This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred. |
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As ever, this event will bring out the best in good people and the worst in others. Thankfully - good people are still the overwhelming majority.
Panic buying is crazy and creates the real problem . However, I get that there is a need to do your best for your family. |
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It’s the basic survival instinct we evolved with. When a threat is perceived, we want our family and bloodline to continue and so will do what we think is necessary for that to happen.
Doesn’t excuse people being knobs though  |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred."
It hasn't exposed anything, save that basic instincts of survival and self preservation are very much alive and well. It's when it clashes with concepts of morality and fairness that it shocks people. |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
It hasn't exposed anything, save that basic instincts of survival and self preservation are very much alive and well. It's when it clashes with concepts of morality and fairness that it shocks people. "
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
It hasn't exposed anything, save that basic instincts of survival and self preservation are very much alive and well. It's when it clashes with concepts of morality and fairness that it shocks people. "
Absolutely. But also take a look at the community spirit and people supporting one another. Just a shame it took this to get us all together. |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred."
theyre scared is all, everyone is scaremongering including the people here, theyre feared for their lives i mean we could die    |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
It hasn't exposed anything, save that basic instincts of survival and self preservation are very much alive and well. It's when it clashes with concepts of morality and fairness that it shocks people.
Absolutely. But also take a look at the community spirit and people supporting one another. Just a shame it took this to get us all together. "
True. I have 2 freezers almost full which I usually do anyway. And I’ll damn sure be sharing with neighbours than see them starve! |
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And just because people may have stocked trollies doesn’t mean they’re panic buying. I went to tescos yesterday for 2 elderly neighbours and my parents. Didn’t get anything for us apart from a packet of buttons. The looks I got! Be nice people! |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago
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I did a regular shop yesterday, thr first fime I had been to a shop in 10 days. Someone commented because I had bought 2 boxes of weetabix (my usual amount). My family go through 42 weetabix a week.
We are fortunate that we always keep a full freezer and we have offered food to some local people who may be struggling.
People need to consider others instead of being selfish pricks. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
It’s not selfish it’s instinct and panic through fear and fully predictable. The government should have pre empted it and took action to prevent it.
People are in general being very kind and supportive and working to male sure old and sick people in the community are looked after. |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred."
All very true, and it is quite sickening. I watched an interview on RT the other day, and apparently, one thing that's being discussed, is whether to adopt communism to try combat disparity that will soon occur due to all this panic buying. But also in terms of medical treatment etc.
Not sure if that'll be a good thing or not though. |
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By *essie.Woman
over a year ago
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"And just because people may have stocked trollies doesn’t mean they’re panic buying. I went to tescos yesterday for 2 elderly neighbours and my parents. Didn’t get anything for us apart from a packet of buttons. The looks I got! Be nice people!"
They were jealous of the Chocolate Buttons.
And yes people often assume the worst. I fit in the vulnerable group that can use the hours set aside for us to shop, I haven’t yet. I don’t look ill and I was worried I’d be challenged by someone who thinks they know better. I’ve put all my doctors letter in my handbag in case I decide to go at some point and was asked for proof. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
All very true, and it is quite sickening. I watched an interview on RT the other day, and apparently, one thing that's being discussed, is whether to adopt communism to try combat disparity that will soon occur due to all this panic buying. But also in terms of medical treatment etc.
Not sure if that'll be a good thing or not though. "
Probably not a great idea , 65 million people died of communism between 1917 and 2017 |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
All very true, and it is quite sickening. I watched an interview on RT the other day, and apparently, one thing that's being discussed, is whether to adopt communism to try combat disparity that will soon occur due to all this panic buying. But also in terms of medical treatment etc.
Not sure if that'll be a good thing or not though.
Probably not a great idea , 65 million people died of communism between 1917 and 2017"
Well exactly, but on paper... And I'm sure governments will be able to spin it well.. |
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"The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred."
I think that's been apparent for the last few years. The virus has just torn away the last veneer of pretence. |
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I think it's quite ironic..for the last 30 years we have become closer to the states in an "I'm alright Jack"society.In politics'thatchers no such thing as society,business and popular culture (the appreciate etc)
Now in the face of a world wide crises we are expected to show wartime spirit. |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
All very true, and it is quite sickening. I watched an interview on RT the other day, and apparently, one thing that's being discussed, is whether to adopt communism to try combat disparity that will soon occur due to all this panic buying. But also in terms of medical treatment etc.
Not sure if that'll be a good thing or not though.
Probably not a great idea , 65 million people died of communism between 1917 and 2017"
Could you break down those figures for me.? |
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"It’s not selfish it’s instinct and panic through fear and fully predictable. The government should have pre empted it and took action to prevent it.
People are in general being very kind and supportive and working to male sure old and sick people in the community are looked after. "
If it was instinct everyone would be doing it.
2nd part is spot on. |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
All very true, and it is quite sickening. I watched an interview on RT the other day, and apparently, one thing that's being discussed, is whether to adopt communism to try combat disparity that will soon occur due to all this panic buying. But also in terms of medical treatment etc.
Not sure if that'll be a good thing or not though. "
They wouldnt be able to.adopt communism as thats an entirely different political ideology.
You can have capitalist/socialist model (Denmark,Norway etc)which ensures there are no huge disparities between the rich and poor. |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
All very true, and it is quite sickening. I watched an interview on RT the other day, and apparently, one thing that's being discussed, is whether to adopt communism to try combat disparity that will soon occur due to all this panic buying. But also in terms of medical treatment etc.
Not sure if that'll be a good thing or not though.
They wouldnt be able to.adopt communism as thats an entirely different political ideology.
You can have capitalist/socialist model (Denmark,Norway etc)which ensures there are no huge disparities between the rich and poor."
As mentioned, it was an interview on RT (Russia Today), just thought it was interesting that it was getting discussed at lenght. I notice you didn't mention other socialist countries, ie. Venezuela.. But yeah, some strategy needs implimented to ensure no disparity across countries. But look at how unevenly resources are spread out already, so not looking good. |
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"This whole panic buying/stockpiling of food has highlighted what a selfish society that we now live in.
I really don’t like what I’m seeing or experiencing, the unprecedented demand for basic foodstuffs is sickening. If people were to take a more level headed approach to shopping then there would be enough to go around. That’s unlikely to happen despite retailers and the government asking people to be sensible and that really saddens me.
The virus has exposed our society for what it is, selfish and self-centred.
All very true, and it is quite sickening. I watched an interview on RT the other day, and apparently, one thing that's being discussed, is whether to adopt communism to try combat disparity that will soon occur due to all this panic buying. But also in terms of medical treatment etc.
Not sure if that'll be a good thing or not though.
They wouldnt be able to.adopt communism as thats an entirely different political ideology.
You can have capitalist/socialist model (Denmark,Norway etc)which ensures there are no huge disparities between the rich and poor.
As mentioned, it was an interview on RT (Russia Today), just thought it was interesting that it was getting discussed at lenght. I notice you didn't mention other socialist countries, ie. Venezuela.. But yeah, some strategy needs implimented to ensure no disparity across countries. But look at how unevenly resources are spread out already, so not looking good. "
Not really an expert on Venezuela so didnt really bring that up.
The basis behind communism/socialism is admirable but has been corrupted in the past (stalin) and possibly unrealistic.
We just seem to be increasingly closer to America where its everyman for himself than the nordic countries who seem to have got it spot on. |
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