Ebola

Daygone · 08-05-2014, 01:44 AM

What are your thoughts?

~~Commenter 42~~ · 08-05-2014, 02:25 AM

It's freaking me out. The media is downplaying the severity of the situation. Bringing two patients back to America, and a possible 3rd in NY, is a very, very bad idea.
It also seems like nobody is paying attention.

Daygone · 08-05-2014, 02:38 AM

For me, I'm always thinking worst case. If you ask my wife I'm always saying the most random crap, but for Ebola I'm shocked it took 30 years to bring it over to the United States. I'm more worried about the after effects of the drug they used, it could change the virus into something more deadly.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 08-05-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Daygone

For me, I'm always thinking worst case. If you ask my wife I'm always saying the most random crap, but for Ebola I'm shocked it took 30 years to bring it over to the United States. I'm more worried about the after effects of the drug they used, it could change the virus into something more deadly.

It could, but it's a virus, which typically doesn't respond to antibiotics, which means the drug is something different.

I'd be more concerned that it's in NY. They should have contained it off shore.

*BubblyShell22* · 08-05-2014, 08:38 AM

Really concerned about this, but I heard that they gave them a vaccine and that they seem to be doing well with it, so that's a good thing.

*Discogod* · 08-05-2014, 10:33 AM

I live on an island, and I don't think our government is quite stupid enough to bring any infected people over, so I'm not sweating it.

If it does make it over here, I've got a pretty adaptable apocalypse plan that I could put into action, but that's only if the worst comes to the worst.

*plastroncafe* · 08-05-2014, 11:10 AM

Provided people adhere to quarantine procedures illnesses like Ebola will "burn themselves out."

Of course we live in a world where people misuse antibiotics, and crow about how they're anti-vaccination, so...there's that.

*Prowler* · 08-07-2014, 03:28 AM

We must keep in mind that diseases are a lot deadlier in Sub-Saharan Africa due to the awful conditions most people live in there. Remember that plenty people die of diarrhea in Africa. And that HIV is still pretty much a death sentence there that doesn't take many years to kill you, even though starvation and such are likelier to kill you first, obviously.

That doesn't mean Ebola isn't dangerous, though. And honestly, I'm surprised there haven't been more reported cases of Ebola infected people coming to Europe or North America and spreading the virus to locals.

joefsas · 08-07-2014, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Discogod

I don't think our government is quite stupid enough to bring any infected people over.

You serious dude!?

We're stupid enough to let everyone else in....

*Discogod* · 08-09-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by joefsas

You serious dude!?

We're stupid enough to let everyone else in....

Not on my watch. 2 things you should know about me: It's part of my job to process people coming into the country, and I LOVE abusing my power...

Darthknuxward · 08-21-2014, 02:05 AM

It's bad, but that pastor who said that it was "God's judgement" is an idiot. I despise religion and people like that. Screw that guy. If he got Ebola I won't care.

*Discogod* · 08-22-2014, 11:00 AM

I may have spoken too soon. Because we deal with a lot of post and other stuff from the parts of Africa that are affected, we had to have an emergency ebola briefing (easily one of the most surreal moments of my time there), as there's a possibility, however slight, that some contaminated material might come through.

Long story short, they've given us latex gloves to wear. They're one size fits none, and are less than a single molecule thick so they tear as soon as you look at them.

I think I need a new job...

Wingnut · 08-22-2014, 10:54 PM

"There's no cause for panic."

Harvard Humanitarian Initiative Director
- Michael VanRooyen

I'm siding with Harvard guy on this one.

Besides, I'm a half-hour from Ferguson, MO....I've had enough crap to worry about these past 2 weeks. An Ebola outbreak that hasn't happened in my country (or continent) isn't a concern at the moment.

When the National Guard was in the neighborhood it sure as hell wasn't for an Ebola outbreak, I can tell you that much.

08-05-2014, 01:44 AM	#1
Daygone Mouser Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mineral Wells Posts: 11	Ebola What are your thoughts? __________________

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Daygone Mouser Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mineral Wells Posts: 11	For me, I'm always thinking worst case. If you ask my wife I'm always saying the most random crap, but for Ebola I'm shocked it took 30 years to bring it over to the United States. I'm more worried about the after effects of the drug they used, it could change the virus into something more deadly. __________________

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BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Really concerned about this, but I heard that they gave them a vaccine and that they seem to be doing well with it, so that's a good thing. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

08-21-2014, 02:05 AM	#11
Darthknuxward Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: The Depths of Karzahni Posts: 309	It's bad, but that pastor who said that it was "God's judgement" is an idiot. I despise religion and people like that. Screw that guy. If he got Ebola I won't care. __________________ Insane? I prefer the term "creative", but I guess there isn't much difference between the two in the end, is there? Quote: Originally posted by The True Shredder I give a rat's ass. I killed Master Splinter and will give you his rat's ass! Quote: Originally posted by snake WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN? FEEL MY FREEZE! I'm not quite dead. Last edited by Darthknuxward; 08-21-2014 at 12:08 PM.

08-22-2014, 10:54 PM	#13
Wingnut Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pao Pao Café Posts: 1,264	"There's no cause for panic." Harvard Humanitarian Initiative Director - Michael VanRooyen I'm siding with Harvard guy on this one. Besides, I'm a half-hour from Ferguson, MO....I've had enough crap to worry about these past 2 weeks. An Ebola outbreak that hasn't happened in my country (or continent) isn't a concern at the moment. When the National Guard was in the neighborhood it sure as hell wasn't for an Ebola outbreak, I can tell you that much. __________________ "I'll be what I wanna do."

08-05-2014, 02:25 AM	#2
~~Commenter 42~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3,954	It's freaking me out. The media is downplaying the severity of the situation. Bringing two patients back to America, and a possible 3rd in NY, is a very, very bad idea. It also seems like nobody is paying attention.

08-05-2014, 10:33 AM	#6
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	I live on an island, and I don't think our government is quite stupid enough to bring any infected people over, so I'm not sweating it. If it does make it over here, I've got a pretty adaptable apocalypse plan that I could put into action, but that's only if the worst comes to the worst.

08-07-2014, 03:28 AM	#8
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	We must keep in mind that diseases are a lot deadlier in Sub-Saharan Africa due to the awful conditions most people live in there. Remember that plenty people die of diarrhea in Africa. And that HIV is still pretty much a death sentence there that doesn't take many years to kill you, even though starvation and such are likelier to kill you first, obviously. That doesn't mean Ebola isn't dangerous, though. And honestly, I'm surprised there haven't been more reported cases of Ebola infected people coming to Europe or North America and spreading the virus to locals.

08-22-2014, 11:00 AM	#12
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	I may have spoken too soon. Because we deal with a lot of post and other stuff from the parts of Africa that are affected, we had to have an emergency ebola briefing (easily one of the most surreal moments of my time there), as there's a possibility, however slight, that some contaminated material might come through. Long story short, they've given us latex gloves to wear. They're one size fits none, and are less than a single molecule thick so they tear as soon as you look at them. I think I need a new job...