To mask or not to mask....That is the question. Part II

[MattCook]

@MattCook, just so know, it’s a long standing tradition here to place your sarcastic text in purple, since inflection isn’t easily discerned over text.

As in:

3 masks filters more particulates than 2. Its common sense.

Copy that. Purple it is. Thanks Jsx1043.

 

[SwikLS]

 

[MCgrease08]

Does anyone want to make a prediction on whether or not Holcomb will announce the lifting of the statewide mask mandate during his state address tonight?

I don't expect he will. I predict something along the lines of, "the vaccine rollout is going well, but now is not the time to let our guard down. We have to continue to stay vigilant until we get X% of Hoosiers vaccinated. Blah, blah, blah."

 

[nonobaddog]

Does anyone want to make a prediction on whether or not Holcomb will announce the lifting of the statewide mask mandate during his state address tonight?

I don't expect he will. I predict something along the lines of, "the vaccine rollout is going well, but now is not the time to let our guard down. We have to continue to stay vigilant until we get X% of Hoosiers vaccinated. Blah, blah, blah."

I doubt if X% will be a specific number.

 

[JettaKnight]

I admit I didn't Google to check the information and maybe someone took some literary license with the paper. I just believed what I read just like people have been believing what Fauci has been selling even after reversing his position on masks. I submit the following as questions only

So you criticize and mock them (por-mask folks) for being sheep and accepting stuff on face value and passing it on, then do the same thing?

 

[MattCook]

I doubt he lifts the mask mandate. Hope he does tho.

 

[nonobaddog]

So you criticize and mock them (por-mask folks) for being sheep and accepting stuff on face value and passing it on, then do the same thing?

Says he who is a veritable fountain of kool-aid.

 

[JettaKnight]

Says he who is a veritable fountain of kool-aid.

Got examples or just taking pot shots?

 

[BugI02]

just taking pot shots?

Is that some kind of hash oil dissolved in tequila thing? Sounds like it would taste like old socks

 

[JettaKnight]

Is that some kind of hash oil dissolved in tequila thing? Sounds like it would taste like old socks

The new trend is putting that crap into beer. Went to the local brew pub on weekend and tried their new IPA w/ weed extract. No thanks. Taste like moldy kale soaked in cat urine.

I'm not looking forward to judging all the homebrews that jump on this fad. I'm still hating NE IPAs.


PS - The OH state fair beer comp has been cancelled again; I haz sads.

 

[nonobaddog]

Is that some kind of hash oil dissolved in tequila thing? Sounds like it would taste like old socks

Sounds like good head-meds though.

 

[BugI02]

The new trend is putting that crap into beer. Went to the local brew pub on weekend and tried their new IPA w/ weed extract. No thanks. Taste like moldy kale soaked in cat urine.

I'm not looking forward to judging all the homebrews that jump on this fad. I'm still hating NE IPAs.


PS - The OH state fair beer comp has been cancelled again; I haz sads.

Yeah, they cancelled the downtown arts festival again, too. It's almost like they won't let don't believe things return to normal

I can't begin to comprehend which variety of hops would go best with bong water. Ugh

 

[nonobaddog]

How to make lotsa shots.

 

[IndyDave1776]

I was unaware of purple text. Now I know. If I had known, most of my comments on this thread would be purple

It's all good. You are new enough that we don't have a feel for you yet, and others (like me) don't always feel the need. After all, with over 20K posts most people recognize it when I'm being sarcastic just from knowing me.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Yeah, they cancelled the downtown arts festival again, too. It's almost like they won't let don't believe things return to normal

I can't begin to comprehend which variety of hops would go best with bong water. Ugh

I am going with the hops with the toughest stems. Easier to shove up their asses.

 

[jsx1043]

Does anyone want to make a prediction on whether or not Holcomb will announce the lifting of the statewide mask mandate during his state address tonight?

I don't expect he will. I predict something along the lines of, "the vaccine rollout is going well, but now is not the time to let our guard down. We have to continue to stay vigilant until we get X% of Hoosiers vaccinated. Blah, blah, blah."

What I’m hearing from the head shed is that it’s being planned for the 29th... whether that means the announcement or the expiration of the mandate I’m not quite sure, but the overall vibe is on the latter.

 

[Ark]

Does anyone want to make a prediction on whether or not Holcomb will announce the lifting of the statewide mask mandate during his state address tonight?

I don't expect he will. I predict something along the lines of, "the vaccine rollout is going well, but now is not the time to let our guard down. We have to continue to stay vigilant until we get X% of Hoosiers vaccinated. Blah, blah, blah."

Definitely. He's gonna cling to masks and his image as a "responsible" slow-roller until the end of time. He'll blather a bunch of nonsense about "the numbers" and change nothing.

 

[NHT3]

So you criticize and mock them (por-mask folks) for being sheep and accepting stuff on face value and passing it on, then do the same thing?

Actually if it isn't true consider it pointing out hypocracy. Yes I think I should be able to believe the "expert" that we are paying a half mill a year to know his ****. He started out last March saying masks are a virtue signal and I choose to believe his initial assesment. Now he has turned 180 calling them vital. Also a lesson for all of us, just because it's in print doesn't make it true and experts don't always have answers even when they claim they are certain about what they are telling us.
I'm happy for anyone that feels more comfortable wearing a mask but draw the line when I'm scolded for being without one. If you want to wear a mask until some expert you trust tells you, all clear, completely your decision. Personally I'm not hiding under my bed. If the good Lord wants me He will find me even if I'm under the bed.. Life is too short to allow millionaire Maroons to dictate my behavior.

 

[edporch]

Does anyone want to make a prediction on whether or not Holcomb will announce the lifting of the statewide mask mandate during his state address tonight?

I don't expect he will. I predict something along the lines of, "the vaccine rollout is going well, but now is not the time to let our guard down. We have to continue to stay vigilant until we get X% of Hoosiers vaccinated. Blah, blah, blah."

Even if he does lift the mask mandate, I don't think much will change.
Like in Texas after the mask mandate was lifted, most private businesses will likely STILL require masks to enter.
I also have never worn a mask outside during any of this.

BUT it could be much worse here.
Imagine if Democrat Woody Myers had been elected Governor in 2020.
We would've had a Democrat Governor like in other states that REALLY got hit hard with the mandates.

 

[JettaKnight]

Actually if it isn't true consider it pointing out hypocracy. Yes I think I should be able to believe the "expert" that we are paying a half mill a year to know his ****. He started out last March saying masks are a virtue signal and I choose to believe his initial assesment. Now he has turned 180 calling them vital. Also a lesson for all of us, just because it's in print doesn't make it true and experts don't always have answers even when they claim they are certain about what they are telling us.
I'm happy for anyone that feels more comfortable wearing a mask but draw the line when I'm scolded for being without one. If you want to wear a mask until some expert you trust tells you, all clear, completely your decision. Personally I'm not hiding under my bed. If the good Lord wants me He will find me even if I'm under the bed.. Life is too short to allow millionaire Maroons to dictate my behavior.

Fauci said said masks aren't necessary, then he said they are.
So, he was either:
A) He was (or is now) intentionally lying.
B) Incompetent.
C) Presented with new facts and adjusted his behavior accordingly.

My hope is the latter (and that's something everyone should always be doing), but I'm not ruling out the other two options.


FTR, I'm not hiding - my wife and I continue to go out to lunch and dinner and other places. And I rarely wear a mask in the office - only when shopping or in the "masks required" church services.