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Live in an upper middle class neighborhood in West Michigan. The neighbor a few doors down is a Q Anon nut, even has a Q Anon related license plate on his car, and flies a huge American Flag off the back of his truck. Just terrible neighbors in an otherwise great neighborhood. This family is something else. The adult son lives with them and doesn't work, instead he stays home everyday playing loud music and smoking pot. The father doesn't work either, he's usually drinking in his backyard. They have 2 dogs who mostly live in the backyard that have never been taken for a walk.
And fireworks, my god, they light off fire works all week around a Holiday, they must spend $10K annually on fireworks. Also it's the only house on the street that doesn't care for their lawn well and lets their house look shabby by not maintaining it properly.
I talk to the wife occasionally, nice enough lady who is the only bread winner in the family. Saw her last week and she said her husband has Covid, but it's just like a cold and they aren't living in fear. No idea what not living in fear means to them. Well, I just saw the husband get loaded into an ambulance and he wasn't conscious. The family was running around all panicked to rush the paramedics into their house. Maybe they should have lived a little more in fear (You know, got vaccinated, took precautions).
Best of luck to them.
essaynnc
(801 posts)I'm curious how this drama continues!!!
I only care what happens to the dogs.
Rhiannon12866
(205,323 posts)Poor pups.
Evolve Dammit
(16,733 posts)joetheman
(1,450 posts)COL Mustard
(5,897 posts)No sympathy for that "family" though. None. I just can't.
Fritz Walter
(4,291 posts)That was a dose of reality for everyone on the block!
While they were staunchly Republican, my next-door neighbor and his wife were the first on the block to get vaccinated. Making a long-story short, it wasn't COVID that killed him but rather an overwhelmed healthcare system. A fractured pelvis is usually not fatal,...
And that points to where my sympathies lie: with people who have other urgent health needs, but are way-down on the priority lists. And their family members.
Can't help wondering how many other people were exposed to the virus by this Q-DumbAss before today.
StClone
(11,683 posts)...calls the vaccinated sheep. Says "Baaaaa" to them. Many, of these people, will NEVER learn no matter the consequence. They are absolutely damaged and as such an utter danger to all.
ananda
(28,860 posts)I had fear before I was vaxxed.
Now I have respect and still mask up and plan
to get the booster.
Farmer-Rick
(10,170 posts)There is a time when fear helps you survive.
I'd rather be afraid of catching a deadly virus then be afraid of imaginary vaccine side affects like turning magnetic.
ananda
(28,860 posts)is driving the hoaxers and anti-vaxxers.
It's a truly insane fear not based in reality.
Farmer-Rick
(10,170 posts)The willingness to accept lies, manipulation and cons without confirming the truth. The conviction that they are absolutely right
to be afraid of the nonexistent without even a modicum of evidence. That kind of fear is useless.
keithhs28
(45 posts)Farmer-Rick
(10,170 posts)Religion, let's face it, has always been used to keep the great unwashed in their place. Even today, the majority of approved religions are pushing Trumpism and GOP approved ideology.
Nac Mac Feegle
(971 posts)That says "This could kill me, I should be careful."
I saw a sticker a number of years ago: After "No Fear" comes "OH SHiiiiiiiiiii...
Some people do not realize that there are consequences of their actions that may be serious. Deadly serious.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Sorry to hear they are stuck in that yard.
As for the qpuke, sounds like karma batting clean up.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,609 posts)Last edited Mon Oct 11, 2021, 11:46 AM - Edit history (1)
It doesn't sound like they're treated very well.
Johnny2X2X
(19,066 posts)One of my pet peeves is people who don't walk their dogs. My dog lives for her walks, she gets 2 or 3 a day. If I don't give her a walk she stalks me and lets me know. Your dog needs exercise, they are so much healthier and happier when they're getting walks daily.
These dogs aren't left out in the Winter or rain, but other than that they're outside most of the time. I did see them try to give the Springer Spaniel a walk one time and it was obvious it had never been trained before as it was pulling like a madman.
DBoon
(22,366 posts)They are social pack hunters, who hunt at dawn and dusk. When you walk your dog, you may think it is about exercise but it is really about much more for the dog. A twice daily walk is a pack bonding experience, where the dog follows the owner's lead in a social hunt.
That's why we always feed our dog after a walk. When the hunt is a success, food follows
catchnrelease
(1,945 posts)I see people walking their dogs on my street often. But they seem to be going at a quick march, blazing down the sidewalk with the dogs trotting at their sides. My philosophy has always been that a walk with the dog is 'social time' for them. I don't mean stopping to greet other dogs, I mean stopping to sniff at all of the so-called 'pee-mail' left by previous walkers. My little beast has to stop at nearly every tree, fence post and grassy spot along the way to check out the latest, and leave her two cents worth as well. So my walks have always been a slow and drawn out event, definitely doesn't count towards much calorie burning for me. While I'd love to kill two birds with one stone--real exercise for human and dog--I can't see dragging my pup along and making her miserable. So we go at her pace for the most part. Just a difference in goals I guess.
iwillalwayswonderwhy
(2,602 posts)I shall use pee-mail from now on.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,609 posts)It would've been nice if they took care of themselves.
Happy Hoosier
(7,308 posts)Shrike47
(6,913 posts)harp on it? I wasnt frightened before vaccination but I was rational. Im the type of person who would have it bad so I reduce exposure to it.
Salviati
(6,008 posts)Because that is how they live all the time. Fear of the new. Fear of the unfamiliar. Fear of change. Fear of being judged.
How terrified of the world do you have to be to want to be packing in order to go down to the corner store to get a gallon of milk?
These people live their lives in constant fear 24x7.
NJCher
(35,669 posts)Always wondered what their freaking problem with fear was. Good explanation.
SoCalDavidS
(9,998 posts)rainin
(3,011 posts)snort
(2,334 posts)Random Boomer
(4,168 posts)Best_man23
(4,898 posts)Its a Herman Cain Award.
https://upload.democraticunderground.com/100215759445
uponit7771
(90,336 posts)... defend their braindead logic on cv response
Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)that comes their way when patients 'have covid'.
I've met these people. Some are facebook ex-friends at this point.
Random Boomer
(4,168 posts)But yeah, he probably will be in a few weeks, after wracking up tremendous medical bills. I hope his wife had a good insurance package for her family.
groundloop
(11,519 posts)My wife's brother in law started feeling ill (just a bad cold - yeah, right) on a Thursday, was taken to the hospital the next Monday, and was dead on Wednesday. He had bought into his sister's bullshit about the vaccine, luckily his wife had gotten vaccinated and even though she tested positive for Covid she had no symptoms. Now that he's gone the rest of the family is left to deal with everything that comes with a death.
If only people would get the vaccine this horrible pandemic would be behind us.
TalenaGor
(1,104 posts)seems its better to say 'not living in fear...yet'
Lucky Luciano
(11,256 posts)Traildogbob
(8,739 posts)Curious the number of guns in that home. No fear of ever being late to work or having to earn a dime sounds pretty sweet though.
alfredo
(60,071 posts)Traildogbob
(8,739 posts)He may soon be ex alive.
barbtries
(28,794 posts)if he was active on social media, you might consider submitting his story to sorryantivaxxer.com
tots and pears and all that. jeez these people are bringing me down in so many ways
roamer65
(36,745 posts)llmart
(15,539 posts)Also sounds like some I know of in Macomb. The description fits them to a tee.
HAB911
(8,891 posts)augyboston
(193 posts)I have to say, if this man was eligible for the vaccine and chose not go get it - I don't think EMTs and an ambulance should be tied up for his willful ignorance and stupidity. I certainly don't think he should be admitted to a hospital to take up space from someone who is more deserving of care.
If he elected to drink the Kool-Aid he should suffer the consequences! Stay at home and take some Alka-Seltzer Plus!
I have zero compassion for these right wing arrogant know nothing fools.
Prof. Toru Tanaka
(1,959 posts)Roc2020
(1,616 posts)that can kill anyone at anytime smart? It's like Trump supporters are from another planet
liberalmuse
(18,672 posts)It's just common sense during a pandemic. The Trumpsters are the most fearful people I've ever met. They're afraid of everything and don't have the sense God gave a moldy peanut.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)Not living in fear certainly seems to have worked out well for them..............
cayugafalls
(5,640 posts)CanonRay
(14,101 posts)They are in reality afraid of everything.
Aristus
(66,352 posts)The idiotic ways stupid people have of trying to rationalize stupidity as a good thing...
lark
(23,099 posts)Response to Johnny2X2X (Original post)
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cannabis_flower
(3,764 posts)Demobrat
(8,977 posts)Not to mention the reduction to the liquor bill.
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SayItLoud
(1,702 posts)James48
(4,436 posts)I hope he is unable to vote in the next election.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Preferably, one already full of rednecks.
RedSpartan
(1,693 posts)Anyway...
bucolic_frolic
(43,161 posts)Wimps.
keithbvadu2
(36,803 posts)ZonkerHarris
(24,226 posts)FakeNoose
(32,639 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,419 posts)EAF1225
(1 post)the dog? Anyway to get a rescue group involved? Living outside in a yard is a horrid life for a dog.
mgardener
(1,816 posts)Her district has the highest positivity rate in NY state.
Our local hospital has canceled elective surgeries for the next 2-3 weeks. We were down to 1 ICU bed this past week.
She did wish us a Happy Columbus day though.
Said nothing about getting vaccinated
Rhiannon12866
(205,323 posts)Last I looked, the one nearest where I live is now advertising Wendy's.
Evolve Dammit
(16,733 posts)traitorsgalore
(1,396 posts)You should launch some fireworks when he's gone.
eShirl
(18,491 posts)sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)hatrack
(59,585 posts)shanti
(21,675 posts)Response to Johnny2X2X (Original post)
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Trueblue1968
(17,218 posts)Jakes Progress
(11,122 posts)He will use up the monoclonal antibody treatment that a vaccinated breakthough case could have used.
He will take up bed space, thousands of dollars of federal funds, medical personnel, and medicine supplies that could be used to treat a stroke victim or child injured in a car accident.
There may be a case for rationing health care. A new triage. People who are fully vaccinated should get treated first. Always.
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,001 posts)Jakes Progress
(11,122 posts)Are you saying that no vaccinated patients will require emergency room care or antibody treatments? If so, you are wrong.
Are you saying that a vaccinated patient who is shot at a robbery will fare better because he is vaccinated even if there is a dearth of space and personnel to treat him or her? Really?
Are you saying the asthmatic 12 year old who cannot breathe will be okay without the oxygen that the unvaccinated asshole used up?
Unvaccinated covid patients are using up resources that are needed by your engaged patients because they were not "engaged". They are killers.
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,001 posts)Unlax, man! What's up, doc? I'm backing your play.
Engaged patients means that they are involved, proactive about their health care. They have taken positive steps by getting "the jab", steps that show an understanding of science. Not fake science, not tiny preliminary studies in some obscure clinic, not extrapolations based on misinterpreted policies in some foreign language jurisdiction.
Patients who respect other people enough to get vaxed (and wear masks and all the things they've done for 18 months) and thus respect real medical science, ... those patients should be treated first.
You don't need to attack me.
Jakes Progress
(11,122 posts)A better headline than your first one.
Tetrachloride
(7,842 posts)live love laugh
(13,109 posts)struggle4progress
(118,282 posts)Seasons don't fear the reaper nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
We can be like they are!
Upthevibe
(8,048 posts)Please keep us posted not how the ends up....
live love laugh
(13,109 posts)Equomba
(197 posts)Why? If they 'move on' you might be blessed with better neighbors. No more flags on trucks, fireworks, loud music etc.
I certainly wouldn't want to live around such white trash. Focus on your property value going up!
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,853 posts)Or maybe the chemtrails from airplanes overhead? Perhaps he accidentally drank some fluoridated tap water?
I'll give the guy an early candle:
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,853 posts)Anytime that I hear some neighbor being noisy with a Harley motorcycle, for example, I immediately suspect that person isn't vaccinated.
Roisin Ni Fiachra
(2,574 posts)created a bizarre, insular, sheep like cult of tragically stupid among ignorant, semi-literate and illiterate Americans.
Due to their total lack of common sense, they are a danger to themselves, and others. That loud music you hear is the banjos playing in the distance.
We can't fix stupid. Our only recourse is to unite against the RW, and vote to quarantine Republicans from power before their stupidity and lack of empathy and consideration for others eventually kills us all.
joetheman
(1,450 posts)Johnny2X2X
(19,066 posts)I'm not exactly close to these wingnuts, I probably won't find out anything for weeks.
Maru Kitteh
(28,340 posts)mahina
(17,652 posts)I hope the wife and son and neighbor if he lives get vaccinated. Maybe someone at the hospital can talk some sense into them.
It makes me sad to read all the posts.