Paradise Pete

I don't like Pence, but at least he's a normal Republican instead of the nut cases they have now.

11 hours ago, KC 71 said:

There are  currently hundreds of new MRNA vaccines in the making

so you wont have to worry on that

Yes. Despite the naysayers, MRNA vaccines are and will be a boon to society. One of the most beneficial health advances ever was the invention of vaccines, and this is the next generation of that.

10 hours ago, ICU Kid said:

This one didn't age well either:

Pfizer and BioNTech announced Monday their coronavirus vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing Covid-19 among those without evidence of prior infection

At the time he said it that was correct. Then the virus mutated. Still effective though.

10 hours ago, ICU Kid said:

Source?

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/vaccination-may-protect-against-long-covid

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9905096/

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/lack-vaccination-severe-illness-tied-higher-risk-long-covid

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00354-6/fulltext

7 hours ago, Purdey said:

I think we have to live with Covid, the same way Thais have lived with dengue fever. Grateful Thailand doesn't have Ebola...

If I could get a vaccine for dengue I'd take that too.

12 hours ago, AndyFoxy said:

And some on here will tell me that pot smokers aren't dangerous. 

Pot stealers tend to be dangerous. Pot smokers, not so much.

4 hours ago, Jack West Jr said:

 back in Europe till the 22nd June and I can assure you noone here gives a damn about Covid .

This just in: The virus says it doesn't give a damn if no one gives a damn about it. In fact, it said if it prefers it that way.

27 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Is there any other country in the world that gives bail to murderers?

Many do.

1. United States: Each state has its own laws concerning bail. Generally, bail can be granted in murder cases unless there's a risk the accused won't appear for trial or is a danger to the community.

2. Canada: Bail is determined by a judge and can be granted in murder cases depending on circumstances. However, for serious offenses, it's more difficult for the accused to secure bail.

3. United Kingdom: Murder suspects can be granted bail but it is less common due to the seriousness of the crime.

4. Australia: Like the UK, bail can be granted in murder cases but it is less common.

5. India: Bail in murder cases is generally difficult to secure due to the severity of the crime, but it's not impossible and is ultimately decided by a judge.

6. South Africa: Bail can be granted even in serious crimes such as murder, but the accused has to provide compelling reasons why they should be granted bail.

7. Brazil: For serious crimes like murder, the accused usually remain in detention until trial.

8. Germany: Bail is not commonly used in Germany. Instead, a judge may order pre-trial detention if there's a high risk of flight or if the person is suspected of a serious crime like murder.

9. France: Like Germany, France has a system of pre-trial detention and supervision, and bail is not commonly used.

10. Japan: Japan's system allows for pre-trial detention, and bail can be granted but is less common for serious crimes like murder.

11. China: Bail in China (known as "Qubao Hou Shen") is typically used for less serious crimes. For serious crimes like murder, the accused are often held in detention.

12. Russia: Bail can be used in Russia, but in practice, it is rare, especially for serious crimes like murder.

13. Mexico: Mexico has a complex system of pre-trial detention and provisional release. Serious crimes like murder often result in pre-trial detention.

14. Nigeria: While bail is constitutional in Nigeria, it's less common for serious offenses like murder and is decided on a case-by-case basis.

15. Kenya: The Kenyan constitution guarantees the right to bail. However, for serious crimes like murder, it's generally more difficult to obtain.

16. Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia does not typically use a bail system, and those accused of serious crimes like murder are usually detained until trial.

17. Argentina: Argentina uses a system of pre-trial detention and conditional release. Bail can be granted but is less common for serious crimes like murder.

26 minutes ago, Bim Smith said:

How's that vaccine working out. Didn't they say it would stop you getting and transmitting it. That's exactly what they said at the beginning. Or was that a lie to get everyone to take it.

That's not exactly what they said, but it was extremely effective. Then the virus mutated. Statistically though, the vaccinated still fare much better.

Lots of older men die in this way every year. It's not caused by the viagra, except in the sense that if not for the viagra they wouldn't be attempting the activity.