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In reply to the discussion: This is all the "civility" I can manage: someone tell me again why "Doctor" Birx is [View all]Lulu KC
(2,565 posts)This isn't about defending HER, it's about information.
1. Where did you hear her say this about the counties?
2. What do you want her to do instead?
I am not challenging your opinion--I just want to know where you're hearing her say what you mentioned. It wasn't in the press conference, so where was it?
Based on what I have read, I don't think we'll be out of this for 18 months. There is no way that we can return to "normal" by Easter. If anything, we might have partial restrictions lifted by late June or July, where we get to go do more than we are now, but we will be sent back home about a month later as the virus recirculates. This cycle will happen repeatedly until we can test antibodies and vaccinate.
Based on what I've heard her say, she's driven by data like an actual scientist. If she is, and if she has influence, we won't be anywhere close to unlocked by Easter. The states and local jurisdictions won't let it happen, even if DT would. Now, will he listen to her or anyone else with common sense? Unlikely.