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There is alas no cure for stupidity

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MawB Fri 24-Apr-20 07:19:25

US President Donald Trump has been lambasted by the medical community after suggesting research into whether coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body.
He also appeared to propose irradiating patients' bodies with UV light, an idea dismissed by a doctor at the briefing.
Another of his officials had moments earlier said sunlight and disinfectant were known to kill the infection.
Mr Trump's own public health agencies (unsurprisingly) warn against bleach as a medicine.

MawB Fri 24-Apr-20 08:47:43

Come off it sodapop, there were no racist sentiments in Brunette’s reservations about the sanity of those who voted him in and are still vociferously denying CV19. (Or indeed the fragrant, but bird brained Kelly Anne Conway who publicly seemed to think it had been preceded by CVs 1-18 gringrin )

mary51 Fri 24-Apr-20 08:47:22

When I read the OP an hour ago I told my husband who said it must be 'fake news' and he immediately checked the papers to see it was true!!

vampirequeen Fri 24-Apr-20 08:45:26

We're English. We mock everyone including ourselves.

Grandmafrench Fri 24-Apr-20 08:44:01

You cannot even debate this dangerous nonsense.......as kitty says, there are no words. Oh, hang on, I have one
CERTIFIABLE !!!!!!

Laughterlines Fri 24-Apr-20 08:43:20

I should get the bus and go to Tesco for more thick bleach . I will push in at the front of the queue as I am in shielded group but I am bit busy today drilling holes in my head to let the virus out. Decisions decisions

sodapop Fri 24-Apr-20 08:42:29

I get tired of people thinking its ok to collectively mock Americans. It wouldn't happen unchallenged with any other group of people.

Brunette10 Fri 24-Apr-20 08:40:35

Thank you Marydoll - I did actually think the same - thanks again!

vampirequeen Fri 24-Apr-20 08:38:44

I think you're looking for racism where none existed.

Blinko Fri 24-Apr-20 08:37:46

Of course not, Brunette10. After all, some Americans are on the streets waving banners and demanding the right to get back to 'normal', protesting that C19 is some sort of hoax...

These are the people that voted for this lunatic. The depressing thing is, there seem to be so many of them.

Ohmother Fri 24-Apr-20 08:37:07

It’s like the kings new clothes! No one close to him seems to recognise his delusional behaviour. ?

Marydoll Fri 24-Apr-20 08:35:31

Oh dear, I'm sure Brunette was not intending to be racist! sad
Some people are so quick to jump on posters.

vampirequeen Fri 24-Apr-20 08:32:43

People died by ingesting fish tank cleaner when he said that a malaria drug would help (apparently both contain the same chemical but mixed with other, vastly different chemicals). How much worse will it be when they start injecting disinfectant into their bodies?

Brunette10 Fri 24-Apr-20 08:31:51

Sorry everyone - this is def not a racist post - oh dear I seem to be in trouble again sad.

Laughterlines Fri 24-Apr-20 08:31:47

Taking bets on when first person is admitted to hospital (if they have medical insurance) in USA as they believe every bit of rubbish that comes out of that idiot’s mouth. Lock him up somebody PLEASE

sodapop Fri 24-Apr-20 08:30:14

Another sweeping generalisation Brunette10 America is like any other country with its party divisions. Could be construed as a racist post.

Hetty58 Fri 24-Apr-20 08:28:59

The really troubling thing is that so many people have put their faith in him. Close your mind and you can believe anything, it seems. I despair!

Laughterlines Fri 24-Apr-20 08:28:26

So is value bleach ok or does it have to be Domestos and do you inject yourself before or after you swallow your sunlamp

Brunette10 Fri 24-Apr-20 08:13:07

Surely this must mean that most Americans are like Trump - i.e. not quite the full shilling. They put him there shock

notnecessarilywiser Fri 24-Apr-20 08:12:25

Kudos to the reporter who reminded the Donald that the briefings were meant to be giving the people of America information and advice, not speculation about what might be a good idea. Not surprising that DT's response was to tell him he was "fake", but thank goodness some have the sense to publicly challenge him.

tanith Fri 24-Apr-20 08:06:50

I can’t believe that all those scientists officials and doctors who join him in his daily bulletins don’t actually burst out laughing at some of his suggestions or simply stand up and say NO Mr. President that’s ridiculous. How they keep a straight face I have no idea.

NannyJan53 Fri 24-Apr-20 08:05:04

I just heard that on the radio news at 8.00am! I was so gobsmacked I won't say what I said smile. I had to rush upstairs and tell my Partner!

Curlywhirly Fri 24-Apr-20 07:56:49

He really is not well and quite delusional - his quotes and tweets are getting more bizarre by the day. Remember the recent visit he made to a lab, where he said his uncle had been a scientist, and it must run in the family, as he really, really, did understand what scientist at the lab were doing. As if!!!! He's as mad as a box of frogs.

Nannytopsy Fri 24-Apr-20 07:56:29

Gagajo you beat me to it! I was going to suggest that Mr Trump take the injection too!

Esspee Fri 24-Apr-20 07:55:19

@GagaJo Well said! I second the motion.

Maybelater2020 Fri 24-Apr-20 07:53:48

I am still gobsmaked at those who voted him into office and still support him.