Corona Virus

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  1. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Interesting
     
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  2. b_badger

    b_badger Active Member

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    I've only watched the first hour, good stuff, I love that these kind of interviews are available on YouTube, legacy media just couldn't do it, I mean, actually allowing someone to talk and answer questions, such a rebellious idea.

    OK, it takes 90mins, but if you're interested in something, this is what you want.
     
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  3. Wessa

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    I watched the full 1.5hs. Not only is the guy a good interviewer, Danielle provided an inspirational and personal insight on how Chinia behaved in the early stages of the covid-19 crisis and the impact it had on America and how it has dealt with the crisis. It provides some really useful information on where it all started.... Thanks for posting.
     
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  4. b_badger

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    yes, I've watched it all now, I think she's right about Gold too, governments are going to print their way out of this.
     
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  5. stinger

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    I cant claim to be an expert about this but.. my niece has been teaching in Hong Kong for 3 years. My sister and her husband were due to visit on 5th Feb, long before that she was begging them not to go, they didnt in the end. Like everyone else in the West they were saying it will be okay, its only old people... the replies were, in summary, please dont, its everyone over 40, you in the west dont have the first idea how bad this is...
     
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  6. Old dumb arse

    Old dumb arse Noble Member

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    Just did a Google search on population density, Manhattan NY density 67,000 per square mile, London about 12,000 per square mile. Me on the outskirts of the states biggest city rated at 590 per square mile. And heck I hated the crowds here. Overall my states population density is 6 per square mile. Can I comprehend this data, hell no.
     
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  7. steve lovatt

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    Unbelievable! The World Health Organisation (WHO) is backing the reopening of China's wet markets! WTF :mad::mad:
     
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  8. Steve Hill

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    Jesus, have they seen these places? I have to say my reaction to a few of their decisions has been WTF, and they're health experts? :mad:
     
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  9. Wessa

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    We are unlikely to find out the truth of what went on, but I agree that the WHO is not showering itself in glory at the moment.
     
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  10. b_badger

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    Need a little caution where the WHO is concerned, we don't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Like with many corrupt organisations, it's the few at the top that is the problem, there are many very dedicated staff in WHO which don't deserve this.

    However, Trump can't demand a change in leadership, the left will accuse him of abusing his power, but a cleanout of the top levels of WHO is required, it says a lot that the top guy has not resigned for this failure. If he were to resign, Trump may change tack.
     
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  11. Doc Strange

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    The WHO has become more dependent upon Chinese money in recent years as the US hasn't been putting in what it had previously committed to put in.

    China has therefore found it easier to lean on the WHO to get it to take the China line. Shutting out Taiwan from recent discussions when the country had done so well at combating the virus being a shameful recent example.

    As the US has retreated from a global leadership role, China is positioning itself to take its place, but if it does it will always put China first.

    DS
     
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  12. Wessa

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    This is true of all countries, so no surprises......
     
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  13. Old dumb arse

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    Just as authorities predicted, people would get together for an Easter celebration in spite of advice, and a new spike of cases. Religion and logic is a dangerous mix appearantly
     
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  14. tcbandituk

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  15. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    One positive I've noticed, because the chicken farm down the road (about a mile away) has shut down due to the reduced demand there has been a distinct lack of flies coming into the house :cool::cool:
     
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  16. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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  17. tcbandituk

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    Couldn't get much more vague :rolleyes:
     
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  18. steve lovatt

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    If you are already in the shop to buy food, what the f*ck does it matter what else you buy? Can't buy paint or brushes - what a load of b*llocks!
    Are the police going to patrol the middle aisle in Aldi and Lidl? :mad:
     
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  19. crispey

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    If you want to spend extended periods outside and do office work take your laptop and join a queue outside a supermarket
     
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  20. BonnieCat

    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

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    Looks like the UK has got another 3 week lockdown. Might be the same here. We’ll find out next week
     
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