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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhite House continues to refuse mandatory mask policy
Official says masks will still not be mandatory at the White House, even after president tested positive for the virus. The official described facial coverings as a personal choice, despite overwhelming evidence that they help stop spread of virus.
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Such a wonderful example for the American people. Such an intelligent policy to protect the White House staff.
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White House continues to refuse mandatory mask policy (Original Post)
steve2470
Oct 2020
OP
Well, let 'em all get sick and die. In the short run, we all do better...
TreasonousBastard
Oct 2020
#6
The personal right to infect others overrides any rights of others not to be infected.
Kablooie
Oct 2020
#10
nattyice
(341 posts)1. Some folks just gotta learn the hard way
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)2. Drumpf's got it now, so he could care less
Soon hell be shaking hands with everyone.
IcyPeas
(25,158 posts)3. stupid. just stupid!
Siwsan
(27,823 posts)4. This is why I have no sympathy for this 21st Century 'Confederacy of Dunces'
All credit to John Kennedy Toole for that perfect description.
TheBlackAdder
(29,981 posts)5. A shout out to the Evil Dead series.
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TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)6. Well, let 'em all get sick and die. In the short run, we all do better...
Improves the gene pool in the long run.
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)7. It figures. Stupid really is stupid, forever. n/t
tblue37
(68,343 posts)8. Since he's already got it, they don't care if others are exposed now. nt
Baitball Blogger
(51,899 posts)9. Pride goeth before the fall.
Kablooie
(19,075 posts)10. The personal right to infect others overrides any rights of others not to be infected.
Blue Owl
(58,613 posts)11. Keep up the good work, fuckos
LisaL
(47,365 posts)12. Looks like White House is going for herd immunity.
Or is it herd mentality?
Probably both.
C_U_L8R
(49,121 posts)13. How do you make a bad situation worse? THIS !!
