# People are not bolstering my faith in humanity tonight **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 18, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646 "2020-07-18T04:49:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/1 "2020-07-18T04:49:34Z")
I went to the store tonight to get some fancy food for an anniversary dinner I’m making my wife and me. Maybe a third of the customers were wearing masks, and half the employees (who are required to wear masks) did not have them on at all or did not cover their noses. As I was perusing the ribeyes, some dude with no mask on had no patience to wait for me, but didn’t say anything or even clear his throat (I would have jumped out of the way and waited). He just leaned right over my shoulder to grab a steak, practically nuzzling me on the ear in the process! 😡 Then as I drove home, literally no one on the road had their lights on, despite it being pretty dark, with grey skies and driving rain. And to top it all off, as I pulled into my garage I heard Chris Hayes on MSNBC (via SiriusXM) reporting that the Trump administration is blocking CDC officials from testifying before a committee on school openings! FFS ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/2 "2020-07-18T04:56:05Z")
Have you just realized that a lot of people are morons? ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/3 "2020-07-18T04:58:40Z")
LOL, no. I believe I’ve frequently mentioned that I appreciate Bill Maher’s unusual willingness to say just this on TV. But there are certain times it irks me more than others. Also, I have in the past taken a certain pride in Minnesotans being much less moronic than people in other places I’ve lived, but they’re not backing it up lately. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/4 "2020-07-18T05:22:18Z")
There are at least 60 million morons in this country. The chances that you meet some of them, even in Minnesota are high. ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/5 "2020-07-18T05:26:12Z")
Fair, but the non-morons were scarce tonight. (Could be that they knew better than to go out in a storm, LOL.) ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/6 "2020-07-18T06:21:02Z")
Non-morons are always scarce. ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/7 "2020-07-18T07:09:05Z")
😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/8 "2020-07-18T13:56:34Z")
I was heading into Lowe’s on an urgent mission yesterday, and noticed that the guy walking in ahead of me was wearing a mask - on his forehead. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/9 "2020-07-18T14:56:18Z")
People are stupid. Film at 11. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/10 "2020-07-18T15:29:38Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > I was heading into Lowe’s on an urgent mission yesterday, and noticed that the guy walking in ahead of me was wearing a mask - on his forehead Not to worry, He will probably do some welding later on this week. With his googles around his neck. Next time you see him, be sure to help him and his dog across the street. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/11 "2020-07-18T15:45:25Z")
> [@SlackerInc](#): > > some dude with no mask on had no patience to wait for me, but didn’t say anything or even clear his throat (I would have jumped out of the way and waited). He just leaned right over my shoulder to grab a steak, practically nuzzling me on the ear in the process! This asshole would have gotten a ‘startled elbow’ from me. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/12 "2020-07-18T16:40:22Z")
“For every sentient person there are a dozen morons. Odds are you’re one of them.” (Not directed to anyone in this thread, of course. Paraphrased from a [despair.com](http://despair.com) demotivational poster.) ---
**Author:** ![Tinmansd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tinmansd/32/3618_2.png) [@Tinmansd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinmansd)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/13 "2020-07-19T00:47:02Z")
Where are you? More specifically: What is the positive test result rate and new daily cases there? ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/14 "2020-07-19T02:19:14Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > This asshole would have gotten a ‘startled elbow’ from me I was totally nonplussed (in the classic sense) and froze up, didn’t say anything. By ten seconds later I wished I had, but the moment had passed to do so without it being really awkward. > [@Tinmansd](#): > > Where are you? More specifically: What is the positive test result rate and new daily cases there I’m in Moorhead, Minnesota. I’m not sure about those exact stats, but I clicked on a graphic the other day that said in a gathering of 100 people in my county, there’s a 77% chance someone has Covid. In Hennepin County, where Minneapolis is located, it’s only a little higher, 81% chance. 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![coffeecat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/coffeecat/32/3405_2.png) [@coffeecat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coffeecat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/15 "2020-07-19T03:14:37Z")
We’re darkly wise and rudely great. Sorry. > [@SlackerInc](#): > > I’m in Moorhead, Minnesota. I’m not sure about those exact stats, but I clicked on a graphic the other day that said in a gathering of 100 people in my county, there’s a 77% chance someone has Covid. In Hennepin County, where Minneapolis is located, it’s only a little higher, 81% chance. That just might be enough for herd immunity! It’s a fine line between moron and genius. 🙃 ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/16 "2020-07-19T03:40:57Z")
😆 ---
**Author:** ![ASL\_v2.0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asl_v2.0/32/3525_2.png) [@ASL\_v2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASL_v2.0)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/17 "2020-07-19T06:56:46Z")
This thread is just a smarmy attempt at virtue signaling from **SlackWit**. Don’t fall for it. Don’t believe his lies. ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/18 "2020-07-19T17:57:58Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Have you just realized that a lot of people are morons? ^ Under rated comment. Even though I totally empathize with the OP, this conclusion is inescapable. I’m left to also conclude that this current crop of adults ( 30-60?) must have had a significantly higher percentage of Truly Shitty Parents who did not raise them at all… than I ever would have suspected possible. ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/19 "2020-07-20T01:55:17Z")
I just think it’s odd that the people who were worried in 2008 that Obama’s brownshirts were going to round up everyone’s kids and send them to FEMA camps are strangely silent (or supportive) of unidentified federal employees apprehending people in Portland. Huh. it’s almost like “freedom loving Americans” are perfectly OK with tyranny so long as the tyrant is on their side. ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646/20 "2020-07-22T06:39:51Z")
Yeah, I was thinking about that too. Remember the insane claims that Walmarts were being prepared as detention centers? If Obama had done the same, or for that matter Bill Clinton post-Waco/Ruby Ridge, the usual suspects would have gone apeshit. In fairness, on the National Review Editors podcast, of the three panelists only Rich Lowry was supportive of what they were doing, excusing it on the basis that federal buildings were under threat and that these agents couldn’t use their real names or marked vehicles because it would put them in danger. But the others said that although it would obviously be easier for cops in general, if they could operate in the shadows that way, there’s something un-American about it. One theory they mentioned but then kind of dismissed as hyperbolic, which hadn’t even occurred to me, was that Trump is doing a dry run to use federal agents to intimidate people around mail-in voting somehow. I’m not sure how that would work, exactly, but it did kind of raise the hairs on the back of my neck so I hope all the armies of election lawyers James Carville has promised are going to be vigilant. One thing I find comforting is that I just don’t believe a lot of people in federal law enforcement really want Trump to be around past January 20. ETA: I sent a complaint to the management of Hornbacher’s (the local supermarket chain) about the lack of masks, and although I surprisingly didn’t hear back from them, I saw a couple days later that they announced they would soon be requiring all customers to wear masks. Probably a total coincidence, but maybe my complaint helped nudge things a bit. Either way, I was very glad to hear it. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646.md?page=2)