I've been engaging in a little experiment and I'm sure many of you have too. I've been ignoring the restrictions since the 2nd week of the lockdown and I've noticed something interesting. The whole mask thing has really brought it home. I have not ever worn a mask and will not. But I have travelled on the train several times, ridden the London tube dozens of times and been into many different shops, takeaways and pubs etc with no hassle at all.
I always make a point of being very polite and respectful and I wear a big smile. It's like a forcefield, a muzzled glare is met with a big smile and a genuine heartfelt acknowledgement of their confusion and fear.. So far this has been 100 % successful. I chat with the security on the door standing next to the sign saying wear a mask and then walk right past them, completely unmolested. I do what I've always done, chat with the store assistants and have a laugh with the person on the checkout, it's weird but it like they haven't even noticed I'm unmuzzled.
I have only been challenged twice. The first time was when muzzles were made compulsory on the tube. Guy at the barrier stopped me said you can't go in without a mask. I said I'm exempt, why he asked? Because the brainwashing didn't work on me and I know its very silly and since you've been working through the peak of the virus without a mask and you are just fine, you know it's silly too. He just let through barrier and kindly directed me to the southbound trains. The second time was last week in my local curry house when I put my name down as Dianne Abbot on the track and trace form, as I'm a white man it generally gets a laugh, particularly when I'm challenged, because I accuse them of a hate crime for misgendering me. They just give up then. Anyway he accepts my explanation and shows me to the table. I asked him to take his muzzle off as I much prefer to interact with a human face. Muzzle free, our smiles recognise each other. I asked him, how's business, he explained that business is terrible and the restrictions are killing it. So why are you enforcing restrictions that are killing your business? He isn't now, they've melted away
My hypothesis is that The restrictions only exist in our heads as soon as you push gently against them they disappear.
I would be most interested to hear of other people's experiences. I wonder what else could disappear if this took off?
I haven't worn a mask and don't intend to. I think the original advice is brilliant. I just listened to Rose/Icke 5 and the longer this fiasco has gone on, the more I do believe we a simply seeing the re-classification of every sniffle, cough, cold and flu as 'Covid19' without as much a proper test being available or autopsy performed. It really is nothing more than The Emperor's New Clothes. What I have been most saddened with is the people who like to think of themselves as 'alternative' ( the 'Jo Brand's' , 'Frankie Boyle's' ) etc. These people and just about every other 'celebrity' are showing their true colours by remaining silent, ESPECIALLY if they don't believe a word of it. I'm convinced they will stay silent, until people like you and me, hopefully make some in-roads and then they'll emerge from their gutters proclaiming their skepticism along with the latest 'sketch' they've written denouncing the whole thing. I wonder if at the beginning Boris wrote two plans.....one believing the scam and one denouncing it?
Totally agree with your approach Adrian, all power to you! I've had similar experiences, covering my face with nothing more than a beaming smile and an armour coating that comes with knowing I am in the right.
Today I went to get petrol, filled up and strolled into the garage without a mask or seemingly a care in the world. I grinned and chatted happily with the attendant who grinned and chatted back. Whilst I was entering, a young man was parking his bicycle just outside the shop, mask at the ready under his chin and over his ears, and not really looking too happy. I didn't engage with him at first, but when I turned around after paying I noticed he had taken it off and was standing mask free - "Good for you" I said and we shared a smile. Hopefully he's another convert. I really do believe most people are too afraid to be the only one massless and it is up to us in these times to shine light on what is right and lead the way by example.
I must admit the first time I went into a shop mask free my heart rate was up and I was a little stressed (and this coming from a life-long activist who isn't scared to challenge authority), but with each visit to each different shop it has become easier and easier. I am yet to be confronted, and I do seek out eye contact with mask wearers who mostly avoid it, those that do meet my eye get a beaming smile and occasionally a quiet "they're really bad for you you know" as I saunter past free of fear. I just hope I have the patience and fortitude of Gery and Adrian when the inevitable confrontation occurs.
You are both an inspiration, to me anyway.
Peace, love and light. Keep the faith, Keep Britain Free. LW
Adrian r.......we too have been following a similar path since the outset here in London. With regard to muzzles, we have encountered virtually no problems in any of our usual shops - all staff have been friendly and helpful which has been lovely. And whilst the majority of sheeple shoppers muzzle themselves, there do seem to be quite a few of we, the awake.
However today we sadly ran in to serious confrontation. Adult daughter and myself both went to dentist. Each having an appt booked one after the other. Adult daughter lives at home with me. We accepted the ridiculous guidelines that the waiting room and toilets were not available for use however we had understood from the Practice paperwork, that we could each sit in the same surgery room together whilst one of us was in the dentist chair.
First we were denied this but after 20 mins argument with the Practice manager, staff phone calls to Practice head etc, and the threat that we would sue the staff and Practice on the grounds of discrimination, they agreed we could be together in the surgery room.
We were then escorted by the Practice manager to the main area and told to wait in the lobby and use hand sanitisers. We refused but said we would wash our hands in the cloakroom - to which they agreed. We returned to be TOLD by said Practice manager to then put on a mask! We refused , further stating it was unnecessary and how could we have dental work with a mask on?! We were told this was required to walk the few feet from lobby to surgery room and to wear it to speak with the dentist before he started work!!!! Beyond ridiculous. We refused again At that point, hearing our refusal the receptionist who was clearly very traumatised with propaganda fear became absolutely hysterical and ran up to us and the Practice manager literally SHRIEKING at us repeatedly to leave. We remained calm but resolute, however we had no alternative but to leave. Somewhat depressing as this was long term excellent dentist of many years. We now do not have a dentist!
So, can anyone here recommend a sane dentist practice please ?? - we are in London but willing to travel for sanity (and good dentist). Feeling rather down-hearted as daughter really needs to see dentist.
I like your tactics too. I wish I could pretend all this didn’t exist also, but so much of it is everywhere.
Most people think they are doing good by enthusiastically following or implementing these restrictions.
I hate and sick of those saying the phrase ‘new-normal’ No it is not normal at all, since when as antisocial been a good thing.
I’ve never been the confrontational kind of person or wanted to cause problems, but I refuse to go along with this. Becoming a little more outspoken about it now.
Wales is still largely mask free, though don’t use public transport anyway.
Might be a bit of a shock if I ever need to go to England and be surrounded by all those mask wearers.
As an experiment did refuse someone on a shop entrance asking to use hand sanitizer, just to be defiant for the first time,
but she looked so shocked as if no one ever said no before, so didn’t know how to reply I think.
Absolutely.
:-) absolutely LOVE it sir. Completely the correct path and approach to take. I haven't noticed the virus or lock-down much either because I simply don't believe in it. When asked why I don't believe in it, I ask in return why they do believe in it.
The more we agree to the terms set out in the contract they lay for us the more they will expand their terms. We need to politely, as you say, refuse to their terms and offer our own terms in reply.
Thanks. You've made my day