I'm still a zero': Vaccine-resistant Republicans warn that their skepticism is worsening

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Stop talking about the possibility of coronavirus booster shots. Don’t bully people who are vaccine holdouts. And if you’re trying to win over skeptics, show us anyone besides Dr. Fauci.

That’s what a focus group of vaccine-hesitant Trump voters urged politicians and pollsters during the weekend, as public health officials work to understand potential roadblocks in the campaign to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus. Among the most pressing questions are why so many GOP voters remain opposed to the shots and whether the recent decision to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccinations was a factor.

Although more than half of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine, more than 40 percent of Republicans have consistently told pollsters they’re not planning to be vaccinated — a group that could threaten efforts to tamp down the virus’s spread, public health officials fear.

Many vaccine-hesitant Americans are increasingly entrenched in their decisions to resist the shots, said Frank Luntz, a longtime GOP communications expert who convened Sunday’s focus group over Zoom.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/im-still-a-zero-vaccine-resistant-republicans-warn-that-their-skepticism-is-worsening/ar-BB1fRt3s

The GOP is still "The Stupid Party".

[soothsayer]

1. Just let us get ours and they can get as sick as they want

[NoRethugFriends]

2. That is not how it works. (nt)

[intrepidity]

8. It may be

See my post below

[NoRethugFriends]

24. well,

They don't get vaccinated, get covid,. More covid around, more chance for covid to mutate to something my vaccine won't help with

[intrepidity]

28. Of course, that's true

but, as discussed at the link I posted, there's reason to believe that the mRNA vaccines will continue to be superior to natural immunity and to protect from many mutations in the spike protein. There are only so many viable mutations for the virus, and so far, the mRNA vaccines are handling them well, because of how the antigen is presented to the immune system--meaning, the immune response is more diverse.

Optimally, of course, *everyone* (who can) would be vaccinated, but we know that's not going to happen. So, this is my optimistic spin on that tragic fact, and one that gives me some hope.

[intrepidity]

6. I'm beginning to think this may be the way to go

Especially if the vaccines continue to protect against variants:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/122875630

[SoCalNative]

3. This is exactly why vaccine passports are needed

so that the non-compliant can be shunned and kept out of public spaces.

Maybe then they'll learn.

[DBoon]

7. They have no right to infect others

and I don't care about their "hesitation" when almost 600,000 Americans have already died.

I don't care if they throw a temper tantrum, their attitude is not worth sacrificing one more life

[redstatebluegirl]

9. I said this the other day. If OU football required a passport to go to games, that would do it.

[Initech]

4. Take. The. Damn. Vaccine.

Last thing we want is for the virus to mutate and then we're back to ground zero. Look at what's happening in India right now - it's absolutely horrifying. Seriously take it. If I can do it, anyone can do it. It's not that hard.

[OhioChick]

20. +1000 n/t

[DBoon]

5. It is a fundamental moral value to republicans

I mean that caring only for their own convenience, not having any concern for the good of others, and "owning the libs" regardless of the cost are fundamental to their identity.

[Nevilledog]

14. +100000

[Iggo]

10. "I'm still a zero." Yeah, you are.

We’re not going to stop talking about doing the right thing. We don’t care if it gives you a sad. Smart people are getting the vaccine. Deal with it or don’t.

[Pinback]

11. If only there could be a "leaked" video of Hillary Clinton

saying she hopes no Republicans get vaccinated....maybe reverse psychology would work on the Deplorables.

[Scrivener7]

12. Let those who want to drown in their own secretions alone. They comprise 10.75% of the

population. Not enough to prevent herd immunity, just enough to turn a couple of counties blue.

[TheRealNorth]

15. +1

I am DONE caring about the health and well being of Republicans. Not when they want to choke the life out of African Americans and take away my vote.

[underpants]

13. Luntz gets paid for this huh? Okay get Ted Nugent

and a hologram or the disembodied voice of Rush Limbaugh

[Klaralven]

16. "show us anyone besides Dr. Fauci" is actually good advice.

The anti-vaxxers are impressed by the number and variety of people making videos on social media, while the main stream media uses the same few spokesmen over and over.

This is taken as proof that there is wide support for the suppressed ideas of many experts, while the MSM is under the control of the cabal.

The MSM media should use a very wide variety of experts. I'm sure they could find enough qualified experts so that they could go a long time without repeating.

[SoonerPride]

17. I see Dr. Gupta and Dr. Hotez all the time.

They only see what they want to see.

They would ignore other experts anyway.

fuck 'em.

[MuseRider]

18. Let them infect themselves.

We do not need this much stupid.

I wish there was a way to know who it is who did not vaccinate. I am 2 months out from my second Pfizer so I feel pretty good about things but still mask and distance.

I cannot imagine this level of not understanding the implications of what they are doing nor understanding that long time medical technology cannot be used for Bill Gates to put a tracker on you. My god, the level of lack here is outstanding.

[Generic Other]

19. Sick of their excuses for being dumbasses

Darwin award-winning, Kreuger-Dunning afflicted, fake patriotic, gun-toting, Fake Christian, anti-intellectual Q-Loving nutcases can kiss my toe.

[lindysalsagal]

21. 6 days till shot #2

and I'm counting the hours. I'd go stand in line now if it would help....

[struggle4progress]

22. 40% of 25% is 10%

[ProfessorGAC]

26. And, It's Below 25% Now

Poll last week showed under 24% self-identify as R.
It's even lower than 10%! Which is a good thing.

[Coventina]

23. "I'm still a zero." Yes, yes you are.

[BlueNProud]

25. Couldn't care less what's going on in the minds of these spoiled brats

[BoringUsername]

27. They're a bunch of babies that want screw everyone because their guy didn't win

The problem is that they don't see that we all are on the same team with this one. Their mind set is oppose everything the Democrats propose no matter how much sense it actually makes or how much it might actually help everyone.

[Silent3]

29. If these idiots weren't going to become a breeding ground for mutations...

...that will spoil being safely vaccinated for the rest of us, I almost wouldn't care. But there are a few not-their-fault immune-compromised people out there who can't take vaccines who they put at risk too, and children of idiots like this who can't protect themselves from their parents' stupidity and brainwashing, so we have to worry about them too.