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Klawchat 11/12/20
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Matt
2:19
How do you respond to people you like/respect saying reasonable sounding things that you know not to be true? I'm referring both to a bunch of people tweeting about suicide rates as well as a conservative (non-trumpy) friend quoting Alex Berenson as reasons to limit lockdown efforts.
Keith Law
2:21
Ask for evidence. The suicide claims are not backed up by any data at all. Berenson claimed we never interacted before I blocked him, but that's false, as I blocked him for insulting another reader of mine (I was tagged) and told him as much, and he's also a denialist on COVID-19 and the science around marijuana.
Jeb
2:21
Thoughts on Food Chain Magnate?
Keith Law
2:21
Never played, sorry.
Pat D
2:21
Joe Manchin has already said he won't support DC or PR statehood.  I get where he's coming from, being that he's in such a RED state, but that kinda shows that even at 50-50, all it takes is one Dem defection from torpedoing everything.  So maybe the better strategy is to unite and do what they can and try to blame the GOP in the midterms?  (Despite the fact that the Dems can never strategize properly)
Keith Law
2:21
Or try to get one GOP Senator - perhaps one in a purple state - to go along. Manchin's a DINO anyway.
Greg
2:22
How dangerous do you fear Qanon will become with a Democrat as President?
Keith Law
2:22
Actually I think they'll struggle if the major social media platforms follow through on plans to crack down on that content.
Stephen
2:22
Your updated board game rankings coming out this month? I gotta know what to request for Christmas this year.
Keith Law
2:23
Yes, probably the week of Thanksgiving.
Phillip
2:23
Do you think Adam Haseley can be anything more than a 4th OF?  Nice level stroke in this Launch Angle world
Keith Law
2:23
No, I think that's what he is.
Shane
2:23
Is Kingery a lost cause with the Phillies?  I know he had COVID but man, he’s a mess
Keith Law
2:23
Someone screwed up his swing, big-time. But I think it's fixable.
Greg
2:23
Here in CO we voted to join the national popular vote interstate compact. Are you in favor of this? Seems like our only real chance to get rid of the EC.
Keith Law
2:23
I am in favor of it, but it may not be constitutional.
Michael
2:23
Ever take Metamucil?  It's changed my life
Keith Law
2:24
I have remedied many of my lifelong stomach problems with psyllium husk (Metamucil) and a magnesium supplement. I understand why the former works, but not entirely why the latter does.
Stephen
2:24
Here is some info on the suicide rate not going up during the pandemic for people to send to friends using that argument:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/10/21/suicide-rates-pande...
Keith Law
2:24
Hard evidence seems like as good a place as any to end the chat.
2:26
Thank you all for reading, and sorry it had been a while ... I was as distracted by the election as most folks, and certainly didn't want to try to do a baseball chat while the race was still sort of up in the air. I'll keep these going at least every two weeks in the offseason, and there will be more video chats via Periscope or via The Athletic as well. Please stay safe, wear your masks, and listen to public health officials this month. This virus doesn't know you're just trying to see your relatives at Thanksgiving.
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