DiegoDiego Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Dont see the difference of playing a bit of golf this way compared to walking a dog?People would start to take the piss though but done discreetly it would be ok.No difference to walking through a park.In Italy all parks are off limits. I have a half basketball court within my 200m exercise zone and I'm not allowed to use it. Someone I know got fined a couple of days ago for walking through a park.The data for Italy is quite thorough (and debunks the population density nonsense). The figures look hopeful at the moment but indicate the possibility of a very long tail to the curve. It'll be difficult keeping the R0 below one long enough for a vaccine to come on the market. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Up another 81,447 or 581 deaths now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 21 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: That’s not going to happen. What’s more you KNOW that’s not going to happen. Back when I was active in politics I remember people spouting shite like this rather than doing anything constructive to try to create a genuinely better society. People can achieve a better society, it’s not going to look anything like what you’re suggesting though. Yes, I'm well aware it won't happen. I was a Union official long enough to know how it all works. If we could get closer to a Scandinavian model that would do me, however we all know that there's too many influential people with too much to lose for it to happen. Short of a revolution I'm afraid an independent Scotland with a more socialist leaning population is our only realistic hope of just slightly realigning things and even at that it would still be just a token gesture in the bigger picture but still a step in the right direction, if nothing else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: In Italy all parks are off limits. I have a half basketball court within my 200m exercise zone and I'm not allowed to use it. Someone I know got fined a couple of days ago for walking through a park. The data for Italy is quite thorough (and debunks the population density nonsense). The figures look hopeful at the moment but indicate the possibility of a very long tail to the curve. It'll be difficult keeping the R0 below one long enough for a vaccine to come on the market. I blame Ian. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, WATTOO said: Yes, I'm well aware it won't happen. I was a Union official long enough to know how it all works. If we could get closer to a Scandinavian model that would do me, however we all know that there's too many influential people with too much to lose for it to happen. Short of a revolution I'm afraid an independent Scotland with a more socialist leaning population is our only realistic hope of just slightly realigning things and even at that it would still be just a token gesture in the bigger picture but still a step in the right direction, if nothing else. An Independent Scotland based on a Scandinavian of social equality would be a massive step forward. I’d love to see that before I pop my clogs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 If Granny Danger starts a sentence with "Back when" he can't expect anyone to pay attention after. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Just now, Boostin' Kev said: If Granny Danger starts a sentence with "Back when" he can't expect anyone to pay attention after. You did. You also quoted me about it. Dick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: An Independent Scotland based on a Scandinavian of social equality would be a massive step forward. I’d love to see that before I pop my clogs. 34 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: That’s not going to happen. What’s more you KNOW that’s not going to happen. (Sorry old chap. Bored and couldn't resist the opportunity to be a smart arse) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, hk blues said: There are a myriad of problems surrounding the issue of taxation, including some of those you mention. But, let's start with the low lying fruit and start getting corporations to pay taxes relative to their revenue. As a start. Why pay tax on revenue? That's just nuts. It would put all low margin businesses at disadvantage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 30 minutes ago, D.A.F.C said: 33 minutes ago, Bohemian said: I think his point is before you know it you will have a packed golf course, car park etc Pretty much. I'm sure you could do it discreetly though. No doubt some Facebook bawbag will ruin it. Absolutely. Just need to dig out the Harry Potter cloaks of invisibility. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Absolutely. Just need to dig out the Harry Potter cloaks of invisibility. This would do IMO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Dr Denise Mahoney giving the kiss of life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: This would do IMO Fuckin hell how can that guy play golf with no legs 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, Boostin' Kev said: If Granny Danger starts a sentence with "Back when" he can't expect anyone to pay attention after. What if he is singing "At the Edge" by Stiff Little Fingers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Jean King Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 And will not cover you for Covid 19 My annual travel insurance with AMEX just auto renewed last week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, alta-pete said: (Sorry old chap. Bored and couldn't resist the opportunity to be a smart arse) I think it’s an achievable objective; sans the clogs bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Jean King Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Yes essential international travel, ie business etc not holidays. It's 8 months away, Wuhan the epicentre are out of lockdown after 3 months. I think there will be a antibody test by then, if you have had it you will be clear to travel. Thailand had already introduced a show proof that you don't have it(doctors certificte) and get insurance to cover you if you get it measures before they ended up banning all international flights. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest_Fifer Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 What the actual f**k is WRONG with people?BBC News - Coronavirus: Arrests after men lick hands and wipe supermarket foodhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-52227363 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Billy Jean King said: And will not cover you for Covid 19 Yes, we've already had this and I already said that I'm more than willing to take the risk. I'd need to catch the virus in this country anyway for it to have any impact while abroad (given I only go on breaks under 7 days generally). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Jean King Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Likewise We were all given letters to carry with us as we were told the authorities could ask to see proof that we were "critical workers". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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