It was fairly obvious what was likely to happen in the USA, UK and here in Spain regarding Covid as early as March. The reasons are different but the results much the same.
What I find sad is none of these countries will learn from this. They'll vote for the same and get the same time after time in the UK and USA and in Spain, family style culture is so deeply embedded that there is just no way you can stop people kissing and hugging each other. I see it every time I go out. Two people approach each other, both wearing masks. They walk up to each other pull the maks down, hug and kiss.
There are a few right wing conspiracy types here but nothing like the lunacy I read about in the USA.
In the UK it's sloppy government and a failing National Health system.
the NHS. Yes it has issues, like all health care systems. But we are not faced with medical bills (unless we have a sick animal; vets not covered sadly!) so we don't have that to worry about on top of whatever the health issue might be. But I'm sure you're right Bruce, you're being fleeced by big pharma. You can get a lot of drugs much cheaper in Canada.
