Comments by "Snowbird" (@snowbird6855) on "International coronavirus situation" video.

I'm envious of you all, in a good way! We keep getting cases in Toronto (I actually live out of the city), and it's unclear why. I'm guessing it's travellers because many Canadian/Americans come up in summer and I highly doubt any are quarentining. It may also be spreading among the undocumented as they're likely to avoid testing but no one talks about this. A Mayor of a Windsor area town did say that some migrant farm workers hide when they get it because they fear being sent back. And so it spreads. There's also the partying young who are tired of lockdown and feel invincible. Most new cases are in the under 40 age group now.
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@jasp1316 Where do you live? One thing I can tell you is the large majority of Canadians are afraid of the US/Canada border reopening because of the large flows between the two. We have worked really hard to get to the point we are now. Many of us, myself included, have family in the States so this hasn't been easy.
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@dombarton2483 👍👍👍👍 Me too! Never had a flu vax, never had flu. I pay a lot of attention to keeping my immune system strong. I will not even consider an experimental Covid vaccine ( or any for that matter, I've only had 3, but have had all the childhood illnesses, so I have lifetime immunity).
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@Hilaire_Balrog Most of the education anyone receives is self taught through reading. Exceptions being anything skills related (medicine, engineering). Who remembers what a teacher told them 10-20-40 years ago?
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@gracewillis577 👍 In my town outside of Toronto we went 28 days with no new cases but then one Costco employee tested positive and so a few have been trickling in since. None of us anywhere can let our guard down but we'll eventually get clear!
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@AnitaSouthall Your health is your responsibility. Everyone knows what they should and shouldn't be eating, that they should excersise and not smoke and restrict drinking etc. So much information is available on how to stay healthy and what supplements to take, ie, vitamin D,C, and so on. Some conditions are genetic for sure but regardless, optimal health can be pursued.
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@remicaron3191 So if we've run out of oil, stop driving a car. Stop heating your home. If you want to save the planet go buy a bike and no more smart phone or tablet for you, start walking. Don't eat meat. Don't buy fast food. Are you Greta's sister? "Climate change" has become a tool for more taxation, there's a lot more to that subject than you realize. There are those who are getting elected under that banner, then doing nothing but window dressing policy. Still others are finding ways to enrich themselves while consuming lots of oil, and proclaiming to be environmentalist. I don't understand how you can possibly blame one generation out of all humanity before and since for every problem in this world. Your boomer parents must be horrible people. Either that or you were educated by a Marxist. Do you wake up in the morning angry? Shaking your fist at those over 60 on TV?
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@Justlookin958 Get one of those masks that use a see through material 😉 But honestly, consider using the regular mask, a little bit of mystery can go a long way😷
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Ah, the Neanderthals 🙄
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Prayers don't help, that's delusional, wishful thinking.. keep your beliefs to yourself thanks
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@essanjay8604 That's the greatest LIE ever. How does a mask protect the other person from your germs but their germs can get through? That's absolutely ridiculous. I started wearing one in March, for ME. If it protects others, that's a bonus. We were told then a mask is unnecessary obviously so that medical staff had full access to available PPE. later they said it protects others, not you. Now finally they admit it helps BOTH the wearer and others. Well that's obvious! Does the window screen only keep flies in or does it also prevent flies from getting in? Of course it does both. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE A MASK WORKS ONLY ONE WAY?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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@lilaclizard4504 If everyone wears a mask, washes hands a lot and stays away from crowds not only can Covid cases stay within a manageable level, but flu and colds will also be minimized.
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@remicaron3191 Wow, it's easy to blame a whole generation, and only one particular generation for the world's problems is it? Remember what we boomers contributed too. Lest you forget;. space travel and science, computer science, the digital economy, heart and organ transplants, MRI machines, the women's equality movement, women in the workforce, equal pay birth control pills, smart phones, civil rights, disability rights, high speed trains.. I could go on but you likely get the idea at this point. Each generation does their best and hopes for the best for their children. None of us want to saddle the young with debt nor an unhealthy planet. Remember, environmental science as with everything in this world comes with a huge political agenda that various groups exploit for their own gain. The biggest challenge facing future generations is overpopulation that will put a lot of strain on the Earth's resources, starting with water. Who is to blame for that? Your great grandparents who had your grandparents, who in turn had your parents, then you? None of us are to blame and yet we all are. Don't take too much to heart the fear mongering of the environmental groups as much of what they've predicted hasn't come to pass. My high school geography teacher told us the world would run out of oil in 20 years. That was in 1975. Science and human ingenuity will get future generations through as it always has.
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@remicaron3191 You have a huge chip on your shoulder, what caused that? I don't know where you get the idea we boomers were born with a silver spoon in our mouths, that's so not true. My parents came to Canada in 1959 with 3 children and 2 suitcases. They scraped by as best they could, in poverty for many years but they saved every penny and bought a house. Myself and my sisters weren't given anything. We had summer jobs on local farms since age 12 (do millenials ever do physical labor?). Did you ever work before adulthood or did your boomer parents give you an allowance? My sisters and I paid our own way through university and WORKED our way up to the good careers we eventually had. We married, and in turn, SAVED every penny to buy our homes, pay down the mortgage (our first mortgage was at 18%) so that we could have children. My husband and I only buy used vehicles, we took few vacations (mostly road trips) and SAVED as much as we could so our children had education funds. We bought a piano and provided music lessons FOR THEM, we enrolled them in the sports that they were interested in. To this day I go to a hair salon twice a year and do my own nails. No avocado toast. I even make my own coffee and have always brought lunch from home to work. We save every dollar we can for our grandchildren's education. And as it turns out, my 3 children have no student debt yet they all have post grad degrees, the youngest has 3 university degrees. We are helping our children with funds for a down payment for their own homes too, as best we can. My parents and my husband's parents couldn't afford to but the inheritance we received from them contributed to our kid's education. I don't feel sorry for you and we owe you whiners nothing. Earn it yourself. Change laws and become politically active. Let's see what you can do.
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@remicaron3191 Cry me a river. My son lives in Toronto in a one bedroom apartment with his wife and 19 month old son. They're both working from home now due to covid. The average house price in Toronto is 1.3 million and that's for a small starter home that often needs renovation. They know they're lucky to have jobs right now and they're saving every dollar (as we are) to get a down payment. But it won't be for a Toronto home, they can't even afford a condo there. Each generation has challenges and advantages and we make the best of what we're delt. I've never blamed my parents for anything and I don't blame my children or peers. We all vote for those we feel are the best choice and more often than not we're disappointed, even if our candidate wins. Today is no different than ever in human history, the rich control everything and look out for themselves. Best of luck to you, enjoy your children. We grew up without our own bedroom too and we're just fine.
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@remicaron3191 No I'm not working a part time job because I'm bored, I'm retired, 2 years already. My husband retired at 60.
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@remicaron3191 The changing job picture is mostly due to the technology disruptors. I highly recommend to steer your children into careers that have a future. Pay attention to that early on and look to see what's required for that field and where the secure high incomes are.
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@remicaron3191 As for polititians, nothing is different now than it ever was, they look out for themselves. The only difference now is that it's more difficult to hide. I've learned over the decades that they all promise what they need to in order to get elected but once in office it's a different story.
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Tedros is a useful idiot for China
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Drunkenmantis1 Always an idiot in the room, get lost😂
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basil fawlty Having to be constantly subjected to god this and prayer that is annoying.. I don't start any messages on any threads by preaching anything or providing my atheist views and I expect the same from religionists
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@danielbrown2438 I will never take a "warp speed " vaccine, especially the Moderna one that injects RNA fragments into the body. Are you kidding? And they're already warning you'll likely need 2 doses. Plus they'll push to do that every year, claiming it will return, thereby stressing the immune system to the breaking point. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in the US has paid out well over 4 billion to date and that's after Federal lawyers try everything to have claims dismissed. How can safety testing be properly done in such a short time? The only reason that's happening is that Pharma worries the pandemic will be over before they can profit from it. Do people know that the manufacturers are indemnified from any liabilities? Isn't that worrisome?
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@zonnacowell6227 Aren't the individual states responsible for the Covid response? Don't the governors make the decisions? So many Western countries were woefully unprepared for this even though a flu pandemic was predicted in terms of when, not if. No workable plans were in place. Taiwan, Hong Kong and Vietnam did far better. We went through SARS in Canada and still didn't handle this adequately. I think most people sympathize with Americans, it must be so frightening. My sister and family live in Florida and spend the summer in Indiana, so we know.
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@daftsutradesign1318 Like I said, aren't the state governors responsible for the Covid response? Who's fault is it people aren't wearing masks? And are participating in protests and large parties and crowding beaches? What about the large number of illegals who aren't going for testing for fear of being found and sent back? And they continue to work while ill because they can't afford not to?l(that's happening in Canada too, in farm areas). It's easy to blame a politician you don't like but the fact is the WHO was misleading the world for months! And no, I wouldn't vote for Trump either if I were American.
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Get them all on vitamin D 😉
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@normanchristie4524 The 75+ are not the boomer generation. Boomers were born 1946-1966.
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@remicaron3191 One reason why some people over 60 remain working is because they're divorced and can't afford to retire, or they're staying on the job to continue to save to help their kids. I agree many should retire, that's a good point. Some don't have adequate pensions or savings.
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@remicaron3191 You didn't ruin my day Remi and I understand your angst. It's tough today, without question, I know. When my kids apply for jobs they're often competing with a thousand others and that's not an exaggeration. It's also very challenging for men in the early years of marriage, especially with young children, as they feel the pressure of needing to provide. My daughter and son both pay 2,000 a month for daycare too, per child. I stayed home for over 5 years because childcare for 3 was unaffordable, then as they started school I was able to go back part time for some years and eventually full-time. Women take risks by staying home with kids, it affects our career and earning power as well as pensions. It gets easier eventually, don't put a lot of pressure on yourself, kids can be happy with far less than we realize. Most people my age are retired now, I'm 64. The ones who are not probably can't afford to.
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We do not have a humble leader in Canada, we have a narcissist who thinks his hippie long hair is cool
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@jasp1316 Who has time to make these bins much less pay for them? Many countries still have inadequate PPE supply.
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@Justlookin958 I don't believe in god, that doesn't make me a lunatic. Most prominent scientists don't either. You should be angry at your god for inflicting this virus on the world, causing the death of over 600,000 and financial ruin of millions.. starvation for poor populations are next. Will your god save them? Oh wait, no... god is just testing us right? He's called to heaven those he most cares about? What's the other bullshit that priests tell us? Where was your god when those priests were abusing children for decades? Did prayer help them?
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@aperson2730 I've never had a flu shot and I'm 64. Neither have I ever had flu. I've had the smallpox vaccine, polio, and tetanus shots too, that's it. I did have all the childhood illnesses and I attribute that as the reason I'm so healthy. My immune system is doing what it was designed to do .
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Hawaii is the best! Our honeymoon destination in August 1980👍 .. I'll gladly go there to boost their tourism.. and I'll even bring my mask!
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@alexcarter8807 You can come as long as you're ok to quarentine 2 weeks and wear a mask. We're only half open though so it's rather boring.. and the cottages are all rented. 😝
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@FranzAntonMesmer My apologies.. I should've completed the list.. but you got the main ones in.. don't forget the 900 million sole source contract to his favourite "charity" that his family gets paid by. The worst is going after a distinguished Naval Officer, attempting to ruin the man for speaking out. To me, that's his worst offence.
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I know of at least one bride who was more than happy to scale down her wedding to 20 guests and she will still go ahead this summer instead of pushing it to 2021. I'm guessing/hoping covid sets a new trend for more basic weddings in future. Some spend so much that the sum could've provided a down payment on a house!
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