Yes. But then NZ is in the middle of nowhere. And has nothing like the same pop density. And what if someone invented machines that can fly? But mostly, it’s about taking the sensible decision to slam the door shut quickly. That was the key decision.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/05/covid-could-britain-have-been-more-like-new-zealand
BBC News – Black bosses ‘shut out’ by ‘vanilla boys’ club’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55910874
Does walking up to the window and briefly staring out count as exercise?
BBC News – Covid-19: ‘Less exercise and more TV’ than first lockdown
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55843666
After the shitshow at The Capitol, the place is stuffed full of troops:
This inauguration could be a bit of a nail-biter.
The interesting result of people believing all kinds of nonsense, in a country that allows everyone to own, and sometimes just stroll around openly with shooters.
Let’s see…
BBC News – In pictures: Troops guard US Capitol, one week after riots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55654102
Scenes at stations in London yesterday as brave Londoners react to moving into tier 4…
Also, a strong possibility of Christmas happening this year on the 25th of December.
In other news, bears confirmed to be shitting in woods, and also: Pope turns out to be a Catholic…
Looks like “shagger” Boris failed to impress on this occasion. At the moment it just seems like a short delay to keep everyone Christmas shopping, before the economy lands post-deal or no-deal in much the same way as the “successful” Space X landing today that resulted in a “rapid unscheduled disassembly”…
Normally, I’d say that could actually end up working out OK. He somehow has a way…
The good news is, if she does turn into a zombie, she won’t be one of the fast ones as per 28 days later. Sensible precaution…
That kind of final push. Better not blow an O ring from straining too hard.
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