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DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
31. I had a similar conversation about an hour ago
Tue Mar 24, 2020, 07:37 PM
Mar 2020

I could not believe my friend, who I have known for 20 years, say that he was willing to risk old people to disease if it would allow us to return to a better quality of life economically. He spouted every piece of Fox News that you could imagine.

I went to town on him for 20 minutes, explaining how Trump FUBARed this, and that it didn't have to be this bad if the Idiot in the White House had done the things BHO had done. Yes, people were going to die, but not in the numbers that will happen because of Trump's failures, and the economy didn't have to abysmally tank if Trump were competent. Sacrificing "old people" to help Donald Trump gaslight us is insane. After this 20 minute passionate monologue by me, my friend changed his mind.

Trump's failures are so awesome that, if you have the inclination, there are SOME (not a lot, I guess) that can be persuaded. Just be passionate about it.

Or, just be passionate to GOTV on November 3 to get rid of this mofo.

You would think as a doctor he would know Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #1
"...people just don't want this be what it is." dchill Mar 2020 #45
That's it exactly. I sure wish it wasn't what it is. But as my Dad would say, SammyWinstonJack Mar 2020 #48
I like your dad. nt Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #49
I'd find another doctor if possible because I won't use a doctor I can't trust. rickyhall Mar 2020 #64
I worked with medical doctors at my university's... Buckeye_Democrat Mar 2020 #2
Ben Carson for example. gibraltar72 Mar 2020 #6
Yep. Buckeye_Democrat Mar 2020 #12
Ron Paul, another example. Unfortunately, we imbue jrthin Mar 2020 #55
Was just going to say that. It explains a lot..n/t monmouth4 Mar 2020 #59
that is the kind of learners that I call regurgitators. demigoddess Mar 2020 #15
That's sad. I'd take a Ilsa Mar 2020 #21
I was a chemistry major and used to tutor pre-meds Poiuyt Mar 2020 #70
On the plus side RVN VET71 Mar 2020 #77
I've noticed that a LOT of doctors are RWers. LuvNewcastle Mar 2020 #82
Did he take your blood pressure Ohiogal Mar 2020 #3
An age-old medical profession truism: Aristus Mar 2020 #4
That's a good one. kag Mar 2020 #5
I had to pull hospital call during my clinical rotations with a right-wing doctor. Aristus Mar 2020 #10
Yikes. kag Mar 2020 #11
OMG! How could you tolerate him? smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #18
To get a good report sent to my hospitalist preceptor. Aristus Mar 2020 #20
There's a big difference The Wizard Mar 2020 #29
True, I agree. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #33
Yes and analytical thinking hasn't been in vogue for a long time burrowowl Mar 2020 #50
Yeah, and all of those nazis concentration camp monsters escaped to Ilsa Mar 2020 #24
"...either a hoax or morally justified." dchill Mar 2020 #47
Yeah, that's what pissed me off. Aristus Mar 2020 #67
Too bad my dad isn't around anymore.... paleotn Mar 2020 #60
Never heard that before. And it being specific to medical school class. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #26
You know what you call the person that graduates last in their medical school class? Vinnie From Indy Mar 2020 #28
Yeah, but everybody else in the class knows who it is, and they are not impressed. Aristus Mar 2020 #30
What do they call the guy with the D average??? jcgoldie Mar 2020 #39
Goddamn. BigDemVoter Mar 2020 #7
I won't see him for some things. kag Mar 2020 #9
There are many good doctors who were morally and politically ignorant. You got one. The Wielding Truth Mar 2020 #8
I have always DENVERPOPS Mar 2020 #37
The even scarier thing is that the "experts" that he surrounds himself with... Initech Mar 2020 #13
That is the only way to change their views of tRUMP, epecially with his campaign tv rallies blocking WyattKansas Mar 2020 #14
The world inches a bit more liberal each day. warmfeet Mar 2020 #16
I would change the doctor immediately AlexSFCA Mar 2020 #17
Maddening MLAA Mar 2020 #19
Your post made me feel very fortunate that I not only have access to a wide selection of smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #22
Damn, I hope you don't start political arguments with your dentist, sharp instruments, lol Baclava Mar 2020 #23
My dentist is amazing. kag Mar 2020 #27
I worked in a dental school and at a hospital near Chicago Beringia Mar 2020 #25
Amen! Old Curler Mar 2020 #35
Got it, country club Republican doctors, business people and appalachiablue Mar 2020 #40
I had a similar conversation about an hour ago DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #31
Good work! C Moon Mar 2020 #34
Terrific accomplishment but how many far rt. people never encounter appalachiablue Mar 2020 #42
I totally agree DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #43
Not surprised. Fox News spent all day pushing this same talking point. ooky Mar 2020 #61
I would never trust a Dr. that was a Trump Supporter. BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #32
the country is divided catsudon Mar 2020 #36
It's mind boggling Joinfortmill Mar 2020 #38
That's it: they are selfish people. Duppers Mar 2020 #44
Many of them are terrified of "Socialist Medicine" not fooled Mar 2020 #63
Oh yes. In my Medicare claims processing days I got a full load of that yellowdogintexas Mar 2020 #83
Perhaps you could invite him to crawl out of the right-wing bubble. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2020 #41
Thanks, KY_EnviroGuy. kag Mar 2020 #51
"VIRUS IN Chief"... magicarpet Mar 2020 #57
I once got a lecture from a doctor bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #46
he should know better... samnsara Mar 2020 #52
In my experience, many doctors (and lawyers) are incompetent outside their profession. TomSlick Mar 2020 #53
At least you can still see your doctor now AdamGG Mar 2020 #54
Q) What do you call the guy that graduated last in their class in Med School? Evolve Dammit Mar 2020 #56
Virus in Chief BadGimp Mar 2020 #58
From what he said, it sounds like he was referring to work stoppage - not the virus itself. MisterProton Mar 2020 #62
Fuck him RhodeIslandOne Mar 2020 #65
Doctors are like anyone else, they walk on water one step at a time ... marble falls Mar 2020 #66
Professionals Should Know Better Webrider Mar 2020 #68
You did the right thing Meowmee Mar 2020 #69
Good on you, kag! I know that must have Cha Mar 2020 #71
Thanks, Cha. kag Mar 2020 #79
I remember people said something similar about W subana Mar 2020 #72
Virus in chief sellitman Mar 2020 #73
And he's parroting that dangerous stuff to patients... Trueblue Texan Mar 2020 #74
Good for you... N_E_1 for Tennis Mar 2020 #75
Sounds like the doctor was being sarcastic. Doodley Mar 2020 #76
The mumbling means he knows you are right Generic Other Mar 2020 #78
I admire your tact. I'm afraid I might have been quite a bit more rude in that situation. Nitram Mar 2020 #80
I swear, someone should be taking names. BobTheSubgenius Mar 2020 #81
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