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TomCADem

(17,378 posts)
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:07 PM Jul 2020

Texas lt. governor hits Fauci: 'He doesn't know what he's talking about'

Source: MSN

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) on Tuesday lambasted Anthony Fauci over his assessment of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S., claiming that his state did not need advice from the nation's top infectious disease expert.

"Fauci said that he's concerned about states like Texas that skipped over certain things. He doesn't know what he's talking about," Patrick said on Fox News after Fauci testified before a Senate committee about the U.S. response to the coronavirus outbreak. "We haven't skipped over anything."

"The only thing I'm skipping over is listening to him," Patrick added. "He has been wrong every time, on every issue. I don't need his advice anymore. We'll listen to a lot of science, we'll listen to a lot of doctors, and [Gov. Greg Abbott (R)], myself and other state leaders will make the decision. No thank you, Dr. Fauci."

Patrick made the comments the same day that Texas reported nearly 7,000 new cases of COVID-19, representing a new high in a state that has seen a consistent rise in infections for weeks now. The uptick in cases caused Gov. Greg Abbott (R) last week to pause the state's reopening and order bars to close their doors.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/texas-lt-governor-hits-fauci-he-doesn-t-know-what-he-s-talking-about/ar-BB16dkCU?ocid=msedgdhp



It is amazing that even as cases rise and ICU beds fill up that some Republicans are deciding to double down on denialism.


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Texas lt. governor hits Fauci: 'He doesn't know what he's talking about' (Original Post) TomCADem Jul 2020 OP
"He has been wrong every time, on every issue"? maxsolomon Jul 2020 #1
Why listen to one of the top scientists in the field, marie999 Jul 2020 #2
The Stupid is strong in this one nt COLGATE4 Jul 2020 #3
Damn truth. Wellstone ruled Jul 2020 #4
Nobody listens to this guy Ritabert Jul 2020 #5
It's almost as though Repubs WANT to spread the virus Budi Jul 2020 #6
I don't see how we come to any other conclusion. Unimaginable. mahina Jul 2020 #24
Patrick and rand Paul are both POS still_one Jul 2020 #7
Some of Dan Patrick's history: efhmc Jul 2020 #8
that dumbshit has been taking limbaugh's advice for years. he's probably a certainot Jul 2020 #9
Watch He will get elected Governor next election FloridaBlues Jul 2020 #10
The imbecile said it on Laura Ingraham's show, pandering to her dumbass viewers. sop Jul 2020 #11
Patrick needs to sacrifice himself for future generations. muntrv Jul 2020 #12
Dan Patrick is a right wing tool who deserves to have his head examined. cayugafalls Jul 2020 #13
This is Trump's 'Merica! UCmeNdc Jul 2020 #14
The same governor who said Texas has plenty of hospital beds available for Trumpvirus patients. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #15
I know people from Texas and they are all smarter than him... world wide wally Jul 2020 #16
Have you really trusted EVM since Turdblossom pushed them out? Lived in Dallas back then Hestia Jul 2020 #26
We lived in Austin in '88, '89. world wide wally Jul 2020 #29
mr. dan patrick of TX has not just a few screws loose, he has a lot of screws loose. I suspect... SWBTATTReg Jul 2020 #17
What an ass! Mountain Mule Jul 2020 #18
Dan Patrick has always been an ignorant, arrogant ass. area51 Jul 2020 #19
Throw all the bastards out and start over... Maxheader Jul 2020 #20
The cult need villains on which to turn the member's anger. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2020 #21
This from the guy who wanted you to help sacrifice grandma for the economic greater good... yup. NotHardly Jul 2020 #22
Yup..grownin' big and dumb and crazy in TX 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #23
I'll never forgive Fauci for purposely lying about the masks from the beginning. OverBurn Jul 2020 #25
What lie? Nobody knew from the beginning, no one was pushing masks until NY exploded Hestia Jul 2020 #27
Oh please. It's a respiratory virus. LisaL Jul 2020 #32
Fauci said he told people they didn't need masks, only because of the shortage, He admitted it. OverBurn Jul 2020 #38
If the officials had pushed masks on the general populace, what would have.. LAS14 Jul 2020 #39
He was certainly wrong about the masks Raine Jul 2020 #30
I think the concern was, there was not enough PPE for medical professionals. LisaL Jul 2020 #33
See response #38. nt LAS14 Jul 2020 #40
He made a calculated decision NickB79 Jul 2020 #35
PPE is not the same as a cloth mask TomCADem Jul 2020 #37
Please. Masks Do Not Protect People from Getting The Virus Unless It Is N95 TomCADem Jul 2020 #36
Um...um...um...OK...then, Dan. The people who elected you deserve you. NNadir Jul 2020 #28
LOL. Says the renowned "expert" with his never-used English degree (just a RW hate-radio host.) PSPS Jul 2020 #31
The world would be a better place without TX Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Paladin Jul 2020 #34
Texas did not reach the CDC-recommended numbers before reopening Skittles Jul 2020 #41

maxsolomon

(32,992 posts)
1. "He has been wrong every time, on every issue"?
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:11 PM
Jul 2020

Binary hyperbole, never specifics.

You weren't listening before this, Patrick.

Ritabert

(644 posts)
5. Nobody listens to this guy
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:15 PM
Jul 2020

This is the guy who said we seniors should go out and spend money to save the economy. We're expendable.

 

Budi

(15,325 posts)
6. It's almost as though Repubs WANT to spread the virus
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:15 PM
Jul 2020

James Carville, "Republicans "Will Kill People To Stay In Power, Literally"


I do believe the entire catastrophe is by design.
🤔

 

certainot

(9,090 posts)
9. that dumbshit has been taking limbaugh's advice for years. he's probably a
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:24 PM
Jul 2020

"rush baby". Limbaugh's advice was "it's a dem hoax" at first, then it's no big deal, 'we' need to get back to work, and so on.

taking the COVID advice of the guy who told millions cigarettes don't cause cancer, we don't need no education or regulations, and is now dying of lung cancer.

sop

(9,952 posts)
11. The imbecile said it on Laura Ingraham's show, pandering to her dumbass viewers.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:25 PM
Jul 2020

Lt. Governor Patrick is obviously burnishing his dumbass credentials, no doubt preparing to run for higher office.

cayugafalls

(5,631 posts)
13. Dan Patrick is a right wing tool who deserves to have his head examined.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:31 PM
Jul 2020

Our cases are skyrocketing. Nearly 7000 yesterday.

I prefer not to put my faith in his bullshit.

 

Hestia

(3,818 posts)
26. Have you really trusted EVM since Turdblossom pushed them out? Lived in Dallas back then
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:36 PM
Jul 2020

and didn't trust them. Even then, we had to stand in line forever to vote against 43 re-election. Surprise, surprise, he won, along with taking down Kerry & Rather. The Beginning of the Swamp Water infecting everyone and everything.

world wide wally

(21,719 posts)
29. We lived in Austin in '88, '89.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 04:25 PM
Jul 2020

I know things have changed a lot since then, but I still don't get why they vote for the dweebs they do.

SWBTATTReg

(21,859 posts)
17. mr. dan patrick of TX has not just a few screws loose, he has a lot of screws loose. I suspect...
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:48 PM
Jul 2020

he'll be eating his words before too long, being that the CV doesn't care what he thinks or does. Numbers don't lie. And why is he in such a snit, being it's Dr. Fauci talking, a very respected viral expert? Where's patrick's viral expert instead then?

How many Texans will die because of patrick's and other's blind ignorance of science and facts on the ground?

Mountain Mule

(1,002 posts)
18. What an ass!
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 12:52 PM
Jul 2020

All the repugs care about is cash, money, and the almighty dollar - in that order. They will sacrifice grandparents, those with health issues, and unfortunate millennials who thought they were bullet proof but weren't.

I wish Colorado would order a quarantine on those traveling from Texas, Arizona, Utah, and any other red states that refuse to take the precautions that Fauci is begging them to take. I won't wish death by coronavirus on the residents of Texas, but I certainly wish it on these repug Governors and Senators and every other repug elected official who throws away the lives of their constituents in this relentless quest for wealth and political power.

area51

(11,868 posts)
19. Dan Patrick has always been an ignorant, arrogant ass.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 01:01 PM
Jul 2020

Here's reporter Miya Shay from Houston's ABC affiliate who talked to a Harris Health administrator who said they're sending Covid-19 patients to the cities of Conroe and Galveston b/c there's no ICU beds:




"Despite some hospital CEOs insisting Houston’s hospital capacity is fine, today I got a different story. A @HarrisHealth administrator says she’s sending #COVID19 patients to Galveston & Conroe because no space!!"

Maxheader

(4,366 posts)
20. Throw all the bastards out and start over...
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 01:17 PM
Jul 2020

Kinda a global statement there...Maybe I should be more specific..

The ones not being helpful with this latest insurgence of corona..

The ones not requiring masks in public...like a certain kansas

johnson county commissioner...the ones not requiring home stay..

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
21. The cult need villains on which to turn the member's anger.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 01:18 PM
Jul 2020

Lt. Governor provides.

I guess it’s easier/cheaper than protecting the citizens.

 

Hestia

(3,818 posts)
27. What lie? Nobody knew from the beginning, no one was pushing masks until NY exploded
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:41 PM
Jul 2020

and data became available. He's not omnipresent and can only go by data from other countries who were dealing with their own explosions and lack of supplies. China did suppress a LOT of information from becoming known until they couldn't hide it.

If there is anything to become angry about is how 45 has used Fauci for becoming the fall guy when all he is doing is trying to save us from ourselves.

LisaL

(44,962 posts)
32. Oh please. It's a respiratory virus.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 06:36 PM
Jul 2020

A specialist in infectious diseases should know how it spreads.

OverBurn

(935 posts)
38. Fauci said he told people they didn't need masks, only because of the shortage, He admitted it.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 08:42 PM
Jul 2020

I still think he's one of the best experts we have. His lie has hurt though. Not as bad as the idiot and chief daily lies.

Here's a bunch of links.

https://www.google.com/search?q=fauci+lied+about+maskd+at+the+start&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS845US846&oq=fauci+lied+about+maskd+at+the+start&aqs=chrome..69i57j33l3.9701j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

LAS14

(13,749 posts)
39. If the officials had pushed masks on the general populace, what would have..
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 08:48 PM
Jul 2020

... happened in hospitals? They were already reduced to one mask a week in lots of places. Sometimes you just have to make a choice.

LisaL

(44,962 posts)
33. I think the concern was, there was not enough PPE for medical professionals.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 06:37 PM
Jul 2020

So I think people were told on purpose to not wear masks. Not because it was unclear how the virus spreads.

NickB79

(19,114 posts)
35. He made a calculated decision
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 08:18 PM
Jul 2020

If people hoarded masks and other PPE like they did toilet paper, we wouldn't have enough doctors and nurses left alive to treat the sick today.

We didn't have a limitless supply, and Trump was actively declining support from mask manufacturers to crank up production.

TomCADem

(17,378 posts)
37. PPE is not the same as a cloth mask
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 08:38 PM
Jul 2020

PPE, which is still in short supply, is designed to protect the wearer from getting COVID-19. Wearing a cloth mask is not PPE, but is designed to prevent the wearer from unwittingly spreading COVID-19.

TomCADem

(17,378 posts)
36. Please. Masks Do Not Protect People from Getting The Virus Unless It Is N95
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 08:37 PM
Jul 2020

However, it does protect people with COVID-19 from spreading the virus. Early on, when there was just a few hundred cases, it did not make sense to have everyone wear a mask. Now, it does. Circumstances change.

NNadir

(33,368 posts)
28. Um...um...um...OK...then, Dan. The people who elected you deserve you.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 04:24 PM
Jul 2020

Unfortunately innocent people will suffer because you're so damned ignorant.

Paladin

(28,204 posts)
34. The world would be a better place without TX Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 06:45 PM
Jul 2020

Take it from somebody who has heard his bullshit for decades. I've walked around dog turds with more personal responsibility and worthiness for public office.

Skittles

(152,967 posts)
41. Texas did not reach the CDC-recommended numbers before reopening
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 09:10 PM
Jul 2020

so YES THEY SKIPPED A STEP - what a LYING PIECE OF TRUMP HUMPING SHIT Patrick is :puke

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