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ShazzieB

(22,658 posts)
34. I agree that 67% is pretty darned good.
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 10:00 PM
Jul 2021

But even if the total was less than that, I would object to all the stories that start with the words "Biden fell short," simply because BIDEN didn't fall short! It's all the antivaxxers and so called "vaccine hesitant" covidiots who have "fallen short."

Biden succeeded in making the vaccine much more available and easier to access. He did his job, and that's
all he could do. Most of the people who haven't been vaccinated by now are in three categories:

1. Adults who are unvaccinated by their own stupid choice
2. Kids who are in age groups for whom the vaccine has not yet been approved for use
3. People of any age who can't be vaccinated for genuine medical reasons

None of the above is within Biden's control, and it ticks me off that anyone is saying he has "fallen short."

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I think it is time to put those who refuse to be vaccinated, Bev54 Jul 2021 #1
Good use for FEMA camps. roamer65 Jul 2021 #17
+1 2naSalit Jul 2021 #25
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeees! malaise Jul 2021 #55
Not only that If we live, How much will insurance rates go up for everyone from these idiots luckone Jul 2021 #44
Luckily I am Canadian and don't worry about that Bev54 Jul 2021 #45
Yes you are lucky to not live in US and have to worry about insurance costs But I do sympathize luckone Jul 2021 #46
I may be called coldhearted homegirl Jul 2021 #71
"This is a flu. This is like a flu" Diraven Jul 2021 #80
I do admire your restraint and circumspection. niyad Jul 2021 #2
ROFL malaise Jul 2021 #4
Often I wish she would just... reACTIONary Jul 2021 #33
(She) LakeArenal Jul 2021 #41
OK, thanks! Those... reACTIONary Jul 2021 #51
"67% is stunning in and of itself." panader0 Jul 2021 #3
Could not have said it better 👏👏👏 Murphyb849 Jul 2021 #5
K & R SunSeeker Jul 2021 #6
Absolutely no offense... UncleTomsEvilBrother Jul 2021 #7
He achieved 95.7% of his aim and they are complaining malaise Jul 2021 #11
Depending on the grade scale that was B-plus / A-minus achievement... Moostache Jul 2021 #12
It's Better Than That! ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #69
LOL - will correct malaise Jul 2021 #77
See Post #69. ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #70
Well said. nt crickets Jul 2021 #14
Yes -- a couple of things the "Screw the unvaccinated" miss Pinback Jul 2021 #60
When are insurance companies going to stop covering covid patients who refused panader0 Jul 2021 #8
that thought has crossed my mind as well orleans Jul 2021 #40
Biden/Good Citizens Team 67, COVID/Trumpist Republican Team 3...I'll take that score. gulliver Jul 2021 #9
The map of the states that are at or over 70 is rather telling dsc Jul 2021 #10
Yes. blue neen Jul 2021 #13
One newscaster said he promised 70%. They don't care how in accurate they are anymore Walleye Jul 2021 #15
"Man's reach should exceed his grasp.... dawg day Jul 2021 #16
My paternal grandma loved him malaise Jul 2021 #22
Biden's 67% madamesilverspurs Jul 2021 #18
That is given malaise Jul 2021 #20
What a wonderful lilt to your voice as you share thoughts about the wright wing. Stinky The Clown Jul 2021 #19
LOL malaise Jul 2021 #21
The M$M should be blaming themselves Blue Owl Jul 2021 #23
True malaise Jul 2021 #24
ABCNNBCBS's Slobfather Special Blue Owl Jul 2021 #27
You made me laugh malaise Jul 2021 #29
I still can't help but laughing... Blue Owl Jul 2021 #32
+1 uponit7771 Jul 2021 #47
As Michelle told us when they go low, we go high IronLionZion Jul 2021 #26
The only good news malaise Jul 2021 #28
Joe did not fall short, fools did that by not getting vaccinated. TNNurse Jul 2021 #30
The coverage has been sickening malaise Jul 2021 #31
I agree that 67% is pretty darned good. ShazzieB Jul 2021 #34
It really is annoying malaise Jul 2021 #61
So getting 96% of a target - in an incredibly short NoMoreRepugs Jul 2021 #35
+1,000 malaise Jul 2021 #36
That's because Mexico didn't pay for it....in two weeks...in two weeks...in two weeks... yonder Jul 2021 #37
I understand that the 67% is for those who have had at least one dose. Sogo Jul 2021 #38
30% of my countrymen orangecrush Jul 2021 #39
I wonder if half the unvaxxed TheFarseer Jul 2021 #42
Quite possible and not just Joe malaise Jul 2021 #48
We should grade him on the curve Under The Radar Jul 2021 #43
If there was enough vaccine available for 70% coverage, he met his target. meadowlander Jul 2021 #49
Joe! Dude.. Maxheader Jul 2021 #50
That's the truth malaise Jul 2021 #58
Fucking K & Fucking R spanone Jul 2021 #52
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! malaise Jul 2021 #53
👍🏼 spanone Jul 2021 #54
Didn't he keep increasing the percentage as the earlier goals were met ahead of time? TheBlackAdder Jul 2021 #56
Yes but they will never be satisfied malaise Jul 2021 #57
slightly missing their target BGBD Jul 2021 #59
So 66% closer then TFG RANDYWILDMAN Jul 2021 #62
So, 67% vaccinated, a pretty damn good rate in anybody's book (well, except for the gop's book)... SWBTATTReg Jul 2021 #63
Good match malaise Jul 2021 #64
They shouldn't blame Biden for not making the 70%. Blame goes to the idiots who are willing Vinca Jul 2021 #65
That it reached 67% is the story in my opinion malaise Jul 2021 #66
And whose fault is THAT? peppertree Jul 2021 #67
He would have easily made the goal if he wasn't up against monumental stupidity. CrispyQ Jul 2021 #68
Thanks for posting what I've been screaming for 2 weeks now. Probatim Jul 2021 #72
Well said, malaise! nt lillypaddle Jul 2021 #73
Look On The Bright Side. COL Mustard Jul 2021 #74
It's nuts mvd Jul 2021 #75
Biden Administration is rocking it even if they missed the goal. Joinfortmill Jul 2021 #76
A$$hole US "meida".. Enemy fo the State. Cha Jul 2021 #78
I know! I was mumbling at the tv today! LittleGirl Jul 2021 #79
And that three percent is almost entirely the fault of Fox News and the GOP noise machine. thucythucy Jul 2021 #81
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