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Had enough of this lockdown am I the only person feeling like this?

  • 30-04-2020 9:37pm
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭


    People from the North free to move all over Ireland.
    Scab slave labour being flown in on flights.

    Travellers totally free to do what they want when they want where they want.

    I am working long hours which are deemed essential.

    I am going to get out for a decent drive this weekend and head for a beauty spot and get out for a walk and enjoy the sun.

    Before you shut me down mods can you answer what harm I will be doing?

    This is a discussion forum we are not living in China or North Korea.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,869 ✭✭✭Happyilylost


    Oooh a "how many ways can I ask the same question a different way" thread.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,218 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    You're right. We all should do as you propose. To heck with the risk of spreading this virus. Each of us should do our own thing because a minority to date have made a mockery of the restrictions.

    You're such a hard rebel. Nobody is going to tell you what to do or make you do any thing you don't want to do (like take a vaccination to put a stop to the virus). What were you lauding the other day? --- independent free individuals?


    Cop on, knuckle down and do something constructive like stay at home. It's not that difficult.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Before you shut me down mods can you answer what harm I will be doing?
    .

    The issue is and never was 1 person going and doing anything, its when, without restrictions, hundreds of people all do that thing.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Jim_Hodge wrote: »
    You're right. We all should do as you propose. To heck with the risk of spreading this virus. Each of us should do our own thing because a minority to date have made a mockery of the restrictions.

    You're such a hard rebel. Nobody is going to tell you what to do or make you do any thing you don't want to do (like take a vaccination to put a stop to the virus). What were you lauding the other day? --- independent free individuals?


    Cop on, knuckle down and do something constructive like stay at home. It's not that difficult.

    Stay at home my job is deemed essential I am working with more than 100 people all day for up to 10 hours since this thing has started.

    I have obeyed everything since the start.

    We find out that untouchable elements in our society are totally free to do as they like.

    Yet me taking one non related to work drive on my own to get a bit of sun is a really bad thing?

    We are not living in North Korea we are free to question those in power.

    I again ask what harm will I be doing?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    I was going to go into a longer reply, but it can be summed up much easier with:



    Grow the fúck up





    d995ag35xpr41.jpg


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,950 ✭✭✭ChikiChiki


    Answer: You're not the only one feeling like this. Most of us are fed up.

    But so what, suck it up. The alternative is worse so its a sacrifice worth making.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭jonnny68


    People from the North free to move all over Ireland.
    Scab slave labour being flown in on flights.

    Travellers totally free to do what they want when they want where they want.

    I am working long hours which are deemed essential.

    I am going to get out for a decent drive this weekend and head for a beauty spot and get out for a walk and enjoy the sun.

    Before you shut me down mods can you answer what harm I will be doing?

    This is a discussion forum we are not living in China or North Korea.

    well said i think you'll find the vast majority would totally agree with you, only the lockdown prophets of doom on here wont, people have had enough and are at breaking point with the utter failings of the shambles of a government.

    I certainly will not be adhering to any more restrictions, not a chance.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    ChikiChiki wrote: »
    Answer: You're not the only one feeling like this. Most of us are fed up.

    But so what, suck it up. The alternative is worse so its a sacrifice worth making.

    Thank you for an honest reply those drones with their government approved mantra just annoy me.

    Being told to comply while others are not asked or expected to makes it a difficult pill to swallow.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    I was going to go into a longer reply, but it can be summed up much easier with:



    Grow the fúck up





    d995ag35xpr41.jpg

    You have no idea how true that is.;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,218 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    Stay at home my job is deemed essential I am working with more than 100 people all day for up to 10 hours since this thing has started.

    I have obeyed everything since the start.

    We find out that untouchable elements in our society are totally free to do as they like.

    Yet me taking one non related to work drive on my own to get a bit of sun is a really bad thing?

    We are not living in North Korea we are free to question those in power.

    I again ask what harm will I be doing?

    You're just not getting it. Great you're working and I hope distance measures are in place and every precaution is being taken.
    As for obeying the rules: most of us have. What do you want? A medal? Your anger at the action of others, while repeated constantly, is understandable but they are a small minority. If you can drive to somewhere for a bit of sun why can't I and all my family, neighbours and friends? You're missing the whole point.

    No, this is not North Korea, not even close, and we haven't been locked down either. Go for a walk and enjoy some sunshine but stick within the 2km.

    You know rightly what harm could be done if we all followed your example. Either man up or quit trying to play the hard man.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭smelly sock


    People from the North free to move all over Ireland.
    Scab slave labour being flown in on flights.

    Travellers totally free to do what they want when they want where they want.

    I am working long hours which are deemed essential.

    I am going to get out for a decent drive this weekend and head for a beauty spot and get out for a walk and enjoy the sun.

    Before you shut me down mods can you answer what harm I will be doing?

    This is a discussion forum we are not living in China or North Korea.

    Dont be acting the bolix.

    Do as you are told.

    I have a letter for my son from HSE which enables us to drive around unrestricted. Please be concious of the fact that there are people with legitimate issues other than boredom at home. Out health shouldnt be put at risk for your emtertainment.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭GazzaL


    People from the North free to move all over Ireland.
    Scab slave labour being flown in on flights.

    Travellers totally free to do what they want when they want where they want.

    I am working long hours which are deemed essential.

    I am going to get out for a decent drive this weekend and head for a beauty spot and get out for a walk and enjoy the sun.

    Before you shut me down mods can you answer what harm I will be doing?

    This is a discussion forum we are not living in China or North Korea.

    The majority of people have had enough. It's not in most humans' nature to live under these type of restrictions, not being able to see family and friends or earn a proper living. The numbers don't lie, hospital admissions and ICU numbers are consistently decreasing, R0 has been at 0.5 for a few weeks, people will ease restrictions themselves if the Government won't do it. Lots of people are already easing up.

    Hopefully the weather will be good for you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,721 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    I again ask what harm will I be doing?

    None, but what if you're involved in a car accident? and emergency services need to assist/rescue you? And then you need hospital treatment? That'll be 1 less bed for a patient with Covid-19.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭jonnny68


    Jim_Hodge wrote: »
    You're right. We all should do as you propose. To heck with the risk of spreading this virus. Each of us should do our own thing because a minority to date have made a mockery of the restrictions.

    You're such a hard rebel. Nobody is going to tell you what to do or make you do any thing you don't want to do (like take a vaccination to put a stop to the virus). What were you lauding the other day? --- independent free individuals?


    Cop on, knuckle down and do something constructive like stay at home. It's not that difficult.

    who are you to say staying at home is "not that difficult" tell that to the many people going through mental health torture real torture as in suicidal thoughts, , tell that to the elderly who cant leave their own home and are alone isolated some of whom have no families or no one to talk to, tell that to people living in tower blocks and apartment blocks and no garden, some restrictions have to be eased otherwise the consequences will be far greater, but the prophets of doom lock down fanatics dont care.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Jim_Hodge wrote: »
    You're just not getting it. Great you're working and I hope distance measures are in place and every precaution is being taken.
    As for obeying the rules: most of us have. What do you want? A medal? Your anger at the action of others, while repeated constantly, is understandable but they are a small minority. If you can drive to somewhere for a bit of sun why can't I and all my family, neighbours and friends? You're missing the whole point.

    No, this is not North Korea, not even close, and we haven't been locked down either. Go for a walk and enjoy some sunshine but stick within the 2km.

    You know rightly what harm could be done if we all followed your example. Either man up or quit trying to play the hard man.

    I am not having a rant nor am I a rebel.

    I am finding this whole situation very depressing as are my coworkers.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,446 ✭✭✭Mrs Shuttleworth


    Oooh a "how many ways can I ask the same question a different way" thread.

    Cue the obligatory "hilarious" second post put down in every thread on Boards to defend the status quo and the State.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    You have no idea how true that is.;)


    What? :confused:

    Your OP says the opposite of this

    This Covid craic really has opened my eyes to how very stupid and/or self entitled some people are


    ** unfollows thread **


  • Posts: 11,614 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    GazzaL wrote: »
    The majority of people have had enough. It's not in most humans' nature to live under these type of restrictions, not being able to see family and friends or earn a proper living. The numbers don't lie, hospital admissions and ICU numbers are consistently decreasing, R0 has been at 0.5 for a few weeks, people will ease restrictions themselves if the Government won't do it. Lots of people are already easing up.

    Hopefully the weather will be good for you.

    I advise you and the OP tune into the Taoiseach tomorrow.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭GazzaL


    None, but what if you're involved in a car accident? and emergency services need to assist/rescue you? And then you need hospital treatment? That'll be 1 less bed for a patient with Covid-19.

    75% of beds in private hospitals are empty, there's no shortage of beds. It's a disgrace that people with private health insurance who need medical treatment, the likes of hip and knee surgery, are now in limbo while the hospitals are practically empty.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    Jim_Hodge wrote: »


    Cop on, knuckle down and do something constructive like stay at home. It's not that difficult.

    Same reply to a domestic violence sufferer, yes?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 43 SettlePettal


    None, but what if you're involved in a car accident? and emergency services need to assist/rescue you? And then you need hospital treatment? That'll be 1 less bed for a patient with Covid-19.

    The beds are empty, every doctor on tv telling us they are not busy. It's nothing like they were told


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,446 ✭✭✭Mrs Shuttleworth


    I advise you and the OP tune into the Taoiseach tomorrow.

    He's an unelected Taoiseach with no mandate and furthermore with this legislation has broken the social contract between citizens and the State.

    He deserves no audience tomorrow.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    None, but what if you're involved in a car accident? and emergency services need to assist/rescue you? And then you need hospital treatment? That'll be 1 less bed for a patient with Covid-19.

    What if he has an accident at work or on the way to work, or at home. Is it ok then ?
    Btw the majority who get Covid don't wind up in a hospital let alone a bed or ICU.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭GazzaL


    The beds are empty, every doctor on tv telling us they are not busy. It's nothing like they were told

    I've been in what is normally one of the busiest public hospitals in the country multiple times throughout the lockdown. The place is deserted.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,627 ✭✭✭prunudo


    Some posters will tell you well done and if you need to find an isolated place to get head space, do it while obeying social distancing rules.Others will berate you for daring to think about breaking rules, post smug memes and use some sort type of emotional blackmail to make you re think.
    Here's my advice, do what you think is right for you, ignore the negative posts.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Dont be acting the bolix.

    Do as you are told.

    I have a letter for my son from HSE which enables us to drive around unrestricted. Please be concious of the fact that there are people with legitimate issues other than boredom at home. Out health shouldnt be put at risk for your emtertainment.

    Did you read my post serious question?

    I am working with more than 100 people so boredom at home really?

    I am getting depressed that I can not get a bit of fresh air in nice surroundings.

    How will my drive and walk put your health at risk?

    I am putting my health at risk to keep the supermarket shelves full.

    I will be taking a drive and a walk in the sun that will not have any effect on you whatsoever.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,205 ✭✭✭✭hmmm


    No because I'm not a child hoping for some sweets from the government.

    I'm an adult who realises we are doing this because of the potential for a dangerous virus to cut through our population if I don't.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    prunudo wrote: »
    Some posters will tell you well done and if you need to find an isolated place to get head space, do it while obeying social distancing rules.Others will berate you for daring to think about breaking rules, post smug memes and use some sort type of emotional blackmail to make you re think.
    Here's my advice, do what you think is right for you, ignore the negative posts.

    Some sense.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭smelly sock


    Did you read my post serious question?

    I am working with more than 100 people so boredom at home really?

    I am getting depressed that I can not get a bit of fresh air in nice surroundings.

    How will my drive and walk put your health at risk?

    I am putting my health at risk to keep the supermarket shelves full.

    I will be taking a drive and a walk in the sun that will not have any effect out you whatsoever.

    Well do it then and stop talking about it.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    He's an unelected Taoiseach with no mandate and furthermore with this legislation has broken the social contract between citizens and the State.

    He deserves no audience tomorrow.

    Well I won't be giving him one anyway I am also done with this lockdown.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭jonnny68


    As if i didn't hate FFG enough but i absolutely detest them after all of this they made an absolute balls of this, they have completely and utterly failed this country yet some gullible people actually think they are doing a good job, beggars belief.

    An absolute shambles of a goverment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,926 ✭✭✭mulbot


    GazzaL wrote: »
    I've been in what is normally one of the busiest public hospitals in the country multiple times throughout the lockdown. The place is deserted.

    Same as a major hospital in the southeast, eerily empty.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,721 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    What if he has an accident at work or on the way to work, or at home. Is it ok then ?.


    If anyone has to be involved in an accident and use up vital resources, it’s better if the journey was essential as opposed to non-essential, so yes, the would be ok.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,218 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    Same reply to a domestic violence sufferer, yes?

    Strawman nonsense, and you know it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Well do it then and stop talking about it.

    Calm yourself down please I am not being rude to anybody.

    I have posted in a respectful way thank you.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    None, but what if you're involved in a car accident? and emergency services need to assist/rescue you? And then you need hospital treatment? That'll be 1 less bed for a patient with Covid-19.

    Rubbish.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    GazzaL wrote: »
    I've been in what is normally one of the busiest public hospitals in the country multiple times throughout the lockdown. The place is deserted.

    This is good,goes to show how many used to present there when they really didn't need to.
    The trolley crisis disappeared overnight.

    Anyhow op,why did you feel the need to come onto boards to declare that you are deciding to go for a spin in the country this weekend? You could have done it and said nothing. What if you are involved in an accident,then you'll get even more attention than you are getting here,that might make you happy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    If anyone has to be involved in an accident and use up vital resources, it’s better if the journey was essential as opposed to non-essential, so yes, the would be ok.

    Sound mental health is essential to. This lockdown is going to create serious mental health issues.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,311 ✭✭✭✭weldoninhio


    People from the North free to move all over Ireland.
    Scab slave labour being flown in on flights.

    Travellers totally free to do what they want when they want where they want.

    I am working long hours which are deemed essential.

    I am going to get out for a decent drive this weekend and head for a beauty spot and get out for a walk and enjoy the sun.

    Before you shut me down mods can you answer what harm I will be doing?

    This is a discussion forum we are not living in China or North Korea.

    Do it. If the weather is decent I’ll be doing the same. Absolutely no need for full lockdown any longer. Fcuk the begrudgers.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    Jim_Hodge wrote: »
    Strawman nonsense, and you know it.

    No different than someone suggesting if the OP has an accident. Selective bias to what constitutes a strawman I suppose.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,311 ✭✭✭✭weldoninhio


    None, but what if you're involved in a car accident? and emergency services need to assist/rescue you? And then you need hospital treatment? That'll be 1 less bed for a patient with Covid-19.

    There’s plenty of beds available at the moment. Hospitals are practically empty.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    This is good,goes to show how many used to present there when they really didn't need to.
    The trolley crisis disappeared overnight.

    Anyhow op,why did you feel the need to come onto boards to declare that you are deciding to go for a spin in the country this weekend? You could have done it and said nothing. What if you are involved in an accident,then you'll get even more attention than you are getting here,that might make you happy.

    Sure if no one felt the need to declare their thoughts on Boards it would become redundant, no?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    This is good,goes to show how many used to present there when they really didn't need to.
    The trolley crisis disappeared overnight.

    Anyhow op,why did you feel the need to come onto boards to declare that you are deciding to go for a spin in the country this weekend? You could have done it and said nothing. What if you are involved in an accident,then you'll get even more attention than you are getting here,that might make you happy.

    I posted this because I am a decent person and like many others this lockdown is leaving me feeling depressed.

    I am driving everyday to work and back and then on the day off I drive to the supermarket.
    I work with major plant moving about in what is considered a high risk work place.
    Telling me one drive to a secluded place to have a little walk is the sun is too risky is just silly be honest with yourself think about what you are posting.

    If we had a real lockdown I might buy into your thinking but come on really?:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭GazzaL


    This is good,goes to show how many used to present there when they really didn't need to.
    The trolley crisis disappeared overnight.

    Anyhow op,why did you feel the need to come onto boards to declare that you are deciding to go for a spin in the country this weekend? You could have done it and said nothing. What if you are involved in an accident,then you'll get even more attention than you are getting here,that might make you happy.

    You get VIP treatment in there at the moment. There are undoubtedly many people who need medical treatment who are not receiving it at the moment too though.

    We're paying €115m per month to control the private hospitals which are lying empty while patients go untreated: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/calls-to-revisit-private-hospital-deal-as-beds-lying-empty-despite-115m-per-month-cost-to-taxpayer-996616.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Sound mental health is essential to. This lockdown is going to create serious mental health issues.

    Here's the thing,a lot of people who normally would spend their time sat around watching telly are now out walking.
    Others suddenly feel the need to turn into Dora the explorer when they're normal routine was previously buying a few cans and watching chat shows and Netflix.
    People can get out and about,yes there's restrictions but it's not as if people are having their doors and windows nailed shut.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,311 ✭✭✭✭weldoninhio


    Here's the thing,a lot of people who normally would spend their time sat around watching telly are now out walking.
    Others suddenly feel the need to turn into Dora the explorer when they're normal routine was previously buying a few cans and watching chat shows and Netflix.
    People can get out and about,yes there's restrictions but it's not as if people are having their doors and windows nailed shut.

    Got a link to your in-depth study of peoples normal vs pandemic activities?? Must be a fascinating read.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    Here's the thing,a lot of people who normally would spend their time sat around watching telly are now out walking.
    Others suddenly feel the need to turn into Dora the explorer when they're normal routine was previously buying a few cans and watching chat shows and Netflix.
    People can get out and about,yes there's restrictions but it's not as if people are having their doors and windows nailed shut.

    Here's the thing as I see it, I don't have the right to tell someone how they should feel mentally and I honestly don't think you have the right either.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    GazzaL wrote: »
    You get VIP treatment in there at the moment. There are undoubtedly many people who need medical treatment who are not receiving it at the moment too though.

    We're paying €115m per month to control the private hospitals which are lying empty while patients go untreated: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/calls-to-revisit-private-hospital-deal-as-beds-lying-empty-despite-115m-per-month-cost-to-taxpayer-996616.html

    Total scandal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,796 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    People from the North free to move all over Ireland.
    Scab slave labour being flown in on flights.

    Travellers totally free to do what they want when they want where they want.

    I am working long hours which are deemed essential.

    I am going to get out for a decent drive this weekend and head for a beauty spot and get out for a walk and enjoy the sun.

    Before you shut me down mods can you answer what harm I will be doing?

    This is a discussion forum we are not living in China or North Korea.

    If you look at the news and there are three murders / robberies/ assaults , do you think it’s ok to think... “ everyone is doing it, why can’t I ? “. When all this is over, be able to hold your head up and say... “despite the frustration, hardship, boredom etc. I stood up to be counted by doing the right thing. I put my country and it’s wellbeing above my own needs and instincts and also prevented others from being influenced by my potential wrong decisions., I did MY bit to keep people safe and healthy”

    Not living in China or Korea but if things go tîts up here you will sure as shît wish you were.


  • Registered Users Posts: 43 SettlePettal


    Here's the thing,a lot of people who normally would spend their time sat around watching telly are now out walking.
    Others suddenly feel the need to turn into Dora the explorer when they're normal routine was previously buying a few cans and watching chat shows and Netflix.
    People can get out and about,yes there's restrictions but it's not as if people are having their doors and windows nailed shut.

    I'm tired of people saying it's no big deal. A lot of people are suffering. It's not easy to be cut off from friends and family and only allowed walk around the block.


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