I have a physical disability that makes a lot of things hard to do. I can't really have hobbies or a job if my brain declines. That's one of the biggest reasons I still care about covid prevention. That and death (immunocompromised).

  • TheModerateTankie [any]
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    1 year ago

    From what I've gathered, one of the main ways covid enters the brain is through the olfactory nerves. Using a nasal spray like enovid or covixyl might help prevent that in the event you are exposed, since they line your nasal passage with a layer of virus killing chemicals.

    It's still hard to believe how many people just stopped giving a shit. When the powers that be turn on the propaganda machine there's little we can do to stop it, especially when it lines up with peoples desire for "normalcy".

    • MF_BROOM [he/him]
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      1 year ago

      It is also very disappointing that many self-identifying leftists have also either fallen victim to the propaganda machine around COVID minimization or no longer care to keep themselves and their vulnerable comrades safe, at least in some contexts. I can sort of understand those feelings of weariness from individuals about nothing being done to mitigate all the death and suffering that COVID continues to wreak. I personally don't agree with that choice though, obviously.

      But idk, at a minimum, it is extremely disappointing to me that leftist orgs and unions in general are very anti-mask/pro-COVID at this point. I don't understand what the fuck the point of being a leftist is if you are literally creating an environment that is especially dangerous to disabled/immunocompromised folks, like organizers should be all over requiring masks at events and giving virtual options. Especially because COVID is a workplace safety issue. What the fuck happened to "an injury to one is an injury to all?"

      • VILenin [he/him]
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        1 year ago

        It's perfectly in line with western leftism, abandon your principles the second it inconveniences you.

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        • Maoo [none/use name]
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          1 year ago

          I think it's way simpler than that, but still characteristic of western leftism. Despite all the rhetoric and presumption of being opposed to the hegemonic capitalist system, they are still incredibly susceptible to propaganda, including and particularly, normalization.

          The people around them stopped and "the experts" aren't crying foul, so they agree that covid is over. They are unconsciously liberal due to their susceptibility to media and social narratives.

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        • booty [he/him]
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          1 year ago

          i remember that shit. one of the most embarrassing threads ever seen on this site.

        • macabrett
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          1 year ago

          I remember that thread. It still angers me. I had to leave the site for a few weeks after all of that.

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