How are things across the pond Chap?

[Some Schmo]

What about Klan rallies or White Citizens Council Meetings?

Remember when the Klan was all about holding their rallies outside and wearing masks?

[Chap]

you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 people outside, including in a garden or a public space – this is called the ‘rule of 6’
businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-Secure manner, other than those which remain closed by law, such as nightclubs
pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals
hospitality businesses selling food or drink for consumption on their premises are required to:
provide table service only, in premises which sell alcohol

What does alcohol have to do with Covid transmission?

Well, how about because people who get together to drink alcohol (especially without also eating) tend to be affected in ways which cause them to be generally less cautious than they would otherwise be, as well as making them tend to talk louder and (when they have got a bit of a skinful) spray saliva drops on those close to them.

That's one dumb question answered. Quite enough for me.

[canpakes]

What does alcohol have to do with Covid transmission?

Well, how about because people who get together to drink alcohol (especially without also eating) tend to be affected in ways which cause them to be generally less cautious than they would otherwise be, as well as making them tend to talk louder and (when they have got a bit of a skinful) spray saliva drops on those close to them.

That's one dumb question answered. Quite enough for me.

Chap, would another reason be that with bars closed, some folks looking to socialize as they did in those settings would just choose to congregate in hotels or restaurants, ordering primarily drinks? In other words, they’d substitute one venue for another while carrying on with the same social behavior that is needing to be restricted. Hence the rule that drinks will be served with meals only, which keeps patronage more limited to folks who are looking to dine rather than only drink. The social behaviors involved in both have some important differences.

[Chap]

Chap, would another reason be that with bars closed, some folks looking to socialize as they did in those settings would just choose to congregate in hotels or restaurants, ordering primarily drinks? In other words, they’d substitute one venue for another while carrying on with the same social behavior that is needing to be restricted. Hence the rule that drinks will be served with meals only, which keeps patronage more limited to folks who are looking to dine rather than only drink. The social behaviors involved in both have some important differences.

Indeed yes. And experience has also taught those making the rules that when the bars are closed, people may buy a stack of 6-packs and invite a bunch of friends home to party, which creates the most intense virus-spreading conditions possible. Hence the first rule for tier 2 is:

You must not socialise with anyone you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place

Tough as these rules are, a rather large proportion of UK citizens claim to do their best to follow them, and at least half think they will reduce the incidence of the virus.

https://www.ipsos.com/ipsos-mori/en-uk/ ... d-covid-19

As usual, we hear far more noise from the minority of people who object to taking precautions, either because they have libertarian objections to being told to wear masks etc. for the benefit of others, or because they think the virus is just a fiction and it is really 5G that is killing people. But most people just wish it was all over (like I do), and till then are determined to do their best to get through while being the best citizens they can.

[ajax18]

Hell, South Korea has controlled major outbreaks without lockdowns because their people listen to and follow the direction of their leaders.

North Korea has zero cases of Covid thanks to the Dear Leader.

If you thought the United States had strict lockdown protocols, wait until you hear about what’s going on in North Korea.

According to reports from South Korea’s spy agency, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a lockdown for the entire capital city of Pyongyang, banned fishing at sea, and has even called for the execution of at least two people in an effort to protect his borders from the coronavirus.

Kim also reportedly told North Korean diplomats around the world not to act in any way that could potentially provoke the United States and is gearing up for a different approach toward North Korea from the media’s president-elect Joe Biden.

Ha Tae-keung, one of the lawmakers briefed by South Korean officials, said Kim is displaying “excessive anger” and taking “irrational measures” in fear that the pandemic will bring economic turmoil to North Korea. One of the people executed last month was reportedly a high-profile currency changer in the nation’s capital, who Kim blamed for the falling exchange rate of the North Korean currency.

For the last 9 months, North Korea has boasted that the government has not found a single case of COVID-19 within its borders, a claim that has been widely contested by observers and experts around the world. Despite this, the country has still been forced to close its border with its largest trading partner: China. North Korea’s current trade with China has totaled only about 25 percent of the numbers it did last year, a massive blow to the North Korean economy, according to Just The News.

https://thegreggjarrett.com/do-or-die-n ... -of-covid/

[Moksha]

Remember when the Klan was all about holding their rallies outside and wearing masks?

I guess it takes something on the magnitude of COVID-19 to make the Klan go maskless.

[ajax18]

I guess it takes something on the magnitude of COVID-19 to make the Klan go maskless.

Only Antifa thugs think their cloth masks work? No, more than likely they already had a supply along with their hoodies used for night time thieving and mostly peaceful protests. Gotta get around those pesky security cameras somehow.

[Some Schmo]

I guess it takes something on the magnitude of COVID-19 to make the Klan go maskless.

Only Antifa thugs think their cloth masks work? No, more than likely they already had a supply along with their hoodies used for night time thieving and mostly peaceful protests. Gotta get around those pesky security cameras somehow.

Wow, that was funny for several reasons:

- You felt the need to defend the Klan
- Insulting the Klan obviously upset you
- You can't help show how damned racist you are again
- You feel the need to make something up because nothing exists on the left like the KKK

It's hilarious that you are so damned desperate to lash out at those who've noticed you're a racist piece of crap that you respond to something real with another of your fantasies.

You pathetic lying loser. Typical Trumptard.

[ajax18]

Only Antifa thugs think their cloth masks work? No, more than likely they already had a supply along with their hoodies used for night time thieving and mostly peaceful protests. Gotta get around those pesky security cameras somehow.

Wow, that was funny for several reasons:

- You felt the need to defend the Klan
- Insulting the Klan obviously upset you
- You can't help show how freakin’ racist you are again
- You feel the need to make something up because nothing exists on the left like the KKK

It's hilarious that you are so freakin’ desperate to lash out at those who've noticed you're a racist piece of crap that you respond to something real with another of your fantasies.

You pathetic lying loser. Typical Trumptard.

Do you think your opinion ever mattered to me?

[Some Schmo]

Do you think your opinion ever mattered to me?

Nope.

Chronically selfish people are too psychologically broken to feel the shame they would if they were decent human beings. My comments aren't for you. They're about you.

We all know you ignore everything you read which has the audacity to contain facts. Of course you can't process my posts.