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comment by demure
demure  ·  1311 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Sunday Pandemic Doomscrolling Roundup

I don't understand how out of one side of the WSJ's mouth they can talk about the K-shaped recovery, but also put this shit outside their opinion section

    During the 1918-1919 flu pandemic, some American cities closed schools, churches and theaters, banned large gatherings and funerals and restricted store hours. But none imposed stay-at-home orders or closed all nonessential businesses.

Oh wait, WSJ, you mean the 1918-1920 flu pandemic that lasted over two years and killed anywhere from 17 to 50 million people? Riiight.

    Covid Lockdowns: They’re Overly Blunt and Costly

Riiiight.