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I find it extremely puzzling to counterpose the predictions of disease experts, politicians and economists with regard to COVID. Disease experts are very cauti
by nikhizzle 6y ago
I find it extremely puzzling to counterpose the predictions of disease experts, politicians and economists with regard to COVID.
Disease experts are very cautiously optimistic over a period of years. Economists are in sharp disagreement whether we will see a quick or multi-year recovery, with a few dissenters pointing out the the economic effects could last decades. And politicians seem to have unbridled optimism, which to an outsider can only be explained by access to a persistent vault of champagne.
- bryanrasmussen 6y agoOne of the functions of politicians in recent decades seems to be being public cheerleaders - Churchill in modern guise would have said something like "I have nothing to offer you but some pretty good results that will be quite enjoyable"
- phenkdo 6y ago> One of the functions of politicians in recent decades seems to be being public cheerleaders It's very easy to blame the politicians, the average American has led a largely comfortable, coddled life and is unprepared to hear anything negative. Politicians are also sales-persons and they tell the public what it wants to hear.
- atomi 6y ago> ...they tell the public what it wants to hear That's because it's a sure fire way to get elected in a democracy.
- pwinnski 6y agoThis seems to line up with my prejudices quite well: disease experts are scientists, economists pay some lip service to science, and politicians should be ignored at all times.