Brexit, for once some facts.

[oyster]

If they are to be used for sex offenders, they should first be validated. For example, the members of the current government...?

I'd also say, the consequences of a lie detector test being wrong could be horrific for both sex offenders' potential victims and, indeed, for sex offenders - not all of whom have done the most terrible things. Yet, if they "fail" such a test wrongly, they could end up very badly treated.

Lie detectors should be used to monitor sex offenders, UK study says
Research for police argues that compulsory polygraph testing could reduce risk to the public

 

[daveboy]

I doubt it's anything to do with our doctors. I think it is logical and it's why I'm so optimistic and have ignored Italy's data.

The Italians socialise far more than we do, aided by their more clement weather, so transmission has many more opportunities.

It seems our native reserve, poor weather and car driving culture have been very helpful.
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I've read that smoking seems to be a major factor, Or any illness that reduces lung function.

 

[oldgroaner]

If they are to be used for sex offenders, they should first be validated. For example, the members of the current government...?

I'd also say, the consequences of a lie detector test being wrong could be horrific for both sex offenders' potential victims and, indeed, for sex offenders - not all of whom have done the most terrible things. Yet, if they "fail" such a test wrongly, they could end up very badly treated.

Lie detectors should be used to monitor sex offenders, UK study says
Research for police argues that compulsory polygraph testing could reduce risk to the public

With an in depth pilot study on all Mp's at Westminster
If any of them test out as truthful we know the equipment is faulty!

And it would certainly reduce risk to the public

 

[oldgroaner]

Now the government is really making a huge mistake:

Labour MPs alarmed at Covid-19 laws being passed without vote

Emergency measures would be in place for two years with no plans for review

It is incredible that there were enough stupid people in this country to allow Boris and co unlimited power.

Do you want total Coronovirus?
It's the will of the people (not that anyone is asking them or Parliament if it comes to that)

Shades of the little German spin Doctor
All we lack is the mass rallies

May as well laugh
Pandemic Stupidity is far worse than Coronavirus

 

[oldgroaner]

I've read that smoking seems to be a major factor, Or any illness that reduces lung function.

Amazing what the power of association brings up

 

[oyster]

I've read that smoking seems to be a major factor, Or any illness that reduces lung function.

Question: Does vaping have the same, or even a worse, effect than ordinary smoking?

(Not expecting an answer. Just a contemplation.)

 

[oyster]

People here (and in other places I sometimes inhabit) having been shouting louder than government advisers. Now this is being made explicit in ways that might be very uncomfortable for the incumbents:

Scientists have been sounding the alarm on coronavirus for months. Why did Britain fail to act?
Richard Horton

The warnings from China and Italy were loud and clear. But politicians and their advisers wasted valuable time – and lives will be lost as a result
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/18/coronavirus-uk-expert-advice-wrong

 

[oldgroaner]

People here (and in other places I sometimes inhabit) having been shouting louder than government advisers. Now this is being made explicit in ways that might be very uncomfortable for the incumbents:

Scientists have been sounding the alarm on coronavirus for months. Why did Britain fail to act?
Richard Horton

The warnings from China and Italy were loud and clear. But politicians and their advisers wasted valuable time – and lives will be lost as a result
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/18/coronavirus-uk-expert-advice-wrong

They were too busy swindling us over Brexit

 

[oyster]

They were too busy swindling us over Brexit

And preparing for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Song Contest cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 contest, due to take place in Rotterdam in May, will now be held in 2021

 

[Wicky]

With an in depth pilot study on all Mp's at Westminster
If any of them test out as truthful we know the equipment is faulty!

And it would certainly reduce risk to the public

 

[oyster]

I see the pound is suffering from covid-19. Currently 1.1767 against the USD.

And no treatment available.

 

[Danidl]

And preparing for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Song Contest cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 contest, due to take place in Rotterdam in May, will now be held in 2021

.. and the downside?.

 

[oyster]

.. and the downside?.

Just realised, our entry was almost as tactlessly idiotic as Johnson's comment about respirators. (Had to look our entry up as otherwise I had no idea.)

“My Last Breath”

 

[sjpt]

Gun stores started seeing a similar run on weapons and ammunition as the panic intensified.
If you thought the lines at the grocery store are long... good morning from Los Angeles

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1238868541689880576

 

[oyster]

Gun stores started seeing a similar run on weapons and ammunition as the panic intensified.
If you thought the lines at the grocery store are long... good morning from Los Angeles

I'd rather a vaccination shot...

 

[Wicky]

Schools now closing Friday - apart for kids of essential workers

Expect all of BJ's foundlings to be dropped off on 10 Downing St's doorstep monday morning...

 

[Wicky]

I doubt it's anything to do with our doctors. I think it is logical and it's why I'm so optimistic and have ignored Italy's data.

The Italians socialise far more than we do, aided by their more clement weather, so transmission has many more opportunities.

It seems our native reserve, poor weather and car driving culture have been very helpful.
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Why the Coronavirus Hit Italy So Hard

The country has the second-oldest population on earth, and its young mingle more often with elderly loved ones.

www.wired.com

The reason why Italy is suffering so badly, write University of Oxford researchers in a new paper in the journal Demographic Science, may be twofold: The country has the second-oldest population on earth, and its young tend to mingle more often with the elderly, like their grandparents.

Wouldn't put it past Frinton-on-Sea to get their gates back!

 

[oldgroaner]

Schools now closing Friday - apart for kids of essential workers

Expect all of BJ's foundlings to be dropped off on 10 Downing St's doorstep monday morning...

Some of them will have a long way to travel....

 

[oyster]

I am now receiving messages about "army on the streets tomorrow... or is it Friday". I am getting a distinct feeling that the rumour mill is running out of control. But given the legislation that is supposed to be going through tomorrow, who knows what will really happen.

Mind, if used positively, the forces could be very positive and helpful. If mis-managed, it could be even more disastrous.

Speaking of rumours...

Russian media ‘spreading Covid-19 disinformation’

 

[flecc]

I see the pound is suffering from covid-19. Currently 1.1767 against the USD.

And no treatment available.

And 1.07 to the euro.

Near to proving my forecast at the time of the referendum, that the pound would sink to parity with the euro.

Now we can painlessly rejoin the EU, plus the euro this time.
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