25 yrs in commercial construction, last 10 have been virtual construction (3d models provided clash free before building). In my immediate area, biggest projects happening seem to be Data Centers, and they are popping up everywhere. We've built 10 in the past 2 yrs and have 6 more on the books.
That said, most other jobs are having trouble getting through the bidding process. Vendors on give quotes good for 45 days, takes 60 to resolve the contract details and now the quote is trash. Prices are changing so much in 2 months, job goes back out to bid, wash and repeat. We have 2 on their 3rd rebid process now. It's insane.
It's interesting they debunk Putin destroying the pipelines (well some parts), by saying this sub could not have gotten to it's destination undetected due to it's size and speed it would need to travel.
And now we have no clue where it could be? Well, is it trackable or not?
For me, my employer allowed the choice to be mine but incentivised getting the shot. Many other employers did not do the same, and made it a requirement (as well as many institutions). Given the choice of feeding ones family or not carries significant weight. Drs and nurses forced to get the shot or risk their lively hood. So I don't really accept the "the choice is yours" rational. For many, the choice was get the shot or stop supporting your family. Atleast in their eyes.
Trump endorsed the shot but he had to at the time. Here he had dumped loads of tax payer money into fast tracking the vaccine, he had to stand behind his efforts. Flawed data provided to him and his team backed up his expectations.
Is there a test here as well, is yet to be seen. I do 100% agree with your reasoning there. Is the shot the mark of the beast? Will it destroy all those that cowered and accepted, leaving just the unvaxed? If true, expect mass depopulation soon, and cremation to be the only acceptable burial arrangement. IMO that is
Seriously expected this to be some Babylon Bee article...