drobeski 3,061 Posted October 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Strike said: Still no reason to call him an idiot and a disaster. It just looks bad and is exactly the type of thing Trump does that is infuriating to people who otherwise might be ok with him as President. Just state WHY you object to things Fauci is doing or has done. Personal attacks have no place in Politics. And political hacks have no place being the head of the CDC. Tie goes to the runner...Trump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,975 Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Cdub100 said: https://nypost.com/2020/10/15/fauci-warns-that-americans-may-need-to-cancel-thanksgiving/ So what. Like any American he's entitled to his opinion. No reason to call him names. Trump has expressed his share of stupid opinions over the last four years. Again, no reason to get personal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted October 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Such a stupid headline. Fauci says “You may have to bite the bullet and sacrifice that social gathering, unless you’re pretty certain that the people that you’re dealing with are not infected,” and people take that as him canceling Thanksgiving. He did cancel his own Thanksgiving. And used that as an example of what we all should do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,380 Posted October 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Such a stupid headline. Fauci says “You may have to bite the bullet and sacrifice that social gathering, unless you’re pretty certain that the people that you’re dealing with are not infected,” and people take that as him canceling Thanksgiving. Yeah that's what "sacrifice that social gathering" means Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,975 Posted October 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, drobeski said: And political hacks have no place being the head of the CDC. Tie goes to the runner...Trump Trump has said a lot of dumb things over the last 4 years. There's no comparison. And I haven't seen anything suggesting Fauci is a political hack. I think he cares about safety, at all costs. It's not always realistic but he's a doctor. That's how they think. Doesn't make him a hack. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,853 Posted October 20, 2020 Just now, Cdub100 said: Yeah that's what "sacrifice that social gathering" means He's not stopping the holiday, it still exists. Families will still celebrate on their own, just not with extended family members. It's also a suggestion so nothing is being canceled. Some of you try way to hard to make stupid things like this a big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Families will still celebrate on their own, just not with extended family members. It's also a suggestion so nothing is being canceled. Some of you try way to hard to make stupid things like this a big deal. They will, and that will be an example of them not following Fauci's advice. Some people think that's a huge deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,380 Posted October 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: He's not stopping the holiday, it still exists. Families will still celebrate on their own, just not with extended family members. It's also a suggestion so nothing is being canceled. Some of you try way to hard to make stupid things like this a big deal. Strike wanted an example of Fauci going mad. Him saying we may need to cancel thanksgiving 9 months after flattening the curve is an example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,853 Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Cdub100 said: Strike wanted an example of Fauci going mad. Him saying we may need to cancel thanksgiving 9 months after flattening the curve is an example. I don't see how suggesting that people not have large gatherings for Thanksgiving is an example of him going mad. In fact, I think it's an example of him doing his job by telling people to be responsible during a pandemic. Not sure why anyone feels the need to exaggerate this to the extent they are unless they have some kind of personal bias against Fauci. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted October 20, 2020 Just now, Cdub100 said: Strike wanted an example of Fauci going mad. Him saying we may need to cancel thanksgiving 9 months after flattening the curve is an example. So say Fauci isn't suggesting we all cancel Thanksgiving plans is mad also. He was very clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,975 Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Cdub100 said: Strike wanted an example of Fauci going mad. Him saying we may need to cancel thanksgiving 9 months after flattening the curve is an example. 1) Fauci didn't suggest canceling Thanksgiving as policy. Again, he's trying to keep people safe. 2) Even if you don't agree with him, that doesn't justify Trump calling him an idiot and a disaster. 3) This is the reason there are no lefties willing to discuss things with us on this site. 4) You have me and Hawekeye in agreement, which is a first. Thanks a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,853 Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Strike said: 1) Fauci didn't suggest canceling Thanksgiving as policy. Again, he's trying to keep people safe. 2) Even if you don't agree with him, that doesn't justify Trump calling him an idiot and a disaster. 3) This is the reason there are no lefties willing to discuss things with us on this site. 4) You have me and Hawekeye in agreement, which is a first. Thanks a lot. That's funny, I was thinking the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, Strike said: Trump has said a lot of dumb things over the last 4 years. There's no comparison. And I haven't seen anything suggesting Fauci is a political hack. I think he cares about safety, at all costs. It's not always realistic but he's a doctor. That's how they think. Doesn't make him a hack. Then don’t vote for him. Simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,975 Posted October 20, 2020 Just now, Hardcore troubadour said: Then don’t vote for him. Simple. If not for Biden and the whacky left I probably wouldn't. And this isn't about that. FFS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,205 Posted October 20, 2020 I’m inclined to agree with Strike, I don’t see the political benefit of attacking Fauci. I suspect that there are a lot of people on the fence who plan to vote for Trump in part because they think that, despite all of his shortcomings, at least he has competent people in some consultative roles, Fauci being arguably the most visible one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted October 20, 2020 Anyone that thinks Fauci is some sort of political hack is a moron. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted October 20, 2020 58 minutes ago, Strike said: Trump has said a lot of dumb things over the last 4 years. There's no comparison. And I haven't seen anything suggesting Fauci is a political hack. I think he cares about safety, at all costs. It's not always realistic but he's a doctor. That's how they think. Doesn't make him a hack. This factual documented evidence might make him a political hack. You do know that after the US ceased all viral experiments like the one that created Covid, because of safety concerns? And you do know that after it being shut off in the states,, Fauci funneled something like 3 million to the Wuhan lab that is most likely responsible for this. Get educated kids....so you don't sound so stupid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, drobeski said: This factual documented evidence might make him a political hack. You do know that after the US ceased all viral experiments like the one that created Covid, because of safety concerns? And you do know that after it being shut off in the states,, Fauci funneled something like 3 million to the Wuhan lab that is most likely responsible for this. Get educated kids....so you don't sound so stupid. We know who he is talking about, but what "illness" is he talking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted October 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: We know who he is talking about, but what "illness" is he talking about? He loves him some hillary..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted October 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Anyone that thinks Fauci is some sort of political hack is a moron. Yeah, I just cant see him as political. I think he is trying to deliver the best information he can on what is a pretty challenging situation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted October 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, RLLD said: Yeah, I just cant see him as political. I think he is trying to deliver the best information he can on what is a pretty challenging situation. He originally said masks don't help.... what changed... the narrative needed to change, so his science changed. That's political as it gets. Never mind the emails where he showed is almost creepy adoration for Hillary. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, drobeski said: He originally said masks don't help.... what changed... the narrative needed to change, so his science changed. That's political as it gets. Never mind the emails where he showed is almost creepy adoration for Hillary. Stop being a complete moron. Yeah we know you are like a 90% moron, but even that's too much for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, supermike80 said: Stop being a complete moron. Yeah we know you are like a 90% moron, but even that's too much for you. A moron is someone who says they would vote for someone based on personality not policy. We know where you fall. Good job refuting my points though, moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted October 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, drobeski said: A moron is someone who says they would vote for someone based on personality not policy. We know where you fall. Good job refuting my points though, moron. That'll leave a mark. How many and 0 now? Climb in the ring, take a swing at the champ, better not miss... And still.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted October 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, drobeski said: He originally said masks don't help.... what changed... the narrative needed to change, so his science changed. That's political as it gets. Never mind the emails where he showed is almost creepy adoration for Hillary. I think people, including Fauci, make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. When people highlight the mistakes of others I tend to get a little suspicious of them. Like Biden pretending he would have done a better job, absolute garbage...more likely he would have made it worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted October 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, RLLD said: Like Biden pretending he would have done a better job, absolute garbage...more likely he would have made it worse. Biden would have had us all in our basements. The economy would have been so destroyed that would have had to start a war faster than he originally planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: Biden would have had us all in our basements. The economy would have been so destroyed that would have had to start a war faster than he originally planned. Let's not forget that the Democrats, notably and perhaps especially Biden and Pelosi, went after Trump for reacting properly to the situation by limiting travel from China. These people elevated their political aims above our safety, and that is true over and over from them.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casual Observer 597 Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, supermike80 said: Anyone that thinks Fauci is some sort of political hack is a moron. It's hard to say if he's a political hack, but he's a Dem for sure. As for his effectiveness as a public health doc, you could look back to his handling of AIDS and tell us whether he did a good job with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted October 20, 2020 18 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: Biden would have had us all in our basements. The economy would have been so destroyed that would have had to start a war faster than he originally planned. Yeah. Just like curing cancer. I don't understand the whole "I would have handled it better" thing from biden. What has he ever done in his nearly 50 years in government that shows he would have the ability to handle a pandemic? Then there's pelosi at the end of February widely encouraging people to go out in masses to chinatown in the attempt to make Trump look bad cause of his having a travel ban that was supposably harming our lovely chinese American neighborhoods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted October 20, 2020 Just now, Utilit99 said: Yeah. Just like curing cancer. I don't understand the whole "I would have handled it better" thing from biden. What has he ever done in his nearly 50 years in government that shows he would have the ability to handle a pandemic? Then there's pelosi at the end of February widely encouraging people to go out in masses to chinatown in the attempt to make Trump look bad cause of his having a travel ban was harming our lovely chinese American neighborhoods. Just another lie in the long line of them that MSM allows the Democrats to spew. And there are no shortage of stupid people who consume this nonsense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, drobeski said: A moron is someone who says they would vote for someone based on personality not policy. We know where you fall. Good job refuting my points though, moron. Yeah that's not a moron. You are a moron however. I mean call it what it is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted October 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Yeah that's not a moron. You are a moron however. I mean call it what it is No, it is. Big time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,205 Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, drobeski said: He originally said masks don't help.... what changed... the narrative needed to change, so his science changed. That's political as it gets. Never mind the emails where he showed is almost creepy adoration for Hillary. I’ve been on record here as speculating that Fauci lied about masks originally because the medical and first responders were in short supply and they wanted to stock them up before there was a panic run by the general public. As such he has shown that he can be Machiavellian, from a medical perspective. I don’t see how that translates to something like he is lying now to keep the economy down and hurt Trump. Doesn’t seem like he is “political” in that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,564 Posted October 20, 2020 4 hours ago, drobeski said: He originally said masks don't help. why do Doctors, nurses, dentists and insulators wear them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted October 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, edjr said: why do Doctors, nurses, dentists and insulators wear them? Exactly. Everyone should wear masks all the time, as well as gloves and scrubs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted October 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, Gladiators said: Exactly. Everyone should wear masks all the time, as well as gloves and scrubs. I think all sexy women should be forced to wear this at all times. For their personal health and safety of course. https://www.funidelia.com/sexy-nurse-outfit-fever-14718.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,380 Posted October 20, 2020 7 hours ago, Hawkeye21 said: I don't see how suggesting that people not have large gatherings for Thanksgiving is an example of him going mad. In fact, I think it's an example of him doing his job by telling people to be responsible during a pandemic. Not sure why anyone feels the need to exaggerate this to the extent they are unless they have some kind of personal bias against Fauci. That's not what he said. He said sacrifice thanksgiving. That doesn't mean maybe not invite your 3rd aunt on your father's side. Hes a smart man and used the words he meant to. To sacrifice something doesn't mean to only go part way. It means to kill to totally stop. If anyone is exaggerating it's you trying to twist his words. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,853 Posted October 21, 2020 This all sounds like common sense to me while a pandemic is going on. Not sure where the disconnect is. "You may have to bite the bullet and sacrifice that social gathering, unless you're pretty certain that the people that you're dealing with are not infected." "That is unfortunately a risk, when you have people coming from out of town, gathering together in an indoor setting," “When you’re talking about relatives that are getting on a plane, being exposed in an airport, being exposed in a plane, then walk in the door and say ‘Happy Thanksgiving’, that’s what you have to be careful about,” “I say that some people in this country are going to be a relatively normal type of a Thanksgiving but in other areas of the country, you better hold off and maybe just have immediate family,” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,853 Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Cdub100 said: That's not what he said. He said sacrifice thanksgiving. That doesn't mean maybe not invite your 3rd aunt on your father's side. Hes a smart man and used the words he meant to. To sacrifice something doesn't mean to only go part way. It means to kill to totally stop. If anyone is exaggerating it's you trying to twist his words. How have I exaggerated this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites