Re:Germany pauses AstraZeneca vaccinations as a 'precaution'
by amelius on Monday March 15, 2021 @12:53PM
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The solution is simple though: politicians simply ask experts how many people die if they do X versus Y, and make sure it is recorded (e.g. by journalists) so they can refer to it later.
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Re:Germany pauses AstraZeneca vaccinations as a 'precaution'
by hntrader on Monday March 15, 2021 @07:06PM
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Why would any politician/regulator/expert willingly opt-in to accountability?
The best strategy (however cynical) is to not be quantitatively explicit about expectations so that you can frame it as though you succeeded no matter what happens.
Re:Germany pauses AstraZeneca vaccinations as a 'precaution'
by dahfizz on Monday March 15, 2021 @01:22PM
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Even assuming this utilitarian viewpoint is the correct one, you're putting a lot of faith in the general population to trust the experts / journalists and to be un-emotional when examining the facts.
Re:Germany pauses AstraZeneca vaccinations as a 'precaution'
by levosmetalo on Monday March 15, 2021 @01:32PM
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Now as a politician, you just need to find the right expert that will recommend you whatever you want to do.
Re:Germany pauses AstraZeneca vaccinations as a 'precaution'
by amelius on Monday March 15, 2021 @01:38PM
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Of course you ask a reputable one, e.g. head of CDC etc. otherwise prepare to get in trouble with journalists.
Re:Germany pauses AstraZeneca vaccinations as a 'precaution'
by DiggyJohnson on Monday March 15, 2021 @05:53PM
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> of course you ask a reputable one
What if that turns out to be more difficult than you originally realized.
Re:Germany pauses AstraZeneca vaccinations as a 'precaution'
by cutemonster on Tuesday March 16, 2021 @08:50AM
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You can just forget about it all and don't tell anyone you ever asked him/her.