I didn't put words in your mouth.  I quoted what you said, word for word.

You don't need to tell me about people who have gotten sick from Covid.  I know first hand, because I put my own health and well being on the line caring for them, even though I have my own comorbidities, just so you know.  Contrary to what you seem to be implying, I have always taken this seriously.  Furthermore, I have gone to great lengths trying to explain the facts about this disease to people on this forum from its inception.  

Oh, if you noticed the other day Palo said she had friends that were Republicans and Democrats, and then added that the Republicans were more selfish.  Pretty broad statement.

You are trying to shift the focus from Covid to healthcare in the US vs Canada.  Just so you know, I'll be the first one to say our healthcare system is extremely dysfunctional.  I just don't think the answer should be to adopt their system of healthcare.  I think there's a lot we can do to vastly improve the quality of care at a lower cost.  

Kinda like saying, "I'm not racist....I have black friends."

By all means lets make this all about me.  Then you can ignore that people are dying and getting infected at an alarming rate.

You sound a lot like the President, lets just name call and gang up on instead of figuring out how to solve a problem.

Hey Frodo..... Just how bad are immigrants in KS?  You aren't even a border state and you sure have issues with them.

Do you care to explain?  Did someone call me a racist?  Typical term for you guys.

I wasn't making this all about you.  I wasn't ignoring the fact that people get sick and die from this virus. I just finished telling you that I'm fully aware from firsthand experience. 

You really have no idea who my party is.  But you do seem to enjoy making assumptions based facts not in evidence.

Point taken.  I was assuming.  Was I wrong?

Palopony you are just a really HATEFUL person on here, your life must be really kicking you in the A**, I DID NOT SAY anything about wanting old people to DIED!!!! You are the one putting words in other people mouths, what the He** is wrong with you?!! You are picking and picking at us here in Texas, Why is that? You have a SERIOUS problem. If you look at the citys that are having problems with Covid is because they are on the Mexican border, many many people cross those bridges every single day back and forth these are the honest hard working people that need to feed their familys, but some of them are sick but got to feed their familys some how some way but they cross anyway, then we have all the illegals that are breaking the laws that come over here illegal crossing the river carring tons of disease's that are spreading the covid and god knows what else, And you people want open borders!!! Just think if we did have opens borders right now, think what the virus would be doing now, it would be way way worst then what is going on. Well guess what the Covid is raging in Mexico.

And we are Texans and most of us do have health insurance. But some of us choose not to use it because if we do use it at some point then it gos up. So some of Us choose to pay outa pocket because its cheaper.. Now that Trump got the meds to go down on price its alot easier on our pocket books.  

I do know a few that have died because of the covid and then know of some that recovered from the Covid, so what is your problem!!!! Dont YOU EVER PUT WORDS IN MY MOUTH AGAIN!!! 

Palopony what state are you from? Why do you think that you know all about Texas, where are you getting all your Information from about whats going on in Texas? Seems to me you know it all. 

Once again I NEVER said you wanted old people to die.  YOU SAID IT WAS NO BIG DEAL, see highlighted area.

Many of you have said it's no worse than the flu and have said that all along.

ETA:  I don't want to tell you where I live, you have called me a hateful person with SERIOUS PROBLEMS, so Christian of you. I have a few relatives in TX, I live in the midwest and used to travel a lot and I read everything.

Where did she say it was "no big deal"?  

Since you high lighted every thing I said, Where does it say that I said its no big deal? I had to reread the high lighted areas over and over to see if I miss me saying its no big deal, but I cant find it.. MY Mother in Law was the one saying she had the flu, but I guess you cant read right for some reason,you were just wanting to put the wording in my mouth so I would be the one that sounded like the bad person that you really are, LOL but I was just repeating what she said about having the covid.. So high light the part where I said it was NO BIG DEAL, I cant seen to find it anywhere.. 

So do tell us what state you are in.. You know what state I'm from and thats no big deal.. 

Gee I'm sorry, usually around here when 2 people in their late 80's get Covid it is a big deal, and many end up in the hospital and die.  I guess I read that wrong.  The way you decribed it didn't seem like a big deal at all.  I guess old people dying is OK as long as it's not your old people.

I only picked TX because they top the list, and figured it was better to compare to Canada than NY.  Not really picking on TX and if it makes you feel any better I live in a red state where it's raging, next to a blue state who is doing pretty well.

You're sorry for what?!! And who said it was Ok for the old people to die? seems like it must be you since you keep bringing it up. And if you knew anything about Texas we have the Mexican border dividing us and its called the Rio Grande River and all the people that cross this River are the carriers not all but alot of them, so do tell how we can control the covid thats coming across the river? What can be done? Like I said Mexico is having a big problem with the Covid and since this is our sister country and with the covid coming across the river tell us what to do about this. You seem to know everything about Texas. 

And it dont make me feel any better about you living in a Red state, Because I dont care/ give a darn about what state you are in, was just cuirous since you are a know it all.

Edited to add: I'm done and have things to do, I would not have had much to say but when you brought me up trying to put words in my mouth that WAS not being said, well that didnt sit very well with me, so next time DONT bring up my name are anybody else's that didnt say anything neg. 

Which blue state is that?

regarding healthcare in Canada:  A horse trainer friend of mine lives in Canada  About two years ago she sustained a knee injury. She was grounded -- could not work in her training business. The doctor told her that without quick care and repair she could be disabled forever with the knee issue.  The quickest MRI she could get scheduled was a minimum of a SIX MONTH wait.  Note a minimum of six months. Since she was not near death, her MRI could keep getting pushed out.  There is no way she could sit in a chair for six months or more -- she would lose her business, her place, everything!  She began selling horses, saddles and tack to raise enough cash to come to the USA and get the MRI so she could get a diagnosis and treatment to get back on her feet ASAP. She did that and got the care/repair and saved her livelihood. 

A coworker - a born Canadian, worked hard to obtain a good job in the USA, moved his family and they are all now American citizens (just this year!). He absolutely hates their healthcare system -- also noting the extremely long waits to obtain appointments and poor service. In fact, he hates the entire Canadian governance.  

Both say socialized healthcare is a mess.  I wish I could recall more of their horror stories regarding trying to get healthcare for themselves and their families.  Our system has its issues, but it is much better than other countries. Sure, it sounds great -- free healthcare for all -- but we barely have enough doctors now. In a socialized system, becoming a doctor is of less interest since the money is not there to offset the long hours and education expense.  Fewer doctors mean longer waits for care, i.e. rationing of care.  Scary stuff IMO. 

I just want to say Thank you for all you do and every other health care person out there.  As I read back this thread you and other nurses were quite helpful and I sure wish you well.  Thank you, for telling at least the health dept is not making bank on this virus.  I'm sure there are many places that are cashing in, but not the Health Dept who are trying to keep people safe.

Since the title of the thread is.     Here we go again........ I saw many posts complaining about any and all restrictions.  I also saw many posts saying it was just like the flu.

STXPonygirl  I am sorry I made you mad, I have no idea what to do about the border, quit hiring them would be a good start.  Sorry you think I'm a know it all but I have been telling you the same thing since March.  What can I say I'm old, bored and I read a lot, been home since March.  Other than camping and trail riding and a few funerals, I have been home, thank goodness I love my farm, husband of 41 years, critters and I am a very happy person.  Just a realist, who has put off cooking supper long enough.  Have a great night.

ETA:  Delta Cowgirl thanks for the story, I never said I wanted socialized medicine just reasonable priced healthcare.  What you said does not jive with what I read on my RV forum from travelers or what I have hear from people from Canada who trail ride and spend the winter in FL.  I met a few in Feb when we camped and rode for 2 weeks.  Keep in mind most of these people are older so probably don't need emergency stuff.

I see Governor Gavin Newsome is is taking some bold innovative new steps to curb the Chinese Coronavirus.  Maybe the rest of the Blue states will follow his lead. Hopefully neighbors will do their patriotic duty and turn in these evil families for disobeying his orders designed to save lives.

and they call trump a a hitler type shees

No one called you a racist on this thread....I'm curious where on earth you got THAT?