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Celerity

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84. Tens of millions of cases were never reported, tested or even known
Tue Sep 14, 2021, 09:45 PM
Sep 2021

especially if they were asymptomatic.

This has been known (the undercounting) since the beggining of the pandemic. It is the most basic of immunological science.

If you actually believe that the total number of actual COVID cases in the US is anywhere near 41 million, I have a bridge to sell you. Great view of the Thames. I will even toss in a DU discount.

Numbers are hot. n/t Hugin Sep 2021 #1
To summarize her numbers, up front (I believe they are correct): Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #16
That's what I heard, too. Hugin Sep 2021 #23
her numbers are way off, there have been at least 100 million US cases, likely more, not 41m Celerity Sep 2021 #41
I wrote (twice) "confirmed cases". Her numbers also follow that. As does Worldometers Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #46
your maths are way off as well, you are using a flawed formula on the simplest of things Celerity Sep 2021 #47
Okay, so your factor is 2.5, not 1.6. Barely one binary bit. Factor of 100 to 1 dominates Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #54
if you think that the difference between 40 million and 100 million as a base input is not large Celerity Sep 2021 #58
No. I don't and you know it. So don't say (stuff) like that I never said. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #62
Only accurate for an fundamentally incorrect amount of cases, and tbh, not even then, as she also Celerity Sep 2021 #64
According to the John Hopkins Covid 19 dashboard, as of right now, there have been Fla Dem Sep 2021 #71
Tens of millions of cases were never reported, tested or even known Celerity Sep 2021 #84
I know of multiple households where everyone got sick, Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #88
I appreciat your response, Fla Dem Sep 2021 #91
Did you click on the link? The CDC itself estimates 120 million cases as of last May. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #92
Nope didn't do that. My bad. Fla Dem Sep 2021 #93
This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Sep 2021 #42
The numbers are correct, but the context is not. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #53
Yes, correct even if will shift a bit in time. But the BIG SIGNAL is that the vaccines work well. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #55
The problem is that using those numbers gives a false sense of security Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #60
Sure. But the fundamental scourge of the low-info types is the desire for 100% solutions Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #63
She never says, stop masking or stop any other precautions questionseverything Sep 2021 #66
No one suggested vaccination was not good advice. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #70
but if a breakthrough case is a head cold weissmam Sep 2021 #81
Read again, and don't put words in my mouth. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #83
This. Plus, these numbers need to be broken down to reflect risk to seniors/impaired immunity JudyM Sep 2021 #94
+ 100 thank you cliffside Sep 2021 #86
This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Sep 2021 #2
K & R malaise Sep 2021 #3
I wasn't going to watch the video, but I did. SamKnause Sep 2021 #4
Just to put her numbers in B&W Fla Dem Sep 2021 #12
+1.. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #17
Being fully vaccinated is the way to go then. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2021 #27
Whoa! Bravo!! jmbar2 Sep 2021 #5
K&R - - VERY powerful!!! Talitha Sep 2021 #6
Some people CAN do their own research! Whiskeytide Sep 2021 #7
I love a numbers nerd rurallib Sep 2021 #8
But But But mnhtnbb Sep 2021 #9
Numbers make my head hurt. SergeStorms Sep 2021 #25
k and r Champp Sep 2021 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author Fla Dem Sep 2021 #11
She is incredible PatSeg Sep 2021 #13
numbers have a funny way of getting through. mopinko Sep 2021 #14
I have no clue nor do I care if the numbers are accurate. KentuckyWoman Sep 2021 #15
What's his name from "The 11th Hour" should feature that on his show. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #18
I posted her TikTok a couple of days ago...just love her, and yes she knows her numbers PortTack Sep 2021 #19
To Fouled Mouth Mom..... turbinetree Sep 2021 #20
Super Spreader Stat Woman Breakthrough to Reality for Dense Morans! bucolic_frolic Sep 2021 #21
Unfortunately zipplewrath Sep 2021 #22
MUCH more relevant than most would think. dchill Sep 2021 #39
Well, duh, because 3 is less than 4. mnhtnbb Sep 2021 #59
Thank you! n/t TeamProg Sep 2021 #24
I hope she runs for congress. Mr. Evil Sep 2021 #26
👍 Joinfortmill Sep 2021 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2021 #28
How I was able to substantiate the numbers...Someone could probably do better though Chakaconcarne Sep 2021 #29
Not sure your VAERS data is presented correctly neohippie Sep 2021 #49
VAERS is a self-reporting site. Your skepticism is well advised. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #74
Relying on your raw numbers, but double-checking some interpretation: GopherGal Sep 2021 #80
She rocks it. Joinfortmill Sep 2021 #30
Sharing. That was fantastic! ananda Sep 2021 #32
following her YoshidaYui Sep 2021 #33
Go get the fucking shot!!!!!! SammyWinstonJack Sep 2021 #34
Everyone has 2 minutes and 16 seconds to watch this...You can watch this while taking a poop Stuart G Sep 2021 #35
Lol. KPN Sep 2021 #38
GO GET THE FUCKING SHOT Botany Sep 2021 #57
The problem is ... SarcasticSatyr Sep 2021 #36
Fortunately, Jesus died for our sins 2,021 years ago Pinback Sep 2021 #40
Also good information for the vaccinated and terrified Pinback Sep 2021 #37
That needs to be our new mantra! SKKY Sep 2021 #43
Hats off! Cozmo Sep 2021 #44
Bravo Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2021 #45
Great presentation, but she is measuring some things wrong. Lucky Luciano Sep 2021 #48
Agree. The lack of a specific time frame is a flaw in her logic lostnfound Sep 2021 #78
Brava! smirkymonkey Sep 2021 #50
I like her spirit! n/t Liberal In Texas Sep 2021 #51
I had trouble believing that billions of shots have been given but she's right! Laurelin Sep 2021 #52
oh markie Sep 2021 #56
I need aa cigarette, that was good Hamlette Sep 2021 #61
She seems somewhat committed to the premise. BobTheSubgenius Sep 2021 #65
Her fundamental point that covid is making children orphans. littlemissmartypants Sep 2021 #67
And their parents do this stupid as shit too. No masks/no vaccines 30,000 people in a cow pasture Botany Sep 2021 #73
And they complain about being "sheep" when they are literally corralled in. littlemissmartypants Sep 2021 #76
Actually they are movable pig pens. Botany Sep 2021 #77
I know pigs. Pigs would knock those bike racks over with a push. littlemissmartypants Sep 2021 #82
You are right! I was remembering another shot from the same rally where they really had .... Botany Sep 2021 #89
The shot is free. Funerals are expensive. You can get a few discounts for child funerals. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #75
Tell it !!! secondwind Sep 2021 #68
k&r Demovictory9 Sep 2021 #69
Oh, doubters. What are our odds of contracting, spreading, dying of covid when 90% are vaccinated? jaxexpat Sep 2021 #72
I was told there would be no math when I signed up for DU. Nevilledog Sep 2021 #79
There is only a small algebra test, but that's it. Lucky Luciano Sep 2021 #85
One in eight chance of catching COVID if unvaccinated. I know some unvaccinated that are taking brewens Sep 2021 #87
Sarcasm alert. She is not a very good house keeper. The Jungle 1 Sep 2021 #90
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