They spent the past two years making sure the reactionary, regressive half of the country wouldn't even think to wear a mask or take a vaccine. Monkeypox will spread like wildfire, eventually engulfing the "obedient" half as well because with half of the country completely opposed to even basic protections, there will be nothing standing in the way.
There will be no lockdowns.
There will be no shutdowns.
This is your last summer.
Would you like to make a wager on this? I could use some extra cash.