WashYourHands wrote: » Nothing screams privileged more than thinking these guidelines are too hard.
ITman88 wrote: » I’ve agreed with nearly all your posts so far. However, I can assure you the upgrade of the law will not effect the actions of that minority
Pretzill wrote: » FFS Godwin's Law already
normanoffside wrote: » I bet if you were in Germany in the 1930's you'd have been listening to your walls, twitching the curtains and reporting to the Gestapo. This is not the Irish way.
Jurgen Klopp wrote: » Our local Gardai turned a blind eye when the middle aged Dublin waggons and Limerick knacks went screaming to the Gardai
Tell me how wrote: » What percentage of people (ballpark) fall in to the category of this being a crippling scenario, or it being an inconvenience? There is absolutely no doubt but that there are some who are really struggling, but that does not mean we should ignore the situation at hand and the fact that in Ireland, the vast majority are not. Not even close.
boetstark wrote: » When this is over just maybe Ireland will be a better more caring society
BanditLuke wrote: » FG gone right up in my estimation after tonight tbh. They are doing an outstanding job.
lainey_d_123 wrote: » This is an indication of privilege. You think someone living in a tiny flat in a tower block, in severe distress, with OCD or severe depression gives a flying f**k about having the internet at home? If they're feeling up to using it at all, they're probably googling about the virus and making themselves feel even worse. If you're well enough and comfortable enough to be able to focus on watching a Netflix series or baking bread, you should realise that not everyone is in the same boat. You're looking at this from your own perspective, of having the comfort and the luxuries to just enjoy a bit of downtime. I don't know why so many people keep insisting that those who are suffering are 'snowflakes' or spoiled, when the reality is the complete opposite. Those who are suffering are the most likely to have mental and physical health problems, be living in poverty, in inadequate cramped housing with no outside space, or with abusive partners or family.
Tenzor07 wrote: » Meet the stick: https://www.thejournal.ie/simon-harris-gardai-covid-19-restrictions-5069486-Apr2020/
Cork Boy 53 wrote: » They took their eyes off the ball at the beginning of this ****storm but in fairness they have stepped up to the plate over the last 4 weeks or so.
Pretzill wrote: » But the restrictions may actually get tougher - so putting the last two weeks into perspective is important.
niallo27 wrote: » Much warmer climate down there for last month or so, I wonder is this a factor as well. Like the flu it may be more prevalent in winter months, I am not comparing it to the flu before people lose the plot.
Jurgen Klopp wrote: » Australia who is rapidly seeing rates fall after their measures, are already planning to try and infect the young and healthy at a steady pace in order to boost immunityhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8196229/Coronavirus-plan-expose-young-healthy-Australians-boost-immunity.html
Pretzill wrote: » Priviledge? What are you on about? We aren't even two weeks into what is a soft lockdown (no-one is hitting us with sticks yet.) Some will find it easier than others for sure, but it's been a hard time for most, and especially scary. But two weeks, get some perspective.
Pete_Cavan wrote: » I don't think anyone has an issue with these two weeks and accept it as necessary to flatten the curve. Another week or two on top is broadly accepted, followed by months of less severe restrictions. It is the idea of months of the current restrictions which people have a serious issue with. Presenting it as people complaining about just these two weeks is arguing a point nobody made. People calling for the restrictions to remain for as long as it takes always seem to revert to this argument!
housemouse wrote: » The poster you are replying to, Terrydel, has an objection to anyone mentioning numbers which undermine his point of view. He will accuse you of reducing human life to "cells on a spreadsheet".
Nermal wrote: » There's only one: managed infection of the majority of the population. Maintaining an R0 below 1 will just be too costly. Spend that money building our capability to treat. Try to undo the fear and panic we have engendered.
housemouse wrote: » 16 people thanked me for my post, which was full of facts. All you did was provide the predictable abuse which comes from people who are emotionally unable to deal with differing points of view. Bye bye.
Pretzill wrote: » Priviledge? What are you on about? We aren't even two weeks into what is a soft lockdown (no-one is hitting us with sticks yet.) .
Those who are convicted face a maximum of six months in prison and a fine of €2,500.
User142 wrote: » Nothing screams privileged more than thinking these guidelines aren't too hard.
ITman88 wrote: » 48 deaths in Australia in a month???
