Jesus, why are we so dumb?

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Even with experts warning us not to travel...

Answer 1

Xper 6

most intelligent people that I know are capable of examining reality and then making the choice that is best for themselves and their loved ones.
To me, the “dumb” people, are the ones that blindly follow the guidance of so called “experts” that are OBVIOUSLY politically motivated and also don’t even follow their own suggested guidelines!!!
just sitting around and blindly citing “experts” as to what the best course of action would be. Is simply an appeal to authority and in no way means that your right or even intelligent for doing said action.

OddBeMe

1 mo
It’s not an appeal to authority to cite experts. Read up philosophical fallacies.
John_Galt

1 mo
If you show no empirical evidence, show no logical reasons or rational explanations... but cite experts. Yes, that is an appeal to authority!
If you provide those things and then also list some experts that have came to the same conclusion. Then sure, that will add some weight to what your saying. But just citing “experts” as reasons why people should make life altering choices isn’t good enough.
For every expert that I find to claim “A”. You can find two to claim “B” and vice versa.
OddBeMe

1 mo
Please link experts that claim not wearing a mask is ok.
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John_Galt

1 mo
The thread was about “traveling” not “wearing a mask”. But the data on masks is clear. If you wear the appropriate mask, in the appropriate way... then masks can help stop the spread of infectious diseases. The massive problem with that is that Americans don’t have access to proper masks and they don’t wear them properly. Most people actually do more harm than good to themself because of bad mask wearing habits. I don’t Know what that has to do with anything though.
I was trying to make the point that, people should do their own research and make their own decision. Not just blindly obey because an “expert” said so. these “experts” are bureaucrats and have agendas!!! And rarely is that agenda the overall well being of Americans!!! 9 times out of 10 there is money or power at stake!!!
OddBeMe

1 mo
So no experts huh?

Answer 2

OddBeMe

It’s not an appeal to authority to cite experts. Read up philosophical fallacies.

Answer 3

John_Galt

If you show no empirical evidence, show no logical reasons or rational explanations... but cite experts. Yes, that is an appeal to authority!
If you provide those things and then also list some experts that have came to the same conclusion. Then sure, that will add some weight to what your saying. But just citing “experts” as reasons why people should make life altering choices isn’t good enough.
For every expert that I find to claim “A”. You can find two to claim “B” and vice versa.

Answer 4

OddBeMe

Please link experts that claim not wearing a mask is ok.

Answer 5

John_Galt

The thread was about “traveling” not “wearing a mask”. But the data on masks is clear. If you wear the appropriate mask, in the appropriate way... then masks can help stop the spread of infectious diseases. The massive problem with that is that Americans don’t have access to proper masks and they don’t wear them properly. Most people actually do more harm than good to themself because of bad mask wearing habits. I don’t Know what that has to do with anything though.
I was trying to make the point that, people should do their own research and make their own decision. Not just blindly obey because an “expert” said so. these “experts” are bureaucrats and have agendas!!! And rarely is that agenda the overall well being of Americans!!! 9 times out of 10 there is money or power at stake!!!

Answer 6

OddBeMe

So no experts huh?

Answer 7

Not_Average

Xper 6

My grandmother is 82 year old. Most likely her last Thanksgiving and that’s why she wanted to see us. My cousin drank himself to death due to depression that was onset by isolation when they forced his company down. We haven’t seen my grandma since the lame zoom funeral we had since we couldn’t even meet up in person. Live your own life, take the precautions you feel necessary, and mind your own business. You don’t get to dictate my life choices, nor does the government.

OddBeMe

1 mo
Actually the govt does. It’s called the social contract.
Not_Average

1 mo
Yeah, we have enough rights to choose who we interact with and who we don’t.
OddBeMe

1 mo
If interacting with people is bad for public health shouldn’t the govt be able to limit it?
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Not_Average

1 mo
Red meat is bad for my cholesterol. If I have cholesterol issues, and I have government funded insurance through the VA, then maybe the government ought to just ban my meat intake. No. The government has absolutely no say so in who I associate with in my personal life. If I want to see my grandmother who’s depressed during the last years of her life, then I’ll go ahead and do it. That’s my discretion. Not anyone else’s. Serious question here, do you like being told what to do in your day to day life? I don’t know what your personality is outside of this website.

Answer 8

OddBeMe

Actually the govt does. It’s called the social contract.

Answer 9

Not_Average

Yeah, we have enough rights to choose who we interact with and who we don’t.

Answer 10

OddBeMe

If interacting with people is bad for public health shouldn’t the govt be able to limit it?

Answer 11

Not_Average

Red meat is bad for my cholesterol. If I have cholesterol issues, and I have government funded insurance through the VA, then maybe the government ought to just ban my meat intake. No. The government has absolutely no say so in who I associate with in my personal life. If I want to see my grandmother who’s depressed during the last years of her life, then I’ll go ahead and do it. That’s my discretion. Not anyone else’s. Serious question here, do you like being told what to do in your day to day life? I don’t know what your personality is outside of this website.

Answer 12

HungLikeAHorsefly | 262 opinions shared on Trending & News topic.

Guru

We? I didn't travel. For everybody else... well, it's because they're basically children, emotionally.

Answer 13

MrTaboo

Xper 6

Because the so called "smart" people have zero clue. They keep changing their minds. And the change seems to coincide with political views.

OddBeMe

1 mo
Is it changing or advancing?
MrTaboo

1 mo
Changing. Like the wind. East one day, then west another. Then a tornado to destroy the economy for political reasons.
OddBeMe

1 mo
Pretty sure wasn’t 180 degrees change. Science changes it’s mind, unlike religions or politicians.

Answer 14

OddBeMe

Is it changing or advancing?

Answer 15

MrTaboo

Changing. Like the wind. East one day, then west another. Then a tornado to destroy the economy for political reasons.

Answer 16

OddBeMe

Pretty sure wasn’t 180 degrees change. Science changes it’s mind, unlike religions or politicians.

Answer 17

Tea-Spaghetti

Explorer

I got COVID-19 recently. I didn’t travel anywhere all I did was order take-out regularly. I think that’s how I got it.

OddBeMe

1 mo
Could be. It’s a bad virus. Thank you for not traveling. Or you could have infected dozens.
Tea-Spaghetti

1 mo
Who downvoted me? Fuck you allll!’nb!!!
OddBeMe

1 mo
I didn't... take it easy.
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Tea-Spaghetti

1 mo
Ok thanks

Answer 18

OddBeMe

Could be. It’s a bad virus. Thank you for not traveling. Or you could have infected dozens.

Answer 19

Tea-Spaghetti

Who downvoted me? Fuck you allll!’nb!!!

Answer 20

OddBeMe

I didn't... take it easy.

Answer 21

Tea-Spaghetti

Ok thanks

Answer 22

Wise4myage | 59 opinions shared on Trending & News topic.

Guru

People have become "covid wary" and are tired of restrictions. I had a chance to fly last weekend, but declined.

Answer 23

User2300

Xper 4

Its been like 8 months now with no sign of things getting better so people are like fuck it. It's wrong, but I get it.

OddBeMe

1 mo
How do you get it? Half the country can’t be suicidal.
User2300

1 mo
With a survival rate of 99% it's not a risk to most people. That's why I get it.
OddBeMe

1 mo
(Slaps face) that’s not a survival rate that’s just the beginning. It was 1% infected, now it’s like 2-3%
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User2300

1 mo
You have completely missed the point. Never mind.

Also 97% isn't scary for most people.
OddBeMe

1 mo
i got your point. you keep disregarding the rising infection rates.