[GeronL]

I read that 90% will die without treatment and 70% will die with treatment.

[relictele]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden said Tuesday that Duncan had been intubated and was on dialysis, and remained in "critical condition." The Dallas hospital was focusing on keeping his fluid levels and electrolyte balance maintained, he said.

So they filled him full of Gatorade while he inevitably checked out. And how much do we spend on the CDC? Aren't they the ones ignoring the ongoing and behavior-specific AIDS crisis in the US? Like Obama, they're skilled at lecturing, less so as practitioners.

Tom Frieden has, in a matter of weeks, easily surpassed Sebelius, Tavenner, Clapper et al as an obstinate government stooge serving a political agenda despite his title and duties.

[plain talk]

Ah... but this is the US and we are so much better off than these other countries. we have nothing to worry about. No need to panic or worry. We are all going to die someday anyway, right? After all what difference does it make! (sarcasm)