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Here's your Mask Protocol

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jhkim

Quote from: Pat on July 09, 2021, 07:22:12 PM
Also, and this is trivial in comparison, I do have more credentials than you do, in this very specific field. I've never mentioned them before, because I don't make arguments from a position of authority, they're relatively minor, and they're out of date. But you're wrong again.

I can't seen any way to interpret any of these as honest mistakes. You're being deliberately deceptive, disingenuous, and making attacks on my character. In doing so, you've had to contort your arguments so far that you're not only contradicting yourself in subsequent posts, but between paragraphs.

Pat, the only thing I said about you personally was that you're no more of a medical doctor than me -- but I have now learned that is not true and you have some medical credentials. I apologize for assuming otherwise, though to be fair, you've never mentioned these after years of discussion. I do not think you are lying, and do not mean to attack your character.

I hope you're doing well in life in general.

Ratman_tf

Quote from: jhkim on July 09, 2021, 07:57:32 PM
Quote from: Pat on July 09, 2021, 07:22:12 PM
Also, and this is trivial in comparison, I do have more credentials than you do, in this very specific field. I've never mentioned them before, because I don't make arguments from a position of authority, they're relatively minor, and they're out of date. But you're wrong again.

I can't seen any way to interpret any of these as honest mistakes. You're being deliberately deceptive, disingenuous, and making attacks on my character. In doing so, you've had to contort your arguments so far that you're not only contradicting yourself in subsequent posts, but between paragraphs.

Pat, the only thing I said about you personally was that you're no more of a medical doctor than me -- but I have now learned that is not true and you have some medical credentials. I apologize for assuming otherwise, though to be fair, you've never mentioned these after years of discussion. I do not think you are lying, and do not mean to attack your character.

I hope you're doing well in life in general.

Dude. I don't believe in kicking a person when they're down, but. Dude.
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Pat

Quote from: jhkim on July 09, 2021, 07:57:32 PM
Pat, the only thing I said about you personally was that you're no more of a medical doctor than me -- but I have now learned that is not true and you have some medical credentials. I apologize for assuming otherwise, though to be fair, you've never mentioned these after years of discussion. I do not think you are lying, and do not mean to attack your character.
No, you also implied I was telling people to ignore their doctors. I did not.

And I never said I had medical credentials. You read things that simply aren't there, into every sentence.

Shasarak

Quote from: Shasarak on July 08, 2021, 07:19:55 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on July 08, 2021, 06:26:06 PM
Quote from: Shasarak on July 08, 2021, 05:10:04 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on July 08, 2021, 04:51:47 PM
Quote from: Snowman0147 on July 08, 2021, 04:17:29 PM

People thought Alex Jones was nuts till he was proven right multiple times.

I'm going to ask for your sources that show the above.

Why?  That would just waste everyones time.
No, only that of the fool that thinks he can find evidence of Alex Jones being proven right multiple times. The rest of us know better.

OK, do you believe the Gulf of Tonkin incident starting the Vietnam war is an Alex Jones conspiracy theory?

Do you believe that the US knowing about the Pearl Harbour attacks before they happened is an Alex Jones conspiracy theory?

Or, the most popular one, do you believe that chemicals turning frogs gay is a conspiracy theory?

Ah, I love a good told ya so.
Who da Drow?  U da drow! - hedgehobbit

There will be poor always,
pathetically struggling,
look at the good things you've got! -  Jesus

Snowman0147

Quote from: Shasarak on July 09, 2021, 09:51:41 PM
Quote from: Shasarak on July 08, 2021, 07:19:55 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on July 08, 2021, 06:26:06 PM
Quote from: Shasarak on July 08, 2021, 05:10:04 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on July 08, 2021, 04:51:47 PM
Quote from: Snowman0147 on July 08, 2021, 04:17:29 PM

People thought Alex Jones was nuts till he was proven right multiple times.

I'm going to ask for your sources that show the above.

Why?  That would just waste everyones time.
No, only that of the fool that thinks he can find evidence of Alex Jones being proven right multiple times. The rest of us know better.

OK, do you believe the Gulf of Tonkin incident starting the Vietnam war is an Alex Jones conspiracy theory?

Do you believe that the US knowing about the Pearl Harbour attacks before they happened is an Alex Jones conspiracy theory?

Or, the most popular one, do you believe that chemicals turning frogs gay is a conspiracy theory?

Ah, I love a good told ya so.

You did forget about Bohemian Grove which Alex Jones did say it exists.  A lot of people didn't believe on that.

Shasarak

Quote from: Snowman0147 on July 09, 2021, 10:38:22 PM
Quote from: Shasarak on July 09, 2021, 09:51:41 PM
Quote from: Shasarak on July 08, 2021, 07:19:55 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on July 08, 2021, 06:26:06 PM
Quote from: Shasarak on July 08, 2021, 05:10:04 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on July 08, 2021, 04:51:47 PM
Quote from: Snowman0147 on July 08, 2021, 04:17:29 PM

People thought Alex Jones was nuts till he was proven right multiple times.

I'm going to ask for your sources that show the above.

Why?  That would just waste everyones time.
No, only that of the fool that thinks he can find evidence of Alex Jones being proven right multiple times. The rest of us know better.

OK, do you believe the Gulf of Tonkin incident starting the Vietnam war is an Alex Jones conspiracy theory?

Do you believe that the US knowing about the Pearl Harbour attacks before they happened is an Alex Jones conspiracy theory?

Or, the most popular one, do you believe that chemicals turning frogs gay is a conspiracy theory?

Ah, I love a good told ya so.

You did forget about Bohemian Grove which Alex Jones did say it exists.  A lot of people didn't believe on that.

What? Americas elite worshiping a giant owl?

Thats crazy!
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There will be poor always,
pathetically struggling,
look at the good things you've got! -  Jesus

Pat

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/hurricanepreparedness/index.html
Quote from: CDCFollow these important hurricane preparedness tips from CDC:

  • Prepare for a hurricane: Take basic steps now to ensure your safety should a storm hit.
  • Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. COVID-19 vaccines help protect you from getting sick or severely ill with COVID-19 and may also help protect people around you.
  • Get emergency supplies: Stock your home and your car with supplies. Give yourself more time than usual to prepare your emergency food, water, and medicine supplies.
  • Home delivery is the safest choice for buying disaster supplies; however, that may not be an option for everyone. If in-person shopping is your only choice, take steps to protect your and others' health when running essential errands.
  • Make a plan: Create a family disaster plan.
  • Prepare to evacuate: Never ignore an evacuation order. Pay attention to local guidance about updated plans for evacuations and shelters, including shelters for your pets.
  • Protect older adults: Understand older adult health and medical concerns.
  • Protect your pets: Ensure your pet's safety before, during, and after a hurricane.
  • When you check on neighbors and friends, be sure to follow social distancing recommendations (staying at least 6 feet from others) and other CDC recommendations to protect yourself and others.
This is getting ridiculous.

Ghostmaker

Quote from: Pat on July 12, 2021, 01:42:54 AM
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/hurricanepreparedness/index.html
Quote from: CDCFollow these important hurricane preparedness tips from CDC:

  • Prepare for a hurricane: Take basic steps now to ensure your safety should a storm hit.
  • Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. COVID-19 vaccines help protect you from getting sick or severely ill with COVID-19 and may also help protect people around you.
  • Get emergency supplies: Stock your home and your car with supplies. Give yourself more time than usual to prepare your emergency food, water, and medicine supplies.
  • Home delivery is the safest choice for buying disaster supplies; however, that may not be an option for everyone. If in-person shopping is your only choice, take steps to protect your and others' health when running essential errands.
  • Make a plan: Create a family disaster plan.
  • Prepare to evacuate: Never ignore an evacuation order. Pay attention to local guidance about updated plans for evacuations and shelters, including shelters for your pets.
  • Protect older adults: Understand older adult health and medical concerns.
  • Protect your pets: Ensure your pet's safety before, during, and after a hurricane.
  • When you check on neighbors and friends, be sure to follow social distancing recommendations (staying at least 6 feet from others) and other CDC recommendations to protect yourself and others.
This is getting ridiculous.
They left out 'buy firearms to repel looters in the event of complete breakdown in order', but then again, these days it's a stone bitch to buy a gun and ammo.

Kiero

Quote from: Garry G on July 09, 2021, 01:48:38 PM
Of course in circumstances like this I would always say speak to your doctor or another medical professional if you have any concerns. Vaccination centres here have people who will take you through the risks and your GP should have your best interests at heart.

Vaccination centres are revenue earners for the practises who designate themselves as such. They get paid for every jab they deliver.

Yes, I'm going to trust the people profiting from the procedure they are delivering...
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Shasarak

Quote from: Kiero on July 12, 2021, 05:01:45 PM
Quote from: Garry G on July 09, 2021, 01:48:38 PM
Of course in circumstances like this I would always say speak to your doctor or another medical professional if you have any concerns. Vaccination centres here have people who will take you through the risks and your GP should have your best interests at heart.

Vaccination centres are revenue earners for the practises who designate themselves as such. They get paid for every jab they deliver.

Yes, I'm going to trust the people profiting from the procedure they are delivering...

Interesting.  Do you trust the trained professionals that you are paying to look after you or do you trust the random internet stranger posting from their mothers basement?
Who da Drow?  U da drow! - hedgehobbit

There will be poor always,
pathetically struggling,
look at the good things you've got! -  Jesus

HappyDaze

Quote from: Kiero on July 12, 2021, 05:01:45 PM
Quote from: Garry G on July 09, 2021, 01:48:38 PM
Of course in circumstances like this I would always say speak to your doctor or another medical professional if you have any concerns. Vaccination centres here have people who will take you through the risks and your GP should have your best interests at heart.

Vaccination centres are revenue earners for the practises who designate themselves as such. They get paid for every jab they deliver.

Yes, I'm going to trust the people profiting from the procedure they are delivering...
I hope you never need to use the emergency department. They charge you for every procedure too.

Zelen

Politico is now reporting that the Biden-puppet shadow government is working with tech oligarchs to intercept and read all of your SMS and suppress vaccine-skepticism. Trust the Science.

moonsweeper

Quote from: Shasarak on July 12, 2021, 06:29:16 PM
Quote from: Kiero on July 12, 2021, 05:01:45 PM
Quote from: Garry G on July 09, 2021, 01:48:38 PM
Of course in circumstances like this I would always say speak to your doctor or another medical professional if you have any concerns. Vaccination centres here have people who will take you through the risks and your GP should have your best interests at heart.

Vaccination centres are revenue earners for the practises who designate themselves as such. They get paid for every jab they deliver.

Yes, I'm going to trust the people profiting from the procedure they are delivering...


Interesting.  Do you trust the trained professionals that you are paying to look after you or do you trust the random internet stranger posting from their mothers basement?

I don't trust anyone who tries to suppress information in order to influence my decision-making...

Beyond that, my trust in the 'professional' will depend on whether or not their financial incentive based on my personal interest is outweighed by the financial incentive from someone else's personal interest.
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Garry G

Quote from: Kiero on July 12, 2021, 05:01:45 PM
Quote from: Garry G on July 09, 2021, 01:48:38 PM
Of course in circumstances like this I would always say speak to your doctor or another medical professional if you have any concerns. Vaccination centres here have people who will take you through the risks and your GP should have your best interests at heart.

Vaccination centres are revenue earners for the practises who designate themselves as such. They get paid for every jab they deliver.

Yes, I'm going to trust the people profiting from the procedure they are delivering...

You're worried about despicable profit mongering NHS vaccination centres? This isn't making you sound any less nuts.

Ghostmaker

QuoteBiden allied groups, including the Democratic National Committee, are also planning to engage fact-checkers more aggressively and work with SMS carriers to dispel misinformation about vaccines that is sent over social media and text messages.

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/12/biden-covid-vaccination-campaign-499278

This is what you voted for, if you voted for Sleepy Joe and his Ho.

The government actively trying to police text messages sent between private individuals.

Hope you're proud of yourselves.

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