If You Are Having Trouble Getting Worried About Ebola...

I get it - what with ISIS and the immigration collapse at the Texas border we are approaching Crisis Overload. But if you haven't yet panicked about Ebola (and the case can be made that you should!) this headline should get you reaching for your bug out bag and hitting Amazon hard:

White House says it has Ebola virus under control

OMG - if you like your Ebola virus you can keep it! What's next, ridiculing Ebola as the JV? We are relying on Obama's distinctive blend of arrogance and lethargy so "under control" is not on the menu.

JUST A HUNK A HUNK OF BURNIN' LOVE: Now we are asked to believe that Thomas Duncan, Dallas Ebola Zero, was here to get married:

Thomas Eric Duncan, the Dallas Ebola patient, came to the U.S. to marry his girlfriend, a local pastor said. Days later, Duncan was seriously ill and in isolation at a local hospital. His girlfriend is now in quarantine in the apartment where he fell sick.

Duncan arrived in Dallas from Liberia last month, with plans to visit Louise Troh and “start a new life in America” with her, according to an e-mail sent today to the congregation of Wilshire Baptist Church, where Troh is a member.

Yeah, because nothing says "get the hell out of Monrovia" like the collapse of health services and a deadly disease. Oh yeah, and true love. Per this story Duncan had been issued his visa "last year", but the timing of his trip was convenient. As was his lying on the exit form, when he denied any exposure to Liberia. For a hearty laugh, ponder this:

Meanwhile, officials in Liberia said Thursday that the patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, will be prosecuted when he returns home for lying on his airport exit-screening form when asked if he had been in contact with anyone infected with ebola.

Yeah, because he will be going back.

My betting is that every Liberian with a friend or relative in the US (and they are legion following civil wars there in the '80's and the '00's) who can swing a visa and a ticket to the US will attempt to get here. First of all, we have a functioning hospital system; second of all, no one will be deported for overstaying their visa.

To be fair, the US health system has a real "tough love" problem. If we do deport people who come here from Liberia after their visa runs out, we discourage them from coming forward when ill, which could lead to disaster. But if we don't deport anyone, folks will simply show up with the expectation of overstaying their visas.

As a Citizen of the World, the humanitarian impulse is to take in the sick and treat them here. I certainly don't entirely discount that and I am certain neither our President nor Michelle discount it at all. If a consequence of this high-minded humanitarianism is that a few bitter-clingers get sick and die, well, global injustice, they should have washed their hands, and didn't we steal this country from the Native Americans anyway?

UPDATE: Per Breitbart, Duncan knew he had been exposed and was eager to get some real health care when he high-tailed it out of Liberia.

Comments

[Threadkiller]

I feel safe.

[Ignatz]

"White House says it has Ebola virus under control..."

What, me bleed from the eyes?

[Dave (in MA)]

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[henry]

Dave, is that the WH Ebola control technique?

[Cat]

Is that why you don't date, or even dress up in front of mirrors?

[Jeff Dobbs]

White House says it has Ebola virus under control

"I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was the moment when the rise of the ebola virus began to slow and our planet began to heal."
--stuff Obama (almost) said

[Ignatz]

Who let the cats out?

[Dave (in MA)]

I don't know what the hell it is, but I saw it at MLB.com when I was trying to figure out who was playing and when, and I recalled Daddy posting her earlier, so...

[Linda Killian]

Our president will be known as Obola.

[Cat]

It's God punishing you blacks for stealing my money.

[Beasts of England]

A&M v. Miss. State; Stanford v. ND; Bama v. Ole Miss; LSU v. that other school from my state. Big day!!

And I'm being nice by not linking the Saban - Kiffin article from ESPN.

[Beasts of England]

Is Kate Upton giving the sign for stealing 'second base'? ;)

[Threadkiller]

http://weaselzippers.us/201316-obama-cancels-trip-to-mecca-after-islamic-clerics-forbid-selfies-during-hajj/

[Danube on iPad]

Navy vs. Air Force.

[Threadkiller]

Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid al-Adha

Michelle and I would like to extend our best wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Adha, and to congratulate those performing the Hajj this year.

As our Muslim neighbors and friends gather for Eid celebrations, Muslim Americans are among the millions of pilgrims joining one of the world’s largest and most diverse gatherings. Hajj brings together Muslims from around the world – Sunni and Shiite – to share in reverent prayer, side by side. It serves as a reminder that no matter one’s tribe or sect, race or religion, gender or age, we are equals in humanity.

On Eid, Muslims continue the tradition of donating to the poor and joining efforts with other faith communities in providing assistance to those suffering from hunger, sickness, oppression, and conflict. Their service is a powerful example of the shared roots of the world’s Abrahamic faiths and how our communities can come together in shared peace, with dignity and a sense of justice.

On behalf of the American people, we extend our warmest greetings during this holiday. May the prayers of peace made by the Hajj pilgrims and those of all faiths around the world be heard and granted. Eid Mubarak.

http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2014/10/20141001309287.html?CP.rss=true

According to Roger Hedgecock no statement was issued regarding Yom Kippur. He also pointed to the irony of a claim that an exclusive event will lead to a more inclusive world.

Maybe after a few more heads roll.

[narciso]

well they are so trustworthy:

http://therightscoop.com/jeh-johnson-the-four-middle-easterners-captured-at-the-border-werent-terrorists-after-all/

[Beasts of England]

Obama forgot to ask for a $3 donation after that message. It is fundraising season, ya know.

[narciso]

well at least they have the right date, this time.

[Ignatz]

Amusing list; what's racist; what's not.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Should I bring the links about the family that 'cared' for the Ebola asshole over to this thread?

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

http://www.amazon.com/3M-8511-Particulate-Respirator-10-Pack/dp/B0002YKBV2/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_text_y

Spot something weird on this page?

Used??

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Jallah cared for the Texas Ebola victim, Liberian national Thomas Duncan, at the Dallas area apartment of her mother Louise Troh. Jallah was joined at the apartment with the Ebola victim by her four children and her partner, Aaron Yah.

The Mail reported some members of the family are to show signs of illness.

“Ms Jallah repeatedly wiped her eyes – which appeared sticky – with a paper towel while a child sneezed and coughed in the background. While it is unlikely to be related to the Ebola virus, they did not look as healthy as they did when MailOnline visited on Thursday.”

The family is living in filth and darkness as the CDC has not given them instructions on how to safely dispose of waste including soiled diapers. Their apartment lost power and phone service in a storm Thursday night. The family said no one from CDC had come to check on them after having checked on them in previous days.

The Mail said the family was running low on food, water and diapers.

In their last contact with the CDC on Thursday, the family couldn’t even get a simple answer from the CDC about whether they should stay indoors.

“Ms Jallah said: ‘We asked the CDC last night if we have to stay indoors and they said they would come back to us overnight and tell us this morning.’”

As of mid-afternoon Friday, there was no contact from the CDC.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2779932/CDC-not-contacted-second-family-Ebola-quarantine-24-hours-sneezing-coughing.html

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Three days later, on Wednesday evening, Jallah and Yah were visited in their second-floor apartment by health officials from the state and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The officials took everyone’s temperature and told them that they should not leave the apartment.

“We don’t have any food,” Jallah said. “What do we do?”

She was told that she and Yah, but not the kids, could go to the store. The two health officials also said they would return every day to see how the family was doing.

...

Jallah and Yah are careful not to shake the hands of visitors and when someone leaves, they use a sanitizing wipe to turn the doorknob to let the person out.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/2014/10/02/add51488-4a5f-11e4-891d-713f052086a0_story.html

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Visitors... to a family under watch for Ebola and whose kids that spent the night at the Ebola assholes abode the night before.

Visitors?

And they were allowed to go to the store?

Oh and this family contains the woman who was caring for the Ebola asshole (and carrying around his blanket including in the hospital ER) and wearing clothes that she was presumably tending to the Ebola asshole in and those clothes, the blanket and the rest of their stuff is still in the apartment.

Unfreaking believable.

OH and she went around the apartment sprinkling drops of Clorox. DROPS???

And they are starting to show signs of illness. But they are still in the apartment evidently still receiving visitors - including reporters.

Really unfreaking believable.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Well at least I don't have to worry about being on any List.

Just going through my life minding my own business.

Nothing to see. move along.

Posted by: rse | October 03, 2014 at 08:45 PM (prior Thread)

I'm frankly amazed they don't shut the doors and panic when you show up to one of their confabs. Always surprised when you report back on another that you attended.

[Eric in Boise]

Is Kate Upton giving the sign for stealing 'second base'? ;)

I was thinking it was ASL sign language for "Slow your roll and check my rack, y'all", but I like your interpretation better.

And Mr Maguire, I am most decidedly NOT having trouble getting worried about Ebola, thank you very much. Or as the sublime Continetti article pointed out, the gummint response to it.

[Beasts of England]

Is she the family member who went shopping at WalMart, Steph? Not a lot of foot traffic at those stores. Remain calm, right?

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

I've been reading the comments at Ace's for comic relief:

If we attack Ebola won't we only succeed in creating more Ebola?

Posted by: Dr Spank at October 03, 2014 07:14 PM (7V0lh)

And I'm on the second season of Once Upon A Time which I really recommend. Love the smash up of Disney/Frankenstein/Grimm and all the fairy tales into what is really a well diagrammed plot design.

[Centralcal on iPad]

Apparently, Obama pronounces it Eboly.

[Danube on iPad]

I'd say that White House statement proves Obama is a Muslim.

[Threadkiller]

I wonder if the Ebola ignorant are part of the group "persuadeable?"

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Yep. beasts. That's the one.

I tend to shop there between 1 and 4 am when there really is little foot traffic, but then I'm weird. ;)

[Threadkiller]

You forgot "JATFI."

[Some Guy]

Did MVP votes go out prior to the last inning?

[Centralcal on iPad]

Megyn just quoted from the Continetti piece!

Right now, she is talking to Huckabee (ugh) whose mic is burping a lot.

[Eric in Boise]

Beasts, I just got the "second base" reference on rereading. Well played, sir.

And as far as Wal-Mart goes, Mrs. EiB and I just got back from Wally World picking up a few things. The lady in line in front of us had on pajama bottoms and a grotesque spandex top, but she was wearing blue nitrile gloves.

So there's that.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

I wonder if the Ebola ignorant are part of the group "persuadeable?"

Posted by: Threadkiller | October 03, 2014 at 09:35 PM

Probably part of the group soon to be labeled dead. Darwin Awards all.

Insensitive? DILLIGAS

Which BTW is an awesome name for a boat that used to berthed at Looe Key.

[GMax]

A commenter at Powerline with the post of the day:

I am beginning to think "Barack" means "Village idiot."

[Some Guy]

Stephanie,

I saw a sail boat named LADY DILLIGAS which made me LOL.

[Threadkiller]

Probably part of the group soon to be labeled dead. 

Darn! The Dems already have that group of voters sewn up.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

I'd rather try to quarantine and ban the stupid. Ebola has an infinitely shorter reach and lifespan than The Stupid.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at October 03, 2014 07:18 PM (1CroS)

[narciso]

Patterico had a whole thread around that Post piece, that I luned on the last threat:

OT, I saw this on a power link:

http://online.wsj.com/articles/rene-russos-escape-from-elmwood-1412091724

[Beasts of England]

Almost want to see a picture of that, EiB. Almost. lol

[Danube on iPad]

I blame Bush:

"THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much for your hospitality. We've just had a -- wide-ranging discussions on the matter at hand. Like the good folks standing with me, the American people were appalled and outraged at last Tuesday's attacks. And so were Muslims all across the world. Both Americans and Muslim friends and citizens, tax-paying citizens, and Muslims in nations were just appalled and could not believe what we saw on our TV screens.

"These acts of violence against innocents violate the fundamental tenets of the Islamic faith. And it's important for my fellow Americans to understand that.

"The English translation is not as eloquent as the original Arabic, but let me quote from the Koran, itself: In the long run, evil in the extreme will be
the end of those who do evil. For that they rejected the signs of Allah and held them up to ridicule.

"The face of terror is not the true faith of Islam. That's not what Islam is all about. Islam is peace. These terrorists don't represent peace. They represent evil and war.

"When we think of Islam we think of a faith that brings comfort to a billion people around the world. Billions of people find comfort and solace and peace. And that's made brothers and sisters out of every race -- out of every race.

"America counts millions of Muslims amongst our citizens, and Muslims make an incredibly valuable contribution to our country. Muslims are doctors, lawyers, law professors, members of the military, entrepreneurs, shopkeepers, moms and dads. And they need to be treated with respect. In our anger and emotion, our fellow and Americans must treat each other with respect.

"Women who cover their heads in this country must feel comfortable going outside their homes. Moms who wear cover must be not intimidated in America. That's not the America I know. That's not the America I value.

"I've been told that some fear to leave; some don't want to go shopping for their families; some don't want to go about their ordinary daily routines
I'm because, by wearing cover, they're afraid they'll be intimidated. That should not and that will not stand in America.

"Those who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger don't represent the best of America, they represent the worst of humankind, and they should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.

"This is a great country. It's a great country because we share the same values of respect and dignity and human worth. And it is my honor to be meeting with leaders who feel just the same way I do. They're outraged, they're sad. They love America just as much as I do."

[Threadkiller]

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[Danube on iPad]

Bush is a Muslim.

[lyle]

Had the range all to myself today. Hmmmm... Everyone else at Wally's stocking up on water, bleach, and ammo?

[Jeff Dobbs]

Beasts:
Is she the family member who went shopping at WalMart, Steph?

Yike. That WalMart is at Northwest Hwy and Skillman. We're still within a 4 mile radius of my parents' house.

We spent last Christmas at my parents' house. One morning mrs hit and run and I ran out to grab some breakfast. Found a wonderful Mexican dive a stone's throw away from that WalMart . . . Taqueria Los Altos De Jalisco. Oh wait. I've got a pic on my phone...

Man that was good stuff. Couple of fried eggs, mexican potatoes, refried beans and chilaques in a spicy enchilada sauce.

[Threadkiller]

Bush is more Muslim than Obama.

[Eric in Boise]

No, Beasts. No, you don't.

Trust me on this one.

[lyle]

After the range I went to a Barolo tasting and ended up getting a great deal on some '01 Damilano Riserva. When the shit hits the fan, I'm going down with some fine juice. Dammit.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

How to square this:

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2014/10/03/Top-Ebola-Virologist-Liberia-s-Airport-Checks-Useless-a-Disaster-Due-to-Lack-of-Training

with

On Friday, Frieden said airport screenings are reducing risks. “There are a lot of checks in place. It’s not perfect,” he said.

http://www.politico.com/story/2014/10/ebola-us-border-111581.html

or this:

“Dozens and dozens of people have been stopped from getting onto planes,” she said. “We have now seen tens of thousands of people [arrive in the U.S.] since March to the current day, and we now have this one isolated case.”

http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/219757-white-house-says-it-has-ebola-virus-under-control

[Eric in Boise]

DILLIGAS would make a great vanity plate, if not for the seven character limit. I wonder if I could somehow sneak "ILLIGAS" past the censors at the Idaho DMV, where they ask you to state in writing what your proposed plate "means".

"It's a reference to my Great Grandfather, I swear! He said that when he sneezed!"

[Frau Medizinmann]

TK, I dunno. We know that Dubya held hands. We don't know what the preezy has done. It's all hidden from us. Do you know what the bowing *really* means?

[Beasts of England]

Looks and sounds damned good, hit! I love Mexican food for breakfast. Only two places around here do it (somewhat authentically, I guess).

[Threadkiller]

Sorry for the confusion, Frau. I am just mocking Danube.

How are you feeling?

[clarice]

Say--do you suppose the stupids can be dissuaded from voting with rumors of ebola infected ballots? But that would be wrong, wouldn't it? Maybe if Farrakhan says it.

[lyle]

I had a vanity plate that read "hubris" on my old 911. I explained to the DMV it was Greek for "big penis." They allowed it.

[Eric in Boise]

Everyone else at Wally's stocking up on water, bleach, and ammo?

With the exception of pajama bottom gal (oh, wait, that's normal), Wally World on Overland in Meridian was pretty quiet tonight, Lyle.

I seriously wonder if that will continue if things get pear-shaped.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

I look like I give a shit

Gotta have the Do.

These used to be ours

One was on the Datsun 280ZX and one was on the Beamer...

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Damn I thought I downsized that enough.. right click to see them.

[Beasts of England]

It pays to advertise, lyle.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Love the way you're thinking Clarice!

[Ignatz]

Say--do you suppose the stupids can be dissuaded from voting with rumors of ebola infected ballots?

[Eric in Boise]

Nice, Stephanie. For years, my plate was "SNZULUZ".

Snooze, you lose.

I lost count of the people who asked me "What the heck is a snuzz-u-luss?"

Sigh.

[Cat]

9:47 pm - they were playing prank on you, Senor. You're supposed to eat that slop after they heat it in a microwave

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

We dropped the vanity plates when they upped the costs.

Now that all SUVs look so damn similar you either have to memorize your plate or hit the button on the FOB to find your car at the mall. Came out of Petsmart the other day and the parking lot was 70% white SUVs and really did have to use the button.

[narciso]

the brainslugs have really gone to town,

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

The Kenyan government will not lift a travel ban to West African countries affected by an outbreak of Ebola virus until the risk reduce to a manageable

The Ivory Coast announced Monday that it has banned all flights from countries hit by Ebola as part of steps to prevent the deadly

Aug 19, 2014 � Ghana could be forced to ban flights from Ebola affected countries once the spillover rate becomes threatening in West Africa. Kenya has already banned

Aug 21, 2014 � South Africa has banned travelers from the three Ebola-hit West African nations, a government spokesman said Thursday, after other countries

Posted by: willow at October 03, 2014 07:53 PM (nqBYe)

And us... we welcome our new blood spewing overlord of death.

[Jeff Dobbs]

Oh meow.

[Eric in Boise]

Dana back already?

[Jeff Dobbs]

Not Dana.

[Eric in Boise]

Guess that's a good thing, Hit. Dana always made me miss DuDa the way Obola makes me miss Carter.

[lyle]

Sadly most misconstrued as "big dickhead." You'd think I had been driving a Bentley or sumpin'.

[lyle]

That's gold, Eric.

[narciso]

'No, it's only Zuul'

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2014/10/isis-takes-abu-ghraib-baghdad-airport-within-artillery-range/

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Damn Narc beat me to it...

http://imgur.com/gallery/Uj0VTsi

[Cat]

Eric makes me miss Dana.

[Eric in Boise]

Guess it's time to take the pledge :)

Nytol.

[Jeff Dobbs]

Oh purrrrrrrr.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

WTF?

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2014/10/dallas_newspaper_may_want_to_rethink_its_taste_of_africa_comes_to_dallas_cover.php

[Beasts of England]

Nytol.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

8 run seventh... DoT wuz wrong.

[clarice]

Love this header from Breitbart:http://www.breitbart.com/InstaBlog/2014/10/03/Captain-Obama-handcuffs-Democrats-to-the-deck-chairs-on-the-Titanic

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

http://twitchy.com/2014/10/03/hazmat-teams-finally-disassemble-ebola-patients-apartment-photos/

Finally.

[Gus]

Obama is to the Dem party, what Obama is to W Africa. Vomit vomit vomit, bleed,die.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Fraud at a former Acorn group shilling for Obamacare? NFW!

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/10/03/watchdog-claims-union-legal-fight-reveals-obamacare-fraud/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29

[Gus]

Stephanie!! Don't you feel really really safe in Obama's America and Obama's brave new world!!? And the libs still want more of same.

[Danube on iPad]

Kershaw's legacy is permanently blemished. One more year like the current one and his stats for a four-year span would be genuinely Koufaxian. The difference: Koufax was a two-time World Series MVP and had a post-season (i.e., WS) ERA of 0.95"

That's zero point nine five.

[Stephanie accidentally OnT?]

Follow on to my 11:07

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Texas/2014/10/3/Naive-Liberal-Texas-Judge-Enter-Ebola-Apartment-Without-Protection

They went in without protective gear...

[Gus]

Yes Stephanie. Leading from behind. Allow a problem, then scramble to fix the mess you allowed. We are descending into a moronic culture, those who are supposed to protect us AREN'T.

[Porchlight]

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Texas/2014/10/2/Dallas-Paramedic-We-Werent-Contacted-After-Working-in-Ebola-Exposed-Ambulance

The ambulance that transported Duncan to the hospital was not put into quarantine for 48 hours. The drivers, workers and patients who rode in it after Duncan were not notified.

[Comanche Voter]

Well President Obola bears gifts in both hands. He's not going to close entry to folks from West Africa--so Ebola is here or it's coming.

And loose control of the border for the last several years has let tuberculosis back n the country.

Obama, the gift that keeps on giving.

[Eric in Boise]

"Koufaxian":

Danube, I'm sure you remember this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJdli-ONL-8

I also remember being in the stands at Chavez Ravine for this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJdli-ONL-8

Common threads between the two:

Vin Scully, a national treasure.

And Jeff Torborg, who caught both games.

"It's Torborg, who has a play.. It's Torborg.. Who's GOT IT!!!..

[Cat]

Scoff at your own peril, fools. Obama won't be
satisfied until he brings genocide on all whites.

[Eric in Boise]

Second link was supposed to be this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29i1oZWhI9I

Damn.

Vin Scully is still a national treasure, IMHO.

[Danube on iPad]

I remember September 9, 1965 vividly, Eric. I was sitting in my skivvies in my BOQ eoom in Monterey, CA lisyening to Vinnie's call on the radio. In the post-game interview Sandy said he has thrown exclusively fastballs in the ninth.

In the summer of 1964 my San Diego destroyer was sent to the Long Beach naval shipyard for overhaul. Every time Koufax pitched a buddy and I drove up to Chavez to sit in the nosebleeds and watch him. First time: three-hit shutout. Second time: two-hit shutout. Third time: one-hit shutout. Obviously my anticipation was high when we drove up to see him for the fourth time. In that occasion Felipe Alou took him downtown twice, and the Dodgers lost.

A seldom-mentioned wvent occurred in '62'. He struck out the side on nine pitches in the first inning against the Mets, a quite rare occurrence. What made this one special is that he went on to pitch a no-hitter. But hell, it was the '62 Mets....

[Jeff Dobbs]

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[Threadkiller]

Hope and Chain

[Gus]

Seriously JOMers'. Obama is not merely a psycholically flawed Daddy issues clown, but he is also a "passed thru" Affirmative Action, class candidate, who most certainly claimed Kenyan heritage to gain his status. But REGARDLESS, this PUKE is a wonderklown. Barack Obama is a JOKE. He has never been anything more than a JOKE. Obama is not ABLE. Barack Obama is not SMART. Obama is a lying, commie, Marxist, LIBTARD HACK. And those in his line of command are LIKEWISE.