Predictions that have led to dire consequences that likely weren’t necessary

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Apr 5, 2020
10:32:55pm

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Predictions that have led to dire consequences that likely weren’t necessary

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BYU '80

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Last login: May 5, 2024
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Yes, I'm beating that Fauci drum again but how do you explain the guy?

Busiturtle

4/5/20 6:06pm

I think it's easily explained. He's reacting to info as he's getting it. The problem our info has been incomplete.

SpiffCoug

4/5/20 6:10pm

But he is the lead, he shouldnt be the one reacting

ABCoug

4/5/20 6:12pm

The people in the lead don't have the data to give you the answers you seek

Covid-19

4/5/20 6:15pm

One of the few things my Dad tried to teach me:

ABCoug

4/5/20 6:22pm

This is illogical

SL12

4/5/20 6:41pm

It's a new disease. Cut people some slack for their imperfect predictions.

4/5/20 9:06pm

Predictions that have led to dire consequences that likely weren’t necessary

BYU '80

4/5/20 10:32pm

Likely is the key

Covid-19

4/6/20 12:50am

Trying to give consistent message maybe. I think he had probably

Plato

4/5/20 6:12pm

I take it as a good sign that he’s adjusting his outlook as he learns more

Odysseus

4/5/20 6:12pm

NO ONE really knows anything about what is going to happen. Everyone is just

BeardedSpock

4/5/20 6:38pm

When Mitt Romney tried that, a certain faction said he was "flip-flopping".

BleedCougarBlue2

4/5/20 7:24pm

The world had known about the virus for 3 weeks at the time

coolcats

4/5/20 6:13pm

He knew about Hubei quarantine and China panicking and

Plato

4/5/20 6:15pm

I don't love the guy. I think he's reactionary rather than

4/5/20 6:18pm

Let's not be disingenuous and give quotes without full context.

coolcats

4/5/20 6:38pm

I don't think the full context changes what the OP is saying. Fauci was making

BeardedSpock

4/5/20 6:42pm

And Fauci is on the record saying healthy people should not be too concerned

Busiturtle

4/5/20 6:49pm

And I'm willing to forgive that, because the way the virus is spreading now

BeardedSpock

4/5/20 6:52pm

Perfect answer 🙂

Busiturtle

4/5/20 6:56pm

So he was still very wrong

BYU '80

4/5/20 10:33pm

Here you go

compcoug

4/5/20 6:38pm

Means he's still guessing. Nobody knows anything. Sweden is doing nothing and

777

4/5/20 7:00pm

A thousand "imaginary" thumbs-up for you.

BleedCougarBlue2

4/5/20 7:26pm

He is all about enhancing his reputation

savagecougar

4/5/20 7:50pm

There is no politician or public figure who will reopen the economy

kiyoshige

4/5/20 8:53pm

A person changing his recommendations is a good thing you know...

superdoo

4/5/20 9:07pm

I agree that data should drive decisions,

Busiturtle

4/5/20 9:14pm

And now he says this is an economic inconvenience

BYU '80

4/5/20 10:32pm

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