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I simply stated the myriad of reasons that people are skeptical of vaccinations, of which, you failed to disprove any. The sad reality is, I am not hand picking irrelevant data, inconsistencies have been the norm since day one and it is these inconsistencies from "authorities," that have led to many not receiving the vaccination. Unfortunately, for some reason this triggered you and others to get all defensive, are you suggesting that what I am saying about some people is not true? Are you suggesting that there have been no inconsistencies? The simple truth of the matter is, the continuous back and forth, inconsistencies, double standards, disregard of data, accompanied with the supposition that science is an authority have led many to be skeptical. They are as equally entitled to their opinions as others. I personally, along with my family, have all been vaccinated. However, to suggest that skepticism is not warranted is grossly ignorant. It is OK to admit that many people are skeptical and that their skepticism is the reason that they are not getting vaccinated, admitting this does not somehow mean that you endorse or love Donald Trump. Being skeptical does not mean that one has a greater disregard for human life nor does it imply that they care less for their fellow man as you imply. I made an objective observation and the Gestapo is now out in full force, go for it, I am not afraid of Fascist. The simple truth is, the "authorities," ie (CDC, Fauci, AMA, NIH, etc.) have undermined the public trust, this fact has nothing to do with your support for or against the various vaccine options. I am simply stating a fact. Consider these contradictions. (I personally can attribute many of these to government attempts to just do something pro-active, however, some will not see them that way and therefore have become skeptical) You can attend a wedding with strangers but are only allowed to have 7 friends over for a party. You can send your kids to school on a bus, but you should avoid taking public transportation. You can watch a football game in a bar full of patrons but cannot observe from the bleachers or sidelines, even though you are outdoors. Players must be separated by 6 feet on the sidelines and wear a mask but are permitted to sweat and have contact on the gym floor and that is acceptable. You must wear a mask when entering a restaurant, but can remove said mask after being seated. Students who are not vaccinated are dis-enrolled from Universities but 70,000 fans are allowed to sit on top of each other during a football game. While admitting that BOTH vaxxed and unvaxxed can spread Covid. The vaccinated can transmit Covid, the unvaccinated can transmit covid, but the unvaccinated are bad, inconsiderate people, why? Because they can transmit covid! Fauci FLIP FLOPS In late January 2020, Fauci said that COVID was a ‘very, very low risk to the United States,’" Dr. Fauci originally said that masks weren’t effective & publicly encouraged Americans not to buy them (guidance he doesn’t regret). Now even vaccinated people need to wear masks I wonder which science should we follow? Fauci, no new masks mandates for Delta Variant Fauci, suggests mask mandates for Delta Variant Fauci, Masks not really effective. Fauci, Masks, Goggles, needed to fight Covid Fauci, Double masking is highly recommended Or one of these gems. Lets move social distancing in schools from 6 feet to 3 feet since we now realize that we do not have enough physical space in the schools to properly enforce the 6 foot rule. CDC says that if you are vaccinated you can ditch masks, CDC says that Vaccinated people must wear masks. CDC recommends that everyone wear a mask on page 1 of their website, on page 6 of that same website, the CDC specifies that only fitted and sized respirators are acceptable deterrents to Covid and that all other masks are ineffective against aerosols. Biden says no masks indoor or out for vaccinated, minutes earlier and later the CDC says otherwise. Masks for everyone, unless you are attending a party at Martha's Vineyard with 700 friends of Obama (masks for thee but not for me) Gavin Newsome locks down California, then attends an indoor party with several friends INDOORS, no masks (Masks for thee but not for me) I think it is safe to say that shaming someone for being skeptical, considering the small percentage of inconsistencies that I have mentioned here is actually an example of ignorance or cognitive dissonance. My comments were never meant to be pro-vaxx or anti-vaxx but rather explanatory. The knee jerk response of many, such as yourself, is strongly biased toward your opinion, you are quick to throw others under the bus and cancel them and their concerns, when we all know that healthy skepticism is good for our society. Should everyone get the vaccine? That is a decision that is best left up to an individual and their doctor, a collective, one size fits all approach is not realistic, especially considering the wide variety of health conditions that would prohibit someone from possibly being vaccinated. I have a nephew, a cancer survivor, his doctors have advised him against taking the vaccine, I suppose he is "ignorant," and inconsiderate of others, a threat to society that needs to be removed. If none of the above references are cause for skepticism, then blind ignorance may be your problem.

I recognize I'm in the vast minority on this one lol. More than a few friends and ex's have tried to get me to watch it. Lucky, my wife isn't one of them. Maybe that's why I married her lol.

Sir, this is a Wendy's!!!

The AMA is incredibly politicized as are other agencies of government. The same AMA recently argued for patient/doctor privacy in response to the recent 6 week abortion law in Texas, while simultaneously, objecting to patient/doctor privacy regarding the prescription of Ivermectin. These type of inconsistencies lead people to distrust these agencies and organizations. I personally take a libertarian approach and side with the idea that the patient and the doctor should have privacy and that the doctor should know what is best for the patient, not the government or some agency of government.

Let’s just face it, fall is turning crazier than spring. This season is a Covid crap shoot worse than a few short months ago. At this point, who knows what will happen the next few weeks. Regular season & playoffs ….it’s just going to be a mess. I hope I’m wrong.

I may be wrong but I still don't think a single game will be played

This. Vaccines work. Is smallpox going around? No? Then the vaccines worked. Polio? They worked. I am pro-vax. I don’t have enough information about Ivermectin to have an opinion, but what I have heard doesn’t sound encouraging. I trust your opinion on the matter.

I hate The Office and even I knew that one lol.

Didn't expect much of a rebuttal, that tends to happen when faced with facts.

Please cite your sources, or please excuse yourself from this discussion. I could write that eating a pound of crack has been shown to prevent an increase in COVID symptoms and provides full immunity the second it hits your lips.* It doesn't make it so. I've cited one, from the home of the Phase 2 clinical trial no less, stating that it's a bunch of malarkey. *Actually, it does, mainly because it would kill you. Just like this horse anti-parasitic taken in extreme doses.

Holy copypasta, Batman!

I could be in the minority — but I loved the 16 team era. Richlands had fun matchups with teams we’d never seen before like Wilson Memorial, Buckingham Co., Appomattox & Stuart’s Draft. Loved all of those road trips (and seeing Buckingham come to Ernie Hicks).

Yeah I was all for the 1-16 matchups until we had to go to Dan River and Appomattox. Way too much traveling. Since we've become Union though no trips have been worse than the Clarke Co trip though

The travel of a few years ago was ridiculous even though it did provide some great matchups. Maybe a compromise? Rather than a regional championship game, how about #1C host #2D and #1D host #2C. They basically already do that in basketball, volleyball and baseball. Then the team with the highest PowerPoint rating hosts the semifinal. Might work out were both teams are D or C, or C hosts D and vise versa. It could also eliminate a rematch within the region. This year, the way the M7 and SW are playing each other so much in the regular season, the regional champion might be on their 3rd rematch. Makes for some less than exciting playoffs.

“Allegedly”

I agree with you both...I'd rather watch paint dry too...and I can throw soccer in with the office lol

I'm with you on this @Ryan4VT. I'd much rather watch paint dry than watch The Office.

no reason to try to make it up - Blfd already has a 3 games in 8 days stretch. Let Pulaski play someone now while they can.

We'll let em know about 7:01 Friday night lol

I just find it dull and boring. I was a Parks & Rec guy lol.

How can you hate The Office come on man

Good lord let's talk about "will a single game be played"

Uh, no. You said it was “recommended for all patients”. It is actually in Phase 2 of a clinical trial. That’s obviously NOT the same thing. Nuance is lost on the populists.

I’m hoping they clean up the penalties and definitely cannot afford any ejections. An ejection in Central game cost them a starter in 2019 against Appomattox. With Covid and never knowing who may get quarantined, as many players as possible are needed. No excuses for getting ejected. If we see another 17 penalties, that will bode well for Richlands and probably Union both. I’m trusting our coaching staff to get ‘er done this week!!!

Thanks, I was waiting for the grammar Nazis to find something to complain about, that usually happens when they don't have a leg to stand on.

Show me in my posts ONE example that would not lead some to be skeptical. The simple truth is, there are a ton of reasons to be skeptical, I know it and you know it. You are just to egocentric to admit it. Unfortunately for you, I'm not intimidated by your arrogance. Is there reason for people to be skeptical of the vaccine? A simple Yes or No will suffice. Go ahead Mr. Attorney, answer the question.

you misspelled lies and half-truths there, Buc

Kitasato University in Kanagawa, Japan has a clinical trial in Phase 2 with an estimated completion date of September 30, 2021. Early returns are not promising. FWIW, all Phase 2 clinical trials are "given the go-ahead" for "informed consent", because you have to actively sign up for the trial...

Because it would go against the spoon fed narrative. It does not matter if it helps anyone, the "science is settled," on all things, because Fauci said so.

UVAObserver has spoken, let it be so! Absolutley, it is entirely impossible that a drug or treatment could be effective for something other than it's original intent. This has never happened in medicine, NEVER, Correct? Ivermectin, for whatever reason has shown to prevent an INCREASE in covid symptoms. It has also show to prevent covid from interfering with innate immunity. It has also shown to help decrease inflammation in the body as a result of excessive immune reaction to the virus. No parasites, no tape worms, were killed during the typing of this post, yet, Ivermectin, a drug designed to eliminate parasites has shown to be effective.

Japan IS conducting a nationwide clinical trial of Ivermectin, it has been approved for a clinical trial and has been given the go ahead for "informed consent," with patients.

I would probably would have picked Richlands to win if they didn't have to shut down. Now Graham has a game under their belt and I expect Richlands to be the more rusty team this week. Graham has got to clean up those penalties and I think they do. No way they have 20+ penalties for 150+ yards again right? I think it'll be close early but Graham pulls away towards the 2nd quarter. Graham - 42 Richlands - 17

This game will have a good chance to get chippy also. Whenever these 3 schools play each other, there is always a VERY good chance that the game will get chippy !

A botched hire in sports is a gift that keeps on giving for everyone else!

As someone who has seen a recent hire or 2 botched locally... I would suggest hiring in-house if possible.

Same. I loved seeing Lee/Appomattox, Graham/James River, Glenvar/Central, etc. I honestly wish we’d go back to that, especially since Region D is down to 11 teams.

As Ted Lasso has taught us… “It’s the hope that kills ya.”

Let's not even get into the extra hits on Tazewell QB after he was down or released the ball...

well you could chalk that up to HOPE!! HAHAHAHHAHA, hope that our coaches werent the same coaches who make no adjustments, who dont coach to their talent but coach only the schemes they know. run the same 5 to 6 plays a game thinking if we run it 5 times in a row it will fool the defense. like trying to force a square peg into a round hole. so frustrating.

I think Blevins will be good to go…

Oh my, now that was a drive, over the hills and through the woods. Clarke had a good field but no stands, well not enough for Union. We were outplayed that day , our d coach was clueless about their offense, we’re we a better team…..not that day, In the end it was toooo far to travel for a SEMI final game, right at 380 miles and 6 hours

I would think that the upcoming election for Governor and the new President has a thing or two to do with the schools still being open, we have pulled our grandkids out and gone to the remote learning After the holiday break and election we will be closed state wide. We are playing with our children’s lives right now, vaccines or not , mask or not,kids are dying, and the smaller ones and special need kids/ young adults don’t know how to take care of themselves

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/virginia-covid-cases.html https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19/map/virginia Zoom in on the map, the counties bordering WV are glorified hot spots. I’m in shock Tazewell, Bland, Giles, etc. haven’t switched to remote learning.

Check your dm

No time for someone who tries to intentionally tries to hurt another player.

Bishop Sycamore just fired Roy Johnson. He might be available.