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maxsolomon

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21. I wish you'd link the ACTUAL original article from the NYT:

Tue May 26, 2020, 06:42 PM

May 2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/25/us/politics/coronavirus-red-blue-states.html

I think this explains quite a bit about the White Riots we're seeing at State Capitols.

It just isn't as real in the Exurbs - it's there, but when it kills Urbanites in greater numbers, Conservatives could give a shit. Nothing's real until it happens to them.

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The coronavirus pandemic is deadlier in counties where Democrats live [View all] Amy-Strange May 2020 OP

Oh, for fuck's sake. No it isn't. Most urban areas are more crowded and more Democratic. Squinch May 2020 #1

What you said is what the article also said... Amy-Strange May 2020 #4

And I should do that because the headline gave what followed such a lot of credibility? Squinch May 2020 #6

Not for that reason... Amy-Strange May 2020 #22

The headline was published by Business Insider which is clearly a reputable source. Judi Lynn May 2020 #38

You are seeing Business Insider dealing in shady click bait journalism in this headline. Squinch May 2020 #43

The headline is actually from the NYT, but... Amy-Strange May 2020 #44

Yes it IS deadlier there. Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #8

Headline is totally lame ... the BI article itself is reasonably informative ... mr_lebowski May 2020 #16

And PS, this isn't breaking news. SMDH. Squinch May 2020 #2

It is, because it reports that predominantly GOP area infections are also rising... Amy-Strange May 2020 #7

You really shouldn't post articles with ignorant right wing talking points as headlines. Squinch May 2020 #11

Ignorant? Amy-Strange May 2020 #19

Why did you put that headline? rockfordfile May 2020 #14

I didn't pick the headline... Amy-Strange May 2020 #20

By following D.U. rules, and posting the headline given the article by the publisher. Judi Lynn May 2020 #39

Thank you Judi, I really appreciate that, but to be honest... Amy-Strange May 2020 #41

Gee, really? May be because 2/3 of the US population lives in large, denser cities. PSPS May 2020 #3

That's what the article said also... Amy-Strange May 2020 #9

In the end, it will be on average deadlier in the rural areas. roamer65 May 2020 #5

Exactly... Amy-Strange May 2020 #13

Ok I looked at Alabama jimfields33 May 2020 #24

Give it time. roamer65 May 2020 #27

I'm sure that's true but the article was about what's happening now and last three months. jimfields33 May 2020 #28

Highly unlikely FBaggins May 2020 #42

Not for long.... Nictuku May 2020 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 May 2020 #12

It's news because... Amy-Strange May 2020 #18

I've read articles exactly the reverse Thekaspervote May 2020 #15

Please share and compare. maxsolomon May 2020 #23

Could you link them here... Amy-Strange May 2020 #25

Because it's hitting marginalized communities hardest. RandySF May 2020 #17

I wish you'd link the ACTUAL original article from the NYT: maxsolomon May 2020 #21

Will do... Amy-Strange May 2020 #26

MSN is/are idiots... it is like the don't even read the news or fact sheets except for Rachele NotHardly May 2020 #29

Who's Rachele? Amy-Strange May 2020 #30

You are confusing MSN.com for MSNBC, which is NBC's cable news station. Judi Lynn May 2020 #40

RWers believe the virus is a Democrat killer, a minority killer, NameAlreadyTaken May 2020 #31

The cases are starting to rise in US counties that predominantly vote republican... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #45

So they will need to vote before they die... NameAlreadyTaken Jun 2020 #46

That's horrible, but... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #47

Assumes Total Party Segregation modrepub May 2020 #32

All good points, and... Amy-Strange May 2020 #33

I read the article rpannier May 2020 #34

I also agree it's an obvious click-bait trap, but... Amy-Strange May 2020 #35

Annoying how so many issues of the day Steelrolled May 2020 #36

I almost agree, except... Amy-Strange May 2020 #37