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Posted on 4/24/20 at 8:29 am to OGD
New Normal
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:15 am to BluegrassBelle
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Whenever we've had a mass event, things have changed and no we didn't go back to "normal". If you think things won't change from this, I'm not really sure what to tell you. Does that mean we'll continue doing everything we're doing right now? No. But there will definitely be lasting changes from this.
I agree to an extent. Take 9/11 for example and what it did to our security and rights as citizens (patriot act).
I think we will generally be a more hygienic country, which is crazy considering how clean we are compared to many others. There will most likely be a shift in the way corporate offices are managed as this has brought attention to the ability to work from home for many industries. I also think this has shown us how much most citizens are willing to bend over and let the government take it too us. What comes from that is the biggest concern.
For the most part, things will go back to normal. Restaurants cant survive half full, neither can sporting events. Masks will be gone as soon as the temps reach 90 degrees. Schools, camps and sports will be back as most parents are already tired of parenting. So what most people see in daily life wont really change. Life may move at a slower pace, which isn't a bad thing in my opinion.
This post was edited on 4/24/20 at 9:17 am
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:17 am to OGD
Our society now more than ever lives in the moment and can’t see 5 minutes in front of their face.
It’s why everything happening this second is always the best or worst thing to ever happen. You see it a lot in sports discussions.
6 months from now this will hardly be a thing anymore. People are always just too caught up in the moment. It’s a product of social media and our news cycle.
It’s why everything happening this second is always the best or worst thing to ever happen. You see it a lot in sports discussions.
6 months from now this will hardly be a thing anymore. People are always just too caught up in the moment. It’s a product of social media and our news cycle.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:19 am to jlovel7
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I wonder why kind of damage this is doing to the average American psyche. I know plenty of people
Who are basically terrified to go outside (which is insane). I’m sure plenty of people will continue to be scared to go out for a long time.
This is my wife. Even after reading that there’s no reason to wipe down groceries, she’s still wiping down groceries. We went to a trail that was a little crowded and she got so worried that she checked our kids’ temperatures every hour for a full day. She’s never been the kind to worry about health.
but things will go back to normal once I start ignoring her worries and start having fun without her.
I have no problem being cautious as we flatten the curve but I will be heading out on the regular the second it’s okay to do so. And no, I won’t be bathing in hand sanitizer or bumping elbows.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:19 am to MorbidTheClown
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"normal" is continuously changing
Hence why there will be a new normal.
Covid-19 and the lockdown has given the government power for even more intrusion and invasion of privacy. From mandatory vaccines, biological passports to contact tracing.
Now that they've taken real control, they will mandate that people agree to these privacy violations in order to work, get a driver's license etc.
Maybe not right now as they have to set it all up and create the networks and apps but when they do they will force people to comply threatening potential shut downs in the guise of public safety.
This shutdown has significantly hurt businesses, shown them who really has the power, and no one is going to want to go through this again so employers will be forced to make employees comply if they want to work.
For anyone thinking everything will go back to "normal" it won't. Sure masks and the banning of public gatherings will be lifted but the invasion of privacy, testing, vaccinations and tracking will be maintained just like the Patriot Act and Homeland Security has been in place since 9/11.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:21 am to OGD
By the middle of the Summer only the media will be hyping this shite..the world has a very short memory....
This Fall they will try to revive the shutdown and people wont bite.
This Fall they will try to revive the shutdown and people wont bite.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:23 am to jlovel7
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wonder why kind of damage this is doing to the average American psyche.
Based on the panic from the pandemic, the average American is incapable of independent thought and react exactly how they're told to react.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:25 am to The Boat
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6 months from now this will hardly be a thing anymore. People are always just too caught up in the moment. It’s a product of social media and our news cycle.
Completely agree. I wish that this whole thing would've caused people to disconnect from their phones and their tv's, but it's done the opposite since people are afraid to go outside. The first thing I did was delete facebook.
It's amazing in the world of social media how easy it is to be an "expert" on something, and as long as you have a blue checkmark, you're good to go.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:27 am to OGD
Even if no one cornholes a bat at a wetmarket and this virus never happens, had we should be constantly updating our "normal".
Every day we should be stronger than the last, anyhow. Anyone who is not, is lazy and inviting a stronger rival to consume them. You don't stay in the driver's seat by getting complacent.
Survival is not an entitlement, not even for us. You go ahead and think so, and you'll gain the inside track to a Darwin Award.
Every day we should be stronger than the last, anyhow. Anyone who is not, is lazy and inviting a stronger rival to consume them. You don't stay in the driver's seat by getting complacent.
Survival is not an entitlement, not even for us. You go ahead and think so, and you'll gain the inside track to a Darwin Award.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:29 am to kywildcatfanone
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We will have a new normal, does anyone question that? I see restaurants doing reservations only, so will other businesses, only come in when called, leave when finished, etc.
That is dumb.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:39 am to BluegrassBelle
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Does that mean we'll continue doing everything we're doing right now? No. But there will definitely be lasting changes from this.
I'm still shaking hands. frick that shite.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:57 am to kywildcatfanone
The phrase “new normal” should be outlawed and people who insist on using it should be institutionalized.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:57 am to OGD
I can honestly say I'm enjoying seeing kids playing, neighbors talking etc. I like a simpler life. I hope some of the good sticks around.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 10:08 am to jlovel7
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wonder why kind of damage this is doing to the average American psyche. I know plenty of people
Who are basically terrified to go outside
I think the government mandating that their businesses/employers shut down and economic insecurity is having a much bigger impact than covid.
My clients can’t pay their bills. I’m concerned.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 10:11 am to OldSouth
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No. Because this is America, the greatest country in the history of the planet. Our freedom, combined with the beauty of capitalism, will ensure things go back to normal.
Flying has never gone back to pre-9/11 days.
We got a new normal out of that.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 10:14 am to kywildcatfanone
quote:yes, literally everyone but you questions that.
We will have a new normal, does anyone question that? I see restaurants doing reservations only, so will other businesses, only come in when called, leave when finished, etc.
Imagine actually thinking restaurants will do reservation only 5 years from now because of this. Man, that's some naive thinking.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 10:43 am to jlovel7
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Who are basically terrified to go outside (which is insane). I’m sure plenty of people will continue to be scared to go out for a long time. Hopefully they’re the minority so businesses can bounce back ASAP
I don’t even know why they’re scared. Honestly the elderly who are the most vulnerable seem the least terrified to me. I go to the grocery store and see all kinds of young and middle aged people with masks and all kinds of shite. Then I’ll see a 75 year old man with no mask, nothing. Gives 0 fricks
Posted on 4/24/20 at 10:45 am to The Spleen
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What is normal anyway?
There is no normal life Wyatt, there’s just life
Posted on 4/24/20 at 10:51 am to OGD
We'll get back to a normal eventually. But corona flare ups may be part of it. The unfortunate thing is we may not be able to starve this one out like SARS and MERS. It got too far and is going to find communities to reservoir in because of the mildness for most. So possibly yearly shots like the flu as it seems the antibodies we get don't last long for this one.
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