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Cal Carpenter

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22. Not because he is "famous"

Sun Jul 20, 2014, 10:18 PM

Jul 2014

"Why is it that a scientifically unqualified anti-vaccine advocate can get a private audience with a U.S. Senator? Because he’s famous, that’s why. "

No, it is because he is a member of a political and financial dynasty.

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Robert Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine Craziness [View all] True Earthling Jul 2014 OP

Nobody has more respect and admiration for the Kennedy family than I do. PSPS Jul 2014 #1

Link, or slink RobertEarl Jul 2014 #14

::sigh:: Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #17

Gee, no linlks RobertEarl Jul 2014 #21

Here's your fucking links... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #24

Which one says it safe? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #27

READ THE LINKS! Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #28

Hair-on-fire slander is woo!! RobertEarl Jul 2014 #32

Pointing out that he is peddling woo Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #57

You still don't understand what woo is. NuclearDem Jul 2014 #63

RFK is a douchebag?? RFK is a highly respected Democrat. And this is a Democratic forum. sabrina 1 Jul 2014 #37

RFK Jr was who I was referring to... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #56

I know who you are referring to, I am a Democrat. As I said, he has pissed off sabrina 1 Jul 2014 #61

You are defending the woo that RFK is peddling... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #70

No. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is a heroic figure. And you don't even know why. Octafish Jul 2014 #44

Hero's don't promoted DANGEROUS ideologies Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #68

That's as vile a thing I've heard anyone say. Octafish Jul 2014 #88

This place is full of extremists that hate on democrats and democracy Rex Jul 2014 #89

I hate on neither Democrats nor Democracy... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #92

It is a sport among a few DUers to pick on the Kennedy family with glee. Rex Jul 2014 #94

Really? Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #91

You can call him all the names ya want to, but don't pretend to be a democrat. Rex Jul 2014 #93

I don't pretend. Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #97

+100 zappaman Jul 2014 #100

This is why I love these 'discussions'. People reveal so much about themselves sabrina 1 Jul 2014 #104

Science and Democracy, my dear... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #106

+1...nt SidDithers Jul 2014 #108

Exactly... SidDithers Jul 2014 #58

Another link True Earthling Jul 2014 #26

Very good RobertEarl Jul 2014 #31

For a good explanation of the study and further illumination on the topic of Autism/mercury... True Earthling Jul 2014 #33

Very good, again RobertEarl Jul 2014 #34

Why does what RFK, jr "has to say about" this study matter? Recursion Jul 2014 #54

DURec... SidDithers Jul 2014 #2

Yeah, I would have to agree with you there. smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #4

Just a loon in general. A dangerous one. nt geek tragedy Jul 2014 #7

He still has his fans, though. Misguided as they might be...nt SidDithers Jul 2014 #9

He has no fans on the Right that is for sure, but he definitely has the respect of most sabrina 1 Jul 2014 #105

Sadly, it makes him a poor spokesperson for any topic. MohRokTah Jul 2014 #10

Yup. He's pretty much destroyed his credibility with this misguided crusade... SidDithers Jul 2014 #15

He's been a good advocate for a few other issues. MohRokTah Jul 2014 #16

+1000. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2014 #19

Sid and I don't agree on much - TBF Jul 2014 #72

Lies RobertEarl Jul 2014 #3

"If RFK is right". RFK is not right. He's wrong.. SidDithers Jul 2014 #5

RFK has them scared. He's doing damage RobertEarl Jul 2014 #6

It's not slander, it's the truth... SidDithers Jul 2014 #8

Truth is RobertEarl Jul 2014 #11

Nobody is "freaking out" over anything RFK Jr. has had to say about vaccines... SidDithers Jul 2014 #13

"They have removed mercury from many vaccines" NickB79 Jul 2014 #51

'Trillions of dollars'??? randome Jul 2014 #64

You're right RobertEarl Jul 2014 #66

1000 injured children at $1 million each would be $1 Billion... SidDithers Jul 2014 #67

Damn, Thanks, sid, you're right RobertEarl Jul 2014 #69

Health agencies around the world are making sure the kids are healthy... SidDithers Jul 2014 #73

Well, then, since you put it that way RobertEarl Jul 2014 #74

Elemental mercury is a toxin... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #82

*has them laughing. NuclearDem Jul 2014 #12

You pretty much come down on the wrong side Codeine Jul 2014 #20

in my view PowerToThePeople Jul 2014 #45

He sure has all the right people angry at him. Not informed enough on this topic sabrina 1 Jul 2014 #38

You noticed? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #39

I can think of a few. sabrina 1 Jul 2014 #47

YEP. Rex Jul 2014 #90

Why is the autism rate increasing? jopacaco Jul 2014 #18

They've been removed from the category of weird kids who deserve to be picked on-- eridani Jul 2014 #23

What Autism Epidemic? True Earthling Jul 2014 #30

Is there any evidence it is? (nt) Recursion Jul 2014 #55

Is it actually increasing, or is diagnosis increasing? NuclearDem Jul 2014 #62

Not because he is "famous" Cal Carpenter Jul 2014 #22

I found out I'm allergic to thimerosal by accident Omaha Steve Jul 2014 #25

So he & Jenny McCarthy can start a new franchise n/t UTUSN Jul 2014 #29

Welcome to the Prairie of Prax. tavernier Jul 2014 #35

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What is "brain fever"? I see no diagnosis mentioned. Most encephalitis is viral or bacterial induced pinto Jul 2014 #40

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When it comes to this subject, Kennedy is a moron. zappaman Jul 2014 #41

When he talked about this on Air America PowerToThePeople Jul 2014 #42

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Sometimes even the most steady guy or girl can have a particular quirk. Archae Jul 2014 #43

An adult who believed in Santa Claus? Who had kids? cui bono Jul 2014 #85

I have no idea. Archae Jul 2014 #87

Geez, DU has changed Prophet 451 Jul 2014 #46

Not to mention anti-GMO hysteria, too. alp227 Jul 2014 #48

We have a whooping cough epidemic in California. JDPriestly Jul 2014 #52

As the mother of a child with autism, SheilaT Jul 2014 #53

My 8 year old is also on the spectrum... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #83

I could have written this post...thank you for it. nt msanthrope Jul 2014 #103

$2 billion paid out for vaccine injuries to kids womanofthehills Jul 2014 #59

Interesting, thanks RobertEarl Jul 2014 #60

And NONE of that is about autism. Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #84

Anti-vaccination nutcases like this guy and Jenny McCarthy have blood on their hands. Nye Bevan Jul 2014 #65

Agreed... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #71

And anti-vaxxers should be banned from DU... SidDithers Jul 2014 #75

i would support this notion WHOLEHEARTEDLY. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2014 #79

Agreed. Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #80

Thanks for that... SidDithers Jul 2014 #95

DU allows anti-abortion people on here. cui bono Jul 2014 #86

I don't give anyone a pass on stupid - a Kennedy or not. Drunken Irishman Jul 2014 #76

Y Chromosome is most common factor HockeyMom Jul 2014 #77

Strong argument there. nt TBF Jul 2014 #78

I know 4 kids with Autism Marrah_G Jul 2014 #81

Some here make it a sport to hate on the Kennedy's with impunity. Rex Jul 2014 #96

I don't know why being the descendent of a rum-runner confers automatic respect REP Jul 2014 #98

Kennedy barbaraj Jul 2014 #99

Why can't we just flush this nutter once and for all? AngryAmish Jul 2014 #101

Being a Kennedy is no guarantee of sainthood or even rationality Warpy Jul 2014 #102

Kicking... SidDithers Jul 2014 #107

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