Latest Coronavirus - Yikes

High smoking percentage
High elderly population
High numbers of Chinese immigrants, especially in Northern Italy
Their healthcare system is one of the worst in the EU
I read the other day that Northern Italy specifically (Lombardy) has one of the oldest populations in all of Europe. Italy's population pyramid overall isn't much different from, say, Germany's. Neither is their smoking rate. But I think the really high average age of Lombardy has a lot to do with it.

What's interesting though is that Japan also has a very old population, even older than Italy, and they are managing much better.
 
Well, if my mother or father died at 90, it would be more tragic to me personally than a 5 year old dying in Bangladesh.

I figured that is what you meant.

I would be sad if my 76 year old mom died, that said, I wouldnt view it as more tragic. She's had a great life and at some point, one I cant define, you're essentially playing with house money.
 
No, it's not. Socialism and Capitalism are on the same continuum. I've stated this is a failure of capitalism in relation to public health.

You included a right into your little rant , the others aren’t .
 
I read the other day that Northern Italy specifically (Lombardy) has one of the oldest populations in all of Europe. Italy's population pyramid overall isn't much different from, say, Germany's. Neither is their smoking rate. But I think the really high average age of Lombardy has a lot to do with it.

What's interesting though is that Japan also has a very old population, even older than Italy, and they are managing much better.
and Ive not seen anything about Russia
 
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No, its distressing that in this time of crisis we have someone in charge who is so clearly in way, way over his head.

You have democratic governors shutting down entire states , demanding people shelter in place, and you think Trump is the one in over his head ?
 
You have democratic governors shutting down states and demand people shelter in place and you think Trump is the one in over his head ?


Look at the numbers. There's a reason they are doing what they are doing. Unlike Trump who acts out of uninformed impulse.
 
Not a terrible idea. Be nice to have a calm, intelligent, and reasoned voice at this point.
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Look at the numbers. There's a reason they are doing what they are doing. Unlike Trump who acts out of uninformed impulse.

You can’t shut down entire states and demand people shelter in their homes , you Jack Wagon . It will create a situation that will get out of hand and make your trembling over a virus look like a hangnail . Smh
 
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