Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Democrats are undermining faith in the life-saving vaccine
New York Post ^ | December 7, 2020

Posted on 12/08/2020 2:48:14 PM PST by nickcarraway

“They’re called the Bravest, not the Smartest,” cracked one FDNY member, referring to firefighters who say they will refuse the COVID vaccine. Whatever the reason, that’s the city’s sworn protectors adding to the public’s risks.

As The Post’s Sara Dorn reports, a poll found that 55 percent of FDNY firefighters say they’ll skip the shot. First responders are to be offered the vaccine early on, but union boss Andrew Ansbro says some members “don’t want to be on the front of the line.”

He notes that 35 percent were already exposed to the virus and thus think they don’t need the shot. Wrong: They can still get reinfected — and so spread the bug.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS:
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-42 next last

1 posted on 12/08/2020 2:48:14 PM PST by nickcarraway
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Let blacks go first. Then see what happens.


2 posted on 12/08/2020 2:49:32 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: DIRTYSECRET

I think Congress should go first!!


3 posted on 12/08/2020 2:51:20 PM PST by MagUSNRET ((" I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of he night"))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Since the vaccine uses novel technology, I’ll let others try it first.


4 posted on 12/08/2020 2:51:41 PM PST by Brian Griffin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

I don’t think anyone will be able to dodge this if they
follow-up as I suspect.

If you want to buy food or conduct business anywhere outside
the home, you’ll have to have proof you had the vaccine.

This ignores the fact that it was stated by someone in the know
a day or so ago, that getting the vaccine still doesn’t mean
you can’t pass it on.

I mean, these folks are either mental basket cases or there
is something very sinister about this thing they aren’t
fessing up about.


5 posted on 12/08/2020 2:53:00 PM PST by DoughtyOne (I'm calling for terrorist and criminal reform. Defund them now.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MagUSNRET

The scientists should go first, their managers second and their children third and fourth.


6 posted on 12/08/2020 2:53:11 PM PST by Brian Griffin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
Wrong: They can still get reinfected

Is this true?

7 posted on 12/08/2020 2:55:09 PM PST by frogjerk
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

I want the politicians, all of them, and their children to have the shot, live on tv, at noon!


8 posted on 12/08/2020 2:58:11 PM PST by Terry L Smith
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Brian Griffin

“Since the vaccine uses novel technology, I’ll let others try it first.”

Tens of thousands already have gone first.


9 posted on 12/08/2020 3:01:57 PM PST by LouieFisk
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

He notes that 35 percent were already exposed to the virus and thus think they don’t need the shot. Wrong: They can still get reinfected — and so spread the bug.
**********
1. Show us where it has been proved that you can get reinfected. Real proof.
2. If you can get reinfected, how can the vaccine work?


10 posted on 12/08/2020 3:11:06 PM PST by Socon-Econ (adical Islam, )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Socon-Econ

Is it true the vaccine only works three to six months?


11 posted on 12/08/2020 3:12:35 PM PST by nickcarraway
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
As I understand it, the mRNA vaccine uses the host/patient intercellular genetic machinery (in this case host ribosomes) to generate the antigen that will then begin the immune response.

And, the host ribosomes need to be tricked into generating the china virus antigens by the messenger RNA (from the shot) that, itself, needs to be tricked into entering cell wall membranes, and then the newly manufactured antigens need to find their way outside the cell where they can wake up the adaptive immune system.

The above is simplistic (possibly in error, so corrections invited), but the overall point is that a vaccine with all of these potential failure nodes had never been let loose on a population before.

Maybe it's the greatest advancement ever, and I hope so.

That said, I'm not in a huge hurry.

.

12 posted on 12/08/2020 3:15:10 PM PST by Seaplaner
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Socon-Econ

“If you can get reinfected, how can the vaccine work?”

The vaccine gives you resistance to the effects of the virus when it comes in contact with it, not getting it.


13 posted on 12/08/2020 3:16:04 PM PST by LouieFisk
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Is it true the vaccine only works three to six months?
*******
If so, it would be the most useless vaccine ever. So useless that even the Democrats would eventually admit it.


14 posted on 12/08/2020 3:17:52 PM PST by Socon-Econ (adical Islam, )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

“Is it true the vaccine only works three to six months?”

Haven’t seen that anywhere.
But since just the yearly generic flus have updated shots eaach year, it wouldn’t surprise me if a covid booster didn’t come along in a few years.


15 posted on 12/08/2020 3:19:04 PM PST by LouieFisk
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: MagUSNRET

If Congress goes first, America can’t lose. If they all live, the vaccine is safe; if they all die, the country is safe.


16 posted on 12/08/2020 3:22:00 PM PST by Mr. Lucky
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

These NY firemen are cowards.

They’re not getting the vaccine because they are afraid. A fireman’s duty has always been to bravely protect the people that they serve, but instead these guys say to hell with them.


17 posted on 12/08/2020 3:22:25 PM PST by OVERTIME (Tammie Lee Haynes)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
Look at the title. We are supposed to have faith in a unproven vaccine that has not save one life yet. While repurposing existing drugs like ivermectin or hydroxychlorquine is off limits.
18 posted on 12/08/2020 3:32:58 PM PST by Widget Jr
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

i dont care who takes it

if they decide they want it or need it, fine

they got to decide

i’m not

i decide to say NO


19 posted on 12/08/2020 3:33:53 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Terry L Smith

I’m willing to bed any politician getting the vaccine on camera is not getting the same vaccine as everyone else. I know I sure won’t be getting it. Not after what I read from noted virologists v political hack doctors.


20 posted on 12/08/2020 3:35:38 PM PST by little sis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-42 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson