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Daniel's avatar

Reading 1984 with a mask on. In an environment rich with stack ironic contrast this maybe the gold standard.

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micah6vs8's avatar

I had an eye opening medical primary care visit today. I wrote this email to my provider >

"Hello Wendy. I left your office a few minutes go after a tech or nurse denied me access to service because I did not cover my nose with my cloth mask (not a n95). When I tried to explain that it was a breathing issue, she continued to insist on my compliance without offering any other means to satisfy protocol (i.e. waiver, face shield). Then I was told of her denial of service to me. I decided to leave the office quietly, as many were in the waiting room seeking attention...."

Nothing like the petty tyrants who ought never be granted authority over others > "You do not speak for me."

After I finally took the plunge and contacted several providers in my area for Direct Primary Care. I now have two 'meet and greet' consults this week. I hope today was the fuel I needed to leave corporate medicine (or at least reduce my exposure) >

https://www.dpcare.org/

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Suburban VA Dad's avatar

The last picture is just the best.

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Art Vandelay's avatar

Really want to get off this ride! Thinking of becoming a crofter in the Hebrides. Of course then I would be surrounded by real sheep and they won’t demand facial diaper compliance!

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Wesley Hoyle's avatar

C.S. Lewis' remark on Omnipotent Moral Busybodies aged like milk/wine (little of both, depending on how you look at it).

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David Bell's avatar

People seem to have become amoral. No moral compass at all, so they can't be influenced - they just think lying is OK

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Lillia Gajewski's avatar

The lack of self-awareness in the media of 2021 is almost awe-inspiring.

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cmpalmer75's avatar

Didn't know about that proposed amendment to the Official Secrets Act.

I'm tired of the endless leaks. I'm tired of no consequences for the leakers.

But.

Wow. Just wow.

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Rogier van Vlissingen's avatar

AP is my nominee for Tweet of the year with that one about totalitarian regimes...

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Benjamin's avatar

Oh, the irony. Great post!

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Alan Baerlocher's avatar

Great post! I love how you tied together all the headlines. Also, that's a great CS Lewis quote. Neel Kashkari inspired me to use it last thursday on my blog.

https://baerlocherbearing.blogspot.com/2021/07/alans-alert-7-15-2021.html

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