I agree with this as regards the presentation. It is interesting that the tilt in favour of freedom came from a country that is commonly regarded as fairly collectivist and egalitarian in its general policy. She seeks a set of statistics with which she can weave a tale that eases her conscience. Steve balmforth | Later in the same interview, Professor Michie admitted that all of her colleagues on SPI-B, the UK government behavioural science committee, shared an ideological commitment to a more equal society: we never talk about each others politics. Thanks. BMJ Opinion, March 3 rd 2020. Susan Michie certainly doesnt think so, as she told me in her UnHerd interview last year when I asked her if she was a Communist: But in this example, it becomes hard to separate politics from science. There is certainly very litle actual electoral support for Michies political beliefs (and never has been in this country). Shortly before reading your exchange here, I read this weeks Spectator. No, the Big, Rich Parties. And I think that the kind of articles you referred to are a really disturbing kind of McCarthyite witch hunting, which I dont think should have any place in a liberal tolerant society. Posted by: (I have copied this comment to her email to be transparent). They lifted the tiny infant out of the way, to check that. Editors' Code of Practice. "It was a [very] fair interview and you had ample time to present your view. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. More importantly, they completely ignore the differing views of many other scientists and medical experts, instead trying to discredit them and shut them up. Martin | Its all about putting across a point to suit a policy end. She was asked about the Prime Ministers plans to end the legal requirement to self isolate in England amid reports Covid tests would no longer be free other than for the elderly and vulnerable. Jeremy Bonington-Jagworth | In September 2021, the Free Speech Union crowdfunded around 25,000 for the legal fees of a train conductor who had been fired by West Midlands Trains for a Facebook post including the comment "I don't want to live in some sort of alcohol-free Muslim caliphate just to beat Covid-19". Michie S, West R & Amlt R. Behavioural strategies for reducing COVID-19 transmission in the general population. 29 April 2021 at 08:55 AM. He claim that her politics do not affect her scientific judgement is a nonsense, since much of what she is seeking to nudge is not scientific. Rather than a health program . These are the infamous deaths WITH covid-19, a completely different kettle of fish. [12], In 2002, Michie joined the Psychology Department of University College London (UCL), where she is Professor of Health Psychology. The member of Independent Sage and government adviser on Health Psychology told LBC's Matt Frei that "delays and last minute decisions" over whether schools would be open are "really difficult for everyone." However, it only allows scheme members to jump NHS queue. Why do we not outlaw communism? I wield absolute power with zero accountability. I assume theres a very broad range, but everybodys unanimous about wanting a more equal society., She also explained that the new science of Public Health is collectivist by nature, seeking to provide group-wide solutions to health challenges, and so it fundamentally downplays individual rights. They believe in free speech until you say somethibg they disagree with. If she was a member of a far-right political party, promoting an ideology that had caused the deaths of millions of people throughout the 20 century, then I am sure that it would be an issue of public debate, and enough to prevent her holding publicly funded positions. [18] In 2020, she became a participant in the COVID-19 SAGE's Scientific Pandemic Insights group on Behaviour (SPI-B). Is there any factual or historical evidence to support this assertion ? "The illogical reality of UK finance means that these decisions made for England by a failing Prime Minister affect the money the devolved nations have to provide testing., A BBC spokesperson said: "We stand by our journalism. (Thats not sarcasm either). : > I think you'll find that the figure is about 9 million, so you're out by a factor of more than 10. Posted by: Posted by: Tim Davie, the director-general, was challenged on the issue this week in relation to the Sage advisers who regularly appear as BBC guests. The problem with Prof. Michie is that she is a communist, so shes a fascist, but we are failing to treat her as one. Lets get that debate started! Why do we stir up trouble in foreign countries when we can't even run our own? Meantime, Mr. Johnson has not had to compromise with anybody else in parliament thus the draconian way he has managed the COVID-19 pandemic and that Mr. Hitchens has been scrutinizing so thoroughly right from the very beginning. These ideologues are relentless. Henry L'Eplattenier | Nudge units appeared in various departments and even some local authorities. Professor Susan Michie, an adviser to the UK Government on pandemic behavioural science, was questioned by BBC Scotland's Kaye Adams on Monday morning. The reason being that if you can maniuplate people into backing what your portray as a virtuous cause, for example, liberating a country from a dictator or allegedly saving lives threatened by a virus or climate change then you are far more likely to win the support of those who can't see beyond the smoke and mirrors. Taking even more tax from the rich is not. Although not an interest unknown to previous governments. See where Im going with this? That equates to about 45,000 excess deaths, based on a yearly death toll of about 650,000. Abolition of Liberty (see also Brief History of Crime), Brief History of Crime (see also Abolition of Liberty), Broken Compass (see also Cameron Delusion), Cameron Delusion (see also Broken Compass), Conservative Party (see also Useless Tories, Tories), Death Penalty (including Capital Punishment, Execution). Some private schools may be trading as charities when they are in reality private businesses and perhaps that should be addressed. Shame on the WHO, shame on Michie. It is based on the Behaviour Change Wheel, a synthesis of 19 behaviour change frameworks that draw on a wide range of . Mr. Peston further states that Professors Vallance and Whitty were sceptical about a Chinese-type shutdown, and that it was Dominic Cummings and Ben Warner (a Cummings ally, apparently) who, fearing the NHS would be overwhelmed, pushed for the more stringent measures which were adopted soon after. The communists really were out to destroy the West, a bit like the woke ideologues these days. And so did Stalin during his reign. Gary Frost | The. Its all about being economical with truth or fair balance. Brexit has hastened the decline of the once dominant Ulster Unionist party (UUP), too. Susan Michie . The problem with Prof. Michie is that she is not a public health expert, she is not medically trained, and she is not and never has been a scientist. Their positions are completely hypocritical, and based on self interest, while they themselves sneer at others self interest. Posted by: Teaching Summary. Martin | 29 April 2021 at 05:11 PM. Its about subliminally putting over a scare message, without appearing so to do. Look how much their power was increased by covid-19. DU-containing ammunition was first used in the 1991 Gulf War and has again been used in Serbia, in Kosovo, and in the 2003 Gulf war. Among its membership are actual communists, Labour Party donors, activists, Corbynistas, "anti-Zionists", Brexit conspiracy theorists and even a former Greek MP. For it matters not to the robot radical which vehicle he or she uses to pursue his or her self-interest. What does the Marxist manifesto say about private inherited wealth". She is director of UCLs Centre for Behaviour Change and of its Health Psychology Research Group. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with. What matters is that the ends justify the means. Especially given the current circumstances. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can From around 1990s onwards hasn't most US/EU/NATO tanks' armour and ammunition been made with materials including depleted uranium (DU) due to its density and penetrating power whereas the old Soviet/Iraqi tanks almost certainly did not contain such material? " Comments have been closed on this article. With the exception of Mark Woolhouse, but he didnt the b***s to speak up until Omicron came along. To paraphrase Trotsky: You might not be that interested in Susan Michies politics, but Susan Michies politics are interested in you. Professor Susan Michie, of University College London, said she thinks the draconian restrictions should become part of people's every day routine. 01 May 2021 at 08:37 PM. Prof Susan Michie, who sits on a sub-group for the. Communists dont want a liberal, tolerant society, as they imprison those who disagree with them. Hit**r & Goebbels sure used this very tactic too back in the 30s. It cannot be discovered in the real world. Eh, fascist and communist are kinda polar opposites! [28] In March 2018, she spoke at a public meeting saying that communists should be "working full tilt" for the election of Jeremy Corbyn as prime minister. "Communist British scientist dubbed 'Stalin's nanny' who wanted face masks and social distancing FOREVER is . Susan Michie is Professor of Health Psychology and Director of the Centre for Behaviour Change at University College London and a member of the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behavioural Science (SPI-B): 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) James Rubin Reader in the Psychology of Emerging Health Risks, King's College London This is a lower standard of truthfulness than you would like for government ministries, and SAGE did not measure up to that one. Kick the capitalists out of their mansions and in moves the communist party members. Professor Susan Michie, director of the Centre for Behaviour Change at University College London (UCL), will head the W.H.O.'s Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Behavioural Insights and Sciences for Health. Why make it worse ? Of course I meant "4,000,000" or "4 million". I just dont see this. You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. Martin they have figured us out, we live in the tyranny of kindness. And so did Mao during the Cultural Revolution- and interestingly he has been praised by Michie, whom lamented the subsequent reforms made by his successor Deng which actually helped the Chinese people somewhat compared to Maos grave disaster. Thats effectively what she is saying. Michie is a member of the Communist Party of Britain[27][25] and was also member of its predecessor the Communist Party of Great Britain. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Who Really Picks the Candidates We Obediently Vote For? Susan's work has had exceptional real-world impact, advancing behavioural science and its applications globally. The thing is that the grandchildren of many of those workers, unlike the descendants of the very rich for a change, who thought getting out of the European Union was almost a matter of life and death will not be able to seek work, live or study in another thirty or so European countries as easily as before. Web links cannot be accepted, and may mean your whole comment is not published.
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