Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
Wed May 27, 2020, 06:47 PM May 2020

Georgia is now the Fodder State.........just read what Kemp said...............

Georgia governor aims to roll back more coronavirus restrictions






'We can’t keep fighting the virus from our living room.'

Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday that he’ll continue to roll back coronavirus restrictions as long as residents abide by safety guidelines, adding that his decision to allow more businesses to reopen is “reinvigorating” the state’s stalled economy.

During a visit to a Macon hospital, Kemp said Georgia’s data “continue to look really good,” and he downplayed figures that show a recent rise in coronavirus cases. Asked whether he would lift more regulations, he said he was confident Georgians would “follow the guidance” and let him do so.

“It’s one reason I opened up the state when I did. I felt like our people had learned a lot. They get it. They know what they need to do,” he said. “We can’t keep fighting the virus from our living room.”

His remarks come as state figures show an increase in week-to-week cases of COVID-19 in Georgia, though it’s unclear whether it’s a statistical blip or it represents a marked change. Kemp cited some statistical models that show Georgia passed its peak of cases weeks ago.

https://www.ajc.com/blog/politics/georgia-governor-aims-roll-back-more-coronavirus-restrictions/9jhXLWGJIbeu2I5en3yD7L/


So if its so safe there Gov.............why don't you just take off your mask............permanently......after all your not a nanny state...........

-snip-

He said though he won’t require Georgians to wear them – “we’re not a nanny state here” – he aims to “lead by example.”

I guess this information doesn't matter with his libertarian mindset............

https://www.google.com/search?q=georgian+that+have+died+from+Covi19&oq=georgian+that+have+died+from+Covi19&aqs=chrome..69i57j33.10503j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8



15 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Proud Liberal Dem

(24,412 posts)
2. From what I'm seeing
Wed May 27, 2020, 06:52 PM
May 2020

People don't really seem to be following guidance from health officials and are pretty much going back to "business as usual", as though we magically crossed some arbitrary threshold into Post-COVID-19 existence.

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
4. Yepper spot on....................
Wed May 27, 2020, 06:54 PM
May 2020

I went past the University of Delaware twice in two days and the students just didn't give a shit about wearing a mask...........

Lochloosa

(16,064 posts)
3. I just got back from Atlanta and McRae, GA.
Wed May 27, 2020, 06:53 PM
May 2020

Maybe half the people were wearing mask in Atlanta. Maybe.

McRae? Me. It's a small town in the middle of GA.

I was the only one with a mask. I got my work done and got out of there.

GA is in for a world of hurt.

Lochloosa

(16,064 posts)
6. I'm trying. I live in Jacksonville FL. It's not much better here.
Wed May 27, 2020, 06:59 PM
May 2020

I don't go anywhere unless I have to.

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
8. Me and my family also.........these people are nuts............
Wed May 27, 2020, 07:02 PM
May 2020

and my wife has family members in Florida.............I just don't get it..........

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
15. It's much better north of Atlanta.
Wed May 27, 2020, 07:28 PM
May 2020

The area north of Atlanta is very professional demographically, and Gainesville, further NE, was hard hit. There are still lots of trumpers, but most people wear masks.

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
14. Two weeks after the memorial day weekend............most CDC and other heath care professionals say
Wed May 27, 2020, 07:14 PM
May 2020

see what happens after all of these big get together these other folks were having around the country, that had no masks ...........and this virus takes about 10 to 14 days to do what it is going to do............temp, lost of taste, rapid heart rate, coughing, gasping for air...............

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
12. Is Georgia one of them, we know Florida is doing it along with some mid west states
Wed May 27, 2020, 07:05 PM
May 2020

like Nebraska................this is just nuts............

Caliman73

(11,736 posts)
11. "We can't keep fighting the virus from our living room." WE AREN'T FIGHTING the virus.
Wed May 27, 2020, 07:05 PM
May 2020

We are trying to keep it from spreading unchecked through our population.

WE DON'T have any other weapons to use against the virus so it is not a "fight". It is evading until we actually do have what we need to actually fight it.

Republicans and their stupid, childish attitudes. "I'm gonna kick the virus' butt". There is no cure or effective treatment. We have sheltered in place because we are defenseless against the virus. Now you are just exposing more people to the virus and it will spread further.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Georgia is now the Fodder...