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ffr

(23,116 posts)
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 09:36 AM Apr 2020

Biden: I will wear a mask in public

Joe Biden said he will wear a mask in public, drawing a contrast between President Donald Trump and himself amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“It’s important to follow the science. Listen to the experts. Do what they tell you,” he said on ABC’s “This Week." "So if I go out in public — and I haven't gone to commercial places of late, I haven't gone to my local church, etc. ... My generic point is, you should follow the science.“

On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that people wear nonsurgical, cloth face coverings when in public.

“We now know from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals ... can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. This means that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity — for example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing,” CDC said in a statement. - Politico


Already there, Joe.

Good man. Lead by example.

Note: Didn't realize Sanders was still contesting the democratic primaries, so therefore, this is not LBN, but rather primary news.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Biden: I will wear a mask in public (Original Post) ffr Apr 2020 OP
Of course he will! FM123 Apr 2020 #1
So He Should, Sir --- Not Just For His Example But For His Safety The Magistrate Apr 2020 #2
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2020 #3
Cue the people saying he's hiding some face melanoma or something... nt sweetloukillbot Apr 2020 #4
Cold But Fair, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #5
Kick & highly recommended. William769 Apr 2020 #6
There is no reason to do it. former9thward Apr 2020 #7
Thank you, ffr.. That is one of the best ways Cha Apr 2020 #8
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2020 #9
Indeeed.. and I threw mine in the laundry Cha Apr 2020 #10
I rally hope he doesn't, honestly Tarc Apr 2020 #11
No it doesn't. This is life and death. Cha Apr 2020 #13
Yes, but some are going a bit into hysterics as well. Tarc Apr 2020 #14
too Bad for them.. Biden is doing the responsible thing.. Cha Apr 2020 #15
That's not how it works Tarc Apr 2020 #16
Yes it is.. and i'm not a "bro". Cha Apr 2020 #17
Leading by example. oasis Apr 2020 #12
 

FM123

(10,124 posts)
1. Of course he will!
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 09:52 AM
Apr 2020

Unlike that orange idiot squatting in our White House, Joe Biden believes science and can actually do math.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

The Magistrate

(96,043 posts)
2. So He Should, Sir --- Not Just For His Example But For His Safety
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 10:07 AM
Apr 2020

Kudos on your note --- some people in this forum need to realize just how thoroughly people have moved on from any consideration of 'Bernie'....





"From Bernie’s perspective, dropping out of a race once you have no chance of winning is peculiar behavior that can only be explained by the work of a hidden hand. For most politicians, though, it is actually standard operating procedure. Only Sanders seems to think the normal thing to do once voters have made clear they don’t want to nominate you is to continue campaigning anyway."





"When things are not called by their right names, what is said cannot make sense. When what is said does not make sense, what is planned cannot succeed. When plans do not succeed, people become uneasy. When people are uneasy, punishments do not fit crimes. When punishments do not fit crimes, people cannot know where to put hand or foot."

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to ffr (Original post)

 

sweetloukillbot

(12,578 posts)
4. Cue the people saying he's hiding some face melanoma or something... nt
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 11:39 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

The Magistrate

(96,043 posts)
5. Cold But Fair, Sir
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 11:42 AM
Apr 2020


"Overthrow of a hated enemy is something to be for!!!"




"From Bernie’s perspective, dropping out of a race once you have no chance of winning is peculiar behavior that can only be explained by the work of a hidden hand. For most politicians, though, it is actually standard operating procedure. Only Sanders seems to think the normal thing to do once voters have made clear they don’t want to nominate you is to continue campaigning anyway."





"When things are not called by their right names, what is said cannot make sense. When what is said does not make sense, what is planned cannot succeed. When plans do not succeed, people become uneasy. When people are uneasy, punishments do not fit crimes. When punishments do not fit crimes, people cannot know where to put hand or foot."
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

William769

(55,815 posts)
6. Kick & highly recommended.
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 01:15 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

former9thward

(33,424 posts)
7. There is no reason to do it.
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 05:14 PM
Apr 2020

Biden is not, and will not be interacting with the public. The recommendation is only for those people interacting with the public. Biden is guarded by the Secret Service and they limit who can get close to him. Anyone close to him is tested.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Cha

(305,136 posts)
8. Thank you, ffr.. That is one of the best ways
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 05:25 PM
Apr 2020

to impede spreading the virus. I wore mine on the bus yesterday and in the store.. it was a homemade thick tea towel folded 3 times. It was harder to breathe but worth it.

I read something about masks here that was inspiring.. You are showing people you're conscientious and you care that you're not infecting anyone. It reminds people too.. that there is a silent, invisible deadly virus out there.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to Cha (Reply #8)

 

Cha

(305,136 posts)
10. Indeeed.. and I threw mine in the laundry
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 06:13 PM
Apr 2020

and I have another one ready to go for the next time I have to go out to forage for food.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Tarc

(10,575 posts)
11. I rally hope he doesn't, honestly
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 07:33 PM
Apr 2020

This has shades of "Kerry windsurfs!", "Dukakis in a tank!". Sometimes our candidates have a knack for looking foolish at inopportune times.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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Cha

(305,136 posts)
13. No it doesn't. This is life and death.
Tue Apr 7, 2020, 05:57 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Tarc

(10,575 posts)
14. Yes, but some are going a bit into hysterics as well.
Tue Apr 7, 2020, 06:08 PM
Apr 2020

"Everyone mask up!" is hysterics.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(305,136 posts)
15. too Bad for them.. Biden is doing the responsible thing..
Tue Apr 7, 2020, 06:51 PM
Apr 2020

When you wear a mask out in public you're showing people you're conscientious and you care that you're not infecting anyone. It reminds people too.. that there is a silent, invisible deadly virus out there.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Tarc

(10,575 posts)
16. That's not how it works
Tue Apr 7, 2020, 07:11 PM
Apr 2020

But you do you, bro.


If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(305,136 posts)
17. Yes it is.. and i'm not a "bro".
Tue Apr 7, 2020, 07:23 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

oasis

(51,647 posts)
12. Leading by example.
Tue Apr 7, 2020, 05:53 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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