[nkkollaw]

What he refers to, is that initially doctors said to stay away from people that went to China.

Some politicians used that to push identity politics and went to Chinese restaurants and took pictures hugging Chinese people.

I live in Poland so I have no idea, but my dad is back home and he's been telling me about it, that's what he said.

[deerIRL]

That makes a lot more sense to me. I do think both sides of the politcal spectrum are seeking to advance any parts of their agenda they can with this outbreak.

I just felt that if something that ridiculous was said (and I am a fairly liberal person!) it would have most likely made international news.

[nkkollaw]

Italy would monopolize the news if international news reported on each idiotic thing Italian politicians say or do.

[fulvioterzapi]

Again, you are questioning what other people are saying based on your hunch.

Feel free to ask for sources, but this whole smug tone "you're wrong because I got a hunch you are" is not really productive.