The Briefing Room
General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: jmyrlefuller on April 09, 2020, 02:26:15 pm
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fauci-i-dont-think-we-should-shake-hands-ever-again/ar-BB12lQRz (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fauci-i-dont-think-we-should-shake-hands-ever-again/ar-BB12lQRz)
by Marty Johnson
April 8, 2020
"I don't think we should ever shake hands ever again, to be honest with you. Not only would it be good to prevent coronavirus disease; it probably would decrease instances of influenza dramatically in this country," the doctor added.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fauci-i-dont-think-we-should-shake-hands-ever-again/ar-BB12lQRz (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fauci-i-dont-think-we-should-shake-hands-ever-again/ar-BB12lQRz)
by Marty Johnson
April 8, 2020
"I don't think we should ever shake hands ever again, to be honest with you. Not only would it be good to prevent coronavirus disease; it probably would decrease instances of influenza dramatically in this country," the doctor added.
(excerpt)
Idiot.
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He's finally telling us the truth about the crap he believes. We should listen. He's nearing the end of his usefulness.
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What a bizarre thing to say. He obviously sees no end at all to the quarantine.
So thousands of years of common social behavior is now out the window.
Ridiculous overreaction.
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What a bizarre thing to say. He obviously sees no end at all to the quarantine.
So thousands of years of common social behavior is now out the window.
Ridiculous overreaction.
888high58888 Asinine and Ridiculous!!
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What a bizarre thing to say. He obviously sees no end at all to the quarantine.
So thousands of years of common social behavior is now out the window.
Ridiculous overreaction.
He's more of a germophobe than Trump's reputed to be.
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What a bizarre thing to say. He obviously sees no end at all to the quarantine.
So thousands of years of common social behavior is now out the window.
Ridiculous overreaction.
Yep.
Stupid, stupid, stupid......
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Yep.
Stupid, stupid, stupid......
Which is close to the point I've been making. I'm concerned this will lead to a generally tighter control on liberty (after COVID passes on), and I'm also wondering if zealots like this get to hold the new leashes.
While I can agree something serious is going on, I can be simultaneously worried somebody's going to take advantage of the societal flux and mold a new "normal," minus some freedom.
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Well that settles that.
Trump needs to replace him pronto.
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Ridiculous overreaction.
Par for the course.
I rest my case.
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Which is close to the point I've been making. I'm concerned this will lead to a generally tighter control on liberty (after COVID passes on), and I'm also wondering if zealots like this get to hold the new leashes.
While I can agree something serious is going on, I can be simultaneously worried somebody's going to take advantage of the societal flux and mold a new "normal," minus some freedom.
It’s a valid concern. But there are a whole lot more people involved than this one guy. I wouldn’t draw any conclusions based on this one (cockamamie) opinion.
I mean, really? Does anyone think there’s going to be an edict forbidding us from shaking hands?
It’s pretty much as absurd as when Trump acted like he was going to demand us to say “Merry Christmas.†Ain’t gonna happen! happy77
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It’s a valid concern. But there are a whole lot more people involved than this one guy. I wouldn’t draw any conclusions based on this one (cockamamie) opinion.
I mean, really? Does anyone think there’s going to be an edict forbidding us from shaking hands?
It’s pretty much as absurd as when Trump acted like he was going to demand us to say “Merry Christmas.†Ain’t gonna happen! happy77
The states are the ones who have actually enacted the social restrictions. Not the federal government.
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The states are the ones who have actually enacted the social restrictions. Not the federal government.
...but most of those states are making their decisions based on both federal and international (WHO) recommendations.
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The states are the ones who have actually enacted the social restrictions. Not the federal government.
A significant point. That’s one of the most important aspects of this whole situation. State and local governments are making the calls for their people. Where we are seeing any abuses, it’s in states with leftist governments, and they abuse power all the time.
The solution is for conservatives to elect conservative local and state governments so they’ll have less to worry about.
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Which is close to the point I've been making. I'm concerned this will lead to a generally tighter control on liberty (after COVID passes on), and I'm also wondering if zealots like this get to hold the new leashes.
While I can agree something serious is going on, I can be simultaneously worried somebody's going to take advantage of the societal flux and mold a new "normal," minus some freedom.
The left wing has a new, very potent tool in their toolbox, along with the ‘ism’ charges, government shut downs over the budget, etc
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...but most of those states are making their decisions based on both federal and international (WHO) recommendations.
I’m not hearing that here.
It’s been pretty much state and locally driven...... way ahead of any federal instruction.
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A significant point. That’s one of the most important aspects of this whole situation. State and local governments are making the calls for their people. Where we are seeing any abuses, it’s in states with leftist governments, and they abuse power all the time.
The solution is for conservatives to elect conservative local and state governments so they’ll have less to worry about.
Yep. State and Local Government has much more impact on your life than who is in the White House.
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Par for the course.
I rest my case.
Well, I guess me and him will never cut a deal.
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Yep. State and Local Government has much more impact on your life than who is in the White House.
Right up to the point where federal funding is tied to a bit of legislation here or a requirement there.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fauci-i-dont-think-we-should-shake-hands-ever-again/ar-BB12lQRz (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fauci-i-dont-think-we-should-shake-hands-ever-again/ar-BB12lQRz)
by Marty Johnson
April 8, 2020
"I don't think we should ever shake hands ever again, to be honest with you. Not only would it be good to prevent coronavirus disease; it probably would decrease instances of influenza dramatically in this country," the doctor added.
(excerpt)
Who knew that one days farce maybe the reality the farcical wish to saddle us with?
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Yep. State and Local Government has much more impact on your life than who is in the White House.
Exactly.
Small businesses here will come out of this fine because it’s a priority of conservative leadership. Freedoms are being protected even while temporary restrictions are taking place, and things will return more quickly to normal, again, because it is a conservative priority.
Our state and local governments are calling the shots, and because of the integrity of our leaders, I have confidence that they can be trusted to do what they say they will do.
And I’m old enough and cynical enough to not be a bit naive here.
Just glad that federalism is still enough in effect to give me that confidence.
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Personally I’d have no problem what so ever with never having to shake hands with strangers again.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in meetings with consultants or clients or on job interviews and shaking hands with either limp wristed people with disturbingly sweaty palms, with the amount of sweat that makes you want to wipe your hand off on your pants or pull a tissue out of your pocket, or people who think that if they grip your hand so hard as to the point of dislocating fingers, that this somehow makes their negotiation strategy stronger – "I grip your hand tightly, how tightly will you grip mine? Now let’s get ready to rumble!"
Also with the all the hugging. Please stop. Unless you are a close relative or very long time and very personal friend, please don’t hug me. And absolutely do not go in for the cheek kiss. Ug!
I kind of like the polite Japanese bow or the Vulcan – Live Long and Prosper.
The Birth Of "LIVE LONG AND PROSPER"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdYbpMkH_XQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdYbpMkH_XQ#)
:yowsa:
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I went to see my surgeon today over some up coming surgery. He did not seem to mind shaking my hand (bare handed).
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Personally I’d have no problem what so ever with never having to shake hands with strangers again.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in meetings with consultants or clients or on job interviews and shaking hands with either limp wristed people with disturbingly sweaty palms, with the amount of sweat that makes you want to wipe your hand off on your pants or pull a tissue out of your pocket, or people who think that if they grip your hand so hard as to the point of dislocating fingers, that this somehow makes their negotiation strategy stronger – "I grip your hand tightly, how tightly will you grip mine? Now let’s get ready to rumble!"
Also with the all the hugging. Please stop. Unless you are a close relative or very long time and very personal friend, please don’t hug me. And absolutely do not go in for the cheek kiss. Ug!
I kind of like the polite Japanese bow or the Vulcan – Live Long and Prosper.
The Birth Of "LIVE LONG AND PROSPER"
:yowsa:
Well, the dead fish handshakes are people I just don't trust, and the ones who try to break bones, they are people who think they have something to prove, so I'm wary of them, too.
As a rule, though, those handshakes are a valuable tool in reading someone.
I'd like to keep that in my arsenal.
I have sealed five figure deals over a good, firm handshake.
Earnest hugs from people I know are one thing, from those I do not, well, I check my pockets.
And I'm with you on the cheek kiss thing.
Sticking lips up next to my face and going "Mwah", well, to me that doesn't count for much.
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Personally I’d have no problem what so ever with never having to shake hands with strangers again.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in meetings with consultants or clients or on job interviews and shaking hands with either limp wristed people with disturbingly sweaty palms, with the amount of sweat that makes you want to wipe your hand off on your pants or pull a tissue out of your pocket, or people who think that if they grip your hand so hard as to the point of dislocating fingers, that this somehow makes their negotiation strategy stronger – "I grip your hand tightly, how tightly will you grip mine? Now let’s get ready to rumble!"
Also with the all the hugging. Please stop. Unless you are a close relative or very long time and very personal friend, please don’t hug me. And absolutely do not go in for the cheek kiss. Ug!
I kind of like the polite Japanese bow or the Vulcan – Live Long and Prosper.
The Birth Of "LIVE LONG AND PROSPER"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdYbpMkH_XQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdYbpMkH_XQ#)
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I'm screwed... I can't do that "live long an prosper" hand thing... My fingers won't do it... I don't know what that means... Something defective I guess...
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Well, the dead fish handshakes are people I just don't trust, and the ones who try to break bones, they are people who think they have something to prove, so I'm wary of them, too.
As a rule, though, those handshakes are a valuable tool in reading someone.
I'd like to keep that in my arsenal.
I have sealed five figure deals over a good, firm handshake.
Earnest hugs from people I know are one thing, from those I do not, well, I check my pockets.
And I'm with you on the cheek kiss thing.
Sticking lips up next to my face and going "Mwah", well, to me that doesn't count for much.
Good analysis. Handshaking can be informative.
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He's very intelligent and is well known in his field, but I've found him a bit annoying and now I find him a lot annoying.
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Well, the dead fish handshakes are people I just don't trust[...]
YUP.
[...] and the ones who try to break bones, they are people who think they have something to prove, so I'm wary of them, too.
heh heh... I may be a duffer, but folks what do that to me are gonna get a surprise. I can still rub hand bones together pretty easy. Never do it on my own, just a hard shake like it oughta be... But I CAN make a point of it if need be.
As a rule, though, those handshakes are a valuable tool in reading someone.
I'd like to keep that in my arsenal.
I have sealed five figure deals over a good, firm handshake.
Yep. every deal I ever made was on a handshake. The paper always came later.
Any moron can break a contract. But folks look down on breaking word.
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The left wing has a new, very potent tool in their toolbox, along with the ‘ism’ charges, government shut downs over the budget, etc
@skeeter This was a test...
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Well, the dead fish handshakes are people I just don't trust, and the ones who try to break bones, they are people who think they have something to prove, so I'm wary of them, too.
First person I ever shook hands with that had that dead fish handshake was Bill Clinton in Kuwait.
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@skeeter This was a test...
I’d say it turned out pretty promising.