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Re:WHO says it no longer uses 'pandemic' category, but virus... by TallGuyShort on Monday February 24, 2020 @01:49PM (#22407061)
I clearly said I don't believe it's probable. I'm suggesting that may have been what the other poster was getting at.

But long-term, I think it would be perfectly rational to think that a few months of down economy is worth better PR while nipping some anti-government uprising in the bud, at least to an oppressive government.

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Re:WHO says it no longer uses 'pandemic' category, but virus... by danso on Monday February 24, 2020 @03:53PM (#22408328)
A terrible economy with people locked up in their homes while their loved ones die in quarantine is also something that creates anti-government sentiments.
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Re:WHO says it no longer uses 'pandemic' category, but virus... by TallGuyShort on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @10:22AM (#22413844)
I don't think they care if people like them. They care if people stand up to them.
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