I agree that lies permeate on both sides. That's why we can't look at the argument from a ideological perspective, but my view everything through the lens of freedom.
Both lies can be dangerous, but I will take a partial truth that is bent toward freedom over a half lie that turns toward slavery every time.
(Not very good example, but hopefully will convey my point)
Imposing Tariffs on countries that dump steal will lead to massive job growth
Unrestricted free markets will lead to increase in trade.
#1 is partial truth as it may lead to only moderate job growth (Truthful Hyperbole)
#2 is half lie because the increase in trade will be mostly all import (Deceptive Lie)
The article claims two things:
20% more people died in 2020 than in 2019
Claims that Covid is the reason for additional deaths
I would have no problem believing that 20% more people died in 2020. The important part of the claim is "Did they died of Covid".
It would be a more incredible argument to claim no increase in deaths occurred in 2020, and that would run counter to most of our argument here. After all aren't we the ones that believe a massive depopulation scheme is underfoot. Are we not making claims that hundreds of thousands are being murdered by denial of the most effective prophylaxis and therapeutic off-label drugs.
I don't deny that more people died, and it's no wonder. I dispute the claim that the increases were mostly attributed to the morbidity of the SARS-CoV2 virus.
It would be a more incredible argument to claim no increase in deaths occurred in 2020, and that would run counter to most of our argument here. After all aren't we the ones that believe a massive depopulation scheme is underfoot. Are we not making claims that hundreds of thousands are being murdered by denial of the most effective prophylaxis and therapeutic off-label drugs.
The lockdowns for much of 2020 reduced the number of automobile accidents. If I had to guess (no proof), those deaths were substituted for those who either died directly from renal failure due to remdesivir or drowning to death on ventilators.
But, but I think there is a solid argument that in the net, lockdowns resulted in an increase in deaths, and not a decrease. Therefore, if this is true, then "less automobile accidents" theory would not hold. (Also see bold text below)
There was a sharp decline in visits to emergency rooms and an increase in fatal heart attacks because patients didn’t receive prompt treatment. Many fewer people were screened for cancer. Social isolation contributed to excess deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The number of people killed last year in motor-vehicle accidents in the United States rose to the highest level in more than a decade, even though Americans did significantly less driving than in 2019. It was the steepest annual increase in the fatality rate per mile traveled in nearly a century, apparently due to more substance abuse and more high-speed driving on empty roads
The National Safety Council (NSC) estimate of total motor-vehicle deaths for the first six months of 2021 is 21,450, up 16% from 18,480 in 2020 and up 17% from 18,384 in 2019. Mileage in the first six months of 2021 rebounded 13% from COVID lows in 2020 but still lags 2019 mileage by nearly 6%. The estimated mileage death rate in 2021 is 1.43 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, up 3% from 1.39 in 2020 and up 24% from 1.39 in 2019.
I agree that lies permeate on both sides. That's why we can't look at the argument from a ideological perspective, but my view everything through the lens of freedom.
Both lies can be dangerous, but I will take a partial truth that is bent toward freedom over a half lie that turns toward slavery every time.
(Not very good example, but hopefully will convey my point)
#1 is partial truth as it may lead to only moderate job growth (Truthful Hyperbole) #2 is half lie because the increase in trade will be mostly all import (Deceptive Lie)
The article claims two things:
I would have no problem believing that 20% more people died in 2020. The important part of the claim is "Did they died of Covid".
It would be a more incredible argument to claim no increase in deaths occurred in 2020, and that would run counter to most of our argument here. After all aren't we the ones that believe a massive depopulation scheme is underfoot. Are we not making claims that hundreds of thousands are being murdered by denial of the most effective prophylaxis and therapeutic off-label drugs.
I don't deny that more people died, and it's no wonder. I dispute the claim that the increases were mostly attributed to the morbidity of the SARS-CoV2 virus.
yeah i think the extra deaths could be attributed to the masks, vaccines and lockdowns
The lockdowns for much of 2020 reduced the number of automobile accidents. If I had to guess (no proof), those deaths were substituted for those who either died directly from renal failure due to remdesivir or drowning to death on ventilators.
Did not think of that angle.
But, but I think there is a solid argument that in the net, lockdowns resulted in an increase in deaths, and not a decrease. Therefore, if this is true, then "less automobile accidents" theory would not hold. (Also see bold text below)
Lockdowns ended more lives than saves:
There was a sharp decline in visits to emergency rooms and an increase in fatal heart attacks because patients didn’t receive prompt treatment. Many fewer people were screened for cancer. Social isolation contributed to excess deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The number of people killed last year in motor-vehicle accidents in the United States rose to the highest level in more than a decade, even though Americans did significantly less driving than in 2019. It was the steepest annual increase in the fatality rate per mile traveled in nearly a century, apparently due to more substance abuse and more high-speed driving on empty roads
Motor Vehicle Deaths in 2020 Estimated to be Highest in 13 Years, Despite Dramatic Drops in Miles Driven
https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/overview/preliminary-estimates/