Lockdowns worked in China.<br>In 2022, China will open up. Omicron will enter and spread, but the end result will be far fewer deaths than would otherwise have occurred with other strains because Omicron is milder.<br>So in China's case, lockdowns worked. But China's position is very unique.,(reply>), @Steven Edwards If you're ok with Australia, then I guess freedom is lost on you.  Go vacation in one of their concentration camps. And yes, they absolutely fit the definition of "concentration camps" and they are evil. And people who support it are authoritarians.,(reply>), I lived in China and have friends that still live there. They basically went back to normal, but will close while city blocks and cities if any cases come up. They don't even wear masks. The problems with the lock downs in other countries were that a shorter but tighter lock down works better than a drawn out looser lock down where people can still go outside for groceries etc.,(reply>), @StuffBenLikes they worked in Australia. It has roughly the same population as Texas but 1/4th the deaths.<br><br>Unless you think Australia is lying.,(reply>), Meanwhile a new internet and financial system is being implemented under everyone’s nose. These two historic life-altering events happen to coincide. <br>Interesting time to be alive. <br>See you all in the new world.,(reply>), Indeed China is very unique. An dictatorship like no other in history. Also unique in its relation to Covid, as its creator. Very unique.