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8. Yes. Trump and RFK, Jr. had the U.S. leave WHO and gut the CDC.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #4)

Mon May 18, 2026, 07:53 AM

Yesterday

The U.S. is more vulnerable to an epidemic than we have been for 100 years.

Also, where the U.S. used to be counted on to help the world fight pandemics, we have abandoned our post and the whole world is more vulnerable.

Also, all the wars and disruption the USA is causing will foster disease, famine, and pandemics.

And that's enough cheery news for a Monday.

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CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Didn't the Obama administration prepare for dealing with Ebola during his term(s)?? Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #1

yep. as long as i never again need to spell "Bundibugyo" rampartd Yesterday #2

Thanks! Or did the current felonious administration throw it out?? Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #4

if trump touched it it is corrupt rampartd Yesterday #5

... Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #6

Yes. Trump and RFK, Jr. had the U.S. leave WHO and gut the CDC. yardwork Yesterday #8

Thank you. Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #10

Add to that, Trump cut funding to USAID, LisaL Yesterday #11

Very good point. yardwork 7 hrs ago #20

the risk here better STAY low with THESE assclowns "in charge" Skittles Yesterday #3

No doubt RFKjr is sending his best Danascot Yesterday #7

He's bringing ivermectin and raccoon penises. yardwork Yesterday #9

Heroin and decomposing whale heads Danascot Yesterday #13

Yep. LisaL Yesterday #12

This will scare just about anybody CDC .. chouchou Yesterday #14

There were a couple cases of Ebola in the U.S. while Obama was President BumRushDaShow Yesterday #15

Thank you..I forgot about that.. chouchou Yesterday #16

Between the TX cases BumRushDaShow Yesterday #17

I can understand that some people are afraid of the proverbial boogie-man around the corner. chouchou Yesterday #18

Please send RFK Jr RIGHT FUCKING NOW! milestogo Yesterday #19

Never fear, Bobby Brainworm is here. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 5 hrs ago #21