first bird flu, now swine flu

[furie]

US medical authorities expressed strong concern Friday about an unprecedented multi-strain swine flu outbreak that has killed at least 60 people in Mexico and infected seven people in the United States.

"It's very obvious that we are very concerned. We've stood up emergency operation centers," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) spokesman Dave Daigle told AFP.

One major source of concern was that the virus included strains from different types of flu.

"This is the first time that we've seen an avian strain, two swine strains and a human strain," said Daigle, adding that the virus had influenza strains from European and Asian swine, but not from North American swine. (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.424c5b4c93103272a5d7bbabb402fde a.c1&show_article=1)

[ToiletCrusher]

And I thought the bird flu was scary.

[~Katja~]

wow, Rose, don't take your pig to Mexico!

[A.J.]

I'll be safe in Doha.

[RoseBlood]

wow, Rose, don't take your pig to Mexico!

He may want to release his swine flu on all Mexicans. I think he hates them, cause the neighbors lawn guys tease him and make kissy faces at him and so he chases them.

Btw.. I got the flu shot, am I protected? :unsure:

[~Katja~]

He may want to release his swine flu on all Mexicans. I think he hates them, cause the neighbors lawn guys tease him and make kissy faces at him and so he chases them.

Btw.. I got the flu shot, am I protected? :unsure:

not likely as it is a different string , but he also would have to been exposed to it to even have it.
How would he like to live in PA in my backyard for a bit... I have been thinking about getting a sheep :)

[King Hippos Bandaid]

hope fried and dead pig are not contagious

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Think talk radio will blame this on illegal aliens?

[LordJezo]

Doesn't anyone think this is sort of suspicious?

Bird, human, and pig all in one?

I've been talking for a while now about possible ways to reduce the human population and now we have some crazy sci fi sickness wreaking havoc with only more death to come.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=090424171617.hbql8l5y&show_article=1

At least 16 dead already.

Much like how blacks were given syphilis decades ago as part of a secret government experiment..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Study_of_Untreated_Syphilis_in_the_Negro_ Male

..this flu outbreak could easily be the same thing, except on a much grander scale. Seeing how it's already international shows that it's larger than any one country and it's leadership, global control is starting to tighten.

[TheMojoPin]

If the world was just, Jezo would have been the victim of one of his "conspriacy theories" years ago.

[Coach]

I recall swine flu was a big concern when I was a kid..1970's-1980's?

[LordJezo]

If the world was just, Jezo would have been the victim of one of his "conspriacy theories" years ago.

Of course, the left wishing death on the right.

It's one of the things that is coming to light with things like the birdpigman flu that is now striking us down.

[weekapaugjz]

Of course, the left wishing death on the right.

It's one of the things that is coming to light with things like the birdpigman flu that is now striking us down.

Its the government, maaan!

[LordJezo]

Its the government, maaan!

No, it's not.

This is well above any established and known government.

[weekapaugjz]

No, it's not.

This is well above any established and known government.

Its the free masons, maaan!

[topless_mike]

probably some uber top secret cell or govt project that even top commanders dont know about.

just in the movies? hmmmmmmm

or just natures way of human population control.

[sr71blackbird]

From what I am reading, this seems like a modified virus which makes me very nervous. Considering the lengths that the Mexican government is going through to contain this is extraordinary. Now its in the US though. I suspect this will spread swiftly along the southwest and into CA, then eastward. This could be a pandemic and I bet this will be on everyones news within a few days.

[Coach]

From what I am reading, this seems like a modified virus which makes me very nervous. Considering the lengths that the Mexican government is going through to contain this is extraordinary. Now its in the US though. I suspect this will spread swiftly along the southwest and into CA, then eastward. This could be a pandemic and I bet this will be on everyones news within a few days.
They said on michael Savage (not the most reliable source, I know) that they suspect 10 cases already in NYC in High Schoolers that went there on a school trip. I dunno if I believe it though.
I also heard on regular news that Roche's Termaflu or close in name is the only thing that works against it...Coincidence? Hmmmmmmmmmm ........

[PapaBear]

It's Tamiflu. What's interesting, is the flu that was going around this past Winter wasn't stopped at all by Tamiflu.

[led37zep]

Holy shit...Chris the Cop isn't going to like this thread one bit.

[SatCam]

thank god we built that wall!

[WampusCrandle]

i'm just watching Hippo's place of residence to see if he drops ... swine flu will hit him hardest.

[HBox]

This is spreading rapidly, 8 cases already in NYC. (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30398682/)

Worries that the new swine flu strain that has killed as many as 68 people and sickened more than 1,000 across Mexico has “pandemic potential” increased with the announcement that the virus had spread to Kansas, and likely to New York City.

On Saturday, two new cases of swine flu were confirmed in Kansas. And New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden announced that tests showed that eight New York schoolchildren had a type A influenza virus that was likely the swine flu.

Samples have been sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for further testing for confirmation. The students showed mild flu symptoms.

[FezsAssistant]

I'm looking forward to fish flu. Air, land, sea baby.

[west milly Tom]

1010 wins NY just reported 200 confirmed cases in nyc, queens to be specific.

[Fallon]

1010 wins NY just reported 200 confirmed cases in nyc, queens to be specific.

Dirty bums.

[SatCam]

bird flu is the best thing that could happen to queens.


no offense to anyone here from queens

[disneyspy]

with all due respect,Queens sucks and i said with all due respect

[CurseoftheBambi]

http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/local/local_story_115145845.html


In other news Texan Governor who wants to seceed from the USA is calling out for fed aid to prevent swine outbreaks.

I thought He wanted to leave the country now he wants that socialist meds! :nono:

[LordJezo]

Watch as the death approaches your town:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=106484775090296685271.0004681a37b713f6b5950&ll=39.548397,-104.873385&spn=62.487058,88.330078&z=4

[MacVittie]

I'm not saying that Susan Boyle is responsible for swine flu, all I know is that there was no swine flu, Susan Boyle sang on television, and now there's swine flu.

[The Jays]

The kids from St. Francis Prep went to Cancun for their high school spring break.

First, Natalee Holloway disappears on her high school spring break.

Now, a bunch of high school kids on spring break in Cancun come back and bring swine flu with them.

Clearly, we need to stop high schoolers from going on spring break to foreign countries.

[sr71blackbird]

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[TooLowBrow]

I recall swine flu was a big concern when I was a kid..1970's-1980's?

Swine flu 'debacle' of 1976

"The government wanted everyone to get vaccinated," Ward said. "But the epidemic never really broke out. It was a threat that never materialized."
The swine flu brush of 1976 -- some call it a debacle -- holds crucial lessons for the government and health officials who must decide how to react to the new swine flu threat in the days and weeks ahead, said those involved in the 1976 experience.

[sr71blackbird]

I was just talking to my friend tonight about this. She did not remember it. I remember hearing about this when I was a kid. What was the debacle about? Mismanagement and a non epidemic? I hope we get this thing nipped in the bud. I think that otherwise we will be hurting from this. Not that the flu itself kills people, its the effects of it. It effects you the same as any other flu.

[TheMojoPin]

Eh, I'm not too worried. It's the youth and the elderly that need to be vaccinated.

[PapaBear]

Eh, I'm not too worried. It's the youth and the elderly that need to be vaccinated.
And teachers. There's no way I'd want to be exposed to the amount of viruses and shit that they are exposed to.

[Knowledged_one]

My hope is that we get a pandemic that kills enough people that it opens up some jobs for me

[epo]

We'll all be fine if we use our neti pots.

[HBox]

Eh, I'm not too worried. It's the youth and the elderly that need to be vaccinated.

Unless it's like the Spanish Flu that killed mostly 19-35 year olds by turning their strong immune systems against themselves.

[HBox]

I was just talking to my friend tonight about this. She did not remember it. I remember hearing about this when I was a kid. What was the debacle about? Mismanagement and a non epidemic? I hope we get this thing nipped in the bud. I think that otherwise we will be hurting from this. Not that the flu itself kills people, its the effects of it. It effects you the same as any other flu.

The last flu pandemic killed 2.5%. This so far has about a 6% mortality rate. But people have only been killed in Mexico. People in poorer nations have weaker immune systems in general and less access to medical care. Nobody had died here yet which is encouraging. However the strain could still mutate to become more dangerous. And even if it doesn't it's a virus that no one has any antibodies for.

[drusilla]

The kids from St. Francis Prep went to Cancun for their high school spring break.

First, Natalee Holloway disappears on her high school spring break.

Now, a bunch of high school kids on spring break in Cancun come back and bring swine flu with them.

Clearly, we need to stop high schoolers from going on spring break to foreign countries.

clearly everyone needs to just carry around purell

[hammersavage]

Soap AND water. Who knew?

[drusilla]

remember, you have to use the two together

[TooLowBrow]

i have water in a bottle and soap in one pocket. im safe

[TheMojoPin]

Unless it's like the Spanish Flu that killed mostly 19-35 year olds by turning their strong immune systems against themselves.

Yeah, but the Spanish aren't shit these days.

[A.J.]

Soap AND water. Who knew?

And also avoid human contact and public transportation. Or as I call it "my daily routine".

[LordJezo]

The hysteria is growing. It's now being called both a targetting virus towards hispanics and a tool to get martial law deployed.

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread458150/pg4

So far I havn't heard of any negro people getting the virus? Nor any asians or whites getting any serious symptoms like the hispanics. This does look very suspicious indeed :-/


Most here on ATS have been waiting for SHTF, for them to find ANY reason to deploy martial law.

Maybe all the banks will be closed with military tanks parked outside. I just see more to it than the flu.

[Hottub]

I drink beer. I don't have Swine Flu.

It's science, dammit!

[epo]

I think Senator Susan Collins (http://collins.senate.gov/public/continue.cfm?FuseAction=PressRoom.Articles&ContentRecord_id=46d6e846-802a-23ad-4ccd-8f37bc42d004&Region_id=&Issue_id=&CFId=960&CFToken=38005608)is trying to kill Lord Jezo!

After meeting with Mr. Obama, Sen. Collins expressed concern about a number of spending provisions, including $780 million for pandemic-flu preparedness. "I have no doubt that the president is willing to negotiate in good faith, that he wants to have a bipartisan bill," Sen. Collins said.

Look at her brag about her cost-cutting murders right on the government website!

Either that or this is totally overblown and I'll just keep using my neti pot.

[LordJezo]

Of course it's one of the big players in the flu market that just happens to be working on a vaccine.

http://www.futurefastforward.com/component/content/article/1517

Baxter Labs, the same company that just happened to ship live bird flu across the world now just happens to be looking to gain a huge amount of cash over this new virus.

This is like a bad movie, but the pieces are so obvious in the whole thing.

[angrymissy]

The hysteria is growing. It's now being called both a targetting virus towards hispanics and a tool to get martial law deployed.

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread458150/pg4

Dude, you're posting links from fucking ATS.

Now I know where you get your tinfoil from.

[TheMojoPin]

Of course it's one of the big players in the flu market that just happens to be working on a vaccine.

http://www.futurefastforward.com/component/content/article/1517

Baxter Labs, the same company that just happened to ship live bird flu across the world now just happens to be looking to gain a huge amount of cash over this new virus.

This is like a bad movie, but the pieces are so obvious in the whole thing.

Uh, yeah, who would you expect to be most likely to have or develop something to combat the flu? What do you expect, some hardworking little local vaccine -maker putting the shit out from his garage?

[WampusCrandle]

bloomberg is on tv right now, saying there are up to 150 deaths in mexico, and there are US cases in Oklahoma, Ohio, a few kids at St. Francis Prep School in Queens, and a few other states.

oh boy.

[Dude!]

obama was in mexico
very recently
getting coughed on
and sneezed on
by the mexican masses

wouldn't it be ironic
if obama is the carrier
who brought this virus
to the USA!!

ironic?

or his Al Qaida plan all along!!

[foodcourtdruide]

obama was in mexico
very recently
getting coughed on
and sneezed on
by the mexican masses

wouldn't it be ironic
if obama is the carrier
who brought this virus
to the USA!!

ironic?

or his Al Qaida plan all along!!

With some of the insane conspiracy theories on this board, I'm 90% sure you're joking.

[drusilla]

Date: Mon 27 Apr 10:39:13 EDT 2009
From: "Janet > Add To Address Book
Subject: [Employees] Swine Flu
To: <employees@>

Good Morning!



By now, most of you are aware of the of the potential for a major flu outbreak in New York State. The local county departments of health as well as the New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control are keeping a close eye on the situation. At this point there are no reported cases in the Capital District area. The news media is doing a fine job of reporting the situation and I am one of those who are connected to the CDC alert system so we will continue to give you up-dates as well.

If you wish to do your own monitoring of the situation you may access the information that CDC has released to the public at:

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_001



I know that you have heard all this before but below you will find some reminders of how to do your part in protecting your health.



1 Avoid close contact.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2 Stay home when you are sick.

If you have a fever, stay home from work, school, and/or errands. You will help prevent others including your co-workers from contracting your illness. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.. Please understand that to protect the college community if you miss work due to flu-like symptoms you will be required to produce a note from your physician and return through the College Health Service regardless of the number of work days you have missed.

3 Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and immediately dispose of the tissue in a waste container. Then wash your hands immediately. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4 Clean your hands often.

Frequently washing your hands or using hand sanitizer will help protect you from germs.

5 Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

6 Practice other good health habits.

Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Thanks for your time and attention to this matter.

Janet



it's the same way you protect yourself from the common cold you morons! you're supposed to know to do this shit everyday! i hate people.

[A.J.]

Date: Mon 27 Apr 10:39:13 EDT 2009
From: "Janet > Add To Address Book
Subject: [Employees] Swine Flu
To: <employees@>

Good Morning!



By now, most of you are aware of the of the potential for a major flu outbreak in New York State. The local county departments of health as well as the New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control are keeping a close eye on the situation. At this point there are no reported cases in the Capital District area. The news media is doing a fine job of reporting the situation and I am one of those who are connected to the CDC alert system so we will continue to give you up-dates as well.

If you wish to do your own monitoring of the situation you may access the information that CDC has released to the public at:

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_001



I know that you have heard all this before but below you will find some reminders of how to do your part in protecting your health.



1 Avoid close contact.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2 Stay home when you are sick.

If you have a fever, stay home from work, school, and/or errands. You will help prevent others including your co-workers from contracting your illness. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.. Please understand that to protect the college community if you miss work due to flu-like symptoms you will be required to produce a note from your physician and return through the College Health Service regardless of the number of work days you have missed.

3 Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and immediately dispose of the tissue in a waste container. Then wash your hands immediately. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4 Clean your hands often.

Frequently washing your hands or using hand sanitizer will help protect you from germs.

5 Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

6 Practice other good health habits.

Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Thanks for your time and attention to this matter.

Janet



it's the same way you protect yourself from the common cold you morons! you're supposed to know to do this shit everyday! i hate people.

I should forward this to the lady sitting behind me who has been hacking up a lung all day.

Or maybe I'll post it in the men's room next to the other notice about how to keep the place clean.

[Zorro]

Date: Mon 27 Apr 10:39:13 EDT 2009
From: "Janet > Add To Address Book
Subject: [Employees] Swine Flu
To: <employees@>

Good Morning!



By now, most of you are aware of the of the potential for a major flu outbreak in New York State. The local county departments of health as well as the New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control are keeping a close eye on the situation. At this point there are no reported cases in the Capital District area. The news media is doing a fine job of reporting the situation and I am one of those who are connected to the CDC alert system so we will continue to give you up-dates as well.

If you wish to do your own monitoring of the situation you may access the information that CDC has released to the public at:

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_001



I know that you have heard all this before but below you will find some reminders of how to do your part in protecting your health.



1 Avoid close contact.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2 Stay home when you are sick.

If you have a fever, stay home from work, school, and/or errands. You will help prevent others including your co-workers from contracting your illness. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.. Please understand that to protect the college community if you miss work due to flu-like symptoms you will be required to produce a note from your physician and return through the College Health Service regardless of the number of work days you have missed.

3 Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and immediately dispose of the tissue in a waste container. Then wash your hands immediately. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4 Clean your hands often.

Frequently washing your hands or using hand sanitizer will help protect you from germs.

5 Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

6 Practice other good health habits.

Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Thanks for your time and attention to this matter.

Janet



it's the same way you protect yourself from the common cold you morons! you're supposed to know to do this shit everyday! i hate people.

My niece is a student @ St Francis Prep. Apparently only the slutty girls went to Mexico & they never wash their hands.

[drusilla]

My niece is a student @ St Francis Prep. Apparently only the slutty girls went to Mexico & they never wash their hands.

i'm glad my sister took my niece out of the school 2 years ago cause i'm pretty sure she'd be one of them

[drusilla]

I should forward this to the lady sitting behind me who has been hacking up a lung all day.

Or maybe I'll post it in the men's room next to the other notice about how to keep the place clean.

it's from the school nurse so it's legit!

[LordJezo]

obama was in mexico
very recently
getting coughed on
and sneezed on
by the mexican masses

wouldn't it be ironic
if obama is the carrier
who brought this virus
to the USA!!

ironic?

or his Al Qaida plan all along!!

Ha, yeah right. He already has the vaccine in him. The forces that are trying to reduce world population

http://www.g4t-forums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94

would not put their (figure head only) leader in risk, that would blow the cover and panic people. As long as the messiah figure of Obama is still save the people will remain calm and wait for rescue.

[angrymissy]

70's Swine Flu PSA's

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d85_1240850084

[LordJezo]

70's Swine Flu PSA's

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d85_1240850084

Except in the 1970s the US government didn't begin to stockpile thousands of coffins under a year before the outbreak.

http://www.infowars.com/why-are-tens-of-thousands-of-plastic-%E2%80%9Cburial-vaults%E2%80%9D-stacked-in-a-field-near-madison-georgia/

[TheMojoPin]

Except in the 1970s the US government didn't begin to stockpile thousands of coffins under a year before the outbreak.

http://www.infowars.com/why-are-tens-of-thousands-of-plastic-%E2%80%9Cburial-vaults%E2%80%9D-stacked-in-a-field-near-madison-georgia/

From A to point Z with no need to fill in the letters in between, right?

[angrymissy]

Except in the 1970s the US government didn't begin to stockpile thousands of coffins under a year before the outbreak.

http://www.infowars.com/why-are-tens-of-thousands-of-plastic-%E2%80%9Cburial-vaults%E2%80%9D-stacked-in-a-field-near-madison-georgia/

Oh, I know about that. THEY tell me about it through the fillings in my teeth.

[silks]

The CDC needs to stop throwing the word 'pandemic' around all willy-nilly. I was pretty excited for the bird flu pandemic, and it turned out to be a bust. Hopefully this will live up to the expectations.

[foodcourtdruide]

The CDC needs to stop throwing the word 'pandemic' around all willy-nilly. I was pretty excited for the bird flu pandemic, and it turned out to be a bust. Hopefully this will live up to the expectations.

Really? I hope scores of people do NOT die terrible flu related deaths. That's just me though.

[grlNIN]

I got this email from work today:


Subject: News Release: NJ Department of Health & Senior Services








Department of Health and Senior Services

News Releases


P.O. Box 360
Trenton , NJ 08625

CONTACT: Thomas Slater
609-203-9736

RELEASE: April 26, 2009



New Jersey Increases Surveillance for Swine Influenza



In response to a swine flu virus that has caused illness in individuals in five states and Mexico, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has increased its statewide surveillance of influenza activity.



To date, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) in 20 individuals in New York, California, Texas, Ohio and Kansas. In addition, hundreds of cases have been reported in Mexico.



No cases have been reported in New Jersey.



“In light of the recent number of confirmed swine flu cases around the country, the Department has enhanced our monitoring of influenza-like illness throughout New Jersey,” said New Jersey Health and Senior Services Commissioner Heather Howard “We have asked New Jersey’s healthcare providers to continue to be on the lookout for influenza cases or outbreaks. We have been in constant contact with our local health departments and hospitals and will continue to do so.”



In the United States, illness has been relatively mild so far compared to the severe illness reported in Mexico. New Jersey residents should stay informed as well as take precautions to prevent from getting ill.



“It’s understandable that the general public may be concerned,” said Commissioner Howard. “New Jersey has plans in place to respond in the event of a more widespread outbreak. We are in close contact with the CDC and will continue to advise our residents if additional steps are necessary beyond the usual precautions people should take to avoid becoming ill during regular flu season.”



Commissioner Howard reminds everyone to take these precautions:



· Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues and dispose of them properly.

· Frequently wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

· Stay home if you are sick.

· See your physician if illness continues.



The symptoms of swine flu are similar to seasonal flu and include fever, lack of appetite, coughing and fatigue. Some people have also reported having a sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.



You cannot get swine flu from eating pork or pork product. There are no special recommendations for anyone who owns a pig or is routinely exposed to pigs.



For more information about swine flu, visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu or www.nj.gov/health.

[EliSnow]

obama was in mexico
very recently
getting coughed on
and sneezed on
by the mexican masses

wouldn't it be ironic
if obama is the carrier
who brought this virus
to the USA!!

ironic?

or his Al Qaida plan all along!!


If the cases were in Washington DC, that could be answer, but I don't remember Obama visting school children in texas and NYC right afterwards.

[epo]

Its pretty simple: If you think you have the flu, stay home and see your primary care physician asap.

If you don't hear something from the CDC about the swine flu (http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/), take it with a grain of salt. As there are only 40 confirmed laboratory cases of the swine flu right now as of the CDC...which is different that news agencies and Lord Jezo's message boards are reporting. It appears the Tamiflu is doing the job at the moment.

Trust me when I tell you that the health care system in America seems to be prepared for whatever strain this is.

[EliSnow]

My wife called me up worried because she saw on the View that some doctor said he knew the head of the CDC and the head was about to tell everyone in the US to stay home. I told her that none of the news sources I read said anything about it. The conversation didn't end well, as she felt she can't "discuss" things like that with me.

[The Jays]

I've only heard that people should stay home if they feel sick, which is what people oughta be doing in the first place. I hate the fucking people who feel the need to impress the boss by coming into work everyday, regardless if they are coughing green and brown shit up and talk like Froggie whenever they speak.

It's like, oh, now that the CDC and Bloomberg told me so, I better start washing my hands after I take my morning and afternoon dumps.

[HBox]

My wife called me up worried because she saw on the View that some doctor said he knew the head of the CDC and the head was about to tell everyone in the US to stay home. I told her that none of the news sources I read said anything about it. The conversation didn't end well, as she felt she can't "discuss" things like that with me.

That time of the month?

[Zorro]

My wife called me up worried because she saw on the View that some doctor said he knew the head of the CDC and the head was about to tell everyone in the US to stay home. I told her that none of the news sources I read said anything about it. The conversation didn't end well, as she felt she can't "discuss" things like that with me.

So, its not just us?

[Serpico1103]

My niece is a student @ St Francis Prep. Apparently only the slutty girls went to Mexico & they never wash their hands.

How did your niece like Mexico?

[Thomas Merton]

And teachers. There's no way I'd want to be exposed to the amount of viruses and shit that they are exposed to.


Occupational hazard, Bear

I've got an immune system that could withstand another Ice Age or Gvac post

[LordJezo]

No cases have been reported in New Jersey.


It's here.

http://wcbstv.com/breakingnewsalerts/ernst.and.young.2.995887.html

Occupational hazard, Bear

I've got an immune system that could withstand another Ice Age or Gvac post


Which is a bad thing. The stronger and healthier your immunine system the more likely you are to get it.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6182047.ece

It remains unclear why the virus has killed so many young, healthy adults — a concern because this is characteristic of pandemic strains. One possibility is that the virus triggers a massive immune reaction called a cytokine storm, which is worse in fit people with a strong immune system.

[Gvac]

Looks like the Muslims and Jews were right.

There's only one hope...DENOUNCE JESUS!!!

[TheMojoPin]

One possibility is that the virus triggers a massive immune reaction called a cytokine storm, which is worse in fit people with a strong immune system.

So nobody here needs to be worried.

[angrymissy]

This is nothing compared to the great Ronfez.net Christmas Party flu of 06

[Contra]

Oh yeah I remember when that pandemic started, I believe it was the ronfez.net chistmas party clusterfuck of 05

[epo]

Its under control: (http://health.yahoo.com/news/ap/med_healthbeat_swine_flu_q_a.html)

Q: Is swine flu treatable?

A: Yes, with the flu drugs Tamiflu or Relenza, but not with two older flu medications.

Q: Is there enough?

A: Yes. The federal government has stockpiled enough of the drugs to treat 50 million people, and many states have additional stocks. As a precaution, the CDC has shipped a quarter of that supply to the states to keep on hand just in case the virus starts spreading more than it has so far.

I'm going to fry some bacon to celebrate.

[HBox]

Q: Is swine flu treatable?

A: Yes, with the flu drugs Tamiflu or Relenza, but not with two older flu medications.


It works because it's relenzless.

[IMSlacker]

Gov. Perry requests meds for swine flu (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2009/04/27/daily6.html)

To counteract the threat of a growing swine flu epidemic, Gov. Rick Perry on Monday requested 850,000 courses of antiviral medication from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Phew! Good thing Texas hasn't seceded yet, huh Rick? Shit head.

[epo]

Gov. Perry requests meds for swine flu

Phew! Good thing Texas hasn't seceded yet, huh Rick? Shit head.

I must admit, I thought the same thing when I saw that this past weekend. Damn politics can be funny sometimes.

[epo]

Rumors from Mexico have the swine flu linked to a corporate farm that hasn't been treating their fecal matter properly.

Sounds like a shitty situation.

[Gvac]

Rumors from Mexico have the swine flu linked to a corporate farm that hasn't been treating their fecal matter properly.

Sounds like a shitty situation.

There's an "eat shit and die" joke in there if ever there was one.

[epo]

There's an "eat shit and die" joke in there if ever there was one.

Its' the shit the corporations feed us that will be the death of us.

You'll see!

[mikeyboy]

Can Hippo go back to fucking bacon?

[epo]

Can Hippo go back to fucking bacon?

Who are we kidding? He never stopped.

[Tenbatsuzen]

My wife called me up worried because she saw on the View...

That's when you stop the conversation cold, playfully slap her on the butt, and say, "run along now, man talk."

[HBox]

Its' the shit the corporations feed us that will be the death of us.

You'll see!

I hope you typed that with one hand and shook your fist in the air with the other.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I hope you typed that with one hand and shook your fist in the air with the other.

well, he was typing with one hand and shaking his fist... but... uh... not in the air.

[scottinnj]

Can Hippo go back to fucking bacon?

Are you kidding me? He's the source for the antidote.

[LordJezo]

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[Freitag]

This is nothing compared to the great Ronfez.net Christmas Party flu of 06

I must have been Randall Flagg.

[EliSnow]

That's when you stop the conversation cold, playfully slap her on the butt, and say, "run along now, man talk."

I think I implied that very thing by my tone and whatever words I did use. I have to admit it wasn't the best thing for me to do, and I should have handled it better.

[foodcourtdruide]

That's when you stop the conversation cold, playfully slap her on the butt, and say, "run along now, man talk."

Yeah, women love it when you treat them like subhumans.

[foodcourtdruide]

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"It's practically like we've been attacked by nuclear weapons"

Uh... no it's not. The media is overstating this because that's what the media does. The more I hear Ron Paul speak, the less I like him. I'm an advocate for better government, not simply blaming everything that's wrong in society on large government. No thanks, Ronald Reagan.

[Freitag]

Yeah, women love it when you treat them like subhumans.

Worked for Bond.

[Freitag]

I think I implied that very thing by my tone and whatever words I did use. I have to admit it wasn't the best thing for me to do, and I should have handled it better.

Seriously, getting hard science from the View would make me laugh at loud in the face of whoever brought it up. You don't go to CNN for poop jokes, don't go to O&A for news.

Swine Flu is treatable and you're not going to die from it. I don't see the problem. If there was Ebola or Smallpox or something else, then I would be worried.

[LordJezo]

IT'S HIT FLORIDA!!!!!!

http://www.wftv.com/news/19311020/detail.html#-

This is out of control.

[Thebazile78]

Nifty interactive infections map:

Tracking Swine Flu (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/04/27/us/20090427-flu-update-graphic.html) (28 April 2009, NY Times online; FREE, you may need to sign up)

The map contains news-stories, links to WHO concerns and CDC concerns as well as 2 sets of numbers - CONFIRMED (i.e. - lab tests prove that the case is H1N1 swine influenza) and SUSPECTED (i.e. - medical professionals think that the case could be H1N1 swine influenza, but they're waiting for test results) ... this is an important distinction to make because of how crazy people get whenever the word "pandemic" is used. So far, it seems to be contained.

Also, here's a roundup of more articles about the swine flu, the difference between an "outbreak" and an "epidemic" and lots of other tidbits floating out in news-space:

Slate: Swine Flu Roundup (http://www.slate.com/id/2217013/) (Posted 27 April 2009, 7:09pm EDT; Completely Free)

[LordJezo]

Swine flu bombs are now being detonated across Europe.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKTRE53R1PO20090428

Counter intelligence is already spinning it that it poses no human risk, but come on, who would believe that?

After consulting virus specialists, the police decided to stop the St. Gallen to Geneva train before it entered the station in Lausanne.

Sure, no danger to anyone, but lets just go ahead and stop it as we run our black ops clean up.

The attacks that are taking place are obvious. This is only the first salvo in the upcoming war for population reduction. Now that they see how effective this virus is there is no stopping them. Don't be surprised if planes carrying the virus start exploding over populated areas.

[EliSnow]

Swine flu bombs are now being detonated across Europe.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKTRE53R1PO20090428

Counter intelligence is already spinning it that it poses no human risk, but come on, who would believe that?



Sure, no danger to anyone, but lets just go ahead and stop it as we run our black ops clean up.

The attacks that are taking place are obvious. This is only the first salvo in the upcoming war for population reduction. Now that they see how effective this virus is there is no stopping them. Don't be surprised if planes carrying the virus start exploding over populated areas.


None of what you say is supported by anything you link.

[epo]

Swine flu bombs are now being detonated across Europe.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKTRE53R1PO20090428

Counter intelligence is already spinning it that it poses no human risk, but come on, who would believe that?



Sure, no danger to anyone, but lets just go ahead and stop it as we run our black ops clean up.

The attacks that are taking place are obvious. This is only the first salvo in the upcoming war for population reduction. Now that they see how effective this virus is there is no stopping them. Don't be surprised if planes carrying the virus start exploding over populated areas.

I can't wait for the "Lord Jezo-Jersey bomb".

[epo]

The Obama Administration is currently asking the media and the public to refer to this strand of influenza by its technical name, H1N1 Flu.

The effect hasn't been good or fair to the pork markets.

[~Katja~]

The Obama Administration is currently asking the media and the public to refer to this strand of influenza by its technical name, H1N1 Flu.

The effect hasn't been good or fair to the pork markets.

was wondering about that when they were serving pork chops for lunch in the cafeteria today and it seemed to the least desired item...

[Tenbatsuzen]

The Obama Administration is currently asking the media and the public to refer to this strand of influenza by its technical name, H1N1 Flu.

The effect hasn't been good or fair to the pork markets.

We're both PR men. We should be able to figure out a catchy name for it.

[SatCam]

At my store we are selling Tamiflu, hand sanitizer and earloop masks like crazy

[Dude!]

At my store we are selling Tamiflu, hand sanitizer and earloop masks like crazy

the ham store?

[Serpico1103]

http://www.1lordzero1largeblackdildo.gov (http://www.1lordjezo1largeblackdildo.gov)

"They", you know "them", are targeting closeted gays first, especially conspiracy theorists who hide their homosexuality behind a smoke screen of alarmism and fear.

[FUNKMAN]

i'm using protection. i'm keeping the fireplace flu closed

[Drunky McBetidont]

i'm using protection. i'm keeping the fireplace flu closed

i put a condom on as soon as i heard about the outbreak.

[SP1!]

Crazy messicans

[LordJezo]

Censorship wins again:

http://news.aol.co.uk/swine-flu-name-branded-offensive/article/2009042803010211727110

The name swine flu is offensive to Muslims and Jewish folks and should no longer be used.

But fuck the Mexicans, we can offend them all we want it seems.

[foodcourtdruide]

Censorship wins again:

http://news.aol.co.uk/swine-flu-name-branded-offensive/article/2009042803010211727110

The name swine flu is offensive to Muslims and Jewish folks and should no longer be used.

But fuck the Mexicans, we can offend them all we want it seems.

Wow, and we thought our country was overly sensitive. I don't even understand this.

[epo]

Wow, and we thought our country was overly sensitive. I don't even understand this.

Just some silly Israeli guy who doesn't like it. Don't worry....Matty Tenbatz and I are working on re-branding the flu to give it a hip name for summer.

[Dude!]

Just some silly Israeli guy who doesn't like it. Don't worry....Matty Tenbatz and I are working on re-branding the flu to give it a hip name for summer.

hopefully you aren't the one
who decided on
wisconsin's new slogan
'live like you mean it'

if you are going to steal someone else's slogan
at least steal a good one

fuckin cheeseheads

[LordJezo]

The dead in the USA are now starting to pile up:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/29/swine.flu/index.html

[EliSnow]

The dead in the USA are now starting to pile up:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/29/swine.flu/index.html

No, they aren't. One body does not equal a "pile." You need tens and hundreds of bodies in order for them to pile up.

Moreover, thousands of people die every year from regular flu that isn't considered a "potential pandemic."

[Tall_James]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/cheeseeatingbird/swineflu.jpg

[topless_mike]

dont know if its been said yet,
but to avoid the swine flu, dont kiss fat chicks.

[foodcourtdruide]

The dead in the USA are now starting to pile up:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/29/swine.flu/index.html

I love your heel gimmick.

[epo]

hopefully you aren't the one
who decided on
wisconsin's new slogan
'live like you mean it'

if you are going to steal someone else's slogan
at least steal a good one

fuckin cheeseheads

Just hideous. If I would've known it was gonna be that bad...I would've worked on that one.

[angrymissy]

The news is so desperate to report a US death, that they gloss over the fact that the toddler was a Mexican, who recently moved/traveled to TX from MEXICO.

[LordJezo]

Moreover, thousands of people die every year from regular flu that isn't considered a "potential pandemic."


Yeah except this time they are dying from an anti-islamic anti-jewish bioweapon that is targeting hispanics

Also:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D97S574G1&show_article=1

All pigs in Egypt to be killed.

[EliSnow]

Yeah except this time they are dying from an anti-islamic anti-jewish bioweapon that is targeting hispanics

If it's anti-islamic and anti-jewish, then why would it target hispanics?

[foodcourtdruide]

If it's anti-islamic and anti-jewish, then why would it target hispanics?

Exactly.

[topless_mike]

good.
more bacon and pork chops for me.

[Serpico1103]

Yeah except this time they are dying from an anti-islamic anti-jewish bioweapon that is targeting hispanics
Also:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D97S574G1&show_article=1
All pigs in Egypt to be killed.

Hannity? With the TV and radio shows I thought you might be too busy to post.

[LordJezo]

If it's anti-islamic and anti-jewish, then why would it target hispanics?

Don't ask me, ask they guy who wants the name banned because it offends them.

[TheMojoPin]

I love how Jezo's theories don't know how to handle how a disease actually works so they've already ended up contradicting themselves several times over.

[Serpico1103]

Don't ask me, ask they guy who wants the name banned because it offends them.

So, you just post other people's opinions as facts without judging them for truthfulness or accuracy?

[IMSlacker]

So, you just post other people's opinions as facts without judging them for truthfulness or accuracy?

That's the bit.

[EliSnow]

So, you just post other people's opinions as facts without judging them for truthfulness or accuracy?

Let's be clear here. LordJezo doesn't judge any of his posts for truthfulness or accuracy.

[EliSnow]

Don't ask me, ask they guy who wants the name banned because it offends them.

It's the terms you used to describe the flu. If you choose to use terms you don't understand or agree with, that's your problem.

[epo]

Let's be clear here. LordJezo doesn't judge any of his posts for truthfulness or accuracy.

Logic hurts.

[WampusCrandle]

The news is so desperate to report a US death, that they gloss over the fact that the toddler was a Mexican, who recently moved/traveled to TX from MEXICO.

here's a link to it (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6398202.html)

[sr71blackbird]

I am in the motor vehicles now and I am worried about all the mutants near me who are coughing up their lungs.

[sr71blackbird]

Why can't people just breathe shallow breaths? Its like they cough for no reason. Assholes!

[joepo]

I can't wait for unicorn flu. It's like dengue fever but somewhat magical.

"I eat my own poo"

[Thomas Merton]

I can't wait for unicorn flu. It's like dengue fever but somewhat magical.

"I eat my own poo"

Wow, one post per year over 8 years and you choose to weigh in on a global pandemic. I see you workin'

[Rube]

Ain't that the truth. Can't they find better names for these things?

[JohnGacysCrawlSpace]

I think we should rename it Landscaper's Disease or Dishwasher's Flu.

[Serpico1103]

I think we should rename it Landscaper's Disease or Dishwasher's Flu.

I don't get it.

[LordJezo]

Panic in the USA is reaching a peak.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/us_world/Swine-Flu-0428.html

Schools to be closed, public transportation to be abandoned.

Now that the very top officials of the American government are telling people to stay away from others in close places there can only be doom ahead for us all.

[TheMojoPin]

If that's the peak of panic, I am very underwhelmed.

Thanks for the reassurance, LJ!

[Dude!]

biden is an idiot

[LordJezo]

My company just sent out an email about how to prepare for the pandemic.

But they also told us not to panic.

I wonder how long until the make us get shots in order to come to work. They did mention the name brands that might protect us.

This really seems like it's becoming a huge marketing ploy for the drug companies. This is market manipulation through death but there is nothing we can do but get our vaccines like good soldiers and keep working.

[Dude!]

obama was in mexico
very recently
getting coughed on
and sneezed on
by the mexican masses

wouldn't it be ironic
if obama is the carrier
who brought this virus
to the USA!!

ironic?

or his Al Qaida plan all along!!


well well well well well

looks like the dude! was on the mark!

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0409/21940.html

[brettmojo]

Panic in the USA is reaching a peak.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/us_world/Swine-Flu-0428.html

Schools to be closed, public transportation to be abandoned.

Now that the very top officials of the American government are telling people to stay away from others in close places there can only be doom ahead for us all.
I get it now.

You're Anthony 10 years from now.

[jessicaduh]

Mass Hysteria! Mass Hysteria! Pandemonium!

i'm buying all the bottled water and toilet paper i can find!

[epo]

biden is an idiot

Thanks for the context.

[TheMojoPin]

My company just sent out an email about how to prepare for the pandemic.

But they also told us not to panic.

I wonder how long until the make us get shots in order to come to work. They did mention the name brands that might protect us.

This really seems like it's becoming a huge marketing ploy for the drug companies. This is market manipulation through death but there is nothing we can do but get our vaccines like good soldiers and keep working.

You don't even know what you want anymore.

[Ritalin]

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/.a/6a00d83451c45669e201156f6bb02f970c-500wi

[RoseBlood]

swine flu is spreading all over the world and fulfilling prophecies of the ancient civilizations. that's why egypt is slaughtering 300 million pigs or something. the world is ending. break out the hazmat suit and get a mask. the pig virus is gonna get us all!!!nostradamus was right.. 2012 doooomsssdayyyy!!!

[Drunky McBetidont]

swine flu is spreading all over the world and fulfilling prophecies of the ancient civilizations. that's why egypt is slaughtering 300 million pigs or something. the world is ending. break out the hazmat suit and get a mask. the pig virus is gonna get us all!!!nostradamus was right.. 2012 doooomsssdayyyy!!!

the end of humanity will come in the form of a virus. i have said this since i first heard about ebola hemorrhagic fever in 1976.

[Serpico1103]

My company just sent out an email about how to prepare for the pandemic.

But they also told us not to panic.

I wonder how long until the make us get shots in order to come to work. They did mention the name brands that might protect us.

This really seems like it's becoming a huge marketing ploy for the drug companies. This is market manipulation through death but there is nothing we can do but get our vaccines like good soldiers and keep working.

What are your other board characters? I think this character needs more depth. The whole world is spiraling into oblivion rants are getting sad, more pathetic than sad.

[LordJezo]

What are your other board characters? I think this character needs more depth. The whole world is spiraling into oblivion rants are getting sad, more pathetic than sad.

As I said, I am just echoing what I hear. After the email went out everyone got worried and people in the building started talking about the possibility of forced shots.

Just because you guys all hang out with ultra libs at all times doesn't mean there is a real conservative scare going around right now. We're all being targeted but half of us don't care since Obama is the one they all see in charge.

[foodcourtdruide]

As I said, I am just echoing what I hear. After the email went out everyone got worried and people in the building started talking about the possibility of forced shots.

Just because you guys all hang out with ultra libs at all times doesn't mean there is a real conservative scare going around right now. We're all being targeted but half of us don't care since Obama is the one they all see in charge.

Man, what are you talking about? How on Earth do you know we hang out with ultra libs at all times? And how are you being "targeted? for being a conservative? I know I am going ot regret asking these questions.

[A.J.]

biden is an idiot

It's nice to have another Vice President who says stupid things.

[The Jays]

I don't see what's stupid about what he said. I'm trying to avoid confined places the best I can, and if I do, I'm washing hands/sanitizing until we know more about this flu, how bad it is.

[EliSnow]

As I said, I am just echoing what I hear. After the email went out everyone got worried and people in the building started talking about the possibility of forced shots.

You echo what you hear without any attempt to filter out ridiculous information. If someone said extraterrestrial aliens landed in DC this morning, are you just going to post it, cause that's what you hear.

Just because you guys all hang out with ultra libs at all times doesn't mean there is a real conservative scare going around right now. We're all being targeted but half of us don't care since Obama is the one they all see in charge.

No one here hangs out with "ultra libs." If you think we're ultra libs, you really do have a distorted sense of politics. I hang out with mostly conservatives at my job and there is no conservative scare.

[A.J.]

You echo what you hear without any attempt to filter out ridiculous information. If someone said extraterrestrial aliens landed in DC this morning, are you just going to post it, cause that's what you hear.

Just remember: "Klaatu barada nikto".

[The Jays]

I hear that Robert Pattinson is REALLLY a vampire, and he will help spread the swine flu because he does not use clean teeth when he preys on his victims.

Oh, and we will be having an Ultra-Lib Ron and Fez Get-together down at the World Trade Center site, where we will have a brief toast to our terrorist brethren, and then urinate on the site while we yell "EVOLUTION IS REAL. GOD IS DEAD."

[Dude!]

i heard kelly mcgillis is a lesbian
yeah, right

[The Jays]

I think everyone who aligns with the conservatives should be denouncing the racism that is being espoused to people on radio and on TV, that because of this flu, we need to stop Mexicans from coming into our country.

[Serpico1103]

As I said, I am just echoing what I hear. After the email went out everyone got worried and people in the building started talking about the possibility of forced shots.
Just because you guys all hang out with ultra libs at all times doesn't mean there is a real conservative scare going around right now. We're all being targeted but half of us don't care since Obama is the one they all see in charge.

This is the second time you have to claimed to "echo what I hear." I don't give a fuck what you hear. What is your opinion?
I have to believe that you are copying from some radical chicken little website. Because your posts seem to be thought out, but show the thought process of an idiot.
Do the apparently idiotic conservatives you surround yourself with also panic when they forget to forward the email chain letters.
Stop the act, you went to far. No one believes that you are being honest about your opinion, or the opinion that you hear around your conservative watercooler.

[TheMojoPin]

Please don't be angry at LJ. He brings us joy.

[Gvac]

This is the second time you have to claimed to "echo what I hear." I don't give a fuck what you hear. What is your opinion?
I have to believe that you are copying from some radical chicken little website. Because your posts seem to be thought out, but show the thought process of an idiot.
Do the apparently idiotic conservatives you surround yourself with also panic when they forget to forward the email chain letters.
Stop the act, you went to far. No one believes that you are being honest about your opinion, or the opinion that you hear around your conservative watercooler.

You really gotta switch to decaf, bro.

Do you ever smile?

[foodcourtdruide]

Please don't be angry at LJ. He brings us joy.

And he brings up some pretty good points.

[keithy_19]

I don't see what's stupid about what he said. I'm trying to avoid confined places the best I can, and if I do, I'm washing hands/sanitizing until we know more about this flu, how bad it is.

It's stupid because in a time where the economy isn't doing well, you don't want to shut down mass transit. It is also stupid because the president seems to be a lot more optomistic than his counterpart.

[The Jays]

You don't need to shut down mass transit... he didn't even call for that, all he said that when it comes to his loved ones, it'd better to be safe than to be sorry, and since the result of this outbreak have yet to be determined, is it worth it to take the subway and die or is it worth it to ride your bike/car pool and stay alive?

[biozombie]

Is it safe to fuck pigs yet? I'm lonely.

[keithy_19]

You don't need to shut down mass transit... he didn't even call for that, all he said that when it comes to his loved ones, it'd better to be safe than to be sorry, and since the result of this outbreak have yet to be determined, is it worth it to take the subway and die or is it worth it to ride your bike/car pool and stay alive?

I saw the clip. The way he sounded, and I know he was being honest, isn't the tone I want coming from second in command of the country. Stuff like that breeds panic. We have a shitty thing going around, but guess what, we're going to be ok.

[TooLowBrow]

I saw the clip. The way he sounded, and I know he was being honest, isn't the tone I want coming from second in command of the country. Stuff like that breeds panic. We have a shitty thing going around, but guess what, we're going to be ok.

after 9/11 did bush tell us to stay off the planes, or after 3/11 did he tell us to stay off trains?

doesnt biden have his own private plane?

[keithy_19]

after 9/11 did bush tell us to stay off the planes, or after 3/11 did he tell us to stay off trains?

doesnt biden have his own private plane?

Funny thing happened after Biden made those remarks; He took Amtrak home.

[The Jays]

after 9/11 did bush tell us to stay off the planes, or after 3/11 did he tell us to stay off trains?


No, because it wasn't plane flu or train flu that caused terrorists to fly into buildings or blow up trains.

[IMSlacker]

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[LordJezo]

Update your tracking pages, the map has moved:

http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com/

Looks like its spreading from Trenton/Philly and going up the PA turnpike and down 95

[Aggie]

My little sister is in town so I took her to the Improv last night. The headliner and warm up comics were all Mexican. So was 90% of the crowd. It wasn't until I was there 20 minutes did I think to myself, this was probably not the best idea. How many of those people have been to Mexico recently or been around family who have been to Mexico lately. :unsure:

[epo]

Update your tracking pages, the map has moved:

http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com/

Looks like its spreading from Trenton/Philly and going up the PA turnpike and down 95

Its headed up the turnpike? Is it speeding? Do we know if its wearing a seat belt?

I hope the PA cops can make the stop.

[The Jays]

Oh man, spreading up the turnpike? This is all Mexican revenge for stupid Americans taking part in the evil socialist Interstate Highway program in the 50's and 60's.

[angrymissy]

Swine Flu is gonna head down the shore for Memorial Day Weekend

[Thebazile78]

Swine Flu is gonna head down the shore for Memorial Day Weekend

So it's infecting guidos and bennies now?

It's worse than I thought!

[epo]

I bet swine flu is gonna have their buddy Bo Darville buy a Trans Am and run blocker for it. Sheriff Buford T. Justice might be our only hope.

[The Jays]

Swine Flu is gonna head down the shore for Memorial Day Weekend

Oh, nice. Maybe they'll hit up Seaside or Wildwood, get some water ice, some boardwalk fries, hit the water parks and the amusement parks, play some Police 911, infect several thousand adults and children, really make a weekend of it.

[angrymissy]

Oh, nice. Maybe they'll hit up Seaside or Wildwood, get some water ice, some boardwalk fries, hit the water parks and the amusement parks, play some Police 911, infect several thousand adults and children, really make a weekend of it.

Or head to Belmar, D'Jais and this:

http://www.guidofistpump.com/guidosmash.jpg

[Furtherman]

My little sister is in town so I took her to the Improv last night. The headliner and warm up comics were all Mexican. So was 90% of the crowd. It wasn't until I was there 20 minutes did I think to myself, this was probably not the best idea. How many of those people have been to Mexico recently or been around family who have been to Mexico lately. :unsure:

Considering that less than one tenth of 1% of people in Mexico got the flu, it's safe to say you're going to be fine.

These past weeks have just been embarrassingly awful the way the press hyped this "swine flu". They got people so worked up over nothing that there should be criminal charges against these fear mongering networks. Isn't it illegal to yell "FIRE" in a crowded movie theater? Because that is what they are basically doing.

[SatCam]

Considering that less than one tenth of 1% of people in Mexico got the flu, it's safe to say you're going to be fine.

These past weeks have just been embarrassingly awful the way the press hyped this "swine flu". They got people so worked up over nothing that there should be criminal charges against these fear mongering networks. Isn't it illegal to yell "FIRE" in a crowded movie theater? Because that is what they are basically doing.

And the people believed it.............:wallbash:

[epo]

And now they say that this flu may have started with a Canadian pig.

I knew we shouldn't trust those Canadians...

[PapaBear]

And now they say that this flu may have started with a Canadian pig.

I knew we shouldn't trust those Canadians...
Fucking Canadian bacon!

[The Jays]

Or head to Belmar, D'Jais and this:

http://www.guidofistpump.com/guidosmash.jpg

Wow, fuck swine flu, that dude looks like he has Hawaiian Roast Pork Flu.

[A.J.]

I had an interesting flight here: Qatar Airways staff (at check-in and the crew on the plane) were all wearing masks and gloves in order to minimize the risk of flu. They passed out masks to all the passengers.

But the best part about being back was reading a cleric's comments that the recent swine flu pandemic proved that Allah was right to forbid breeding pigs because they cause sickness, just like Allah forbade homosexuality because it causes AIDS.

Yaay Islam!

[LordJezo]

Mass inoculations are starting.

http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2009/05/hundreds_sought_for_disaster_d.html

Right now it's just on a volunteer basis, but how long until we have real check points set up all over the country where people are forced into getting shots?

It's getting worse and worse out there. Now simply driving around will be cause enough for the government to force their drugs on us.

[Furtherman]

Everyday is Failday for you.

[foodcourtdruide]

Mass inoculations are starting.

http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2009/05/hundreds_sought_for_disaster_d.html

Right now it's just on a volunteer basis, but how long until we have real check points set up all over the country where people are forced into getting shots?

It's getting worse and worse out there. Now simply driving around will be cause enough for the government to force their drugs on us.

Yeah, you've always said that the end of the world would begin with disaster drills that puts participants in a drawing for prizes for gift cards and certificates from local businesses.

[LordJezo]

Yeah, you've always said that the end of the world would begin with disaster drills that puts participants in a drawing for prizes for gift cards and certificates from local businesses.

The public is nervous about this, we are not all in these liberal bubbles like you guys are here. Right now at work I can hear people talking about these drive through vaccines and where they will lead. The fear is out there, but you are blind to it because to you Obama is messiah and all is accepted. Some of us don't want untested drugs forced on us in fake pandemics.

One guy just stopped by, started talking about how it's time activated cancer and the future is going to be like Logan's Run, except we wont have the crystal in our hand to warn us.

Oof.

[IMSlacker]

Oof indeed.

[foodcourtdruide]

The public is nervous about this, we are not all in these liberal bubbles like you guys are here. Right now at work I can hear people talking about these drive through vaccines and where they will lead. The fear is out there, but you are blind to it because to you Obama is messiah and all is accepted. Some of us don't want untested drugs forced on us in fake pandemics.

One guy just stopped by, started talking about how it's time activated cancer and the future is going to be like Logan's Run, except we wont have the crystal in our hand to warn us.

Oof.

Ok, I have three questions for you.

1. What is your favorite color?
2. Beatles or Rolling Stones?
3. What was your favorite cartoon growing up?

[LordJezo]

Ok, I have three questions for you.

1. What is your favorite color?
2. Beatles or Rolling Stones?
3. What was your favorite cartoon growing up?

Wait, what?

[foodcourtdruide]

Wait, what?

I think you won't answer because of a government conspiracy involving your messiah, JJ Abrams.

[TheMojoPin]

Ouf.

[epo]

The public is nervous about this, we are not all in these liberal bubbles like you guys are here. Right now at work I can hear people talking about these drive through vaccines and where they will lead. The fear is out there, but you are blind to it because to you Obama is messiah and all is accepted. Some of us don't want untested drugs forced on us in fake pandemics.

One guy just stopped by, started talking about how it's time activated cancer and the future is going to be like Logan's Run, except we wont have the crystal in our hand to warn us.

Oof.

You are clearly the worst board character ever.

[foodcourtdruide]

Ouf.

Well, I figured since we were randomly assigning messiah's to people, we should probably all get one, not just me.

Mojo, your random messiah is Michael J. Fox.

[foodcourtdruide]

You are clearly the worst board character ever.

Worst or best?

[LordJezo]

You are clearly the worst board character ever.

How's it a board character to report on what I am hearing around me in every day life?

[epo]

How's it a board character to report on what I am hearing around me in every day life?

Is "hearing around you" defined by jacking off while listening to Mark Levin's radio show in your world?

[LordJezo]

Is "hearing around you" defined by jacking off while listening to Mark Levin's radio show in your world?

Naa, it's defined as hearing what the people around me are saying and letting you elites know that not everyone is walking in line with your beliefs about the new direction America is taking.

[Furtherman]

No, you're not hearing these things and you're not some working class hero. If you'd like to learn how to be a funny and smart board character.... come to think of it, I don't think you can.

[LordJezo]

No, you're not hearing these things and you're not some working class hero. If you'd like to learn how to be a funny and smart board character.... come to think of it, I don't think you can.

This is a wonderful example all non lefties should take note of. If you say something that the liberals do not agree with they label you nuts and say you are hearing things. They are targeting me because I am talking about what others are saying, things that they do not agree with. These conversations are happening but they cannot handle that and simply smear it as being fake or trying to be a character.

[epo]

This is a wonderful example all non lefties should take note of. If you say something that the liberals do not agree with they label you nuts and say you are hearing things. They are targeting me because I am talking about what others are saying, things that they do not agree with. These conversations are happening but they cannot handle that and simply smear it as being fake or trying to be a character.

Actually we say these things because you are an illogical creep.

[Furtherman]

Wow... could the un-funny hole be dug any deeper?

[LordJezo]

Actually we say these things because you are an illogical creep.

That makes all of the people around me talking about their concerns creeps as well. It's a shame that we live in a world where questioning the actions being forced upon you by the government creepy. No one's trying to be funny here, these are real things happening in the world.

[Serpico1103]

This is a wonderful example all non lefties should take note of. If you say something that the liberals do not agree with they label you nuts and say you are hearing things. They are targeting me because I am talking about what others are saying, things that they do not agree with. These conversations are happening but they cannot handle that and simply smear it as being fake or trying to be a character.

Are you sure you don't work/live in an insane asylum? Everyday you post about what you "hear" at work. It is always extreme nonsense.
Everyone here knows you don't think this way, you are either doing it to be funny or antagonize, you have failed at both.

Do I fear forced vaccines? No.
Do I fear unending wars and a collapsing economy? Yes.

If you really believed it, you would do research and not just regurgitate what you hear. "I heard that the office is on fire. I guess I will post it on RF.net, instead of heading for a fire exit."
IDIOT.

[Furtherman]

That makes all of the voices around me talking about their concerns creeps as well.

fixed

[LordJezo]

If you really believed it, you would do research and not just regurgitate what you hear. "I heard that the office is on fire. I guess I will post it on RF.net, instead of heading for a fire exit."
IDIOT.

Silly Serpico, that's what Twitter is for.

[Serpico1103]

Silly Serpico, that's what Twitter is for.

So evasive little Jezo. Tell me what your co-workers are talking about tomorrow; conservatives burned on the stake, religion being banned, taxes used to support a world government, liberals eating babies to feed their blood lust, FEMA herding up the rich.

Just tell us what conspiracy site you visit and you won't have to post anymore.

[epo]

So evasive little Jezo. Tell me what your co-workers are talking about tomorrow; conservatives burned on the stake, religion being banned, taxes used to support a world government, liberals eating babies to feed their blood lust, FEMA herding up the rich.

Just tell us what conspiracy site you visit and you won't have to post anymore.

I'm fucking starving for a slow cooked baby.

[Gvac]

Someone forwarded me one of those stupid email jokes that goes around every office in the country. It was something like "They said we'd have a black President when pigs fly, and now swine flu."

I hate those fucking jokes.

[The Jays]

I've seen that joke passed around like 5 time already. I heard them mention it on O and A, and Jimmy and Anthony laughed, and I was like, ugh... sometimes their show is real fucking lame.

[Serpico1103]

Someone forwarded me one of those stupid email jokes that goes around every office in the country. It was something like "They said we'd have a black President when pigs fly, and now swine flu."

I hate those fucking jokes.

Joke?

[TheMojoPin]

Why the hate for LordJezo?

He makes my day when I'm feeling a little down.

Hell, he just said I'm elite.

He's swell.

[foodcourtdruide]

Why the hate for LordJezo?

He makes my day when I'm feeling a little down.

Hell, he just said I'm elite.

He's swell.

I don't hate him at all. He's the one that won't tell me what his favorite color is. epo seems to be very angry at him though.

[keithy_19]

I'm not into the idea of forced flu vaccines. It seems that in America we don't build up tolerances all that well. So when the flu hits, we feel awful. Maybe we should stop using all the anti-bacterial soap and get a little bit dirty. Build our immune systems.

I do think some vaccines are definately needed. But for the flu? I think I'll pass for the time being.

[Serpico1103]

As our resources dwindle we should screen babies for all types of drains on society, e.g. propensity for violence, obesity, idiocy. Maybe ship them to the pacific islands with the starving dogs. Those that survive will be Spartan warriors.

That's what the liberals have in mind for our future.
http://globalwarmingisalie-wethink.com

[foodcourtdruide]

I'm not into the idea of forced flu vaccines. It seems that in America we don't build up tolerances all that well. So when the flu hits, we feel awful. Maybe we should stop using all the anti-bacterial soap and get a little bit dirty. Build our immune systems.

I do think some vaccines are definately needed. But for the flu? I think I'll pass for the time being.

I kind of agree with you. Unless absolutely necessary I don't want anything going into my body via needle.

[LordJezo]

So evasive little Jezo. Tell me what your co-workers are talking about tomorrow; conservatives burned on the stake, religion being banned, taxes used to support a world government, liberals eating babies to feed their blood lust, FEMA herding up the rich.

Sure thing. Could start a "What is the public talking about" thread. Would give you a glimpse into what the real people of America are talking about since your world is blinded by the liberal media that cares only about where Obama gets his burgers.

Also: green

[Syd]

I'm not into the idea of forced flu vaccines. It seems that in America we don't build up tolerances all that well. So when the flu hits, we feel awful. Maybe we should stop using all the anti-bacterial soap and get a little bit dirty. Build our immune systems.

I do think some vaccines are definately needed. But for the flu? I think I'll pass for the time being.

Doesn't really work that way, the flu vaccination isn't necessarily for someone like us but for kids and the elderly. You build up a herd immunity and prevent those with weak/ineffective immune systems from dying to the flu. Sure, we can all deal with the flu just fine but we still run the risk of spreading it unless we're vaccinated basically.

[foodcourtdruide]

Sure thing. Could start a "What is the public talking about" thread. Would give you a glimpse into what the real people of America are talking about since your world is blinded by the liberal media that cares only about where Obama gets his burgers.

Also: green

How do you like your hamburgers?

[EliSnow]

Sure thing. Could start a "What is the public talking about" thread. Would give you a glimpse into what the real people of America are talking about since your world is blinded by the liberal media that cares only about where Obama gets his burgers.



And what studies have you done to determine that the people you talk to, who cannot amount to more than 1% of 1% of the total population of the United States reflects what "real people of America" are talking about?

Plus, it's a real ironic comment for a gimmick character to lecture about what "real people" are talking about.

[epo]

I'm not into the idea of forced flu vaccines. It seems that in America we don't build up tolerances all that well. So when the flu hits, we feel awful. Maybe we should stop using all the anti-bacterial soap and get a little bit dirty. Build our immune systems.

I do think some vaccines are definately needed. But for the flu? I think I'll pass for the time being.

One of the largest problems with American health is our resistance to prevention. I don't see us "forcing flu vaccines", however we need to increase access and education about health and how to use the health care system.

And for the record, I've gotten the flu shot for years and it has no negative effects on my health.

[Serpico1103]

Sure thing. Could start a "What is the public talking about" thread. Would give you a glimpse into what the real people of America are talking about since your world is blinded by the liberal media that cares only about where Obama gets his burgers.

Also: green

I don't rely on Corporate Media, what you stupidly refer to as Liberal Media. Explain to me how some of the largest corporations in the world have liberal ideals?
GE, 10th largest corporation in the world, parent of "Liberal" NBC, has a long history of air and water pollution, also produces jet fighter engines.
Please reconcile this with a "liberal" agenda?
What you have confused is a "profit" agenda and a "liberal" agenda. Appearing to have a socially progressive attitude is more profitable for media corporations. But, they are not liberal.

Hope this helps, but you will simply reply with links to lunatic sites or more comments about what is said around the neo-con water cooler.

[LordJezo]

How do you like your hamburgers?

slightly pink

[DolaMight]

http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/swine-flu.jpg

[TooLowBrow]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3514027345_4b39a284a0_b.jpg
im thinking of starting my own comic strip

[keithy_19]

One of the largest problems with American health is our resistance to prevention. I don't see us "forcing flu vaccines", however we need to increase access and education about health and how to use the health care system.

And for the record, I've gotten the flu shot for years and it has no negative effects on my health.

Our resistance to prevention is pretty low compared to other countries. India, for instance, who has families that refuse to give their children the polio vaccine.

Education is always a good thing, no matter what. People should be informed. People should know what's going on.

My mom had to get the flu shot because the state of New Jersey made it mandatory for pre-school teachers. She got it and there were no ill-effects. Just speaking for myself, though, I don't want to take something if it isn't absolutely neccessary.

[Thebazile78]

Our resistance to prevention is pretty low compared to other countries. India, for instance, who has families that refuse to give their children the polio vaccine.

Education is always a good thing, no matter what. People should be informed. People should know what's going on.

My mom had to get the flu shot because the state of New Jersey made it mandatory for pre-school teachers. She got it and there were no ill-effects. Just speaking for myself, though, I don't want to take something if it isn't absolutely neccessary.

I think you're misunderstanding what the flu is compared to a bad cold.

Many people think they've got the flu when in fact they've just got a bad cold.

And don't you have MS? I thought flu vaccines were strongly recommended for anyone with a compromised immune system - kids, seniors, asthmatics, transplant recipients, etc. - to reduce the numbers of people flocking to the ER with flu symptoms.

I have asthma and seasonal allergies. The asthma puts me among the "strongly encouraged" group.

My office also has a very strictly enforced sick-day policy. This means that people will frequently come into work even when they're ill because the don't want to use up their sick days. There are also a TON of people who have kids. Kids are adorable yet disgusting little germ-incubators.

We get flu shots at work for free.
It takes 5 minutes to sign up, sign the release and get the stupid shot.

The only side effects I experience are a little achiness in my joints and soreness at the injection site. I can live with that.

[WampusCrandle]

swine flu in CT, and two cases in my hometown of Darien, CT.
(http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-swineflu-connmay12,0,1932021.story)
looks like it's gonna be an awesome summer.

[Thebazile78]

swine flu in CT, and two cases in my hometown of Darien, CT.
(http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-swineflu-connmay12,0,1932021.story)
looks like it's gonna be an awesome summer.

Sooo, all the pools and golf courses will be empty?

[epo]

swine flu in CT, and two cases in my hometown of Darien, CT.
(http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-swineflu-connmay12,0,1932021.story)
looks like it's gonna be an awesome summer.

And you are fine?

It appears we've missed our target with this virus.

[mikeyboy]

And you are fine?

It appears we've missed our target with this virus.

You need to get him to come to a bar night and slip it in his drink.

[A.J.]

swine flu in CT, and two cases in my hometown of Darien, CT.
(http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-swineflu-connmay12,0,1932021.story)
looks like it's gonna be an awesome summer.

I hope it stays away from Meriden and Wallingford.

[TooLowBrow]

my dad is a principal of a nyc school that was closed today

a third of the students called in sick

there were no reported cases of swine flu

possibly, worried parents, since it was also a friday, allowed their kids to stay home. the city, worried that all these kids were actually sick, closed the school for 5 days.

[TheMojoPin]

Goddammit:

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,

DePaul learned late this afternoon that a resident student who lives in Centennial Hall on the Lincoln Park Campus has tested positive for H1N1 flu. At the moment, the student remains on campus in an isolated area established for this purpose and reports improvement. Staff members are assisting the student with academic and personal needs.

We do not believe there is any cause for alarm. The university began increasing its routine disinfection of classrooms and commonly touched objects earlier this month to prevent the spread of germs and will continue to do so. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are no longer recommending that schools with a flu case close. Consequently, DePaul will remain open and continue operating under normal business conditions.

What a shitty pandemic. A case finally shows up basically in my backyard and I don't get any classes cancelled?!? DENIED.

[A.J.]

Goddammit:



What a shitty pandemic. A case finally shows up basically in my backyard and I don't get any classes cancelled?!? DENIED.

Being a Catholic school, they probably figure some prayers and burning incense will drive away that flu.

[TooLowBrow]

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i love this video

the kids are so staged, theyre even shown once knocking on the school doors as if they dont know why its closed

theres a mom trying to take her 104 fever kid to school mad that the school isnt closed

then bloombergs guy saying that while we dont know that swine flu is as dangerous as normal flu, we dont NOT know that it is as dangerous as normal flu




edit... or if the embedded fox video player sucks, just watch it here
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/health/swine_flu/090515_swine_flu_nyc_schools

[LordJezo]

New Jersey is shutting down because of swine flu:

http://www.summit.k12.nj.us/



Pandemic was declared:

http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE55A1U720090611?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=22&sp=true



By fall we will have mandatory flu shots for US citizens. It's bringing the world to it's knees.