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@island raider: I also purchased the drug which cannot be named from the same place Maxwell did. Inexpensive. Easy process. Pleasure to deal with.
@madamski: “I predict that naked restaurant dining will be in come Xmas.”
I predict that is followed by weight loss in the dining out population. This will be based on loss of appetite – think about how the majority of Americans look with their clothes ON at this point.
@Susmarie108: thank you. 🙂
“We’re just going to have to disagree on “But it takes a very long time to effect a “mass” change in consciousness that results in changes in the “physical” world.””
Perhaps I’ve become too cynical, but [for example] I’ve watched the US and its allies bomb other countries for no good reason, indiscriminately killing civilians of all ages, and no amount of loving feelings toward others has slowed that down one iota. I do hope you’re right, that all the loving feelings will suddenly shift how humans treat one another and every other living thing in the world. Yes, I do hope you’re right.
Raul: It seems sending a check is the best way to keep the money in your pocket instead of benefiting the skimmers. 5% is a lot off the top just to funnel the money from donors to recipients, although part of that goes to the credit card companies. Too many layers of skimming.
@JohnDay from yesterday: “If a tree falls in a forest and there is nobody there to hear it, does the tree or the forest “exist”?
What is “existence”, do you think?”I don’t believe a human needs to be present to experience something in order for that something to exist. Yes, the tree fell and it knows it (as does everything around it) and the forest knows it exists as well. All living matter has consciousness. Just because the way in which a tree (or any plant) “thinks and feels” is not apparent to humans does not mean that plants don’t think and feel. They do, which makes being a vegetarian somewhat, er … well, that’s a question for another time. 😉
I’m not entirely certain what existence is, nor how to adequately describe my thoughts on it. Perhaps, to be brief, I’d say that existence is [a] physical being manifested by a life force or energy that continually interacts with all other life force/energy around it.
I agree with @Susmarie108, we should work on our own self-awareness and be as kind and caring as we possibly can. That does have a positive effect on everything around us and every little bit helps. But it takes a very long time to effect a “mass” change in consciousness that results in changes in the “physical” world. And humans, in general, are not evolving into some higher form that is kinder, more caring, more aware than we were in the past. It isn’t happening, no matter how much we fool ourselves that it is. If anything, we seem to be “devolving.” So I find it arrogant to think humans have the power to improve much of anything. Mostly we seem to do the exact opposite.
I remember when I first started gardening. I fussed and fussed at everything, always trying to “improve” things (whatever that meant in my little human brain). Then one night when I couldn’t sleep I was out sitting on my patio at 2:00 in the morning. Just sitting quietly … and I suddenly “felt” that every living thing in the garden had its own existence, outside of me and my plans for it. And that I needed to leave them alone, aside from basic care, because what they were doing as part of their existence was none of my business.
Ok, done. Way too much thinking for my second cup of coffee this morning.
@Susmarie108: “She [… Caitlyn] is deep into metaphysics (vs. physics) which I believe might offer an additional strategy – on the way to/beyond collapse – for shaping the future.”
And how is it you think we got to where we are?
Metaphysics … or the idea that how we think, there we shall go, is precisely how we got here. While it makes sense to work on changing the current metaphysical narrative to “remake” the future, I don’t think humans are even close to where we need to be, collectively, to make that shift happen in our lifetime.
Does that mean Caitlyn shouldn’t write about making this change? Of course not. But if we are talking making metaphysical changes that offer an additional strategy for shaping the future, I believe everyone posting here today will have passed away before the physical changes that result from our collective metaphysical thoughts actually occurs.
I think the commenters here are already contributing to metaphysical changes, each in their own small way. Especially Raul with maintaining this site through thick and thin. Not sure how he does it.
Re: donations for this site on Paypal vs Patreon.
Now I’m going to sound like an idiot because I don’t know what is considered a large or small donation. I donate $50 at a time. Is that large or small?
Thinking I may just start mailing a check to Raul. 😉
Raul: I make anonymous donations (so you don’t have to bother with a thank you) via Paypal using your site’s donation button. Is it better for you if we use Patreon?
@Mr House: “Moon of Alabama deleted this comment from a CV19 article he had the other day. I don’t see whats so inflammatory about it considering some of the others he lets thru.”
Thank you for posting it here.
I think you have a valid question, and it is not inflammatory in the slightest. When someone (or a group of someones) can’t stand to even look at the question you are asking, that means they don’t have an answer and you’re making them uncomfortable. Hence our rampant cancel culture.
Edit to my previous comment:
Thousands of doctors around the world are lying about the above points BEING EFFECTIVETried to edit the comment directly but couldn’t.
The approved party line(s):
Ivermectin is ineffective
Hydroxychloriquine is ineffective
Vitamin D, C, Zinc, quercetine, etc., are ineffective
Prophylaxis and early treatment are ineffective (see above points)
Thousands of doctors around the world are lying about the above pointsRemdesivir is effective
mRNA vaccines are effective
Lock downs are effective
Face masks are effective
Travel bans are effective
Vaccine passports are effectiveLast fall during the run up to the election I saw Biden yard signs that said something like “Just make it stop”. That’s how I feel about the covid narrative at this point.
@WES, from yesterday, with question about ordering Ivermectin from India. I ordered from Kachhela Medex Private Limited, which is listed at this link provided by Swiss Policy Research:
https://dir.indiamart.com/search.mp?ss=ivermectin&biz=20&list_vw=1My product is named Iverlast 12 (12 mg tablets). Came in sealed boxes of 20 tablets, with each tablet in a blister pack. The seller accepts payment through paypal, was very responsive throughout the transaction when I had questions, provides shipping notification when it is shipped, which was within 2 days of making payment, and provides a shipment tracking link. Went smoothly, product was exactly as described.
I’m going to try to post a link. First time for me so it might not work, but here goes:
https://www.jpost.com/health-science/could-an-mrna-vaccine-be-dangerous-in-the-long-term-649253I’m pretty sure Raul posted that link back in November and that’s where I got it?
From that article:
““There is a race to get the public vaccinated, so we are willing to take more risks,” Tal Brosh, head of the Infectious Disease Unit at Samson Assuta Ashdod Hospital, told The Jerusalem Post.
When Moderna was just finishing its Phase I trial, The Independent wrote about the vaccine and described it this way: “It uses a sequence of genetic RNA material produced in a lab that, when injected into your body, must invade your cells and hijack your cells’ protein-making machinery called ribosomes to produce the viral components that subsequently train your immune system to fight the virus.”
“In this case, Moderna’s mRNA-1273 is programmed to make your cells produce the coronavirus’ infamous coronavirus spike protein that gives the virus its crown-like appearance (corona is crown in Latin) for which it is named,” wrote The Independent.
Brosh said that this does not mean the vaccine changes people’s genetic code. Rather, he said it is more like a USB device (the mRNA) that is inserted into a computer (your body). It does not impact the hard drive of the computer but runs a certain program.
But he acknowledged that there are unique and unknown risks to messenger RNA vaccines, including local and systemic inflammatory responses that could lead to autoimmune conditions.
An article published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a division of the National Institutes of Health, said other risks include the bio-distribution and persistence of the induced immunogen expression; possible development of auto-reactive antibodies; and toxic effects of any non-native nucleotides and delivery system components.
A PS about Dr David Martin … I found his interview powerful and compelling even if he isn’t a medical doctor. When I asked my sister (she is, indeed, a medical Dr) how it is we are performing a mass medical experiment of an untested vaccine on our citizens, she had no answer.
PS … @phoenixvoice: you’ve nailed it with this summary. I’ve worked in the nonprofit industry for nearly 3 decades and have yet to convince a, for example, Board of Directors that we should pay staff more because to not do so is actually contributing to the reason why we need to provide the services we are providing.
@Dimitri: “Dr David Martin … is he a doctor?”
I didn’t bother to research because it doesn’t matter to me, but I don’t get the feeling he is a medical doctor. More like Dr Jill Biden, I imagine. Or, I don’t know, like listening to Bill and Melinda Gates about how to solve our global medical/health problems, which is simply bizarre.
madamski, from yesterday: “We are not fit to govern our powers to alter reality. We’re clever but deranged monkeys who look in the mirrors we’ve made and see gods. Intelligence is great fun but not a viable long-term species survival trait for us. ‘scuse the quasi-pun, but all intelligence does with us is go to our heads. ouch”
That’s absolutely brilliant. Love it. Have thought this for ages but never could have stated it so succinctly and with such humor, to boot. Thank you!
RE: vitamin D curing covid. I saw that heading and went to that story FIRST this morning. lol. Doesn’t matter what they say, Dr John Day has become my proxi medical provider since I don’t participate in the conventional medical system.
I can’t be the only one wondering what the “antimicrobial” is that the French have infused into ionized water to make their nasal spray. If there is something that effective against the virus (99% in 30 seconds!), why not have all researchers working on this to bring it to market quickly so sick people can inhale it in vapor form to clear the virus from their lungs?
susmarie: from yesterday … are you able to share the name of the silver company you took over? Or is that not acceptable in a public forum? I purchase a patented 10 ppm colloidal silver whose name I’m sure you would know. Didn’t consider using it before going out in public. Thank you for the tip.
About people in correctional facilities: this will sound callous, but that’s a low death rate considering the environment. Doubtful each inmate is living alone in a cell, having food delivered, wearing a mask at all times, and social distancing. Kind of demolishes the lockdown, etc., executive orders we’ve been living under here in NY for the past year.
Oh for goodness sake … purchase a quality colloidal silver (or make it, if you know how) and an inexpensive glass bottle and nasal spray gadget, and spritz your nose when you return home from out in public. We make this stuff so complicated, and for no good reason.
I’m with you, @absolute galore!! Apparently I’ve been “intermittent fasting” my entire adult life. (Who knew?) I generally eat only twice a day. One small meal midday and a large meal in the evening. I’m somewhat hungry in between … so what?? I like being a bit hungry. Keeps me sharp. (Where did we get this idea we always have to be comfortable?) I also eat carbs, although have never been overly addicted to the complex carbs (is that what bread and pasta is?). But fresh, real bread slathered with grass-fed butter? Would not give it up. lol. I don’t think we’re designed to graze all day. That’s my 2 cents.
My vitamin/supplements are those recommended by Dr John Day. I just received my ivermectin from India (from Kachhela, as recommended in Dr John Day’s link). Easy to order, and it’s my first experience with overseas direct ordering so I’m no pro. The boxes are sealed, the tablets inside are in blister packs. Dirt cheap to buy so I bought a lot. Plan on giving it away if family/friends decide to go this route. So far only my daughter is onboard with taking ivermectin if sick, not as a prophylactic. Ya take what you can get when hoping to convince others that there are alternatives.
Raul: “One of the stranger arguments. But sure, let’s inject some controversy.”
Actually, I had to double check this wasn’t a post in the Babylon Bee. This piece is using humor to poke fun at the stupidity of the accepted mainstream narrative surrounding the use of lockdowns to keep people safe and healthy against a disease. It uses a very real issue (overweight people and health issues) to do so.
Dr D employs this same technique in his posts here, which is why I find myself thinking, “he has a point …” Many stand up comics also use hyperbole to make a point. George Carlin was a master at this. His routines on extremely controversial topics (rape and abortion come to mind) made people uncomfortable because he brought up some good points, but he simultaneously had people laughing in spite of themselves. It’s a way to open people’s minds to a different way of looking at tough topics. Comedians are much needed in society, which is why censoring them is so detrimental.
Not sure I’ve actually conveyed what I mean to convey with this comment. Others here who are better at expressing “concepts” can maybe jump in and help me out?
@V. Arnold, from yesterday: thank you for the J.T. Gatto book recommendation. I’ve already placed a hold on it at my local library.
PS … the spectrum is a typical bell curve. Dr John Day is on the far left side, under the very low tail, as he bikes around, donates to people in need, grows food, works at a public health clinic, and freely sharing his knowledge and resources with anyone and everyone. Jeff Bezos is on the far [far] left side, way out under that opposite low tail.
I don’t blame only the wealthy, Mr. House. We all have a responsibility in what has gone wrong here. Ultimately no one is our personal “steward” but ourselves.
Dr D: I hear you and understand where you’re coming from. Isn’t the problem actually just that? We are human. Evolution is not linear and we are not evolving to some mythical higher place that enhances our desirable traits. Technology is destroying us as it provides access to wealth we don’t even begin to need in order to live. Whether uber wealthy or simply sort of middle class, we are flat out spoiled. The more we have, the more we want. (please no one jump in to tell me that he/she personally isn’t like that. It’s on a spectrum. I get that).
I like dogs. Have had dogs for 30+ years. They’re awesome companions. But as companions (ok, pets) they have no “job” that they understand. So they’re able to be puppies until the day they die. Spoiled, pampered, demanding. They wind up with odd behavioral issues no self-respecting wolf or wild dog would ever have.
I think it’s like that. It’s all too easy for humans now (not every human, obviously, but definitely the ones controlling the flow of the overall gig, and that is not JUST the people “in power”). We’re in some ways perpetual children at this point, and technology has accelerated that phenomenon over the past few decades especially.
Dr D, you are also a treasure, although I suspect not everyone would agree. 😉
@Maxwell Quest: “Three cheers for Dr John Day!! I would trust him with my life. Wouldn’t you?”
I would. He is a treasure. We are fortunate to have him here.
I take D, K-2, Zinc, Quercetine, C. I have Doxy and horse Iverm**tin (are we allowed to use that word?) in the house. My human Iverm**tin is on it’s way from India, a reliable source Dr John Day recommended.
I don’t worry about the C word at all, despite being in NY where fear porn is pumped at us all day, every day. If I die from the C word despite these measures, it was my time to die. I’m good with that.
Thanks also to Raul (the best on the web, in my opinion) and all the other commenters as well. Appreciate y’all more than you realize.
@Mr House: thank you for the “selfishness” post. I’m saving that one to remind myself when needed.
Also, I agree that Wolf was unnecessarily aggressive (reactive?) in his response to you. It seems to be commonplace, when it comes to covid, to slap anyone who questions the perpetual fear porn. When you get an emotional reaction to a rational question or statement, the other person feels their personal belief is threatened.
@Jernau: we don’t do very many ad hominen attacks here. You perhaps took the wrong turn a couple miles back?
Absolutely gorgeously written. Thought provoking and profound. Just made another donation to TAE. This is always my first stop in the morning, plus I check for comments after work ’cause everyone on here is worth reading and contemplating. Thanks to all. 🙂
I’ll see what I can do for the Monastiraki kitchen, but my income (self employed) took a nasty hit this year and hasn’t come back.
Thank you for all that you do, Raul. Thank you for being an always reliable source for information outside mainstream. So appreciated.
We tax donkeys in the US are so used to this BS it’s difficult to dredge up the energy to even argue over it. Yes, we know. Yes, our parasites suck (some people call those parasites “leaders” or “elite” but we need to start calling them what they are. Parasites. Maybe Ivermectin is the answer to them as well?)
And now for an off topic comment (sorry, Raul!) because I live in NY and I’m so tired of covid I can’t stand it anymore …
I’d like to draw attention to the language being used around the covid vaccination(s).
In a nutshell: It’s a miracle! You are lucky to have access and you should “take” the vaccine.
Across the board in the MSM, left/right/in between (yes, I’m including you, Fox), that is the language used. You should “take” the vaccine.
Let’s think about that.
You “take” a medication you desire, is that correct? (I take an aspirin when my head hurts to make my headache go away).
In the past, however, you would generally “get” a vaccination, is that not also correct? (I brought my children to the dr to get a vaccine … not to “take” vaccine).
So why, now, has the language been modified to subtly instruct you to “take” the covid vaccine?
Is that vaccine the same as an aspirin you “took” on Saturday morning because you drank a bit too many beers with your friends last night?
I think not.
Pay attention to the language being used to pitch the sale.
I am not sure how to stop the parasites from sucking the life out of us. I’m open to suggestions.
@tinfoil … interesting your “pot calling kettle black” statement. I didn’t say US leadership is “saintly.” (I’m not insane, for goodness sake). But criticism of the US is positively endless, there’s no need for me to pile onto that smoldering heap. And no one seems to want to acknowledge the obvious … the US doesn’t act alone, even when it appears that way for all intents and purposes. (Dr D’s comment the other day was spot on when he skewered Britain for finally publicly admitting it’s worried about being able to protect itself without US military support).
At the same time, any criticism of China is immediately labeled as xenophobic. Why is that?
tinfoilhattedcanuck: “Sigh. After 4 years of RussiaRussiaRussia! are the next four going to be a ramping up of ChinaChinaChina?”
I don’t see the similarity between the two but am open to being convinced.
Russia was peddled for the last 4 years as being so powerful they decided a US presidential election with only a six figure investment of US dollars on Facebook. If that were the case, all of our politicians, who spend billions on election campaigns, should have hired Russia to run their campaigns.
On the other hand, China has been given a free pass by most of the world for decades on, quite literally, everything they do.
The world ignores the Uighurs in China. No one has yet explained why these particular Muslims are unimportant and why their spiritual beliefs don’t matter. Anyone? Waiting …
The world blames Foxconn for Chinese workers committing suicide by throwing themselves out windows. Why not blame the Chinese government for allowing the working conditions that create an environment where their citizens are committing suicide? Shouldn’t the government implement regulations to protect labor rights?
The ‘belt and road’ initiative will wind up impoverishing many countries through onerous debt that can’t be paid back. Why isn’t anyone openly discussing the risk/benefits of this initiative for countries who struggle to care for their own citizens?
People have suggested that western countries should adopt China’s methods for controlling coronavirus since these methods appear to have been wildly successful. Are we seriously suggesting China’s level of control is beneficial for a healthy citizenry?
I recently read a comment that Trump “didn’t start a trade war with China, he ended the surrender.”
And in a weird twist of fate I find myself defending Trump’s actions on this. I fully support tariffs on China as a needed effort to regain control of monopolistic supply chains that leave the US at a distinct disadvantage.
On the other hand … I can’t remember the last time I was unable to purchase an “essential item” because Russia decided not to ship it to the US.
Response to WES, who was following up on John Day’s comment about our US election and the idea that no one, even on TAE, cares:
I continue to be astounded at the level of fraud taking place in this election. Some mornings over my first cup of coffee (reading TAE) I think, “Wow, this election is actually going to be overturned.”
Then I realize the chances of that happening are slim because “the powers that be” won’t allow that to happen. But if anyone thinks having Biden (aka Harris) in office will end this… y’all are under estimating Americans (see my previous comment).
The Trump Phenomenon is not just about Trump. If idiot leftest democrats think this is going away, they’ve got another think coming. Everyone … EVERY SINGLE PERSON … I know is utterly fed up with the radical left nonsense.
It might take years to shake out. I may not be alive to see it. But make no mistake. This will shake out. Forget about the current rantings of the “blue check” democrats, the bleating on MSM from both the left and the right coasts, and the whining background noise from the [large] urban areas dolloped around the country.
Drill down and take a close look at the breakdown of the voting in this country. Geographically, the vast majority of the US is red. And the vast majority of those red areas are the people growing food, generating energy, providing water, and actually WORKING to keep things going.
Think those blue dollops are important? Think that the big tech and the big finance and the big healthcare “GDP” that those areas generate are important? Really?
What goes around, comes around. It be comin’ around.
Like I said, I may be dead by the time this shakes out, but do not underestimate Americans. We cut our teeth on revolution (no offense to Britain intended).
phoenixvoice: your entire comment was thoughtful, well written, and quite lovely. Thank you for taking the time to post it. Quote: “I could make a call to revolution — but I don’t have to, because the seeds of destruction of the current status quo are already all around us.”
I agree.
There’s this rather fascinating idea held by many that the majority of Americans are represented by the people you see on Twitter, Real Housewives of wherever, HGTV (house flips), our TV advertisements, our political leadership (cough, cough, hairball coming up), those in the top 10% living extravagantly in 5,000 sq foot houses, etc., etc. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
I read a comment once from a person who honestly believed Americans never hang their washing up to dry. That we only tumble dry our clothes. I remember thinking, just where did you get THAT idea?
Very [VERY] few Americans I’ve met are onboard with, or live their lives embracing, the pointless waste, the endless wars, the declining work ethic, the victimhood mantle, and all the other rubbish that is peddled as the “American People.” If you want to know Americans, you need to leave the coastal areas and turn off the TV.
PS … “Greece will insist in this week’s European Council on a European Union embargo on selling arms to Turkey.” As well they should. Erdogan is probably clinically insane. I have felt sorry for Greece for so many years. What a beautiful country that has become the whipping post for the European Union. My heart goes out to you.
Polder Dweller: “mandatory mask are responsible for runaway infections.” Too funny!! The first few weeks last spring I was good about my masks, hand sanitizer, hand washing, because I do live in NY after all.
Now days? I pick an old mask off the floor of the car, slap it on, head into the store. The other day I accidentally dropped my mask in the parking lot when I got out of the car, picked it up, put it on and went in the store. (In my own defense, it wasn’t raining so at least the pavement was dry).
Yours may be a valid observation that should be studied much more extensively so we can reach a reliable conclusion. Seems as valid as anything else we’re investing time in studying at this point.
Doc Robinson (thank you): “As far as I know, there was no intentional exposure, but in a randomized study both groups should ideally have similar demographics and similar enough exposure during their daily lives.”
If that is the case, researchers have failed to adequately eliminate one of the primary variables in the “study”. I’m looking forward to peer review.
Doc Robinson (again): “Young, healthy people will be intentionally exposed to the virus responsible for COVID-19 in a first-of-its kind ‘human challenge trial’, the UK government and a company that runs such studies announced on 20 October.”
Maybe it’s the lockdown, maybe the virus causes insanity. It seems we have lost our flipping minds.
Can I ask a stupid question that will likely put my level of ignorance on public display … in what manner were these two groups of guinea pigs, um, I mean people, exposed to the virus? How was it determined that exposure was equal for both groups? I’ve skimmed through some of the linked publications but haven’t seen this aspect described in any detail? (not going to bring up the ethical questions surrounding the exposure of people to what can be a deadly disease – hey wait a minute, I thought none of us can be safely exposed and that’s the justification for lockdowns?)
PS … from a few days ago … thank you for pointing out my math error, Doc Robinson. Appreciated. I dropped a zero in my calculations.
Is quarantining so bad? Yes … most of us don’t get paid, especially when it happens repeatedly over the course of 9 months. No paycheck = bad.
PCR tests appear to be useful for some situations but perhaps not this particular situation? It leaves one to wonder about the efficacy of other tests the public takes for granted. Strep throat comes to mind. Little kid at dr with a sore throat, throat culture done, it’s either positive for strep or negative. Why can’t covid testing work that way? (or … is the strep test actually useful for ITS purpose?)
Covid vaccination: mRNA vaccines that have never before been tested on humans, much less been studied to evaluate long-term impacts, are now being rolled out to the masses. For a disease that kills only a tiny percentage of the population. Anyone with a functioning brain cell can tell this is not a well- thought-out risk/reward scenario.
Excess deaths: if there have been 300,000 in the US to date, that is about 99 people per million (check my math). With at least 40% of those deaths in nursing home residents. So about 55 people per million excess deaths outside nursing homes (sorry to be blunt, but the people in nursing homes are typically much closer to death than the general population). Can we talk about that mRNA vaccine risk again? About the absolute destruction of small businesses? Extreme job loss?
A commenter (can’t remember who) asked the other day for a link that proves Cuomo sent covid positive people back into nursing homes. I watched the majority of Cuomo’s daily press releases last spring because I was essential staff (office environment) responsible for developing policies/procedures for reopening. Yes, Cuomo sent covid positive people back to nursing homes from the hospital. Cuomo also stated that a positive covid test could not be a reason to deny a new person entry into a nursing home. He did, however, mention that a nursing home could decline to admit a covid positive person if it was unable to take care of him/her.
As a person who has worked in the nonprofit industry for well over two decades (no, I don’t earn much), trust me when I tell you that no entity receiving government funds wants to tell the government they CAN’T do something. That simple statement invites scrutiny and the potential loss of ALL funding. So, yes, Cuomo’s decisions put people at risk. Likely his decisions outright killed people.
If you don’t believe me on this, go back and listen to Cuomo’s daily pressers. They’re so inspiring he’s won an Emmy.
BGrahamMD: “So, the question of whether PCR tests are reliable hinges on “reliable for what?” Are they reliable in telling us whether a person can currently infect others? No, they are not.”
But that’s precisely what they’re being used for. People are being quarantined for two weeks after testing positive. Everyone who has come in close contact with that person is also being quarantined. Example: my friend’s five year old granddaughter was quarantined at home for two weeks after ONE child in her classroom tested positive. If that child’s test wasn’t reliable in telling us the child could infect others, why is everyone quarantined?
People would be more willing to listen if what you said made logical sense.
“Are our politicians and “experts” complicit or are they simply incompetent?”
It’s a mixture of both. In the realm of “medical science” this type of nonsense has been taking place for decades. We typically don’t notice because it happens so slowly our attention wanders and we simply forget about it (the goal, of course). In the case of COVID the process has accelerated to warp speed, the topic is headline news every day, and we can actually SEE it happening.
Those of us who participate in the modern healthcare system at the absolute minimum possible are not terribly surprised, much less shocked by this.
