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Winslow said:
There definitely is. According to published reports I saw a week or two ago from Japan, one jackwagon on social media over there claimed that masks were made from the same material as toilet paper (manifestly not true), so, he claimed, since there was a shortage of masks, TP shortages had to be next (again: not true). Of course, it didn't take long for people to take once glimpse at that idea, and start to panic. Stores were swarmed with folks buying every roll they could, and guess what? Now there's a "shortage." Not a shortage based on actual need or increased use, but instead on nothing more than gullibility, poor critical thinking skills, and dumb, mindless panic.

I'm not sure what the root cause of it is in the US, but it's every bit as ridiculous. People have no concept of how the timing of supply chains work, apparently. They also seem to think that if - IF - they simply have to stay at home for a couple of weeks, the entire rest of the world will instantly vanish somehow, leaving them utterly stranded and helpless. Apparently, they don't think there will be any such thing as grocery delivery services, or even nearby family, friends, neighbors, etc. who could likely be called upon to do some shopping for them, and drop some things off.

The ridiculousness is ramping up, too. I've seen some sources "recommending" stocking up on supplies like dry goods, canned foods, and drinkable water, as if this virus is going to somehow shut down power grids and water utilities (it won't). It's not a hurricane; Even if folks have to stay home, one can still cook anything and everything you'd have normally. Have all the beer and pizza you want, and watch TV. It won't be that hard. Or rather, it shouldn't have to be, if people would just pause and think things through.

Basically, we're seeing the result of another plague: The death of common sense and a basic understanding of how things work.
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Funny you’d mention this. I went to the local All Mart tonight to get supplies to make a bigass batch of tomato gravy so i can take some spaghetti dinners to some of the older folks in the neighborhood next week and it looked like a scene from War Of The Worlds or The Walking Dead.
 
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fhm555 said:
Funny you’d mention this. I went to the local All Mart tonight to get supplies to make a bigass batch of tomato gravy so i can take some spaghetti dinners to some of the older folks in the neighborhood next week and it looked like a scene from War Of The Worlds or The Walking Dead.
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I try not to be a total misanthrope, but honestly, the near-total abandonment of reason and intelligence on the part of my "fellow man" is one of the most depressing things I can stand to witness. We're supposed to be better than this, damn it.
 
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Winslow said:
I try not to be a total misanthrope, but honestly, the near-total abandonment of reason and intelligence on the part of my "fellow man" is one of the most depressing things I can stand to witness. We're supposed to be better than this, damn it.
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Preaching to the choir brother. I gave in and caught up on the news today and decided i could try to help the older folks around here not risk getting out so i called around and told them if they need anything to let me know and i’d be happy to fetch it for them. I’m making up big batches of stew and spaghetti sauce this weekend which i’ll jar up and take around to them next week. I bought a second fridge today and i’m going to a produce wholesaler in NW Florida next week and stocking up on salad and big meal makings and will be dipping into the freezer for protein. My plan is to make sure they get at least one hot meal a day for as long as i can keep it up or until some semblance of sanity returns.
 
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Winslow said:
There definitely is. According to published reports I saw a week or two ago from Japan, one jackwagon on social media over there claimed that masks were made from the same material as toilet paper (manifestly not true), so, he claimed, since there was a shortage of masks, TP shortages had to be next (again: not true). Of course, it didn't take long for people to take once glimpse at that idea, and start to panic. Stores were swarmed with folks buying every roll they could, and guess what? Now there's a "shortage." Not a shortage based on actual need or increased use, but instead on nothing more than gullibility, poor critical thinking skills, and dumb, mindless panic.

I'm not sure what the root cause of it is in the US, but it's every bit as ridiculous. People have no concept of how the timing of supply chains work, apparently. They also seem to think that if - IF - they simply have to stay at home for a couple of weeks, the entire rest of the world will instantly vanish somehow, leaving them utterly stranded and helpless. Apparently, they don't think there will be any such thing as grocery delivery services, or even nearby family, friends, neighbors, etc. who could likely be called upon to do some shopping for them, and drop some things off.

The ridiculousness is ramping up, too. I've seen some sources "recommending" stocking up on supplies like dry goods, canned foods, and drinkable water, as if this virus is going to somehow shut down power grids and water utilities (it won't). It's not a hurricane; Even if folks have to stay home, one can still cook anything and everything you'd have normally. Have all the beer and pizza you want, and watch TV. It won't be that hard. Or rather, it shouldn't have to be, if people would just pause and think things through.

Basically, we're seeing the result of another plague: The death of common sense and a basic understanding of how things work.
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Dayum...
I wish I was That good a writer!
 
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fhm555 said:
Preaching to the choir brother. I gave in and caught up on the news today and decided i could try to help the older folks around here not risk getting out so i called around and told them if they need anything to let me know and i’d be happy to fetch it for them. I’m making up big batches of stew and spaghetti sauce this weekend which i’ll jar up and take around to them next week. I bought a second fridge today and i’m going to a produce wholesaler in NW Florida next week and stocking up on salad and big meal makings and will be dipping into the freezer for protein. My plan is to make sure they get at least one hot meal a day for as long as i can keep it up or until some semblance of sanity returns.
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That's a great thing you're doing. No doubt your neighbors will appreciate your efforts. Kudos & power to you! :thumbsup:

the harp unstrung said:
Dayum...
I wish I was That good a writer!
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You're most kind, Harp. Thanks very much. ;)
 
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What did I learn today..............how to hoard toilet paper.


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