polesheep wrote: » The US are saying that they expect to hit peak on Sunday. If true, it suggests that we are not being told the truth here in Ireland. I would love to see the stats excluding the nursing homes.
TheCitizen wrote: » I'm commenting on him and others (you included) that keep saying there are some who are secretly enjoying the restrictions and that is informing some of the decision making and attitudes on the wider implications of this. They're not, get that out of your head.
brutes1 wrote: » Empty hospitals - where is the crisis?
ITman88 wrote: » Exactly, we have dealt with far worse than Covid without shutting the country down and entering a police state.
Thelonious Monk wrote: » I think you're all underestimating people anyway, people have dealt with far worse.
KrustyUCC wrote: » Good that you're well able to cope Others in similar circumstances to you are not
Thelonious Monk wrote: » I'm currently the only family member in Ireland right now, parents and brother in different countries with no way of getting back if they wanted. Can't see friends either or partner, we don't live together. But Jasus it's a few weeks of your life, we'll manage.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » People find themselves in the strangest situation they have ever encountered in their lives, what gives you the right to tell anyone how they should act? If their comments irritate you why not scroll by?
brutes1 wrote: » Absolutely Major damage being done Elderly parents getting older without seeing family and in despair Children without school 30% of the country out of work# People afraid to talk to each other and suspicious minds No proper testing Empty hospitals - where is the crisis? Rule by diktak based on TV broadcasts. Is this for real. Did the govt or CMO consult the over 70s before locking them in ? or the public? Democracy or authoritarian rule it sure seems like the latter And worst is the total absence of any questioning by any politician , only one I heard was Brendan O Connor on RTE last Sat
Idbatterim wrote: » there are way less cars on the road since this extra clamp down. I dont have an issue with that, I think building should get going again. Stay strict on clamp down and needless trips, causing spread of virus. Building going again will increase spread, but at least its putting huge amounts back into employment...
Theboinkmaster wrote: » You need to think about people less fortunate than ourselves who are locked down in awful circumstances. Childline and domestic abuse helpline calls have increased +25% in volume over the past few weeks. A lot of people suffering quietly.
TheCitizen wrote: » Seriously you need to chill out with this carry on, no one is overjoyed with restrictions. You sound totally paranoid when you go on with that stuff. "Stira stairs Sheila" :pac: You should start writing these quips down.
ITman88 wrote: » Our approach is cripple the economy and slightly prolong lives. The thing is the restrictions might have jack all effect on the numbers admitted to ICU, and it may be much more to do with sparse population and over 14m less vulnerable people. You can be assured the restriction will be credited with the reduction in deaths etc by people overjoyed by the restrictions. Stira stairs Shelia’s joy will be short lived when her benefits get cut however
ITman88 wrote: » Our approach is cripple the economy and slightly prolong lives.
KiKi III wrote: » Do you honestly think these thousands of civil servants are just sitting on their hands going "ah sure, we'll wait and see". They're hard at work.
KrustyUCC wrote: » 60 days of not seeing family, friends and for those in relationships not living together
TheCitizen wrote: » Our approach is to try to get to the other side of this initial peak and then assess the situation and wider implications. We need to get the timing right and it's not just about older people it's about managing the situation so that the health service doesn't become snowed under. Thankfully panic merchants like you aren't in charge pressing the panic button prematurely.
Thelonious Monk wrote: » Well it mightn't be for the better if they are lifted soon, that's the thing. Could totally overwhelm healthcare and cause lots more vulnerable to die and get sick.
ITman88 wrote: » Other countries are considering the complete assessment of economic vs healthcare. Italy and Poland looking at easing restrictions this week to restart economy. Our approach is wait and see. We have a unique population and it requires a unique approach. This virus affects mostly over 65s of which Italy has 15m. We have 600k.
TheCitizen wrote: » Surrender monkeys is the phrase your reaching for there ITman. Listen to Trump, he's got lots of quips and soundbites that you need.
TheCitizen wrote: » They? who are they exactly? I disagree. I don't think for one minute that they (if you mean all the powers that be in this country and in wider EU and Europe) are not considering other aspects of this. It's not in anyone's interests to run down economies.
