offended by any of my comments; I tried to stick to facts, but communicating in terse comments is awkward, at best. But for you to ask questions, clearly without investigating indicates to me your goal is likely more to present an agenda, rather than gather facts. If wrong, I apologize.<br /><br />For the record, I've read this blog, several times daily, for at least 15 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-38198850661266142722020-04-17T12:49:31.921-04:002020-04-17T12:49:31.921-04:00Re #5, how can a government have any credibility i...Re #5, how can a government have any credibility in the quest to "protect individual rights" when it tramples on these rights to finance itself through taxes and to seize land with violence?The NAPsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631781625841157567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-5451643639891892952020-04-17T12:31:46.119-04:002020-04-17T12:31:46.119-04:00Yup, the vaccine 18 months, while the microchip i...Yup, the vaccine 18 months, while the microchip is ready now courtesy of Mr. Wm. Gates. <br />So we can be thankful for that. <br />Now they just have to make both mandatory. <br />(Bill's working on it, so no worries.) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-1453570199826231712020-04-17T12:20:17.646-04:002020-04-17T12:20:17.646-04:001) It seems to me that David Stockman's assess...1) It seems to me that David Stockman's assessment is not brought into question by the articles you cite; he is using official numbers, and is not refuting them, but simply interpreting them to show that the situation is not what it is being portrayed to be by the politicians. In fact, the first article you cite does not support your statement, as it points out the large number of hospital Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-85565946694662937052020-04-17T11:40:41.093-04:002020-04-17T11:40:41.093-04:00So more than 60% who died were less than age 65. ...So more than 60% who died were less than age 65. Everyone certainly should feel safe now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-18617231086000541402020-04-17T10:53:43.565-04:002020-04-17T10:53:43.565-04:00"Ninety percent of the infected health care p..."Ninety percent of the infected health care patients were not hospitalized. Of the 8% to 10% who were, up to 5% were admitted to intensive care. Among the 27 who died, 10 were 65 years old or older."<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-40140720113607004292020-04-17T10:43:54.624-04:002020-04-17T10:43:54.624-04:00Just out, re health care workers & covid, incl...Just out, re health care workers & covid, including ages, etc:<br /><br />https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20200416/thousands-of-health-care-workers-sickened-by-covid-19-and-27-dead-cdc-report-says-but-theres-probably-more<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-14563244633284309812020-04-17T10:10:28.277-04:002020-04-17T10:10:28.277-04:00Thanks for reading / thinking about my comment.
1...<br /><br />Thanks for reading / thinking about my comment.<br /><br />1. Have you searched re health care workers & covid deaths? Just a couple:<br /><br />https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/health/doctors-coronavirus-health-care-hit-harder/index.html<br /><br />https://www.huffpost.com/entry/health-care-workers-world-covid-19_n_5e7b343dc5b620022ab3c832<br /><br />Sadly, most of the health Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-90429664998287481362020-04-17T08:37:21.275-04:002020-04-17T08:37:21.275-04:00For Anonymous at 7:20 AM :
You promised a few fac...For Anonymous at 7:20 AM :<br /><br />You promised a few facts. Can you please provide some facts for your statement:<br /><br />>> Not only has covid-19 resulted in cases & deaths of much younger people, but RNs & MDs, whom are generally younger, healthier, & use to heavy stress, have not only contacted, but also died from covid-19. <<<br /><br />And this one: <br /><br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-22891738531767815412020-04-17T07:20:29.837-04:002020-04-17T07:20:29.837-04:00A few facts to counter you & Stockman's mo...A few facts to counter you & Stockman's mostly political argument:<br /><br />1. Just because the 80+ group have deaths at a higher rate than 30 - 50 year-old group, does NOT mean that it "pinpointedly attacks the old, the frail ..."<br /><br /> You each act as if you have discovered some new principle. Other than wars & related, every year since Adam & Eve, 80 yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-39102769751690182902020-04-17T02:47:39.208-04:002020-04-17T02:47:39.208-04:00Good comment I read on another blog:
“I’m a CPA &...<br /><br />Good comment I read on another blog:<br /><br />“I’m a CPA & we’ve stopped preparing tax returns for over 2 weeks now to assist our small business clients obtain SBA loans. We’re overwhelmed and our clients’ businesses are dying. There’s the child care operator – an “essential” service, but she has zero customers & calls daily crying. There’s the 50 year old independent RV Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com