WH Adviser Cites 'Dilbert' Cartoonist While Boosting Hydroxychloroquine
Source: TPM
Health professionals widely agree that hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug President Donald Trump claims to be a cure for COVID-19, has not been proven to effectively treat the virus.
But have they considered that the pro-Trump cartoonist who came up with a joke about brain golfing says otherwise?
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro brought up Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams on Wednesday night after CNN anchor Erin Burnett called out Navarros irresponsible comments hyping hydroxychloroquine.
Scott Adamsyou know Scott Adams, right? Hes the guy who wrote the Dilbert cartoonhe did a beautiful video, a 10-minute video, on Twitter, Navarro told Burnett. And the thesis of the video is that CNN might be killing thousands because of the way theyve treated that.
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Link to tweet
Can I just say something? the anchor asked. I find that to be offensive because hes a comic strip writer.... Well, done!
Arkansas Granny
(31,515 posts)iscooterliberally
(2,860 posts)He doesn't know what the fuck he's talking about. What an asshole.
maxsolomon
(33,321 posts)He is a media stand-in for the President and he argues relentlessly. Trump must love his appearances.
Never cede a point, never accept blame, always blame others...
maxsolomon
(33,321 posts)There was a time, long ago in 2016, when Maher had Scott Adams on Real Time. Adams basically came off as a smart asshole.
Adams discussed Trump's use of "persuasion techniques" in his language, and I found it enlightening. The relentless use of childish nicknames for HRC was the most glaring example. "Pacing and Leading" with the Birther Horseshit was another.
It made me realize that Trump was not JUST the self-aggrandizing boob he appeared to be; he was a skilled Con Man, using tried and true Con Man techniques on his Marks.
AKA the American Low-Information Voter.
AZ8theist
(5,458 posts)Nail: Meet hammer head.
I recall an interview with a Trump supporter during a rally in 2016. The guy actually said "I'm supporting Trump because he's a successful business man".
Unbelievable how stupid a shit-ton of American voters are.....
maxsolomon
(33,321 posts)aimed at creating that impression of Trump among Low Information Whites. The outtakes are kept under lock and key by Mark Burnett. NBC should be ashamed of what they enabled.
before it, he was a boorish joke in NYC and little-known elsewhere.
AZ8theist
(5,458 posts)I grew up in NJ and worked in NYC for years.
Everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY knew Doturd was a fucking JOKE. Plus we all knew the Russian mob had him in their back pocket. Just look at the tenants in Trump Tower. It's a who's who of Russian corruption, spying, crime, and treason.
Unfortunately, that made-for-children "Apprentice" TV show convinced tons of rubes that the clown was some sort of "business expert".
Everyone on the East Coast laughed and changed the channel. Only the ignorant watched and believed it was real.
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)I cant stand his giggling face. Like a hyena.
Apologies to hyenas.
Edit to add: he seems drunk
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)At least Wally knew where the Coffee Brewers were. Scott,not a clue.
LiberalArkie
(15,715 posts)Scientists May Be Using the Wrong Cells to Study Covid-19
BY NOW THERES little doubt about hydroxychloroquine: It doesnt work for treating Covid-19. But theres a bigger, more important lesson hidden in the story of its failurea rarely-mentioned, but altogether crucial, error baked into the early research. The scientists who ran the first, promising laboratory experiments on the drug had used the wrong kind of cells: Instead of testing its effects on human lung cells, they relied on a supply of mass-produced, standardized cells made from a monkeys kidney. In the end, that poor decision made their findings more or less irrelevant to human health. Worse, its possible that further research into novel Covid-19 cures will end up being compromised by the same mistake.
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-may-be-using-the-wrong-cells-to-study-covid-19/
rwsanders
(2,596 posts)trashed because all the cell lines were contaminated. There was a huge article in DISCOVER magazine a couple of years back.
EarthFirst
(2,900 posts)...the one Russia supposedly has; and Trumps whatever he fuck hes got going on...
Sancho
(9,067 posts)I saw that interview when it happened...he is rude too.
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)Jim__
(14,075 posts)Who do we believe? What a dilemma!
Politicub
(12,165 posts)She doesnt let the GOP get away with its spin.
GETPLANING
(846 posts)I have a nutty relative who won't stop sending me links to his YouTube channel.
TomVilmer
(1,832 posts)Efilroft Sul
(3,579 posts)hatrack
(59,584 posts)Numbnuts Navarro
Cokehead Larry