COVID-19 - On the Ground

[twocoach]

The hysteria over Kyrie Irving is dumb.

[Deleted User 863]

just heard that nearly 1 in 5 US households have had to delay surgeries due to selfish, unvaccinated idiots filling up hospitals

Does that include elective surgeries?

[Deleted User 887]

what will effect ny'ers lives more on the day to day? no kyrie irving? or 16,700 less cops on the streets?

Some/many NY'ers? No Kyrie.

I walked out of my apartment building today and there was a police car parked in front.
I looked and noticed there were about 10 police cars on my street. I asked the officer what was going on. His response, "I don't know, I'm doing my business". My response, "I assumed you might know. I'm sorry to have bothered you. I hope you have a good and safe day". His response, "I told you, I don't know, I'm doing my business". I walked away.
A block away I noticed what was going on. A police officer that was shot in the head was leaving the rehab facility and going home. There were at least 100 cops outside the entrance there to celebrate. Nice and great gesture.
Meanwhile, the officer I asked really didn't know what was going on? Child please! I choose to assume he didn't give a shit or just felt a need to be a dick towards me. Either way, why?
As I proceeded to walk west on Erie Street a woman ran a red light, almost hit me, then almost sideswiped a police car. A cop saw EVERYTHING. I said to the officer - "She's whacked out. Not sure if she's drunk or on drugs or having a mental episode but she's clearly not right in the head". His response, "she's a bad driver", he shrugged his shoulders, and he didn't do a single fucking thing.
I said, "Well I hope she doesn't kill someone or herself".
Point of my sharing that is I feel this city (Chicago) could benefit from an extra 16,700 (or even 2 more) cops but unfortunately I think 16,698 of them might be basically worthless.

As far as Kyrie, I have very mixed feelings. So easy for others to criticize or praise him and yet I feel most of those doing the criticizing and praising don't take EVERYTHING in to account.

[Deleted User 89]

just heard that nearly 1 in 5 US households have had to delay surgeries due to selfish, unvaccinated idiots filling up hospitals

Does that include elective surgeries?

i would imagine, but i’m not sure

the example given was a woman who was supposed to have surgery for severe endometriosis. she is in Idaho, but the statistic was nationwide, i believe

it was a story on the local npr/public radio station...might have been Morning Edition

[jhawks99]

just heard that nearly 1 in 5 US households have had to delay surgeries due to selfish, unvaccinated idiots filling up hospitals

Does that include elective surgeries?

Mrs 99's knee replacement was elective. She was in a lot of unnecessary pain for months and had to miss a lot of work because they weren't doing elective surgeries.

[Deleted User 89]

just heard that nearly 1 in 5 US households have had to delay surgeries due to selfish, unvaccinated idiots filling up hospitals

Does that include elective surgeries?

Mrs 99's knee replacement was elective. She was in a lot of unnecessary pain for months and had to miss a lot of work because they weren't doing elective surgeries.

and i almost said something along those lines in my response...that just because they are categorized as “elective”, doesn’t make their postponement any more convenient (not that illy was necessarily implying that with his question)

the story specifically mentioned detrimental health impacts, not just inconveniences, that were resulting from such delays

[Deleted User 863]

just heard that nearly 1 in 5 US households have had to delay surgeries due to selfish, unvaccinated idiots filling up hospitals

Does that include elective surgeries?

Mrs 99's knee replacement was elective. She was in a lot of unnecessary pain for months and had to miss a lot of work because they weren't doing elective surgeries.

Was that pre vaccine?

Postponed due to the hospital overflowing? or due to the hospitals safety precautions?

[jhawks99]

Post vaccine. All of the hospitals here quit doing elective surgeries because they were filling up with selfish a-holes who refused to get the vaccine cuz muh rahhhts.

[Deleted User 863]

Post vaccine. All of the hospitals here quit doing elective surgeries because they were filling up with selfish a-holes who refused to get the vaccine cuz muh rahhhts.

You're in Kentucky right?

Our hospitals around here in central IL have seemingly done pretty well for the most part. Goes to show that not all hospitals are created equally.

[Deleted User 89]

Post vaccine. All of the hospitals here quit doing elective surgeries because they were filling up with selfish a-holes who refused to get the vaccine cuz muh rahhhts.

You're in Kentucky right?

Our hospitals around here in central IL have seemingly done pretty well for the most part. Goes to show that not all hospitals are created equally.

goes to show that generally, people in illinois are smarter than people in kentucky, idaho or utah

[Deleted User 863]

Post vaccine. All of the hospitals here quit doing elective surgeries because they were filling up with selfish a-holes who refused to get the vaccine cuz muh rahhhts.

You're in Kentucky right?

Our hospitals around here in central IL have seemingly done pretty well for the most part. Goes to show that not all hospitals are created equally.

goes to show that generally, people in illinois are smarter than people in kentucky, idaho or utah

That's a scary thought.

[Deleted User 887]

You're in Kentucky right?

Our hospitals around here in central IL have seemingly done pretty well for the most part. Goes to show that not all hospitals are created equally.

goes to show that generally, people in illinois are smarter than people in kentucky, idaho or utah

That's a scary thought.

I have shared my "scary thoughts" about the largest (bed wise) hospital in Illinois.
I'll remind you, if you need a "bed" in the Emergency Room, there is a very good chance you'll be fucked.
As far as elective surgeries, I believe Northwestern shut them all down during the height of the pandemic. Not too sure what the status is now. I know I could get a few "necessary" procedures done if I chose to.
Usually big differences between elective, necessary, and urgent need.

[CrimsonNBlue]

US opening to vaxxed tourists beginning Nov. 8.

[randylahey]

US opening to vaxxed tourists beginning Nov. 8.

Also open to illegals 24/7/365

Doesn't matter if you're vaxxed or not

[randylahey]

just heard that nearly 1 in 5 US households have had to delay surgeries due to selfish, unvaccinated idiots filling up hospitals

Good thing we fired all those Healthcare workers huh

[randylahey]

Mandating a unnecessary vaccine for a virus will have that effect

[Deleted User 89]

just heard that nearly 1 in 5 US households have had to delay surgeries due to selfish, unvaccinated idiots filling up hospitals

Good thing we fired all those Healthcare workers huh

they should’ve taken they’re oaths more seriously, huh?

[Wiff]

Pandering to the dumbest subset of the population will have that effect

fyp

[randylahey]

just heard that nearly 1 in 5 US households have had to delay surgeries due to selfish, unvaccinated idiots filling up hospitals

Good thing we fired all those Healthcare workers huh

they should’ve taken they’re oaths more seriously, huh?

what oath is that

[Deleted User 89]

google is your friend, plus it’s been mentioned here already

shame you don’t know...makes it seem like you’re position is coming from a place of ignorance