What is the political gain w/ more wearing masks?

[BartenderElite]

There seems to be more & more consensus on the scientific/medical side of things: wearing a mask, along with washing hands & distancing, are things we all can do to help slow the spread of COVID.

Now, "consensus" has certainly come to have negative connotations - particularly with global warming. The argument w/ AGW is that scientists are paid off by Democrats and others to game the research - it's a political gain for the party to create the illusion that we can do something to effect our environment and improve things.

But what are the politics of masks? Why would a political party benefit from more people wearing them? I can actually see where Trump could if they're truly effective. The better off we are in November in terms of spread, the better his electoral prospects are.

And please - spare me the nutty "liberty" argument, where somehow mask compliance during a pandemic gives the government control over what we do.

So, what's the deal? Seeking serious arguments on this.

 

[Stretch]

I just keep it simple. I go with what Birx and Fauci have both said many times. "If you can't s.d., then wear a mask."
I wear one when a person in their home or a business place asks me to. No worries. We're not getting the straight
scoop here anyway in the U.S. The inmates are running the asylum now in the streets.......and evidently don't bother to s.d.

 

[Darth Omar]

I just keep it simple. I go with what Birx and Fauci have both said many times. "If you can't s.d., then wear a mask."
I wear one when a person in their home or a business place asks me to. No worries. We're not getting the straight
scoop here anyway in the U.S. The inmates are running the asylum now in the streets.......and evidently don't bother to s.d.

The asylum escapees serve a political purpose for Democrats: they keep the case numbers up which allows [notice how they always wave off the protestors as a possible variable] Democrats to keep harping on ‘not enough masks’ ‘not enough lockdown’ this is all Trump’s fault!

They think we can’t see this lol.

 

[Stretch]

The asylum escapees serve a political purpose for Democrats: they keep the case numbers up which allows [notice how they always wave off the protestors as a possible variable] Democrats to keep harping on ‘not enough masks’ ‘not enough lockdown’ this is all Trump’s fault!

They think we can’t see this lol.

They're throwing everything at the wall and I'm sure there's plenty more to come before November.

 

[Darth Omar]

They're throwing everything at the wall and I'm sure there's plenty more to come before November.

A few Durham indictments would give us something besides masks to talk about.

 

[Nordberg]

For the left, wearing a mask and social distancing is part of being a good citizen and showing respect for others. Even if you have convinced yourself that masks do not work, there are millions who do. To walk around without a mask and get in their faces is insulting and some see it as dangerous and threatening behavior. It would not harm you to be polite and considerate.

 

[AProudLefty]

The asylum escapees serve a political purpose for Democrats: they keep the case numbers up which allows [notice how they always wave off the protestors as a possible variable] Democrats to keep harping on ‘not enough masks’ ‘not enough lockdown’ this is all Trump’s fault!

They think we can’t see this lol.

This irony is pretty funny.

 

[Nordberg]

If everyone simply wore masks and did social distancing, there would be no politics in it. It is the reds who made it political.It is the reds who are still doing it.
Masks and distancing were recommended by healthcare professionals. No politics in that. Just do the right thing for science and the people.