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doc03

(35,293 posts)
1. The COVID story has been forgotten by the MSM lately. Seems they can
Sun May 31, 2020, 10:04 AM
May 2020

only cover one story at a time. All it takes is another story or a tweet from assface to distract them.

doc03

(35,293 posts)
3. The more Trump can fan the flames over race COVID will not be an issue. These rioters
Sun May 31, 2020, 10:31 AM
May 2020

are giving him his winning issue for November. All he has to do is sit back and do tough
talk on twitter to keep it going.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
7. I've seen lots of stories on CNN talking about the protests and the possible new spikes in cases.
Sun May 31, 2020, 11:00 AM
May 2020

I saw the Maryland governor interviewed this morning with questions about Covid.

Not sure what networks you're watching, but I've seen it continually.

doc03

(35,293 posts)
10. I can't stand to watch much news today but everytime
Sun May 31, 2020, 04:16 PM
May 2020

I have turned CNN and MSMBC to last couple days they are talking about the demonstrations.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
6. I think we're bound to see a spike in the cities that have had the protests.
Sun May 31, 2020, 10:59 AM
May 2020

I don't know how we can't. I think this is frightening and sad.

LisaL

(44,972 posts)
8. Absolutely.
Sun May 31, 2020, 11:02 AM
May 2020

No social distancing, a lot of people are not wearing masks or wearing them incorrectly, loud speaking or screaming (releases large number of viral particles) etc.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
9. I know, I find myself literally flinching when I see people shouting at each other at close range.
Sun May 31, 2020, 11:04 AM
May 2020

It's not so much the MSM that has forgotten the virus; it seems to be all these people running around in the streets.

I understand the protesting, but no way in the world would I be in those crowds. Not a crowd person at the best of times to be honest lol.

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