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Blumancru

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57. I think this is deliberate

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 10:05 AM

Jun 19

The intention may be to weaken and sideline the US in any way they can, while Putin reassembles (or at least tries to reassemble) the Russian Empire.
It may be an intention to reduce the world population. The resources of the world will last much longer with fewer people. AI is around to run a lot of the mundane things, so all of us will not be needed.
The future is shaping up to be a cross between The Handmaid’s Tale and Max Max.

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Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional [View all] demmiblue Jun 18 OP

Too stupid to know UpInArms Jun 18 #1

Very recent history................ Lovie777 Jun 19 #52

With great freedumb comes great culpability... RockRaven Jun 18 #2

Barrack conditions increase spread of respiratory illnesses perdita9 Jun 18 #3

I believe we all consider them pro-death! ananda Jun 18 #24

And? This shit is what Republicans want. The regime can't blame it on anyone but themselves when the GOP Karasu Jun 18 #4

Sounds like a self-made major security issue to me MoseShrute Jun 18 #5

FAFO Redux Bo Zarts Jun 18 #6

The leaders FA, the trainees FO. JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 19 #49

I wish we had known the acronym FAFO when I was in Basic Training in 1968! Bo Zarts Jun 19 #58

This is late in the season for flu. Sanity Claws Jun 18 #7

They are all in close proximity to each other. LisaL Jun 18 #17

Possibly, but flu doesn't go a way... paleotn Jun 18 #22

Calendars are a man-made construct. Diseases, not so much. littlemissmartypants Jun 18 #25

I Got My First Flu Shot MissouriDem47 Jun 18 #8

MAGA at work, weakening military preparedness. Martin68 Jun 18 #9

No one could have foreseen this. Jim__ Jun 18 #10

And the history of vaccination in the military goes back to the Revolutionary War. the nelm Jun 19 #50

That happened right here where I live in NY Historic NY Jun 19 #54

Coming soon: Hegseth force-feeds Lackland AFB with ivermectin (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jun 18 #11

Way to protect the troops -- and keep them in readiness. A SecDef who does neither should be impeached. eppur_se_muova Jun 18 #12

My feelings exactly. LisaL Jun 18 #15

If they can get close enough to the Iranian soldiers, they can cough all over them ... eppur_se_muova Jun 18 #19

Got, carry, spread... die. Can they or anyone close to them feel safe when they are potentially vectors of harm? littlemissmartypants Jun 18 #26

Sad to see US troops having the attitude of teenagers--ie. It can't affect me!! riversedge Jun 18 #28

There was a reason that vaccine was mandatory before Hegseth LisaL Jun 19 #56

Depleted weapons, sick troops, underfed ship personnel, an addled Prez and his numbskulls. What could go wrong! chowder66 Jun 18 #13

Almost makes you wonder if the Russians or some other clever enemy calimary Jun 18 #29

It's almost like there is a connection between being un-vaccinated LisaL Jun 18 #14

Who else here knew this was going to happen Figarosmom Jun 18 #16

Anybody with half a brain? LisaL Jun 18 #18

The level of stupidity in the United States is increasing geometrically thanks NoMoreRepugs Jun 18 #20

Pasteur would not be pleased ... SorellaLaBefana Jun 18 #21

This at a time when mRNA technology is creating a revolution in vaccines. paleotn Jun 18 #23

My son, a mechanical engineer UpInArms Jun 19 #55

Pete Sez..... Sane1 Jun 18 #27

The arrogance of this SOB vapor2 Jun 18 #30

What a fucking dumbshit Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 18 #31

Washington immediately came to mind when I read this. BadgerMom Jun 19 #41

There's a reason the flu vaccine was made mandatory after the Spanish Flu over 100 years ago. COL Mustard Jun 18 #32

For all we know he is using ivermectin. LisaL Jun 18 #39

MaddowBlog-Two months after Hegseth's regressive move, Air Force base faces major flu outbreak LetMyPeopleVote Jun 18 #33

If they don't restore the mandate, it will be FAR worse next year. pat_k Jun 18 #34

Yes, of course. LisaL Jun 18 #38

Nothing to see here! Aussie105 Jun 18 #35

The inmates are in charge of the asylum. TomSlick Jun 18 #36

I remember quite well having the flu in 1977. I was in my twenties. Grammy23 Jun 18 #37

Betcha dollars to donuts Kegsbreath made sure HE has been vaccinated Seinan Sensei Jun 18 #40

of course just like RFK Jr dave99 Jun 19 #44

only 40 percent decided to take the flu vax. maybe the 60 percent wanted to prove how tough they are, how maga they are, orleans Jun 19 #42

Can't fix Stupid ! dave99 Jun 19 #43

Lackland AFB is where new recruits come to get basic training. I was there in the suimmer of 1969. patphil Jun 19 #45

Basic was a great experience purr-rat beauty Jun 19 #59

The 2 sergents in charge of our dorm were pretty nice guys. I could see they had to work at being hard asses. patphil Jun 19 #60

Our progression to shithole status is right on schedule. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 19 #46

It's almost like everything this administration does... Orrex Jun 19 #47

So much for operational readiness Old Crank Jun 19 #48

I thought the flu all went away with Easter and the heat. Gosh........... Bengus81 Jun 19 #51

I'll bet that majority of the cult administration have taking their shots........... Lovie777 Jun 19 #53

I think this is deliberate Blumancru Jun 19 #57

Hegseth is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote Jun 19 #61

MaddowBlog-As Air Force base faces flu outbreak, military eyes exceptions to Hegseth's vaccine policy LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #62

Remember these anti-vax fools crowing about how all of us taking travelingthrulife Thursday #63