Sniper

Why does EVERY thread fall into the abyss of kitchen appliances and dinner meat? Maybe this forum needs a new name?

I use to live in No. Jersey.. Jus sayin...

I'm up for that! That's a good starting point. Keep all the undesirables up there!

My wife never thought so... Today she does!! Winning!!

Even the Liberals in NY are waking up: ....."The demand for firearms at Coliseum Gun Traders Ltd in Nassau County was so high Tuesday that manager Kevin Romano said they’re only letting small groups of people into the store at a time. On Tuesday afternoon, a line of about 30 people stretched outside the store. David Straus, 53, who lives in New York City, said he was there to buy a shotgun because he fears what people might do if their jobs are cut. “I think it’s better to be safe than sorry. I don’t know what’s going to happen if things get worse and people don’t have jobs,” he said. A 48-year-old Staten Island resident was waiting in line to buy ammunition with his 11- and 16-year-old sons. “The problem is when you have the government getting involved in your daily life, closing stores and shutting down people’s opportunity to make money and feed their families, they begin not to respect each other’s borders,” said the man, who declined to give his name. https://nypost.com/2020/03/17/new-yorkers-flock-to-gun-stores-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/ What's the chance Trump overtakes Obama as "The Best Gun Salesman Ever", with this meltdown?

First it was food and toilet paper, now it's guns. Americans worried about the impact of coronavirus have been lining up at gun stores across the country, arming themselves as fear of social unrest and food shortages have sparked a surge in preparedness. https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/americans-rush-buy-firearms-covid-19-stokes-fears-unrest

Maybe it's these people who are buying these firearms, since they just lost their jobs, and will need to rely on another way to get their groceries???? ...." New Jersey’s online unemployment application system crashed Monday due to a huge spike in applications as non-essential businesses were forced to close in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday. “We saw a record number of unemployment applications yesterday,” Murphy said at an afternoon news conference in in which officials announced the number of statewide cases has climbed to 267. "The state system crashed.” State Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Rob Asaro-Angelo said 15,000 people applied Monday. Unemployment applications in the state have increased “12 fold” this week, Asaro-Angelo said. https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/03/record-number-of-unemployment-applications-crashed-njs-website-murphy-says.html Then Murphy say this: ...."The governor, meanwhile, implored businesses to continue paying workers to make sure they are still eligible for potential federal relief measures that have been proposed. “Not paying employees now might prevent them from taking advantage of these," Murphy said. So, this asshat closes businesses but expects the business owners to continue to cut paychecks??? What an ass!!

Incrementalism.... what's next tomorrow? NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday ordered closing all indoor malls and amusement parks and centers in New Jersey as 89 new cases were reported . Murphy said he's closing all the indoor malls and amusement parks and centers at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and for the duration of the crisis. "This is how we will be able to stay strong," Murphy said.

Exactly... Here it gets even better, the majority who test positive, 86%, don't even know they have it: “Stealth” coronavirus cases are fueling the pandemic, with a staggering 86% of people infected walking around undetected, a new study says. The findings indicated that these undocumented infections with no or mild symptoms — known as “stealth” cases — were behind two-thirds of the reported patients. “The majority of these infections are mild, with few symptoms at all,” Shaman said, Mercury News reported. “People may not recognize it. Or they think they have a cold.” https://nypost.com/2020/03/17/86-of-people-with-coronavirus-are-walking-around-undetected-study-says/

If you were dead, why would the debts matter??

Figured I'd start a new thread for this, as some here could benefit from it. I know I will... I really wasn't looking forward to sending a big check on April 15th... ....."Taxpayers will get a three-month reprieve to file their 2019 income tax returns, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday at a press conference. As part of its coronavirus response, the federal government will also give filers 90 days to pay income taxes due on up to $1 million in tax owed, Mnuchin said in Washington. The reprieve on that amount would cover many pass-through entities and small businesses, he said. During that three-month deferral period, taxpayers won’t be subject to interest and penalties, he said. The tax deadline delay pushes the due date for last year’s returns and taxes from April 15 to July 15. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/17/treasury-and-irs-to-delay-tax-deadline-by-90-days.html

Wait.. hold on... I represent that remark too! It's only going to get worse... I saw last night the NY State unemployment servers crashed due to overload.

Just came back from my local Walmart.... needed some entertainment. The sheep are STILL panicking.. Here are the milk, water, toilet paper and paper towel aisles, wonder if the supply trucks are even running:

Add to that, once the paycheck to paycheck population, who were just got let go from their closed businesses/jobs, expect interesting times, when desperation kicks in, and they know cops aren't showing up for burglary calls.. So, what are you going to do when the "tweakers" show up for an unplanned visit, and the local LEO's decide they aren't coming, because they're afraid of an infection?

I've actually received a bunch of Nixle alerts that the PoPos have changed the way they are responding to calls. Minor stuff is being done on the phone or online. Major incidents their telling people they will meet them on their front lawns... Hint: You're on you own.... plan accordingly...

Reading..... This can't be, we've been told here, over and over, that all restaurants are staying open doing take-out only.

That's the biggest difference between being a Conservative or a Liberal, being self reliant versus expecting the nanny state to take care of you. Glad you finally left the dark side.

Who knew that my lead/brass investments would be worth more than my stock market investments!

Here's a interesting graphic on the History of Pandemics and the death toll. I remember a bunch of them. What I DON'T remember is the states and country being shut down for any of them. Does anyone else? Also, look at where the Covid-19 fits in:

And, how long do you think they can continue to lose money? Using the term "open for business" is a questionable statement, when they're losing the majority of their regular business. Here's an article where many local places were asked about their plans. Many are closing. The ones that try to do take out and delivery will probably be short lived. https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/dining/2020/03/16/coronavirus-nj-restaurants-offering-takeout/5049614002/

I'm still trying to figure that out. Certainly the media is hyping this up BIG time, and many of them want Trump to fail. They couldn't get him with the Russians or impeachment, so maybe they think this is it, this time. It's not a secret that even the political class gets their talking points from MSM, even Trump. Yes, we can play the "possibly" game until the cows come how. I don't deal with hypotheticals, I rather deal with data. As I have posted multiple times, look at the data (infections and deaths from Covid versus seasonal flu), The infections started about a month apart, but the flu numbers are at least 20X worse, yet NO ONE cares about that. I also posted the data from the Diamond Princess, which is very telling. Everyone, including the media, is ignoring that data.... Why??? Because is doesn't paint the Doom and Gloom picture the media is hoping for. Seriously... cut back on the caffeine or Red Bull... you take singular words too literally... Get a bucket of water and out your hair on fire out... You're not going to die from Covid...

You're going to get that wish really soon too: ...."As coronavirus cases in New Jersey surged to 178, with 80 new cases Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy said he will mobilize the National Guard to slow the spread of the virus. Murphy said the national guard could assist in "anyway necessary," such as passing out meals after New Jersey schools close, helping with drive-through virus testing, reopening wings of shuttered hospitals, and helping to convert buildings for quarantines if needed." https://www.app.com/story/news/new-jersey/2020/03/16/nj-coronavirus-cases-surge-176/5060003002/

Is it better to be judged by 12 versus being carried by 6?

I just received a email from Target Sports. They're saying expect a 10 day delay in shipping due to increased demand.

No, I pay attention what certain people are saying, I'm NOT one with my head in the sand. Here is an example to what I said: ....."San Francisco is ordering residents to stay inside as the city tries to contain a coronavirus outbreak there, Mayor London Breed said Monday. The city “will require people to stay home except for essential needs,” she said over Twitter, adding that essential stores and necessary government functions will remain open. Breed is expected to announce a “shelter-in-place” order for the next three weeks at a press conference later Monday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/16/san-francisco-orders-residents-to-stay-inside-except-for-essential-needs.html See, their starting with self-quarantine for 3 weeks, mandatory will be next. You can believe it not, that's your choice. That part was a joke, lighten up Francis, I know that wasn't going to happen tonight. Once again, I look at the future, there's a risk/benefit to the BIG picture. Which is worse for the overall country, having a group of old people die, or putting 330,000,000 of ALL the population through a major depression. I think long term, I believe you think about today and tomorrow only. Yes, there is a health event taking place, but it's way less minor than the overall seasonal flu. But, the response to the Covid FAR exceeds the logic. You'll see in the future... So, you're OK with a major depression with millions of people out of work, as a response to 3,400 infections and 68 deaths in the country over the last few months? We lose more people in car wrecks EVERY day!!! Yet the media and governments are treating it like it's 10X worse.... why is that?