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Since everything is DEI to you, except clear racism, that's rather cryptic.
Not paying enough taxes is a good reason to boycott a company.
Do you LIKE paying more taxes, because the wealthy get away with cheating?
Anywho, I can't join them, I had never even heard of Lowe's.
I usually buy at Hornbach, Gamma, Praxis, Karwei or Bauhaus.
There are like 15 big DIY stores within a 10 mile radius around me.
I wouldn't suffer much, if I needed to boycott one.
Enshittification, also known as crapification and platform decay, is a pattern in which
two-sided online products and services decline in quality over time. Initially, vendors create high-quality offerings to attract users, then they degrade those offerings to better serve business customers (such as advertisers), and finally degrade their services to users
and business customers to maximize profits for shareholders.
A term coined by writer Cory Doctorow to describe the life cycle of many online platforms:
1) Start – A platform treats users well to grow quickly.
2) Middle – Once big enough, it prioritizes business customers (advertisers, sellers)
over users.
3) End – It exploits both users and business customers to maximize profits, leading to
a worse experience for everyone.
For example, Google Search:
- Early phase: Results were clean, fast, and prioritized helpful websites for users.
- Middle phase: More ads and Google-owned products (like Maps, Shopping) began appearing above organic results, slightly reducing usefulness.
- Current phase: Search is cluttered with ads, SEO‑optimized content, and Google pushing its own services, so users and websites both get worse outcomes.
Other example of enshittification are food delivery services like DoorDash
(and similar apps like Uber Eats and Grubhub):
Early phase (growth):
- Low fees for restaurants and customers.
- Frequent discounts, free delivery, and good pay for drivers.
- Goal: Rapidly acquire users and market share.
Middle phase (monetization):
- Rising delivery fees and service charges for customers.
- Restaurants pay higher commission (often 20–30%).
- Gig workers face pay cuts and algorithmic scheduling.
Current phase (exploitation):
- Multiple fees (service, small order, driver benefits).
- Search results prioritize sponsored listings over best restaurants.
- “Ghost kitchens” and low‑quality options crowd the apps.
- Less transparency about costs and tips for drivers.
the "Ten Commandments" in every classroom
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"The separation of church and state doesn't just protect the state,
it also protects the church."
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If you do want South Park canceled, you're a ❄️
For people who struggle to understand the difference between satire and defamation,
ask ChatGPT or Grok: "What's the difference between satire and defamation?"
Or: "Can you explain the legal difference between satire and defamation, in the US?"
A disclaimer at the start of each episode, can be a legal protection against defamation.
"ALL CHARACTERS AND EVENTS IN THIS SHOW — EVEN THOSE BASED ON REAL PEOPLE — ARE ENTIRELY FICTIONAL. ALL CELEBRITY VOICES ARE IMPERSONATED…..POORLY. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND DUE TO ITS CONTENT IT SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED BY ANYONE"
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ChatGPT: The story you encountered about a one-year-old child biting a cobra to death in Bihar, India, has been widely reported across various reputable news outlets, including NDTV, Republic World, and The Tribune India. These reports describe an incident in Mohji Bankatwa village, where the child, identified as Govinda Kumar, allegedly bit a venomous cobra that had coiled around his hand, leading to the snake's immediate death. The child reportedly fell unconscious shortly after and was subsequently hospitalized.
While the event is indeed unusual and has garnered significant attention, it's important to approach such extraordinary claims with a degree of skepticism. The reports primarily rely on statements from local witnesses and medical personnel, and there is a lack of independent verification or photographic evidence to corroborate the details of the incident.
In summary, while the story has been widely disseminated by several news outlets,
the extraordinary nature of the claim warrants cautious consideration. Without further corroborative evidence, it's challenging to definitively assess the veracity of the incident.
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Q: "Have you ever had a personal relationship with Donald Trump?"
A (Epstein): "What do you mean by “personal relationship,” sir?"
Q: "Have you socialized with him?"
A (Epstein): "Yes, sir."
Q: "Have you ever socialized with Donald Trump in the presence of females under the age of 18?"
A (Epstein): “Though I’d like to answer that question, at least today I’m going to have to assert my Fifth, Sixth, and 14th Amendment rights, sir.”
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The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees specific rights to individuals accused of crimes, focusing on ensuring a fair trial. It states:
“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.”
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, is one of the most important amendments. It addresses citizenship, equal protection, and due process. It has five sections, but the most frequently cited are in Section 1.
Core Provisions of the 14th Amendment:
1. Citizenship Clause
Grants U.S. citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
This overturned the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, which had denied citizenship to African Americans.
2. Due Process Clause
Prohibits states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
Basis for applying most of the Bill of Rights to state governments (incorporation doctrine).
3. Equal Protection Clause
Requires states to provide equal protection under the law to all people.
Key foundation for civil rights cases, including Brown v. Board of Education (school desegregation) and modern anti-discrimination rulings.
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ChatGPT:
Do you want me to show how this tactic (invoking multiple amendments) has been used
by other high-profile witnesses — like organized crime figures or corporate executives —
to avoid answering damaging questions?
Q: Were those organized crime figures invoking multiple amendments, when they were asked questions about dangerous criminals, higher up in the crime organization?
A: Yes — there is a pattern of witnesses in organized crime investigations invoking multiple constitutional amendments when refusing to answer questions, particularly when those questions involve higher-ranking figures (bosses or “untouchables”) in the organization.
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so keep listening, keep learning, maybe come up with some a bit firmer.
If a Democrat would be associated with 1/100 of what Trump has been saying on record, you would accuse them of leading a demonic pe.do sex slave organization, but when it's Trump, you're gonna make believe that he is totally innocent and knew nothing of what was all going on around him. The denial is absurd.
Trump keeps lying about everything, while evidence is piling up.
It's clear that not just Trump and Epstein were good buddies, but both their families
were closely entangled with each other.
It all stinks up to high heaven and Trump and his ilk are doing everything to cover it up.
It's clear that only full transparency can silence the allegations of him being at the very least a huge pervert. That he is not doing that, shows that he is probably far worse than just a huge pervert. If the files proved him innocent, he would not order them to be buried.
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i know it doesn't matter who the person was or why they did it, it was the guns fault.
oh wait, oops,it wasn't a gun, it was a knife, so i guess we will have knife bans?
Traverse City is north and on the west side of the state and I’m in southeastern Michigan! What kinda wack-job uses a “folding knife” to wreak havoc? By the way, I have a Walmart+ membership, I think that’s what it is called. I can and have placed orders and then they’re delivered to me. The Walmart closest to me is approximately 20 miles away from me. My last order was like the super large package of Cottonelle toilet tissue, a 7lb bag of Purina One kitten food, a large roll of heavy duty aluminum foil and package of E.L.Fudge cookies. 😀
1. DOJ Interviews Conducted by Trump Ally
On July 24, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, formerly Trump’s personal lawyer, conducted a full-day interview with Maxwell at a federal office in Tallahassee. Blanche’s close relationship with Trump raised immediate scrutiny about the potential political motivations of the meeting.
Maxwell cooperated fully, answering every question without invoking her rights, and returned to prison carrying a mysterious white box, sparking further speculation.
2. Allegations of a “Hidden Pardon” Deal
Former Florida prosecutor Dave Aronberg, who previously worked as an aide to Pam Bondi (Trump’s former Florida Attorney General), publicly speculated that Maxwell might be offered immunity or a future pardon in exchange for statements absolving Trump, such as testifying that Trump had no involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
Expert commentary attributed Blanche’s involvement as “extremely extraordinary” for a deputy attorney general, suggesting it might facilitate a pardon-related arrangement.
3. Context: Political Pressure & Epstein Files
Persistent pressure from Trump’s MAGA base to release more Epstein documents, including what some referred to as a “client list,” has led DOJ to pursue new interviews with Maxwell. Some see this as a way to placate constituents rather than pursue unbiased justice.
Internal DOJ memos concluded there was no new evidence, no client list, and no proof of a broader conspiracy involving high-profile figures. Still, the interviews continue amid speculation about political motives.
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In any case, it's a clear conflict of interest that Trump sent his former personal lawyer to "investigate" a case that he is clearly implicated in. Is any of you considering that this is
just stupidity?
What was in the box? Forgive me for being suspicious when associates of Trump are moving boxes. It's when important documents often 'seem to' disappear.
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That's not consistent with what they said before.
Will you follow their orders, and believe what they tell you to believe?
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Fleetwood Mac - Little Lies
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If I could turn the page
In time then I'd rearrange just a day or two
Close my, close my, close my eyes
But I couldn't find a way
So I'll settle for one day to believe in you
Tell me, tell me, tell me lies
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
Tell me lies
Tell me, tell me lies
Oh no-no, you can't disguise
You can't disguise
No, you can't disguise
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
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Just a video from SciManDan, making me lose a lot of hope for human intelligence.
Who thinks this is anything other than mental illness?
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I googled silicone masks and the quality for sale looks too fake, not like what was shown on the robot
If they did just a head shot, she looks like a real human.
but what anti-virus software can you trust, to protect
your girlfriend from the 'VBA unroot dick 2043' virus.
with Grok 4.0 (Nazi AI). Why do you think he's planning his escape to Mars?
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But your idea will turn all of them into one.
Why do all your ideas make your country worse?
I was accused of hating America often, but I don't hate it like YOU do.
if a crook is in jail, kinda hard for the crook to do any more harm.
hang a horse thief, they can't steal another horse can they?
Some of them have lower costs, but they are housing the less dangerous prisoners, which is cheaper to run.
The revolving door is your own fault.
The US has one of the highest recidivism rates in the world.
Countries with the highest recidivism rates:
South Africa: Extremely high—around 86–94 % of ex-prisoners reoffend.
United States: Among the highest for an advanced economy – about 52–53 % reconvicted within two years; five-year reoffending commonly reaches ~70 %.
Australia: Two-year reconviction rates reported around 54–55 %.
United Kingdom (England & Wales): Around 39 % at one‑year, rising to ~59 % at two‑years, and approaching ~66 % by three years.
Ireland: Reconviction about 44–46 % at two years; three‑year rates as high as 62 % for the 2016 cohort
Countries with the lowest recidivism rates:
Norway: Among the lowest in the world. Two‑year reconviction rates are around 17–20 %, commonly cited as ~18 % in 2018 with five‑year rates around 25 % by 2024.
Iceland: Typically among the lowest—about 16–21 % within two years.
Singapore: Around 19–27 % within two years depending on the cohort and measure used.
Finland, Denmark, Sweden: Two‑year reconviction rates cluster in the low‑to‑mid 30 % range (~31 % Finland, ~32 % Denmark and Sweden)
Here's an idea: If you turn prisons into a business, maybe their owners
have an incentive to create high recidivism?
They profit from returning 'customers'. Understand that their 'customers' first have to rob, r@pe, injure or kill one of YOU, before they make money for them.
They bribe your politicians, to be tough-on-crime; support longer incarceration, but against smart-on-crime; support education, youth counseling, mental healthcare, addiction care, and recidivism lowering programs.
In fact, they pay for the propaganda, that puts those stupid ideas in your head.
How about turning criminals into well-behaving citizens, like Norway does.
The prisons might be more expensive, but it pays for itself and it makes
your country safer. Do you actually care? Do you want to solve problems?
really. everyone has choices to make when growing up, be a crook or be a good person or at least do for yourself without harming others.
few parents or people force others to be criminals. it's a choice. you have to make that choice look really bad. but it is hard to do that when the jail has cable tv, 3 hot meals and a soft bed ready for your return with little to no effort at all on your part.
First of all, not every crime is committed by an evil person.
People make mistakes. You can teach them to be smarter and wiser.
Parents don't FORCE their children to be criminals, they can FAIL at parenting.
There is some sense of morality in people from birth, but most needs to be taught.
When your parents are never around, you get taught the wrong things, on the streets.
That's not just parents failing their children, that's also America failing parents.
If they both have to work more than fulltime to survive, they aren't parenting.
Their children are not lost for ever, you can teach them.
Just like you can learn math and physics at a later age, you can learn morality.
Your prisons just fail to provide what their parents already failed at.
That's why they come back to those prisons so often; they haven't learned anything.
You can just create disposable people, or you use their potential for good.
Sure, some are evil by nature, but not the 2% that you lock up.
People cannot learn anything on an empty stomach, in a chaotic environment.
That's why you should feed them well and provide them safety. Some comfort too.
You cannot expect them to return to humanity, if you treat them like animals.
You have tried it your way for decades and failed. My way works, where ever they try.
You didn't answer. Do you actually want to solve problems?
Why would we pay for your economical and societal gains?
Can the 'richest country' in the world not do anything good for itself?
I didn't say that The Netherlands has the best prison system, I pointed to Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden. My country has been under right-wing rule for decades now. They closed several prisons, and now they don't have enough cells.
However, they did have some successes between 2002 and 2008.
We had Jan Peter Balkenende as Prime Minister back then, from the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). They are conservatives and right of center, but they
do show some empathy and 'love for creation'. They privatized the hell out of our economy, but they did some good things on:
- Sustainability and Climate
- Childcare and Parental Leave
- They did not reverse major progressive achievements
- Youth Policy and Prevention
- International Development Cooperation
ChatGPT:
The decline in recidivism in the Netherlands between 2002 and 2008—from ~55% to ~48% reconviction within 2 years—was largely the result of deliberate criminal justice reforms that focused on prevention, rehabilitation, and alternatives to incarceration.
🔑 1. Reduced Use of Incarceration
- The Netherlands significantly decreased the prison population during this period.
- Judges were increasingly encouraged to use non-custodial sentences, especially for non-violent offenders. These included:
- Community service
- Suspended sentences
- Electronic monitoring
This shift avoided the criminogenic effects of prison for lower-risk individuals, who are often more likely to reoffend after serving short sentences.
🔧 2. Rehabilitation and Reentry Programs
A national focus on "detentie en re-integratie" ("detention and reintegration") prioritized preparing inmates for life after prison from the moment they entered.
Key initiatives included:
- Education and job training inside prison
- Addiction treatment and mental health services
- Support for housing and employment upon release
Many inmates were linked with municipal services before release, helping to bridge the transition to civilian life.
🧠 3. Targeted Interventions for High-Risk Offenders
Risk assessment tools were implemented to identify individuals at high risk of reoffending.
Tailored interventions—such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), intensive supervision, or structured day programs—were then applied to these groups.
🏛 4. Police and Prosecution Reforms
Prosecutors began using "selective incapacitation", where only persistent, serious offenders were pushed into prison sentences.
Early diversion programs allowed certain offenders to avoid formal prosecution in favor of treatment or education.
🧩 5. Smarter Sentencing Policy
Sentencing policy reform encouraged proportionality, which meant that short prison terms were reserved for only the most necessary cases.
This avoided giving someone a short sentence (e.g. 2–4 months) that research has shown increases recidivism, especially when no rehabilitation is provided.
💬 6. Cross-Sector Coordination
Ministries of Justice, Social Affairs, and Municipalities worked more closely together to ensure that released prisoners were not dropped from care or housing systems.
Collaboration between prisons, probation, and municipal support systems ensured continuity in housing, income, and mental health care.
🇳🇱 Cultural & Political Context
Dutch criminal justice emphasizes resocialization over punishment.
The public and political climate during this period was supportive of rehabilitation-oriented approaches, especially when backed by research.
Prison conditions were relatively humane, with access to outdoor space, education, and personal privacy—reducing post-release trauma.
📈 Result:
These combined efforts:
- Lowered the overall volume of people incarcerated.
- Helped reduce reoffending, especially among first-time and non-violent offenders.
- Created a model where prison was a last resort, not the default—leading to both cost savings and improved long-term outcomes.
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U.S. measles cases hit highest level in 33 years, CDC reports.
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"The U.S. has reported 1,288 measles cases this year — the highest number in 33 years, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The last time the U.S. saw more measles cases was in 1992, eight years before the disease was declared eliminated in the country."
"The largest outbreak by far is in Texas. The state has reported 753 measles cases this year. Across the U.S., 155 people have been hospitalized, and three people have died."
Almost every single one of those people is unvaccinated.
There always were many of those people, but it's Trump's policies who are failing to protect those people from their own stupidity.
The measles vaccine isn't some "new technology", it has been proven safe and effective over many decades. Serious side effects are extremely rare, e.g., a severe allergic reaction occurs in about 1 in a million doses.
Your regime is de-eliminating eliminated diseases.
illegals brought it here by the dozens but you would deny that and claim that just in 6 months it all exploded.
use some common sense, Trump went in in late january, Trumps cabinet pics took a while after that to be installed.
meanwhile the shit was hitting the fan,
not Trumps fault or his cabinet. it is bidens fault for letting people pour over the border with their measles.
"The current measles outbreak in Texas began in late January 2025. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of the state, particularly in Gaines County. As of early March, 2025, there have been 198 confirmed cases in Texas, with two reported deaths. "
⚕️ Vaccination status
The U.S. has reported 1,288 confirmed measles cases in 2025, the highest annual total in over three decades.
According to CDC surveillance, about 92% of these cases occurred in people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.
More detailed CDC data for Jan–Apr 2025 (800 cases) show 96% unvaccinated or unknown, and — excluding Texas cases — approximately 77% confirmed unvaccinated, 14% unknown status.
Therefore, of the 1,288 cases:
Approximately 1,185 to 1,185 + were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status.
Confirmed vaccinated cases (1–2 doses) represent only a very small minority (~2–3%).
🛂 Illegal immigration status
There is no credible data or CDC reporting on how many of the measles cases involved individuals who are undocumented immigrants.
Public health authorities — including the CDC — do not categorize cases by immigration status, and news coverage does not attribute any portion of cases to migrants or “illegals.”
While some political figures have suggested a link between migration and disease spread, investigations emphasize that cases are mostly driven by low vaccination coverage in specific communities, not immigration status.
🧫 Measles & Immigration: What the Evidence Says
✅ Measles is highly contagious, but outbreaks in the U.S. are almost always tied to:
Unvaccinated U.S. residents traveling abroad (especially to regions with outbreaks, like parts of Asia, Europe, or the Middle East).
Imported cases — people entering the U.S. while infectious (including immigrants, travelers, or even citizens).
Low vaccination rates in some U.S. communities, which allow imported cases to spread.
The CDC and WHO consistently report that the biggest risk factor for measles outbreaks is lack of vaccination, not immigration status per se.
🧪 Are undocumented immigrants more likely to carry measles?
No, not as a group. Most undocumented immigrants come from Latin America, where measles vaccination rates are high — often higher than in parts of the U.S.
For example:
Mexico has a measles vaccination rate of ~97%.
The U.S. national average is ~91%, but pockets of vaccine refusal (e.g., some religious or anti-vax groups) are much lower — even below 80%.
So ironically, undocumented immigrants from Mexico or Central America may be more vaccinated than some U.S.-born populations.
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There's a shitload of anti-vaxxers in Texas. In Gaines County, the epicenter of the
West Texas measles outbreak, the vaccination rate among entering kindergarteners
was as low as ~82%, significantly under the herd immunity benchmark.
Kindergarteners from anti-vax parents, NOT illegals.
The measles outbreak in Texas began in January 2025
so uh, think about the time frame for a minute. you are blaming a man that was not in office when the outbreak started.
Can we blame everything Covid related to Trump?
It looks like YOU blame everything Covid related to Biden.
YOU "are blaming a man that was not in office when the outbreak started."
I blame vaccine denialism.
100% of confirmed measles deaths in this recent U.S. outbreak (3/3) were among unvaccinated individuals. The overwhelming majority of cases and hospitalizations were also unvaccinated (96–99%).
About 98%–99% of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are among those who were unvaccinated.
Texas itself is responsible for not vaccinating against measles.
Kennedy is responsible for adding to their idiocy.
Kennedy added to the idiocy, long before he became Health Secretary,
but now he IS Health Secretary, he's doing direct damage to policy
and organization in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
He and John N. Kennedy are completely ruining the name Kennedy.
What a bunch of shit for brains.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Jr., not JFK Jr.) significantly harmed the U.S. and Texas response to the 2025 measles outbreak through several misleading actions and statements:
📉 1. Downplaying the Outbreak
- He referred to it as “not unusual” and misreported fatalities (“two deaths” instead of one), suggesting annual outbreaks are routine.
- He minimized hospitalizations as being for “quarantine,” yet hospitals confirmed children were seriously ill.
Impact: Undermined urgency, delaying critical public health response and public awareness.
💉 2. Promoting Fringe, Unproven Treatments
- Championed non-validated therapies—including vitamin A, cod‑liver oil, aerosolized budesonide, and clarithromycin—as “miraculous”—despite no clinical evidence.
- His rhetoric led to vitamin A toxicity in children, who were hospitalized for liver complications.
Impact: Distracted from proven interventions (MMR vaccine), discouraged reliance on science-based medicine.
🤝 3. Ambiguous Messaging & Vaccine Skepticism
- Publicly stated vaccination is a “personal choice,” while often framing measles vaccines as unjustly feared.
- Stated natural immunity may lower risks of cancer or heart disease—claims unsupported by evidence.
- His mixed signals emboldened anti-vaccine movements, fueling hesitancy.
Impact: Reduced public trust, worsened vaccine uptake, compromising herd immunity.
🏛 4. Undermining Public Health Infrastructure
- Replaced or clashed with key officials (FDA vaccine head, CDC spokesperson) over his misinformation-led choices.
- He delayed critical CDC advisory meetings and reversed routine immunization actions (like flu campaigns).
Impact: Weakened federal coordination and local support at a time when Texas needed rapid response.
🔎 Texas-Specific Consequences
- The outbreak in West Texas and Gaines County, which began in a religious community, became the deadliest in decades with multiple hospitalizations and at least one child’s death.
- Following his statements, MMR vaccine shortages occurred in Texas due to surging, confused demand.
- Local health authorities had to spend millions (over $4.5M in Texas) to contain the disease and counter misinformation.
✅ Summary
RFK Jr.'s actions undermined effective outbreak response by:
- Minimizing the threat.
- Promoting unsafe alternative treatments.
- Reinforcing vaccine hesitancy.
- Weakening public health leadership.
This confluence of missteps delayed containment, increased community risk,
and contributed to the resurgence of measles in Texas and beyond.
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