What could possibly go wrong?

Florida is set to end all state vaccine mandates, state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced at a news conference Wednesday.

For decades, the state has required numerous vaccines for kids attending school, including shots that protect against Measles-mumps-rubella, polio, chickenpox and Hepatitis B.

But Ladapo on Wednesday compared these mandates to "slavery,” and promised that they all will soon end. He did not immediately provide specifics.

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39 minutes ago, Gannan said:

What could possibly go wrong?

Agreeing with government mandated forced injections for babies is maybe one of the most libertarian things I've ever read in here.

They'll have to get the vaccines anyway when they grow up and go to a university out of state

This is silly and risky. When did maga become so anti-science?

Edit: I agree they were in his first time. Evidence shows it strengthened to what it is now sometime during COVID

48 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

When did maga become so anti-science?

bruh

6 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

bruh

They weren't doing this during his first term

Just now, Mike030270 said:

They weren't doing this during his first term

You're saying they weren't anti-science during his first term? Have I got that right?

1 minute ago, we_gotta_believe said:

You're saying they weren't anti-science during his first term? Have I got that right?

Not that I recall like this. You live for this so have fun searching for it to show me otherwise

1 minute ago, Mike030270 said:

Not that I recall like this. You live for this so have fun searching for it to show me otherwise

The guy who said windmills caused cancer and killed whales, literally used a sharpie on a hurricane forecast map, has implied a link between MMR vaccine and autism for years, not to mention grossly mishandling our covid response (if you don't test for it, you don't have cases!)

If you don't recall any of the above, it's because you weren't paying attention. MAGA didn't just become anti-science, it was a movement born from anti-science.

Huh. Thought you were going to post some links

15 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Huh. Thought you were going to post some links

I made it all up, he never said or did any of the above. You caught me.

2 hours ago, Gannan said:

What could possibly go wrong?

Florida is a complete joke.

1 hour ago, Mike030270 said:

When did maga become so anti-science?

This is a joke, right?

4 minutes ago, barho said:

This is a joke, right?

Care to take up the challenge then?

7 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Care to take up the challenge then?

You post a gazillion links a day but only recently found MAGA to be anti-science? 🤣

The question of anti-science and anti-vaccine sentiment within the MAGA movement has evolved over time, reflecting changes in political discourse and the specific context of events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

During his first term, a period that largely predated the pandemic, there was a documented distrust of science and certain federal agencies within the Trump administration and among its supporters. This was often seen in actions like the removal of climate change data from government websites, the transfer of USDA researchers, and a general questioning of scientific consensus on issues like climate change. While President Trump had previously expressed skepticism about the link between vaccines and autism, his administration's official actions on routine vaccinations for children did not significantly change. Federal health officials appointed during his first term generally supported the long-standing consensus on the safety and benefits of vaccines

The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged late in Trump's first term, served as a major turning point. The administration launched Operation Warp Speed, a massive initiative to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, which Trump himself praised as a "miracle." However, a different narrative began to emerge among some of his supporters. The politicization of public health measures, such as mask mandates and lockdowns, fueled a growing anti-vaccine and anti-science sentiment within the movement. This was compounded by his public statements that sometimes contradicted his own administration's health experts, like Dr. Anthony Fauci.

In his second term, the anti-vaccine and anti-science rhetoric has become a more central and explicit part of the movement's platform. This is evident in several key areas:

Political Appointments: The appointment of prominent vaccine skeptics to high-level positions signals a more direct embrace of this stance within the administration.

Policy Positions: There has been a push to cut federal funding for schools and other entities that have vaccine mandates, a proposal that was a regular part of his campaign rhetoric.

Erosion of Trust: Polling data indicates a continued decline in trust in public health institutions and scientists, particularly among Republicans who support the movement. This is reflected in a greater resistance to not only COVID-19 vaccines but also other routine immunizations, like the flu shot.

In essence, while anti-science sentiment was present during the first term, it was more diffuse and often focused on issues like climate change. The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have amplified and focused this distrust specifically on public health, leading to a more pronounced and explicit anti-vaccine stance within the MAGA movement during the second term.

1 hour ago, Mike030270 said:

They'll have to get the vaccines anyway when they grow up and go to a university out of state

This is silly and risky. When did maga become so anti-science?

They are the party of total morons. Can you name one intelligent Trumper?

2 hours ago, Kz! said:

Agreeing with government mandated forced injections for babies is maybe one of the most libertarian things I've ever read in here.

"If you don't think people should have the right to be able to murder their children, you aren't a real libertarian" is the kind of edgy take I come here for.

Mike saw Trump go on live TV in front of the nation and talk about injecting bleach to cure covid, and now he's wondering when MAGA became so anti-science during Trump's second term. He's just asking questions!

10 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

Mike saw Trump go on live TV in front of the nation and talk about injecting bleach to cure covid, and now he's wondering when MAGA became so anti-science during Trump's second term. He's just asking questions!

So even though I posted that it was prevalent but just not as much.. you're going to keep up this shtick?

14 minutes ago, Gannan said:

"If you don't think people should have the right to be able to murder their children, you aren't a real libertarian" is the kind of edgy take I come here for.

Haha, now declining state mandated vaccines is "murdering children?" The party of science, ladies and gentlemen.

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2 hours ago, Kz! said:

Haha, now declining state mandated vaccines is "murdering children?" The party of science, ladies and gentlemen.

KZ unable to grasp the concept that deadly diseases are indeed deadly while talking about science is peak CVON.

7 hours ago, Mike030270 said:

[Floridians] go to a university