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The scandal is not about whether the pandemic response was correct given the information they had, but their efforts to manipulate public perception.
by nhchris 4y ago
The scandal is not about whether the pandemic response was correct given the information they had, but their efforts to manipulate public perception.
- eastern 4y agoMost of all, it's about the attitude that the tone of the conversation reveals. Also, the behaviour of this very lot at the time, as was revealed later. They're mocking people, enjoying the absolute power that they have gained.
- mbgerring 4y agoSo I guess “absolute power” is when your temporary state of emergency, approved through the regular legislative process by duly elected officials, is allowed to expire, and the restrictions imposed by it are rolled back.