Well if this doesn't explain why I drink...

[coltle6920]

It should explain why I'm suddenly drinking more.

From the Dallas Morning News editorial section...

April 20-- We can now officially put to rest all comparisons of COVID-19 to influenza. The numbers are in. Coronavirus is killing more Americans than the flu and almost everything else. According to data compiled by the Washington Post, COVID-19 is now the second leading cause of death in America.

In some parts of the country, it's way ahead. In Louisiana and Washington, D.C., more people died of COVID-19 during the first week of April than any other cause. In New York, it's not even close: 5,226 died in that state from the virus that week compared to 870 who died of heart disease.

The entire article uses weekly stats in their comparisons to make a ridiculous and invalid point. This kind of fear mongering is totally unnecessary. When all is said and done the final death toll from Covid-19 will be significant but will still pale in comparison to the fatality rate of deaths in any major category we keep statistics on.

This is why I think and act the way I do.

 

[Rustyt1953]

My bar tab started long before this virus did.

Cheers.

 

[grover99]

I stopped drinking as I got older because it does not go well with some of my meds. However my intake of Xanax has increased. I have no money problems but the stress of it all is getting to me. I feel for the people that are out of work.

 

[krsmith58]

Deaths

i don't care to read the stats on corona or anything else that is killing folks off . i will have to find something else to blame my drinking on . i know , global warming . naa that is easily explained by the fellow that runs the feed store I frequent . maybe the possibility of the government confiscating my firearms and ammo .no that wont work as I am no longer physically able to fight back well so if they insist OK but they will have to come get them . maybe , no , I drink because I like the buzz and am not sure if I could deal with reality 24/7 . yea that's it . never mind . Kenny

 

[coltle6920]

One thing is definitely for sure... There is no shortage of causes of death in the World so why are we so intent on focusing on just one right now?

I was just thinking....."Oh,Look!....Squirrel.

Where was I ?

 

[Nevada Ed]

One thing is definitely for sure... There is no shortage of causes of death in the World so why are we so intent on focusing on just one right now?

I was just thinking....."Oh,Look!....Squirrel.

Where was I ?

Just an up date on my house..............

"Oh look................ no Vodka or Gin " !!

 

[Rustyt1953]

One of my favs:

[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q3zkkLckeyM[/ame]

 

[joe44va]

I'm thinking I'll pour me a couple of fingers.

 

[snubbyfan]

 

[carpriver]

Just to be on the safe side I stopped buying bright yellow banana's , I go to the sale cart and but the spotted one they are ripe

 

[Xfuzz]

I like peanut butter..........

 

[Squarebutt]

"Here's to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems." Homer J. Simpson

 

[Burley]

Bucket List; Party in Snubby's garage!

 

[snubbyfan]

Bucket List; Party in Snubby's garage!

That's just where it starts....

 

[Skwirl]

I find myself drinking a LOT MORE, lol.

Let's see.....
Out of work cause the govt says so......
Joined unemployment for the first time in my life.....
Got my first UE last week, let's see, I can pay my rent and Bill's on that.
Now, I'm told I'll be getting an additional payment from the govt.
What's not to like.
I got more money now than when I work, lol.
Plus, most days, I dont even know what day it is.

This is the best paid vacation I've ever had, sleep most of the day, drink all night, it's like highschool.
Except for the death toll,

 

[LoboGunLeather]

So now, all of a sudden, I need a reason?

If you contract the corona virus you may die. If you do not contract the corona virus you will die.

If you consume alcoholic beverages you will die. If you abstain from alcoholic beverages you will die.

If you eat meat you will die. If you maintain a vegetarian diet you will die.

If you use tobacco products you will die. If you avoid tobacco in every form you will die.

Every person ever born either will die or has already died. No exceptions.

Time for another beer for me.

 

[snubbyfan]

So now, all of a sudden, I need a reason?

If you contract the corona virus you may die. If you do not contract the corona virus you will die.

If you consume alcoholic beverages you will die. If you abstain from alcoholic beverages you will die.

If you eat meat you will die. If you maintain a vegetarian diet you will die.

If you use tobacco products you will die. If you avoid tobacco in every form you will die.

Every person ever born either will die or has already died. No exceptions.

Time for another beer for me.

See post number nine....

 

[Burley]

That's just where it starts....

I've got an old Cohiba Siglo VI in a tube for when it spills out to the street.

 

[Shark Bait]

Ok, time to go pour my last one for the evening. Cheers!

 

[coltle6920]

I find myself drinking a LOT MORE, lol.

Let's see.....
Out of work cause the govt says so......
Joined unemployment for the first time in my life.....
Got my first UE last week, let's see, I can pay my rent and Bill's on that.
Now, I'm told I'll be getting an additional payment from the govt.
What's not to like.
I got more money now than when I work, lol.
Plus, most days, I dont even know what day it is.

This is the best paid vacation I've ever had, sleep most of the day, drink all night, it's like highschool.
Except for the death toll,

Just so you know... Welfare State is not a star on the American flag. I know you're joking so hang in there.