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Apr 23, 2021 | 09:38 PM

#46

George C

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From: WNY

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryH.

Respectfully, I believe you may want to do a little research on the issue.

Understood, I don’t believe automakers are making excuses...obviously they would rather build and sell.
I believe electrical components are short. I think the issue is much deeper and more complex than simple chip production due to high demand or labor shortages.. The Chinese can build a complete hospital in hours. They can bootleg almost any product in a week. The Chinese can almost move the Earth off of its axis in design and production..
Can’t produce chips? Expand production to produce chips? Please..
Yeah, a little more of a political squeeze I believe.

Apr 23, 2021 | 09:41 PM

#47

Vezfly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by George C

Might be a joke to you, but I know several people who have died. A former employee at 51, and a current employee was in the hospital fighting for his life..
Think about that before you suggest this has been a joke.

So habe I, and tons more succumbing to death with comorbidities including smoking , obesity , diabetes, cancer , and straight up FLU. One thing is guaranteed , we will die. Shut down the world next time the flu comes bad that year....

Apr 23, 2021 | 09:48 PM

#48

Vezfly

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Originally Posted by George C

China Virus..LOL....This correct explaination is so old, and it’s impossible to make a Fox News watcher understand something so unselfishly basic... mask wearing is not about protecting the wearer, it’s about protecting others from the wearer that may possibly be infected and carry the virus. It’s about respect for others and being unselfish. Some just can not understand what unselfish means.
Notice flu was down by 98%?

Dont want to wear one...don't.. just don’t enter a business that require them.

well it originated in China , if that offends you than I guess illegal aliens does too... masks don’t work - see attached , read it from beginning to end. MIT put out a
study today on CNBC they don’t help prevent transmission .

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7680614/

Apr 23, 2021 | 09:56 PM

#49

LarryH.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by George C

You may be allowing your politics to filter your perspective.
For example, the current chip shortage is being attributed to a major fire at a factory in Japan. Not China.

Apr 23, 2021 | 09:57 PM

#50

George C

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From: WNY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vezfly

LOL..
The subject is so old...

Let’s dumb it down..think reverse of that article.
It’s not a filters unless it’s an N95., it’s not a protector for you..it simply knocks your exhaled breath down to inches away from your mouth instead of feet where someone else may have a better opportunity to breath it in. A person wearing one next to you is doing it for you, not for them.
Its so simple..

Guys, don’t wear one.. I choose to.

Apr 23, 2021 | 10:01 PM

#51

muhford

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From: Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by George C

mask wearing is not about protecting the wearer, it’s about protecting others from the wearer that may possibly be infected and carry the virus.

EVERYONE has been wearing masks for 12+ months now. Why aren't the masks working? The virus is everywhere.

Apr 23, 2021 | 10:08 PM

#52

George C

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From: WNY

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryH.

You may be allowing your politics to filter your perspective.
For example, the current chip shortage is being attributed to a major fire at a factory in Japan. Not China.

One big reason automakers can’t find enough chips is that semiconductor manufacturers have given priority to manufacturers of smartphones, video game consoles and other consumer electronics, which tend to be more lucrative customers.

Politics means policy. Not Dem vs.Rep etc..

Apr 23, 2021 | 10:11 PM

#53

scottz99

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From: Colorado Rockies

Quote:

Originally Posted by George C

China Virus..LOL....This correct explaination is so old, and it’s impossible to make a Fox News watcher understand something so unselfishly basic... mask wearing is not about protecting the wearer, it’s about protecting others from the wearer that may possibly be infected and carry the virus. It’s about respect and concern for others. Some just can not understand what unselfish means, or protecting someone’s grandmother means... it’s such a simple thing to do..
Notice flu was down by 98%?

You should have read my comment carefully; "I have zero confidence that a paper mask (probably not worn properly) is going to protect anybody"; wearer or others. And don't preach about N95 masks; something that cannot be found; at least where I live.

Quote:

Originally Posted by George C

Dont want to wear one...don't.. just don’t enter a business that require them.

Thanks, I won't, but I don't need permission from you or anyone else, including the government.

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Apr 23, 2021 | 10:12 PM

#54

George C

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From: WNY

Quote:

Originally Posted by muhford

EVERYONE has been wearing masks for 12+ months now. Why aren't the masks working? The virus is everywhere.

It takes team work, and not opposite approaches. Teamwork as in everyone on the same page, and not taking a silly political side driven by the news you choose to watch.
I own a house in western NY, and one near Naples, FL where we spend part of the winter.
If you saw how wide open and unmasked Florida is then you would understand how the lid can’t be put on the problem.
Even with that said, it’s an impossible task. So, we do the best we can. Some take chances, others are more careful with their health.

Apr 23, 2021 | 10:18 PM

#55

scottz99

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From: Colorado Rockies

PS: I've been vaccinated, why do I need to wear a mask? Are you going suggest we have been mislead concerning the vaccine?

Apr 23, 2021 | 10:19 PM

#56

George C

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From: WNY

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottz99

I respect your right to your opinion.
I’m vaccinated, as well as my family and employees..so the pressure is totally off of me. But I’ll still wear one inside of a building in case your or someone else’s mother/father/brother/sister isn’t vaccinated.

Apr 23, 2021 | 10:20 PM

#57

scottz99

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From: Colorado Rockies

Quote:

Originally Posted by George C

I respect your right to your opinion.

Thank you, and I also respect your rights. Let's leave it at that and talk about trucks.

Apr 23, 2021 | 10:25 PM

#58

George C

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From: WNY

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottz99

PS: I've been vaccinated, why do I need to wear a mask? Are you going suggest we have been mislead concerning the vaccine?

Until there is herd immunity, you may still contract, not get sick or even know you have it, and spread the virus to others who are not vaccinated. So it depends how much respect you have for others around you.
Don't have any? Then don’t wear one..