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Perry is an idiot, but I don't think he can be held responsible The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2014 #1
He can be held responsible for lack of funding, staffing, planning & universal healthcare. KittyWampus Oct 2014 #27
Not the hospital, it's not a state agency. Other stuff, definitely. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2014 #34
maybe the hospital is not on him drray23 Oct 2014 #2
Sounds like Ghouliana sending workers to do 9-11 cleanup until the gold was located. valerief Oct 2014 #3
Ghouliani, first time I've heard that. Quite appropriate. mountain grammy Oct 2014 #15
This is no more Perry's fault YarnAddict Oct 2014 #4
The lack infrastructure needed to deal with this is absolutely his fault. It's the Republican model KittyWampus Oct 2014 #29
Yes, because I'm sure the triage nurse YarnAddict Oct 2014 #37
Might be time for all states to take a look at their protocols and training Marrah_G Oct 2014 #5
exactly drray23 Oct 2014 #7
I am not blaming him for the fact he has an ebola case in his state drray23 Oct 2014 #6
Bullshit. What the hell is the CDC even there for B2G Oct 2014 #8
well there is that too drray23 Oct 2014 #9
Wrong. B2G Oct 2014 #10
The guy's not even wearing gloves cwydro Oct 2014 #28
they were en route before the positive result was in...nt magical thyme Oct 2014 #30
Yes, I believe you're right. nt B2G Oct 2014 #32
Joaquin Castro Tweet on Ebola virus in Texas.. Cha Oct 2014 #11
Perfect, cha. Thank you so much! nt littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #17
^^^^THIS IS WHY IT IS PERRY'S FAULT!^^^^ freshwest Oct 2014 #19
OOPS... nt TheVisitor Oct 2014 #12
Knowing Perry, he will probably send National Guard troops to the hospital in a show of leadership world wide wally Oct 2014 #13
He should go to the hospital to demonsrate his leadership skills. JoePhilly Oct 2014 #23
Anyone know what the private sector's response Midnight Writer Oct 2014 #14
We are really getting a good look at all they stand for, aren't we? littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #18
you get what you pay for this is less government in action! jonjensen Oct 2014 #16
Goodhair is an idiot and is messing up this response Gothmog Oct 2014 #20
whats striking drray23 Oct 2014 #21
I don't think RP should be blamed for this screwup Catherine Vincent Oct 2014 #22
The lack of funding, staff, infrastructure and planning is directly RP's fault and the Republican KittyWampus Oct 2014 #25
He orchestrated the weak infrastructure that is dealing with this situation. KittyWampus Oct 2014 #24
Bullshit B2G Oct 2014 #31
Republicans have cut government agencies to the bone. So not bullshit. Rick Perry is a PRIME KittyWampus Oct 2014 #33
The CDC 2014 budget is 11.3 billion dollars B2G Oct 2014 #35
and apparently they sent the directly exposed kids to school the next day magical thyme Oct 2014 #26
Governor Perry made a fool of himself on the news. Sick mans family had to call CDC to start care!! Sunlei Oct 2014 #36
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