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Unreasonable? Why? The Covid hyperbole has beaten up the data (read: facts) beyond recognition. That is far from reasonable. - Why was the fact that Covid disp
by chiefalchemist 5y ago
Unreasonable? Why? The Covid hyperbole has beaten up the data (read: facts) beyond recognition. That is far from reasonable.
- Why was the fact that Covid disproportionately affected those 65 & over brushed aside?
"Adults 65 and older account for 16% of the US population but 80% of COVID-19 deaths in the US, somewhat higher than their share of deaths from all causes (75%) over the same period."
https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/what-share-of-people-who-have-died-of-covid-19-are-65-and-older-and-how-does-it-vary-by-state/ https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/what-sh...
Note: Covid rates and deaths are falling off because people 65 & over have gotten the jab. Not necessarily because other less vulnerable groups have; including children.
- Why was the fact that comorbidies - a medical science standard - suddenly abandoned?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/cdc-94percent-of-covid-19-deaths-had-underlying-medical-conditions/ar-BB18wrA7 https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/cdc-94percent-of-co...
- Why was Covid's disproportionate affect on communities of color brushed aside?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-health/202005/covid-19-is-bad-all-devastating-the-poor https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-health...
- Why was the response to Covid and its contribution to an increase in poverty brushed aside?
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/8-million-americans-slipped-poverty-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-new-study-n1243762 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/8-million-americans-sli...
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2020/10/21/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-global-extreme-poverty/ https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2020/10/21...
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Hiding behind aggregation and hyperbol in order to scare Karen is a dangerous tactic; a spin far too many people accepted with out question. The problem with fear is its limits the field of vision - literally, as well as to facts beyond the narrative.
Yes. Covid exists. That said, in terms of the response and data transparency there has been a significant amount of unreasonable manipulation.
Please don't confuse how "popular" a fact is with its legitimacy. Just the same, the popularity of propaganda doesn't increase its legitimacy.