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yellowcanine

(35,699 posts)
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:50 AM Mar 2020

McSally blames "asymmetric people" for spreading coronavirus.

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/03/asymmetric-people-are-spreading-this-virus-gops-martha-mcsally-bungles-blame-for-covid-19-on-fox-news/

Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) began pointing fingers for the spread of the coronavirus, but she botched her blame.

The Arizona Republican appeared on “Fox & Friends,” where she begged Americans to take part in social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, which can be spread by people who are infected but don’t show any symptoms.

“I am begging them, their grandparents saved the world from tyranny, the greatest generation is at risk right now,” McSally said. “It is my generation’s responsibility and the younger generation’s responsibility to listen, to stay home, to stay away from other people.”

McSally apparently wanted to warn that asymptomatic individuals can still spread the virus, which is why social distancing is so important to slowing its spread.

“Asymmetric people are spreading this virus,” McSally said. “If they keep spreading it fast, the nursing home workers, nurses and doctors are going to get it, and it could overwhelm our health care industry. America is amazing but we need to do our part. Do your part, young people, stay home, stay away from people and let’s save the greatest generation.”


Maybe she meant ISIS, which practices asymmetric warfare?
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McSally blames "asymmetric people" for spreading coronavirus. (Original Post) yellowcanine Mar 2020 OP
It must mean "Fox News Republicans" C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #1
I knew it! Picasso spread the virus. bronxiteforever Mar 2020 #2
Thanks for the laugh!! Freethinker65 Mar 2020 #3
One of my ears is lower than the other Cirque du So-What Mar 2020 #4
STFU . . . Iliyah Mar 2020 #5
That an educated (?) adult does not know asymptomatic vs. asymmetric is pitiful. CurtEastPoint Mar 2020 #6
Well, she's unintentionally right. GoCubsGo Mar 2020 #7
Symmetrical people. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2020 #8

C_U_L8R

(45,003 posts)
1. It must mean "Fox News Republicans"
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:55 AM
Mar 2020

Cause they're the ones active propagandizing and legislating against every smart health measure. Shit, most of them don't even believe in the virus... because the president and his flaks told them not to.

Cirque du So-What

(25,949 posts)
4. One of my ears is lower than the other
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:01 AM
Mar 2020

Should I try to disguise my asymmetry to avoid being blamed for spreading VV?

CurtEastPoint

(18,652 posts)
6. That an educated (?) adult does not know asymptomatic vs. asymmetric is pitiful.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:16 AM
Mar 2020

Pitiful. Two peas in a pod.

GoCubsGo

(32,086 posts)
7. Well, she's unintentionally right.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:20 AM
Mar 2020

We are ALL asymmetric, even when it's not blatantly obvious. Lots of subtle differences between one's right and left sides. So, yes. Asymmetrical people are responsible for the virus spreading. That being said, this woman is an idiot. Arizona would be FAR better served by Mark Kelly. May they recognize this fact.

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