The last time I got the “ohhhh where’s your MAAAAAASK” treatment was ten minutes ago, when I walked into this business in suburban Los Angeles without a mask: Inside, everyone was wearing paper masks to stop the virus. Everyone. Year three. And California’s AB 2098, which threatens to take medical licenses away from doctors who speak outside the Covid-19 “consensus,” was
Some hospitals doing it here - our local demands it, but only in A&E (that's the ER to my American brethren). Apparently the Coof only circulates in that part of the hospital.....and the staff in my local pharmacy (it's a large chain, Boots) only have bulging evil eyes as far as I know as I haven't seen the rest of their faces for so long I've forgotten what they look like. A few weeks ago there was a young guy working there, locum, mask free and I nearly kissed him such was my joy at seeing someone finally break free from the herd 😂
I was watching a video of some young BLM protesters at Penn State last night and noticing lots of paper mask wearers. Here in France I only see obviously vulnerable people masked up now. What a funny country you have there.
Los Angeles County—parts of it anyway—seems stuck on stupid. San Bernardino County is stupid in a great many ways, but largely kept its collective wits over the past couple of years. (A few Robespierre-wannabes notwithstanding.) Even the places I've seen that maintain the signs don't enforce the rule, with maybe two exceptions I can think of—one being a medical practice.
I wonder how Professor Oster is enjoying her newfound infamy.
Thank you. When I read your articles I feel less alone(less crazy). I feel uneasy in the world now because everyone around me seems to be living in an alternate reality.
I live in West Los Angeles, and at this point, those who wear masks seem to do so for reasons other than hygiene. I suspect it is the same with the suburban business you mentioned.
I am close to a 12-year-old boy who has become sadly dependent on his mask. Anytime he leaves his home, he chin-straps a mask "just in case" and continually flips it up over his face. When his parents ask him to remove it, he pulls it below his chin again, but his hand literally shakes as if it had a mind of its own.
Meanwhile, most of those walking around outdoors in a mask are in visibly poor health: obese, sickly or geriatric. These are the people that can least afford oxygen deprivation and its subtle cognitive and physiological impairments.
If Oster wants to plead for amnesty, let her start by addressing the epidemic of mental illness she helped to create.
So over this bullshit. Last time I went to my vet’s office (east San Diego County) I was actually pleasantly surprised they weren’t requiring masking and I actually got to be in the exam room with my cat (1 of 5, and yes I actually do have human children too), first time in almost 3 years. Still have to wear a mask to the doctor’s office, eye doctor, etc. Wondering if we will ever be done with this hypocrisy.
We don't allow people wearing masks into our businesses. We assume they are trying to steal things.
PS: I took a look at Emily Oster's ratio (comments to likes) was running at a 15:1 clip. She's getting the shellacking she deserves.
Never forget.
Never forgive.
Hold the line.
Some hospitals doing it here - our local demands it, but only in A&E (that's the ER to my American brethren). Apparently the Coof only circulates in that part of the hospital.....and the staff in my local pharmacy (it's a large chain, Boots) only have bulging evil eyes as far as I know as I haven't seen the rest of their faces for so long I've forgotten what they look like. A few weeks ago there was a young guy working there, locum, mask free and I nearly kissed him such was my joy at seeing someone finally break free from the herd 😂
Your vet's "Please wear a mask. Stay safe. Stay healthy." sign needs an annotation: "Stay stupid."
I was watching a video of some young BLM protesters at Penn State last night and noticing lots of paper mask wearers. Here in France I only see obviously vulnerable people masked up now. What a funny country you have there.
I hope at least you wear this, assuming you comply for the sake of your pet
https://fakemaskworldwide.com/the-offensively-fake-fake-mask/
Hey Chris, me again and I looked up the CDC's 10-28-22 guidance on masks. It says this:
"Updated masking guidance
CDC recommends that vaccinated and unvaccinated people wear masks in public indoor settings when the COVID risk to your community is high."
Guess what? The CDC's map of each county in the US says the covid risk in Los Angeles County is LOW.
Print out those two pages, take them to your vet's office and tell them to shove it where the sun don't shine. 🤬
I'll forgive the person who pays all the fines my business has for outlawing masks at my offices.
Los Angeles County—parts of it anyway—seems stuck on stupid. San Bernardino County is stupid in a great many ways, but largely kept its collective wits over the past couple of years. (A few Robespierre-wannabes notwithstanding.) Even the places I've seen that maintain the signs don't enforce the rule, with maybe two exceptions I can think of—one being a medical practice.
I wonder how Professor Oster is enjoying her newfound infamy.
Absolutely. I am glad to see more people jumping on this issue. Asking for amnesty is just grotesque after the past three years.
https://dochammer.substack.com/p/amnesty-for-what-exactly
John Rambo. A wise man.
Thank you. When I read your articles I feel less alone(less crazy). I feel uneasy in the world now because everyone around me seems to be living in an alternate reality.
She really walked into it.
Like only a clueless academic can.
I live in West Los Angeles, and at this point, those who wear masks seem to do so for reasons other than hygiene. I suspect it is the same with the suburban business you mentioned.
I am close to a 12-year-old boy who has become sadly dependent on his mask. Anytime he leaves his home, he chin-straps a mask "just in case" and continually flips it up over his face. When his parents ask him to remove it, he pulls it below his chin again, but his hand literally shakes as if it had a mind of its own.
Meanwhile, most of those walking around outdoors in a mask are in visibly poor health: obese, sickly or geriatric. These are the people that can least afford oxygen deprivation and its subtle cognitive and physiological impairments.
If Oster wants to plead for amnesty, let her start by addressing the epidemic of mental illness she helped to create.
So over this bullshit. Last time I went to my vet’s office (east San Diego County) I was actually pleasantly surprised they weren’t requiring masking and I actually got to be in the exam room with my cat (1 of 5, and yes I actually do have human children too), first time in almost 3 years. Still have to wear a mask to the doctor’s office, eye doctor, etc. Wondering if we will ever be done with this hypocrisy.