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Originally Posted by Mike Harte
That is what they keep telling us, but the reality is that it is Boris' poll rating that drives everything, up until the moment that he is forced to drastic action.
You only have to listen carefully to statements put out or explanations given during press briefings that the "experts" are very measured in just how much they actually agree with the decisions. I honestly believe that on most occasions that they would have wished to have moved earlier, and possibly more severely.
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Mike,
I'm sure the current set of "experts" would like the world locked down for a couple of years in the expectation (forlorn?) of eradication and thus the unquestionable efficacy of their reputations.
They may or may not be right in such an approach for "defeating" this virus. But even if they are it seems likely another will be along soon.
They probably are not required to have much, if any, understanding of the socio-economic results of such a policy.
Indeed the point that has continuously been made is that in the first instance the objective is to "protect the NHS".
Whether that has been achieved could be debated. Starting with a definition of "The NHS".
Whether the secondary objective - "Save lives" - has really been achieved may be open to discussion for some years to come.
Still, at least we share worldwide criticism with Sweden - along with the creation of what appears to be a successful vaccine that has also been subjected to criticism from some quarters by people who should know better than to wear their opinions as badges of fact.
Of course, for all we know, the vaccines could be placebos and the entire process just a warm up for a "new" future.