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Yes, it's because smoke signals have been sent that interest rates will be lowered soon in several countries. Good news for borrowers, not so great for savers.
Dow roars back from coronavirus sell-off with biggest gain since 2009, surges 5.1%Originally Posted by life on mars
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/01/awai...ince-2008.html
US Federal Reserve announced an emergency 1/2% rate cut an hour or so ago, the largest cut in 12 years. The markets knew that was coming yesterday.
I've got a cough and a runny nose, should I go to the A&E?
No ring 111
If advised drive to an allocated location , but stay in the car .
Don't forget your smartphone .
Someone comes out to you
If you test positive your extricated to a special isolated location .
If not you will have to suffer the CCMB for many more years .
Officials are doing a cracking job at keeping a straight face while telling us that school closures and contact limiting measures do nothing and all we need to do is wash our hands.
Isn't the situation far more nuanced than that? Schools closures may yet come into force but it's not considered appropriate at this juncture?
Nuanced because they have to balance economic impact with people's lives? I agree that is what is going on, if you mean that. It will be too late by the time we reach the 'do something' stage. Maybe it is too late already but people should at least be given the opportunity. One of my team at work is vulnerable to this and also has a disabled daughter who is really likely to die if she gets it, my workplace won't do anything (even on a case by case basis) until there is some meaningful government advice.
I get the impression that the decision has been made that we can't stop it so any attempt that causes a negative economic impact would just be wasted. That doesn't take into account the fact that if empowered to do so, people can take individual steps as they see fit.
Some people are complaining that enough isn't being done right now and others that it's all OTT. It's a fine balance that needs to be struck by the powers-that-be.
Doctor Donald J Trump is on the case - don't worry it's just another Democrat hoax!
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...e-false-number
First death within the UK recorded. We have moved to the next stage which is delay, it looks very much like contain which involved doing nothing. I think the next one is panic isn't it?
This line of (in)action appears to be more about keeping the house of cards economy afloat than keeping old people (who appear to have become worthwhile sacrifices) alive.
Should be cancelling big sporting events first like Saturdays rugby game , its the adults who are the issue not children .
Donny has said the 3.4% is a false number , and Democrats are willing it to be a disaster. What does he mean ??
You mentioned this in another thread. You appear to be hanging off his every word.
Didn't you criticise others for doing this? Happy to dig it out if you deny.
The government aren't taking their lead from public opinion though, they are making an assessment based on their own internal valuations of human life and money. Given what we have seen over the last 10 years that should put the shivers up everybody.
Weird one from the figures from department for health today. Why were half the number of people tested yesterday Vs the day before? I can only think of reasons that might be branded cynical.
Are you suggesting that the government crash the economy? Following your plan there won't even be a health service left. And who is going to pay the civil servants overinflated salaries and pensions?
The government consulting experts and evaluating the health and economic benefits and disbenefits makes more sense to me than deferring to public opinion!
But isn't this the Government that were warning us off experts a while ago? What with Gluey taking the "establishment" line in this thread, things aren't half getting confusing lately!
I had established very early on that the Steele dossier and Trump Russia collusion were a hoax, so I haven't deviated at all. I look at the merits of each case individually, and so far I am not seeing any big red flags in the US & UK government Coronavirus response. I'll let you know if I do though.
This is where I say whoosh isn't it?
You have not established anything of the sort.
You have asserted it with a series of circular and self-referential arguments lifted from your favourite alt-right conspiracy sites - with a little help from Fox News and the Tangerine Toupee himself.
You may have burst your own ear drums in your own echo chamber - but out in the wider world your warped agenda is crystal clear.
It is not one where the words 'truth' or 'evidence' have any place.
I do find myself agreeing with some of the stuff posted by Organ and Nelson (whilst disagreeing with much more) but they have some consistency and integrity even when I think they are wrong. Organ also has a great sense of humour. You on the other hand, Gluey..... no.
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You'll get the gist of what the plan is if you watch this video. In the meantime, I would avoid the media as they appear to be scaring the sh*t out of you.
I'm pretty sure the telegraph are 'the media' mr patronising.
I have heard enough through work to know that decisions are being made in bad faith, I could give examples (related to education) but I might be fired.
It's a government committee hearing filmed in its entirety, and the Telegraph are not adding any spin or opinion! They discuss what is going to happen and what the response will be. No panic he said/she said hearsay, just the facts from the horses mouth.
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