Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s two-day Senate confirmation hearings have left no doubt: he is entirely unqualified to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His testimony failed to sway opinions in his favor, instead reinforcing long-standing concerns about his suitability for the role.  

 

One of the most glaring issues was his continued refusal to disavow the debunked claim that vaccines cause autism. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence disproving any link, Kennedy remained evasive when asked for a clear statement. When pressed directly on the matter, he hedged, saying, “If you show me data, I will be the first person to assure the American people that they need to take those vaccines.” Senator Bernie Sanders, usually on the opposing side of Kennedy’s politics, confronted him with established facts:

 

“The evidence is there. Vaccines do not cause autism. Do you agree with that?” Rather than acknowledge the scientific consensus, Kennedy dodged the question, claiming he wouldn’t enter the HHS with “preordained” beliefs before being cut off by a frustrated senator.  

 

His refusal to accept facts didn’t stop there. When presented with direct evidence from Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician and Republican from Louisiana, proving that childhood vaccines don’t contribute to autism, Kennedy still defended his years of spreading skepticism. He insisted his past claims about vaccines and autism were not unfounded, despite years of scientific research proving otherwise.  

 

Beyond vaccines, Kennedy’s disregard for science extends to his stance on COVID-19 vaccines, which he continues to undermine even though data shows they have saved millions of lives. It is reasonable to question scientific developments, but Kennedy has spent much of his career pushing misinformation, often in ways that could discourage people from taking life-saving vaccines. The consequences of such rhetoric are real—people may forgo vaccinations, increasing their risk of preventable diseases.  

 

Conveniently, Kennedy’s relentless attacks on the pharmaceutical industry also align with the interests of trial lawyers, providing ammunition for lawsuits against drug companies. While scrutiny of Big Pharma is necessary at times, his approach has consistently leaned into conspiracy-driven narratives rather than evidence-based critiques.  

 

His embrace of conspiracy theories doesn’t stop at health topics. Kennedy has questioned the widely accepted facts about the 9/11 attacks and has even suggested that electromagnetic radiation from Wi-Fi alters DNA and is linked to cancer—claims that have no credible scientific backing. These beliefs raise serious concerns about his ability to lead an agency where decisions should be based on rigorous scientific evaluation.  

 

While Kennedy does advocate for healthier lifestyles through diet and exercise, his extreme and unfounded views far outweigh any positive contributions. Running a major federal health agency requires the ability to make informed decisions based on science, not personal theories or debunked claims.  

 

For the sake of public health, the Senate must reject Kennedy’s nomination and ensure the country’s top health agency is led by someone who respects and upholds scientific truth.

 

Based on a report by NYP 2025-02-05

 

 

Ya don’t say……elect a fraud and you will get fraudsters.only the best people he said…..

That he questions the present healthcare system as a farce, proves he's more than capable IMHO.

I expect that he will be appointed.

 

The threat of "primary deselection" to any Republican Senator who votes no will be enough.

 

The new look USA will continue to spiral into chaos.

Unfit and unqualified are the criterias for Trump's cabinet. He need ring kissers and those who can grovel lowest. 

He will be confirmed, that's all that matters. Tulsi and kash are next.'

President Trump learned from his mistake of his first administration.  Picking the party suggestions, and poor choices most of them were.  Realizing the party (also part of the problem / deep state) is, and never will be behind him.  So this time, he's picking who he wants, and trusts, hopefully to do a better job.

 

His party will approve his picks, as they know, being in is crosshairs, isn't the best career choice for their future.

 

If he fails, oh well, as he can do no worse than the Biden administration.  That's not even possible.   So far, in less than 3 weeks, he's done more good than the whole term of Biden.

 

Cost me over ฿1000, maybe, (first 2 weeks), but I'll take one for the team 

He may be unqualified, but dems, scientists, all the experts have failed the public. Trust in the institution will never be the same

21 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Cost me over ฿1000, maybe, (first 2 weeks), but I'll take one for the team

 

You should have hedged that by shorting Moderna.

 

17 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

You should have hedged that by shorting Moderna.

 

No sh!t 

 

We did buy 2 lots of land last year, and instant profit of about 40%, if we sold right away.   Also decided to stop bringing my pension in, via ATM, as it earns 4.99% (?), sitting in USA.  Figure if I crap out, wife can have brother transfer instantly out of my account to his (since we use same broker), then send to her.

 

Was a nice experiment last year, living on my pittance of a pension, and not touching my Soc Sec.   Anything better than the 1 ish % they give us here @ BBL. 🙄

 

On topic ... as always ... hopefully the doomsayers will be accurate, and tariffs will jack up inflation, and the lower exchange rate, if continues, will be off set by a nice COLA.

 

Saw a YT short yesterday, and didn't realize, prior to WW I & II, most govt spending, the whole damn budget almost, was financed by tariffs on imports.  WTF

 

How did it all turn the opposite so fast ?   Thieving bastards 🥵

 

2 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

How did it all turn the opposite so fast ?   Thieving bastards

 

I think the most telling statistic would be the percent of GDP consumed by the gub'ment back then, before we were funding illegals in hotels, generations of welfare families, and drag queen events in Lower Slobovia.

 

 

19 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

I think the most telling statistic would be the percent of GDP consumed by the gub'ment back then, before we were funding illegals in hotels, generations of welfare families, and drag queen events in Lower Slobovia.

All seemed manageable till the Vietnam War, when the realized how profitable war was.  I mean seriously, took 15+ years to lose a war, with a country the size of California.

 

All paid for by tax dollars they didn't have.   Then add Clinton, letting everyone & anyone, unqualified, to borrow money for homes, they couldn't pay for.

 

Then comes president cheney, oops, sorry, bush, and another 15 - 20 ish years of losing wars, all funded on borrowed money.

 

Then obama, bailing out clinton's mistake, instead of letting FDIC do it's thing.  Can't have the stockbrokers loosing money for their indiscretions. 

 

Then comes the idiot biden, selling out the tax payer, and sending more borrowed money everywhere.  Add all that up, and you're now 35T in the hole, and somehow, your credit isn't cancelled.   Go figure.

 

While the populous is making criminals heroes,  fighting over pronouns and President Trumps hair 

 

You can't make this sh!t up, and why I left when cheney, oops, I mean when bush was on the bridge of that sinking ship.

 

They got 12 yrs to straighten it out, before the 'One World Globalist' take over.  

This idiot was a junkie for over 15 years and to be left in charge of a health department is totally insane,But then again it is trump  we are dealing with.

4 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

All seemed manageable till the Vietnam War,

 

I think the Grassy Knoll was the start of the downward spiral(s).

 

Just now, impulse said:

 

I think the Grassy Knoll was the start of the downward spiral(s).

 

Yep ... showed what happens to anyone thinking about going against the defense contractors or the fed / central banking.

 

We'll have none of that ... anyone else got something to say ? 

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

Unfit and unqualified are the criterias for Trump's cabinet. He need ring kissers and those who can grovel lowest. 

After quite a lot of reflection I have come to the the conclusion that there are three main threads to the Trump government.

 

The first to get it into place. The MAGA phenomenon was created by appealing to a variety of groups and sentiments predominantly right wing: white supremacists, Christian nationalism, dislike of immigration, particularly by Latinos, all sorts of conspiracy theorists. These all combined to appeal to a large enough sector of the electorate to get Trump elected (just) and to win equally thin majorities in the House and Senate.

 

Second, Trump was the front man, and placed in the White House is able to pose and strut like a bizarre 21st century reimagined cross between Mussolini and Charlie Chaplin's "Great Dictator".

 

Third, those behind the throne (and they need a throne to hide behind) have an aim which is both simple and complex - to effectively destroy the current Federal Government structure (hence the chaos and disruption) to rebuild it to a new design, of their making, and to serve their interests.

 

I'm sure many will cry "conspiracy theory", well go ahead and shout, but are there any more plausible explanations for this deliberate chaos and disruption?

15 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said:

After quite a lot of reflection I have come to the the conclusion that there are three main threads to the Trump government.

 

The first to get it into place. The MAGA phenomenon was created by appealing to a variety of groups and sentiments predominantly right wing: white supremacists, Christian nationalism, dislike of immigration, particularly by Latinos, all sorts of conspiracy theorists. These all combined to appeal to a large enough sector of the electorate to get Trump elected (just) and to win equally thin majorities in the House and Senate.

 

Second, Trump was the front man, and placed in the White House is able to pose and strut like a bizarre 21st century reimagined cross between Mussolini and Charlie Chaplin's "Great Dictator".

 

Third, those behind the throne (and they need a throne to hide behind) have an aim which is both simple and complex - to effectively destroy the current Federal Government structure (hence the chaos and disruption) to rebuild it to a new design, of their making, and to serve their interests.

 

I'm sure many will cry "conspiracy theory", well go ahead and shout, but are there any more plausible explanations for this deliberate chaos and disruption?

In short, project 2025 to which Trump vehemently denied that he had anything to do with it. 

Not only does it prove that he's unfit to lead that department, it also proves that Congress and the Senate have bowed down to the leader to an extent not seen since the senators of ancient Rome bowing down to the emperor. And this certainly applies to his other bottom of the barrel pics that are nearly all highly unqualified.

 

It's truly pathetic and it's dangerous and alarming. 

And Trump et al attacked DEI demanding that all positions from top to bottom be based on "merit". Look at the list of massively unprepared, incompetent hacks that are going to have a real world destructive impact on US and the world... Hegseth? Couldn't ran an org about equal to a subway sandwich concession. RFK jr? no med training, conspiracy nut case heroin addict... Tulsi? Known as "Putin's sweetheart" in Russia. Could go on for pages and pages

IMHO RFK Jr. is not qualified to be second in command of a <deleted> heap.

Someone promoting raw milk while railing against vaccinations really needs to revisit third grade science and Pasteur. He is in no way qualified to lead a department that has anything to do with medicine.

4 hours ago, Tug said:

Ya don’t say……elect a fraud and you will get fraudsters.only the best people he said…..

Congress is full of them, that why they don't want him in, big pharma backed Pocahontas screaming at him, what a joke. The expose themselves daily. I hope he gets in.

31 minutes ago, Emdog said:

And Trump et al attacked DEI demanding that all positions from top to bottom be based on "merit". Look at the list of massively unprepared, incompetent hacks that are going to have a real world destructive impact on US and the world... Hegseth? Couldn't ran an org about equal to a subway sandwich concession. RFK jr? no med training, conspiracy nut case heroin addict... Tulsi? Known as "Putin's sweetheart" in Russia. Could go on for pages and pages

Trump and any mention of merit are as oxymoronic as anything the man could possibly say. He not only does possess merit, he never under any circumstances chooses a anybody to serve in his administration based on the concept of merit. It is always based on the concept of fealty, the willingness for one to sacrifices their standards, and bend down and kiss the ring, and do as he pleases.

 

Regardless of whether or not it's detrimental to the US interests. 

13 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Someone promoting raw milk while railing against vaccinations really needs to revisit third grade science and Pasteur. He is in no way qualified to lead a department that has anything to do with medicine.

 

So you're happy with the spendiest (by far) health care system with mediocre (at best) results that led the USA with 4% of the world's population to 16% of the world's reported Covid deaths?

 

And satisfied with the "don't look here" attitude when the rates of childhood autism (and other chronic childhood maladies) are spiking astronomically?

 

I'm sure not happy with it.

1 minute ago, impulse said:

 

So you're happy with the spendiest (by far) health care system with mediocre (at best) results that led the USA with 4% of the world's population to 16% of the world's reported Covid deaths?

 

And satisfied with the "don't look here" attitude when the rates of childhood autism (and other chronic childhood maladies) are spiking astronomically?

 

I'm sure not happy with it.

Not at all happy with it, however, there are plenty of people qualified to handle HHS responsibly. RFK is not one of them. Please stay on topic.

 

BTW: It is Trump that reinstated pharmas right to steal.

1 minute ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Please stay on topic.

 

What you're really saying is "toe the line".

 

 

Just now, impulse said:

What you're really saying is "toe the line".

The topic is: RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings Prove He’s Unfit to Lead HHS

The topic is not improving health care in the US. Literacy is important, even for Russian trolls.

Silly opinion piece.

 

RFK will do a great job. 

 

Trump is putting a great team together. 

 

All the Liberal tears do is confirm that. 

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

Silly opinion piece.

 

RFK will do a great job. 

 

Trump is putting a great team together. 

 

All the Liberal tears do is confirm that. 

And another silly opinion from Daddy Vlad.

5 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

The topic is: RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings Prove He’s Unfit to Lead HHS

The topic is not improving health care in the US. Literacy is important, even for Russian trolls.

 

How can the topic not be "improving health care in the US" if we're discussing his nomination to be head of HHS? 

 

If the topic is RFK Jr sucks, then you'd have a point.  That's what the OP is all about.

 

I disagree.  He'll be better than the fidiots who have given us high prices and poor results.