Deadly New Mexican Flu Virus Sparks Global Pandemic Fear

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=flu][quote=partypup][quote=4plexowner]
let’s see, economy collapsing in 2000/2001

what happened?[/quote]

Uh…Who was predicting a collapse in 2000/01? Not me. Sorry.

[quote=4plexowner]economy collapsing in 2008/2009

what happened?[/quote]

What happened?? Dude, look around you. It’s happening now. Insolvent banks. Rampant bankruptcies. 20% real unemployment. Are you looking for the little CNN banner running across the bottom of your TV screen saying, “Breaking News: U.S. Economy in Collapse”? LOL.

Anyway, back to the flu. My only point is that when the economy finally deteriorates to the point that Americans start pointing fingers at Obama and IF this flu continues to spread with the virulent effects seen in Mexico, it would be a convenient way for him to explain why the downturn was exacerbated. This isn’t rocket science, and it’s hardly a controversial statement. Do you have a response to that argument, or do you just want to dwell on the fact that you haven’t seen the CNN banner on your TV alerting you that we are in deep shit?
[/quote]

Partypup…I think you would enjoy reading about john titor….

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Titor

http://www.johntitor.com/Pages/Story.html

Though the pandemic that was described was Mad Cow, not Swine Flu
Makes for a B- rated science fiction movie imho.[/quote]

FLU: Wow! Your post has it all! Mad Cow Disease, quantum physics, teleportation devices built into the back of a Corvette and worldwide nuclear war.

I was going to post something pithy about avoiding carnitas burritos, but the hell with that now.

[patientrenter]

[quote=Enorah]And the fear machine continues.

[/quote]

+1.

How much of our news is just overplaying our fears? It has more in common with watching a slasher movie than any actual education about the broader world. But I know, the slasher movies are very popular, so never mind, and enjoy the show!

[patientrenter]

[quote=Enorah]And the fear machine continues.

[/quote]

+1.

How much of our news is just overplaying our fears? It has more in common with watching a slasher movie than any actual education about the broader world. But I know, the slasher movies are very popular, so never mind, and enjoy the show!

[patientrenter]

[quote=Enorah]And the fear machine continues.

[/quote]

+1.

How much of our news is just overplaying our fears? It has more in common with watching a slasher movie than any actual education about the broader world. But I know, the slasher movies are very popular, so never mind, and enjoy the show!

[patientrenter]

[quote=Enorah]And the fear machine continues.

[/quote]

+1.

How much of our news is just overplaying our fears? It has more in common with watching a slasher movie than any actual education about the broader world. But I know, the slasher movies are very popular, so never mind, and enjoy the show!

[patientrenter]

[quote=Enorah]And the fear machine continues.

[/quote]

+1.

How much of our news is just overplaying our fears? It has more in common with watching a slasher movie than any actual education about the broader world. But I know, the slasher movies are very popular, so never mind, and enjoy the show!

[paramount]

I’m with flu, we did have an economic collapse that was already in progress with the housing bust, then $150 oil set off the inferno.

We are on life support, that’s the only thing that stopped an all out collapse. And even then, it’s probably only been delayed.

But most of us already know this….

[paramount]

I’m with flu, we did have an economic collapse that was already in progress with the housing bust, then $150 oil set off the inferno.

We are on life support, that’s the only thing that stopped an all out collapse. And even then, it’s probably only been delayed.

But most of us already know this….

[paramount]

I’m with flu, we did have an economic collapse that was already in progress with the housing bust, then $150 oil set off the inferno.

We are on life support, that’s the only thing that stopped an all out collapse. And even then, it’s probably only been delayed.

But most of us already know this….

[paramount]

I’m with flu, we did have an economic collapse that was already in progress with the housing bust, then $150 oil set off the inferno.

We are on life support, that’s the only thing that stopped an all out collapse. And even then, it’s probably only been delayed.

But most of us already know this….

[paramount]

I’m with flu, we did have an economic collapse that was already in progress with the housing bust, then $150 oil set off the inferno.

We are on life support, that’s the only thing that stopped an all out collapse. And even then, it’s probably only been delayed.

But most of us already know this….

[partypup]

[quote=afx114]Just to clarify: your argument is that Obama may or may not argue something depending on whether the economy does or does not collapse and whether this flu does or does not become a major epidemic? Way to go out on a limb there!

I believe we have a phrase to describe this kind of thinking: “Grasping at straws.”[/quote]

Just to clarify: your attempt to clarify my argument is wrong. But nice try.

Once again, I will try to be clear, since my statement seems to be fascinating you: this economy is going to collapse. Period. The precursors of a collapse are already in place. My point is that when (not if) a collapse occurs, and IF the flu becomes more virulent, it will be a talking point by this administration for explaining how and why the collapse occurred. No one in any administration (and yes, afx, that would include the Bush or Clinton administrations) wants to admit that the collapse was inevitable and has been on track since 1971.

Your unrelenting defense of Obama prevents you from understanding that my comment is more generic and not specifically directed toward this administration. If McCain had won, he wouldn’t want to admit that our government’s bone-headed spending policies have led us to disaster. No one wants to admit that. Scapegoats are always more convenient. If a war breaks out between Israel and Iran leading to an oil embargo or skyrocketing oil prices, that would also be used as a talking point to explain why a collapse occurred. Any and all excuses will be used if they are available. This is the way of politics. And yes, your Messiah – despite all the trappings – is still a politician like all the other hacks who have preceded him. Is that so difficult to understand?

[partypup]

[quote=afx114]Just to clarify: your argument is that Obama may or may not argue something depending on whether the economy does or does not collapse and whether this flu does or does not become a major epidemic? Way to go out on a limb there!

I believe we have a phrase to describe this kind of thinking: “Grasping at straws.”[/quote]

Just to clarify: your attempt to clarify my argument is wrong. But nice try.

Once again, I will try to be clear, since my statement seems to be fascinating you: this economy is going to collapse. Period. The precursors of a collapse are already in place. My point is that when (not if) a collapse occurs, and IF the flu becomes more virulent, it will be a talking point by this administration for explaining how and why the collapse occurred. No one in any administration (and yes, afx, that would include the Bush or Clinton administrations) wants to admit that the collapse was inevitable and has been on track since 1971.

Your unrelenting defense of Obama prevents you from understanding that my comment is more generic and not specifically directed toward this administration. If McCain had won, he wouldn’t want to admit that our government’s bone-headed spending policies have led us to disaster. No one wants to admit that. Scapegoats are always more convenient. If a war breaks out between Israel and Iran leading to an oil embargo or skyrocketing oil prices, that would also be used as a talking point to explain why a collapse occurred. Any and all excuses will be used if they are available. This is the way of politics. And yes, your Messiah – despite all the trappings – is still a politician like all the other hacks who have preceded him. Is that so difficult to understand?

[partypup]

[quote=afx114]Just to clarify: your argument is that Obama may or may not argue something depending on whether the economy does or does not collapse and whether this flu does or does not become a major epidemic? Way to go out on a limb there!

I believe we have a phrase to describe this kind of thinking: “Grasping at straws.”[/quote]

Just to clarify: your attempt to clarify my argument is wrong. But nice try.

Once again, I will try to be clear, since my statement seems to be fascinating you: this economy is going to collapse. Period. The precursors of a collapse are already in place. My point is that when (not if) a collapse occurs, and IF the flu becomes more virulent, it will be a talking point by this administration for explaining how and why the collapse occurred. No one in any administration (and yes, afx, that would include the Bush or Clinton administrations) wants to admit that the collapse was inevitable and has been on track since 1971.

Your unrelenting defense of Obama prevents you from understanding that my comment is more generic and not specifically directed toward this administration. If McCain had won, he wouldn’t want to admit that our government’s bone-headed spending policies have led us to disaster. No one wants to admit that. Scapegoats are always more convenient. If a war breaks out between Israel and Iran leading to an oil embargo or skyrocketing oil prices, that would also be used as a talking point to explain why a collapse occurred. Any and all excuses will be used if they are available. This is the way of politics. And yes, your Messiah – despite all the trappings – is still a politician like all the other hacks who have preceded him. Is that so difficult to understand?

[partypup]

[quote=afx114]Just to clarify: your argument is that Obama may or may not argue something depending on whether the economy does or does not collapse and whether this flu does or does not become a major epidemic? Way to go out on a limb there!

I believe we have a phrase to describe this kind of thinking: “Grasping at straws.”[/quote]

Just to clarify: your attempt to clarify my argument is wrong. But nice try.

Once again, I will try to be clear, since my statement seems to be fascinating you: this economy is going to collapse. Period. The precursors of a collapse are already in place. My point is that when (not if) a collapse occurs, and IF the flu becomes more virulent, it will be a talking point by this administration for explaining how and why the collapse occurred. No one in any administration (and yes, afx, that would include the Bush or Clinton administrations) wants to admit that the collapse was inevitable and has been on track since 1971.

Your unrelenting defense of Obama prevents you from understanding that my comment is more generic and not specifically directed toward this administration. If McCain had won, he wouldn’t want to admit that our government’s bone-headed spending policies have led us to disaster. No one wants to admit that. Scapegoats are always more convenient. If a war breaks out between Israel and Iran leading to an oil embargo or skyrocketing oil prices, that would also be used as a talking point to explain why a collapse occurred. Any and all excuses will be used if they are available. This is the way of politics. And yes, your Messiah – despite all the trappings – is still a politician like all the other hacks who have preceded him. Is that so difficult to understand?

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