Governor Asa Hutchinson says 'shelter at home' is too confusing for

[SheltieLover]

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Would you not be insulted by this statement if you lived there? 😳🤯

When scientists came up with their estimates on how many people could die if we didn't flatten the curve, they based it on an expectation all 50 states would have shelter at home orders in place by now. But now those estimates will have to be changed, because Arkansas and a few other states have governors who don't think it's necessary. In the words of Governor Asa Hutchinson, 'shelter at home' is too confusing for Arkansans because of all the exceptions.

That's insulting. I think most folks can figure out what essential work activity is and isn't.

No Mid-South state was a trendsetter on this issue. Tennessee and Mississippi governors only issued their orders this week.

Please governor, those of us who live across the border from your state wish you'd listen to the experts.

[Zambero]

1. A three word sentence

Confusing!

[SheltieLover]

2. 🤣🤣🤣

Yup.

[Progressive Jones]

3. These fucking people who run things down South (GOP) just can't

think like normal, evolved Americans. Their pride will destroy their region.
The idiots will infect normal, innocent Americans.
Just look at the church bullshit going on down there.
No gathering means no gathering.

[SheltieLover]

5. Oh I couldn't agree more!

Arrogant, egocentric asses!

I say lock them all up for duration of crisis since they cannot seem to behave appropriately.
👍

[cwydro]

25. "Lock them all up."

Dude.

[Totally Tunsie]

4. If what Hutchinson says is true, what does that say about these same people

who elected him? They're not bright enough to understand sheltering, but their level of intelligence led them to believe Hutchinson deserved their vote?

Sounds like Hutchinson is the dim bulb in this scenario.

[SheltieLover]

6. Wa ha ha ha!

So true & very well stated.

THX for laughs.

[SheltieLover]

10. Or

That the only reason he got elected is because they are so stupid. 🤣

[quickesst]

13. as stupid as....

.... The people out west, the people up north, the people back east, and most likely, the people in your town who helped put Donald Trump in the White House?

[SheltieLover]

19. I wasn't dissing those in Arkansas

Just expanding upon above posts regarding how governor's message could/would be perceived by residents of that state.

[quickesst]

24. OK....

"That the only reason he got elected is because they are so stupid."

[cwydro]

26. Thank you.

Spot on.

[quickesst]

30. appreciate it

It just sounded more like an agreement than an expansion, which would be in itself an addition of details to the original statement.

[cwydro]

33. I saw it the same way.

Smh.

[quickesst]

34. Affirmation?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213229040#post36

[Jamastiene]

41. There is no shortage of stupid people.

If stupid people could be converted into PPE, healthcare workers could be safe. There really is no shortage of stupid people, no matter where you go.

[quickesst]

48. Yep

I heartily agree.

[smirkymonkey]

7. Translation: "Too confusing for STUPID people."

There. Fixed it for him.

[ProfessorGAC]

21. Fixing It For You

People stupid enough to vote for him would be confused!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

8. Enlighten me, please. Is it "shelter" or "at" or is it the "home" part that's confusing?

Sounds to me like someone really wants to attend that big tent revival next week.


KY...............

[SheltieLover]

9. Yup!!!

I'll bet that's it.

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[Skittles]

11. red states are really, REALLY living up to their reputation

[quickesst]

12. Yet.....

Arkansas ranks 34th in the number of virus cases.

Death toll so far - 3

Am I defending Hutchinson? Absolutely not.
I am simply pointing out that the outrage expressed might be a little more satisfying if it was aimed at more deserving targets because let's face it. The outrage expressed does absolutely nothing to help the situation in Arkansas, which actually looks pretty good if one compares the above two statistics to your own state. I bet Arkansas will suddenly drop on the outrage scale comparatively.
Hutchison is still an idiot which is the definition of a Republican, but........

[ProfessorGAC]

22. Every State Ahead Of Them...

...were at 34 & 3 at some point. Not sure if that's a valid reason to cut slack.
We agree that he's a drooling buffoon.

[quickesst]

28. I would like to point out....

.... that Arkansas did not have some magical shield surrounding it until recently. It has been open to exposure for as long as every other state. I can't say why Arkansas is doing better statistically than 33 other states, but apparently something is working for them.

[ProfessorGAC]

35. Reduced Traffic?

Fewer people, lower commerce per capita?

[quickesst]

45. that is a very good possibility

I was born, and spent most of my life in Arkansas. Other than Little Rock there are no large populated areas. Add to that a large number of farms, many of which I have visited,( mostly relatives) and most of these people could live 3 to 6 months without ever having to go to the grocery store, They grow their own food, and they are avid hunters, many of whom rely on this for a large portion of their sustenance. If I had to go with one thing, it would be your assessment which I think is the most logical.

[uncle ray]

38. i'd like to point out the US as a whole was behind China a month ago.

we caught up.

Arkansas isn't special, just behind on the growth curve.

Please stay safe.

[quickesst]

46. I also believe....

.... there are other factors at play here when you consider the situation in neighboring states. I won't get into a back and forth with you on that, suffice it to say, Arkansas is not a bad place to be right now.

[MurrayDelph]

14. Shorter Asa Hutchinson

Anyone stupid-enough to for for me ain't smart-enough to understand self-quarantine.

[SheltieLover]

20. That's how I perceived his excuse

Amazing the bs they come up with, isn't it?

[meadowlander]

15. So 90% of the US population can manage it, but not Arkansas?

[flibbitygiblets]

16. You know what would be a lot less confusing? Competent national leadership with clear messaging.

Instead we have a daily word salad of conflicting information that openly disregards their own medical experts.

[SheltieLover]

18. Bingo!

Truly amazing, isn't it?

[DFW]

17. So, the governor of Arkansas thinks the people of his state are morons

I guess one could say to that, "oh, then no WONDER they elected HIM as governor!"

[sinkingfeeling]

23. I'm in Arkansas, a life long Democrat, and hate my GOP run government, but I

think Hutchinson has done a pretty good job with the virus.
While he hasn't issued 'stay at home' order, he did close schools in early March, closed non-essential businesses, banned eat in dining and drinking, set aside $127 million in state funds, opened a few drive through testing sites in major population areas, etc.
And the county with the most cases had one church starting things off with like 38 cases out of 80 people attending a service.

[SheltieLover]

42. Glad to hear

that he has taken corrective measures early! Maybe those actions have worked to flatten the curve.

[riversedge]

27. CORRECTION: Shelter at Home is too confusing for @foxnews #MAGA viewers

[underpants]

31. Exactly. These Repub Gov's are doing a balancing act with their constituents

Fox and talk radio are spinning around on message. Be careful but civil liberties- science?- gubment telling you what to do.

I heard Todd Starnes in local radio yesterday with his (dangerous) sarcastic the hospitals aren’t over run BS. I’ve read many accounts of golf course types and “I’ll survive it” and “it’s a CITY problem” etc.

Hutchinson and Kemp and DeSantis have to balance the obvious with telling the rightwingers to suddenly listen to science, give up civil liberties , and not be rugged individuals. Oh and daring to possibly be seen as defying the cult leader.

[SheltieLover]

43. I think so, too!

All of a sudden, science matters in a life & death way and this fact of life these days is antithetical to their talking points used to rally their base.

As for their repuke base, if/when they realize science matters, it could cause the someday fret over the fact that msybe the world isn't flat.

I was and remain insulted on behalf of the good people of his state who he has insulted with this statement.

[gibraltar72]

29. They believe a guy who is baffled by an umbrella has all the answers.

[underpants]

32. Oh

I’m stealing that.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

36. Arkansas is a "hidden hotspot" per this analysis.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/map-reveals-hidden-u-s-hotspots-of-coronavirus-infection/

Map Reveals Hidden U.S. Hotspots of Coronavirus Infection
By adjusting for population, researchers have identified rural areas in several states that could be disproportionally affected by COVID-19

(Snip)

The data reveal some surprising patterns in infection rates at the county level after adjusting for population size. For example, many county clusters—such as those around Albany, Ga., Detroit, Nashville, Tenn., and parts of Mississippi and Arkansas—had relatively large numbers of cases per capita.

[Docreed2003]

37. Freaking Bill Lee said Just a week before he issued a shutdown

That he didn't want to shut it down because "It wasn't his style". SMDH, as if protecting his freaking state didn't qualify as "his style".

[SheltieLover]

44. Yup

Hi is being forced by Nature, a decidedly feminine dynamic, to face the reality that science matters & no amount of denial makes it go away. This is likely causing some extreme cognitive dissonance for many science and other perpetual fact deniers.

[LiberalArkie]

39. I am always insulted by Asa

[LiberalArkie]

40. When David Koch died, all the Republican leaders lost their leadership.

[BeckyDem]

47. This is what sociopaths sound like.

Just so ya know.

[kairos12]

49. Dumbfuckistan will kill us all.