Bill Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Do you understand why they’re being asked to take a test Asp? Bill 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Unfortunately, there is a large minority of Neanderthals who cannot comprehend the basic requirements for restricting the spread of this virus. They are already predicting a return to over-crowded beaches this Summer, with no masks being worn, no social distancing and tons of rubbish left on beaches. This of course will keep the virus in play, give rise to fresh variants, that will exceed the "R" rate by the Autumn, and require another lock down by Winter. 😷 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 I rest my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 RIP 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Observer II said: Unfortunately, there is a large minority of Neanderthals who cannot comprehend the basic requirements for restricting the spread of this virus. They are already predicting a return to over-crowded beaches this Summer, with no masks being worn, no social distancing and tons of rubbish left on beaches. This of course will keep the virus in play, give rise to fresh variants, that will exceed the "R" rate by the Autumn, and require another lock down by Winter. 😷 Not often I agree with you obs but i'm afraid I feel the same 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 That could happen if too many throw cautions to the wind and don’t follow the guidance but providing the majority remain sensible, we might be ok. I’m sure when they did all the maths to predict the effects, that they would have taken the Neanderthals into account and there’s always the option to delay relaxations if the numbers are going too far off track. Bill 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 We had a socially distant drink with some friends last night at the back of a pub where germs could not live . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused52 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Bill said: Do you understand why they’re being asked to take a test Asp? Bill 😊 Quiet isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, Confused52 said: Quiet isn't it? The point I was making wasn't about why the tests are being done but rather the way that the rules are being changed from one day to another, i.e. a bloke can be fined for being on Clapham Common one day and the next he is applauded for it. A point that you and Bill both conveniently avoid addressing, but hey what do I know - I don't have the technical expertise of you guys to express an opinion apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Well Asp are you seriously saying there’s no difference between breaking the law and queuing for a test if it’s done in the same place? That’s the sort of thinking I’d expect I’d expect from an adolescent on drugs, not an educated mature person such as yourself. Some of the stuff you’re coming out with on this subject is so far off the mark that it makes reasonable debate impossible. Bill 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Bill said: Well Asp are you seriously saying there’s no difference between breaking the law and queuing for a test if it’s done in the same place? That’s the sort of thinking I’d expect I’d expect from an adolescent on drugs, not an educated mature person such as yourself. Some of the stuff you’re coming out with on this subject is so far off the mark that it makes reasonable debate impossible. Bill 😊 In your opinion, because it's only your opinion. Why was the law in place if not to stop people gathering together, and supposedly stopping the spread of a virus? So why is it logical to change that law overnight? Can the virus read, or somehow divine that one day it can infect people in that place but the next day it can't? It's the same muddled thinking that says you can buy clothes in the Asda but not in a clothes shop, you can go for a walk in the park but can't stop for a rest on a park bench during that walk. It's all a nonsense and you know it. Rich pickings for the Karens and certain police forces, but not sensible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused52 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 2 hours ago, asperity said: The point I was making wasn't about why the tests are being done but rather the way that the rules are being changed from one day to another, i.e. a bloke can be fined for being on Clapham Common one day and the next he is applauded for it. A point that you and Bill both conveniently avoid addressing, but hey what do I know - I don't have the technical expertise of you guys to express an opinion apparently. I just said it was quiet. There was no comment about what you said. If you want an answer it would be that the law has not changed - queueing for a coronavirus test hast been legal throughout. The rest of it - no comment. As we go by - you avoided the question - which was "Do you understand why they’re being asked to take a test Asp?". Just saying because you picked me up on not answering, which I did. The bit containing absurd was a comment as well as the answer. No expertise is required to express an opinion so stop trying to stop us having an opinion you don't agree with, that is a "woke" characteristic which I thought you didn't agree with. Amazing what I get wrong eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 41 minutes ago, Confused52 said: I just said it was quiet. There was no comment about what you said. If you want an answer it would be that the law has not changed - queueing for a coronavirus test hast been legal throughout. The rest of it - no comment. As we go by - you avoided the question - which was "Do you understand why they’re being asked to take a test Asp?". Just saying because you picked me up on not answering, which I did. The bit containing absurd was a comment as well as the answer. No expertise is required to express an opinion so stop trying to stop us having an opinion you don't agree with, that is a "woke" characteristic which I thought you didn't agree with. Amazing what I get wrong eh? I'm not trying to stop anyone having an opinion, but any opinion I have is seemingly wrong because my opinions don't concur with the mainstream. Figure that one out. To answer your question, they are looking for cases of the South African variant in the area, so they think it's a good idea to get everyone out of their homes and mingle together (socially distanced of course, no neanderthals in London are there?) The idea that queuing for a covid test is "legal" but being in the same place if you aren't queuing for a covid test is illegal obviously doesn't strike you as being slightly absurd. Well you're welcome to your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Seems the virus is having a field day in the EU at the moment, which makes one wonder why they are even talking about holidays abroad. 😷 As for testing, I fail to see how mass testing solves anything, unless you have enforced and supervised isolation for the negatives. The point of test and trace imo, is to identify sources in the early stages of an outbreak and also as a screening check to safeguard high risk areas. 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 9 hours ago, asperity said: 'm not trying to stop anyone having an opinion, but any opinion I have is seemingly wrong because my opinions don't concur with the mainstream. Figure that one out. Think it comes under the heading of "debate" and the "premise" that the majority is "right". Opinions are opinions and nothing more, they may be based on known fact or what some bloke told our Brian down the pub after a few beers.They maybe based total lies. They are, however, just opinions and as such unique to each individual, even those opinions that apparently agree with your own will not be exactly the same as your individual opinion. People are different so opinions are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 An assessment of who was right and who was wrong, will come at the end of this pandemic, if it does end. Town was crowded today, with mainly young folk walking around aimlessly, pub gardens chocker - walking with Neanderthals. 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Observer II said: Town was crowded today, with mainly young folk walking around aimlessly, pub gardens chocker - walking with Neanderthals. 😷 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Seems a viral cocktail has just arrived from India - here we go again. 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 So young people, who are at next to no risk from this virus, are out enjoying the fine weather. What's the problem with this? I'm honestly perplexed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 I agree with Asp on this.😲 Given the numbers have dropped (probably better than anticipated) then it’s only right to lift the restrictions as promised to allow some outdoor socialising and drinking, especially on a day like today when the weather is so nice. It’s certainly not going to help reduce the spread of the virus but as long as it doesn’t make it any worse, then the benefits in terms of mental health and wellbeing are probably worth it. All that said, I’ll be giving it a bit longer yet as I’ve just been past a couple of pubs and both were a bit too crowded for my liking and with the Mrs now having to isolate for a while it wouldn’t make any sense anyway. Bill 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 We've now got cases of an "Indian" variant in the UK - so how did it get to the UK from India ? 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 The lone ranger springs to mind....."poppadom poppadom poppadom .dom dom."......🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 I can't believe Boris is still planning to go to India for trade talks despite the situation there. He's going to have to do the hotel quarantine when he gets back even though he's already had the virus and the vaccinations, totally bonkers. Plus given the situation with the Indian variant both here and in India, why on earth is it still not on the red list? Even more bonkers! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Seems par for the course now. The rules are for us plebs while the ruling classes do what they want (apart from Her Maj who is following the rules). There's a video of Hancock walking up Downing Street with his mask on in the fresh air, as soon as he gets through the door of number 10 (an enclosed space with, dare I guess, more than the statutory 6 others) he whips off the mask. It's all show with no sense or logic behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 The longer I live, the more convinced am I that this planet is used by other planets as a lunatic asylum. G.B.Shaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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