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You described the pandemic as social media hyperbole so don't now pretend you thought stronger action should have been taken because you want to spin some bullshit narrative that the government is "weak and liberal" and can't take strong action because of social media criticism.

That's true. Trump and Brexit have damaged politics beyond repair. And yes, before anyone mentions it Iraq didn't help.

I haven't had a chance to look into it but obviously the government has gotten PR agencies to perform dubious tasks on their behalf and have put out false narratives on social media before. That didn't have much of a negative effect so I guess it doesn't matter either way.

This is horrifying and should bring down the government in any sane country. This is akin to the Chinese governments propaganda.

This too shall pass Pipkin. It sounded like you probably have a decent pension sat waiting for you so speak to Grendel or any of the many people who offered. Don't give in. The sun will shine again.

I'm sure she'll get the same grief DA got and if anyone on the left criticises her the right won't fall over themselves to scream racism like they do any other time she's criticised.

Yes, as I said the other day it's amazing how often we are being asked to believe in two conflicting things.

Yes, the situation at JLR seems very perilous.

Maybe you're right and some harsh criticism will cut through but it's objectively correct that Starmer has been criticised for what he has said. I assume he is trying to take the middle ground, whether or not that will be wise long term I do not know. I agree with you regarding civil discourse...

Looking at this infographic from a Mail online article and it looks like it is based on the artwork of the board game Pandemic.

The government has not shit itself it is just following the science which is mixed on the effectiveness of toilets.

Yes quite, I was being facetious as "not comparing apples and oranges" and such is so frequently being used as a get out for any questioning of how well the government has handled things.

On that, and going back to the governments communication, it was telling the other day when a journalist mentioned that France were including care home deaths in their stats and if we did the same we'd have somewhat higher deaths than they have. Of course, the journalist was quickly pointed out...

Yes that is the only thing I can think of. Of course, that would be comparing apples and bananas and we would never do that would we? ;)

Only thing you could do with the boomers is try and outdo the tories at their targeted messaging and spend millions on pretend think tanks and campaign groups. I doubt that will ever work now the boomers are living through their WW2 by staying at home, watching TV and clapping and can now...

Does anybody else think the governments criteria for easing lock down is somewhat foolish considering they have spent the last few weeks telling us we have adequate PPE and any lack is just NHS staff feeling like they can't get enough of it and they are now saying testing is not being used to...

In fairness Astute I don't think policies make a dammed bit of difference these days. It's all personality, perception and framing.

In fairness to Starmer even his very even handed comment that now isn't a time for political point scoring but the government needs to be held to account was reported out of context and described as political point scoring. Presumably he is trying to walk a very fine line. The tories have...

In fairness to the journalists they have to keep asking the same questions with different wording because the government never answers them. I am becoming increasingly frustrated and worried about the governments communication. I struggle to watch the daily press conference because there is...

I don't know what you mean with your middle sentence? Before you do anything make sure you turn off the circuit breaker for the ring main so you don't give yourself a shock. It's hard to see what is going where in the first picture but as I recall you you tend to have a permanent live line...