Why is the GOP going along with antivax propaganda? If it’s just a libertarian thing, why not say “The vaccine is amazing—and *even so* we will fight for your right not to take it!”https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/06/us/politics/anti-vax-scientist-senate-hearing.html?smid=tw-share …
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It's hard for me to understand. Other than actually believing the antivax lies, what possible set of beliefs could you hold that would make it seem like a good idea to give antivaxxers a platform to undermine public health in America?
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I can't see what it could be other than a cynical attempt to manufacture a new flashpoint issue — a right-wing variant of the holistic health antivax movement on the left — around which they can collect single-issue voters.
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1) She still has medical license in AZ BUT 2) I'd be surprised if she actually practices medicine, given all the other time on AAPS, DDP, OISM... https://www.desmogblog.com/2015/02/23/anti-science-associations-rand-paul-jane-orient-art-robinson-willie-soon-and-friends … 3) If you feel strong, stick her 16min video in window while doing other tasks:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC77yPrLXwk …
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BTW, for a real expert on AAPS, try
@gorskon, who's watched them for a long time. I only came across them because they were involved in climate denial, Art Robinson, Oregon Petition, etc in the late 1990s.1 reply 2 retweets 5 likes -
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Thanks. I even wrote about her today, and my post includes copious links to previous posts by me and others listing just how much
@AAPSonline is basically a medical John Birch Society masquerading as a legitimate medical professional society.
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Great--the latest Republican party government witness! I expect
@nbcsnl is preparin' a skit about her already.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
I wish. I am unaware of any comic doing a routine or skit about this group, even though it desperately cries out for comic mockery!
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I meant I'm sure they are preparin' so that they can have the skit ready soon after she "testifies".
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