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Laura PourMeADrink

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146. Ya.. don't think he's an evil horrible man!! Actually think he's

Sat Jan 1, 2022, 02:46 AM

Jan 2022

likely a decent man and a likely brilliant epidemiologist! ( How would I know?

Just think he followed the path he was used to... Advise with no dissention. With FG - it was a new world.

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The CDC no longer cares about spread of COViD [View all] RB TexLa Dec 2021 OP

Thats because it cannot be controlled except by lockdowns.... TheRealNorth Dec 2021 #1

Mud-eaters... babylonsister Dec 2021 #6

Even Delta couldn't be controlled by lockdowns... Violet_Crumble Dec 2021 #42

Right! SheltieLover Dec 2021 #2

Sure seems that way. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2021 #3

You should have always treated everyone as someone spreading it. dem4decades Dec 2021 #4

I pretty much have. But at least the government was trying to help me. RB TexLa Dec 2021 #5

They can't...these are asymptomatic people who find out because of a mandated random test. Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #102

With asymptomatic cases being possible, Mr.Bill Dec 2021 #7

The US lacks the political will and social system required to eliminate the virus. David__77 Dec 2021 #8

If Dr. Fauci is good with this... VarryOn Dec 2021 #9

Hmmm. Would like to believe that BUT we had them tell us early on Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #47

Unfair ProfessorGAC Dec 2021 #81

Respectfully... Not true. Knew for a fact virus airborne by March 18 Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #86

Cherry Picking ProfessorGAC Dec 2021 #113

Again, they knew. It's as clear as the writing on the wall. But Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #114

100% correct Meowmee Dec 2021 #124

Like it matters but the liar in Chief said they all knew in Jai Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #128

Fauci later said Meowmee Dec 2021 #130

Yes. So honestly do not understand why he's treated like such a hero. Great Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #143

Well at least he admitted it Meowmee Dec 2021 #144

Ya.. don't think he's an evil horrible man!! Actually think he's Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2022 #146

Agree Meowmee Jan 2022 #147

Agree 100%. Guess no one will be held accountable Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2022 #148

Yes it is unbelievable and tragic and unacceptable Meowmee Jan 2022 #150

Lost my dad too early on. I still hate trump with a passion over not Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2022 #151

I am so sorry for the loss of your father 😿 Meowmee Jan 2022 #153

politics janterry Dec 2021 #145

Just because he lied at the beginning of the pandemic doesn't mean he will lie at the end fescuerescue Dec 2021 #115

:). Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #129

I don't remember anyone saying we didn't need masks. tavernier Dec 2021 #83

here's a quote fescuerescue Dec 2021 #116

He is, and concurs that it's driven mainly by the manufactured "need" to keep businesses open. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2021 #97

20 days, hell yeah! luv2fly Dec 2021 #10

Why not put a cop in every house so mask mandates and quarantines become house arrest? AZLD4Candidate Dec 2021 #45

The good will stay home as recommended. The shitheads Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #48

It is not that simple...you don't work, you don't get paid in most cases and there is no Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #103

Excellent point. Imagine there are some companies that Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #109

True that...I also think many work sick to avoid the financial impact thus spreading the virus. Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #117

Actually, no... Wounded Bear Dec 2021 #11

Ty 👍 Tribetime Dec 2021 #14

Correct malaise Dec 2021 #64

It's impossible to stop omicron, almost everyone alive is getting it Calculating Dec 2021 #12

I will not be getting it. RB TexLa Dec 2021 #13

What you said to that man is illegal in some places and threatening behavior. Agschmid Dec 2021 #44

He was standing right up behind me in line at the grocery store RB TexLa Dec 2021 #46

Stand by my comment. Agschmid Dec 2021 #135

You simply do not know this: Celerity Dec 2021 #52

Post removed Post removed Dec 2021 #56

Not remotely 'taking a shit' on anyone. What an OTT allegation. Celerity Dec 2021 #59

You are aware that 10' is no guarantee that you won't get it, right? Ms. Toad Dec 2021 #137

No such thing as herd immunity with covid. rockfordfile Dec 2021 #17

That's because it's like the cold Calculating Dec 2021 #19

I want to be immune to the TFG herd !! good luck with that one !! monkeyman1 Dec 2021 #33

I'm with you on this... VarryOn Dec 2021 #18

Yeah Calculating Dec 2021 #22

My son and I are going to see Spiderman this weekend... VarryOn Dec 2021 #28

I saw it with my daughter the week before Christmas and again with my husband on Christmas Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #105

I have to take issue with that "living in fear" line that people use. Mister Ed Dec 2021 #73

I hate that line too Mad_Machine76 Dec 2021 #111

I got it and have no idea how or where agingdem Dec 2021 #27

Thanks Delphinus Dec 2021 #95

You are absolutely correct. My husband had much the same experience as you and after two weeks Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #107

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2021 #67

Please take precautions. Ms. Toad Dec 2021 #139

public health measures are always a bit of a balancing act stopdiggin Dec 2021 #15

Trust the science and scientists... BGBD Dec 2021 #16

Omicron has a much faster infection course lapfog_1 Dec 2021 #31

It incubates in three days relayerbob Dec 2021 #20

They stopped caring in May when they lifted mask mandate leftstreet Dec 2021 #21

Long before that Meowmee Dec 2021 #39

Just now getting your booster? BannonsLiver Dec 2021 #23

I have attacked no one. I have threatened people who do not social distance RB TexLa Dec 2021 #24

Uncalled for. brooklynite Dec 2021 #25

This is the conversation I had with my fellow RN's today Horse with no Name Dec 2021 #26

sometimes it feels like there is a lot of overlap with what science says and what corporations want cadoman Dec 2021 #30

Nice sentiment but it's bullshit Horse with no Name Dec 2021 #38

I haven't found the armchair public health experts more reliable than the CDC. Pinback Dec 2021 #29

We have a couple of ghouls on DU who think they know more. BannonsLiver Dec 2021 #93

True Meowmee Dec 2021 #32

remember , still experimental !! monkeyman1 Dec 2021 #36

I was actually told Meowmee Dec 2021 #40

to bad this country has a shit -pot full of them !! especially in D.C.! monkeyman1 Dec 2021 #53

Yes medicine etc. Meowmee Dec 2021 #61

The virus won...there's no point in trying to control it anymore Dopers_Greed Dec 2021 #34

10 day quarantines are unsustainable and will encourage non-compliance Azathoth Dec 2021 #35

Social and emotional damage? WTF? RB TexLa Dec 2021 #41

I hear you Skittles Dec 2021 #65

Yeah, seriously! smirkymonkey Dec 2021 #75

Man, sounds like a Ben Shapiro line Azathoth Dec 2021 #136

oh give me a break Skittles Dec 2021 #138

Actually, there is a mental health crisis paralleling the Covid pandemic. yardwork Dec 2021 #85

Post removed Post removed Dec 2021 #98

I could respond as rudely as you.... but I won't. yardwork Dec 2021 #119

I would note that there is still a 10 day quarantine for the symptomatic...which I feel Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #110

Did you read what the CDC said about this? LudwigPastorius Dec 2021 #37

So the catchphrase is asymptomatic Horse with no Name Dec 2021 #43

Clearly not. NurseJackie Dec 2021 #71

RB TexLa, you will either get it or wear an N95 mask the rest of your life. Jon King Dec 2021 #49

Your proclamation is premature and smells of impatience elias7 Dec 2021 #54

The CDC isn't going for eradication of CV19 like polio, so what else is left? CV19 isn't just going uponit7771 Dec 2021 #69

+1 r�is�n_dubh Dec 2021 #79

This isn't a patience issue Calculating Dec 2021 #90

+1, uponit7771 Dec 2021 #141

It's the truth Zeitghost Jan 2022 #152

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2021 #68

I will not get it. It is not acceptable for me to be infected. RB TexLa Dec 2021 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Dec 2021 #94

It may be acceptable for you to get it, it is not acceptable for me. RB TexLa Dec 2021 #96

You may well get it, despite your best efforts. tritsofme Dec 2021 #140

I have to say the whole thing seems like the PR crew have taken over from the serious scientists. Ford_Prefect Dec 2021 #50

You know there is actual science based on statistics behind this change, right? Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2021 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Dec 2021 #132

I guess everyone has forgotten about "long haul" covid intrepidity Dec 2021 #55

That's why I don't want it in me RB TexLa Dec 2021 #57

Yep. Same here. nt intrepidity Dec 2021 #58

This Meowmee Dec 2021 #62

I've read as many as 30% gypsy11 Dec 2021 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Dec 2021 #133

What do you think is going to happen when the vaccines don't have sterilizing immunity? Ace Rothstein Dec 2021 #134

the local news tonight said KT2000 Dec 2021 #60

Quarantime time is reduced if you are asymptomatic and malaise Dec 2021 #63

People who state how quick omicron is... usedtobedemgurl Dec 2021 #66

The CDC isn't going for eradication of CV19 like polio, so what else is left? CV19 isn't just going uponit7771 Dec 2021 #72

The problem is none of us can live our lives... usedtobedemgurl Dec 2021 #84

What a ridiculous thing to say. 🙄 NurseJackie Dec 2021 #70

And waiting forever to get their booster too. BannonsLiver Dec 2021 #100

The OP inthewind21 Dec 2021 #122

I gave up on the CDC under tfg. BlackSkimmer Dec 2021 #74

Amen..Still think they are victims of a system where no one Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #91

Bowing to pressure (n/t) Patton French Dec 2021 #76

130k likes on Twitter Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #77

Unfortunately, Fauci says he agrees agrees with the 5 day quarantine Polybius Dec 2021 #78

Does that mean you think Doctor Fauci is weak? Or corrupt? Or incompetent? Or bought? NurseJackie Dec 2021 #80

The "Fauci Lies" Threads... ProfessorGAC Dec 2021 #82

I know!!! Agree P. Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2021 #89

He also says it's driven by the manufactured need to keep businesses open. How reassuring. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2021 #99

He's just admitted it's to keep business open leftstreet Dec 2021 #108

Dr. Wen said the same thing on CNN today. It's really about people not being off from work liberal_mama Dec 2021 #121

And that means it is OK in my book unless you have the education and background that Fauci has, I Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #112

Just now getting your booster? BannonsLiver Dec 2021 #92

What a strange thing to say leftstreet Dec 2021 #101

I don't give a shit if you think it's strange or weird. BannonsLiver Dec 2021 #104

But you don't know the poster's first vax dates leftstreet Dec 2021 #106

... BlackSkimmer Dec 2021 #131

Agree Meowmee Dec 2021 #126

IK,R? 🙄 NurseJackie Dec 2021 #118

I'm tired of it all. ALL. 634-5789 Dec 2021 #120

This strikes a balance. I trust the CDC and am good with it, personally. Chakaconcarne Dec 2021 #123

Not expecting others to do what I want, I'd go into isolation if I was worried. Kaleva Dec 2021 #125

It really cannot be controlled anymore. Raftergirl Dec 2021 #127

Everyone is bone tired of Covid but . . . peggysue2 Dec 2021 #142

Chode. BannonsLiver Jan 2022 #149