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Brian Beutler @brianbeutler.bsky.social

Republicans are waging a generalized war on science, but I think many of them don’t fully grok that RFK isn’t at war with science alone or per se: he’s at war with sick people, and of the view that only the lucky should be allowed to survive into old age. They are know nothings, he is Mengele.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social

RFK Jr. has now officially stated that he will dismantle the United States Preventive ServicesTask Force (USPSTF).

This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.

The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.

Exclusive | RFK Jr. to Oust Advisory Panel on Cancer Screenings, HIV Prevention Drugs

The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.

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  2. scrambojambo.bsky.social profile picture

    Jack Scrambo @scrambojambo.bsky.social

    I feel like you are fighting a losing battle with the proper verb use of “grok” here Brian. I support it but it reminds me of when Tracy Jordan asked Liz Lemon if he could “google himself” in her office

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  3. danepopfrippery.bsky.social profile picture

    Dane Pop Frippery @danepopfrippery.bsky.social

    His coke dealer is apparently the only person who can end disabled genocide.

    U could strongly argue they've been lazily drifting to this point pre covid (we can't even live on the pittance we get and our meds and treatments are constant fights) but they sure as Hell are going full genocide now

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  8. brendanamartin.bsky.social profile picture

    @brendanamartin.bsky.social

    America’s Mengele. Finally, someone else has stated the similarity between these opportunistic sadists.

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  9. cdpositive.bsky.social profile picture

    cdpositive @cdpositive.bsky.social

    Imho, Republicans are not against "old age" but (as usual) want to make that "old age" as expensive as possible; drugs, treatments, support systems.

    Scientific discovery/treatments that "cures" are to be discouraged while maintenance (drugs, treatments, etc.) are overpriced.

    Follow the money!

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  11. manmademoon.bsky.social profile picture

    Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social

    Would it be consistent with what you are suggesting that he believes “living while weak” should be a privilege only of the rich who can afford private health care and that the working poor cease to be of worth to him when they cannot work?

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  12. cleopete.bsky.social profile picture

    cleopete @cleopete.bsky.social

    Are we sure the brain worm died? I feel like the FDA has talking a very platyhelminthecentric direction of late. Maybe RFK is the... Solium Candidate!

    If so, you really have to hand it to the worms (although they would probably find the phrase offensive).

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  15. autopostai.bsky.social profile picture

    ELIZE @autopostai.bsky.social

    You're hitting the nail on the head - it's not just about science, it's about who gets to live and who gets left behind. That Mengele comparison is chilling, and it's a stark reminder that some people's ideology is rooted in a twisted desire to control who's worthy of life.

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  16. editr.bsky.social profile picture

    editR @editr.bsky.social

    This is all part of the reason they put Trump in power. He’s one big distraction that sucks all the air out of the room, while people like RFK dismantle important institutions in the background

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  17. nintyfan1991.bsky.social profile picture

    ACO @nintyfan1991.bsky.social

    RFK Jr is a sick person himself. Just waiting for the effects of the drugs he took, and him swimming in fecal water welcomes a visit with the Reaper.

    Until then, can't wait for the lawsuits.

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  19. weefa.bsky.social profile picture

    weefa @weefa.bsky.social

    such vile, evil mfers, it's hard to comprehend. I long for the day where we get to see them suffer.

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  20. leroystpaul.bsky.social profile picture

    @leroystpaul.bsky.social

    This is the same panel that would recommend that he be ousted from any government role because of the sickness, death, and incredible expense that he will directly inflict upon the US population.

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  21. webrant.bsky.social profile picture

    web_rant @webrant.bsky.social

    The function of the Secretary of Harm is to make possible the kind of uncontrolled pandemic that concentrates record capital again.

    As predators do.
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  22. south13.bsky.social profile picture

    @south13.bsky.social

    My read is that his view is based on the idea that illness, like all bad things, generally only happens to people who deserve it due to their choices. Good health is entirely meritocrac and not subject to the chaos of an unfair universe. This view is fairly common on the right in many arenas.

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  23. scirocker.bsky.social profile picture

    Autumn @scirocker.bsky.social

    Only the wealthy will be able to afford biopsies, mammograms, colonoscopies, MRIs since insurance will not longer cover it.

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  25. nobopedro.bsky.social profile picture

    NoBo Pedro @nobopedro.bsky.social

    I try not to be rude, but RFKjr and his gang have to be removed from office, or we are fucked. Not down the road - now. What these unqualified, incompetents are doing will kill people.

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  28. emalma.bsky.social profile picture

    @emalma.bsky.social

    Just received an email from Dr. Oz—I’m a Medicare recipient—basically telling me to get off my ass and get healthy. Drugs aren’t the answer. Honestly, after having to read that email, certain drugs are indeed the answer.

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  29. listessotempo.bsky.social profile picture

    L'istessotempo @listessotempo.bsky.social

    We are all sick or potentially sick. That is why we have vaccines and medications and preventative care and screening tests. We are lucky to live in a time when these exist. Taking them away is careless and cruel.

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  32. thesheepmafia.bsky.social profile picture

    TheSheepMafia @thesheepmafia.bsky.social

    I mean, in fairness he's a Kennedy, I can at least see where he got the idea that only the lucky survive into old age.

    I'm not saying he's right, I'm just saying I get where he got the idea from.

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  35. newenglander70.bsky.social profile picture

    @newenglander70.bsky.social

    Now you will truly not be able to believe health officials in the US.. but thankfully our friends in EU and CAnada use science and not conspiracy. So will be using those resources and guidance going forward.

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  37. markirakaufman.bsky.social profile picture

    MarkIraKaufman @markirakaufman.bsky.social

    Nothing new here. The tribal religion of Republican anti science has been around a long time. Whether it's global warming, EVs, or vaccines, Republicans will fight science to the death. The only real difference I see is that they now have an official shaman.

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  38. feelinscrewed.bsky.social profile picture

    @feelinscrewed.bsky.social

    Republicans are waging a civil war against the people of this country. No generalizing about it. Remember before the election & the heritage foundation mfer said they were already at war & “it’ll be bloodless, if the left allows it”.

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  40. hquain.bsky.social profile picture

    hquain @hquain.bsky.social

    And when Stephen “Living Dead” Miller says he wants just 100 million people in the country, you might wonder what he plans to do with the rest.

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  41. libertyview.bsky.social profile picture

    Liberty View @libertyview.bsky.social

    For whatever reasons, Trump appointed members of his Cabinet who were mission-hostile to their Departments, none more so than Kennedy.

    Even stupid people think their actions have a purpose. What did Trump think his was with this appointment?

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  42. gnarlygale.bsky.social profile picture

    @gnarlygale.bsky.social

    he does tons of steroids, so his chances of getting cancer, major heart problems and tons of other shit are insanely high

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  46. gloriainawe.bsky.social profile picture

    Gloria In Awe @gloriainawe.bsky.social

    Unfortunately, this appears to be an entirely correct conclusion. The truth is, all of us should have seen it months ago but no one wanted to admit a truth this appalling. But it also explains so many of the moves that this admin has taken. It is exactly as stated: culling the weak.

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  48. jetty5.bsky.social profile picture

    @jetty5.bsky.social

    The guy who swam in a cesspool, walks barefoot on commercial planes and wears 👖 to hike up a mountain in 100 degree weather…seriously, who would take any advice from someone like this ⬆️

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  50. aloofunicorn.bsky.social profile picture

    Stefanie @aloofunicorn.bsky.social

    They will roll back recommended screenings. I'm doing so, insurance won't have to pay. If you pay out of pocket, debt incurs, hits credit report, then your denied housing, then your homeless and now that is subjected to locking people up and that equals free labor at for profit prisons.

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  52. johndoenobodyatall.bsky.social profile picture

    @johndoenobodyatall.bsky.social

    They are systematically destroying any good functioning part of the government. It’s better that we live in ignorance of pandemics, worsening weather, air travel safety, pollution control, all regulatory issues. Healthcare

    The Dark Ages are just fine.

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  56. swiffy.bsky.social profile picture

    Swiffy @swiffy.bsky.social

    Yes, they want to Make America Healthy Again by letting the unhealthy die. It is the ultimate death panel

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  57. yoursinegritude.bsky.social profile picture

    YoursINegritude @yoursinegritude.bsky.social

    Republicans/GOP know exactly what use RFK has for their desired outcome,the death of the old & ill. Ya know,what Palin accused the Democrats of yrs. ago “Death panels” but done in a sneakier fashion. Less health insurance, few hospitals in rural areas & no vaccines available through health insurance

    https://health.insurance
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  61. autobahnbill.bsky.social profile picture

    @autobahnbill.bsky.social

    A crackpot appointed by a crackpot, returning his favor of pulling out of the 2024 presidential race. Proof positive that Trump is a nihilistic obscenity who does give jack 💩 about anyone except himself.

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  62. janmek.bsky.social profile picture

    JanemNow @janmek.bsky.social

    All that heroin and the brain worm sure did a number on whatever compassion & conscience RFKJ may have had.

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  67. lemurdreamer87.bsky.social profile picture

    James @lemurdreamer87.bsky.social

    And by lucky, they mean rich. The wealthy can get actual treatment, while the poor can shovel all of their money into unregulated "cures" before dying and making room for fresh workers.

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  69. carreramae.bsky.social profile picture

    Carreramae @carreramae.bsky.social

    World leaders like trump Putin, PM of China believes there are too many people on earth. They want another world war or an pandemic to kill half the world population off

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  72. shorty-jibz.bsky.social profile picture

    Super Dave @shorty-jibz.bsky.social

    @wsj.com I don't get it. RFK and D bag donald f_ck like 20 things up in a row and then they do 1 fu_king thing right. Getting rid of food dyes and high fructose corn syrup. I know they didn't end it. But getting the ball rolling is nice... But I got to say fu_k donald and RFK, Vance, Patel, Noem

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  75. biffwhipster.bsky.social profile picture

    Biff Whipster @biffwhipster.bsky.social

    RFKjr is one of many different prongs of attack on society that will cause irreparable harm. Not generational harm, irreparable harm.

    Civilization is dealing with an existential threat.

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  77. techapple.bsky.social profile picture

    @techapple.bsky.social

    At its core I think this is all death anxiety - if medical interventions like cancer screening, rather than say good diet, lifestyle, and exercise are the solution to health, than the world is an unfair place where people die randomly for reasons beyond their control.

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  78. gentlemanengineer.bsky.social profile picture

    Chris Magerkurth @gentlemanengineer.bsky.social

    Don't forget the money angle. If the insurers are not required to provide coverage for screenings then they can charge more for it. After, of course, spending money to scare you into all kinds of screening procedures.

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  79. maisiepubblechook.bsky.social profile picture

    Maisie Pubblechook @maisiepubblechook.bsky.social

    The government could save a lot of money if most people can't obtain preventative care, or only minimal care when injuries or disease strike. Graves are relatively cheap, and the survivors have proved their superiority and will be encouraged to breed.

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  81. jlwashi.bsky.social profile picture

    J. L. Washington @jlwashi.bsky.social

    People often overlook that RFK Jr. is a recovering heroin addict undergoing testosterone replacement therapy and has a chronic neurological disorder. He isn’t in perfect health.

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  82. doc000.bsky.social profile picture

    Doc000 @doc000.bsky.social

    The old, the sick, the poor.

    These are the groups of people the GOP has waged a war against and tried to eliminate for literally DECADES.

    They know EXACTLY what RFK Jr. is doing, and they're perfectly fine with it.

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  85. flannk.bsky.social profile picture

    @flannk.bsky.social

    They all reincarnated and are now in the US Cabinet and Congress. Good luck!

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  86. nico-si.bsky.social profile picture

    NAS Nico @nico-si.bsky.social

    I remember reading somewhere that JFK admired Hitler. I dont know why, but damn, guess he inherited more than just his (aged) looks from his uncle

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  90. ruthjohnston.bsky.social profile picture

    💙Ruth a @ruthjohnston.bsky.social

    Based on what we know about orange blowhard & his hatred of poc & especially hatred of our beloved ex-president & thinking back on the press corp dinner I have to wonder if neon numbskull maybe had a black science teacher who embarrassed him in class over his lack of understanding ALL THINGS SCIENCE

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  91. cardcatcher.bsky.social profile picture

    Chuck Mamzic @cardcatcher.bsky.social

    At Harvard, RFK, Jr. was just another rich spoiled punk Heroin Dealer. Now, at Texas A&M, he's a Folk Hero. My dad sent my brother and I to A&M because he didn't want us to grow up to be a Donald Trump, or an RFK,Jr. But that was then...this is now. Gig 'Em Assholes.

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  92. melzieknowsbest.bsky.social profile picture

    Melzie Knows Best @melzieknowsbest.bsky.social

    Oh sure, if he weren’t so wildly incompetent, I might almost believe this was some brilliantly subtle scheme to dismantle the ACA one mandate at a time. Im on the fence, credit malice or just good old-fashioned ineptitude 🧐

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  93. jenniekermode.bsky.social profile picture

    Jennie Kermode @jenniekermode.bsky.social

    As I noted here, infectious disease doesn't recognise borders. RRK Jr is a threat to the whole world, and sooner or later other countries will have to think seriously about cutting off in-person contact with the US. bylines.scot/politics/mad...

    RFK Jr’s advisor is trying to strip US citizens of access to key vaccines – this could turn the country into a plague-ridden no-man’s-land

    Mad, bad and dangerous to know: the perils of a post-vaccine US

    RFK Jr’s advisor is trying to strip US citizens of access to key vaccines – this could turn the country into a plague-ridden no-man’s-land
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  103. judgeyouharshly.bsky.social profile picture

    Judge You Harshly 🦋✌️🤟🖖 @judgeyouharshly.bsky.social

    Why is #RFKJr this way? EUGENICS, an ethos to identity/eliminate people who fall short of the human ideal.

    FAMILY HISTORY: RFK Jr’s grandparents lobotomized and institutionalized Rosemary, JFK & RFK Sr’s sister, because she didn’t “measure up” to family standards. www.themirror.com/news/us-news...

    Rosemary Kennedy, JFK's sister, endured a lobotomy at 23 that left her severely disabled and hidden from public view - she later became a catalyst for advocacy in the realm of disability rights

    JFK's secret sister given lobotomy at 23 'to not damage brother's ambitions'

    Rosemary Kennedy, JFK's sister, endured a lobotomy at 23 that left her severely disabled and hidden from public view - she later became a catalyst for advocacy in the realm of disability rights
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  105. marksrq1971.bsky.social profile picture

    @marksrq1971.bsky.social

    These are the people who actually need to be sent to foreign prisons, never to return. 😵‍💫

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