Viral Plane Analogy Explains Just How Bad The Coronavirus Situation In The USA Really Is
Big numbers are hard to digest. So evaluating the true effect of the coronavirus might be difficult, too. After all, what do tens of thousands of deaths really mean in the context of a nation? The world? A lot, actually.
To put into perspective the lives COVID-19 has claimed in the United States, Facebook user Joanne Faulkner Pasmore shared an analogy. Pasmore invited everyone to look at them as if they were lost in plane crashes. Granted, she did it in July when the death toll was smaller, but the argument remains the same.
In a recent interview with Australian journalist Jonathan Swan, President Trump looked at the numbers and said the situation in the US was “under control”.
“It is what it is,” Trump added after being pressured, justifying his position with the phrase “We’re lower than the world.”
However, the US isn’t “lower than the world.” As of this article, 173,716 people have died in the country from the virus, which equates to 524 deaths per 1 million people. The global average is 99.8.
Here’s what people said after reading the analogy
I especially feel sorry for the people in the USA. To have a government whose leadership is totally self-absorbed and which has misjudged the danger from the very beginning must be simply terrible. A government that would rather divide than unite. Considering that even in third world countries the Corona crisis has been handled much better in some cases, one can only attest this leadership a blatant failure at all levels, for which ordinary people pay the price. And yet there are still many people who support this government, which has so many lives on its conscience, and are likely to re-elect it. I lack the imagination to understand this in any way. I have many friends in the USA. Almost everybody has something to do with loss and death by Corona. Many have to fight economically or have even lost their jobs. In my home country it is extremely rare to hear anything about Corona and you rarely hear about the dead.
If the threat had been taken seriously from the beginning in the USA, at least many deaths could have been prevented. A lot! The situation in the USA is extremely unworthy of a country that has always been able to solve tasks with decency. Especially at home. Since Trump, that does not seem to apply either. As I said, I feel sorry for ordinary people. Unfortunately, there are enough of them who can be turned into fools. And not only in the USA.
well, in the previous Pandemic, they managed it effectively, and only had TWO deaths. Ironically, (but unsurprisingly) Trump bitched about that.
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Marc, your thoughts on America are as useless as my thought about your silly country. Your self-righteousness is something to behold.
The real issue is the American nation and their actions during this pandemic. Regardless of how the administration willfully and systematically was "fucking up", the attitude and behaviour of the Americans made things as bad as they are. That is the real tragedy and a majestic truth of how deeply, thoroughly Self-absorbed, ignorant and brainwashed the majority of Americans are.
Speaking as an American, it is unfortunately true that too many of us are ignorant and egotistical. However, I would hesitate to say majority: it's merely that the idiots among us have the loudest voices. The real fault lies with the government and their willingness to ignore scientists and lead those without the ability to think critically down the wrong path. I hope this doesn't come off as rude, I just disagree that the issue is inherently the American people.
Dave easy
Dave no
Dave ?
6 MILLION people in the USA recovered, just so you know. And that's not counting the ones that had it without knowing or who never got tested. But you keep talking about something you know nothing about from a country who doesn't talk about their dead...
thank you marc. (honestly bc everyone is blaming the actual Americans instead of our LEADER)
Marc, I agree with you 100%. As an American living in Europe I can only watch this trainwreck from a distance and hope to God that the country will have new leadership soon. Aside from Trump being a terrible person and a worse president, the biggest problem is how the country is so torn with no reconciliation in sight. People like John Smith seem to be part of the problem, just insulting people who state a rational opinion and disregarding facts. I think a little common decency could go a long way towards things improving there. Just a thought from another "self-righteous" bystander.
Its been this way forever just got worse after 9/11. Covid just highlighted our lack of leadership on both sides. And now we are circling the drain and between the 2 jokers we have running now no matter who wins we are going down that drain. I love America hate our government have since 2001 when I was old enough to pay attention.
Wow. even when i understand this is a huge amount of people it still puts t into horrifying perspective. and still some oversized oompa loompas say, "yes they are dying, it is what it is!" makes me sick
"Oversized oompa Loompa" !! Whaaaahahaha. You made my day. Too bad he is a sociopathic narcissist that is unable to see himself for the mentally challenged moron (pleonasm ?) he actually is. PLEASE VOTE SENSIBLE !!!
Vote for your country not along party lines.
Trump 2020
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Is it sensible to vote for a party that will weaken borders, raise taxes, worship identity politics, bow to BLM, and promote abortion? That's a big NEGATIVE. As Dems run around absolutely thrilled at the possibility of Biden dropping dead in office....NAH. Vote Trump, and let the Libs marinate another 4 years in their national temper tantrum. 60+ Million will vote Trump....it'll be close.
You got that right John! Trump 2020
Have you been watching/ reading anything other than fox news? I don't know how anyone with a pulse and an IQ over 60 could possibly think Trump has handled this pandemic well. And no, John, I do NOT hope Joe drops dead in office. Nor does any other 'dem' I know. We're very fond of Joe, thank you very much. In my experience, people who vote Democrat are usually kind hearted, intelligent people who genuinely want to improve the lives of our fellow humans. We don't want ANYone to 'drop dead.' That's why we're so anxious for a change in administration. We're tired of watching people die and we desperately want someone in charge who will take this seriously and at least act like they give a shit. This country needs sanity, consistency and an organized, science/ evidence based plan of attack for this virus, someone who will listen to the people who have devoted their entire careers to the study of infectious diseases and actually implement the advice they give.
Trump 2020
My mom is a kindergarten teacher. She just attended a training at her school (the same school where I'm expected to send my 6 year old in a week). She called me so angry and frustrated she was practically in tears. She said her principal, the presenter from California and the majority of teachers weren't wearing masks at the training. She has some auto immune issues, in addition to being in her 60's, and she is genuinely scared to go to work. And I'm seriously rethinking in person classes for my kid.
I especially feel sorry for the people in the USA. To have a government whose leadership is totally self-absorbed and which has misjudged the danger from the very beginning must be simply terrible. A government that would rather divide than unite. Considering that even in third world countries the Corona crisis has been handled much better in some cases, one can only attest this leadership a blatant failure at all levels, for which ordinary people pay the price. And yet there are still many people who support this government, which has so many lives on its conscience, and are likely to re-elect it. I lack the imagination to understand this in any way. I have many friends in the USA. Almost everybody has something to do with loss and death by Corona. Many have to fight economically or have even lost their jobs. In my home country it is extremely rare to hear anything about Corona and you rarely hear about the dead.
If the threat had been taken seriously from the beginning in the USA, at least many deaths could have been prevented. A lot! The situation in the USA is extremely unworthy of a country that has always been able to solve tasks with decency. Especially at home. Since Trump, that does not seem to apply either. As I said, I feel sorry for ordinary people. Unfortunately, there are enough of them who can be turned into fools. And not only in the USA.
well, in the previous Pandemic, they managed it effectively, and only had TWO deaths. Ironically, (but unsurprisingly) Trump bitched about that.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Marc, your thoughts on America are as useless as my thought about your silly country. Your self-righteousness is something to behold.
The real issue is the American nation and their actions during this pandemic. Regardless of how the administration willfully and systematically was "fucking up", the attitude and behaviour of the Americans made things as bad as they are. That is the real tragedy and a majestic truth of how deeply, thoroughly Self-absorbed, ignorant and brainwashed the majority of Americans are.
Speaking as an American, it is unfortunately true that too many of us are ignorant and egotistical. However, I would hesitate to say majority: it's merely that the idiots among us have the loudest voices. The real fault lies with the government and their willingness to ignore scientists and lead those without the ability to think critically down the wrong path. I hope this doesn't come off as rude, I just disagree that the issue is inherently the American people.
Dave easy
Dave no
Dave ?
6 MILLION people in the USA recovered, just so you know. And that's not counting the ones that had it without knowing or who never got tested. But you keep talking about something you know nothing about from a country who doesn't talk about their dead...
thank you marc. (honestly bc everyone is blaming the actual Americans instead of our LEADER)
Marc, I agree with you 100%. As an American living in Europe I can only watch this trainwreck from a distance and hope to God that the country will have new leadership soon. Aside from Trump being a terrible person and a worse president, the biggest problem is how the country is so torn with no reconciliation in sight. People like John Smith seem to be part of the problem, just insulting people who state a rational opinion and disregarding facts. I think a little common decency could go a long way towards things improving there. Just a thought from another "self-righteous" bystander.
Its been this way forever just got worse after 9/11. Covid just highlighted our lack of leadership on both sides. And now we are circling the drain and between the 2 jokers we have running now no matter who wins we are going down that drain. I love America hate our government have since 2001 when I was old enough to pay attention.
Wow. even when i understand this is a huge amount of people it still puts t into horrifying perspective. and still some oversized oompa loompas say, "yes they are dying, it is what it is!" makes me sick
"Oversized oompa Loompa" !! Whaaaahahaha. You made my day. Too bad he is a sociopathic narcissist that is unable to see himself for the mentally challenged moron (pleonasm ?) he actually is. PLEASE VOTE SENSIBLE !!!
Vote for your country not along party lines.
Trump 2020
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Is it sensible to vote for a party that will weaken borders, raise taxes, worship identity politics, bow to BLM, and promote abortion? That's a big NEGATIVE. As Dems run around absolutely thrilled at the possibility of Biden dropping dead in office....NAH. Vote Trump, and let the Libs marinate another 4 years in their national temper tantrum. 60+ Million will vote Trump....it'll be close.
You got that right John! Trump 2020
Have you been watching/ reading anything other than fox news? I don't know how anyone with a pulse and an IQ over 60 could possibly think Trump has handled this pandemic well. And no, John, I do NOT hope Joe drops dead in office. Nor does any other 'dem' I know. We're very fond of Joe, thank you very much. In my experience, people who vote Democrat are usually kind hearted, intelligent people who genuinely want to improve the lives of our fellow humans. We don't want ANYone to 'drop dead.' That's why we're so anxious for a change in administration. We're tired of watching people die and we desperately want someone in charge who will take this seriously and at least act like they give a shit. This country needs sanity, consistency and an organized, science/ evidence based plan of attack for this virus, someone who will listen to the people who have devoted their entire careers to the study of infectious diseases and actually implement the advice they give.
Trump 2020
My mom is a kindergarten teacher. She just attended a training at her school (the same school where I'm expected to send my 6 year old in a week). She called me so angry and frustrated she was practically in tears. She said her principal, the presenter from California and the majority of teachers weren't wearing masks at the training. She has some auto immune issues, in addition to being in her 60's, and she is genuinely scared to go to work. And I'm seriously rethinking in person classes for my kid.