Masks are back in Alameda County

[Schiff for Senate]

I live in Alameda County. I'm glad that unlike a majority of the county, they care less about the country's mood and more about the science. Whenever it made sense to, we've repealed mask mandates. Right now, having reviewed the science and noted the rising cases, they've chosen to respond to that by temporarily putting back mask mandates. And these mandates don't even apply to K-12 students, which is what most of you have been complaining about. So I don't see the problem here at all.

[Schiff for Senate]

Democrats really love that mask mandate version of Hokey Pokey.

Is that why no other county in the country has a mandate including tons of other Democratic-ran ones?

Wow, clearly my county is unique. Only county out of 3000+ to have this mandate in the country? That is impressive, I must say.

Hilarious County

Don't appreciate the jibe at Alameda County. We are one of the best counties in the nation. No more deriding Alameda County in front of me unless you'd like Herkimer County derided right back.

RIP to Barbara Lee, Eric Swalwell and Ro Khanna in November.

I know you're being sarcastic but a.) I don't see how the mask mandate is because of them and b.) they come from 90% and 70% Democratic seats, so if they lose to anybody, it'll be another Democrat anyway.

Take ya masks off assholes!!

Fire fauci now!!!

a.) As BRTD said - lol this has nothing to do with Fauci
b.) I thought you were for people personally deciding if they wanted to wear a mask or not? This seems anethmatic to that, no?

It's honestly pretty funny seeing people outside the Bay Area acting as if people here will riot over these measures. Many people are already adhering to masking still almost everywhere; I went to the DMV today and I'd say >75% including myself were already wearing masks despite mandates having ended months ago. The mandate doesn't cover the gym anyway so I personally don't think it's nearly as egregious as it used to be last year and prior. I usually only don't wear masks indoors when I forget them or when I'm at the gym regardless, so if Santa Clara County followed suit and implemented a mandate I wouldn't particularly care nor would a large segment of the population here. The truth is this area has a significant Asian population that is more than willing to follow mask mandates so you don't see much opposition as you would in similar areas politics-wise.

This is true. I'll be honest when I say I don't see very many people wear masks here in Alameda, but we are very law-and-order type and there will be little to no backlash to the mandate. A few people will obviously flout it but wearing a mask doesn't really matter to most of us. And once again - it doesn't apply to schools, so the main argument I've seen anti-maskers make doesn't apply here.

It's honestly pretty funny seeing people outside the Bay Area acting as if people here will riot over these measures. Many people are already adhering to masking still almost everywhere; I went to the DMV today and I'd say >75% including myself were already wearing masks despite mandates having ended months ago. The mandate doesn't cover the gym anyway so I personally don't think it's nearly as egregious as it used to be last year and prior. I usually only don't wear masks indoors when I forget them or when I'm at the gym regardless, so if Santa Clara County followed suit and implemented a mandate I wouldn't particularly care nor would a large segment of the population here. The truth is this area has a significant Asian population that is more than willing to follow mask mandates so you don't see much opposition as you would in similar areas politics-wise.

More confirmation that absolutely nothing of value would be lost if the Bay Area disappeared tomorrow.

The Bay Area has a great deal to offer, actually. This post demonstrates your ignorance on the region.

[Schiff for Senate]

Democrats really love that mask mandate version of Hokey Pokey.

Is that why no other county in the country has a mandate including tons of other Democratic-ran ones?

Wow, clearly my county is unique. Only county out of 3000+ to have this mandate in the country? That is impressive, I must say.

Hilarious County

Don't appreciate the jibe at Alameda County. We are one of the best counties in the nation. No more deriding Alameda County in front of me unless you'd like Herkimer County derided right back.

RIP to Barbara Lee, Eric Swalwell and Ro Khanna in November.

I know you're being sarcastic but a.) I don't see how the mask mandate is because of them and b.) they come from 90% and 70% Democratic seats, so if they lose to anybody, it'll be another Democrat anyway.

Take ya masks off assholes!!

Fire fauci now!!!

a.) As BRTD said - lol this has nothing to do with Fauci
b.) I thought you were for people personally deciding if they wanted to wear a mask or not? This seems anethmatic to that, no?

It's honestly pretty funny seeing people outside the Bay Area acting as if people here will riot over these measures. Many people are already adhering to masking still almost everywhere; I went to the DMV today and I'd say >75% including myself were already wearing masks despite mandates having ended months ago. The mandate doesn't cover the gym anyway so I personally don't think it's nearly as egregious as it used to be last year and prior. I usually only don't wear masks indoors when I forget them or when I'm at the gym regardless, so if Santa Clara County followed suit and implemented a mandate I wouldn't particularly care nor would a large segment of the population here. The truth is this area has a significant Asian population that is more than willing to follow mask mandates so you don't see much opposition as you would in similar areas politics-wise.

This is true. I'll be honest when I say I don't see very many people wear masks here in Alameda, but we are very law-and-order type and there will be little to no backlash to the mandate. A few people will obviously flout it but wearing a mask doesn't really matter to most of us. And once again - it doesn't apply to schools, so the main argument I've seen anti-maskers make doesn't apply here.

It's honestly pretty funny seeing people outside the Bay Area acting as if people here will riot over these measures. Many people are already adhering to masking still almost everywhere; I went to the DMV today and I'd say >75% including myself were already wearing masks despite mandates having ended months ago. The mandate doesn't cover the gym anyway so I personally don't think it's nearly as egregious as it used to be last year and prior. I usually only don't wear masks indoors when I forget them or when I'm at the gym regardless, so if Santa Clara County followed suit and implemented a mandate I wouldn't particularly care nor would a large segment of the population here. The truth is this area has a significant Asian population that is more than willing to follow mask mandates so you don't see much opposition as you would in similar areas politics-wise.

More confirmation that absolutely nothing of value would be lost if the Bay Area disappeared tomorrow.

The Bay Area has a great deal to offer, actually. This post demonstrates your ignorance on the region.

Why should we be mandating masks due to an endemic for which there are already vaccines and boosters for? I have nothing against the residents of Alameda County, but I do have something against the unelected bureaucrats who care more about shoving their power down peoples' throats rather than let them make their own decisions. Mask mandates were necessary pre-vaccination, but at this point, it is frankly ridiculous.

Relax, it was not really a serious post (though I don't take too kindly to having my county abused, so let's keep that to a minimum). I also agree a mask mandate seems a little...archaic at this point. I doubt it will impact many people's behaviours one way or another. My family wears a mask when it makes sense to - when there are a lot of people and we aren't eating any food - and we don't when it's not really necessary/sensible. I don't see this mask mandate really changing that.

[Schiff for Senate]

RIP to Barbara Lee, Eric Swalwell and Ro Khanna in November.

I know you're being sarcastic but a.) I don't see how the mask mandate is because of them and b.) they come from 90% and 70% Democratic seats, so if they lose to anybody, it'll be another Democrat anyway.

If the Republican wave gets big enough, there is a chance that all three will lose re-election, particularly Eric Swalwell.

Barbara Jordan is from the second-bluest district in the nation. Unless you think the House will end up 434-1 Republican, Jordan is safe. Her seat is 90% Democratic. No wave and no scandal will take Jordan down (if she does lose to anybody, it'll be another Democrat).

[Schiff for Senate]

RIP to Barbara Lee, Eric Swalwell and Ro Khanna in November.

I know you're being sarcastic but a.) I don't see how the mask mandate is because of them and b.) they come from 90% and 70% Democratic seats, so if they lose to anybody, it'll be another Democrat anyway.

If the Republican wave gets big enough, there is a chance that all three will lose re-election, particularly Eric Swalwell.

Barbara Jordan is from the second-bluest district in the nation. Unless you think the House will end up 434-1 Republican, Jordan is safe. Her seat is 90% Democratic. No wave and no scandal will take Jordan down (if she does lose to anybody, it'll be another Democrat).

She probably survives even the worst Republican wave then. Eric Swalwell I think could be vulnerable considering that he is always one of the biggest targets of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. Also, Eric Swalwell iirc has some ethics issues that could be easy ammunition for his Republican opponent.

If he loses (which would make Dule's day), it will also be to another Democrat. Extremely unlikely though.