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When on the other hand I hear of states arguing over masks and ventilators, and of NY being over capacity, I can't empathize with his current advocacy for an im
by jhanschoo 7y ago
When on the other hand I hear of states arguing over masks and ventilators, and of NY being over capacity, I can't empathize with his current advocacy for an immediate loosening of stay-at-home orders (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-07/michael-burry-slams-virus-lockdowns-in-controversial-tweetstorm https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-07/michael-b...), as well as sentiments like this https://twitter.com/michaeljburry/status/1247338200269389824 https://twitter.com/michaeljburry/status/1247338200269389824
> Domestic violence "flourishing." This happening right now. Infuriating that governments sacrificed these women and children with blockhead policies lacking all nuance and understanding. Politicians and media ran roughshod over these victims. #COVID19
It's ironic that in the same tweet that he criticizes governments for lacking all nuance, he fails to note that the two anecdotes reported in the story come from China and Spain, which are among the hardest hit, which are likely the most justified for harsh measures and lockdowns.
He does point out many severe negative consequences, but they seem to be based off wrong assumptions. There is no universal testing because there are not enough tests.
There is no recommendation for the seemingly promising drugs because afaict there is not enough to meet demand. I don't see why "But there is no time for that." If there isn't enough of it anyway.
The situation may change but his current unnuanced criticism that doesn't seem to address aspects of his recommendation that seem to me need to be addressed does not convince me.