dcfc2007 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 https://thecritic.co.uk/has-the-government-over-reacted-to-the-coronavirus-crisis/ ''People are killed by economic downturns just as surely as they are by pandemics and more years of life will be lost than saved if the lockdown is prolonged. The Government should end it as soon as possible and encourage people to return to work, limiting social distancing measures to the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Right-wing outrage merchant Toby Young has today once again been panned for writing an idiotic article, this time about coronavirus. In a column for Critic Magazine, Young essentially says that the government shouldn’t be spending so much on saving people from coronavirus. https://scramnews.com/toby-young-heartless-article-coronavirus-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 55 minutes ago, dcfc2007 said: https://thecritic.co.uk/has-the-government-over-reacted-to-the-coronavirus-crisis/ ''People are killed by economic downturns just as surely as they are by pandemics and more years of life will be lost than saved if the lockdown is prolonged. The Government should end it as soon as possible and encourage people to return to work, limiting social distancing measures to the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.'' That man is a complete prick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Just a reminder that it's almost When you come across posts about a cure for COVID-19, bars reopening, the government closing down TF or the most popular go go girls accepting 200 baht for L/T, keep in mind what day it is. Check and double-check the source of the info before taking either a jump for joy or balcony dive. Snopes has a decent list of debunked rumors and hoaxes. The first version was published Feb. 28, but has been has been regularly updated since then. New hoaxes and fake news have been added as they occur. Evil The Coronavirus Collection: Fact-Checking COVID-19 As the potentially deadly virus spread from Wuhan, China, to the rest of the world, misinformation tagged along. BRANDON ECHTER (PUBLISHED 28 FEBRUARY 2020) In late December 2019, a new coronavirus was discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan. As the disease eventually dubbed COVID-19 spread from that region to the rest of the world, something else came with it — an “infodemic” of rumors and misinformation. Here’s a compilation of claims we’ve fact-checked so far, separated by category: Origins and Spread Prevention and Treatments Prevention and Treatments II International Response U.S. Government Response Trump and the Pandemic Conspiracy Theories and ‘Predictions’ Memes and Misinformation Viral Videos Business and Industry Entertainment For the latest information about the coronavirus and COVID-19, visit the CDC or WHO websites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfc2007 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Over 1600 euro for a seat on one of the few remaining flights back to Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Good to see a good percentage in the US are now taking this seriously. Most Americans Say Coronavirus Outbreak Has Impacted Their Lives About nine-in-ten U.S. adults (91%) say that, given the current situation, they would feel uncomfortable attending a crowded party. Roughly three-quarters (77%) would not want to eat out at a restaurant. In the midst of a presidential election year, about two-thirds (66%) say they wouldn’t feel comfortable going to a polling place to vote. And smaller but still substantial shares express discomfort even with going to the grocery store (42%) or visiting with a close friend or family member in their home (38%). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binlid Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Meanwhile here in Wales the goat population of the Great Orme in North Wales are coming down from the hillsides into the town of Llanduddno and forraging in peoples gardens probably because of the lack of people about. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I'm just glad I can still get my Scottish paper delivered. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Measures in Holland extended from April 6th until 28th at least.. Deadliest day so far with 175 casualties. A total lockdown is still an option if the number of people in ICU would reach critical limits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Binlid said: Meanwhile here in Wales the goat population of the Great Orme in North Wales are coming down from the hillsides into the town of Llanduddno and forraging in peoples gardens probably because of the lack of people about. Hope there ain't a big Muslim population there as rape offences will skyrocket. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 13 year old boy dies https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52114476?at_custom3=%40BBCBreaking&at_campaign=64&at_custom1=[post+type]&at_custom4=11387F36-7388-11EA-9C96-68BA923C408C&at_custom2=twitter&at_medium=custom7 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) LINK Edited March 31, 2020 by Evil Penevil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, galenkia said: Hope there ain't a big Muslim population there as rape offences will skyrocket. Those goats look well able to defend themselves. Evil 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers4Life Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Binlid said: Meanwhile here in Wales the goat population of the Great Orme in North Wales are coming down from the hillsides into the town of Llanduddno and forraging in peoples gardens probably because of the lack of people about. That's the only thing I miss about my Jamaican ex-wife since our divorce 18 years ago. She made the most delicious Jamaican style curried goat with rice and beans. I would never be able to duplicate preparing that dish if I tried and never have. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, Steelers4Life said: That's the only thing I miss about my Jamaican ex-wife since our divorce 18 years ago. She made the most delicious Jamaican style curried goat with rice and beans. I would never be able to duplicate preparing that dish if I tried and never have. Would buy it from a Jamaican shop in Shepherds Bush sometimes on the way back from football. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stillearly Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2020 Nor sure about waste ... there's three of those masks I would happily wear 😷 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Stillearly said: 13 year old boy dies https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52114476?at_custom3=%40BBCBreaking&at_campaign=64&at_custom1=[post+type]&at_custom4=11387F36-7388-11EA-9C96-68BA923C408C&at_custom2=twitter&at_medium=custom7 Wonder what Toby Young has to say about that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) This is social distancing in every sense of the phrase! Evil Las Vegas Parking Lot Turned Into "Homeless Shelter" With Social Distancing Markers Homeless people sleep in a parking lot with spaces marked for social distancing in Las Vegas. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters City says parking lot marked to distance residents from each other was best option after virus forced another shelter to close Images of homeless people sleeping in a converted parking lot in Las Vegas have sparked criticism, even as the city officials describe an “emergency situation” and say the solution was the best option after another shelter was forced to close amid the coronavirus crisis. Over the weekend, authorities in Las Vegas needed to find additional sleeping space for the city’s sizable homeless population when a 500-bed overnight shelter closed after a client tested positive for the new coronavirus. Officials turned a parking lot into a makeshift shelter, saying spaces for sleeping were drawn 6 ft apart in observance of federal social distancing guidelines. (READ MORE) Edited March 31, 2020 by Evil Penevil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 41 minutes ago, Evil Penevil said: This is social distancing in every sense of the phrase! Evil Las Vegas Parking Lot Turned Into "Homeless Shelter" With Social Distancing Markers Homeless people sleep in a parking lot with spaces marked for social distancing in Las Vegas. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters City says parking lot marked to distance residents from each other was best option after virus forced another shelter to close Images of homeless people sleeping in a converted parking lot in Las Vegas have sparked criticism, even as the city officials describe an “emergency situation” and say the solution was the best option after another shelter was forced to close amid the coronavirus crisis. Over the weekend, authorities in Las Vegas needed to find additional sleeping space for the city’s sizable homeless population when a 500-bed overnight shelter closed after a client tested positive for the new coronavirus. Officials turned a parking lot into a makeshift shelter, saying spaces for sleeping were drawn 6 ft apart in observance of federal social distancing guidelines. (READ MORE) And somebody is proud of organizing that ? Parking people on an open air parking lot ? What about sanitary conditions ? There is no gym, indoor stadium, halls, etc available ? I doubt this kind of stuff would be accepted in Europe ! Shame ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Was pleased to see @galenkia did a wee face time music for his Camden Goth crew! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqualung Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Any bms pissed of at some comparisons regarding covid? BBC have now stated more Americans have died of covid than 9/11. Sorry if I'm being insensitive but I think that comparison is a just bloody stupid. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalliwag Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, Aqualung said: Any bms pissed of at some comparisons regarding covid? BBC have now stated more Americans have died of covid than 9/11. Sorry if I'm being insensitive but I think that comparison is a just bloody stupid. It is stupid,but it’s a sound bight that sells. I hate everything to do with it at present. Im spending more and more time away from anything Corona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Aqualung said: Any bms pissed of at some comparisons regarding covid? BBC have now stated more Americans have died of covid than 9/11. Sorry if I'm being insensitive but I think that comparison is a just bloody stupid. The same media has been saying that the China numbers are not reliable, (can't trtust them commies...) but use them systematically in headlines like "US now more victims than China" It's all fecking sensationalism, nothing to do with reporting, everything is about grabbing the attention and selling papers and ads for bog paper.... My TV is NEVER on (except for Netflix or Youtube movies). A look morning and evening at the main online news sites is enough. Although the Guardian probably has a record, since weeks ALL their headlines are Cvirus related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Crazy story I just read about, happened about 5 hours drive north of me. Two aboriginal men, who just wanted to feed their families after both losing their jobs, were murdered while they hunted. GoFundMe has already raised over $30K https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/2-killed-rural-alberta-road-hunting-covid19-layoffs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalliwag Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Pretty good indicator of things. IMG_2909.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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