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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMcSally 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 dont 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 generations responsibility and the younger generations 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 lets 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
That an educated (?) adult does not know asymptomatic vs. asymmetric is pitiful.
CurtEastPoint
Mar 2020
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C_U_L8R
(45,003 posts)1. It must mean "Fox News Republicans"
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.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)2. I knew it! Picasso spread the virus.
He and his asymmetrical portraits.
Freethinker65
(10,024 posts)3. Thanks for the laugh!!
Cirque du So-What
(25,949 posts)4. One of my ears is lower than the other
Should I try to disguise my asymmetry to avoid being blamed for spreading VV?
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)5. STFU . . .
we need to be working together. But alas, republicans with nada compassion.
CurtEastPoint
(18,652 posts)6. That an educated (?) adult does not know asymptomatic vs. asymmetric is pitiful.
Pitiful. Two peas in a pod.
GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)7. Well, she's unintentionally right.
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.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,492 posts)8. Symmetrical people.
Are these people only found in Arizona?
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