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USA, Republicans investing in science to lead the world in ivermectin research the cure-all of our generation.

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[–] Corvidae@lemmy.world 44 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I case you were wondering why some voters are confused.

“When it comes to ivermectin … it works,” Johnson said, proceeding to wave a stack of papers while claiming that there were dozens of studies proving the efficacy of ivermectin against the coronavirus.

Citations needed.

[–] mriormro@lemmy.zip 27 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] santa@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago

He should take it then.

[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 25 points 4 days ago (4 children)

They’re back to talking about Ivermectin because it’s an anti parasitic aren’t they? Because of the epidemic of parasitic infections across 45 states right now?

One can only hope….

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm very much not looking forward to the inevitable "See liberals? We were right! Ivermectin is a miracle cure".

[–] Archer@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

When taken in non-horse-sized doses and against parasites, possibly

Yeah, which is what makes the presence of a widespread parasite so frustrating, suspicious even

[–] TryingToBeGood@reddthat.com 9 points 4 days ago

hmm.... CDC says it's treated with antibiotics.

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Nah...

Peter Navarro had bought a million doses wanting to jack up the price and sell to hospitals.

His issue is Fauci stopped that grift, costing Navarro millions because he's probably still holding it.

He's still mad about that, and nothing will make it better except monetary reparations.

[–] savvie@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 days ago

GOP parasites amongst the worst of the lot

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 15 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I feel like it's a personality trained of Republicans these days that they can never back down, let something go, or admit they were wrong. They latched onto a random drug as a non-woke covid cure and now they're never going to give it up as a core tenant of their belief system

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Republicans these days

For conservatives and their party, it's been like this ever since I can remember.

With the Internet, no Fairness Doctrine, and people like Donvict at the helm of their party, it's just far more obvious now.

[–] lennybird@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Round table room of nazi strategists:

"we need to distract the public from Epstein files and failed Iran War, rising inflation. How can we further leverage this current outbreak?"

"just start persecuting Dr. Fauci, say ivermectin a bunch."

"Sold. Release talking-points to propaganda media."

[–] NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I think this is a big part: it's not (just) that every day republicans can't let old themes go. It's also that their handlers know "this one was a big hit, let's make a remix, that'll fire the old morons up".

[–] the_tab_key@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

One of my "friends" recently suggested that my father, 71 and dying of stage 4 cancer, should be taking ivermectin. Thanks for your help fuckwad.

Billybob had cancer and took some and it cleared right up.

[–] fyzzlefry@retrolemmy.com 5 points 3 days ago

I'm happy if they eat all they can.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Peter Navarro should shut up and be happy he's not rotting in prison.

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.cafe 3 points 3 days ago

Brain worms.

[–] wirebeads@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 days ago

Good. They should all triple dose themselves, 6 times daily. Fuck science and research right?

[–] savvie@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 days ago

“ivermectin’s for horses, it’s not for men…”

[–] Notyou@sopuli.xyz 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Is there any Ivermectin stock I can invest in before the next pandemic?