Droplets or Aerosol?

Research studies focused on human transmission mechanisms of influenza or “seasonal flu” have concluded that both droplets and aerosol are implicated but neither is mutually exclusive.

“Supercorona” is a virus by definition. It has a single-strand RNA molecule containing its genetic information for replication, although the strand is much longer than other viruses such as influenza.

The RNA is enclosed in essentially a protein capsule. Additionally, “supercorona,” as with all coronaviruses, has protein spikes on the capsule which give it a distinct corona-like appearance. The protein spikes target a specific type of host cell and also serve as the binding agent with that cell.

Technically, “supercorona” has slightly more mass than influenza, but the difference should be negligible. Thus, “supercorona” human transmission mechanisms should the same as influenza, that is both droplets and aerosol, but not mutually exclusive.

The fearmongering narrative (“It’s here, it’s there, it’s in the air, it’s everywhere, and it lingers for three days”) as disseminated by the Fascists and their prostitute “mainstream” media is most likely false.

So, is “supercorona” more contagious than influenza? No large-scale influenza antigen tests are being performed, so there’s no evidence to make a comparison. And, the presence of antigens created by influenza vaccines would taint the results. However, since the human transmission mechanisms are assumed identical, the inference is that the answer is “no.”

Addendum: Many of the alleged research studies about “supercorona” that are being cited by the “mainstream” media have not been validated or peer-reviewed. Most of the studies are questionable because the sample size is too small, non-randomized, or the demographics are too constrained.

Notes on Face Masks: The rationale for wearing face masks was revised a few weeks ago. Instead of offering limited protection from “supercorona” infection, the face mask now serves to isolate the wearer from spreading “supercorona.” That’s right, the assumption is that everyone is an “asymptomatic” carrier because the conduit of human transmission is aerosol. The face mask prevents YOU from spreading the pathogen.

Muzzled!

Of course, when “social distancing” measures are eased, the “official” purpose will revert back to protection, hence the need for more robust face masks (refer to Notes post, “Android”). If no eye protection is required, then there is reason to suspect that the whole “supercorona” affair was concocted for other purposes.

Swept Away

Homeless in Hawai’i

Homeless “sweeps” resumed a couple of weeks ago in Honolulu. The rationale for the “sweeps” is that the homeless are not able to effectively maintain “social distancing,” so they are at risk of “supercorona” infection. The homeless must stay close together for protection from roving thugs. And, they obviously can’t “stay at home.”

Take a good look at the “corona” statistics (all islands since March 5th) as of Monday:

• Total confirmed cases: 607
• Total deaths: 16
• New cases: 1 (Monday)
• Fatality rate: 2.6%
• Recovery rate: > 90%
• Infection rate: 0.040%

The new cases with the past few weeks have mostly been travel-related (i.e., tourists or returning residents). Thus, there is little to indicate “community spread.” Based upon the aforementioned data, the justification for the “sweeps” is bogus.

Enter “supercorona,” the supercharged version of “asymptomatic corona.” It’s here, it’s there, it’s in the air, it lingers for three days, and it’s going to surge again this Summer! There will be many more surges after that, too, although it never surged in Hawai’i. So, even though there is only a 0.040% infection rate, the homeless are still endangered by the new “supercorona.”

Obviously, the hypothetical “supercorona” (based on computer model simulation) is a convenient tool to justify Fascist police state actions. Extrapolate that over all of the Draconian actions taken because of “supercorona” and a clear pattern evolves. An observant eye will see through the propaganda and uncover the hidden agenda.

Transit

A very, very big problem with the deprecation of  “lockdown” is public transportation. All cities rely heavily on buses, light rail, and commuter rideshare vans to transport the masses from place to place. The operational model of such systems requires a significant ridership in order to offset costs not covered by government subsidies.

The more that the fearmongering intensifies, the likelihood of any kind of workable plan for public transportation diminishes. How exactly can “social distancing” be accomplished on vehicles designed for full close-quartered occupancy?

Take a large 60-foot articulated bus, for example. Applying “social distancing” standards of six feet would only allow for about 16 passengers at any time. The resultant queues and bottlenecks would essentially render the service as useless.

In addition, even an N95 face mask would be at the limit of its efficacy. Worst yet, the fear of death is at such a high level that extremely violent altercations will occur between passengers when anyone breaches “social distancing.”

This is an example of yet another conundrum apparently unforeseen by the Fascists. Their overriding fixation with wealth extraction and transfer from the masses to themselves was myopic. Now, their only hope is to some kind of quick, universal “fix” ... the placebo vaccine?

There is, of course, one other option, although far-fetched. The Fascists could simply announce that the pandemic is over. “Corona” just “fizzled out.” No face masks or “social distancing” needed anymore. Even the dimmest dimwit will realize that he was duped. People who were severely traumatized by the fearmongering may become “unhinged” and react violently. So, that’s a “non-starter.”

Notes on Placebo Vaccine: The placebo vaccine via mass inoculations is the best solution to the “corona” crisis for the Fascists. The gullible public will believe that it actually creates immunity, while it won’t. Face masks, “lockdown,” and “social distancing” could be deprecated almost immediately. Of course, the placebo vaccine will be exploited with the concurrent implementation of the “immunity card.” The card will be required for access to everything, thereby ensuring complete compliance by the masses. The card can also be used for tracking since it must be in possession at all times. Other more nefarious purposes of the fake vaccine could be implemented, such as the regional sterilization of the “deplorables” for forced population control. Another possibility is the use of the intravenous delivery of a nano-RFI chip for tracking, although the scenario seems unlikely because no scanning infrastructure is in place.

Addendum: First, “corona,” then “asymptomatic corona,” now “supercorona” is coming soon! The ever-evolving “corona,” although it hasn’t actually mutated yet, is coming back “with a vengeance.” The latest narrative is that the next wave of “corona” is now due this Summer, with another wave coming later this year. Fear is being ramped up again.

Update: Many respected entities on the Net have been followed and read over the years. However, most of them have seemed to dismiss neutrality in favor of the Fascist narrative. They will be missed.

Android

The Future!

Several allegedly renowned virologists have expressed concern that “corona” is most likely transmitted by aerosol rather than droplets. Their rationale is based on computer model simulations of “asymptomatic” transmission. Thus, the current deployment of cloth face masks and “social distancing” of at least 6 feet is obsolete.

The virologists are urging government officials to set the current face mask requirement to be that of surgical grade or standard N95 at a minimum. “Social distancing” would have be increased significantly, too, because aerosol transmission could technically span an extremely wide radius of 1,000 feet or more.

In addition, any return to pre-“corona” distancing would require a more robust face mask. Actually, the required face mask would look similar to a gas mask (with optional eye protection). The “new normal” would require the gas ... errr, face mask ... to be worn everywhere out in public with no exceptions. The face mask cannot be removed at all during that time. With the fear of death at the forefront, who would argue? Oddly, the appliance will make everyone look like an android. Is that by chance?

Since an alleged “second wave” of “corona” is anticipated later in the year, durable face masks will become a permanent part of the “new normal.” The appliance will require regular maintenance and will have parts that must be replaced frequently. So, the face mask will become a “line item” expenditure for all world citizens (except the Fascists).

The ramifications are clear. Restaurants would have to set up isolation booths around each table with air filtration systems. Take-out or delivery-only for other eating places. Food court dining areas would have to be closed or repurposed. Bars and nightclubs would shut down. Hair salons and barbershops would need isolation booths. At the beach or pool, face masks would also be required while in the water. The list is endless.

A non-disposable face mask is also a boon to the Fascists. A passive RFI chip can be easily embedded in the plastic frame during the injection molding process. Since the mask will be mandatory at all times, tracking of the mask and its wearer could easily be facilitated. There would be no need for unreliable “apps” installed on “smartphones” or the more invasive skin implants. Of course, a luxury model could feature a built-in “smartphone” with the eye shield also serving as a digital display.

People who cannot afford (e.g., homeless) or refuse to wear the face masks can be easily identified and forcibly moved to a “relocation,” “quarantine,” “re-education” or (whatever the Fascists want to call it) camp. The dystopian future that everyone calls a “conspiracy theory” is not that far off, possibly in just a few short months.

Comment: First, “corona,” now “asymptomatic corona.” The “corona” cases and deaths were decreasing and fear was waning. Enter “asymptomatic corona.” It’s here, it’s there, it’s in the air, it’s everywhere, and it lingers for three days! The fear of death is back “with a vengeance”!

Addendum: Does anyone actually notice how disturbingly complex the “corona” boondoggle has become? Yet, a virus is simply an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid (RNA) molecule in a protein coat, and requires a living host cell to multiply. There are opposing views about whether a virus blob is actually “alive.” Viruses are not “living” cells and do not have the anatomy of even the most simplest single cell lifeform.

Pandora

Governor of Hawai’i

The governor of the State of Hawai’i, most likely tired of “playing second fiddle” to the histrionics of local mayors, has decided to “reel in” the fools. The governor declared on Saturday that all “corona” policies must now be approved by him. The move was apparently spurred by the recent “corona” antics courtesy the mayor of Honolulu. However, “lockdown” will officially continue until May 31st. Unofficially, it will continue forever.

On the personal front, cost-cutting (i.e., self-barbering, diet reductions, and conversion to instant coffee) will offset the additional expenditures incurred by “corona” (as detailed in the Notes post, “Agenda”) within the next three months.

Overall, this has not been a good time. With few years remaining in this one-and-only lifetime, there is much animosity toward the Fascists who have deliberately concocted the fraudulent “corona” pandemic. There is literally nothing to do in “lockdown.” It is a prison.

Daily exercise has been relegated to a brief walk to Fudgepacker Park and back in the morning and 60 push-ups later in the afternoon. The rest of time is spent sitting in the small chair provided by Austin and Randy. Health issues are sure to arise soon, no thanks in part to the Fascists.

To make matters worse, all medical, dental, and optical appointments will be continuously postponed until the ridiculous mandatory face mask requirement is rescinded. That could be “many, many months” away, as implied by the governor. Wearing a face mask on long bus trips and while sitting in a crowded medical clinic is totally unacceptable.

In the meantime, the fear of death meme increases in intensity in the “mainstream” media. That fear is easily recognized in the eyes (the only visible facial feature) of the Satanic gargoyles donning face masks. Some are afraid of their own shadow. Other are becoming aggressive “corona” vigilantes, desperately aching to heap violence on non-conformists.

This is the sick world that the Fascists have created just to enrich themselves by “gaming the system,” and all at the expense of the masses. The fear of death is the “Pandora’s Box” that should never have been opened.

Buffoon

Mayor of Honolulu

The mayor of Honolulu announced more step in his “easing” of “lockdown. Yes, parks will be open from Saturday, but only for exercising. Now, the mayor is considering bigger and bolder steps which include the reopening of:

• golf courses
• automobile dealerships.

Wheee! The mayor and the governor must surely have missed their golf games, eh? There’s no doubt that he was laughing his ass off once off-camera. How did he keep a “poker face” during the announcement? Does the mayor look like he has ever worn a face mask? Did he trim his own hair? What a maroon!

And, of course, the best time to reopen an automobile dealership is during an alleged pandemic of “corona.” People would flock to the dealership, keeping “social distancing,” of course. Now is the time to purchase a new 4,000-pound motorized chair (read: automobile) as the perfect “corona”-proof transportation. Throw in a free face mask and a pair of blue rubber gloves and you’ve got a deal!

Addendum: The mayor makes no effort to hide paybacks to wealthy benefactors and political “influencers.” Cronyism at its finest!

Snake Oil

Don’t shed a tear for the large hotel, restaurant, fast food, and retail store chains because all have received “forgivable” loans from empire under the so-called “Payroll Protection Plan” (part of the fraudulent “corona” stimulus bill).

The scheme was originally drafted to protect the most vulnerable small businesses. Instead, it ended up being “free” money for large corporate interests. All that’s required is keeping a handful of employees on payroll for eight weeks, and the billions of dollars in loans will be “forgivable.” In other words, same ol’ shit.

As for “corona,” even the governor of New York is now backing off of the “corona” hysteria by claiming that the pathogen was not as lethal as previously thought. The antigen tests being administered have indicated that there was a higher prevalence of “corona.” And, the clincher, there was never any need for 40,000 ventilators. Just a few thousands were required. The governor is now planning to “open” New York State regionally. Say what? Isn’t New York the “corona” epicenter of the world?

Lack of foresight has also created another problem for the Fascists. Using the fear of death as their main tool, the Fascists were totally oblivious to the ramifications. People do not want to return to wage slavery and face possible death. Expect demands for full protection equipment (which must be replaced daily) and health insurance coverage for “corona.”

The fear of death amongst the masses is approaching “critical mass” and the Fascists are finally becoming aware of that fact. For example, there are increasing numbers of people driving their 4,000-pound motorized chairs (read: automobiles), windows up, air conditioner running, while donning face masks and blue rubber gloves. Absurd! The psychological damage inflicted on the masses by the Fascists will soon become irreversible. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will be the new epidemic. Only the placebo vaccine can solve this problem now.

Notes on “Conspiracy Theories”: Much of the recent posts on Notes could be dismissed as “conspiracy theories.” That was the case even in the days of the “blog.” However, the “blog” was vindicated when its support of “conspiracy theories” (e.g., Saddam Hussein’s alleged possession of secret WMDs was a hoax to justify an Iraq invasion) proved to be correct. Notes utilizes extensive research before posting. The same could be said now of the running commentary on “corona.”

The predictions in Notes are gradually coming to fruition (e.g., Notes calculated the “corona” peak in Hawai’i to occur about two weeks ago, as opposed to a model proposed by a university in Washington State that predicted an early August peak).

Some of the scenarios present about the current Fascist “corona” plan seem far-fetched. People are most likely to blame the whole “corona” affair on technical incompetence, political sparring, and general bumbling. Notes acknowledges those factors, but provides underlying explanations for the malfeasance.

Of interest is the sudden backtracking concerning the severity of the “corona” fatality rate, and the sudden pressing need to remove “lockdown” restrictions and social distancing” before extreme irreversible psychopathology exhibits in the population. Once those psychopathologies are indicated, there will be few people willing and able to return to wage slavery.

Finally, this is an age when AI technology enables real scenarios to simulate “conspiracy theories” simply by reapplying tried-and-true forms of obfuscation. The masses have already been programmed to reject such scenarios without much question. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

Vaccine

Muzzled!

The Fascists have exploited the manufactured “corona” crisis to foment the “War on Death.” Their tools? “Social distancing,” “lockdown,” and face masks. They went “all in” and created non-stop fear and panic. New Draconian measures supplemented the non-stop “mainstream” media bullshit to amplify the alleged gravity. As mentioned previously in Notes, fear of something unseen must be constantly “amped up” and reinforced.

Yet, there is a point of diminishing returns. Sure, the goal was the “new normal.” Social reprogramming of the masses would obviously require many months for efficacy. However, there are several long-term psychological aberrations that will begin to show in the masses after the first month, including germophobia, anthropophobia, paranoia, and agoraphobia. “Social distancing” and face masks will become a “security blanket” for them.

Nonetheless, the Fascist intend to slowly remove the restrictions. “Lockdown” will be rescinded, but “social distancing” and face mask deployment will be continued. Beyond that, who knows? How would the Fascists rescind the last two requirements? And, even if they were to do so, how would the Fascists do so with any credibility?

After months of inundation of fear, few people will voluntarily cease “social distancing” or dispense with face masks. That was the risk the Fascists took upon themselves when they tapped into the fear of death. And, their slow approach to re-open economies only bolsters that fear.

So, what about the businesses that will have to endure months of “social distancing” restrictions? How will that work on airliners? On tour buses? On public transportation? In restaurants and bars? In night clubs? At fast food joints? Most businesses, especially in tourism, deal with high volume. That can’t happen with “social distancing.” Only those shitty luxury boutiques can survive with one or two customers per day.

More time could be wasted by scaling down “social distancing.” Obviously, the cloth face masks would have to be replaced with N95 masks, and medical goggles would have to be worn. Rubber gloves, too. Yeah, after all of those months of fear-mongering, who is willing to risk death by sitting or standing next to someone without adequate protection?

The Fascists could simply declare that “corona” has been vanquished and the “War on Death” has been won. Would a germophobic, anthropophobic, and agoraphobic mental midget believe that after months of living in fear? This is where the Fascists have “painted themselves into a corner.”

There really is only one way out of the mess, that is, a vaccine. A real vaccine would take over a year to develop and be approved, what with the clinical human trials and all. Thus, the Fascists will have to introduce a placebo vaccine within a month or two. The masses would be inoculated with the placebo and told that it is 90% effective. The gullible fools would believe that crap. Of course, if “corona” was actually a bioweapon, a vaccine would be readily available. Heck, an actual antidote might even pop out of nowhere. Otherwise, the placebo vaccine ... coming soon!

Hoax

The number of new “corona” cases in Hawai’i has dwindled down to five or less per day, but there’s no telling what kind of “creative accounting” has been used to keep that ruse going. The peak of “corona,” as established by Notes analyses, is already history.

Nonetheless, the mayor of Honolulu (who is running for governor) has officially extended the “lockdown” to May 31st with one concession that parks now be open to the public (as predicted in Notes) but only for exercise. Too many people were already violating that rule, so the move is moot. The concession will primarily free up police resources to ... oh, hassle the homeless? Anyway, the token gesture by the mayor is, he said, so people “could see some light at the end of the tunnel.” Can it get more absurd?

Not to be outdone, the governor chimed in that the State will be extending its version of the “lockdown” mandate beyond the month of May. Didn’t he already announce that the duration of the “lockdown” would be “many, many months”?

Clearly, the dwindling number of “corona” cases has exposed the ruse for what it is. Local officials have been following a universal playbook that has an established timeline. “Corona” was supposed to follow that timeline here, but it didn’t. “Corona” never surged. Thus, “lockdown” here (and everywhere else) has nothing to do with “corona.” And, it is well beyond just a partisan spat.

The globalized economy was set for a free-fall this year because of the corruption and greed that hollowed it out over decades. Wealth transfer to the “one percent” accelerated to such a degree that only a handful of people possess the wealth equivalent to that of the remainder of the world population. However, the conversion to Neofeudalism was still not complete.

Enter “corona.” A convenient pandemic was able to shift the limelight of global economic collapse from the moneychangers and powers-that-be to a rogue pathogen. With the entire global economy shut down by “lockdown,” unemployment skyrocketed. Once people are laid off, they may receive a pittance from short-term unemployment benefits. They lose their health insurance and the employer-contributed portion of their vested retirement plans. If and when they return to wage slavery, they will receive lower wages and fewer, if any, benefits. Downsizing by “corona.” That’s the “Great Reset.”

All “non-essential” businesses had shut down indefinitely without protest. Currently, there are some muted calls to re-open the economies. Overall, there seems to be little concern in the business community even with huge losses in the stock market. Odd, isn’t it? Obviously, there are going to be huge subsidies and bailouts from all governments and central banks. However, the big prize will be the “Great Reset.” Also refer to the post in Notes about the canceling of financial liabilities of social programs through eugenics.

Austerity programs will be introduced and governmental (public) assets will be sold off (read: ”privatized”). Many government services will be reduced or eliminated. And, the blame will be cast on big, bad “corona.” No one will be able to argue with that.

There is the potential for social unrest in the interim. That’s why “lockdown” must continue. Fear of “corona” and death must be “amped up” constantly to keep the masses in check. Does this all look familiar?

After extensive review of the myriad bullshit about “corona,” the conclusion is that the latter is fundamentally a hoax. The coronavirus exists, it has infected people, it has caused deaths, but it appears to have been more pervasive than previously thought. New studies about exorbitant “asymptomatic” cases are reducing the initial ferocity of “corona.” To minimize redundancy, these “corona” issues have already been discussed previously in Notes.

In summary, the “corona” pandemic is a hoax. It is a manufactured crisis simply by virtue of intentional delays and deliberate bumbling mitigation schemes. Neofeudalism is the underlying goal, the only goal.

Addendum: The latest “corona” scare is that people who have recovered are allegedly testing positive again. If the antigen test shows that a recovered individual has antigens present, how can that person simultaneously test positive for the pathogen? These tests are designed for SARS-CoV-2, right?

Update: While walking down Kalakau’a Avenue for exercise, a lowly hotel “security” guard warned that not wearing a face mask in public is illegal and will result in police arrest. Say what? The ignoramus, who was way out of his tiny jurisdiction, is a danger to himself and others.

Passive Resistance

Both Target® (Ala Moana Center) and Walmart® (downtown) “jumped the gun” and invoked the face mask mandate on Saturday. At first, admission to Walmart® was refused, but a sympathetic “team member” allowed entry. Inside, the staff appeared to be edgy and distant, which was unnerving. Target® admission, on the other hand, was flatly denied.

Longs® (Ala Moana Center) allowed admission since it was not enforcing the face mask mandate until Monday, the “official” day. The employees were fairly cordial as they usually are. So, the preferential shopping venue was established.

The decision to mummify coffee time in town has been finalized. Purchasing coffee at the fast joint has always been satisfactory. However, the environment in town is now extremely abhorrent. Just standing for a few minutes to sip the coffee is either interrupted by someone begging for money or by a “security” guard citing the prohibition of loitering.

Taking the coffee to Ala Moana Center is no different. The only place to drink the coffee is at the bus stops, all of which are now the permanent residences of a number of homeless. Walking around the mall for an extended period of time is also prohibited. The motto of Ala Moana Center is, “Spend your money, then beat it!” The “security” guards actually don’t seem to care, but a young haole punk who appears to be the “police chief,” is patrolling the mall for violators.

Given the totalitarian nature of the current Fascist police state, the following is now in effect:

1. Coffee time will be now be held in the mausoleum at the “old folks home” in Waikiki with the Nescafé® instant coffee supply procured at Longs®. There is a 3.5 month supply, if only one cup is dispensed daily. After the supply is depleted, coffee time may be mummified.
2. The current plan, because of the face mask debacle, is to limit bus rides to one round-trip in the late afternoon to Ala Moana Center to purchase dinner at Subway® and, if necessary, to shop for non-perishable food at Target® or Longs®. The deployment of the N95 face mask will only occur then. Avoiding the use of the face mask is imperative as a matter of principle.
3. There is no way to determine where dinner will be procured other than Subway® once the Fascist “new normal” kicks in. Panda Express® has been sorely missed. Dining may be permanently relegated to the mausoleum given the indefinite duration of “lockdown.”
4. Showers may also become a permanent feature of the mausoleum as the gym may end up shuttering if “lockdown” is indefinite. The return to any semblance of a workout remains in extreme flux.
5. There most likely will be no return to the surrogate “living room” in the International Marketplace, even if it reopens. “Social distancing” would not allow for sitting in any part of the mall anyway.
6. Haircuts will be implemented with the Wahl® hair clippers indefinitely. The Institute of Hair Design may not reopen after “lockdown,” whenever that may be. If anything, the Fascists have enabled self-sufficiency and survival by whatever means necessary. Others may march in lockstep with the Fascists, but that is personally unacceptable. Fuck the Fascists!
7. The need for Net access on the iPhone XR diminishes by the day as the “over the top” coverage of “corona,” much of it pure bullshit, supersedes everything. Lying on the airbed in the mausoleum, listening to redundant Spotify® playlists on the JBL® Flip 5, and staring at the ceiling may become the “new normal.”

Passive resistance will be accomplished by decreasing any form of participation in the the “new normal” bullshit. The most important aspect is to not spend money to support any part of the new Fascist regime. Minimalism and survival are the top priorities. Any modifications will be added later in Notes.

Hidden Agenda

Hawai’ian Airlines has dispatched one of its airliners on a special mission to the People’s Republic of China to load “millions” of face masks to bring back to Hawai’i by late Monday. “Millions” of face masks when the number of “corona” cases is 580 (allegedly). There is now no doubt that an announcement is forthcoming later in the week that will revise the previous mandate by requiring face masks to be worn anywhere in public at all times. Another step toward the totalitarian Fascist police state?

Closer scrutiny of the total “corona” infection cases in Hawai’i has indicated questionable counting practices. Residents who test positive while visiting out-of-state are counted into the local total. Non-resident visitors who test positive while in Hawai’i are counted as well. Cases are being double-counted. Of interest is the low total in Hawai’i, which means that “creative accounting” is being used to inflate the latter in order to support the hidden Fascist agenda.

A caravan consisting of about “two dozen” people apparently made its way to the State Capital to protest the Fascist “lockdown.” The reason that the local “mainstream” media bothered to cover the insignificant event is clear. Only a small minority of people are against the “lockdown” that keeps the big, bad “corona” away. Apparently, most people want more Fascist Draconian measures. This is a clear example of Stockholm Syndrome.

Addendum: Another nifty trick to enhance the “corona” sensationalism is that the number of people who recover from “corona” is never subtracted from the total that is constantly bombarded upon the masses. Yes, people actually recover from “corona,” but that is rarely mentioned. There are only two choices with “corona,” recovery or death. The deception of using cumulative totals obviously increases the fear factor.

Afterword: There has been a lot of discussion about “asymptomatic” carriers. The speculation is that there is a huge number of them, which is another ploy to increase the fear factor. The discussion will probably fade away because, if there really are myriad “asymptomatic” carriers, then the fatality rate of “corona” would reduce to that of the seasonal flu or even lower.

The Mask

Wear Your Face Mask!

The first hurdle to end “lockdown” in Hawai’i would be a consecutive 14-day period after confirmed cases of “corona” infection decline and remain low steadily. Since the cases are puzzlingly increasing daily in a linear regression, the end of “lockdown” is not going to happen. The number of new “corona” cases per day is already low, so the implied floor must be zero new cases per day.

About 800 visitors (read: “COVID-19 refugees”) and residents arrive daily. So, travel-related cases of “corona” infection will continue to add to the total. So, in effect, there is never going to be a decline in “corona” cases even though the peak has technically passed. Even to the untrained eye, the conditions to end “lockdown” are rigged. Why?

Hawai’i has the highest unemployment rate (37%) in empire and growing. “Lockdown” is a “pre-emptive strike” against the masses to put them down before they rise up. Fear, surveillance, and “social distancing” block mass organizing and social unrest.

The “lockdown” mess is also a partisan political strategy. All of the most extreme “lockdown” states are under Democrat (sic) administrations, whereas the executive branch of empire is Republican. The ramifications are fairly obvious in an election year.

Finally, there’s the issue of the cloth face mask which is actually required to enter most public and private establishments as of Saturday. The alleged rationale, as explained by the Fascists, is that the purpose of the face masks is to prevent the transmission of “corona” by a so-called “asymptomatic” carrier. Thus, the universal mandate makes the assumption that everyone is a potential carrier. Does that even make sense?

The whole idea behind the theory of the “asymptomatic” carrier is based on statistical and medical computer models. There is no actual data available because there has not been any universal testing for “corona” or testing for its post-infection antigens. What is also rarely discussed is the fact that the majority of “asymptomatic” carriers show symptoms after the usual 14-day incubation period. And, they recover in a week or so.

The unstated premise of the mandatory face mask requirement is that there are, according to models, a large number of “asymptomatic” carriers in public. The long-term stipulation for wearing face masks is based on the faulty assumption that “asymptomatic” carriers are contagious for an exaggerated period of time.

Then, there is the issue of what “contagious” means. According to the insinuations of the fear-monger class (i.e., the Fascists, the “mainstream” media, and the “quacks” impersonating health authorities), a couple of “droplets” containing “corona” can cause an infection. The reality is that infection requires prolonged exposure within close proximity to an infected person. And, the virus must attach to a specific receptor on respiratory cells called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, or ACE2, for infection to occur.

There’s one other important aspect about the face mask ... distinguishing facial features are hidden. The individual becomes faceless, a part of a faceless collective. The uniform appearance gives birth to uniform thought dictated by those who still have faces on display. Are the Fascists wearing face masks? Once the truth is understood, the ruse is exposed for what it is.

Excerpt — COVIDGate

David Stockman

An excerpt from the article, “CovidGate And The Folly Of Lockdown Nation,” by David Stockman that appeared on the Ron Paul Institute site:

But when you look at the break-out by age categories and rates relative to population, the numbers are simply stunning:

• Under 50 years: 642 deaths or 4.9 per 100,000; 
• 50-69 years: 3,174 deaths or 65 per 100,00;
• 70-79 years: 2,888 deaths or 272 per 100,000;
• 80 years+: 4,130 deaths or 1,086 per 100,000.

In short, 18% of all the Covid-19 nationwide deaths crawling across the CNN screen today have been among New Yorkers 80 years and older; and 7,018 or 30% of national deaths and 65% of New York Covid-19 deaths have been among those 70 years and older.

David Stockman is the ultimate Washington insider turned iconoclast. He began his career in Washington as a young man and quickly rose through the ranks of the Republican Party to become the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Ronald Reagan. After leaving the White House, Stockman had a 20-year career on Wall Street.

Agenda 2020

Not a day goes by without more restrictions, more rules, more police state nonsense for the “corona” cause in Hawai’i. Face masks will be required to ride the bus or enter business establishments commencing on Monday. That’s only the beginning.

Unlike other states, there is no more pretense of incrementally extending “lockdown” by two weeks at a time. So, there no longer is an end date to “lockdown” in Hawai’i. Rather, the duration was vaguely described as being “many, many months” (as predicted in Notes). That’s with a 0.033% “corona” infection rate in Hawai’i.

The “opening up” process will be “very, very slow” and “incremental” with only a small sector of “non-essential” businesses sequentially rebooting (with “social distancing” determining how many people can be admitted or served at any one time). How many businesses could actually survive such limitations? Incidentally, unemployment is now “officially” tallied at 37% of the workforce.

The mealy-mouthed Fascists also announced that mandatory face masks (soon to be required everywhere out in public) and “social distancing” will be the “new normal.” This strange terminology is ubiquitous across empire, obviously suggesting that a universal playbook is being employed. Yes, there is a hidden agenda!

Another oddity is that the face mask requirement states that the latter should be made of cloth. A scarf or handkerchief tied around the neck and covering the nose and mouth would also suffice. Even more odd is that N95 face masks are not permitted. There is no shortage of N95 masks as evidenced by its easy procurement at Longs®. Oh, by the way, face masks are not allowed in banks. Is this some kind of joke?

In preparation for the face mask mandate, there was a lot of shopping for supplies and sundries in order to minimize the need to travel and purchase them for at least a couple of months. Now, however, the “lockdown” appears to be on-track to continue indefinitely. So, the preparations were useless.

So far, expenditures directly related to “corona” are:

• JBL® Flip 5 - $90
• N95 face masks -$42
• Wahl® hair clipper - $35
• Generic shower curtain/rings - $6
• Generic body wash - $7
• Generic can opener - $2
• Generic spray cleaner - $3

Of course, there’s no sign of the $1,200 “stimulus” payment or state tax refund. As the “lockdown” drags on indefinitely, associated costs will increase significantly.

Addendum: The few stores and eating place that are operating during “lockdown” continue to shorten business hours. Not many are open past 7pm. Loitering (i.e., standing in place for more than a few seconds) is not permitted anywhere. So, there’s nothing to do in the evening but lie down on the airbed and listen to the redundant Spotify® playlist(s). There’s no sense in wasting time with the Net ... it’s all “corona,” all the time.

The Beloved Chair

Randy and Austin donated a small folding chair to the cause. Now, the possibility of sitting in the corner and doing nothing during “lockdown” has become a sad reality.

Sheer Terror

Unfortunately, there seems to be no end to the Fascist-manufactured “corona” crisis. The mayor of Honolulu, who is also apparently running for governor, declared that face masks must be worn in public commencing on Monday. Otherwise, a mask-less individual will not be able to ride the bus, shop in the few stores that are open, or even order take-out food.

The whole affair has become quite transparent as detailed in the last few posts in Notes. There is a hidden Fascist agenda that supersedes “corona”. The latest Draconian measure suggests that the morbid status quo will continue possibly to the end of the year.

Maintaining a high state of fear, the kind that is unseen, requires constant reinforcement. Thus, every media outlet must saturate content with sensationalism, horror, and hypnotic repetition. New Draconian measures are introduced a step at a time to supplant fear with sheer terror.

Thus, the expectation that rubber gloves will be mandatory in public is next. Eye protection may or may not be the next step, depending on whether public fear wanes. Full-time curfews, pedestrian and vehicular checkpoints, a “hotline” to report violators to the police are some other options to step up the terrorizing of the masses.

The original plan was to continue mask-less as possible. However, that plan has now been thwarted. So, the following will be the new protocol:

• Coffee will no longer be procured in town, and most likely its consumption will be mummified until the end of “lockdown” or even permanently
• Necessary sundries will be purchased within the next few days to insure no unnecessary visits to stores
• Bus rides will be minimized or even completely eliminated by walking to destinations
• The option to patronize places in Waikiki exists, but the latter will be avoided because the establishments still retain tourist-centric pricing (read: gouging).

There is no reason to support any commercial or governmental aspects of Hawai’i or empire given the complete betrayal of trust. The Fascists want the masses either controlled or dead.

Exit Strategy 2020

The governor of the State of Cali introduced a six-point plan to essentially undo “lockdown,” which will be adopted by several Western and Eastern States. None of the points are worth regurgitating in Notes because the criteria basically requires a cure (impossible) for “corona” before “lockdown” can be fully rescinded. And, even then, some “corona” policies will remain in place long after-the-fact. Expect the sycophants in Hawai’i to follow suit.

Clearly, there is no exit strategy. Even if the criteria were relaxed, what businesses or services could reopen and yet maintain safe “social distancing”? Retail stores, perhaps. All other businesses or services would have to limit admission. Frankly, only public parks (not beaches) could fully reopen.

Plan-demic Hairstyle

As for businesses, take hair salons and barbershops, for example. After two months of grown-out hairstyles or butchered attempts at self-styling, hundreds of thousands of people will flock to the shops upon reopening. Limiting admission and maintaining “social distancing” will result in lines of hundreds of people queued for hours on end.

Here in Hawai’i, there’s a lot of clamoring for the floodgates of tourism to reopen again. How is that going to work? Limit the number of visitors? Set up “corona” testing stations at the airports and docks? Maintain the 14-day “honor system” quarantine?

The only serious option is to maintain “lockdown” until confirmed “corona” cases drop to zero in the respective regions. That could be months from now. Reopening, even partially, risks another wave of “corona.” That means another “lockdown.” Waiting for a vaccine is useless. “Corona” will most likely mutate beforehand. The only other option is to go full-on “herd immunity.” Notes analyses reveals that the latter will be the chosen option primarily because it is eugenics-friendly.

Addendum: Obviously, everyone (who isn’t scared to death) is sick and tired of “corona.” It has made a farce by the moneychangers and powers-that-be and exploited for their purposes. Now, it has become a morbid sideshow. Hopefully, this will be the last “corona”-specific post on Notes. Life in “lockdown” continues, and more personal anecdotes are forthcoming.

Eugenics

There is a need to understand why a push to “open up the country” has suddenly popped up, even though “corona” is still ravaging the empire. Sure, businesses want to return to their usual Ponzi scheme operations. So, there’s a lot of pressure on empire from the private sector.

Yet, something just isn’t right. Return to “normal” while “corona” is still peaking? Perhaps some actuarial data is in order. The deceased victims of “corona” were mostly senior citizens and people of the lowest income caste. Suffice to say, they were recipients of empire “social” support. Here’s a breakdown of the costs per individual:

• Medicare/Medicaid - $1,500 - $10,000/month
• Social Security/SSI disability - $1,400/month
• SNAP - $900/month
• Section 8 subsidy - $1,000/month

Medical costs are the highest on the list because senior citizens and the impoverished usually have major health issues. The range of monthly costs per person in the aforementioned demographics span from $4,800 to $13,300 monthly. That translates to $57,600 to $159,600 annually per recipient.

Currently, the number of deaths by “corona” is 23,600 in empire. Obviously, not all of the deceased were from the demographics of concern. However, that number will serve the purpose of illustration as deaths by “corona” are increasing anyway. If those individuals had not succumbed to “corona,” they (in total) would cost $1,390,000,000 to $3,770,000,000 per year. Of course, the expenditures would have already accrued for as long as they were on those programs prior to death.

In understanding that money is the driving force of all things, there really is no surprise that those in power have acted so poorly. Of course, that’s a relative statement. In their view, they have acted superbly in the interests of money. “Corona” was a tool of empire. Oh, if only “corona” would infect and ravage their innards!

Postscript: Some people may be wondering why stop with only 23,600 deaths? Well, the Fascist don’t want to test the limits of credulity of the myriad mental midgets. Recall, too, that “corona” is supposed to return in waves, maybe annually. Oh, 23,000 deaths here, 23,000 deaths there ... soon you’re talking real eugenics!

Paranoia

At this point in time, there are about 500 confirmed cases of “corona” infections (or 0.033% of the population) in Hawai’i. Nine deaths, allegedly determined to be “corona”-related, have been tallied. All along, as determined in Notes, the cumulative confirmed cases followed a linear regression.

The prediction of peak-“corona” in Notes was calculated to fall between April 2nd and April 9th given the invocation of the “lockdown” and the average 14-day virus incubation period. There are still new confirmed cases being reported, but nearly all are travel-related. Yes, there are visitors (read: “COVID-19 refugees”) still coming in. However, there is no possibility of a surge of infections from this point forward, much to the chagrin of the Fascist officials.

Draconian measures, courtesy the police state, will continue to increase even if new confirmed cases of infection drop to zero. The length of the “lockdown” most likely will be lengthened until mid-June at the least, or whenever highest affected states in empire rescind “lockdown” mandates. The only reason to continue and increase police state policies here is to confine the population while “non-essential” businesses and services (both mostly being mainland empire holdings) remain closed. Neither will open prior to those in the mainland empire. The authorities apparently believe that a parent-child relationship must be established between themselves and the general populace to preserve law and order.

Of course, fear instilled by endless media coverage of “corona” is, as previously stated in Notes, creating paranoia amongst the masses unlike anything ever observed in recent history. Fear of death is at an apex. No telling what could happen.

Note: Just for the sake of perspective, the 0.033% infection rate translates to a little over 3 people out of 10,000 are infected with “corona” in Hawai’i.

Power

JBL® Flip 5

Upon discovery that hysterical hoarding at Walmart® has even affected personal food selections, there was a moment of extreme resignation. The situation is now out-of control. So, a JBL® Flip 5 wireless speaker was purchased for $90 in lieu of food. It’s a beauty, isn’t it?

What would cause a sane old codger to purchase a superfluous Bluetooth® speaker? Well, the local police are now using drones to deal with “lockdown” violations. On one of the other islands, the siren from the flick, “The Purge” is being used to alert citizens of curfew time. So, the rank-and-file peons are panicking. Unfortunately, none of them realize that what is transpiring has gone well beyond the scope of the pandemic. The pandemic is now secondary.

Back to the old codger ... time spent in the mausoleum at the “old folks home” in Waikiki averaged 11 hours per day pre-“corona.” Now, about 18 hours per day is spent there due to the “lockdown.” And, that could easily increase as the police state ramps up. There’s nothing in the mausoleum except for the airbed provided by the Sand Island homeless shelter. So, the new wireless speaker will be used to diffuse “Disclosure Radio” on Spotify® in the mausoleum, albeit at low volumes. The sound is quite good and powerful. Sure beats the EarPods! Yeah, the old wireless speaker should not have been divested. Who knew?

There are many more “over the top” Draconian measures in the works ... long-term curfew, pedestrian and vehicle checkpoints, mandatory face masks in public ... the list is endless. As stated previously, the issue is no longer the containment of the novel coronavirus. Rather, this ordeal is about power and control. Operant conditioning is being used to reprogram the masses for full subservience and obedience to the moneychangers and powers-that-be. Time to learn how to goose step!

Tip: Using just one Bluetooth® speaker produces a bass-heavy muffled sound. Built in equalizers don’t seem to compensate. Switch the output to Mono and hear the difference.

The Purge

The “pilot” nighttime curfew commenced on Friday night and will span three consecutive nights during the Easter holiday weekend. What about the homeless? Are they going to be arrested and incarcerated? The new era of the police state, albeit inconsistent, has been ushered in.

Foodland, the local supermarket chain, has declared that, starting on Monday, no one will be allowed to enter its stores without a face mask on. Municipal buses now have automated announcements every few minutes admonishing passengers to “wear face masks when riding the bus.” A mandatory requirement that face mask be worn in all establishments and in public will be forthcoming. That’s part of the conditioning process of the social engineering project.

Local officials have conceded that tourists are probably not abiding by the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine upon arrival. There are about 200 tourists arriving daily, most likely “COVID-19 refugees.” Yet, none of them are actually required to adhere to the “lockdown.” Who knew?

Police are now stationed at every block in Waikiki during daylight hours. The object is to make police presence as conspicuous and regular as possible in order to condition citizens to accept the latter as “normal.” Social engineering, anyone? Well, there’s more.

Google® and Apple® have jointly developed an API that uses Bluetooth® for an upcoming “opt in” SARS-CoV-2 contract tracking app on both “smartphone” platforms. The “app” essentially “snitches” on friends, family, and even total strangers. APIs are “baked in” the operating systems, by the way, so a future app may also be “baked in” without an option to “opt out.”

There’s speculation about an empire-wide SARS-CoV-2 “immunity” card to prove that the bearer is virus-free. This will be yet another form of ID for location tracking and forced vaccinations. The card may also be required for travel clearance, employment, government benefits, and health insurance.

Obviously, preparations must be made to circumvent the police state and associated social engineering boondoggle. The situation will worsen and, frankly, there is no hope that there will be any improvement, The masses are being conditioned to accept a totalitarian form of Fascism.

The SARS-CoV-2 “lockdown” is essentially a self-imposed incarceration that develops unbounded fears and other psychopathology:

• Distrust
• Depression
• Substance abuse
• Agoraphobia
• Xenophobia
• Germophobia
• Anthropophobia
• Hypochondria
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders.

It disrupts all relationships from family to friends to community. It dissolves social cohesion and completely unravels the “fabric of society.” Peon is pitted against peon repeatedly until the Fascist apparatus is completely embraced as the sole provider and protector. If only George Orwell could see this shit with his own eyes!

Addendum: To further understand these troubled times, a copy of “Escape From Evil” by Ernest Becker was found and downloaded. The book is the companion to “The Denial of Death.”

Wikipandemia

The daily ubiquitous inundation of news concerning the novel coronavirus is at a fever pitch. Every headline, every title, every banner has “coronavirus,” “corona,” or “COVID-19” plastered within. There is some real information, but most of the fodder is either false or speculative. In other words, SARS-CoV-2 has fallen victim to the capitalist profit model. Well, fear and sensationalism go hand-in-hand to sell a new mutation of social engineering, of course!

Here’s what is really known about the infection clusters requiring hospitalization, aside from age (mostly senior citizens over 65 years old). The associated morbidities indicated include:

• Heart disease
• Respiratory illnesses
• Diabetes
• Obesity.

In empire, the following is known about its population:

• 50% are obese
• 10% are severely obese
• 50% are either diabetic or pre-diabetic
• 40% have one or more respiratory illness
• 50% have varying degrees of heart disease.

The soaring number of SARS-CoV-2 infections in empire requiring hospitalization appear to be correlated to the high percentages of morbidities amongst all age groups, with many people suffering from multiple morbidities. There are also a large number of people in various stages of cancer.

The high number of deaths in empire, primarily attributed to the novel coronavirus, is also abetted by one or more co-morbidities. In other words, the cause of death was a combination of factors accelerated by the virus pathogen. Given the fact that the pathogen is new, the number of deaths, directly or indirectly related, is not surprising. This is the natural outcome of a new pathogen.

There most likely is a high number of (unreported and untested) asymptomatic carriers, that is, people who are healthy but do not show symptoms or show only mild symptoms. The latter demographic spans all age groups who have no indications of the major co-morbidities. Their immune systems are uncompromised and are able to create the antigens for reduced symptomatology.

Death by SARS-CoV-2 appears to caused by end-stage pneumonia after the lungs become infected. The immune system attempts to combat the pathogen with antibodies that fill the lungs with fluid. The patient must then be intubated (i.e., air tube placed down the throat and connected to a ventilator) in order to receive oxygen at a sufficient level. A high level of morphine must be intravenously administered to put the patient in a semi-comatose state to prevent self-extubation. Over 80% of intubated patients do not recover.

In summary, the lethality of SARS-CoV-2 is essentially a direct function of the high number of co-morbidities indicated. In empire, the general population exhibits a high percentage of those morbidities. Frailty is not just limited to senior citizens. The empire is composed of a very sickly populace. On the other hand, “herd immunity” is probably occurring even with the delayed mitigation and testing.

There are no cures for viruses. The only possible scenario is the development of a vaccine, which allows the body (especially those with compromised immune systems) to develop antigens that can combat infection. Unfortunately, all viruses mutate, so a vaccine developed for SARS-CoV-2 may not be effective for the next iteration.

Survival

The SARS-Cov-2 pandemic, specifically the inane government inaction and subsequent reaction, has left everyone to fend for himself of herself. There is no “safety net” for the rank-and-file peons, just shit and bullshit. In that respect, the exodus is still operative. Survival is now the primary issue. And, with the central bank of empire invoking ZIRP permanently, there will be no dividends to rely upon. Money will be disappearing rapidly. Survival triage is necessary.

The new hair clippers were deployed with great apprehension. However, the result was quite surprisingly similar to the authentic monk haircut. The formerly-homeless buddy had purchased high-quality hair clippers many moons ago and highly recommended self-barbering. He was right. At this time, the stint as amateur barber will most likely become permanent. The latter decision will save $255 annually. Grooming and personal hygiene are important factors for survival.

The hoarding of asswipe paper continues to this day. Many people have recommended similar actions. However, a reasonable and free substitute is ready available in the form of biodegradable paper napkins from restaurants and fast food joints. And, paper towels are easily procured at public restrooms. Why spend so much money on disposables?

Between professional dental cleanings, an inexpensive dental tool kit is used for removing tartar and plaque every week. Supplemental brushing with baking soda is also standard practice to reduce coffee stains. Preventative dental care is important for survival.

Mummification of any dependencies is another crucial survival strategy, including unnecessary medical supplements. Personally, only the weaning of psyllium is all that’s left on the agenda. Cost-wise, coffee and the cellphone wireless plan are the only remaining reducible expenditures.

Dispensation

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was supposed to wreak havoc until Easter, the pagan rite of fertility and “rebirth.” The pathogen should have “terminated with extreme prejudice” the old, the weak, and the frail before fizzling out. By the end of April, the economies of empire were scheduled to restart “with a vengeance” sans the burden of unfit cretins (read: useless eaters). There would also be no trace of the real reason for the inevitable popping of the debt and asset bubbles. The fault now lay solely with the novel coronavirus.

Straight out of the “9-11” playbook, the planners of the current manufactured crisis resurrected those tried-and-true Draconian measures and dictated the nefarious mandates to the moronic sycophants of State and other subordinate regional governments. Behind the “curtain,” more devious aspects of the technological surveillance state were being readied for deployment to control the newly-culled masses.

The pandemic, unfortunately, spiraled out of control. Thus, Plan B had to be implemented. With nearly the entire economy shut down, the masses of rank-and-file peons had to be corralled into essentially a large internment camp for “protection” and “security.” Initially the pogrom was called “shelter in place” (or “stay at home”) but it quickly devolved into a form of mass “house arrest.” Fear of the novel coronavirus was “amped up” in order to justify incarceration. Props like the ubiquitous medical face masks were employed to reinforce fear and serve as a subterfuge for the underlying police state.

The National Guard in each State will initially be called up for duty to “assist” with pandemic-related functions as civilian resources become limited. Each State will eventually declare martial law (localized) with the National Guard deputized to enforce the latter. If social unrest or violent resistance erupts, then martial law will be declared by empire. Posse Comitatis will be permanently suspended, and the entire military apparatus of empire will be used to subjugate its rank-and-file citizens. The masses of peons will be forcibly reprogrammed by the diktat of the “Great Reset” (refer to Notes post, “Faces of Fear,” for details).

All the while, there will be another massive transfer of wealth to the “one percent” from the “deplorables.” In other words, the rich will get richer, the poor will be flat broke and in abject debt slavery. Neoliberalism will give rise to Neofeudalism. The rest, as “they” say, is history. Medieval history, that is.

Coping

The “lockdown” mandate will probably remain in effect through the month of June. Government policies in Hawai’i mirror that of the mainland empire. No original thinking here. Local police are handing out citations for “lockdown” violations, so being as incognito as possible is imperative.

Coping in a prison-like environment is difficult. There is absolutely nothing to do in the confines of the mausoleum at the “old folks home” in Waikiki. The only distraction is provided by the iPhone XR. Sitting can only be accomplished on the floor since there’s no furniture.

Every attempt has been made to minimize the daily cost of food. Currently, less than $10 per day is spent. Two bagels suffice for breakfast. Coffee is still procured at the fast food joint in town. A small energy bar serves as lunch. Dinner is exclusively a small Subway® sandwich and a can of beans. All locations of Panda Express® are closed down. Currently, the idea of purchasing “value menu” selections at the fast food joint in Waikiki for dinner on random nights is being entertained to cut costs further.

So far, the only pitiful form of engaged physical activity has been casual walks. Three weeks have elapsed since the closure of the gym, and signs of atrophy are beginning to appear. A brief set of daily push-ups will commence soon. So pathetic.

A haircut is overdue, but there has been some stalling about using the new hair clippers. Everything has been prepared for the new stint as an amateur barber, but there is much apprehension. A big mistake could reduce the ol’ lavahead to a laughingstock.

Aside from that, personal grooming and hygiene have increased. The second round of self-treatment of the three remaining plantar warts has commenced. Any other personal issues will be remedied during the hiatus.

After 7pm, there are few places open. Wandering around conspicuously in an empty environment only invites police harassment or mugging by Micronesian thugs. That only leaves confinement to the mausoleum in the “old folks home.” Who could have imagined that the short time remaining in life would be relegated to incarceration? The exodus has been mummified by the novel coronavirus.

Farce

The farce continues to roll along with panicked fools now wearing face masks of all types to prevent infection from the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen. Well, what about the medical goggles? Eye protection is equally important to prevent infection. Anyway, none of the moneychangers and powers-that-be are wearing any protective facial gear. Do they know something that the masses don’t? Is the sky blue? Baha! Ha! Ha! Haaa!

The face masks have also been a boon to criminals. Many robberies have taken place with the perpetrators wearing medical face masks. No one can identify the thugs because everyone else is wearing the same face masks. Oh, the irony!

Many more visitors have been arriving in Hawai’i this week. An increase in beachgoers in Waikiki is a testament to that fact. What about the 14-day mandatory quarantine for new arrivals? Well, under the “honor system,” what could be expected?

Feral Chickens in Waikiki

Aside from the tourists and unemployed locals loitering at various beaches and parks (both of which are supposedly closed to public), the feral chickens and the homeless are well represented.

Addendum: The latest information from the local authorities indicated that SARS-CoV-2 exposure has primarily been travel-related, direct and indirect. Testing has ramped up significantly. So, there will be no more reporting of statistics. So far, the number of confirmed cases is still following a linear regression. The previous prediction in Notes concerning the peak of infection cases still stands.

Corona 2020

Corona!

The rampant sensationalism in the local press about SARS-CoV-2 (global, national, and local statistics) has spurred daily waves of hoarding. The local population remains in “lockdown,” and shopping for “necessities” is one of the few allowed activities. Are they hoarding Corona® as well?

The Waikiki Community Center is providing free “grab and go” meals twice per week in April for residents of the “old folks home” in Waikiki. The meals are small but delicious and nutritious.

Wahl® Hair Cutting Kit

The recent search for hair clippers was quite harrowing. Who would have known that people would hoard hair clippers? When the product is located, it must be purchased immediately. Here today, gone tomorrow. So, a nice Wahl® hair cutting kit was procured at Longs® for $35 and some change.

The seasonal change has brought about warmer weather. That’s going to be difficult given the “lockdown.” More and more people will not obey the “stay at home” mandate. So, more Draconian measures and a harsher enforcement regime will result.

Lots of chats have transpired with Randy, the contractor, and Austin, his helper, since the coronavirus crisis commenced. Sometimes Hunter is also there to chat. All of them are alumni of the Sand Island homeless shelter.

Surgical Face Masks

Austin donated a couple of surgical masks to the exodus cause. Thank Molech! No doubt, the next Draconian measure in Hawai’i will be the mandatory use of such masks when out in public. Personally, the mask will be worn only as a prop in order to circumvent possible incarceration.

Observations of people who are actually donning masks and rubber gloves is shocking. People just don’t seem to understand that either prophylactic is easily contaminated and must be disposed of often. To add to the farce, people (including the authorities) do not realize that eye protection is also required to prevent infection.

Shuttered!

A quick look at Waikiki at the edge of Fudgepacker Park shockingly revealed that the four or five hotels within the last two blocks have been completely boarded up. Tourism insiders must know that the islands are going to be closed off for a long period of time. Spooky!

Note: On-going observations in Notes will conform to the perspective detailed in the post, “Faces of Fear.”

Addendum: The recent total confirmed cases/deaths related to SARS-CoV-2 in Hawai’i:

• April 1 - 258/1
• April 2 - 285/2
• April 3 - 319/3
• April 4 - 351/4

Data is a continuation from a previous update.