Elixir Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Lyle Lanley said: Susan Michie on Scotland tonight saying most people want restrictions or measures. She's a total communist, grifting psychopath who should be chased from all positions of influence. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Susan Michie on Scotland tonight saying most people want restrictions or measures. Who are these people though? I literally don't know a single person who wants any restrictions kept in place.It's almost as though these "experts" just make up all sorts of shite with absolutely nothing to back it up... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, Ron Aldo said: Who are these people though? I literally don't know a single person who wants any restrictions kept in place. It's almost as though these "experts" just make up all sorts of shite with absolutely nothing to back it up... Probably a survey sent round 10 people over the age of 70 asking “do you prefer to feel safe rather than unsafe? Yes or no?” End survey. Extrapolate across population = people want restrictions! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Michie was the one calling for masks, social distancing and the likes to be kept forever, regardless of the virus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul_Latif Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) Best case scenario, predictions for today. Face coverings to become guidance / personal choice from 1st May or June. No immediate change. Vaccine passports dropped altogether with immediate effect. Testing and isolation to continue indefinitely (till WM funding and LFT stocks run out). Edited February 22, 2022 by Abdul_Latif 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I don’t mind testing and small isolation periods being kept, you should stay off work if you’re ill ffs People testing less generally means this won’t be a big deal Everything else, including masks and covid passports, into the bin please -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 It’s probably true that most people say when polled they support restrictions. The question is how many people who say that in a poll actually self impose restrictions. I know quite a few people who are cautious and who have told me they don’t feel comfortable at first in crowds etc. But they are going out, they are doing things that make them feel a bit uneasy at first but then they get on with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, Frank Grimes said: I don’t mind testing and small isolation periods being kept, you should stay off work if you’re ill ffs I don't think anyone is saying being off work whilst ill is a bad thing, or that people can't take time off when sick. But the definition of ill is, to me anyway, applied extremely loosely when it comes to covid. Someone who is asymptomatic, or has nothing more than a little cough, is not ill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 https://inews.co.uk/news/science/covid-rules-end-restrictions-boris-johnson-right-wrong-reasons-1460401 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fifer Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I've a slight concern, what with ScotGov taking over ScotRail in April, that an attempt at shan mask restrictions in "certain high risk (lol) environments" will continue. Alas, I'll save any headsgone rants for the reality rather than the infuriating hypotheticals I've been dreaming up the past 48 hours. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul_Latif Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Big Fifer said: I've a slight concern, what with ScotGov taking over ScotRail in April, that an attempt at shan mask restrictions in "certain high risk (lol) environments" will continue. Alas, I'll save any headsgone rants for the reality rather than the infuriating hypotheticals I've been dreaming up the past 48 hours. “High risk” can only be certain clinical settings at this stage imo. Trying to justify anything else is a farce. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fifer Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Abdul_Latif said: “High risk” can only be certain clinical settings at this stage imo. Trying to justify anything else is a farce. Aye. Unfortunately having liaised fairly heavily (oi oi) with my MSP the past few months, trying to explain to our elected officials that keeping things like masks when shopping in Sainsburys isn't "low hassle protection levels" it's a meaningless pile of nonsense considering they're not required, rightly, basically anywhere else, is the equivalent to banging your head off a moronic wall. "Critical thinking" not high up on the skillset of the standard MSP I feel. Edited February 22, 2022 by Big Fifer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 Saw this tweet, it’s genuinely insane to think this way but is very common. We often talk about conspiracy theorists and Covid, tending to think of the anti-vaxxers, people raving on about 5G or the Illuminati but I think the views here are a lot more common. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul_Latif Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, ICTChris said: Saw this tweet, it’s genuinely insane to think this way but is very common. We often talk about conspiracy theorists and Covid, tending to think of the anti-vaxxers, people raving on about 5G or the Illuminati but I think the views here are a lot more common. Brains have rotted to absolute mush on both sides, these last 2 years. Some folk so far gone, I don’t think we will ever get them back to reasoned thinking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Predictions: 1. Covid passports will be removed from next week. 2. Mandatory face coverings will go from next week but they will remain strongly advised and the government will reserve the right to reinstate them. 3. Testing and isolation will stay, although I could see self-isolation becoming more nuanced (e.g., instead of being a crime to leave your home after testing positive, I think they might make it a crime to go to work or attend an indoor public venue, whereas they might legalise going for a walk) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Frank Grimes said: I don’t mind testing and small isolation periods being kept, you should stay off work if you’re ill ffs People testing less generally means this won’t be a big deal It still shouldn't be criminalised in law. 56 minutes ago, Big Fifer said: I've a slight concern, what with ScotGov taking over ScotRail in April, that an attempt at shan mask restrictions in "certain high risk (lol) environments" will continue. Alas, I'll save any headsgone rants for the reality rather than the infuriating hypotheticals I've been dreaming up the past 48 hours. Even that total loser Sadiq Khan has now removed the requirement from public transport in London, before inevitable mass non-compliance makes him look like the joke he is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Covid-19: Rethink end to free Covid tests, Naomi Long urges: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60471852 Naomi Long says people need to be supported to test and self-isolate Dr David Farren said it was wrong to ask people to pay for Covid-19 tests 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Saintsible Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Elixir said: Snowdon was a big backer of lockdowns and restrictions throughout and abusing and blocking anyone who disagreed. He’s been backtracking for months now. Complete hypocrite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Saintsible Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Elixir said: Covid-19: Rethink end to free Covid tests, Naomi Long urges: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60471852 Naomi Long says people need to be supported to test and self-isolate Dr David Farren said it was wrong to ask people to pay for Covid-19 tests Neither of these people should be involved in public health decisions. Look at the state of them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Donathan said: Predictions: 1. Covid passports will be removed from next week. 2. Mandatory face coverings will go from next week but they will remain strongly advised and the government will reserve the right to reinstate them. 3. Testing and isolation will stay, although I could see self-isolation becoming more nuanced (e.g., instead of being a crime to leave your home after testing positive, I think they might make it a crime to go to work or attend an indoor public venue, whereas they might legalise going for a walk) On point 3 Roddy Dunlop QC seems to believe it's not a crime in Scotland as things stand as it's merely guidance as opposed to law in Scotland which wasn't the case in England. https://twitter.com/RoddyQC/status/1495866219110572035?s=20&t=rc5C6Tys2tn4GGsgnYMmsw Edited February 22, 2022 by Pie Of The Month 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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