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Let me say it like it is. We did not lock down the country, at least not like other countries locked down. Half-assed things tend to give half-assed results. Much of like what Trump has shown all his life (13 failed businesses). This is not about wanting worse or better numbers. One does not wish for the numbers, one interprets them to see what they say. Much like trading the stock market. Wishing does not make reality. You study the numbers and play the probabilities.
As far as this miracle vaccine that Trump is hoping for. Let me just say that no vaccine has ever been done successfully in less than 4 years. We are all hoping for a miracle but the probabilities do not favor one happening. People that depend on miracles, usually are disappointed.
Following common sense does not guarantee results but it increases the probabilities of success or decreases the probabilities of failure. I have seen several of your posts regarding the masks. Bottom line is that masks lower the chances of infection. Are they perfect? no, but the opposite does the opposite, it increases the chances of infection. Evidently you are looking for a black or white answer but there is none. There is common sense and there is imprudence and folly. Evidently, you support the latter.
The more I read your posts the more I think you are not a very rational thinking person. Then again, that seems to be the common denominator among Trump supporters.
We DID lock down the country. A 33% drop in GDP and over 11% unemployment isn't high enough for you? You guys say that you would listen to the experts and yet the experts are saying that, even now, a lock down is not needed.