Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics) (5 Viewers)

shmmeee

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It’s not though is it? I’m sorry that people died, I’m sorry that more could have been done and wasn’t, I’m sorry people suffered

you know empathy

His sort are taught early on it’s a sign of weakness along with all other human emotion aside from “banter”. It’s a schoolboy coping mechanism rife in the sorts of places he grew up.
 

Sky Blue Pete

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His sort are taught early on it’s a sign of weakness along with all other human emotion aside from “banter”. It’s a schoolboy coping mechanism rife in the sorts of places he grew up.
Yeah and to be fair my mum was the same yesterday. And sometimes sorry is misused as a whatever. For me it’s one of the most powerful and misused words in our language
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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Probably because an apology also reads like an admission of guilt.

Certainly it is construed as such in the ongoing power battle. Whichever way the other parties would jump on it as proof of incompetence.

I remember one of the things I was told by one of my first bosses was never admit a mistake as it's seen as weakness. Didn't agree with him then, don't agree with it now.

The only way we get better is to admit when we're wrong and learn from it. Hence why G is still wrong so often.

Somehow we need to factor in that mistakes will be made, especially if things are unfamiliar or new.

I think the problem with this is that a lot of the mistakes during the pandemic weren't 'honest' mistakes and were not done with the best interests of the people at heart. Failure to stop travel or implement lockdown was done with political motivation rather than public safety. A lot of the response to dealing with it was done with economic motivation in enriching friends and donors more than providing what was needed to deal with the crisis.

So in this instance guilt is an apt word because they knew they should have taken different actions and chose not to, knowing full well people would die as a result.
 

Evo1883

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How TF I've not caught covid is beyond me

Don't know how good my immune system is , but so far it feels like my body is pushing covid away like
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Tommo1993

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How TF I've not caught covid is beyond me

Don't know how good my immune system is , but so far it feels like my body is pushing covid away like
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Mine has been a lot better over the last 4 years since working outdoors in all the elements (predominately in previous job). I expected to pick it up at some point having still mixed with loads of people. Maybe I have unknowingly. Touch wood it stays away. Hope your girl is better now.
 

Evo1883

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Mine has been a lot better over the last 4 years since working outdoors in all the elements (predominately in previous job). I expected to pick it up at some point having still mixed with loads of people. Maybe I have unknowingly. Touch wood it stays away. Hope your girl is better now.

Yea missus full of it at the moment , daughter is edging closer to her 10 days
 

Sick Boy

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How TF I've not caught covid is beyond me

Don't know how good my immune system is , but so far it feels like my body is pushing covid away like
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My girlfriend got 2 really nasty colds over the space of 4 weeks recently and I didn’t get either - some of us seem to have stronger immune systems 😎
 

Sick Boy

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Heading over your way next Easter, what will the likely entry requirements be do you think?
At the moment it’s a rapid antigen and fully vaccinated. Would imagine the fully vaccinated requirement will still be there. Oh and the Italy version of the EU passenger locator.
You’re also supposed to register with the local health authority - PM me at the time and I will help with that.
 

Johnnythespider

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The arse covering begins


I guess that’s the bonus of Boris being in the proverbial holiday fridge. If he’s hiding you get to cover your own arse before he has the chance to blame you.
I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest Johnson dithered and delayed just as much as he could.
 

Evo1883

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baldy

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How TF I've not caught covid is beyond me

Don't know how good my immune system is , but so far it feels like my body is pushing covid away like
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You’re not the only one…I’ve not had it either but I’m not incredibly amazed or in awe about why I’ve not caught it
 

Evo1883

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You’re not the only one…I’ve not had it either but I’m not incredibly amazed or in awe about why I’ve not caught it

It's surprising to me .. simply for the fact its in my house and I've been interacting closely for 5 days with my partner before she actually found out her PCR was positive... hence , I'm amazed
 

Sbarcher

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Whatever next?
GPs to be given cash (bribes) to see more patients face to face (just like they used to!)
The hospital where my wife works yesterday had a queue of 98 people in A&E, the vast majority referred by their GP after a telephone "consultation".
After a quick check and either a prescription or re-assurance thet were sent off on their way.
This should be the job of the GP not clogging up Accident and Emergency units - the clue to their main purpose is in their title!
I've no doubt those same GPs are happy to socialise face to face in bars and restaurants with friends and colleagues but are reluctant to carry out their paid professions.
Makes my piss boil (maybe I should see a GP).
 
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