It's suspicious when "the science" suddenly aligns with long standing political dictates. That doesn't mean that it is wrong but certainly is justification for

It's suspicious when "the science" suddenly aligns with long standing political dictates. That doesn't mean that it is wrong but certainly is justification for a heavy dose of additional skepticism. Governments have been especially flustered by naturally acquired immunity and now "the science" gives them what they have long desired to be able to dismiss natural immunity. That doesn't mean that "the science" is wrong but it sure is suspicious how often politics proceeds science when throughout most of history, it has reacted to it instead. Omicron will do what it is going to do regardless of what "the science" or politicians have to say on the matter but politicians and those involved with "the science" have no one to blame but themselves for the public skepticism after they've indulged in many "noble" lies and misleading statements throughout the pandemic. The gaslighting after they're called out on previous lies or poorly thought out promises and predictions don't help either. Maybe they can try out "I was wrong" for once and get some of the credibility back instead of constructing even more elaborate excuses for their failures.