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16 Not The Brightest People Who Are Against The Quarantine Holding Some ‘Interesting’ Signs
Anti-lockdown protests continue to gather momentum across the U.S. as people flood the streets, ignoring social distancing rules. Even though some states are beginning to ease restrictions, most of the country remains under some form of stay-at-home order, which is making protestors call for America to 'reopen' immediately.
Some critics think Donald Trump is to blame. Last week, the President posted a series of tweets, urging everyone to 'liberate' Minnesota, Michigan, and Virginia and said the 2nd Amendment's under siege.
Protests have erupted in over a dozen states from coast to coast. Here are some of the signs that were spotted there.
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Demonstrations have occurred in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Minnesota, Utah, Virginia, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oregon, Maryland, Idaho, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Washington, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. These states are led by both Republican and Democratic governors.
The crowds have varied in size quite a bit: from a few dozen protesters in Virginia and Oregon to thousands of people in Michigan and Washington state. The latter saw one of the largest demonstrations, with about 2,500 protesters gathering at the capital in Olympia. The state was the early epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.
In some places, these anti-lockdown demonstrations spawned counter protests. For example, in Colorado, healthcare workers blocked traffic at crossroads.
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Reportedly, the organizers of these protests have largely been conservative, pro-Trump and pro-gun activists. Many of these demonstrations have been described as reminiscent of Trump campaign events, carrying pro-Trump banners, t-shirts, and signs. Some of them were even calling for freedom over tyranny and comparing governors to dictators.
However, it looks like the protests represent just a small fraction of people. Last week, a Pew poll found that 66% of US adults say their greater concern is that state governments will lift restrictions too quickly, rather than not quickly enough.
Also, US public health experts and many state leaders have continued to highlight the importance of social distancing, arguing in favor of the measures protesters have taken issue with.
Political things aside, it's normal that some feel as if the quarantine is becoming an increasingly heavier burden. Counselor and psychotherapist Tati Silva told Bored Panda that the pandemic can bring a sense of loss: "People feel unstable because they don't know what is going on, panic and fear come to place." Silva warned that this might lead to people developing depression, panic attacks, and anxiety.
If that is the case, it's important one takes care of their mental wellbeing during these difficult times. "Exercise if you can," Silva advised. "It will boost your mood. Set up buddy groups -- friends or family to do regular checking in with people. Distract yourself -- writing down your thoughts and feelings can help offload any worries and fear you may have."
And remember to be kind to yourself. "Don't overload yourself, thinking that you should be taking all the courses available online, learning 2 to 3 languages, and reading one book a day. That will make you feel overwhelmed. I also suggest that you pick one new thing every week to do, so your brain can get excited about the week to come."
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Dutch VanZandt 4 years ago
But the vaccine won't be ready for at least a year... so how is that a current 'campaign' against anti-vaxxers? When COVID-19 kills someone this ignorant woman actually cares about, I think she'll sing a different tune.
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sabocat 4 years ago
This is Exactly what's wrong in so many discourses! The data is out there, you just have to look it up. In the time that it took to make that sign, she could have looked up the data. This happens so much, think of anti global warming protesters or people saying there's no gender pay gap. The data is there folks, but we don't feel like catering to your laziness, look it up yourselves.
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Dutch VanZandt 4 years ago
But the off button on your respirator should be... (I feel bad for the doctors who will have to treat dumb*asses like this guy who they will feel obligated to treat under their swearing of the Hippocratic Oath).
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Dutch VanZandt 4 years ago
True communism is about working together for the greater good. You, however, are free to die... I just wish you wouldn't take others with you and tax the health care system.
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EHops 4 years ago (edited)
This makes me so angry. I'm an American and I'm embarrassed for my country and because of these idiots I'm afraid for the health and safety of my children. I say, if they get sick fine f**k 'em and don't help them. They've been warned, the numbers are there to prove that this virus is not to be taken lightly and health care workers are literally begging them to see sense. If they all die off it'll give the people with common sense a chance to survive.
Esca Sav 4 years ago
Luckily I have not even HEARD of anything like this in my state (New Jersey). So far a majority are adhering to the pandemic rules (whatever you call them). The virus isn't terrifying for the people above because they don't know anyone who is sick or dying from Covid-19 (and they need haircuts). I don't know what the coronavirus situation is on their end, but a hell lot of people are dying here. My family friend is in quarantine because his brother is practically on his death bed right now. I just wish we could move all of these protesters to one state and let the rest of us try to fight this thing properly. Their stupidity is going to get innocent people killed. I get people have to work and it is a major issue right now, but people have to survive this thing. That is our top priority right now. Running around like idiots is not going to slow this down.
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Littoface 4 years ago
On behalf of my fellow Americans who are following the rules and staying indoors, I'm sorry my nation has people like this. We are not all like that. I've been quaranteening for over a month with my family in nyc and I know many others who are, too. The behavior of these protesters baffles me... please don't see it as how everyone in the US is. :/
Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago
We understand and I personally hope that all you good, responsible people are ok, and all the retards slim down their numbers at their choice because of their selfish idiocy.
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Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
To Strawberry Scented.... They're choreographed at hospitals b/c personnel aren't leaving the hospital. To keep other people safe. To keep their families safe. To get two hours of sleep before twelve hours of shift. And that's the janitors, nurses, doctors, even a few administrative aids who jumped in. We volunteers (like me) are trying to fill in gaps from security to registration to triage, depending on skills/etc. So, please, tell me how it's choreo'd in hospitals. On a ten-minute break in a twelve-hour shift. Go ahead. Be judgmental. AFTER you spend five days straight doing enve what I do as a volunteer with advanced first aid cert and CPR cert.
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EHops 4 years ago (edited)
This makes me so angry. I'm an American and I'm embarrassed for my country and because of these idiots I'm afraid for the health and safety of my children. I say, if they get sick fine f**k 'em and don't help them. They've been warned, the numbers are there to prove that this virus is not to be taken lightly and health care workers are literally begging them to see sense. If they all die off it'll give the people with common sense a chance to survive.
Esca Sav 4 years ago
Luckily I have not even HEARD of anything like this in my state (New Jersey). So far a majority are adhering to the pandemic rules (whatever you call them). The virus isn't terrifying for the people above because they don't know anyone who is sick or dying from Covid-19 (and they need haircuts). I don't know what the coronavirus situation is on their end, but a hell lot of people are dying here. My family friend is in quarantine because his brother is practically on his death bed right now. I just wish we could move all of these protesters to one state and let the rest of us try to fight this thing properly. Their stupidity is going to get innocent people killed. I get people have to work and it is a major issue right now, but people have to survive this thing. That is our top priority right now. Running around like idiots is not going to slow this down.
Load More Replies... Littoface 4 years ago
On behalf of my fellow Americans who are following the rules and staying indoors, I'm sorry my nation has people like this. We are not all like that. I've been quaranteening for over a month with my family in nyc and I know many others who are, too. The behavior of these protesters baffles me... please don't see it as how everyone in the US is. :/
Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago
We understand and I personally hope that all you good, responsible people are ok, and all the retards slim down their numbers at their choice because of their selfish idiocy.
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
To Strawberry Scented.... They're choreographed at hospitals b/c personnel aren't leaving the hospital. To keep other people safe. To keep their families safe. To get two hours of sleep before twelve hours of shift. And that's the janitors, nurses, doctors, even a few administrative aids who jumped in. We volunteers (like me) are trying to fill in gaps from security to registration to triage, depending on skills/etc. So, please, tell me how it's choreo'd in hospitals. On a ten-minute break in a twelve-hour shift. Go ahead. Be judgmental. AFTER you spend five days straight doing enve what I do as a volunteer with advanced first aid cert and CPR cert.
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