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The daily briefings are pure PR and political spin. "Protect the NHS" ffs.. how about protect the population? The politicians aren't deferring to experts with
by stevesimmons 6y ago
The daily briefings are pure PR and political spin. "Protect the NHS" ffs.. how about protect the population?
The politicians aren't deferring to experts with evidence. They are setting up the experts to be the fallguys for their political missteps.
"We were just following the science" is their excuse when held to account for poorly executed political actions.
- throwaway_pdp09 6y agoAlthough I wrote the original comment criticising the UK daily briefing, I really disagree badly here. > "Protect the NHS" ffs.. how about protect the population? protecting the NHS IS protecting the population. If you have a better idea of how to protect the population - note that we have had nearly 2 months of government-mandated lockdown based on scientific advice (though taken too late) - then suggest it. > The politicians aren't deferring to experts with evidence Yes they are, finally. > They are setting up the experts to be the fallguys No they're not and they know it wouldn't work anyway. I tried to make a justified criticism but yours is just plain destructive cynicism.