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Caretaker Wrote:
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> I dug a 1853 LC Saturday, that's my 5th for the ye
> ar, it's funny how you don't dig one for a year, w
> as on a nice sliver run, but they closed my beache
> s, about 100 in a year, I love this hobby


Congrats on the LC! and yep, this is a great hobby.
Jeff

Anyone interested in the source of Lyme disease should investigate the theory of Plum Island off the coast of Lyme, Connecticut.
It housed an animal research laboratory and they did experiments on the Texas lone star tic that supposedly migrated to the mainland by birds.

Remember the theory that the Aids epidemic originated in Africa by natives eating Chimpanzees?
Remember the videos of chimpanzees using "tools" or long blades of grass to pull termites out of termite mounds and eating them?

In Wuhan, China they were eating bats and snakes.
Bats eat insects.

Common denominator is don't eat anything that feeds on insects.

World hunger is the culprit here and nothing cures world hunger better than the wealth of capitalism.

Good one robocop.

As a bike rider I have swallowed plenty of bugs.

A lot of people are against genetically selected and engineered crops but the truth is they have done more to cure world hunger than anything else.

goodmore Wrote:
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> As a bike rider I have swallowed plenty of bugs.


There you go.

robocop Wrote:
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> Anyone interested in the source of Lyme disease sh
> ould investigate the theory of Plum Island off the
> coast of Lyme, Connecticut.
> It housed an animal research laboratory and they d
> id experiments on the Texas lone star tic that sup
> posedly migrated to the mainland by birds.
>
> Remember the theory that the Aids epidemic origina
> ted in Africa by natives eating Chimpanzees?
> Remember the videos of chimpanzees using "tools" o
> r long blades of grass to pull termites out of ter
> mite mounds and eating them?
>
> In Wuhan, China they were eating bats and snakes.

Chickens eat insects.
> Bats eat insects.
>
> Common denominator is don't eat anything that feed
> s on insects.
>
> World hunger is the culprit here and nothing cures
> world hunger better than the wealth of capitalism.

robocop Wrote:
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> Anyone interested in the source of Lyme disease sh
> ould investigate the theory of Plum Island off the
> coast of Lyme, Connecticut.
> It housed an animal research laboratory and they d
> id experiments on the Texas lone star tic that sup
> posedly migrated to the mainland by birds.
>
> Remember the theory that the Aids epidemic origina
> ted in Africa by natives eating Chimpanzees?
> Remember the videos of chimpanzees using "tools" o
> r long blades of grass to pull termites out of ter
> mite mounds and eating them?
>
> In Wuhan, China they were eating bats and snakes.


> Bats eat insects.
>
> Common denominator is don't eat anything that feed
> s on insects.
>
> World hunger is the culprit here and nothing cures
> world hunger better than the wealth of capitalism.

Chickens eat insects.

True but most of the chickens we consume are raised on chicken farms, penned up and forced fed grain to fatten them up. Some say it's cruel but maybe it's safe?

The so called "green raised", "free range" chickens are probably fed well enough to avoid having to chase insects.

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> Saint Reagan - if I recall rightly - did ads long ago opposing Medicare as “Socialism”.
>
> [www.youtube.com]
>
> Or course he must have been right - none of us old f**ts on this forum would go along with Socialism - PS I know we paid, yada yada .. but that’s how it’s supposed to work - pay now, benefit later.. kind of like insurance.


Basically the same concept as social security. It's not a hand out, and when they say it's an entitlement, that's correct, you paid into it since your first legit tax collecting job, so you are entitled to collect it when you hit the appropriate age. This safety net should be obvious, too many people lack the discipline or fundamental understanding of economics to save on their own, so the govt does it on your behalf with your own money. Yet it continues to be this ridiculous political football, never understood that, it's a pretty straight forward concept.

robocop Wrote:
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> Kind of curious how the coronavirus came from communist/socialist China where the population is so poor they have to resort to eating wild animals such as bats, snakes and even domesticated dogs.

In no way, shape or form am I defending China one bit, but you might want to do a little research before posting such erroneous info. Yes some of them do eat these things to an extent, but they are mainly because they've been ingrained into their culture for decades, likely from a time when they had to eat it or die, and it just because an accepted thing to eat. Every see chicken feet at a Chinese buffet? I have, I'm not eating them, but I'm sure these types of cuisines stem from a time when the poor ate anything they could get their hands on and that's true of a lot of countries that've had a history of poverty, these foods that are bizarre to western society have roots from impoverishment. Their not mainstream staples by any stretch of the imagination in this day and age. People eat alligators and snakes in the U.S. as well, although generally for different reasons (more of a delicacy?) so go figure.

For those that believe China's poor, you might be surprised by the massive economic overhaul they've achieved in the past 40'ish years. [en.wikipedia.org]



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goodmore Wrote:
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> I see Georgia has opened its beaches. All i can say is my health is more important than being on a beach. I hope others out there think it through.


There's a very good site that takes all of the data for each country and even each state into account for historical and predictive modeling, even includes when/if they started shelter-in-place, and other restrictions, hospital constraints, etc. It's interesting to see how what I call the "stupid states" vs the rest of the country are predicted to fare in this (hint: it's typically not good). Basically by not implementing any of the precautions, their perpetuating the problem.

See how your state fares compared to the rest of the world: [covid19.healthdata.org]

robocop Wrote:
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>
> In Wuhan, China they were eating bats and snakes. Bats eat insects.
>
> Common denominator is don't eat anything that feeds on insects.
>
> World hunger is the culprit here and nothing cures world hunger better than the wealth of capitalism.

Just to be clear, the issues isn't because the Chinese eat bats (which they may do, but that wasn't the cause of this). Bats are an unique animal, their immune to an incredible amount of infectious diseases, so they end up being great transporters of them. Most scientists believe the bats (which mostly eat fruit) as the carriers, urinate on the animals in the live animal markets. As the animals are slaughtered right then and there, the urine is mixed in, and dinner now becomes the genesis of the virus spread.

These issues tend to be less common in the U.S. due to more strict guidelines from the USDA, as well as routine animal testing, but anything is possible. Although we have more protections built into our food chain, it's not inconceivable that the issue could've started here as well, it's just less likely, but still possible.

The Chinese population (working class) is poor.

The country oligarchs are rich.

Just like Cuba and Venezuela.

robocop Wrote:
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> The Chinese population (working class) is poor.
> The country oligarchs are rich.
> Just like Cuba and Venezuela.

Sounds like the way the US is headed.
Money flows uphill.

Compared to the rest of the world?

Americans don't know how well off they are.

Whining and victimization is real popular right now.

If an American doesn't have the latest and greatest smart phone they think that they appear poor.

How about no electricity, no indoor plumbing, no food, no medical care, no religious freedom.

Why do we have to compare ourselves to the rest of the world? Actually, there are quite a few countries that are pretty well off and use smart phones, too.

I think most americans do know how well off we are. Some won't admit it and others of us just take our well being for granted.

Sure there is some whining and spouting of victimization. Much, however, imho, is brought on by politicians and special interest groups.

If one can afford a smart phone, what is wrong with having one?

Yes, there are places in the world that have no electricity, plumbing, very little food at times and medical care or religious freedom. And if one is so inclined there are numerous organizations that donations can be sent to for aiding such. Are you one that is so inclined to help, robocop? Or, is it just more fun to generalize and piss on the USA, a country you still live in (I assume) for its over all good fortunes. Much of which came about through hard work. I for one don't feel guilty for having been successful and for living in a pretty damn nice country. Stay safe! HH jim tn

You have the wrong spin on me.

I'm not downgrading America, I'm criticizing the Socialists promoters who Lenin described as "Useful Idiots" to promote the socialist agenda.

Lenin realized that all societies have a collection of malcontents, schizos and people with just no common sense that can be easily manipulated.

Divisive politics in this country has turned them in to a voting bloc.

robocop, I sincerely apologize. Seems like we both spin the same. Stay safe. HH jim tn

So how can you criticize socialism when our current president has basically become the largest supporter of socialism?

Hey I'm not saying he is wrong. But the facts are facts. When the chips are down this capitalist country turns to socialism every time.

I repeat......every time. The current President and his supporters have lost the right to condemn socialism. Well unless they want to be two faced hypocrits.

So lighten up on the old conservative talking points. They no longer apply. The sooner former conservatives admit that they were wrong on socialism the sooner this country can unite.



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Typical--only by the Conservatives admitting we are wrong can the country unite.

Well the facts are facts. The largest socialism law in the history of the USA. Every time......the US turns to socialism. Time for the conservatives to admit it.

thanks Jeff, these guys are stuck inside too long, I haven't missed a beat, the only thing that changed in my life is I don't go into Cumby's, still work 2 jobs, 70 hours a week,still pay taxes, still shop every week, my work I use a respirator every day, so I just walk into the store with it on and mumble, I even turn 65 during this mess and no one came to my party, that's because they to cheap to get me a birthday present , and all I wanted was a roll of toilet paper from each of them, it's snow here, I going detecting

goodmore Wrote:
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> Well the facts are facts. The largest socialism la
> w in the history of the USA. Every time......the U
> S turns to socialism. Time for the conservatives t
> o admit it.


Really goodmore....then maybe you'll vote for Trump next presidential election.

It depends on his honesty. If the past is any indication he will be anything but honest.

Golly, not much of a choice for you then is there. Someone anything but honest or a do nothing down right liar. HH jim tn

goodmore Wrote:
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> It depends on his honesty. If the past is any indi
> cation he will be anything but honest.

No kidding, worst president this country has EVER had. ANY warm body 2020.

The longer this crisis goes on the worse it will get for the current administration. The worse it gets the more he will look the person we all know he is. Donnie is his own worst enemy. Time will tell all. The election process will be the verdict. Nothing else up until now means a hoot.



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Dream on! You have been house bound to long. HH jim tn

Good Friday may be a VERY scary day. Let's hope it happens: Behind-the-Scenes.

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