Posted on 03/18/2020 12:59:58 PM PDT by bitt
We know the numerator, but not the denominator.” — Leading medical researcher, name withheld, discussing the statistical effect of the coronavirus 2019
One of the most difficult problems in assessing the current coronavirus 2019 (hereinafter COVID-19) pandemic is sorting through the conflicting expert opinions and the evolving statistical data that have — with an enormous assist by the mainstream media — plunged our nation into a state of panic and paralysis. How did we get here? And just how serious is the threat posed by COVID-19?
I’m neither a doctor nor an epidemiologist. But as a prosecutor and trial lawyer, I have spent decades in courtrooms cross-examining highly credentialed and well-compensated expert witnesses and deconstructing their statistical analyses and scientific theories. Moreover, having litigated numerous medical malpractice cases, not only have I interrogated and worked with medical experts, but I have also become friends with a number of intelligent and thoughtful health-care professionals, some of whom have kindly shared with me their insights regarding the current pandemic. Their insights and my basic arithmetic skills and historical analysis form the basis of what you are about to read.
But before we jump into the heart of the discussion, I commend to you the wise words of the celebrated Dr. Drew Pinsky regarding the media’s execrable coverage of the pandemic. Speaking with host Larry O’Connor on the Washington Examiner’s “Examining Politics” podcast, Dr. Pinsky said, “I don’t claim to know what’s motivating the media, but, my God, their reporting is absolutely reprehensible. They should be ashamed of themselves. They are creating a panic that is far worse than the viral outbreak. The bottom line, everybody, is to listen to Dr. Anthony Fauci [Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases]. Do what he tells you, and go about your business.
(Excerpt) Read more at spectator.org ...
p
Since the ChiComs wouldn’t come clean we’re having to figure it out on the fly. Which is why everyone is erring towards worst-case scenarios.
Well if Trump is re-elected and we truly have a Marshall Plan to resurrect domestic manufacturing of most Chinese made essential things like medical equipment and drugs imagine what a 20% unemployment rate in China with 1 billion people means. Mother of all revolutions, we may have global warming because of the 100’s of millions of bodies decomposing. But then again if we get Biden, we’ll be back to dependent, neutered Soyboys like under Obama and we can slap the shackles back on.
Thank you for posting this!
I like this part
“All of the foregoing comes down to this: compared to other pandemics, COVID-19 is relatively benign in that it poses a threat primarily to persons 65 or older and persons with co-morbidities. It’s not a catastrophically fatal 1918 Spanish flu that wiped out young and old alike and appears to be about as statistically fatal as the seasonal influenza A. And although it could possibly threaten to overwhelm our medical facilities, that’s a problem that our nimble free-market system is particularly well-equipped to solve.”
WuFlu Fright will kill more than WuFlu virus.
Added Gina Kolata’s Flu to my library. Its a study of the great flu pandemic of 1918.
The past is prologue to the present. Once in a lifetime thingy.
I have a new tagline. And that encapsulates my concern.
This isn’t some plague that has a 50% mortality rate that would force us to nearly immolate ourselves to be rid of it and save ourselves.
But we may be burning down everything and plunging us into a dark pit of hunger, want, and misery to get rid of it.
And I don’t think that is the right approach.
bmp
Another book must read: The Viral Storm by Nathan Wolfe.
So once this blows over, the parts of the work-force that have become unemployed can resume careers in manufacturing brought back from Red China.
Its the end of the world. I’m just waiting for zombies to put in an appearance.
Thanks for posting.
The number of deaths are doubling every two days. The number of asymptomatic people is irrelevant.
We are slowly curving already.
Truth be told, it isn’t me I am concerned with. I have the disease in context, I have a medical background and the faculties to make reasoned choices that I feel are appropriate.
It is the media and political elements who want to ensure that this “crisis” doesn’t go to waste that concern me. We have clearly seen for the last three years they are not rational and will go to any length to be rid of President Trump.
Rationality and prudence are not foremost for them. I believe their purposes are much darker and more destructive than the virus itself.
I have not read any fiction in so long I can’t remember when...for about the last ten years, I only have been listening to biographies, non-fiction, and history. (I don’t read anymore, my eye just cannot do it)
But I will check that out-thank you for the recommendation!
AHahahahaha
This appears to be non fiction.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.