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I don't think I've ever seen my gym at anything close to 25% of rated capacity.The states that have "reopened" are doing so gradually. For example in TX you can go to the movies. But you have to buy the tickets online, and you have to sit at least 6' apart. Gyms can open to 25% of their rated capacity.
Well, May 18 now.
The states that have "reopened" are doing so gradually. For example in TX you can go to the movies. But you have to buy the tickets online, and you have to sit at least 6' apart. Gyms can open to 25% of their rated capacity.
Glad we won't be first out of the gate so we can see what works.
FYI wrote Baker an email this week suggesting that "Essential" and "Non-Essential" are meaningless in this circumstnace and only lead to lobbying and lawsuits. There should be two types of businesses: those that can operate safely, and those who can't.
This.You know come May 18th they will say the end of may.
Central planning at its core. The planners assume people are just "too dumb" to make their own decisions and proceed with their lives the way they see fit. Its sickening watching multigenerational small businesses wither and dieMany businesses can operate safely at limited capacity. The key is the MA government wont let them. Baker is all for keeping things closed rather than thinking outside the box.
I feel way more unsafe at a Wal mart or home depot now than I would sitting at a restaurant or movie theater with seating way apart.
If government would let business be safe most of them would and if they werent people wouldntgo there. But Govt wants control and their control is totally unconstitutional because they are stopping people from making a living.
Then no tax revenue, the opposite of everything they've been doing.Crush small independent businesses, make them all dependent on the government.... Can't do that if you let them open before it is too late to save their businesses.
Almost like that was part of the plan all along.Central planning at its core. The planners assume people are just "too dumb" to make their own decisions and proceed with their lives the way they see fit. Its sickening watching multigenerational small businesses wither and die
They'll just "tax" (or otherwise just confiscate) savings, 401k, ...Then no tax revenue.
Maybe but enough time has passed where there is so much opportunity for plans to evolve. All these busybodies do, day in and day out, is to brainstorm these awful ideas, fling them at a wall and see what sticks. They've been given or have taken too much control and dont appear to be willing to give the new gains backAlmost like that was part of the plan all along.
View attachment 352442New simulation tool from MGH and partners. Not lookin good for a quick return to normal.
They'll just "tax" (or otherwise just confiscate) savings, 401k, ...
And they WON'T have to face voter wrath, cuz mail-in ballots, all of which will magically be marked Donk.
Maybe but enough time has passed where there is so much opportunity for plans to evolve. All these busybodies do, day in and day out, is to brainstorm these awful ideas, fling them at a wall and see what sticks. They've been given or have taken too much control and dont appear to be willing to give the new gains back
They'll just "tax" (or otherwise just confiscate) savings, 401k, ...
And they WON'T have to face voter wrath, cuz mail-in ballots, all of which will magically be marked Donk.
We just gave the keys away and they are not giving it back.
I predict a "temporary" income tax increase that may be partially rescinded in 20+ years.Then no tax revenue, the opposite of everything they've been doing.
People are too dumb, that is a fact.Central planning at its core. The planners assume people are just "too dumb" to make their own decisions and proceed with their lives the way they see fit. Its sickening watching multigenerational small businesses wither and die
I called it, maybe on this thread or another. They WILL create a tax. They will call it some BS like "Pandemic preparedness tax". They will remind us how painful this was and will tell us how the tax is to prevent this pain in the future. Most people will be OK with it because they think it will not affect them and will give them a handout next time. Politicians will raid that fund and there wont be any money next time.Then no tax revenue, the opposite of everything they've been doing.
Just about 50% of jobs in MA are at small business. In Boston, the majority of those have 10 or fewer employees.
all those states will have huge spikes in cases. Gonna be a lot of lolz.The states that have "reopened" are doing so gradually. For example in TX you can go to the movies. But you have to buy the tickets online, and you have to sit at least 6' apart. Gyms can open to 25% of their rated capacity.
Glad we won't be first out of the gate so we can see what works.
FYI wrote Baker an email this week suggesting that "Essential" and "Non-Essential" are meaningless in this circumstnace and only lead to lobbying and lawsuits. There should be two types of businesses: those that can operate safely, and those who can't.
They should be encouraging drive-in movies. Just leave one empty car-space between cars, and bring your own snacks.The states that have "reopened" are doing so gradually. For example in TX you can go to the movies. But you have to buy the tickets online, and you have to sit at least 6' apart. ...
Glad we won't be first out of the gate so we can see what works.
... those that can operate safely, and those who can't.
That defeats the entire business model.They should be encouraging drive-in movies. Just leave one empty car-space between cars, and bring your own snacks.
Maybe. And those people will travel all over the country.all those states will have huge spikes in cases. Gonna be a lot of lolz.
How's that work as the Central Planners are incompetent at running anything?Central planning at its core. The planners assume people are just "too dumb" to make their own decisions and proceed with their lives the way they see fit. Its sickening watching multigenerational small businesses wither and die
And I'm sure it won't be used to pay the 1 Billion Dollar-cost the MBTA just spent on new equipment to collect revenue.I predict a "temporary" income tax increase that may be partially rescinded in 20+ years.
A "corkage fee" for snacks?That defeats the entire business model.
I predict a "temporary" income tax increase that may be partially rescinded in 20+ years.
You know come May 18th they will say the end of may.
all those states will have huge spikes in cases. Gonna be a lot of lolz.
Much past May FIRST, they will, anyway. There have already been (so far very peaceful) protests. Once people begin to realize this whole thing has been kind of a... maybe not "sham" but certainly not the risk that was sold to them - that may not sustain. Especially if MAJOR losses (including dead friends and relatives from collateral damage) accrue.The .gov is going to continue to move the opening date in one - two week intervals as a vehicle to prevent the masses from being overwhelmed and rioting.