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In reply to the discussion: I was on this afternoon's CDC media conference call [View all]Sgent
(5,857 posts)24. I hope the media
quickly learn the names of, and push the CA, WA, OR public health officials to hold such calls.
The CDC has the best view of the overall situation, but state health officials have equivalent access within their states -- and they aren't leashed by an evolution denying ass.
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Why aren't the Ds driving home to the ignorant rump masses that it is science, not fake news, that
in2herbs
Feb 2020
#1
Wow, glad you listened in, RAB - but of course sure sorry to hear that it consisted of fake/hoax
Leghorn21
Feb 2020
#4
Yes, I wouldn't think they'd use that exact (hoax) word, RAB! - but again, I'm glad you
Leghorn21
Feb 2020
#14
Wow. Though I am sad to hear this, this is good information to have. Keep us posted.
Squinch
Feb 2020
#6
Oh, man. That's horrifying. I'm not in any way panicking about the disease itself.
Squinch
Feb 2020
#9
And one way or the other, this virus will pass. That loss of CDC credibility will take a lot longer
Squinch
Feb 2020
#12
"They" will do so the day they want to be fired. Okay? Then "they" will no longer have access....
Hekate
Feb 2020
#13
I get what you are saying but I am betting it's a tightrope. You stay in so there are people who
Squinch
Feb 2020
#16
The whistleblower told us that CDC personnel were prepared with protective suits and DHS people had
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2020
#20
So a reason to not only gut agencies, but have the Directors ("acting"). Criminal enterprise.
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2020
#32
That would be very powerful. There are so many other possibilities. Jr. posing with dead animals
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2020
#34
You need to tap into a PR group that can project that message. Excellent ideas.
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2020
#36