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

[mikeyxw]

This is a twist on that philosophical question about if you should kill an innocent person to save ten others. Is it moral to root for a complete dickhead in a position of power to die horribly if we know it will save quite a few others? For the original one, I'm a hard no, for the second, I'm kinda leaning towards team virus.

[dancesofthelight]

In this specific case, with these people denying the severity of the crisis until it up and bit them in the ass with teeth coated in necrotic detritus? Yes, absolutely, root for Beervirus. They made it worse for others, may they reap all that they have sown until they choke on it.