Christie Says He Was 'Wrong' Not to Wear Masks at White House

[ItsjustMe]

Chris Christie, the former New Jersey governor who was hospitalized as he battled the coronavirus, urged people to follow C.D.C. guidelines in public.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/us/politics/chris-christie-face-masks-covid.html

Chris Christie, the former New Jersey governor who was recently battling a coronavirus infection, said on Thursday that he was “wrong” not to wear a mask at an event honoring Judge Amy Coney Barrett and in his debate preparation sessions with President Trump, and that people should take the threat of the virus seriously.

In an interview with The New York Times and in a written statement, Mr. Christie said that he had believed he was in a “safe zone” at the White House while he was there. He urged people to follow best practices, like mask wearing and social distancing, but argued there’s a middle ground between extensive, large-scale shutdowns and reopening cities and states without taking proper precautions.

Mr. Christie said he had spent days in the intensive care unit of the Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey, after taking himself there on Oct. 3 at the insistence of his doctor. Mr. Christie, who was at high risk for negative effects of the coronavirus because of his weight and because he is an asthmatic, was one of several people around Mr. Trump, who announced early on Oct. 2 that he had tested positive, to contract the virus.

[Thekaspervote]

1. So.. do ya suppose dotard's ilk will listen?

[flibbitygiblets]

2. Next, Christie will be giving out advice on diet and exercise.

I think the ship on taking lifestyle advice from this guy done SANK.

[Jersey Devil]

3. He wants to be first in line for the 2024 Repub nomination

Sounding sane puts him at the head of the line right now.

[saidsimplesimon]

4. "Who's sorry now.." from a CW tune

Youtube is a cesspool of trolls lately or I would share the song.

[tanyev]

5. Sure, there's a middle ground, Chris.

It involves mask-wearing, lots of testing and comprehensive tracing. NONE of which are practiced, supported or recommended by the president you helped prep for that debate debacle.

[2Legit]

6. It's another case of "it's not an issue until it is their issue."

This is why so many innocent individuals are being exposed because of people like him who don't give a rat's ass about anyone but himself. His negligence put his family at risk as well as his staff and the doctors and nurses that had to care for his dumb ass. Karma stepped in and, now, he may have to deal with after effects for the rest of his life. It's just absolutely maddening because it was preventable.

I'm currently dealing with a really bad case of "maskne" that is so awful that skin itches intensely and is flaking off. The desperation is so great the I bought diaper rash cream to put on my face when I have to wear a mask for a long period of time to combat the excessive moisture. I do all of this and continue to wear a mask because IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT ME! I work with people with vulnerable immune systems, my best friend's husband has a compromised immune system, and I'd like to be able to be with my family at Christmas. We've been through a lot with the loss of our mother this year and I do not want to add to their worry and grief. It's called "basic human decency."