shmmeee
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His sort are taught early on it’s a sign of weakness along with all other human emotion aside from “banter”. It’s a schoolboy coping mechanism rife in the sorts of places he grew up.
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His sort are taught early on it’s a sign of weakness along with all other human emotion aside from “banter”. It’s a schoolboy coping mechanism rife in the sorts of places he grew up.
Sky Blue Pete
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Yeah and to be fair my mum was the same yesterday. And sometimes sorry is misused as a whatever. For me it’s one of the most powerful and misused words in our language
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Certainly it is construed as such in the ongoing power battle. Whichever way the other parties would jump on it as proof of incompetence.
I remember one of the things I was told by one of my first bosses was never admit a mistake as it's seen as weakness. Didn't agree with him then, don't agree with it now.
The only way we get better is to admit when we're wrong and learn from it. Hence why G is still wrong so often.
Somehow we need to factor in that mistakes will be made, especially if things are unfamiliar or new.
I think the problem with this is that a lot of the mistakes during the pandemic weren't 'honest' mistakes and were not done with the best interests of the people at heart. Failure to stop travel or implement lockdown was done with political motivation rather than public safety. A lot of the response to dealing with it was done with economic motivation in enriching friends and donors more than providing what was needed to deal with the crisis.
So in this instance guilt is an apt word because they knew they should have taken different actions and chose not to, knowing full well people would die as a result.
skybluetony176
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The arse covering begins
I guess that’s the bonus of Boris being in the proverbial holiday fridge. If he’s hiding you get to cover your own arse before he has the chance to blame you.
Covid: Not my job to sugarcoat advice, Sir Patrick Vallance says
The chief scientific adviser says he does not just tell the government what it wants to hear.
www.bbc.co.uk
I guess that’s the bonus of Boris being in the proverbial holiday fridge. If he’s hiding you get to cover your own arse before he has the chance to blame you.
skybluetony176
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Have you had the vaccine?How TF I've not caught covid is beyond me
Don't know how good my immune system is , but so far it feels like my body is pushing covid away like
Evo1883
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Yea both, at this point I dont even think a covid party would do it
Tommo1993
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How TF I've not caught covid is beyond me
Don't know how good my immune system is , but so far it feels like my body is pushing covid away like
Mine has been a lot better over the last 4 years since working outdoors in all the elements (predominately in previous job). I expected to pick it up at some point having still mixed with loads of people. Maybe I have unknowingly. Touch wood it stays away. Hope your girl is better now.
skybluetony176
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You probably had a strong immune system anyway and the vaccine has made you invincible.
Evo1883
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Stood up and beat my chest then , shouted this is sparta .. hopefully it stays away
Tommo1993
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He’s broken 4 turnstiles since his second jab.
Evo1883
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Yea missus full of it at the moment , daughter is edging closer to her 10 days
Brighton Sky Blue
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Heading over your way next Easter, what will the likely entry requirements be do you think?
Sick Boy
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My girlfriend got 2 really nasty colds over the space of 4 weeks recently and I didn’t get either - some of us seem to have stronger immune systemsHow TF I've not caught covid is beyond me
Don't know how good my immune system is , but so far it feels like my body is pushing covid away like
Sick Boy
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At the moment it’s a rapid antigen and fully vaccinated. Would imagine the fully vaccinated requirement will still be there. Oh and the Italy version of the EU passenger locator.
You’re also supposed to register with the local health authority - PM me at the time and I will help with that.
Sky Blue Pete
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Well it was Boris calling him a gloomsterThe arse covering begins
Covid: Not my job to sugarcoat advice, Sir Patrick Vallance says
The chief scientific adviser says he does not just tell the government what it wants to hear.www.bbc.co.uk
I guess that’s the bonus of Boris being in the proverbial holiday fridge. If he’s hiding you get to cover your own arse before he has the chance to blame you.
Johnnythespider
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I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest Johnson dithered and delayed just as much as he could.The arse covering begins
Covid: Not my job to sugarcoat advice, Sir Patrick Vallance says
The chief scientific adviser says he does not just tell the government what it wants to hear.www.bbc.co.uk
I guess that’s the bonus of Boris being in the proverbial holiday fridge. If he’s hiding you get to cover your own arse before he has the chance to blame you.
baldy
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Again,what’s the science behind cancelling this? It’s outdoors…makes no sense
londonist.com
London's New Year's Eve Fireworks Have Been Cancelled For The Second Year In A Row
But SOMETHING is in the works.
londonist.com
Evo1883
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Again,what’s the science behind cancelling this? It’s outdoors…makes no sense
London's New Year's Eve Fireworks Have Been Cancelled For The Second Year In A Row
But SOMETHING is in the works.
There's no actual reason as the amount of people mingling around new years will be huge anyway .
Unless ofcourse they are anticipating some form of lockdown measures to be re introduced and dont want to waste the cash
chiefdave
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At a guess its more to do with incurring costs now for an event that could potentially be cancelled if restrictions are brought in.Again,what’s the science behind cancelling this? It’s outdoors…makes no sense
London's New Year's Eve Fireworks Have Been Cancelled For The Second Year In A Row
But SOMETHING is in the works.
baldy
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How TF I've not caught covid is beyond me
Don't know how good my immune system is , but so far it feels like my body is pushing covid away like
You’re not the only one…I’ve not had it either but I’m not incredibly amazed or in awe about why I’ve not caught it
David O'Day
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That is exactly what it says in the article, i guess no insurers will even think about offering cancellation insurance
Evo1883
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It's surprising to me .. simply for the fact its in my house and I've been interacting closely for 5 days with my partner before she actually found out her PCR was positive... hence , I'm amazed
hill83
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Who’s got time to actually read the article though.
Evo1883
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I ain't got time I'm sat on my sofa watching Britain's most evil killers
Nick
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hill83
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Where’s the science behind watching that?
Evo1883
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baldy
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Feeble little dig
hill83
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Is that a Time Team spinoff?
skybluetony176
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Is it the Boris edition?
David O'Day
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Tony Robinson needs a job these days
skybluetony176
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Don’t worry. He has a cunning plan.
Sbarcher
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Whatever next?
GPs to be given cash (bribes) to see more patients face to face (just like they used to!)
The hospital where my wife works yesterday had a queue of 98 people in A&E, the vast majority referred by their GP after a telephone "consultation".
After a quick check and either a prescription or re-assurance thet were sent off on their way.
This should be the job of the GP not clogging up Accident and Emergency units - the clue to their main purpose is in their title!
I've no doubt those same GPs are happy to socialise face to face in bars and restaurants with friends and colleagues but are reluctant to carry out their paid professions.
Makes my piss boil (maybe I should see a GP).
GPs to be given cash (bribes) to see more patients face to face (just like they used to!)
The hospital where my wife works yesterday had a queue of 98 people in A&E, the vast majority referred by their GP after a telephone "consultation".
After a quick check and either a prescription or re-assurance thet were sent off on their way.
This should be the job of the GP not clogging up Accident and Emergency units - the clue to their main purpose is in their title!
I've no doubt those same GPs are happy to socialise face to face in bars and restaurants with friends and colleagues but are reluctant to carry out their paid professions.
Makes my piss boil (maybe I should see a GP).
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