Deadly New Mexican Flu Virus Sparks Global Pandemic Fear

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Oooohhh, the conspiracy just got even more entertaining: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/panflu/news/feb1309funding.html

Feb 13, 2009 (CIDRAP News) – With money for pandemic influenza preparedness stripped from a huge economic stimulus bill that appears headed for final congressional approval, public health advocates say they have to look to the regular budgeting process for the next chance to get some pandemic funding.

The House of Representatives had included $900 million in pandemic preparedness funds in its version of the massive stimulus package, but it appeared that all but $50 million was removed by the conference committee that ironed out differences between the House and Senate versions, said Richard Hamburg, government relations director for the nonpartisan, nonprofit group Trust for America’s Health (TFAH).

The House passed the $787 billion compromise bill this afternoon by a vote of 246-183, with no Republican support, the New York Times reported. The story said the Senate was expected to approve the measure this evening.

The $50 million left in the bill, listed as a Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, is for improving information technology security at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Hamburg said. The sums removed included $420 million for pandemic flu and $430 million for biomedical advanced research and development, he reported.

Who the hell needs volcano and pandemic flu research?

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I am guessing that if this turns into something, or not, for now, it will keep people from organizing in large groups, because they will be afraid of disease. Hmmm…no tea parties for example. This is of particular benefit to our government.

[Ricechex]

I am guessing that if this turns into something, or not, for now, it will keep people from organizing in large groups, because they will be afraid of disease. Hmmm…no tea parties for example. This is of particular benefit to our government.

[Ricechex]

I am guessing that if this turns into something, or not, for now, it will keep people from organizing in large groups, because they will be afraid of disease. Hmmm…no tea parties for example. This is of particular benefit to our government.

[Ricechex]

I am guessing that if this turns into something, or not, for now, it will keep people from organizing in large groups, because they will be afraid of disease. Hmmm…no tea parties for example. This is of particular benefit to our government.

[Ricechex]

I am guessing that if this turns into something, or not, for now, it will keep people from organizing in large groups, because they will be afraid of disease. Hmmm…no tea parties for example. This is of particular benefit to our government.

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[quote=4plexowner]
partypup – you aren’t paying attention to my posts in general – I am one of the gloomiest posters on this board

I try not to say things like, “we’re all fucking doomed…”[/quote]

Then we have something in common, 4Plex. I think that’s pretty clear from my earlier post in this chain:

“I don’t believe in an apocalypse, and I don’t believe the people in this country are all doomed to die and fail. I think our priorities are about to be re-adjusted on a massive scale, and some may see that as apocalyptic. I just see it as “change you can believe in”.

Does that really sound like I think we’re all doomed? Trust me, if I thought we were due for an apocalypse the last thing I would be doing is spending my valuable, remaining pre-apocalyptic years pushing paper as a lawyer!

[quote=4plexowner]because it tends to turn people off and they stop thinking[/quote]

That’s unfortunate, but if people choose to stop thinking that’s their problem – it’s not my concern.

[partypup]

[quote=4plexowner]
partypup – you aren’t paying attention to my posts in general – I am one of the gloomiest posters on this board

I try not to say things like, “we’re all fucking doomed…”[/quote]

Then we have something in common, 4Plex. I think that’s pretty clear from my earlier post in this chain:

“I don’t believe in an apocalypse, and I don’t believe the people in this country are all doomed to die and fail. I think our priorities are about to be re-adjusted on a massive scale, and some may see that as apocalyptic. I just see it as “change you can believe in”.

Does that really sound like I think we’re all doomed? Trust me, if I thought we were due for an apocalypse the last thing I would be doing is spending my valuable, remaining pre-apocalyptic years pushing paper as a lawyer!

[quote=4plexowner]because it tends to turn people off and they stop thinking[/quote]

That’s unfortunate, but if people choose to stop thinking that’s their problem – it’s not my concern.

[partypup]

[quote=4plexowner]
partypup – you aren’t paying attention to my posts in general – I am one of the gloomiest posters on this board

I try not to say things like, “we’re all fucking doomed…”[/quote]

Then we have something in common, 4Plex. I think that’s pretty clear from my earlier post in this chain:

“I don’t believe in an apocalypse, and I don’t believe the people in this country are all doomed to die and fail. I think our priorities are about to be re-adjusted on a massive scale, and some may see that as apocalyptic. I just see it as “change you can believe in”.

Does that really sound like I think we’re all doomed? Trust me, if I thought we were due for an apocalypse the last thing I would be doing is spending my valuable, remaining pre-apocalyptic years pushing paper as a lawyer!

[quote=4plexowner]because it tends to turn people off and they stop thinking[/quote]

That’s unfortunate, but if people choose to stop thinking that’s their problem – it’s not my concern.

[partypup]

[quote=4plexowner]
partypup – you aren’t paying attention to my posts in general – I am one of the gloomiest posters on this board

I try not to say things like, “we’re all fucking doomed…”[/quote]

Then we have something in common, 4Plex. I think that’s pretty clear from my earlier post in this chain:

“I don’t believe in an apocalypse, and I don’t believe the people in this country are all doomed to die and fail. I think our priorities are about to be re-adjusted on a massive scale, and some may see that as apocalyptic. I just see it as “change you can believe in”.

Does that really sound like I think we’re all doomed? Trust me, if I thought we were due for an apocalypse the last thing I would be doing is spending my valuable, remaining pre-apocalyptic years pushing paper as a lawyer!

[quote=4plexowner]because it tends to turn people off and they stop thinking[/quote]

That’s unfortunate, but if people choose to stop thinking that’s their problem – it’s not my concern.

[partypup]

[quote=4plexowner]
partypup – you aren’t paying attention to my posts in general – I am one of the gloomiest posters on this board

I try not to say things like, “we’re all fucking doomed…”[/quote]

Then we have something in common, 4Plex. I think that’s pretty clear from my earlier post in this chain:

“I don’t believe in an apocalypse, and I don’t believe the people in this country are all doomed to die and fail. I think our priorities are about to be re-adjusted on a massive scale, and some may see that as apocalyptic. I just see it as “change you can believe in”.

Does that really sound like I think we’re all doomed? Trust me, if I thought we were due for an apocalypse the last thing I would be doing is spending my valuable, remaining pre-apocalyptic years pushing paper as a lawyer!

[quote=4plexowner]because it tends to turn people off and they stop thinking[/quote]

That’s unfortunate, but if people choose to stop thinking that’s their problem – it’s not my concern.

[partypup]

[quote=flu_aka_idiot_saver]You know, I was only half joking. I hope you’re not taking john titor too seriously. It’s not going to be the end of the world.[/quote]

I completely agree, Flu (and pls don’t change your name!). The end of the world is not coming anytime soon, and if it were I wouldn’t be spending so much time posting on a blog. Wouldn’t be the most valuable use of time.

But I did like what this John Titor/mystery poster had to say about selflessness, charity and the ability to work together. I don’t disregard the message simply because the source is dubious.

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[quote=flu_aka_idiot_saver]You know, I was only half joking. I hope you’re not taking john titor too seriously. It’s not going to be the end of the world.[/quote]

I completely agree, Flu (and pls don’t change your name!). The end of the world is not coming anytime soon, and if it were I wouldn’t be spending so much time posting on a blog. Wouldn’t be the most valuable use of time.

But I did like what this John Titor/mystery poster had to say about selflessness, charity and the ability to work together. I don’t disregard the message simply because the source is dubious.

[partypup]

[quote=flu_aka_idiot_saver]You know, I was only half joking. I hope you’re not taking john titor too seriously. It’s not going to be the end of the world.[/quote]

I completely agree, Flu (and pls don’t change your name!). The end of the world is not coming anytime soon, and if it were I wouldn’t be spending so much time posting on a blog. Wouldn’t be the most valuable use of time.

But I did like what this John Titor/mystery poster had to say about selflessness, charity and the ability to work together. I don’t disregard the message simply because the source is dubious.

[partypup]

[quote=flu_aka_idiot_saver]You know, I was only half joking. I hope you’re not taking john titor too seriously. It’s not going to be the end of the world.[/quote]

I completely agree, Flu (and pls don’t change your name!). The end of the world is not coming anytime soon, and if it were I wouldn’t be spending so much time posting on a blog. Wouldn’t be the most valuable use of time.

But I did like what this John Titor/mystery poster had to say about selflessness, charity and the ability to work together. I don’t disregard the message simply because the source is dubious.

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