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SundayStyle's avatar

For some reason, the phrase “submit to the vaccination” in the plaintiff’s argument jumps out at me. Yes, yes, I know conservatives have become cultists, and their resistance is being propelled by tribal affiliation. But if you step on a rusty nail, are you “submitting” when you get a shot to prevent tetanus? When your child receives the polio vaccine, have you “submitted” them to the tyranny of the Librul Medical Health Peddlers? Will iron lungs become a new symbol of patriotism in red states?

We are so, so fucked.

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Watching the Fox News last night, they led with a celebratory "Judge halts massive overreach of Biden vaccine mandate!" and smoothly segued into "Inept Biden FAILING to halt spread of covid!" How can anyone watch that without noticing and laughing violently right in Brett Baier's face? HOW?

Well, hell, I guess the judge wouldn't notice. The judge who signed off on "whatever might make sense in New York City could be decidedly counterproductive and harmful in rural communities." Because it begs a question that a more worthy judge is going to ask: "Okay, great, show this court the harm. Show us that the vaccine that is safe and effective if you work in a city -- harms you if you work on a farm. Show us, or I'm parking your ass in jail for contempt."

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