The political roots of the anti-vax movement

Anti-vax resistance has been around for years. In its current form, anti-vaxxers have now seized control of the message, overshadowing Trump’s endorsements of a vaccine his administration was responsible for developing. In the latest “Reality Check with John Avlon: Extremist Beat,” Avlon traces the anti-government, anti-science and religious overtones that have persisted through the history of anti-vax opposition with CNN’s Elle Reeve and Donie O’Sullivan.

[Patricia-ztub]

a con-man preacher saying he is not political is ridiculous. This is exactly why EDUCATION is SO IMPORTANT!

[dkpqzm]

That mother DIDN'T say she was worried about her child. It sounded like she didn't care a bit that her child might have lasting effects of COVID. Child abuse.

[dewrito]

"I figure I'll just let the world work in its natural ways."
"That's why I wear shoes, and live in a house with Air Conditioning."

[shawnthegreat]

“I dont trust the government” 😂 while eating government-approved food and drinking government-approved water and taken government-approved other medication

[generalpopulation]

"Idiocracy" has arrived in America...

[dighawaii]

Pro-tip: every single self-professed prophet throughout history was not a prophet, but rather a scam artist. Prophets earn the title, almost exclusively, post-mortem. (Bonus tip: False prophets also have a history of believing "great things" will happen within their own, narcissism-filled, lifetimes. They don't have the ability to imagine that their prophecies could possibly be fulfilled after their time on earth. )

[tonysam]

I wish those rioters would have burned CNN to the ground

[hamie_m]

"My kid's had a fever for weeks and he's sleeping a lot. I should probably have him checked out. But I need to own those damn libs!"

[kathleenklein]

As a healthcare worker, I just had vaccine #3 yesterday, I am sitting here aching. However, I know it is my responsibility to protect myself and protect my patients. It will go away soon. I know I am sitting here making antibodies.

[spidertheateo]

It’s heartbreaking listening to those people my dad died from Covid

[shalomcohen]

They mention the addictive quality of social media, the dopamine effect and getting “likes.” Stunning that millions of Americans’ lives are so bereft of knowledge, the desire to be open to learning. Is their self-esteem so fragile they require the approval of others? It seems their resentment of expertise is killing them.

[rickkhan]

How would anti vaxers feel if a doctor say I don’t want wear mask when operating for a surgery?

[LollipopRush-nx]

Sounds like the woman didn't take her child to the doctor for a check-up when he was sick.

[justincredible.]

"I'm a prophet" OMG these people are delusional!!!

[Here]

Don’t go to the hospital when you get sick. Full stop.

[neeper]

Hmmm, the Irish guy has a great point. Wonder if in 2022 campaign trumps role in developing the vaccine can be turned against him and his mindless drones. Lincoln Project, Meidas Touch, are you listening?

[shayhoff]

Oh he's a politician alright, he's just using religion as a cover.

[rosemariebredahl]

"Collective Narcissism" is a thing

[venividivici]

"Courage is knowing
what not to fear."-Plato

[fortisfortunaadiuvat]

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