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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 10:31:31 GMT
Oh G, honestly. He said what you would expect and I hardly think he's trying to make political capital out of the situation. And he doesn't have time to name all the other people who are suffering right now. It’s just something people say. If you wanted to read into it further you could argue that as PM he is symbolic of Britain therefore saying he is a fighter who will recover is another way of saying Britain will fight this and win. But I don’t honestly think that much thought went into it. You are probably right but it was still misjudged imo. As has been the whole pretence of him leading the country while suffering from this. There should be no shame in admitting you've been totally incapacitated by this rather than pretending that your "bulldog spirit" is carrying you through. The latter distorts and underplays how terrible this can be and can result in some people taking this less seriously than they should ("I'm not bothered, it's just like getting a mild bit of flu for a few days").
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Post by Reactionary Rage on Apr 8, 2020 10:40:01 GMT
Yeah, I get that.
Raab doesn't exactly inspire confidence does he?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 10:46:06 GMT
Yeah, I get that. Raab doesn't exactly inspire confidence does he? I can't stand him, he's a real ideological right-winger ( whereas I don't think Boris is really, he's more a populist). However I suspect he'll just be taking the same advice as Johnson so it probably won't make much difference in the, hopefully,. short time he's there.
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Post by fonz on Apr 8, 2020 11:43:14 GMT
Day 2 on ITU, but not ventilated
I suspect he’s doing ok. I certainly hope so.
It will be a positive message if/when he leaves ITU.
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Post by Half Machine Lipschitz on Apr 8, 2020 13:21:29 GMT
I had to go to the supermarket yesterday for supplies and it was one of the most stressful experiences I've had in a long time. Hardly anyone was attempting any form of social distancing, there were couples dithering over bread (we're being told to shop alone if you have to), and apparently, if you wear a mask you no longer have to maintain any distance from people because now you're magically immune!
I've been trying to do the majority of my shopping at the small greengrocer up the street, but sometimes you have to hit the big place for certain things. I might start ordering stuff online just to avoid the type of scene I found myself in yesterday.
People are the worst.
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Post by Reactionary Rage on Apr 8, 2020 13:31:04 GMT
I went on both the Tesco and Asda websites and there are no slots for at least a month. Apparently booking them has become a thing...i.e. people hovering over the keyboard at midnight desperately trying to book a slot like a music fan trying to get a seat for a hot gig.
The lass is currently doing one trip per week for herself, me and her folks to minimise contact. It suits me.
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Post by Playground LEVINE on Apr 8, 2020 13:36:43 GMT
I'm going down to the Lidl most mornings just as it opens, sometimes standing outside waiting for the doors at 8 am. It's usually fairly quiet, they don't have rules at all about the number of customers allowed inside, the only warnings are posters displayed by the escalator as you go in. And because they stock up overnight, they normally have everything I want.
I grab what I want quickly, use the self-service till and get the hell out. I get a tiny bit stressed every time but I can't see there are too many risks involved - beyond touching surfaces etc.
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Post by tory on Apr 8, 2020 14:40:00 GMT
Went to Waitrose today. Queued for about 45 minutes and then was able to get everything we need for about the next month or so. We rely on farm shops for fruit, veg, meat and flour etc.
It wasn't too bad but there were some who really didn't understand the concept of social distancing- ie not getting too close and not going down an aisle if there are two or three people in it already. At midday they were well stocked.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 14:51:49 GMT
I grab what I want quickly, use the self-service till and get the hell out. I get a tiny bit stressed every time but I can't see there are too many risks involved - beyond touching surfaces etc. Why are you going most mornings? Can't you get enough to last you 5 or 6 days? Sounds like unnecessary journeys to me, I might dob you in if you're not careful!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 14:54:10 GMT
I've been going midday once a week. It's been fine, Not had to queue for longer than 15 minutes.
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Post by Playground LEVINE on Apr 8, 2020 14:56:04 GMT
I grab what I want quickly, use the self-service till and get the hell out. I get a tiny bit stressed every time but I can't see there are too many risks involved - beyond touching surfaces etc. Why are you going most mornings? Can't you get enough to last you 5 or 6 days? Sounds like unnecessary journeys to me, I might dob you in if you're not careful! It's a bit of a walk, a bit of exercise. If I don't do that, then I'm indoors the whole time. And I need my pastry fresh every a.m.
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Post by Playground LEVINE on Apr 8, 2020 15:07:13 GMT
I've never understood this business of going food shopping once a week. Do you plan meals ahead, that kind of thing?
Awful way to be
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Post by Playground LEVINE on Apr 8, 2020 15:08:20 GMT
Imagine just going once a week - and to WAITROSE!!!
'that comes to 852 pounds and 35 pence, Mr. Toby Sir. American Express, is it?'
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 15:16:55 GMT
I've never understood this business of going food shopping once a week. Do you plan meals ahead, that kind of thing? Awful way to be Well not normally no, but these are different times JOHN!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 15:18:43 GMT
Imagine just going once a week - and to WAITROSE!!! 'that comes to 852 pounds and 35 pence, Mr. Toby Sir. American Express, is it?' You've got to remember it takes a month to ferment the Korean veg!
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