Part of the reason may be that it is not Swine Flu per se, but a mixture of Bird Flu and Swine Flu, and Human Flu. Which is the original diagnosis from Winnipeg several weeks ago, before CDC releases caused the panic. Apparently, the ID as Swine Flu is based on the memories of the epidemic of the late 70s, rather than an accurate assessment of the problem.
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Personally, I prefer James Lileks' Tijuana Pig-Plague, or the Mexicalli Pork-Grippe.
Part of the reason may be that it is not Swine Flu per se, but a mixture of Bird Flu and Swine Flu, and Human Flu. Which is the original diagnosis from Winnipeg several weeks ago, before CDC releases caused the panic. Apparently, the ID as Swine Flu is based on the memories of the epidemic of the late 70s, rather than an accurate assessment of the problem.
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I have a cunning plan!
Let's call it the Israeli Flu.
Then when certain parties get it there will be apoplexy, like with the bananas, etc.
Oh dear, I think I may have just started a conspiracy theory!
Guess what I'm cooking for dinner tonight?
Yep, roast pork! Yum!
It was on special at Woolies a couple of weeks ago.
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