Do you not know what past tense is? Do I really need to explain basic grammar?
I know exactly what past tense is. You SAID (SAID is a past tense word BTW) that measles WAS (PAST TENSE #2) a practically eliminated (PAST TENSE the third) disease. Any other lessons on grammar for you today?
Ah, so you understood my statement, and just intentionally twisted my words. Got it.