Just for the record... China Virus

[Carnal_Flower]

The most deadly disease in modern history, pandemic of 1918, originated on a farm in Kansas in the USA*

And it was imported to Europe and the rest of the world by AMERICAN GIs.

I have noticed over the years that many of the flu epidemics that annually sweep the globe and kill thousands often spring from China.

I would like this thread to be used for posting factual information about examples of deadly disease springing from China.

If you are the kind of person that thinks it is being racist to observe facts about the origins of deadly disease then please don't post here. I am just trying to gather information regarding the degree that deadly illness starts in China. Information about why this happens would also be very welcome.

 

[Carnal_Flower]

It started in Kansas.

See:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/517zpt2rJoL._SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_.jpg

But not always correct. The 'Spanish' flu that killed millions in 1918/1919 was called 'Spanish' because Spain was the first country to admit they had it. Other countries were covering up the spread of it before Spain declared it an epidemic. It probably started in the trenches of the Western Front - but no one knows.

 

[Hugh_Essay]

Many parts of the US are just like 3rd world shithole countries where diseases are just waiting to flourish. Just like AIDS in the 80s.

 

[bellisarius]

Many parts of the US are just like 3rd world shithole countries where diseases are just waiting to flourish. Just like AIDS in the 80s.

Agreed. Mostly in large cities under democrat control.

 

[DeluxAuto]

Agreed. Mostly in large cities under democrat control.

Most of those on welfare are in Republican states

 

[hillblazer]

I like Kung Flu.

 

[bellisarius]

I'm leaning towards Wuhan Flu, has a ring to it. And it's a big middle finger in the face of the fucking Chinese government.

 

[thehaircutgirl]

I'm leaning towards Wuhan Flu, has a ring to it. And it's a big middle finger in the face of the fucking Chinese government.

how many grandchildren would you have if you didn't murder one of your own children?

 

[Botanical11B]

Many parts of the US are just like 3rd world shithole countries where diseases are just waiting to flourish. Just like AIDS in the 80s.

NYC, Chicago, LA, SF, Baltimore, DC, Seattle and Portland OR among the very worst.

Most of those on welfare are in Republican states

All the more reason for (D)'s to stop giving them money.

But you won't....because if you do that all the (D)'s will come rushing home to blue states.

 

[Hugh_Essay]

I like Kung Flu.

I like that one too.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Best answer I've seen to the question "why is 'Chinese virus' considered racist, when we've had 'Spanish flu' and 'German measles'"?

https://i.imgur.com/gbwiqxx.gif

LINK

Why not support a neutral name for a disease, indeed. Unless you want to dog-whistle your racist supporters.....

 

[HisArpy]

Best answer I've seen to the question "why is 'Chinese virus' considered racist, when we've had 'Spanish flu' and 'German measles'"?



LINK

Why not support a neutral name for a disease, indeed. Unless you want to dog-whistle your racist supporters.....

The only dog whistling being done here is by you calling all your racist buddies and trying to keep alive a dead narrative.

It must really suck to know that no matter what you've done for 3 years trying to oust Trump, you've been a complete failure at it.

 

[dp4shelly]

Intelligence is linked to viewpoint?

Just for the record, the correct, scientifically accepted name of the disease is COVID-19. That’s what intelligent, informed individuals call it.

I am curious if you know how egotistical your comment makes you sound. It gives the impression that people must subscribe to your choice of terms in order to qualify as intelligent. Many intelligent people call the current pandemic COVID-19. However many intelligent people prefer to link it to China to heighten public awareness to the global problems that come from governments like the one that is generating so much suffering in China.

You may feel that knowing the term COVID-19 is evidence of your intellect but really just about every dim wit on the planet has that term now added to their vocabulary.

It really is best not to be offended if some people refuse to go lock-step with the fake news and socialist propaganda terms that are infused into the publics mind.

 

[dp4shelly]

Have you ever heard of the "Spanish Flu?"

Viruses don't have passports, retard.

Were you under the impression that the term "Spanish flu" was used because back in 1918 they did give passports to viruses?

It is both tragic and amusing to see people with such weak arguments that they need to resort to name calling. Everyone that disagrees with you must be "retarded?"

 

[dp4shelly]

Lock Step with WHO?

Didn't WHO already admonish you Trumplitards about calling China or Wu-Han?

So now all smart people march to the beat of the WHO vocabulary drum? When did they get to be in charge of the global vocabulary? Their roll includes giving "admonition" to people regarding their choice of terms? If that were true then all the more reason to reject them. Who wants a group to dictate terms or choice of vocabulary? If you do fine. Use any term you like. For me I like to identify the source of the problem and calling it the China virus puts a light on something that people should be waking up to.

 

[dp4shelly]

What?

"Just trying to gather information" is code for trying to find out whom else here is backward thinking jackass who blames other tribes for their own lack of biological knowledge.

What is that supposed to mean? You think my word choice was a code? I have a lack of biological knowledge because I want to gather information about virus that emerge from a specific region of the planet? That has something to do with tribes?

Your comment seems disconnected like something Joe Biden would say.

 

[Jada59]

I have no statistics but I heard on the radio that what we called the Spanish Flu actually came from China.

 

[dp4shelly]

The Todo virus?

I fully support this initiative.

Let's start with renaming the 'Spanish Flu' epidemic of 1918 that killed more people than WW1.

This was introduced to Europe most likely by US soldiers from Kansas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_flu

Henceforth, this epidemic should be known as the 'American Flu'.

Would you feel better if we named it after the dog in the Wizard of Oz? He was from Kansas.

 

[dp4shelly]

Great Question

WHO cares

Why would anyone care what WHO thinks? Can't we all think?

 

[hogjack]

..if we named it after the dog in the Wizard of Oz? He was from Kansas.

The dog in the film might have been born in California. Gotta look that up. Identifying Canine origin can be challenging

 

[Carnal_Flower]

Actually, a few outbreaks might have started in China/Asia, but they're much better at containing it. CHina's had zero new cases of COVID 19 in the last two days.

Unlike the US, which is probably going to explode worse than Italy. And of course the US exported the most deadly pandemic EVER, most likely from pigs.

MERS came from camels in the Middle East. Ebola from monkeys in Africa.

I have noticed over the years that many of the flu epidemics that annually sweep the globe and kill thousands often spring from China.

I would like this thread to be used for posting factual information about examples of deadly disease springing from China.

If you are the kind of person that thinks it is being racist to observe facts about the origins of deadly disease then please don't post here. I am just trying to gather information regarding the degree that deadly illness starts in China. Information about why this happens would also be very welcome.

 

[hogjack]

CHina's had zero new cases of COVID 19 in the last two days.

Fortunately, Chinese authorities have a great track record of providing accurate information regarding this virus.

Oh, wait. Uhhh... nevermind.

 

[Klinkster]

Actually, a few outbreaks might have started in China/Asia, but they're much better at containing it. CHina's had zero new cases of COVID 19 in the last two days.

Says the Chinese who lied about the outbreak to begin with.
Says the Chinese who tried to cover it up.
Says the Chinese who wouldn’t let ourUS, or any other experts, in to Wuhan help.
Says the Chinese who recently threw our journalists out of the province.


Sure.

We should believe everything they say. Reliable source.
Including, ‘nothing to see here......move along.....move along.....’

 

[hogjack]

So now all smart people march to the beat of the WHO vocabulary drum?

Fans FINALLY got over Keith Moon's death. Ya, he was awesome and innovative but he basically took himself out of the game. Needed to move on.

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Fortunately, Chinese authorities have a great track record of providing accurate information regarding this virus.

Oh, wait. Uhhh... nevermind.

What virus? It's a hoax.