General discussion on current situation

[Caw1]

I am totally gobsmacked that the PM could stand in front of the nation and blatantly condone DC's actions as being completely fine 😱😱😱

What's the matter with the man he's a buffoon, or as my OH describes him as Billy Bunter!

The PM still doesn't look well and I seriously wonder whether he's actually fit enough to govern the country or whether his dose of covid19 has rendered him incapable of making any sound judgements...

The actions of the government have sent out mixed messages anyway....and now people are just going to flout them wholesale because why should we all abide by their rules and some do just as they please!

Caroline

[Mike in Cumbria]

I'm just waiting for CCTV or camera phone footage to emerge of Mr C strolling around Barnard Castle. Surely that would be the end of him.

As Gadget said a number plate was reported to the police and the person who did that has made a complaint to the police.

The trouble is, that could be dismissed as a malicious report if there are no photographs. Surely somewhere or other, one will turn up.
Boris's performance yesterday was appalling. He talked over the reporters, didn't allow anyone back in for a follow up question, didn't actually answer any questions and treated us all with utter contempt. The only worse performance was Peter Bottomley yesterday morning on Radio 4 - it was breathtakingly arrogant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar9CxbapWvo

[magnacarta]

Brushes with death usually changes a persons view on life, maybe Boris just doesn't want the job anymore.

[Pheno]

This seems to be a thread evolving into doom and gloom, and seeking comfort in the perceived failures of others.

Where is the spike in infections/death some of you prophesied after the VE day street parties?  It hasn't happened and we are beyond the 14 day incubation period.

Perhaps as a reslt of staying indoors for a long period of time some of you appear to have mislaid your rationale too, hopefully only for the time being.

My general perception is that most people who contribute to these threads are stalwart pessimists who feel happiest when spreading doom and gloom.

Pheno

[Caw1]

This seems to be a thread evolving into doom and gloom, and seeking comfort in the perceived failures of others.

Where is the spike in infections/death some of you prophesied after the VE day street parties?  It hasn't happened and we are beyond the 14 day incubation period.

Perhaps as a reslt of staying indoors for a long period of time some of you appear to have mislaid your rationale too, hopefully only for the time being.

My general perception is that most people who contribute to these threads are stalwart pessimists who feel happiest when spreading doom and gloom.

Pheno

If you don't mind me saying I think your comments are little inflammatory - most people have abided by the requests of the government and not able to see their families or loved ones when they've been in hospital and sadly died from this virus.

I don't agree with what your saying that people are 'seeking comfort in the perceived failures of others' from the way I'm reading the other comments people are just angry with what has happened and felt somewhat betrayed.

I also resent being classed, in your words.... stalwart pessimists who feel happiest spreading doom and gloom....
I am an optimist by nature and look at most situations from both sides, in this incidence I'm finding it hard to do this.... I remain to be convinced this was the right action of DC as he has, apparently, relatives in London and a nanny.... this of course needs to be confirmed and not just journalist jingoism... time will tell.

Caroline
For someone in this position to flout their own requests is frankly unacceptable.

[Marmalady]

My general perception is that most people who contribute to these threads are stalwart pessimists who feel happiest when spreading doom and gloom.

Pheno

One person's perception of "doom and gloom" is another person's perception of "saying it how it is"

If you think the thread too gloomy, you can scroll on by -- or add some sweetness and light to gladden our hearts.

[Kiltpin]

An argument can be made as to why he and his wife went to Durham. I don't personally believe him, but I am rational enough to see that there might be a reason. 

BUT 
After they were both clear of the virus the law was clearly broken by their return to London. He knew what he was doing and he should be fined (£1,000 at that time).   

Cummings is the power behind the throne - Boris is but the sock-puppet. Take away Cummings and Boris will be exposed as the bumbling buffoon that he always is and was. 

Regards 

Chas         

[Pheno]

Hi I wasn't making any comment about Cummings/Boris at all but just that everybody who comments on this thread generally has a downer on what has happened or what will happen - as with the VE day celebrations.  I don't recall, may be wrong, seeing any comments other than: they're all doing it wrong/not socially distancing/they will all spread the virus.  None of the; good to have a bit of gaiety/people being sensible & responsible genre, and what has been the result, no sign of a spike in cases or deaths.  So it is not a case of how it is cos what some were intimating would be a disaster, didn't happen. It is saying how you think it will be (Doom and gloom) rather than how it is.

Funnily enough, rather than being inflammatory I was saying how I feel this thread is - not much lightness.  I see that some of those on the Diary threads feel sad/down/depressed and was really just commenting that this thread is unlikely to raise their spirits.

Sorry if I didn't express myself very well.

Pheno

[Lisajb]

This seems to be a thread evolving into doom and gloom, and seeking comfort in the perceived failures of others.

Where is the spike in infections/death some of you prophesied after the VE day street parties?  It hasn't happened and we are beyond the 14 day incubation period.

Perhaps as a reslt of staying indoors for a long period of time some of you appear to have mislaid your rationale too, hopefully only for the time being.

My general perception is that most people who contribute to these threads are stalwart pessimists who feel happiest when spreading doom and gloom.

Pheno

Weston hospital in Somerset has temporarily stopped admitting new patients, including to A&E, because of the number of patients it has with Coronavirus

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/weston-general-hospital-closes-coronavirus-4162175