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flibbitygiblets

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28. While standing inches from people KNOWN to be in contact with patients who recently tested positive!

Reply to IronLionZion (Reply #10)

Fri Mar 20, 2020, 05:55 PM

Mar 2020

We know Trump is dumb as a stump (stares into the sun without protection during solar eclipse FFS),

But Fauci is supposed to know better. Why do these "smart" people stand a foot away from others, setting a terrible example for the rest of the country? Touching the podium repeatedly, after the person before them also did?!!

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WATCH Dr. Fauci totally lose it: [View all] IcyPeas Mar 2020 OP

And at Darth says irisblue Mar 2020 #1

LOL SunSeeker Mar 2020 #12

He was pretty careful Warpy Mar 2020 #39

Must not laugh . . . must not laugh n/t Ms. Toad Mar 2020 #2

We all know he thinks Trump is a complete fool. TheBlackAdder Mar 2020 #44

LOL - wry smile and face touching is bad, Dr. Fauci, but we Backseat Driver Mar 2020 #3

His hand was to hide the fact that he was laughing at tRump & crying at the same time. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2020 #25

That was wonderful!!! renate Mar 2020 #4

Fauci looks like he could let out a big belly laugh Beringia Mar 2020 #5

You are one of them now Fauci... lame54 Mar 2020 #6

Or Newsom. nt SunSeeker Mar 2020 #13

When you are so much smarter (exponentially) than the boss and he spews absolute nonsense. nature-lover Mar 2020 #7

The reaction is more in line with someone realizing that John Fante Mar 2020 #32

That's a very tragic laugh. He knows a dangerous moron is at the top and competent people have to RelativelyJones Mar 2020 #8

Trump had just made his bmbmd Mar 2020 #9

I agree. He was laughing and trying to hide his laughter. nt SunSeeker Mar 2020 #14

It's stupid, but not a laughing matter. Merlot Mar 2020 #24

As a serial smirker with literally no pokerface, I know one when I see one flibbitygiblets Mar 2020 #26

Keep in mind that shocked disbelief can invoke an involuntary laughter... Pacifist Patriot Mar 2020 #31

I think he was shocked too. shanti Mar 2020 #37

That was my impression, too FormerOstrich Mar 2020 #38

At first he looked shocked, then he started laughing. Ilsa Mar 2020 #42

Don't touch your face! IronLionZion Mar 2020 #10

While standing inches from people KNOWN to be in contact with patients who recently tested positive! flibbitygiblets Mar 2020 #28

His next address: Oldem Mar 2020 #43

Reminds me of the "Plaid Shirt Guy" Ohioboy Mar 2020 #11

The link is empty, does anyone else have it? Firebrand Gary Mar 2020 #15

missed that earlier handmade34 Mar 2020 #16

Saw it live! LittleGirl Mar 2020 #17

Me, too. ancianita Mar 2020 #18

He was trying not to bust out laughing. SamKnause Mar 2020 #19

What he was thinking: Doreen Mar 2020 #20

i can't help but believe barbtries Mar 2020 #21

I think Dr. Fauci could be enormously helpful if Trump fires him steve2470 Mar 2020 #23

my respect is already flagging. barbtries Mar 2020 #27

They Shoukd Rebel McKim Mar 2020 #22

If this gets on Faux News Monsieur_Grumpe Mar 2020 #29

Strictly a job for the really tough and dedicated. nt Hortensis Mar 2020 #30

I was watching him the whole time. hay rick Mar 2020 #33

That was a barely restrained facepalm localroger Mar 2020 #34

Strength in these times, Doctor! Turbineguy Mar 2020 #35

When 45 sees this, Fauci is a goner .. n/t moonscape Mar 2020 #36

"You're fired, Tiny Tony!" Harker Mar 2020 #40

What a buffoon Trump is Joinfortmill Mar 2020 #41

Thanks for the laugh. qwlauren35 Mar 2020 #45

It's the same look as if Fauci looked down Danascot Mar 2020 #46