It saddens & enrages me that Trump & RFK Jr might stop vaccinations against polio. I got polio in late 1939 at 11 months which caused partial paralysis in my right leg from the hip down resulting in my leg shortened 1 1/2" & wearing a brace up to knee until I had my ankle fused at 17 courtesy of the old March of Dimes (my parents were destitute Dust Bowl migrants from Oklahoma).
Of the thousands who got polio at that time I was relatively lucky not to wind up on crutches or in an iron lung facing a short brutal life. Then, less than 20 years later Dr Salk & his vaccine came along, wiping polio out. Period. A fact, not internet BS. Craziness is abroad.
I never had polio--I was in late 4th grade when the Salk vaccine came out. But I had friends who had it--even if not crippled or dead, ended up several grades behind in school, suffered from Post Polio syndrome (and still do--it isn't curable.)
But hey, if vaccines stopped, maybe autism would go down. Because so many of those who would be found to have it will have died instead.
David – great title! You say it all! Almost 500,000 people died unnecessarily from Covid under Trump‘s horrendous “leadership.“ The horrors that will have to happen to convince the American public, who regrettably, in the majority voted for him again will be much, much worse. It is heartbreaking, completely unnecessary, and defies all logic, except the logic of misogyny and white supremacism. The largely male, largely white, Trump voters, with an assist from white women (53%) and Latino/Hispanic men (51%), traded competency, democracy, and that entails, including environmental protections, health care, freedom of the press, and the rule of law, so that we could be governed by a “strong man“ who represents white supremacy and misogyny. He won by a slim margin, many people will suffer, and many people will die. Hopefully, we can flip Congress in 2026, and stop the bleeding, retake the White House in 2028, and address the various disasters that the Trump administration created. Same old story: Republicans destroy, Democrats fix their mess, voters blame the Democrats for the mess, and reelect Republicans.
hopefully, this latest crazy from RFK, Jr. provides a defensible escape route for spineless Republican Senators who would otherwise surrender. McConnell, who had polio and, while lucky to survive, is a permanent mobility impaired reminder of the consequences. Shame on McConnell if he votes in favor.
YES, TRUMP IS LIKE HITLER, BUT NOT IN THE WAYS YOU THINK
Beyond the caricatures lies a chilling blueprint: how both leaders exploited grievances, scapegoated the vulnerable, and built myths of strength to dismantle democracy.
Absolutely, let's bring back polio. How about bubonic plague? I hear that's still cropping up. Then there's leprosy. That oughta get the evangelicals hearts going - what could be more Biblical?
The Trump Killer Klown Show soon to be on the road and reaching into your very own home.
SMH. Heartbreaking. Stupid is as stupid does. Then again, from the billionaire cabinet's perspective, "less for you, more for me."
This is just MADNESS! Death to America - from the leaders (Trump and his gang of thugs and goons) of America. Just MORE prove that Trump and his gang of thugs and goons do NOT care about America.
It saddens & enrages me that Trump & RFK Jr might stop vaccinations against polio. I got polio in late 1939 at 11 months which caused partial paralysis in my right leg from the hip down resulting in my leg shortened 1 1/2" & wearing a brace up to knee until I had my ankle fused at 17 courtesy of the old March of Dimes (my parents were destitute Dust Bowl migrants from Oklahoma).
Of the thousands who got polio at that time I was relatively lucky not to wind up on crutches or in an iron lung facing a short brutal life. Then, less than 20 years later Dr Salk & his vaccine came along, wiping polio out. Period. A fact, not internet BS. Craziness is abroad.
I never had polio--I was in late 4th grade when the Salk vaccine came out. But I had friends who had it--even if not crippled or dead, ended up several grades behind in school, suffered from Post Polio syndrome (and still do--it isn't curable.)
But hey, if vaccines stopped, maybe autism would go down. Because so many of those who would be found to have it will have died instead.
David – great title! You say it all! Almost 500,000 people died unnecessarily from Covid under Trump‘s horrendous “leadership.“ The horrors that will have to happen to convince the American public, who regrettably, in the majority voted for him again will be much, much worse. It is heartbreaking, completely unnecessary, and defies all logic, except the logic of misogyny and white supremacism. The largely male, largely white, Trump voters, with an assist from white women (53%) and Latino/Hispanic men (51%), traded competency, democracy, and that entails, including environmental protections, health care, freedom of the press, and the rule of law, so that we could be governed by a “strong man“ who represents white supremacy and misogyny. He won by a slim margin, many people will suffer, and many people will die. Hopefully, we can flip Congress in 2026, and stop the bleeding, retake the White House in 2028, and address the various disasters that the Trump administration created. Same old story: Republicans destroy, Democrats fix their mess, voters blame the Democrats for the mess, and reelect Republicans.
hopefully, this latest crazy from RFK, Jr. provides a defensible escape route for spineless Republican Senators who would otherwise surrender. McConnell, who had polio and, while lucky to survive, is a permanent mobility impaired reminder of the consequences. Shame on McConnell if he votes in favor.
YES, TRUMP IS LIKE HITLER, BUT NOT IN THE WAYS YOU THINK
Beyond the caricatures lies a chilling blueprint: how both leaders exploited grievances, scapegoated the vulnerable, and built myths of strength to dismantle democracy.
Read more…
https://open.substack.com/pub/patricemersault/p/yes-trump-is-like-hitler-but-not?r=4d7sow&utm_medium=ios
Condemning science is the art of brainwashing. I knew Lee Salk well. His brother Jonas is turning in his grave.
I can't believe the stupidity of RFK ! It's mind boggling 😵💫 no Words... Thank you, and will reStack ASAP💯
Very depressing
I don’t understand why anyone would want to take us backwards! It’s all very scary!!
Absolutely, let's bring back polio. How about bubonic plague? I hear that's still cropping up. Then there's leprosy. That oughta get the evangelicals hearts going - what could be more Biblical?
The Trump Killer Klown Show soon to be on the road and reaching into your very own home.
SMH. Heartbreaking. Stupid is as stupid does. Then again, from the billionaire cabinet's perspective, "less for you, more for me."
This is just MADNESS! Death to America - from the leaders (Trump and his gang of thugs and goons) of America. Just MORE prove that Trump and his gang of thugs and goons do NOT care about America.