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lagomorph777

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11. In what sense do you need 6,000 deaths to exceed 1,740 deaths?

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #10)

Thu Sep 10, 2020, 03:05 PM

Sep 2020

1,741 deaths would qualify.

I don't think the OP is claiming that Trump is the only cause of death, or that he is responsible for more deaths than all other causes combined. It says "leading" not "majority."

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The leading cause of death: [View all] tblue37 Sep 2020 OP

MAGATS: "How soon can I vote for him?" Blue Owl Sep 2020 #1

Another example of Kushner's incompetence PJMcK Sep 2020 #2

Lindsey Graham also encouraged him to BigmanPigman Sep 2020 #3

Not really. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #4

I believe it's intended as hyperbole. nt tblue37 Sep 2020 #5

I suppose. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #6

Covid is now the third leading cause of death in the US. LisaL Sep 2020 #7

But it's still only about 12% of all deaths. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #8

Hold on a sec. lagomorph777 Sep 2020 #9

The increase in things like suicide and so on that you noted, PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #10

In what sense do you need 6,000 deaths to exceed 1,740 deaths? lagomorph777 Sep 2020 #11

About 7500 people died every day in this country from all causes prior to Covid -19. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #12