My boss is leftie. I suspect he knows something in advance. I know too but from the other side ... here ;)
Recently there are people in our company who got COVID. Usually it was treated very seriously, but now no one is bothered. Everyone are treating it like a flu. I would expect lefties to exaggerate it. Instead I have a feeling that they're bluffing and will be creating a new bubble based on false claims.
At some point my boss has mentioned "COVID Christmas". It looks like he knows something's coming. I would expect the next hystery. We know it will be fake again.
Not sure if you have the same feeling or whether this information helps. Just sharing.
Then he wouldn't say "COVID Christmas". They've planning some kind of remake.
I know what you mean. It's not the first time he is "watching TV". Also they way people speak is important, not just the words. But you're right in principle. I probably wasn't clear explaining.