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Whether the rise in cases affects you or not, it sure does show up the people who insisted "coronavirus was done" and refused to believe cases would spike because we didn't have a graph to show what would happen.

It was obvious this would happen, history and common sense told us this. Wishful thinking never solved anything. lol
 
I've spent a lot more money on tech and orders/deliveries in the recent months

I just placed a couple orders on Amazon recently, but not because of the virus. Just because it's easier lol
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Whether the rise in cases affects you or not, it sure does show up the people who insisted "coronavirus was done" and refused to believe cases would spike because we didn't have a graph to show what would happen.

It was obvious this would happen, history and common sense told us this. Wishful thinking never solved anything. lol

Americans are still having fun though. The facts didn't really stop people from doing whatever they want
 
In all reality, continuing to follow the guidelines will bring "normal" life back quicker than trying to bend the rules and restart early. Doing so is simply making the wait longer, and you're fooling yourself if you think this is over. Certainly the desire to return to the ways of the past is understandable, and I do sympathize. But this is not in line with reality, which is that we are going to be dealing with this virus for some time. Follow your state-mandated guidelines, have common sense, and think about something other than yourself.
 
Americans are still having fun though. The facts didn't really stop people from doing whatever they want
That applies to some, and more like too many, people in general, pretty much anywhere and pretty much with anything, unfortunately. Doesn't really make it good or right in any sense. Round and round it goes.
 
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I just placed a couple orders on Amazon recently, but not because of the virus. Just because it's easier lol
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Americans are still having fun though. The facts didn't really stop people from doing whatever they want
How many Americans do you know have been to a football/hockey stadium recently and watch the sports you all love so much?

Oh that's right, you're not allowed into stadiums because you can't do whatever you want.
 
I just placed a couple orders on Amazon recently, but not because of the virus. Just because it's easier lol
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Americans are still having fun though. The facts didn't really stop people from doing whatever they want
Not the dead ones though. They probably aren’t having much fun. Probably not doing whatever they want either.
Much the same for their friends and family.
 
All Americans? Some Americans?

For, I very much doubt that the very many dead Americans (131,000 and counting) are having all that much fun.

America has a population of 328,200,000 people so many millions have been having fun
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How many Americans do you know have been to a football/hockey stadium recently and watch the sports you all love so much?

Oh that's right, you're not allowed into stadiums because you can't do whatever you want.

Americans aren’t sitting around waiting for stadiums to open to have fun lol
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In all reality, continuing to follow the guidelines will bring "normal" life back quicker than trying to bend the rules and restart early. Doing so is simply making the wait longer, and you're fooling yourself if you think this is over. Certainly the desire to return to the ways of the past is understandable, and I do sympathize. But this is not in line with reality, which is that we are going to be dealing with this virus for some time. Follow your state-mandated guidelines, have common sense, and think about something other than yourself.

I agree following the local rules and guidelines is probably a good idea
 
America has a population of 328,200,000 people so many millions have been having fun
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Americans aren’t sitting around waiting for stadiums to open to have fun lol
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I agree following the local rules and guidelines is probably a good idea
Once again, you ignore the reality. The point isn't about having fun, it's that we live in a restricted world. You claim you can do whatever you want. You can't.
 
Once again, you ignore the reality. The point isn't about having fun, it's that we live in a restricted world. You claim you can do whatever you want. You can't.

Yeah there's the mask policy in some areas which many people don't even follow but other than that no restrictions that I've seen
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Really glad the Americans that aren’t dying are having lots of fun at least. I mean, that’s the main thing eh? Ooh look at me, chase me, chase me :).

Yeah I mean you can't expect 328,200,000 Americans to just sit around lol obviously many have moved on
 
My life never really changed other than some cancelled international trips. Im still scheduled to work in Eygpt in a few weeks and Germany this winter all governments seem to be giving the go ahead as of now. I cant see another lockdown happening id love to buy some more discounted stocks but I honestly think that could bring on a civil war when mixed in with an election that whichever way it goes will be controversial. I still believe the worst of 2020 is yet to come both domestic and internationally.
 
Yeah there's the mask policy in some areas which many people don't even follow but other than that no restrictions that I've seen
So you’ve been to watch sports lately? How was it. Which packed stadium was it in? Oh wait you can’t at the moment can you?
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My life never really changed other than some cancelled international trips. Im still scheduled to work in Eygpt in a few weeks and Germany this winter all governments seem to be giving the go ahead as of now. I cant see another lockdown happening id love to buy some more discounted stocks but I honestly think that could bring on a civil war when mixed in with an election that whichever way it goes will be controversial. I still believe the worst of 2020 is yet to come both domestic and internationally.
Very possibly. Especially when some people think it’s all over!
 
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My life never really changed other than some cancelled international trips. Im still scheduled to work in Eygpt in a few weeks and Germany this winter all governments seem to be giving the go ahead as of now. I cant see another lockdown happening id love to buy some more discounted stocks but I honestly think that could bring on a civil war when mixed in with an election that whichever way it goes will be controversial. I still believe the worst of 2020 is yet to come both domestic and internationally.

Yeah I've just been flying domestically not international. I'm going to a wedding with my girlfriend this weekend and nobody's worried. I doubt we'll have another lockdown, but even if we do how many people are actually going to follow it?
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So you’ve been to watch sports lately? How was it. Which packed stadium was it in? Oh wait you can’t at the moment can you?
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Very possibly. Especially when some people think it’s all over!

Either they think it's over or just don't care anymore
 
Yeah I've just been flying domestically not international. I'm going to a wedding with my girlfriend this weekend and nobody's worried. I doubt we'll have another lockdown, but even if we do how many people are actually going to follow it?
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Either they think it's over or just don't care anymore
And we are back to (or really never left) perception vs. reality.
 
Yeah I've just been flying domestically not international. I'm going to a wedding with my girlfriend this weekend and nobody's worried. I doubt we'll have another lockdown, but even if we do how many people are actually going to follow it?
Very few and if they really try to enforce it well militia numbers are surging and first time gun ownership is at an all time high. It used to be domestic threats were a small part of our daily briefs now its the majority.
 
Yeah I've just been flying domestically not international. I'm going to a wedding with my girlfriend this weekend and nobody's worried. I doubt we'll have another lockdown, but even if we do how many people are actually going to follow it?
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Either they think it's over or just don't care anymore

Well with your carefree attitude, if your posts suddenly stop here, we’ll at least know what happened.
 
Yeah I've just been flying domestically not international.

Here's the current mask policy for airlines in the US - so it would appear you will absolutely be wearing a mask for the entire flight process (which of course assumes you're actually flying, have a girlfriend, are going to a wedding, etc.)


Specific Airline Policies
Alaska Airlines
Mask Policy: Alaska Airlines is requiring all crew members and passengers over the age of 12 to wear masks. Face coverings will be provided upon request.

Blocked Seats: Alaska is capping all flights at 65% capacity for flights through July 31, 2020. Middle seats will be blocked accordingly to allow distancing onboard. Families who wish to

be seated together despite blocked seats can speak with gate agents or flight attendants for assistance.

Allegiant Airlines
Mask Policy: Allegiant Airlines recommends, but does not require, passengers and crew to wear face coverings onboard. They are providing passengers on some flights with a health and safety kit, which includes a single-use face mask, non-latex gloves and sanitizing wipes. Allegiant intends to have these kits available for all passengers, although they have not announced a specific start date.

Blocked Seats: Allegiant is not limiting capacity on their flights. Customers can request to be notified if their flight exceeds 65% capacity so they can explore alternate travel options. When possible, crew members may reseat customers to provide additional distancing.

American Airlines
Mask Policy: All passengers flying on American Airlines are required to wear face coverings onboard. “Very young children” are exempt, as is anyone with an underlying condition that prevents them from wearing one. Otherwise, non-compliant passengers will be denied boarding for current and/or future travel. Limited masks may be available if you didn’t pack one, but are not guaranteed.

Blocked Seats: American Airlines is not limiting capacity on their flights. However, passengers may be reseated after boarding is complete to allow additional distancing if there are seats available. On full flights, travelers can optionally request to move flights at no charge.

Delta Airlines
Mask Policy: Passengers and crew members are required to wear face coverings onboard, with exceptions for children and those with some medical conditions. You are required to bring your own mask, but masks are available if needed at check-in, in lounges, boarding gates, jet bridges and onboard the aircraft.

Blocked Seats: Delta has one of the most generous blocked seating arrangements in the industry. Middle seats are blocked on larger aircraft and select aisle seats are blocked on smaller aircraft for travel through September 30, 2020. Passenger loads are capped at 50% in domestic first class cabins and 60% for main cabin (economy) and Comfort+. International “Delta One” cabins, their most spacious seats, are capped at 75% capacity.

Frontier Airlines
Mask Policy: All Frontier customers are required to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth, including at ticket counters and gate areas.

Blocked Seats: Frontier is blocking a limited number of middle seats in the front of the plane. These seats are notated as “Stretch Seats” and also include extra legroom. These seats require an additional fee (prices vary based on route and flight duration).

Temperature Screenings: Notably, Frontier Airlines is the only airline requiring temperature screenings from all passengers before boarding. They are using touchless technology to screen passengers and will deny boarding to anyone with a temperature of 100.4℉ or higher.

Hawaiian Airlines
Mask Policy: Hawaiian Airlines requires all passengers to wear masks during boarding, in-flight and deplaning.

Blocked Seats: Hawaiian is currently blocking middle seats on larger aircraft for an unspecified amount of time. Customers planning future travel should be prepared for the possibility that this policy could change before their trip.

JetBlue Airlines
Mask Policy: All JetBlue passengers and crew are required to wear face coverings while flying. This includes during check-in, boarding, in flight and deplaning.



Blocked Seats: JetBlue is blocking all middle seats on larger aircraft and most aisle seats on smaller aircraft in order to allow social distancing onboard. This policy is set to expire after July 31, 2020.

Southwest Airlines
Mask Policy: Customers are required to wear a face covering for boarding and the duration of the flight. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own face covering, but masks will be provided if needed.

Blocked Seats: Southwest is limiting the number of tickets sold on each flight to allow extra distancing for travel through September 30, 2020. This equates to blocked middle seats, although they are maintaining their open seating policy. Customers traveling together are welcome to sit together, including in a middle seat if they choose. Regardless, there will be space for separate parties to sit apart.

Spirit Airlines
Mask Policy: Travelers are required to wear face coverings over the nose and mouth when flying on Spirit Airlines. Masks are not provided, so customers should pack their own.

Blocked Seats: Spirit is not limiting capacity on board their flights and notes that some aircraft may be more full than others.

United Airlines
Mask Policy: United requires all passengers and crew to wear a mask throughout their flight. Masks will be provided at no cost if customers need them. Customers who refuse or who remove masks in-flight may be suspended from flying the airline again in the future.

Blocked Seats: United has not instituted capacity restrictions for their flight and passengers should be prepared for the possibility of completely sold out flights. However, if there are more than 70% of seats booked, passengers can move to another flight instead.
 
Here's the current mask policy for airlines in the US - so it would appear you will absolutely be wearing a mask for the entire flight process (which of course assumes you're actually flying, have a girlfriend, are going to a wedding, etc.)


Specific Airline Policies
Alaska Airlines
Mask Policy: Alaska Airlines is requiring all crew members and passengers over the age of 12 to wear masks. Face coverings will be provided upon request.

Blocked Seats: Alaska is capping all flights at 65% capacity for flights through July 31, 2020. Middle seats will be blocked accordingly to allow distancing onboard. Families who wish to

be seated together despite blocked seats can speak with gate agents or flight attendants for assistance.

Allegiant Airlines
Mask Policy: Allegiant Airlines recommends, but does not require, passengers and crew to wear face coverings onboard. They are providing passengers on some flights with a health and safety kit, which includes a single-use face mask, non-latex gloves and sanitizing wipes. Allegiant intends to have these kits available for all passengers, although they have not announced a specific start date.

Blocked Seats: Allegiant is not limiting capacity on their flights. Customers can request to be notified if their flight exceeds 65% capacity so they can explore alternate travel options. When possible, crew members may reseat customers to provide additional distancing.

American Airlines
Mask Policy: All passengers flying on American Airlines are required to wear face coverings onboard. “Very young children” are exempt, as is anyone with an underlying condition that prevents them from wearing one. Otherwise, non-compliant passengers will be denied boarding for current and/or future travel. Limited masks may be available if you didn’t pack one, but are not guaranteed.

Blocked Seats: American Airlines is not limiting capacity on their flights. However, passengers may be reseated after boarding is complete to allow additional distancing if there are seats available. On full flights, travelers can optionally request to move flights at no charge.

Delta Airlines
Mask Policy: Passengers and crew members are required to wear face coverings onboard, with exceptions for children and those with some medical conditions. You are required to bring your own mask, but masks are available if needed at check-in, in lounges, boarding gates, jet bridges and onboard the aircraft.

Blocked Seats: Delta has one of the most generous blocked seating arrangements in the industry. Middle seats are blocked on larger aircraft and select aisle seats are blocked on smaller aircraft for travel through September 30, 2020. Passenger loads are capped at 50% in domestic first class cabins and 60% for main cabin (economy) and Comfort+. International “Delta One” cabins, their most spacious seats, are capped at 75% capacity.

Frontier Airlines
Mask Policy: All Frontier customers are required to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth, including at ticket counters and gate areas.

Blocked Seats: Frontier is blocking a limited number of middle seats in the front of the plane. These seats are notated as “Stretch Seats” and also include extra legroom. These seats require an additional fee (prices vary based on route and flight duration).

Temperature Screenings: Notably, Frontier Airlines is the only airline requiring temperature screenings from all passengers before boarding. They are using touchless technology to screen passengers and will deny boarding to anyone with a temperature of 100.4℉ or higher.

Hawaiian Airlines
Mask Policy: Hawaiian Airlines requires all passengers to wear masks during boarding, in-flight and deplaning.

Blocked Seats: Hawaiian is currently blocking middle seats on larger aircraft for an unspecified amount of time. Customers planning future travel should be prepared for the possibility that this policy could change before their trip.

JetBlue Airlines
Mask Policy: All JetBlue passengers and crew are required to wear face coverings while flying. This includes during check-in, boarding, in flight and deplaning.



Blocked Seats: JetBlue is blocking all middle seats on larger aircraft and most aisle seats on smaller aircraft in order to allow social distancing onboard. This policy is set to expire after July 31, 2020.

Southwest Airlines
Mask Policy: Customers are required to wear a face covering for boarding and the duration of the flight. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own face covering, but masks will be provided if needed.

Blocked Seats: Southwest is limiting the number of tickets sold on each flight to allow extra distancing for travel through September 30, 2020. This equates to blocked middle seats, although they are maintaining their open seating policy. Customers traveling together are welcome to sit together, including in a middle seat if they choose. Regardless, there will be space for separate parties to sit apart.

Spirit Airlines
Mask Policy: Travelers are required to wear face coverings over the nose and mouth when flying on Spirit Airlines. Masks are not provided, so customers should pack their own.

Blocked Seats: Spirit is not limiting capacity on board their flights and notes that some aircraft may be more full than others.

United Airlines
Mask Policy: United requires all passengers and crew to wear a mask throughout their flight. Masks will be provided at no cost if customers need them. Customers who refuse or who remove masks in-flight may be suspended from flying the airline again in the future.

Blocked Seats: United has not instituted capacity restrictions for their flight and passengers should be prepared for the possibility of completely sold out flights. However, if there are more than 70% of seats booked, passengers can move to another flight instead.
Ive been flying domestic a good bit and its enforced as well as phones being in airplane mode most people have them on for take off then when they hand out drinks people throw them on and then again for landing. Others cut holes in them to bypass the rule. People cut the cats out of cars like crazy and thats illegal and takes effort this was a failure from the start. I seriously doubt it matters on a 5 hour flight anyway.
 
Yeah there's the mask policy in some areas which many people don't even follow but other than that no restrictions that I've seen
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Yeah I mean you can't expect 328,200,000 Americans to just sit around lol obviously many have moved on
Serious question, what do you get out of lying on here? Everyone knows many businesses are still shut, no fans allowed at stadiums, no music festivals this year, many beaches shut, heavy restrictions on international travel etc etc. That's not normal.

Why can't you simply acknowledge that we're not free like we were back in February? Do you honestly think people buy your "that I've seen" excuse?
 
Ive been flying domestic a good bit and its enforced as well as phones being in airplane mode most people have them on for take off then when they hand out drinks people throw them on and then again for landing. Others cut holes in them to bypass the rule. People cut the cats out of cars like crazy and thats illegal and takes effort this was a failure from the start. I seriously doubt it matters on a 5 hour flight anyway.

I saw someone using their mask over their eyes to sleep on the plane haha. Nobody cared
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Serious question, what do you get out of lying on here? Everyone knows many businesses are still shut, no fans allowed at stadiums, no music festivals this year, many beaches shut, heavy restrictions on international travel etc etc. That's not normal.

Why can't you simply acknowledge that we're not free like we were back in February? Do you honestly think people buy your "that I've seen" excuse?

As if Americans are lining up outside stadiums waiting to get in lol
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Very few and if they really try to enforce it well militia numbers are surging and first time gun ownership is at an all time high. It used to be domestic threats were a small part of our daily briefs now its the majority.

Let's hope people don't get all crazy. I know gun buying is at all time high. I don't think the government will do another lockdown knowing darn well nobody wants one and the likelihood most won't even follow it
 
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