Dr. Hinshaw told Albertans they were going to stop testing, tracing and isolating on July 28–3 weeks ago. This ‘plan’ was supposedly presented to cabinet July 8, 6 weeks ago tomorrow. Kenney says they accepted her plan “without modification”. 1/7
We’re supposed to believe that in 6 weeks, there has not been enough time to get the data together for this plan that was accepted without modification. 6 weeks. Kenney, Shandro and the rest of cabinet, who have not exactly dazzled us with their intellectual prowess, somehow 2/7
understood it well enough to go ahead with it and require no further explanation or changes, yet Hinshaw wants us to believe that it needs to be synthesized and summarized so that we can follow the “narrative”. It’s been promised for weeks and we’re still waiting. 3/7
There is no data. It’s not based on science, it’s based on ideology. Opening July 1 and dropping all restrictions in one fell swoop, followed by a huge festival with mass gatherings, partying in bars, breakfasts and barbecues, was a gamble. UCP thought it was worth it so they 4/7
could try to recoup some of their plummeting popularity and schmooze with donors. Everyone warned it would set off a 4th wave, and UCP lost this bet, big time, just like they have gambled and lost time and again with everything else. 5/7
The ‘plan’ was a contingency to cover up the reality of what the Stampede did. No testing and no contact tracing would hide the trail of infection. No isolating means employers could insist their workers come in and no family members or close contacts would have to miss work 6/7
either. It was about money and avoiding responsibility. Until or unless Hinshaw can actually produce this supposed data, 6 weeks later, and it is credible, this ‘narrative’ of gambling, losing and covering up is the only thing that makes sense. Go ahead UCP, prove it wrong. 7/7
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