[miss marmelstein]

What is it with these boobish politicians? Either they can’t follow the simplest health instructions or they are trying to garner sympathy. Which is it?

[Zhang Fei]

[What is it with these boobish politicians? Either they can’t follow the simplest health instructions or they are trying to garner sympathy. Which is it?]

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The problem with being a public servant is having to meet the public. Kings can rule in splendid isolation. Prime Ministers cannot.

[deks]

Boris gives a video message with his tweet. He doesn't look sick...

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.

I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020

[Politically Correct]

They, either unfortunately or fortunately, meet with a lot of people. This virus is a social network virus.
Those of us living out here on small farms in flyover country are pretty much immune.
Those of you living in big cities mingling with thousands every day are pretty much screwed.
No judgement, just an observation.

[Theoria]

You can be clean and healthy. But, someone else makes you a meal and you get sick. That’s the way it works sometimes.

[KC_Lion]

[enumerated]

“What is it with these boobish politicians? Either they can’t follow the simplest health instructions or they are trying to garner sympathy. Which is it?”

That’s a little harsh. Taking precautions is wise, but is no guarantee you won’t get exposed. They say the virus lasted something like 14 days on the cruise ship after everyone left. The vast majority of “carriers” are asymptomatic, or have such mild symptoms that they have no idea they have been infected. Many were infected weeks before the virus was in the news, and before social distancing was even a thing.

That means a lot of people are going to continue to get exposed regardless of social distancing, masks, hand washing, etc.

If you happen to live or work in a densely populated spot, where there are already many infections, it is hard to imagine how you could avoid exposure. Let’s just hope you are among the vast majority of exposures where symptoms are mild, or even non existent.

[catnipman]

“What is it with these boobish politicians? “

real simple: the nature of their job prevents them from “cowering in place” ... the same as doctors, nurses, firemen and policemen, et. al. ...

[wardaddy]

It’s that the virus is very widespread to folks with little or no symptoms

Which means the death rate outside folks with comorbidity issues is tiny

That’s what it means

Sadly it’s a perfect storm to kill folks vulnerable

97% have it with mild or no symptoms

That three percent is at risk

I’m in that 3 Percent which is why I take hydroxchloroquine 200mg every 2-3 days per various prophylaxis protocols

[deanking]

What is the matter with you boobish scolds and chicken littles the have taken over Free Republic. Its a virus. Its already spread all over. This is how we develop immunity and move on from this stupid shit. We cant live in a damn bubble