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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(128,722 posts) Wed Aug 6, 2025, 08:58 PM Aug 6

"Never Has America Been More Vulnerable" -- People Are Horrified After RFK Jr. Announced He's Cutting $500 Million In Fun

I'm not sure if you've heard, but everyone's least favorite Health and Human Services Secretary, RFK Jr., recently announced that he's canceling $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development.

mRNA vaccines, which stand for messenger ribonucleic acid (RNA), are "highly effective" and "safe," according to the National Council on Aging, a nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of older adults in the US.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, the mRNA vaccine helps teach your body to fight infectious diseases. More specifically, mRNA technology is utilized in the COVID-19 vaccine, which infectious disease experts say is what helped to slow the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak in the US.

In a now-viral X video, RFK Jr. tried to explain the funding cuts saying, "HHS has determined that mRNA technology poses more risk than benefits for these respiratory viruses."

Link to tweet

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/never-america-more-vulnerable-people-193045403.html

The heroin and the brain worm have taken their toll.

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"Never Has America Been More Vulnerable" -- People Are Horrified After RFK Jr. Announced He's Cutting $500 Million In Fun (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 6 OP

They want us DEAD! Do we need anymore johnnyfins Aug 6 #1

The heroin and the brain worm have taken control. littlemissmartypants Aug 7 #2

How many children will have to die, before something is done about this? Paladin Aug 7 #3

"He's Cutting $500 Million In Fun" milestogo Aug 7 #4

Hedonism called off, AGAIN? Brainfodder Aug 7 #5

johnnyfins

(2,902 posts)

1. They want us DEAD! Do we need anymore

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Aug 6, 2025, 09:38 PM

Aug 6

Evidence? I had originally thought it was just "libruls", but this tweet tells me that it is a class thing. I don't think these fuckheads understand what they're in for if and when "it" kicks off.

littlemissmartypants

(29,818 posts)

2. The heroin and the brain worm have taken control.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 08:58 AM

Aug 7

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https://americanaddictioncenters.org/opioids/heroin/effects-and-dangers

"...studies show that the brain’s white matter can deteriorate with long-term heroin use, which can affect a person’s decision-making capability,..."

Other long-term heroin side effects may include:

●Insomnia.
●Infections of the heart lining and valves (in association with non-sterile needle use).
●Abscesses (in association with non-sterile needle use).
●Chronic and severe constipation.
●Increased risk of pneumonia and other lung complications.
●Co-occurring mental health issues, such as depression and antisocial personality disorder.
●Sexual dysfunction for men.
●Irregular menstrual cycles for women.
●Addiction, or heroin use disorder.

The method or route in which heroin is used can impart its own risks. For instance, individuals who inject heroin increase the likelihood of local tissue infection, more widespread vascular inflammation, and other cardiovascular risks. Additionally, some heroin contains particulate contaminants that can irritate and/or block the tiny vessels that deliver blood to the kidneys, liver, lungs, and brain, causing permanent damage to those organs.9

Paladin

(31,609 posts)

3. How many children will have to die, before something is done about this?

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 09:27 AM

Aug 7

Of all of trump's brain-dead cabinet appointments, nobody has the ability to kill more people than RFK Jr. Absolutely unforgivable.

milestogo

(21,804 posts)

4. "He's Cutting $500 Million In Fun"

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 09:43 AM

Aug 7

I don't like this part.

Brainfodder

(7,781 posts)

5. Hedonism called off, AGAIN?

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 10:57 AM

Aug 7

I laugh, remember they are the figure heads of their piece, so the actual work is done by others.
These 2 clowns are too lazy for actual work, we have noticed?
Now his workout / diet / whatever, that would be an interesting convo if he can avoid talking about eating roadkill?

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