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brooklynite

(94,256 posts)
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 07:56 PM Nov 2020

BREAKING: Scott Atlas resigns...

Dr. Scott Atlas resigns as special adviser to Trump on coronavirus

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Scott Atlas, President Trump’s special adviser on the coronavirus pandemic, formally resigned from his post on Monday, Fox News has learned.

Atlas, who spoke with the president on Monday, joined the administration in August, and was considered a Special Government Employee (SGE), serving a 130-day detail. Atlas’ role is set to expire this week.

Fox News exclusively obtained Atlas’s resignation letter Monday, which was dated Dec. 1, Atlas touted the Trump administration's work on the coronavirus pandemic, while wishing "all the best" to the incoming Biden administration.

“I am writing to resign from my position as Special Advisor to the President of the United States,” Atlas said, thanking him for “the honor and privilege to serve on behalf of the American people.”

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dr-scott-atlas-resigns-special-adviser-trump-coronavirus

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BREAKING: Scott Atlas resigns... (Original Post) brooklynite Nov 2020 OP
Smell ya later, Doc. nt Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2020 #1
That smell is the stench of death... Chicago1980 Nov 2020 #6
Why? BigmanPigman Nov 2020 #2
May I be the first to suggest u step in front of a moving NoMoreRepugs Nov 2020 #3
How About, Instead Of A Bus... ProfessorGAC Nov 2020 #9
Agreed. NoMoreRepugs Dec 2020 #41
Wouldn't a freight train be more crunchy.... ? magicarpet Nov 2020 #10
If he had any honor (which of course he does not), we'd never hear from him again hlthe2b Nov 2020 #4
On behalf of thousands and thousands of unnecessarily dead Americans gratuitous Nov 2020 #5
I hope you are invited to speak to honor him MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #15
Well said TEB Nov 2020 #18
He actually gave me a new career: PCIntern Nov 2020 #7
More Than You Need ProfessorGAC Nov 2020 #11
HELL, we could do BOTH..... MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #19
Did We Send A Bill? ProfessorGAC Nov 2020 #21
Really glad these "suggestions" MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #30
You'd be overqualified for a position in the Trump administration jmowreader Nov 2020 #37
Did he get a job at Fox? nt DURHAM D Nov 2020 #8
Isn't that where he came from? Wounded Bear Nov 2020 #12
Yes, he did. ShazzieB Nov 2020 #39
I'm sure he's already under contract at OAN or Newsmax Saboburns Nov 2020 #13
Good riddance! Brother Mythos Nov 2020 #14
Arrest him for mass murder malaise Nov 2020 #16
Scott Atlas, quack specialist! shenmue Nov 2020 #17
Lol.... BigOleDummy Nov 2020 #34
:) shenmue Nov 2020 #36
good riddance IcyPeas Nov 2020 #20
So not let the door hit you in your quack ass! JDC Nov 2020 #22
Did he grab a small child along his escape route off the Trumptanic? Shermann Nov 2020 #23
Ivanka. nt sheshe2 Nov 2020 #25
Another dirty diseased rat jumping off a sinking ship! kimbutgar Nov 2020 #24
I wonder how many people died because of Dr. Atlas and his lies about COVID19 liberal_mama Nov 2020 #26
Rats....ship.... louis-t Nov 2020 #27
Atlas shrugged and has now left the building. nt sheshe2 Nov 2020 #28
Get lost fucko Blue Owl Nov 2020 #29
Scrooooom! pitchforksandtorches Nov 2020 #31
"My work here is done." BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #32
Damn, I was gonna enjoy watching Joe fire his ass ironflange Nov 2020 #33
what a turd. nt BootinUp Nov 2020 #35
I heard he got a better offer from Joseph Mercola jmowreader Nov 2020 #38
He saw the handwriting on the wall. ShazzieB Nov 2020 #40

ProfessorGAC

(64,787 posts)
9. How About, Instead Of A Bus...
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:03 PM
Nov 2020

...he steps in front of one of the freezer semi trucks full of COVID victims?
Seems more symmetrical.

hlthe2b

(102,057 posts)
4. If he had any honor (which of course he does not), we'd never hear from him again
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 07:59 PM
Nov 2020

How many believed your lies and died as a result, Scott?

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
5. On behalf of thousands and thousands of unnecessarily dead Americans
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:00 PM
Nov 2020

Let me just say fuck you very much, Dr. Atlas. While you were playing political games with people's lives, filling a position you weren't qualified for, thousands more Americans died surrounded by machines and strangers as they wheezed their lives away. There's going to be a special wing in Hell just for the Trump administration and its feckless governance.

MyOwnPeace

(16,909 posts)
15. I hope you are invited to speak to honor him
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:08 PM
Nov 2020

at the dinner someone will surely have that is meant to "honor" his "service" to our country.
I'd buy a ticket to be seated at a table to hear you deliver the "keynote" presentation!

PCIntern

(25,454 posts)
7. He actually gave me a new career:
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:01 PM
Nov 2020

As a dentist I am going to request the position of Undersecretary of Disposal of Radioactive Waste.

The rationale is that I take x-rays and have a license to do so and that’s radioactivity so I am thus qualified for the job.

ProfessorGAC

(64,787 posts)
11. More Than You Need
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:05 PM
Nov 2020

With that crowd, either of us could be Secretary of Energy because we drive a car!
That's about all the expertise we would need in the maladministration.

MyOwnPeace

(16,909 posts)
19. HELL, we could do BOTH.....
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:10 PM
Nov 2020

We "flipped a switch" (energy) and we saw an x-ray when we broke our arm.
COVERED!!!!

ProfessorGAC

(64,787 posts)
21. Did We Send A Bill?
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:15 PM
Nov 2020

Secretary of Commerce!
I drive by corn on the way to the golf course. Energy & Agriculture.
Somehow, I'm thinking Biden's people have higher standards.

MyOwnPeace

(16,909 posts)
30. Really glad these "suggestions"
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 09:03 PM
Nov 2020

are coming at the END of this mis-administration.
Otherwise, who knows what "only the best" could have considered and done under the direction of all of their "acting" directors!

jmowreader

(50,520 posts)
37. You'd be overqualified for a position in the Trump administration
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 10:30 PM
Nov 2020

He would be more likely to give you a job as Secretary of the Treasury.

The rationale is that X-ray film has silver in it (yes, I know dental X-rays are now digital) and the Constitution prohibits the states from declaring anything except "silver and gold coin" lawful currency, so since you handle silver you must be qualified to run the Treasury!

ShazzieB

(16,227 posts)
39. Yes, he did.
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 10:48 PM
Nov 2020

Trump saw him on Fox, liked the garbage he was spewing about herd immunity (herd mentality? HA!), and offered him the job.

If it was anyone else but Trump, I wouldn't believe it. But you know, it's Trump, so anything is possible!

Brother Mythos

(1,442 posts)
14. Good riddance!
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:07 PM
Nov 2020

I hope we've seen that last of that clown. But, given the Republican Party's reliance on proven, dependable liars, I suspect that we have not.

liberal_mama

(1,495 posts)
26. I wonder how many people died because of Dr. Atlas and his lies about COVID19
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 08:24 PM
Nov 2020

Good riddance, you murdering shit bag!

BobTheSubgenius

(11,557 posts)
32. "My work here is done."
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 09:24 PM
Nov 2020

"The Boss asked me if I thought I could get the body count over a quarter million, and I was confident I could. Well, I got us across the finish line, and I`m going to leave it to someone else to reach even loftier goals. Man, I hope he can turn these election results around. He has so much more work to do."

jmowreader

(50,520 posts)
38. I heard he got a better offer from Joseph Mercola
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 10:32 PM
Nov 2020

Just think: Two of America's worst quacks on the SAME WEBSITE!

ShazzieB

(16,227 posts)
40. He saw the handwriting on the wall.
Mon Nov 30, 2020, 10:50 PM
Nov 2020

He knows he'll be out of a job in a little over 7 weeks, so he decided to quit now, rather than wait for Joe to fire him!

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