Coronavirus - Overall
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@mariner4life see I've been in the UK too long. I don't get not having booze in the supermarket.
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@Bones said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@mariner4life see I've been in the UK too long. I don't get not having booze in the supermarket.
Same in Oz. But the bottle shops are right next door and owned by the supermarkets.
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@antipodean sure but can you get it at the dairy? When I was in brissie last year and only had one expensive bottle-o nearby. And it typically closed early.
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@Bones said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@antipodean sure but can you get it at the dairy? When I was in brissie last year and only had one expensive bottle-o nearby. And it typically closed early.
What @chimoaus said. I haven't really worked in hospitality, but from friends that own/ run bars and restaurants I understand that the easiest way to get a liquor licence here is to sell food, or just booze. Anything else is a right PITA apparently.
Happy to be corrected if anyone knows otherwise.
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@Bones said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@antipodean sure but can you get it at the dairy? When I was in brissie last year and only had one expensive bottle-o nearby. And it typically closed early.
Was it an expensive one or just normal price which is expensive compared with UK (and NZ)?
The Woolies bottle store chain make you go and buy a bag from Woolies if you need anything to carry your beers in.
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@gt12 said in Coronavirus - Overall:
Hanami season here and Tokyo parks were packed, as usual.
Wife was in Tokyo and said people didn't seem overly fussed. Crowds weren't hectic either when she went out to capture some cherry blossoms blooming.
People are much more worried about the Oympics being postponed or cancelled though - the news that the Canadian's won't send their team will be all over the news this evening.
As if that would make a difference to the medal count.
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Fascinating ways in which Singapore is fighting Coronavirus.
The Western author portrays Singaporean govt as "dictatorial". I just think they are organized.
The other side: Some of the government's techniques would be difficult to implement in a free society. Over many decades, Singaporeans have become comfortable unquestioningly following directives from their dictatorial government.
For example, Singapore's government didn't just recommend that people stay in quarantine for 14 days after they return from overseas. Instead, the authorities enforce their "stay-at-home" notices by sending text messages to residents throughout the day. When they receive the texts, Singaporeans are required to share their GPS location with the government, per CNA.
If Singaporeans don't comply with stay-at-home notices, they could be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. "First-time offenders are liable for a fine of up to S$10,000, jail of up to six months, or both," per CNA. "Repeat offenders face double the penalties."*https://www.axios.com/singapore-coronavirus-big-brother-bd7cec2b-eb47-4b49-a337-f4f4ecff57f2.html
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@Frank said in Coronavirus - Overall:
Fascinating ways in which Singapore is fighting Coronavirus.
The Western author portrays Singaporean govt as "dictatorial". I just think they are organized.
The other side: Some of the government's techniques would be difficult to implement in a free society. Over many decades, Singaporeans have become comfortable unquestioningly following directives from their dictatorial government.
For example, Singapore's government didn't just recommend that people stay in quarantine for 14 days after they return from overseas. Instead, the authorities enforce their "stay-at-home" notices by sending text messages to residents throughout the day. When they receive the texts, Singaporeans are required to share their GPS location with the government, per CNA.
If Singaporeans don't comply with stay-at-home notices, they could be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. "First-time offenders are liable for a fine of up to S$10,000, jail of up to six months, or both," per CNA. "Repeat offenders face double the penalties."*https://www.axios.com/singapore-coronavirus-big-brother-bd7cec2b-eb47-4b49-a337-f4f4ecff57f2.html
I know which one I'd prefer
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@gt12 said in Coronavirus - Overall:
Hanami season here and Tokyo parks were packed, as usual. People are much more worried about the Oympics being postponed or cancelled though - the news that the Canadian's won't send their team will be all over the news this evening.
Extraordinary they are still maintaining that there is a remote chance that the Olympics proceed.
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@Frank said in Coronavirus - Overall:
Fascinating ways in which Singapore is fighting Coronavirus.
The Western author portrays Singaporean govt as "dictatorial". I just think they are organized.
The other side: Some of the government's techniques would be difficult to implement in a free society. Over many decades, Singaporeans have become comfortable unquestioningly following directives from their dictatorial government.
For example, Singapore's government didn't just recommend that people stay in quarantine for 14 days after they return from overseas. Instead, the authorities enforce their "stay-at-home" notices by sending text messages to residents throughout the day. When they receive the texts, Singaporeans are required to share their GPS location with the government, per CNA.
If Singaporeans don't comply with stay-at-home notices, they could be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. "First-time offenders are liable for a fine of up to S$10,000, jail of up to six months, or both," per CNA. "Repeat offenders face double the penalties."*https://www.axios.com/singapore-coronavirus-big-brother-bd7cec2b-eb47-4b49-a337-f4f4ecff57f2.html
That's not being submissive to a dictator that's being intelligent and practical. Singapore is tiny and what better way to keep track as test results come in.
Too much talk of Asian authoritarian governments scaring people to action. The fact is the people are far more pragmatic and community minded than us.
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@Frank said in Coronavirus - Overall:
Fascinating ways in which Singapore is fighting Coronavirus.
The Western author portrays Singaporean govt as "dictatorial". I just think they are organized.
The other side: Some of the government's techniques would be difficult to implement in a free society. Over many decades, Singaporeans have become comfortable unquestioningly following directives from their dictatorial government.
For example, Singapore's government didn't just recommend that people stay in quarantine for 14 days after they return from overseas. Instead, the authorities enforce their "stay-at-home" notices by sending text messages to residents throughout the day. When they receive the texts, Singaporeans are required to share their GPS location with the government, per CNA.
If Singaporeans don't comply with stay-at-home notices, they could be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. "First-time offenders are liable for a fine of up to S$10,000, jail of up to six months, or both," per CNA. "Repeat offenders face double the penalties."*https://www.axios.com/singapore-coronavirus-big-brother-bd7cec2b-eb47-4b49-a337-f4f4ecff57f2.html
There's a reason Singapore is called "Bright North Korea".
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@Siam said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@Frank said in Coronavirus - Overall:
Fascinating ways in which Singapore is fighting Coronavirus.
The Western author portrays Singaporean govt as "dictatorial". I just think they are organized.
The other side: Some of the government's techniques would be difficult to implement in a free society. Over many decades, Singaporeans have become comfortable unquestioningly following directives from their dictatorial government.
For example, Singapore's government didn't just recommend that people stay in quarantine for 14 days after they return from overseas. Instead, the authorities enforce their "stay-at-home" notices by sending text messages to residents throughout the day. When they receive the texts, Singaporeans are required to share their GPS location with the government, per CNA.
If Singaporeans don't comply with stay-at-home notices, they could be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. "First-time offenders are liable for a fine of up to S$10,000, jail of up to six months, or both," per CNA. "Repeat offenders face double the penalties."*https://www.axios.com/singapore-coronavirus-big-brother-bd7cec2b-eb47-4b49-a337-f4f4ecff57f2.html
That's not being submissive to a dictator that's being intelligent and practical. Singapore is tiny and what better way to keep track as test results come in.
Too much talk of Asian authoritarian governments scaring people to action. The fact is the people are far more pragmatic and community minded than us.
Just look at the proof. Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong. It's not just the strength of the government (it does matter) as you say it's the character of the people. Caucasians think too much for themselves, and look at the mess we are in