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It’s the economy, stupid. All you guys trying to find excuses to keep on going as normal because “the economy” are engaged in myopic, short-termist thinking. I
by rusk 6y ago
It’s the economy, stupid. All you guys trying to find excuses to keep on going as normal because “the economy” are engaged in myopic, short-termist thinking. If the health service is smashed and nobody can do anything because the rate of infection is out of control then that ultimately destroys the economy. You have to see the big picture. How long will it be and how much evidence do we have to see before you will just pipe down and get with the program. This is all about the economy, for everybody, not just those of us who can work at home cosily ensconced in our comfortable homes.
- ketamine__ 6y agoIf lockdown edicts weren't in place people would be out spending money. So yes, the economy is fine with a high infection rate.
- rusk 6y agoYou’re a fool if you think that’s all it takes to sustain an economy.
- ketamine__ 6y agoI'm a fool if I think people spending money is all it takes to sustain an economy? Okay.
- rusk 6y agoYes. Is that what you think economics is? People buying stuff in shops?
- ketamine__ 6y agoI think a lot of people lost their jobs working at small businesses in the Covid-19 pandemic.
- rusk 6y agoI think you’re right. Hey have a look at Sweden.