The hottest Covid response Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Top U.S. Politics Topics
Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack 2496 implied HN points 03 Feb 24
  1. The claim is made that there was no global pandemic of COVID-19, and that the response to it was more harmful than the virus itself.
  2. The message asserts that the deaths seen during the pandemic were not due to the virus, but rather from medical treatment and management.
  3. There is skepticism around the idea of asymptomatic spread of the virus, and a strong belief that the response to the pandemic was driven by false information and lies.
The New Normal 10161 implied HN points 01 Aug 23
  1. The response to COVID had characteristics of a coup orchestrated by the western intelligence community.
  2. Western intelligence authorities were behind key aspects of the COVID response, like social distancing policies and pandemic simulations.
  3. The illiberalism and propaganda in the COVID response were driven by the western intelligence community, pointing to potential corruption and influence.
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The DisInformation Chronicle 815 implied HN points 31 Jan 24
  1. COVID Inquiry in the UK highlights failures of lockdown policies and issues with government advisors
  2. Top government advisors criticized media for promoting harmful COVID misinformation
  3. Journalists pointed out contradictions in the statements of government advisors during the inquiry
Unmasked 79 implied HN points 16 Mar 24
  1. The COVID pandemic is considered over by many, despite ongoing restrictions like masking and mandates.
  2. Lockdowns caused major economic issues without effectively reducing virus spread or providing significant benefits.
  3. Elite institutions like Harvard shifted focus to promoting ideologies over truth during the COVID era.
The New Normal 3459 implied HN points 09 Mar 23
  1. Prior to the COVID lockdowns, discussions about the virus were rational and reassuring, with very few advocating for global adoption of China's lockdown policy.
  2. Balaji Srinivasan made detailed tweets predicting the global response to COVID before many major changes occurred, such as wearing masks, shifting to remote work, and reducing vaccine approval time.
  3. Despite Balaji's accurate predictions, there are questions about his motives and the coordination of global COVID policies, suggesting a potential plan to implement China's response globally.
¡Do Not Panic! 864 implied HN points 29 Sep 23
  1. Poverty rates in the richest countries significantly declined from 2020 to 2021, with millions lifted out of poverty.
  2. Government interventions during the pandemic reduced food insecurity and homelessness in countries like the US, UK, and Canada.
  3. The pandemic highlighted how economic structures favor the rich, and how emergency situations can lead to transformative policy responses.
Logging the World 458 implied HN points 26 Nov 23
  1. The discussion around qualified immunity, Great Barrington Declaration, and herd immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic raised complexities and challenges in their practical implementation.
  2. Patrick Vallance's statement on 'building up some kind of herd immunity' during the early stages of the pandemic was scrutinized, highlighting the complexity and potential consequences of different approaches.
  3. The importance of vaccines in ending the pandemic was emphasized, while also prompting consideration of alternative strategies if vaccines were not available.
Unreported Truths 31 implied HN points 04 Mar 24
  1. Covid skepticism on Twitter caused elites to censor individuals, leading to a divide between Team Reality and Team Apocalypse.
  2. Social media played a significant role in challenging lockdowns and promoting vaccine skepticism, despite elite control attempts.
  3. The legal complexities of Section 230 allowed social media companies power over user content, impacting free speech and censorship decisions.
DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters 176 implied HN points 08 Mar 23
  1. The international COVID response was built on lies and fear.
  2. Corrupt politicians are seeking forgiveness because they know they betrayed the public.
  3. Enforce accountability and restrictions to prevent future fraudulent actions.
Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts 184 implied HN points 12 Feb 23
  1. Evidence based medicine is important, and it's crucial to generate evidence consistently.
  2. Observational research has limitations and may not accurately determine if medical interventions work.
  3. Misinterpretations and flawed studies by so-called 'experts' can harm evidence based medicine and public health.
Anxiety Addiction & Ascension 19 implied HN points 11 Nov 22
  1. Crimes against humanity like the global Covid response demand not just condemnation, but also justice and vengeance.
  2. A crime against humanity calls for fitting punishments such as life in prison or capital punishment, distinguishing it from regular crimes.
  3. The necessity for justice for crimes against humanity necessitates difficult conversations, advocacy for accountability, and an unyielding fight for truth and justice.