Posted on 04/10/2020 8:36:51 PM PDT by rintintin
Surgeon General Jerome Adams has become the latest member of the Trump administration to raise eyebrows during remarks at the daily coronavirus briefings. Speaking to reporters on Friday, and directing his comments at communities of color, Adams spoke about the social distancing guidelines, encouraging everyone to adhere to them for the time being.
"If you must go out, maintain six feet of distance between you and everyone else and wear a mask if you're going to be within six feet of others. Wash your hands more often than you'd ever dreamed possible. Avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs. And call your friends and family, check in on your mother, she wants to hear from you, right now."
While Adams' advice was sound, it was the next part of his speech that drew some criticism from viewers online. Specifically when he stated that "we need you to this, if not for yourself, then for your Abuela."
"Do it for your granddaddy," Adams continued. "Do it for your big momma, do it for your pop-pop. We need you to understand, especially in communities of color, we need you to step up and help stop the spread so we can protect those who are most vulnerable."
Obviously, viewers couldn't wait to weigh in about the whole thing on Twitter.
Frederick Joseph ✔ @FredTJoseph Surgeon General Jerome Adams is a clown.
He said that Black and brown people need to “step up” and avoid alcohol and drugs during #COVID19.
Further perpetuating false narratives about our communities. America will always try to blame people of color.
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Wait. He’s black. So he’s got immunity, doesn’t he?
“He’s black. So he’s got immunity, doesn’t he?”
No. Because Trump
Some people cannot WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE UTTERS A BUZZ WORD.
They LOVE playing VICTIMS.
It’s sick.
How many times a day can you be insulted, for God’s sake.
Big Momma...grow up
Does he have a Fauci Immunity Card?
If he was a well-established Liberal, yes. However, he’s Military and serving under President Trump so, he has all the immunity of Justice Clarence Thomas. That is, none.
That Alcindor woman should care about her weight, before throwing stones.
Burl Ives resents that Big Daddy was left out.
That doesn’t seem fair.
That Alcindor woman should care about her weight,
Good point. She’s kind of a “Big Momma” from Central Casting.
Poor guy.
I just watched the SG and that passage...He was talking to a specific audience. If he thinks that is the way to get the message to them...well good....
Does everyone have to get pushed out of shape over every little thing>
Oh for heaven’s sake! In the South, mothers have often been called Mama and grandmothers Big Mama. Rolls eyes, more proof media looks for things to label racism with intent to divide.
They were talking about how brown and black appear to be unusually high risks for this virus.
This wonderful Surgeon General said he would try to get some answers. He came up with some ideas that he extrapolated from his research...AND THEY COME DOWN ON HIM LIKE ANTS ON A SNICKERS BAR.
My goodness some people are such sensitive snowflakes!
I seem to remember a movie called Big Momma’s House. Did that movie raise eyebrows?
Twitter SJWers were calling him “Uncle Tom” today.
Agreed. Some folks look for excuses to be offended.
They will never let you leave the Plantation!
So he’s not down with the struggle because President Dr. Trump is his boss?
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