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[–] [email protected] 22 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Had the displeasure of dealing with McKinsey as they performed the legal equivalent of extortion under the guise of "public health" during COVID. Crazy just how deep their tendrils go when it comes to steering public funds and policy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

You missed the opportunity to say "ManageMint"!

[–] [email protected] 17 points 11 months ago (2 children)

That app is cancer. Just stop using it.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 11 months ago (3 children)

That looked like such a miserable experience for everyone involved. What a stupid location.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Ultimately, I agree with less censored stances which is why I picked this instance. I just don't think it's good for my mental health to engage in the political banter. I did start blocking some instances, maybe that will help. Thanks for the insight!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

I agree with this assessment completely. Especially after the pre-race talks about working as a team to keep the Ferrari's at bay. I was almost expecting what you described after seeing Lewis on the softs and how much of a short term advantage they offered yesterday.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (12 children)

Man, I'm starting to think this platform ain't for me. Lots of unhinged folks here.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

The argument I have heard being lockdowns (moreso the duration of them) put extensive pressure on small business to shut down but allowed the large corporations to remain open, creating an effective monopoly. This created a situation where governments had also had to assist with those shortfalls so folks can survive. To do that, they increased the monetary supply which in turn devalues the currency. This causes the inflation which makes things more expensive. The government then gives out more money...and the cycle repeats.

Now, I'm not an economist but it sounds pretty logical to me. I know it came down to saving lives and I'm in support of doing that. But could we have done things in a way that didn't put an entire generation 10 years behind? That's a conversation worth having if you ask me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Man, I wish I had this kind of spare time.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 11 months ago

You can swap sides and this still applies.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Correct. It does seem that many of the COVID measures did come at the expense of the quality of life for citizens. Upward mobility feels like a pipe dream now. I'm glad I didn't have to make the decisions about lockdowns and spending because that's not an easy choice.

I just think those in opposition may have had some valid points that were dismissed as insensitive or heartless by those who will, now, never be able to afford a house. That sort of stuff. It's a shame we can't talk without devolving into "your team is evil" rhetoric any longer.

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