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re: GA Covid Thread - 2021
Posted on 12/21/20 at 7:29 am to SneakyWaff1es
Posted on 12/21/20 at 7:29 am to SneakyWaff1es
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I don't really think that's what he meant.
You would be correct. Thank you.
GurleyGirl, I don't think anyone is disagreeing that China handled the early days of this thing very poorly. But they are not the reason that wearing a mask became a political ideology identifier versus a public health effort. The CDC is primarily culpable in that with its early, deceptive messaging. Unfortunately, Trump didn't help the perception, either, with his decision to cast an image of weakness on people who chose to wear one by simply not wearing one himself (and I say that as a three-time Trump voter, btw, so not digging at him or his handling overall). I don't think he intended for it to work the way it did, but I do believe he underestimated just how devoted his base is and how easily they will latch onto everything he says and does (or doesn't do).
We give in to restrictions on our freedoms daily in the name of our health and safety and the health and safety of others, without much questioning. Masks should never have been divisive, any more than seatbelts, speed limits, no smoking areas, gun-free zones, having to use a restroom instead of a bush (in public settings, mind you), or wearing pants. Yet here we are.
This post was edited on 12/21/20 at 7:31 am
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Posted on 12/21/20 at 7:57 am to S1C EM
quote:This was a huge problem. Especially given that it seems they said not to wear masks at first when they were really just trying to make sure there were enough for hospitals etc. I understand allocating them but it came across as really deceptive and eroded whatever trust was left.
The CDC is primarily culpable in that with its early, deceptive messaging.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 11:07 am to S1C EM
Overall, I agree with your premise but the silence from the the MSM regarding China's responsibility is deafening. And what bothers me about the silence is I don't know how much is due to fear or influential payoffs from the ultimate deep pockets Chinese government. The Prime Minister of Australia made a statement early on calling for an investigation regarding responsibility for Covid-19 and he was quickly silenced with the Chinese administration threatened economic sanctions.
But bringing the issue home, President Trump issued a halt to all international flights to and from China on Jan. 31st. The Democrats aided and abetted by the liberal MSM immediately labeled Trump as xenophobic and overreacting. Nancy Pelosi responded by staging a show of support for China/Chinese Americans in San Francisco's Chinatown which sent a loud and clear message that she wasn't worried about wearing a mask or social distancing.
Pelosi in Chinatown
As for Trump not wearing a mask during public engagements, I can only say that many other speakers did the same for the obvious reason that public speaking is difficult enough without it being muffled through a mask. But yes, I will concede that Trump followers probably took this as a sign that masks weren't really necessary.
But bringing the issue home, President Trump issued a halt to all international flights to and from China on Jan. 31st. The Democrats aided and abetted by the liberal MSM immediately labeled Trump as xenophobic and overreacting. Nancy Pelosi responded by staging a show of support for China/Chinese Americans in San Francisco's Chinatown which sent a loud and clear message that she wasn't worried about wearing a mask or social distancing.
Pelosi in Chinatown
As for Trump not wearing a mask during public engagements, I can only say that many other speakers did the same for the obvious reason that public speaking is difficult enough without it being muffled through a mask. But yes, I will concede that Trump followers probably took this as a sign that masks weren't really necessary.
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