(10-08-2021, 04:43 AM)DJC link Wrote:You do realise that the 37% rating is only independent voters?  Biden’s approval rating has certainly declined across the board but it is still higher than Aurangzeb’s at the same stage of his presidency.

It certainly is a nation of contrasts, my cousins in Texas are very progressive but a mate from Texas has the US flag upside down on his backpack to indicate his country is in distress ?

(10-08-2021, 05:12 AM)capcom link Wrote:You do realise I'm married to one and have dozens of friends in the States that I communicate with every day ... on both sides of the growing divide

(10-08-2021, 05:23 AM)madbluboy link Wrote:An anti vaxxer at my work thinks that when the authorised worker restrictions are lifted he won't have to get vaccinated.

(10-08-2021, 06:32 AM)shawny link Wrote:I wouldn’t be so quick to think he’s wrong yet. It won’t be the first time Dan back flips.

I tried to get additional labour for a city job we are on and was told labour hire is struggling as there is still a fair percentage that are not even single vaccinated - I was quite surprised tbh. The girl I go through for labour said you would be shocked at the numbers that are willing to stay home and not work then get the vaccine.

In fairness especially early days I wasn’t keen on it either and was really against my children taking it but as we all love travelling interstate and I need to go on site from time to time the decision was taken from me. Once my kids decided to get it I was always going to follow despite admitting parts of the handling of it I made me feel uneasy.

Anyhow I got it but I guess if you don’t have commitments maybe live alone and have the cash to sit idle you could stand firm for a few more months and see how things play out.

(10-08-2021, 07:07 AM)DJC link Wrote:That's the thing isn't it; a choice between getting somewhere close to normal or staying as we are now.  I know where I'd rather be.

I wasn't sure whether it would be constitutional but all Victorian members of parliament have to produce evidence of vaccination before they can attend parliament now.

(10-08-2021, 08:57 AM)shawny link Wrote:True. I have got to the point where I caved in - just cant live this sort of locked up existence for much longer. I miss my mates and my extended family terribly. The little things that i used to take for granted like catching up for a BBQ or a few beers I really miss the most. Just cant wait to have face to face conversation with those close to me. 

(10-08-2021, 09:13 AM)capcom link Wrote:As the record holder for the longest locked down city in the world, no surprise.  The worst run state in the commonwealth  >