stop all testing and let it ride. the league should also encourage teams to break canadian law because it's stupid as (frank)

Good!

People need to understand that the Omicron variant is essentially the flu. The good news is that this Omicron variant is quite likely to be the reason that the pandemic ends. The Ro of Omicron is MUCH higher than Delta (approaching that of an Ro of measles), so it is extremely contagious (i.e. we're all likely to get it)...but is is essentially..the flu.

Years ago, players decided on their own (sometimes with advice from the team doctor) if they would play or not with the flu. When a very bad flu bug was going around, players would take measures to distance themselves from their teammates, and sometimes even miss a game or two.

I can tell you that in economic and financial circles, the very common thesis/view is that Omicron is going to be viewed historically as the likely variant that ended the pandemic and basically "crowded out" the other strains, due to it's extremely level of contagion. In terms of investing, the market may not like this one bit. Most of the gains in recent months/years have come as a result of unprecedented stimulus, with Covid being the reason/excuse. Now that Covid is likely waning, the capital markets do not like this.

More importantly, neither do those people who have and continue to BENEFIT from Covid. People who have received stimulus will not get it anymore. People who have been able to sit by and not work will have to go to work. People/companies/govts that have borrowed will have to pay it back at a higher rate than anticipated. People that demanded higher wages will have to compete for those wages (they'll have to work), and MOST importantly, people in media and gov't will have to start reporting the truth.

There is no big global conspiracy, not at all, but people really REALLY have to watch the actions of those that have benefitted from this pandemic. As it comes to an end, pay attention to those that have benefitted as they attempt to cling to those benefits, as they cling to the power and publicity that they've gotten, and how they are acting now that they realize it's coming to an end.

Please, sincerely do not be afraid of Covid, Omicron is an extremely contagious "bad flu". Some people have severe complications from the bad flu, some die. Don't listen to the alarmists, this pandemic is closing out. Once the financial stimulus is removed from the economy however, we could be in for a rough ride economically. Pay attention to the words and actions of those that have and want to continue to benefit from the pandemic.

(full disclosure, I work in the finance industry and I've benefitted greatly from this pandemic as everyone is stuck at home and seeking investment advice. I was/am also VERY skeptical about the experimental healthcare supplements they've forced on us (by definition they're not vaccines), but I have received my 2 doses as they are very helpful healthcare supplements). You could argue that I stand to benefit if the pandemic continues as more stimulus gets pumped into the economy and the inflated markets climb higher. But this pandemic is about to end and people should be positive about their health and their future. (just be smart with your investments and stop listening to those that stand to benefit from Covid...they're freaking out!)

sorry for the long rant, but I often (not always) count Eklund in the group of "alarmists" that tend to get things a little wrong in terms of over-reacting to the bad flu.
- JLO961

For as many similarities as covid has to the flu, there are as many differences. Hopefully you are right about Omega Supreme being the variant that helps end the pandemic, but the truth is you have no idea if that will happen, even those whose job it is to study this have no idea. I suppose eventually if someone keeps saying it is the last one, eventually they will be right.

Hey! You know what would be fun? Another vaccine debate. It's only been about five minutes.

Good!

People need to understand that the Omicron variant is essentially the flu. The good news is that this Omicron variant is quite likely to be the reason that the pandemic ends. The Ro of Omicron is MUCH higher than Delta (approaching that of an Ro of measles), so it is extremely contagious (i.e. we're all likely to get it)...but is is essentially..the flu.

Years ago, players decided on their own (sometimes with advice from the team doctor) if they would play or not with the flu. When a very bad flu bug was going around, players would take measures to distance themselves from their teammates, and sometimes even miss a game or two.

I can tell you that in economic and financial circles, the very common thesis/view is that Omicron is going to be viewed historically as the likely variant that ended the pandemic and basically "crowded out" the other strains, due to it's extremely level of contagion. In terms of investing, the market may not like this one bit. Most of the gains in recent months/years have come as a result of unprecedented stimulus, with Covid being the reason/excuse. Now that Covid is likely waning, the capital markets do not like this.

More importantly, neither do those people who have and continue to BENEFIT from Covid. People who have received stimulus will not get it anymore. People who have been able to sit by and not work will have to go to work. People/companies/govts that have borrowed will have to pay it back at a higher rate than anticipated. People that demanded higher wages will have to compete for those wages (they'll have to work), and MOST importantly, people in media and gov't will have to start reporting the truth.

There is no big global conspiracy, not at all, but people really REALLY have to watch the actions of those that have benefitted from this pandemic. As it comes to an end, pay attention to those that have benefitted as they attempt to cling to those benefits, as they cling to the power and publicity that they've gotten, and how they are acting now that they realize it's coming to an end.

Please, sincerely do not be afraid of Covid, Omicron is an extremely contagious "bad flu". Some people have severe complications from the bad flu, some die. Don't listen to the alarmists, this pandemic is closing out. Once the financial stimulus is removed from the economy however, we could be in for a rough ride economically. Pay attention to the words and actions of those that have and want to continue to benefit from the pandemic.

(full disclosure, I work in the finance industry and I've benefitted greatly from this pandemic as everyone is stuck at home and seeking investment advice. I was/am also VERY skeptical about the experimental healthcare supplements they've forced on us (by definition they're not vaccines), but I have received my 2 doses as they are very helpful healthcare supplements). You could argue that I stand to benefit if the pandemic continues as more stimulus gets pumped into the economy and the inflated markets climb higher. But this pandemic is about to end and people should be positive about their health and their future. (just be smart with your investments and stop listening to those that stand to benefit from Covid...they're freaking out!)

sorry for the long rant, but I often (not always) count Eklund in the group of "alarmists" that tend to get things a little wrong in terms of over-reacting to the bad flu.
- JLO961

You had me until the end when you said it's not a vaccine by definition. I've heard this before and it's complete nonsense (unless you think it is a microchip)

Honestly, I just want to hear a rational explanation of this.

Nope.
- JLO961

Yes, you are mistaken. Vaccines are in fact exactly what they are. You do not understand vaccines.

It will not fly in the Canadian regime.
- HenryHockey

in communist canada you have no freedom

in communist canada you have no freedom
- 2Real

Just peaceful transfers of power after elections.

You had me until the end when you said it's not a vaccine by definition. I've heard this before and it's complete nonsense (unless you think it is a microchip)

Honestly, I just want to hear a rational explanation of this.
- Hawkeynation

Vaccines give you immunity. This "vaccine" does not.
Every year do we get the flu vaccine?

Vaccines give you immunity. This "vaccine" does not.
Every year do we get the flu vaccine?
- mikey

Wrong, not all vaccines give perfect blanket immunity after one shot, this is not the correct understanding.

There is a new flu vaccine every year, yes. It is constantly reformulated to adapt to mutations in the influenza virus. The Covid vaccines are vaccines. It's not complicated.

Sorry there Gritty man, obviously you have been listening to the wrong politicians and public health officials for a long time and your senses are dulled as to what reality is.

Maybe you need to read something other than the US CDC website or the political party in power in Washington and Ottawa. Stop living in denial and use your head to think about these things.
- jkumpire

Yea, why should we listen to the Center for Disease Control about controlling the spread of diseases? Stupid experts.

in communist canada you have no freedom
- 2Real

True story.

Good!

People need to understand that the Omicron variant is essentially the flu. The good news is that this Omicron variant is quite likely to be the reason that the pandemic ends. The Ro of Omicron is MUCH higher than Delta (approaching that of an Ro of measles), so it is extremely contagious (i.e. we're all likely to get it)...but is is essentially..the flu.

Years ago, players decided on their own (sometimes with advice from the team doctor) if they would play or not with the flu. When a very bad flu bug was going around, players would take measures to distance themselves from their teammates, and sometimes even miss a game or two.

I can tell you that in economic and financial circles, the very common thesis/view is that Omicron is going to be viewed historically as the likely variant that ended the pandemic and basically "crowded out" the other strains, due to it's extremely level of contagion. In terms of investing, the market may not like this one bit. Most of the gains in recent months/years have come as a result of unprecedented stimulus, with Covid being the reason/excuse. Now that Covid is likely waning, the capital markets do not like this.

More importantly, neither do those people who have and continue to BENEFIT from Covid. People who have received stimulus will not get it anymore. People who have been able to sit by and not work will have to go to work. People/companies/govts that have borrowed will have to pay it back at a higher rate than anticipated. People that demanded higher wages will have to compete for those wages (they'll have to work), and MOST importantly, people in media and gov't will have to start reporting the truth.

There is no big global conspiracy, not at all, but people really REALLY have to watch the actions of those that have benefitted from this pandemic. As it comes to an end, pay attention to those that have benefitted as they attempt to cling to those benefits, as they cling to the power and publicity that they've gotten, and how they are acting now that they realize it's coming to an end.

Please, sincerely do not be afraid of Covid, Omicron is an extremely contagious "bad flu". Some people have severe complications from the bad flu, some die. Don't listen to the alarmists, this pandemic is closing out. Once the financial stimulus is removed from the economy however, we could be in for a rough ride economically. Pay attention to the words and actions of those that have and want to continue to benefit from the pandemic.

(full disclosure, I work in the finance industry and I've benefitted greatly from this pandemic as everyone is stuck at home and seeking investment advice. I was/am also VERY skeptical about the experimental healthcare supplements they've forced on us (by definition they're not vaccines), but I have received my 2 doses as they are very helpful healthcare supplements). You could argue that I stand to benefit if the pandemic continues as more stimulus gets pumped into the economy and the inflated markets climb higher. But this pandemic is about to end and people should be positive about their health and their future. (just be smart with your investments and stop listening to those that stand to benefit from Covid...they're freaking out!)

sorry for the long rant, but I often (not always) count Eklund in the group of "alarmists" that tend to get things a little wrong in terms of over-reacting to the bad flu.
- JLO961

Are you a DOCTOR that "works in the finance industry"?

stop all testing and let it ride. the league should also encourage teams to break canadian law because it's stupid as (frank)
- batteryjackson

More like you're stupid as frank. A lot less cases in Canada because more of us take it seriously than you do.

Finally. A rare display of brains

More like you're stupid as frank. A lot less cases in Canada because more of us take it seriously than you do.
- Nasty_Duck

lol, spoken like a true peon. who gives a poop about cases when over 99% of people who get it are fine? canadians are basically the boomers of the world. what a pathetic country

Good!

People need to understand that the Omicron variant is essentially the flu. The good news is that this Omicron variant is quite likely to be the reason that the pandemic ends. The Ro of Omicron is MUCH higher than Delta (approaching that of an Ro of measles), so it is extremely contagious (i.e. we're all likely to get it)...but is is essentially..the flu.

Years ago, players decided on their own (sometimes with advice from the team doctor) if they would play or not with the flu. When a very bad flu bug was going around, players would take measures to distance themselves from their teammates, and sometimes even miss a game or two.

I can tell you that in economic and financial circles, the very common thesis/view is that Omicron is going to be viewed historically as the likely variant that ended the pandemic and basically "crowded out" the other strains, due to it's extremely level of contagion. In terms of investing, the market may not like this one bit. Most of the gains in recent months/years have come as a result of unprecedented stimulus, with Covid being the reason/excuse. Now that Covid is likely waning, the capital markets do not like this.

More importantly, neither do those people who have and continue to BENEFIT from Covid. People who have received stimulus will not get it anymore. People who have been able to sit by and not work will have to go to work. People/companies/govts that have borrowed will have to pay it back at a higher rate than anticipated. People that demanded higher wages will have to compete for those wages (they'll have to work), and MOST importantly, people in media and gov't will have to start reporting the truth.

There is no big global conspiracy, not at all, but people really REALLY have to watch the actions of those that have benefitted from this pandemic. As it comes to an end, pay attention to those that have benefitted as they attempt to cling to those benefits, as they cling to the power and publicity that they've gotten, and how they are acting now that they realize it's coming to an end.

Please, sincerely do not be afraid of Covid, Omicron is an extremely contagious "bad flu". Some people have severe complications from the bad flu, some die. Don't listen to the alarmists, this pandemic is closing out. Once the financial stimulus is removed from the economy however, we could be in for a rough ride economically. Pay attention to the words and actions of those that have and want to continue to benefit from the pandemic.

(full disclosure, I work in the finance industry and I've benefitted greatly from this pandemic as everyone is stuck at home and seeking investment advice. I was/am also VERY skeptical about the experimental healthcare supplements they've forced on us (by definition they're not vaccines), but I have received my 2 doses as they are very helpful healthcare supplements). You could argue that I stand to benefit if the pandemic continues as more stimulus gets pumped into the economy and the inflated markets climb higher. But this pandemic is about to end and people should be positive about their health and their future. (just be smart with your investments and stop listening to those that stand to benefit from Covid...they're freaking out!)

sorry for the long rant, but I often (not always) count Eklund in the group of "alarmists" that tend to get things a little wrong in terms of over-reacting to the bad flu.
- JLO961

Be careful, you're making too much sense, and if Covid has taught us anything, being sensible is frowned upon. We're all supposed to panic.