Random Political Thoughts Inc.

[Orlando Buffalo]

21 minutes ago, redtail hawk said:

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4129366-leprosy-cases-surging-in-central-florida-cdc/

 

another reason to avoid Fla...leper colonies.  would be funny if it wasn't so tragic.

I looked it up and the total cases in 2023 is 15 for the whole state. These articles are terribly written because it does not give a theory on rise or any usable info. I was actually concerned for a moment.

[Joe Ferguson forever]

6 minutes ago, Orlando Tim said:

I looked it up and the total cases in 2023 is 15 for the whole state. These articles are terribly written because it does not give a theory on rise or any usable info. I was actually concerned for a moment.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/8/22-0367_article

[Joe Ferguson forever]

looking to see if any data on masks and leprosy - not that I could find.  not suggesting floridians wear them but this seems like good advice:

Transmission | Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)

https://www.cdc.gov › leprosy › transmission

For general health reasons, avoid contact with armadillos whenever possible.

[The Frankish Reich]

28 minutes ago, Orlando Tim said:

I looked it up and the total cases in 2023 is 15 for the whole state. These articles are terribly written because it does not give a theory on rise or any usable info. I was actually concerned for a moment.

There is some hint that it may be related to immigration from countries in which it is endemic. Haiti is one such country. I'm not looking forward to the anti-immigrant backlash, but yes, we do need to be aware that these things may be related and discuss what that means for immigration law and policy and appropriate screening/public health responses.

Edited August 1, 2023 by The Frankish Reich

[Joe Ferguson forever]

6 minutes ago, The Frankish Reich said:

There is some hint that it may be related to immigration from countries in which it is endemic. Haiti is one such country. I'm not looking forward to the anti-immigrant backlash, but yes, we do need to be aware that these things may be related and discuss what that means for immigration law and policy and appropriate screening/public health responses.

The CDC published paper actually is making the opposite point:  that leprosy is now endemic in Fla.  Keep in mind the lead author is a soon to be intern in derm with an interest in world health and infectious diseases.  Think we should all wait and see what the experts in Leprosy disease think...of course, if they don't believe the experts, they're on their own to do their own research.

Edited August 1, 2023 by redtail hawk

[The Frankish Reich]

4 minutes ago, redtail hawk said:

of course, if you don't believe the experts, you're on your own to do their own research.

Don't know about you, but I'm starting a prophylactic course of ivermectin before my next trip to the Sunshine State.

[Joe Ferguson forever]

1 minute ago, The Frankish Reich said:

Don't know about you, but I'm starting a prophylactic course of ivermectin before my next trip to the Sunshine State.

i'm avoiding armadillos at all costs!  and anyone yelling "unclean" and ringing a bell.

Edited August 1, 2023 by redtail hawk

[The Frankish Reich]

Just now, redtail hawk said:

i'm avoiding armadillos at all costs!

I hear they're good eatin

[JDHillFan]

6 minutes ago, redtail hawk said:

The CDC published paper actually is making the opposite point:  that leprosy is now endemic in Fla.  Keep in mind the lead author is a soon to be intern in derm with an interest in world health and infectious diseases.  Think we should all wait and see what the experts in Leprosy disease think...of course, if they don't believe the experts, they're on their own to do their own research.

If the leprosy experts suggest wearing a mask, will you? 

[Joe Ferguson forever]

3 minutes ago, JDHillFan said:

If the leprosy experts suggest wearing a mask, will you? 

if I were to do a house call on a leper I'd wear full gear.  Why take a risk.

[The Frankish Reich]

Just now, redtail hawk said:

if I were to do a house call on a leper I'd wear full gear.  Why take a risk.

Yeah, that 1-2 year course of treatment doesn't sound very appealing ...

[Joe Ferguson forever]

Just now, The Frankish Reich said:

Yeah, that 1-2 year course of treatment doesn't sound very appealing ...

but I never did house calls...

[B-Man]

 

Now, why is that ?

 

 

[Roundybout]

 

 

Not a big fan of the death penalty but in this case it’s well justified.

[Tommy Callahan]

6 hours ago, Roundybout said:

 

 

Not a big fan of the death penalty but in this case it’s well justified.

Agree but in cases like that, make it public so the rest of the hate filled heathens see what the outcome is.

 

 

Edited August 2, 2023 by Chris farley

[T&C]

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2023/08/02/canada-prime-minister-trudeau-wife-separation

[B-Man]

 

 

 

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[Wacka]

On 7/27/2023 at 10:48 AM, The Frankish Reich said:

Don't Muslims do this every day during Ramadan?

Weakest "hunger strike" ever.

I knew a Hindu Indian that taught English to diplomats kids in Kabul in the late 70s (before the USSR came in). He would go to parties on Embassy Row in Kabul on Friday nights (the Muslim holy day), The Islamic diplomats were the biggest drunks out of all  the diplomats. The holy police were all in Mosque on Friday evenings.

Edited August 3, 2023 by Wacka

[\GoBillsInDallas/]

11 hours ago, T&C said:

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2023/08/02/canada-prime-minister-trudeau-wife-separation