agip wrote:
One thing I don't understand...
We have 50,000 deaths in this nation.
Over 2,000 per day
But the IHME model still has the nation at suffering 68,000 deaths by August 4.
The IHME people are clearly predicting a quick drop off in deaths. Starting now.
But everything we've seen across the world...implies a very slow drop in death counts.
Hope they are right.
That model assumes strong social distancing measures continue. But that seems to be a bad assumption.
Abuser Tricks
Controlling behavior
In the beginning an abuser will attribute controlling behavior to concern for the victim (for example, the victim's safety or decision-making skills). As this behavior progresses the situation will worsen, and the abuser may assume all control of finances or prevent the victim from coming and going freely.
Unrealistic expectations
An abuser expects the victim to meet all of the abuser's needs, to take care of everything emotionally and domestically.
Blames others for problems
An abuser will blame others for all problems or for the abuser's own shortcomings. Someone is always out to get the abuser or is an obstacle to the abuser's achievements. The victim or potential victim will be blamed for almost anything.
Hypersensitivity
An abusive person is easily insulted, perceiving the slightest setbacks as personal attacks.
Verbal abuse
This behavior involves saying things that are intended to be cruel and hurtful, cursing or degrading the victim, or putting down the victim's accomplishments.
Condescension
Light sarcasm and a sarcastic tone of voice should not be a constant part of your interactions with a partner.This can also include being the constant butt of your partner’s jokes. It can start off funny, which is why it often goes undetected, but over time condescension becomes belittling.
Manipulation
Sometimes it can be easy to spot a controlling personality, especially when someone continuously pushes their partner to do and say things they are not always comfortable with. Manipulation, on the other hand, can be more difficult to detect. It can be subtle, like turning situations around and putting the blame on the abused partner.
Demeaning Comments
If a partner puts you down using demeaning comments that refer to your race/ethnic background, gender, religion, background in general, it is unhealthy. This doesn’t even need to be consistent, if it happens once, it is no doubt going to happen again, and should not be normalized. A partner who loves and respects you will not use something that is an inherent part of you to put you down.
Blame
Blame is one of the most common forms of verbal abuse and involves constantly putting the blame for one’s actions onto their partner instead of taking responsibility for them. This can include blaming a partner for something they had nothing to do with, to blaming the partner for the abuser’s emotions.
Accusations
Often stemming from severe jealousy, repeated accusations are a form of verbal abuse. Being constantly accused of something often leads a partner to start questioning themselves on whether they are doing something wrong/dressing inappropriately.
Gaslighting
Gaslighting includes discounting a partner’s emotions and making them wonder if their feelings are meaningless and/or wrong. This is a very common form of emotional abuse, and often goes undetected, as it can be discreet and severely manipulative. Gaslighting can make one feel isolated and unable to express their feelings. People being gaslighted often find themselves apologizing for behavior that they never committed.
DRUMPF! DRUMPF! DRUMPF!
FREEDUMB! FREEDUMB! FREEDUMB!
If you're a Drumpf supporter at this point, there is something seriously wrong with you.
Sally Vix wrote:
I say this ....
1. Can you go back to only asking questions, or better yet not posting at all?
2. If you haven't noticed, there is LRC consensus (with exception of tzees trigged and ghost) that you are the dumbest poster ever. Trying to reverse that statement won't help you much.
The Trump administration is not providing accurate unemployment numbers. Here is something more accurate. The high estimate includes workers who have not been able to get a job for many months who are excluded from the official numbers. Nearly 23% employable Americans do not have jobs. The charts have not been adjusted for the 20+ millions people who have, so far, filed for unemployment during April. That number will end up at over 30 million.
http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data/unemployment-charts
Sally Vix wrote:
Smorbun wrote:
Wow. Ronny Jackson suggested Trump could live to be 200 years old. He's a drunk. MDs do not respect him at all. He's a fool. He can not make that determination without proper evaluation. You have caught Sally. The two of you are now tied as the dumbest people I have ever encountered. I didn't think Sally could be caught, but man, you put in quite a surge. Commenting on factual things is not for you.
I say this with the utmost respect Smoburn but I think YOU are the dumbest person I have ever encountered. Again, that is said with the utmost respect. Some dumb people can compensate for his or her dumbness but you don't have that capacity. I would suggest to throw some kindness arrows into your quiver. It would make you a less angry person.
Coming from you, that means nothing. I am not an angry person at all. Not ever. I believe in facts and science. You have no grasp of either and are prolific here with your stupidity. I give you no respect, because you don't deserve it. You are stupid beyond imagining, you admittedly berate your wife, you are a proven liar, and you have some very warped view of your own abilities. You are not an intellectual. You do not know what you're talking about with regard to politics or global warming or deer in headlights, and then you think it is ok to brag about berating your wife. You are a stupid, lying, horrible person, and I am as cool as a cucumber saying that. There is not emotion behind facts, and those are the facts about you.
I will say... wrote:
Sally Vix wrote:
Please post your real identity and where you live. That is libel. Post it unless you are a coward.
You admitted it yourself. Can't be libel.
Miami. I am waiting for you. You won't survive.
I don't have room in my life for more really stupid people, so quit with that. Sally and Rigged are enough.
Sally did not say he beat his wife. He said he berated her. Use a dictionary if you don't know the difference. Sally is an a$$hole, but that has a sliding scale, and he has not risen to the level of one who beats his wife. You are wrong and you owe Sally an apology.
Sally does not deserve an apology from anyone here. He is nothing more than a troll looking for attention. He is a 60 year old male model with women camping outside his door, and he who can still run a 15 minute 5k, so he claims.
the outdoors wrote:
The Trump administration is not providing accurate unemployment numbers. Here is something more accurate. The high estimate includes workers who have not been able to get a job for many months who are excluded from the official numbers. Nearly 23% employable Americans do not have jobs. The charts have not been adjusted for the 20+ millions people who have, so far, filed for unemployment during April. That number will end up at over 30 million.
http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data/unemployment-charts
Lets also throw in the fact that contracted workers have become an increasing part of the overall labor force, but they are not counted either... so the real overall number is probably disastrous.
the outdoors wrote:
Sally does not deserve an apology from anyone here. He is nothing more than a troll looking for attention. He is a 60 year old male model with women camping outside his door, and he who can still run a 15 minute 5k, so he claims.
Lol - he is a 300lb hairy ogre putting way too much work into trolling... but he still hasn't learned a thing. 3.9 LOLz
Trollminator wrote:
the outdoors wrote:
The Trump administration is not providing accurate unemployment numbers. Here is something more accurate. The high estimate includes workers who have not been able to get a job for many months who are excluded from the official numbers. Nearly 23% employable Americans do not have jobs. The charts have not been adjusted for the 20+ millions people who have, so far, filed for unemployment during April. That number will end up at over 30 million.
http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data/unemployment-chartsLets also throw in the fact that contracted workers have become an increasing part of the overall labor force, but they are not counted either... so the real overall number is probably disastrous.
It will be interesting to see what number Trump puts out there for U-3 for April. It is unlikely to reflect the possible 30 million people who will file for unemployment during April. Recently unemployed people who list COVID-19 as a reason for losing their jobs and getting unemployment will probably be moved to another listing. Trump may try to prevent the COVID-19 unemployed from appearing on the more comprehesive U-6 list.
This is the only campaign slogan you need:
https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.1108860935.3895/flat,750x,075,f-pad,750x1000,f8f8f8.jpg
He's a few months away from eating baby food full time.
the outdoors wrote:
The Trump administration is not providing accurate unemployment numbers. Here is something more accurate. The high estimate includes workers who have not been able to get a job for many months who are excluded from the official numbers. Nearly 23% employable Americans do not have jobs. The charts have not been adjusted for the 20+ millions people who have, so far, filed for unemployment during April. That number will end up at over 30 million.
http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data/unemployment-charts
This was stupid when it got pushed every month on LetsRun when the Obama administration's job reports came out and it's still stupid.
Be better.
Yeah, but he's not Trump.
People really, really hate Trump. Pure hate. Like 800m world record level hate.
They will go to the polls with vengeance in mind!
No one hates Biden.
the outdoors wrote:
Sally does not deserve an apology from anyone here. He is nothing more than a troll looking for attention. He is a 60 year old male model with women camping outside his door, and he who can still run a 15 minute 5k, so he claims.
Sally has a lot to be ripped on for, but he is not a wife beater. Anyone who says so should apologize to him.
L L wrote:
Yeah, but he's not Trump.
People really, really hate Trump. Pure hate. Like 800m world record level hate.
They will go to the polls with vengeance in mind!
No one hates Biden.
Then be prepared for massive disappointment. Hate does NOT win presidential elections. Nobody is in "love" with Dementia Joe.
Enjoy your loss.
L L wrote:
"There's one man who has made pain in my life a living hell and another man who has literally shepherded me through the grief process,"
Meghan McCain on why she is voting for Biden.
She's no liberal.
She is still butthurt because Trump said he liked people who were not captured.
She needs to grow up and put the country before her personal grudge.
