Relaxation of Restrictions, Part V - Read OP for Mod Warnings

bloopy · 05-10-2020 12:31AM

The arguments on the different platforms are getting really vicious. I believe this action tonight has divided the country in a very serious way.

Lundstram · 05-10-2020 12:31AM

Definition of overreacting.

https://twitter.com/higginsdavidw/status/1312852514048487424?s=21

FintanMcluskey · 05-10-2020 12:33AM

normanoffside wrote: »

I'm generally a centre left voter but I really don't know where to go here.
No party is being sensible and I feel unable to associate with right wing loopers at protests but yet I want to protest.
This is seriously gonna mess up the status quo of politics.

If John Waters is starting to make sense something is gravely wrong.

hynesie08 · 05-10-2020 12:33AM

Grant Billions Bifocals wrote: »

The only people up at 8am on a Monday morning are lunatics!

That's a lie, you're here at 8am desperately trying to get your points in because you don't think anyone else is awake to discredit your lunacy...... (you're wrong)

05-10-2020 12:43AM

hynesie08 wrote: »

That's a lie, you're here at 8am desperately trying to get your points in because you don't think anyone else is awake to discredit your lunacy...... (you're wrong)

I’m drinking beer and watching NFL, I certainly won’t be posting at 8am tomorrow morning.

FintanMcluskey · 05-10-2020 12:45AM

bloopy wrote: »

The arguments on the different platforms are getting really vicious. I believe this action tonight has divided the country in a very serious way.

Anyone on the fence about the restrictions got a road to demascus moment tonight.

We apportioned control to a team of maverick medics who of course will run after the 0 Covid train at all costs.

If something doesnt change, it will be too late

05-10-2020 12:49AM

FintanMcluskey wrote: »

Anyone on the fence about the restrictions got a road to demascus moment tonight.

We apportioned control to a team of maverick medics who of course will run after the 0 Covid train at all costs.

If something doesnt change, it will be too late

You aren’t wrong if we don’t change our restrictions levels to level 5 or above very soon it will be too late.

Zebra3 · 05-10-2020 12:55AM

Grant Billions Bifocals wrote: »

You aren’t wrong if we don’t change our restrictions levels to level 5 or above very soon it will be too late.

Too late for what?

Give us data for what you're going on about.

05-10-2020 12:55AM

Grant Billions Bifocals wrote: »

You aren’t wrong if we don’t change our restrictions levels to level 5 or above very soon it will be too late.

What's ''or above'' may I ask?

FintanMcluskey · 05-10-2020 12:57AM

Zebra3 wrote: »

Too late for what?

Catching the train to Tir na nÓg, It leaves in 1936.

I think we are aiming for 0 deaths next year

We usually have 30000, its a tad high

05-10-2020 12:58AM

Grant Billions Bifocals wrote: »

I’m drinking beer and watching NFL, I certainly won’t be posting at 8am tomorrow morning.

Try not to drive either.

hynesie08 · 05-10-2020 01:00AM

Zebra3 wrote: »

Too late for what?

Give us data for what you're going on about.

Omackeral wrote: »

What's ''or above'' may I ask?

Don't ask nox questions, whatever PhD he has doesn't involve answering questions.....

So arts maybe...

Ten of Swords · 05-10-2020 01:18AM

Paityn Fit Lion and hynesie08 quit the back and forth about your respective qualifications and let's move on please

Plumbthedepths · 05-10-2020 01:41AM

hynesie08 wrote: »

Don't ask nox questions, whatever PhD he has doesn't involve answering questions.....

So arts maybe...

Can you get a PhD in arts? On a side note I would have thought anyone intelligent enough to get a PhD would know drinking alcohol while driving is a pretty f**king stupid idea then again I don't have a PhD.

MadYaker · 05-10-2020 03:07AM

Level 5 for the whole country? Really? Hopefully Tony is trolling us on his return. Odds on the government implementing that? I can’t see it happening, even if they say it’s only for 4 weeks.

manofwisdom · 05-10-2020 05:26AM

MadYaker wrote: »

Level 5 for the whole country? Really? Hopefully Tony is trolling us on his return. Odds on the government implementing that? I can’t see it happening, even if they say it’s only for 4 weeks.

It sounds like trolling especially for the 11 counties with low case numbers the last two weeks and Connacht hospitals for example with just 2 people with Covid.

Odds would be short based on the fact on how cautious Michael Martin and Stephen Donnelly are, they took on board the recommendations that Kildare, Laois and Offaly go into lockdown, they jumped in heads first by putting outdoor sports behind closed doors only to allow some supporters attend games weeks later. Dublin, Donegal in level 3 is mainly from the strong advice from NPHET.

ThunbergsAreGo · 05-10-2020 06:34AM

3xh wrote: »

I agree. That BLM protest here was reckless beyond extreme.

I know that post was likely tongue in cheek but I wonder will they be seen as a turning point.

Most were following restrictions etc and making sacrifices and say thousands marching on the streets with no issue or repercussions (and being almost praised by politicians).

I know it took away from my own "trust the science" when it seemed like the rules could be applied differently depending on the cause. And its got more on inconsistent since.

facehugger99 · 05-10-2020 07:19AM

MadYaker wrote: »

Level 5 for the whole country? Really? Hopefully Tony is trolling us on his return. Odds on the government implementing that? I can’t see it happening, even if they say it’s only for 4 weeks.

Leaking the letter from NPHET is the usual kite-flying sh;te from this cowardly Government.

See how it plays across social media before making any decision.

uli84 · 05-10-2020 07:49AM

From when like? Tomorrow? I have a hotel booking and not sure what to do

also what about their stay and spend scheme, idiots, will have to go to Spain again

Also from level 2 to 5 when cases are dropping hahahah you couldn’t make that up

3xh · 05-10-2020 08:00AM

I have to acknowledge the posters who are calling bollox on Level 5 actually being implemented by the Government. I think you’re right. I think it’s all a ruse to make us think we dodged a bullet, Micháel and co are in control, etc etc.

We’ll know soon enough either way but I’d put a fiver on us not going to Level 5. It’s all a kite-flying PR stunt, imo.

Incidentally, I do notice that Level 5 nowadays is deemed different to the first time around. Schools remain open, over-70s will not be recommended to cocoon (stupid word), among other things.

Penfailed · 05-10-2020 08:03AM

A countrywide Level 5 isn't going to happen in the short term.

JRant · 05-10-2020 08:07AM

So, here's McConkey again

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/move-to-level-5-restrictions-a-no-brainer-specialist-says-1.4371992?mode=amp

Destroying businesses and people's livelihoods is a "no brainier". Sure it's only 3 months.

uli84 · 05-10-2020 08:08AM

Penfailed wrote: »

A countrywide Level 5 isn't going to happen in the short term.

Great but level 4 is just as bad, no visitors and pretty much everything closed apart from”outdoors” but the weather isn’t really in favour of outdoors

Penfailed · 05-10-2020 08:20AM

uli84 wrote: »

Great but level 4 is just as bad, no visitors and pretty much everything closed apart from”outdoors” but the weather isn’t really in favour of outdoors

Personally, I don't think it will go to Level 4 either.

JRant · 05-10-2020 08:25AM

Penfailed wrote: »

Personally, I don't think it will go to Level 4 either.

I hope you're right Pen but I've a feeling we are going to L4 in Dublin at a minimum, even though they haven't let the current restrictions run the course and see if the situation stabilises.

Assetbacked · 05-10-2020 08:27AM

shocksy wrote: »

Your figure of 750m really shows you're away with the fairies. Go back to whatever you're smoking there. Clueless.

Not me, the WHO. It was reported in the IT last week, the 750m figure.

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/covid-19-world-in-for-a-hell-of-a-ride-in-coming-months-dr-mike-ryan-says-1.4370626

bloopy · 05-10-2020 08:30AM

facehugger99 wrote: »

Leaking the letter from NPHET is the usual kite-flying sh;te from this cowardly Government.

See how it plays across social media before making any decision.

They are weaponizing fear. It is not far off psychological abuse - but on a much larger scale.

facehugger99 · 05-10-2020 08:31AM

How can any retail or hospitality business owner plan around this nonsense.

Do they purchase perishable stock knowing they can be shut down on a whim, do they roster staff?

It is criminal what the Government are allowing to happen. They have all but ceded power to a bunch of single-issue bureaucrats, which are now wagging the dog.

I predict they will move the country to Level 4 and pat themselves on the back for taking a 'balanced' approach.

KindOfIrish · 05-10-2020 08:41AM

facehugger99 wrote: »

How can any retail or hospitality business owner plan around this nonsense.

Do they purchase perishable stock knowing they can be shut down on a whim, do they roster staff?

It is criminal what the Government are allowing to happen. They have all but ceded power to a bunch of single-issue bureaucrats, which are now wagging the dog.

I predict they will move the country to Level 4 and pat themselves on the back for taking a 'balanced' approach.

Good. I've been missing those 350 a week to my bank account.

greengrass88 · 05-10-2020 08:45AM

Maybe I'm missing something but level 4 and level 5 look pretty much the same to me?

Relaxation of Restrictions, Part V - **Read OP for Mod Warnings**

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Relaxation of Restrictions, Part V - Read OP for Mod Warnings