krs
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posted on December 8, 2002 02:42:47 AM new
It seems so if reports are to be believed. In any case the possibility has enough force to attract bush's attention and advise Americans to buy a new car, a mink coat, or enjoy a Florida vacation in response.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/articles/02/12/07_smallpox.html
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snowyegret
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posted on December 8, 2002 06:06:31 AM new
I hear a violin in the distance....
You have the right to an informed opinion
-Harlan Ellison
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krs
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posted on December 8, 2002 06:54:54 AM new
Well, I gues the above is unfair. Bush did 'promise substantial emergency federal aid to state and local governments to help in dealing with the crisis. However, there may be some difficulty in steering extra funding through the House. Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) has already denounced the idea of "free rides" for "states and cities that can't control their panicky residents." DeLay has also announced that he will not allow block grants to non-federal health departments without careful systematic review. Capitol Hill insiders believe that DeLay's intransigence stems from concerns among pro-life Republican politicians. Many, including Georgia GOP Chair Ralph Reed, are concerned that money transferred to states would allow intra-budget transfers within states that might allow state tax dollars to be diverted to health clinics that might discuss abortion with smallpox victims who might be pregnant'.
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krs
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posted on December 8, 2002 07:00:32 AM new
There looks to be plenty of time for deciding on a plan of action in response to this. So far, since the first cases showed up in emergency rooms three days ago, the total caseload, including fatalities, remains in "the low thousands" according to anonymous sources within the CDC (Center for Disease Control).
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Helenjw
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posted on December 8, 2002 07:35:20 AM new
[ edited by Helenjw on Dec 8, 2002 11:53 AM ]
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bunnicula
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posted on December 8, 2002 10:04:25 AM new
looks like the Onion has competition now.
edited to replace a "k" with an "o"
Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but unlike charity, it should end there --Clare Booth Luce
[ edited by bunnicula on Dec 8, 2002 10:04 AM ]
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Helenjw
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posted on December 8, 2002 11:35:07 AM new
I'm happy that you pointed that out, bunnicula. The Onion, this story and reality are not so far removed any more.
Helen
extraneous o ed.
[ edited by Helenjw on Dec 8, 2002 11:36 AM ]
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bunnicula
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posted on December 8, 2002 11:41:49 AM new
There IS no reality to this story. There are no smallpox outbreaks in this country--or anywhere else for that matter.
Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but unlike charity, it should end there --Clare Booth Luce
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Helenjw
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posted on December 8, 2002 11:43:16 AM new
Of course not. I did think that was obvious.
LOL!
Helen
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gravid
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posted on December 8, 2002 11:44:51 AM new
Reality has become so unbelievable that I am no longer comfortable using hyperbole.
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Helenjw
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posted on December 8, 2002 11:48:00 AM new
Isn't that sad. I guess I should edit my silly remark.
Helen
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twinsoft
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posted on December 8, 2002 12:35:30 PM new
This is what happens when you get your news from crazy radical web sites.
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krs
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posted on December 9, 2002 03:03:42 AM new
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Helenjw
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posted on December 9, 2002 06:35:51 AM new
Give us victory over the believers.
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gravid
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posted on December 9, 2002 06:45:03 AM new
I doubt that the terrorists understand America well enough to realize that the best time to unleash a smallpox attack on the US would be about a week before the next presidencial election. The government would never allow it to hit the news at that time as it would make anyone with any sense avoid public places. It would be too unbpredictable in effect so they would keep it a secret and allow it to spread rather than take chances with their election.(Unless they were sure they were losing anyway from the polls and thought it might save them.)
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