Here's a thought

[mahnmut]

I was reminded of it by a fellow's remark in the neighboring post:

"The virus chose the most ironic time to hit, didn't it? The most populous countries of the world are currently ruled by ignorant assholes. I'm sure this is going to end well."

So this comes just timely:

Boris Johnson now has the Coronavirus...

...And so does Jair Bolsonaro.

You know, at the risk of sounding evil, earlier today in a conversation with a friend I was ready to make a bet about who the first major world leader to kick the bucket from Covid-19 would be.

Perhaps that would serve as a trigger of some sorts, and give a hard lesson to the rest of 'em, possibly making at least a few of those assholes happening to find themselves in a position of power, capable of affecting the lives (and deaths) of millions of people, finally wake up, if a bit late. Who knows.

I'm still at a choice, however, as to whom my bet should settle upon: Johnson, Trump, or Bolsonaro. Any suggestions? Or maybe you'd like to scold me for my heresy? After all, those are human beings too, as despicable as they might be. I admit I feel guilty for the thought, but still...

Whatever the outcome, karma sure is a bitch.

Comments

[mahnmut]

Why do I get the feeling that this "stimulus" is going to be yet another corporate bailout / money-laundering operation?

[fridi]

A money-printing operation, first and foremost.

[tcpip]

Yes. And whilst it will keep the wheels turning for a while, it will result in an equivalent increase in prices.

[fridi]

Using the wheels parallel, it's like keeping them turning, while increasing their size, thus making any further motion ever more difficult. Am I close?

[tcpip]

That is a delightful appropriate elaboration on the metaphor.