Pence wouldn't be that much better... better hope that Biden wins in Novemeber or the US will be (frank)ed permanently.
- DariusKnight

Ya but it’s hard for him to pass much policy in 6 months and he’s very unlikely to get reelected. Honestly, Biden isn’t really any better than either. Im just kind of tired of Trump, he’s so hard to listen/watch

It’s about the younger generations, not me, the aftermath will be dramatic, in a terrible way.
- Pacificgem

Seriously, how do you know this for certain?

It's pretty f*cking obvious that when the world shuts down the economy and your portfolio will be affected.
- Marwood

Need some cash for Safeway flowers

I saw his speech on the potential damage to the economy, someone had to voice that opinion in their meetings, I do agree that there has to be some tipping point when the lives of hundreds of millions takes precedence over the lives of thousands. It’s such a strange time.
- Pacificgem

prior to the virus, you've been very happy about the economy but what you really meant was that you were happy about your investment portfolio.

where was the concern for the deficit steadily rising since 2016 in a time of unprecedented financial prosperity?

where was the concern about the national debt rising to unprecedented levels since 2016 in a time of unprecedented financial prosperity?

where was the concern for the kids paying that off? i find it funny that deficit and national debt only comes into the political discussion when "the other guys" are in power. and then it's "what about the children." so thanks for the concern for the next generation, helen lovejoy.

oh, i forgot, your portfolio was rising.

Those people are idiots. Anyone who thinks he's not taking it seriously is just being foolish.
- kaptaan

I hate trump to no end. The point he is making is very very real. People will revolt before they lose everything they have ever worked for. I have to lay a 26 year old kid off friday who is conpletely.capable of working amd he wont be able to pay rent or buy food. He is about to move in with his girlfriend and her children and he just lost his job and wont be able to get another. How is that fair? See poopty scenario

I personally should be fine but im still worried as well. When you take away peoples lively hood the rules change. This is going to get absolutely insane

The system will change. What are they going to do? Kick us out of our homes so that nobody can buy them?

It's not a national or a regional thing, it's a global reset.

I've been wondering for a week how this is going to affect global food prices. In Canada we're fortuitous to have a grain surplus. We also likely have enough frozen and canned inventory to last for awhile.

Many of the people who harvest crops worldwide will have among the highest rates of infection and the poorest coverage IMO. Also, do you really want to be eating and handling food that gets handled my multiple people? Grow your own lettuces and tomatoes, pretty much avoid anything that gets "handled" at a market.

Spend some time in your garden instead of socializing.
- golfingsince

It’s an extremely complex issue, far too in-depth, to be discussed here. Food, shelter, government spending, tax, unemployment, looting, hospital care, retirement, it’s going to have, potentially, a tremendously negative affect on everyone’s future.

It took a world war to recover from the depression of the 1930’s.

prior to the virus, you've been very happy about the economy but what you really meant was that you were happy about your investment portfolio.

where was the concern for the deficit steadily rising since 2016 in a time of unprecedented financial prosperity?

where was the concern about the national debt rising to unprecedented levels since 2016 in a time of unprecedented financial prosperity?

where was the concern for the kids paying that off? i find it funny that deficit and national debt only comes into the political discussion when "the other guys" are in power. and then it's "what about the children." so thanks for the concern for the next generation, helen lovejoy.

oh, i forgot, your portfolio was rising.
- RealityChecker

wow!

Those people are idiots. Anyone who thinks he's not taking it seriously is just being foolish.
- kaptaan

He's taking the economic side of it seriously.

Pence wouldn't be that much better... better hope that Biden wins in Novemeber or the US will be (frank)ed permanently.
- DariusKnight

Biden? Lols... The guy has dementia. He can't remember what he should say half the time. He needs medical help and to be in nursing home. The people using him are just parasites feeding on him. The people who put him up to run are shameless, taking advantage of the guy.

prior to the virus, you've been very happy about the economy but what you really meant was that you were happy about your investment portfolio.

where was the concern for the deficit steadily rising since 2016 in a time of unprecedented financial prosperity?

where was the concern about the national debt rising to unprecedented levels since 2016 in a time of unprecedented financial prosperity?

where was the concern for the kids paying that off? i find it funny that deficit and national debt only comes into the political discussion when "the other guys" are in power. and then it's "what about the children." so thanks for the concern for the next generation, helen lovejoy.

oh, i forgot, your portfolio was rising.
- RealityChecker

how could someone on here possibly know what my concerns are? If you have adult children and grandchildren, which I do, you’re absolutely concerned about their future and what the world looks like for them.

It’s an extremely complex issue, far to in-depth, to be discussed here. Food, shelter, government spending, tax, unemployment, looting, hospital care, retirement, it’s going to have, potential, a tremendously negative affect on everyone’s future.

It took a world war to recover from the depression of the 1930’s.
- Pacificgem

This is perfectly said. This is what is coming down the pipe.

how could someone on here possibly know what my concerns are? If you have adult children and grandchildren, which I do, you’re absolutely concerned about their future world looks like.
- Pacificgem

Seriously, how do you know this for certain?
- Load Management

Because I can read?

Biden? Lols... The guy has dementia. He can't remember what he should say half the time. He needs medical help and to be in nursing home. The people using him are just parasites feeding on him. The people who put him up to run are shameless, taking advantage of the guy.
- kaptaan

Because I can read?
- Pacificgem

Great...it's a start.

- RealityChecker

Good counterpoint... Lol.

People not taking him seriously is how he won the first time. I hope everyone on the left keeps sharing those kinds of gifs. It's perfect. Keep it up.

Great...it's a start.
- Load Management

Out of curiousity what do you think is going to happen?

I saw his speech on the potential damage to the economy, someone had to voice that opinion in their meetings, I do agree that there has to be some tipping point when the lives of hundreds of millions takes precedence over the lives of thousands. It’s such a strange time.
- Pacificgem

I work for a public company. We get emails about twice a day about covid-19, and there has been a slight improvement in the field.

However, we still share facilities with members from other terminals. We also share locomotives that have travelled across the country without proper sanitation. As demonstrated twice since November, we are the lifeline of the economy .....for good reason. We are the major supply system.

Decisions are being made at all levels in the interest of the shareholder and not the employee. It's like the shareholder is TOO STUPID to realize that without the employees in place to operate their business it's going to crash even harder. Secure all food and medical supply chains, lock everything else down.

Out of curiousity what do you think is going to happen?
- Jkuzzi

How the fuk would I know and why would I pretend to? Not a single person on here knows for certain what the future holds in any way.

I work for a public company. We get emails about twice a day about covid-19, and there has been a slight improvement in the field.

However, we still share facilities with members from other terminals. We also share locomotives that have travelled across the country without proper sanitation. As demonstrated twice since November, we are the lifeline of the economy .....for good reason. We are the major supply system.

Decisions are being made at all levels in the interest of the shareholder and not the employee. It's like the shareholder is TOO STUPID to realize that without the employees in place to operate their business it's going to crash even harder. Secure all food and medical supply chains, lock everything else down.
- golfingsince

So many people getting laid off, both parents, with kids to feed, mortgages to pay, vehicles to pay for, bills to pay, it’s just awful. It could extend people’s work lives from 60 to 70.

If you have a business but had to shutdown, not only do you have zero income but you most likely have rent to pay on your business location. If a lot of small businesses fail it’s going to be awful.

My buddy got laid off, as did his wife who had a great job at the Empress hotel downtown, they have three teenagers, a mortgage, they’re really concerned. He said “it’s a nightmare”. Luckily they have some savings but when you tap into it you’ve gotta work longer. No college for the kids.

This thing is going to destroy our economies, USA & Canada, millions of young people between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age will still be digging us out of this in a decade. I feel bad for them.
- Pacificgem

This pandemic will absolutely ruin the worlds economies, but they can be salvaged over time. My issue is with the unnecessary loss of life with this virus, I get the impression that most people are just associating the virus with old people, which may be the most susceptible but individuals of all ages are also becoming infected.

Unless all efforts are taken to stay the spread of the virus, the economies of the world will never recover fully, my opinion.

Something I find ironic about this whole situation, (and not being identified anywhere) is that the generation that is screaming that the older generation has "ruined their future" is the same generation that is flaunting preventative measures and is a contributing factor to spreading the virus.

I feel sorry for the responsible youth and want to jail the dumbasses, you want your economy back, be responsible.

This pandemic will absolutely ruin the worlds economies, but they can be salvaged over time. My issue is with the unnecessary loss of life with this virus, I get the impression that most people are just associating the virus with old people, which may be the most susceptible but individuals of all ages are also becoming infected.

Unless all efforts are taken to stay the spread of the virus, the economies of the world will never recover fully, my opinion.

Something I find ironic about this whole situation, (and not being identified anywhere) is that the generation that is screaming that the older generation has "ruined their future" is the same generation that is flaunting preventative measures and is a contributing factor to spreading the virus.

I feel sorry for the responsible youth and want to jail the dumbasses, you want your economy back, be responsible.
- Makita

We were worried about you Old Timer. All is better?

It’s an extremely complex issue, far too in-depth, to be discussed here. Food, shelter, government spending, tax, unemployment, looting, hospital care, retirement, it’s going to have, potentially, a tremendously negative affect on everyone’s future.

It took a world war to recover from the depression of the 1930’s.
- Pacificgem

There isn't any hockey going on, nor will there be anytime soon.

If we can't properly discuss what is undoubtedly the largest crisis of our times as it unfolds then what is a suitable discussion?

I'm not interested in burying my head in the sand. I'm far more interested in solutions.

Those people are idiots. Anyone who thinks he's not taking it seriously is just being foolish.
- kaptaan

That is just your opinion, listen to his press conferences, the man is an idiot through and through.

This pandemic will absolutely ruin the worlds economies, but they can be salvaged over time. My issue is with the unnecessary loss of life with this virus, I get the impression that most people are just associating the virus with old people, which may be the most susceptible but individuals of all ages are also becoming infected.

Unless all efforts are taken to stay the spread of the virus, the economies of the world will never recover fully, my opinion.

Something I find ironic about this whole situation, (and not being identified anywhere) is that the generation that is screaming that the older generation has "ruined their future" is the same generation that is flaunting preventative measures and is a contributing factor to spreading the virus.

I feel sorry for the responsible youth and want to jail the dumbasses, you want your economy back, be responsible.
- Makita

I agree that the self isolation and distancing is crucial, my original comment was, at what point does the bigger picture take precedence. Three months, four months, six months?