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55. We need the science back into medical science. Either RFK Jr. is barking mad or he wants to kill Americans

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 06:51 AM

Jun 10

He just fired all 17 SCIENTISTS from the CDC who advise on vaccines.

“Medical science refers to the branch of knowledge that studies the human body, health, and diseases. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including:

Anatomy: The study of the structure and function of the body's organs and systems.

Physiology: The study of how the body's organs and systems work.

Biochemistry: The study of the chemical processes that occur in the body.

Microbiology: The study of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

Pathology: The study of diseases and their causes.

Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.

Medical science aims to understand the mechanisms of health and disease, develop treatments and preventive measures, and improve human well-being. It plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and promoting healthcare advancements.”

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I know there's a lot going on right now but this doesn't sound good [View all] senseandsensibility Jun 9 OP

Yep... FirstLight Jun 9 #1

Got a COVID booster today. Was told there will be an updated vaccine in the fall. Intractable Jun 9 #2

I'm worried how the VA is gonna handle this shit... Wounded Bear Jun 9 #4

Add to that the thousands of employees to be cut from the VA. progressoid Jun 9 #24

they do not care Sailingdiver Jun 9 #32

Don't I know it. Personally, I've been pretty satisfied with my VA health care... Wounded Bear Jun 9 #38

His father would roll over vapor2 Jun 10 #60

Not only Veterans bdamomma Jun 10 #62

I'll be getting mine! wolfie001 Jun 9 #45

I guess I'll need to arrange to go to the UK or Canada for my future vaccinations. NCDem47 Jun 9 #3

Going there is probably legal. Coming back may be different. soldierant Jun 9 #48

WTAF!!!!!! a kennedy Jun 9 #5

Sure looks like it. ananda Jun 9 #17

That's it. rubbersole Jun 10 #52

Yes, actually. Trueblue Texan Jun 9 #22

Only some of us COL Mustard Jun 9 #27

Yup Botany Jun 10 #54

The situation in L.A. has taken the attention away from many other things yellow dahlia Jun 9 #6

Yes senseandsensibility Jun 9 #7

I agree. yellow dahlia Jun 9 #10

If it bleeds, it leads... GiqueCee Jun 9 #13

That dude ForgedCrank Jun 9 #8

If that worm... GiqueCee Jun 9 #16

From the sound of things - DeeDeeNY Jun 9 #26

BINGO! GiqueCee Jun 9 #31

IDIOCRACY, THE DOCUMENTARY spanone Jun 9 #9

The too much to take in part is really dangerous senseandsensibility Jun 9 #11

That's a real possibility. spanone Jun 9 #19

And I bet the bad guys know it. calimary Jun 9 #23

Bannon's playbook. Disgusting. notinkansas Jun 10 #64

You might have to follow the Canadian's PHAC Bev54 Jun 9 #12

HE is now the "authority" on vaccines Skittles Jun 9 #14

Qanon knows much more about viruses than all these scientists. Kablooie Jun 9 #44

It's worth repeating... surfered Jun 9 #15

Won't be winging it...he'll put in place the whacko medical fringe and have really bad ideas. Canada, here we come! dutch777 Jun 9 #18

Less than ideal, I'm thinkin'. Tom Dyer Jun 9 #20

You and me both senseandsensibility Jun 9 #34

Not wing it replaced with 17 conspiracy theorists and loyalists JT45242 Jun 9 #21

I just read a newsfeed story about this and it said he plans on replacing the fired members. Bet allegorical oracle Jun 9 #28

CDC will now rely exclusively AdamGG Jun 9 #25

Kennedy is just a terrible, horrible nightmare of an appointee. Janbdwl72 Jun 9 #30

Medical consultants for RFKJr,.... magicarpet Jun 9 #33

Remember, Krasnov hires nothing but the best... lunatics. nt Buns_of_Fire Jun 9 #29

He's really outdone himself notinkansas Jun 10 #65

Who's ready Just Jerome Jun 9 #35

We'll see if Brain Worm's ideas outlast the 4 years of the Republican False Messiah's govt. Dem4life1970 Jun 9 #36

What I am very upset about is the silence of the medical associations all of them FloridaBlues Jun 9 #37

Yes, that is alarming senseandsensibility Jun 9 #39

You would think Just Jerome Jun 9 #41

No, he'll just appoint a bunch of friends and fellow travelers Tranquil72 Jun 9 #40

Probably looking to appoint moniss Jun 9 #42

Trump did it before Covid broke out LiberalArkie Jun 9 #43

Back to the Dark Ages as fast as they can accomplish it. Anti-science, anti-democracy, anti-rule-of-law, Martin68 Jun 9 #46

Honestly, would you trust anything comining out of that Dept. under this administration? Buddyzbuddy Jun 9 #47

Did you see Lawrence? yellow dahlia Jun 9 #49

Democratic Governors should...... flying-skeleton Jun 10 #50

Lots of people will get sick and he will blame it on the Klarkashton Jun 10 #51

That, and they'll blame it on longterm side effects of the actual COVID vaccine. Orrex Jun 10 #57

So this is the new Republican healthcare plan. Emile Jun 10 #53

Same as the old Repuke healthcare plan... GopherGal Jun 10 #63

We need the science back into medical science. Either RFK Jr. is barking mad or he wants to kill Americans Botany Jun 10 #55

He's a menace and a disgrace to his family and his country. He should be removed from his position. Joinfortmill Jun 10 #56

just rub some dirt in it, that'll fix ya real good. Javaman Jun 10 #58

No, they are well aware of what they are doing. OldBaldy1701E Jun 10 #59

Maddow Blog-RFK Jr. breaks promise to senators, guts CDC vaccine panel of independent experts LetMyPeopleVote Jun 10 #61

Important context senseandsensibility Jun 10 #66

Brainworm logic Nigrum Cattus Jun 10 #67