rant · moment 2 of 20
Totaling the Economy and Failed Testing
from #192 - Coronavirus The Musical | The Tim Dillon Show · #192
3 min
He compares the economic shutdown to a shady mechanic totaling a car, discusses looming 20% unemployment, and details how testing has failed with reports that only healthcare workers can get tested.
- Tim argues the government will start paying people to stay home, which he supports, but warns it creates total dependence on government.
- Comparing shutting down the economy to a dishonest mechanic totaling a car for minor repairs — we're totaling the world economy right now.
- Unemployment could reach 20% and containment has failed, with reports now advising people not to get tested unless critically sick.
- Testing shortage means the entire containment model — based on identifying who has the virus — has collapsed before it could work.