The curve is huge, I'm getting a little scared. How are you holding up?
A $1200 stimulus check I think will grow to a bigger amount. No evictions filed before April 19th as time goes by I think it will push out more.
The amount of + test have spiked from people who were infected in the beginning of March. They are even saying Mardi Gras time. I'm just hoping in the coming weeks there are less and less as so many people stay home.
I'm so afraid for our economy right now, people layed off left and right. How can our government compete with this monster.
Even though stimulus checks are supposed to only be for the working people, I know it has and or will take a chunk away from providers. And I'm hopeful most providers do file taxes, as we are part of society as well. I myself am a bit concerned for my fellow providers. How are you holding up ladies?
Opinions please...
There is no question that the economy...
...is currently disrupted. Travel, hospitality, dine-in restaurants, and consumer discretionary have been devastated. However, I get out and about (on essential biznass, of course, and maintaining proper social distancing) and other aspects of our socioeconomic patterns right here in San Antonio are still surprisingly normal. This massive stimulus is unprecedented and will help launch us out of this funk once the tide starts to turn on the infection numbers. We could be fine by Christmas if this thing abates in the next 4 to 6 weeks and we can get back to normal. If it persists longer than that, then I reckon all bets are off, with time being the operative variable in the equation.
Without getting political, I will make the statement that the +$600 weekly Federal kicker on top of state unemployment benefits is a monumental boondoggle for the working class. As such, the economic impact of this measure will be greatest felt in the so-called "Red states".
If this thing runs its course sooner rather than later, we could be in for the mother of all parties by late summer and fall. That's a best-case scenario.
As the Chinese proverb says: "May you live in interesting times." These are definitely interesting times.
Peace, Love, and #BHILF
JS
I'm with you on both points.
I'm not a scientist, but I am a high IQ, analytical person. This is a new variation of prior flu viruses (hence the "novel" reference). Flu season wanes in the summer as it effects virus survivability in the environment as well as the body's vulnerability to respiratory infection. Chances are, this virus will behave similarly.
I do think that this national "timeout" will lead to paradigm shifts in the social consciousness. That's why I think the "mother of all parties" is possible when this thing lets up as a relieved nation goes out and endeavors to collectively live their best lives.
I'll be alright even if the whole goddamn thing reduces to some type of post-apocalyptic "Mad Max" scenario. I actually think Ol' JS might even get ahead in this milieu. :pimp:
I really don't feel that is in the cards, though.
Peace, Love, and #BHILF
JS