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** Going on a rant. It might be long, might be short, but it will be full of cursing.
Right now my Father-in-law is fighting for his life. He has Covid and was put on a ventilator this morning. We are understandably worried and hoping for the best, but know that it is 1/x
Right now my Father-in-law is fighting for his life. He has Covid and was put on a ventilator this morning. We are understandably worried and hoping for the best, but know that it is 1/x
an uphill battle. He has been battling it since Jan 1st. He did everything right. Distanced, sanitized, stopped working (renovation contractor) as did his g/f.
All of that went out the window b/c of a selfish, ignorant asshole that was one of his best friends. This guy is 2/x
All of that went out the window b/c of a selfish, ignorant asshole that was one of his best friends. This guy is 2/x
a huge piece of shit. He was sent home from camp b/c of a Covid outbreak and called the one person that he knew would give him a ride home from the airport, my FIL.
B (FIL) is one of the most selfless people I have ever met. He always gives 110% of himself and never asks 3/x
B (FIL) is one of the most selfless people I have ever met. He always gives 110% of himself and never asks 3/x
anything for himself.
This "friend" did NOT tell B why he was home early and we didn't find out until it was too late. B felt off on NYD and got tested. Found out he had Covid on the 3rd of Jan and has been sick ever since. Monday he went to the hospital and was addmitted 4/x
This "friend" did NOT tell B why he was home early and we didn't find out until it was too late. B felt off on NYD and got tested. Found out he had Covid on the 3rd of Jan and has been sick ever since. Monday he went to the hospital and was addmitted 4/x
directly to the ICU and put on Oxygen and has been declining ever since.
The "friend" has repeatedly posted on FB that Covid is a hoax and these measures put in place are ridiculous, even as his friend fight for his life in the ICU. I want nothing but to take this asshole 5/x
The "friend" has repeatedly posted on FB that Covid is a hoax and these measures put in place are ridiculous, even as his friend fight for his life in the ICU. I want nothing but to take this asshole 5/x
out back and try and beat some sense into him, but it wouldn't do any good. He goes about his life ignorant to the fact that B has a family that is in tears every day with worry.
We can't go about our lives b/c we might miss an update that could be the last one. We are 6/x
We can't go about our lives b/c we might miss an update that could be the last one. We are 6/x
researching the side effects of everything trying to keep our spirits up while this piece of rat shit tells anyone who will listen that it's not a big deal and that people are suffering with the restrictions that we are all under.
Our gov't @jkenney and @shandro are 7/x
Our gov't @jkenney and @shandro are 7/x
absolutely no different, as is @CMOH_Alberta. I can't sit through another "briefing" where Dr H gives out the stats in the exact same tone and inflection as the previous day's. These are real people that she is talking about as if they are the days grain harvest totals. 8/x
All the while the Premier tries to lead from the back and keep his base happy without actually doing anything and making it more dangerous for us all.
Real leadership would take a stand and put in place measures that actually work, instead of half-baked bullshit and 9/x
Real leadership would take a stand and put in place measures that actually work, instead of half-baked bullshit and 9/x
platitudes, but we don't have any real leadership in the UCP. We have a bunch of sycophants who are playing MLA while people are dying.
At least the NDP and some others give a shit about Albertans, even when a significant portion of us don't give a shit about anyone but 10/x
At least the NDP and some others give a shit about Albertans, even when a significant portion of us don't give a shit about anyone but 10/x
themselves. There is Federal money available for businesses that are struggling. There is Fed money available for people who are struggling. But, like B's "Friend", our gov't only thinks about how they can profit from it and how to keep their tenuous hold on "power". 11/x
Fuck every single person/MLA/business owner/covid denier/self-important piece of donkey shit that can't think past the end of their own noses.
The reason humanity was able to progress this far was because we have empathy. The ability of the one to think about the many. 12/x
The reason humanity was able to progress this far was because we have empathy. The ability of the one to think about the many. 12/x
But these fucking idiots think that b/c they are put out SLIGHTLY that they are more important than everyone else out there. To those I give a hearty FUCK YOU.
Are we all put out by the pandemic? YES. Are you a fucking special unique little snowflake who deserves to be 13/x
Are we all put out by the pandemic? YES. Are you a fucking special unique little snowflake who deserves to be 13/x
put on a pedestal above those that have gotten sick or died? FUCK NO. You are an ignorant, self-absorbed piece of whale shit.
Calling for "personal responsibility" is what got us here in the first place. PR gets you fucking nothing, because there are always a few that 14/x
Calling for "personal responsibility" is what got us here in the first place. PR gets you fucking nothing, because there are always a few that 14/x
whine and cry about their "freedoms". Those people are the reason that Covid is still spreading and is going to get worse. Our gov't pandering to these fools is another.
Fuck your freedoms, fuck your beach holiday, fuck your business. I would rather spare another family 15/x
Fuck your freedoms, fuck your beach holiday, fuck your business. I would rather spare another family 15/x
the worry and the grief and the anguish of going through this shit. The #UCP are culpable. My MLA @demetriosnAB is culpable every time they sit back in their seats and allow the gov't to impose half-measures and allow the pursuit of profit to get in the way of an actual 16/x
pandemic response.
My FIL is 61, healthy, strong and capable, but is on a ventilator b/c of a selfish, entitled prick that he called "friend".
If you whine and cry about the restrictions, you can fuck right off out of my timeline. There are alternatives to the gym, 17/x
My FIL is 61, healthy, strong and capable, but is on a ventilator b/c of a selfish, entitled prick that he called "friend".
If you whine and cry about the restrictions, you can fuck right off out of my timeline. There are alternatives to the gym, 17/x
there are alternatives to eating in a restaurant, there are alternatives to a beach vacation. Don't cry to me about your missed opportunities or traditions. Having a family member in the ICU is way more damaging than not being able to hit up a spin class or go to the pub. 18/x
I am tired. I am tired of being home. I am tired of the restrictions. I want to do all of the things too. But we will not be able to do anything until people actually follow the fucking rules.
Blaming the Feds, imposing shit half-measures and giving the daily death 19/x
Blaming the Feds, imposing shit half-measures and giving the daily death 19/x
toll and platitudes in a monotone, bullshit voice does nothing.
I want to be able to hug my FIL again. Hopefully I will when he recovers. I want people to take this seriously and think of someone other than themselves when we get new restrictions and I want our gov't to 20/x
I want to be able to hug my FIL again. Hopefully I will when he recovers. I want people to take this seriously and think of someone other than themselves when we get new restrictions and I want our gov't to 20/x
lock us the fuck down. Use the money available to ease the burden on people who are hurting financially. Close shit until we can all be safe. Take actual responsibility.
Until then, hug who you can and stay safe. Have an outdoor get together. Order in. Video chat. 21/x
Until then, hug who you can and stay safe. Have an outdoor get together. Order in. Video chat. 21/x
**End rant. 22/22
I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the people that have read and responded. We really appreciate every kind word and just the acknowledgement that we aren't alone. I am trying to respond (even with just a like), but I can't keep up. Please stay safe and thank you again
