thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-05--5 Ways Americans Could Be “Encouraged” to Get a Covid Vaccine

As Pfizer and Moderna both rush a vaccine to market to fight the Covid-19 virus , will promises of returning to “ normal ” be enough to persuade people to take the quickly developed injection ?
This article isn ’ t about persuading you one way or the other about whether you should be vaccinated .
That is a matter for you , your family , and your physician to discuss .
It ’ s about the opinions of Americans , the legalities of mandating cooperation , what we know about the vaccine , and the tactics that could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s expected that the new coronavirus vaccines will be approved any day now .
Each vaccine is said to require two shots to confer immunity to the virus .
Pfizer requires two doses three weeks apart , and Moderna requires two doses four weeks apart .
About half of Americans are eager to be vaccinated .
According to a poll conducted by Pew Research , 51 % of American adults would immediately get a vaccine if it were available .
That , of course , means that nearly half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is something that they want to do right now .
This number has decreased from the first time the poll was taken .
Back in May , 72 % of American adults were on board with rolling up their sleeves as soon as possible Of course , this poll assumes that people will have a choice whether or not to be inoculated .
While half of the people surveyed want the injection , the other half do not .
And that ’ s where the controversy lies – should we have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr. Ron Paul spoke to The Huffington Post back in 2008 and said something as meaningful today as it was a dozen years ago .
Here are some of the immediate side effects .
Yasir Batalvi , a 24-year-old from Boston , volunteered to get the vaccine and received the two doses after signing a 22-page consent form .
He shared his experience with CNN : “ The actual injection felt , at first , just like a flu shot , which is basically just a little pinch in the side of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Once I left the hospital , that evening , the stiffness got a little bit worse .
It was definitely manageable , but you kind of don ’ t really feel like moving your arm too far above your shoulder .
But the side effects are pretty localized .
I mean , it ’ s just in the muscle in your arm .
And that ’ s about it .
It doesn ’ t really affect anything else and you feel fine.
” That was after the first dose .
But the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had some pretty significant symptoms after I got the second dose .
Once I got the second dose , I was fine while I was in the hospital .
But that evening was rough .
I mean , I developed a low-grade fever , and fatigue and chills , ” Batalvi said .
He said he was out for that day and evening , but he “ felt ready to go by the next morning.
” He said he called the study doctors to let them know about his symptoms .
They weren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouldn ’ t be either .
Feeling under the weather does not mean that you got Covid-19 from the vaccine — in fact , experts say having this kind of reaction shows that your body is responding the way it should , and it should not deter anyone from getting vaccinated or going back for their second dose .
( source Doctors have urged the CDC to be transparent about the fact that the side effects of the vaccine are “ not a walk in the park.
” Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s and Moderna ’ s Covid-19 vaccines require two doses at varying intervals .
As a practicing physician , she said she worries whether her patients will come back for a second dose because of the potentially unpleasant side effects they may experience after the first shot .
“ We really need to make patients aware that this is not going to be a walk in the park , ” Fryhofer said during a virtual meeting with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices , or ACIP , an outside group of medical experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also a liaison to the committee .
“ They are going to know they had a vaccine .
They are probably not going to feel wonderful .
But they ’ ve got to come back for that second dose… …One North Carolina woman in the Moderna study who is in her 50s said she didn ’ t experience a fever but suffered a bad migraine that left her drained for a day and unable to focus .
She said she woke up the next day feeling better after taking Excedrin but added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a day off after a second dose .
“ If this proves to work , people are going to have to toughen up , ” she said .
“ The first dose is no big deal .
And then the second dose will definitely put you down for the day for sure .
… You will need to take a day off after the second dose.
” ( source ) These are the immediate side effects but only time will tell if there are long-term side effects .
Does the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden has said that the vaccine will not be made mandatory on a federal level .
The thing is , these decisions are usually made on a state level .
Some government officials are already talking about mandating the vaccine .
Virginia State Health Commissioner , Dr. Norman Oliver , is all for mandatory Covid vaccinations .
Despite his health commissioner ’ s enthusiasm , Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has said he is not planning to mandate the vaccine at this time .
The Virginia health commissioner is not alone in his desire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York State Bar has also recommended it be mandatory for residents of the state .
All this being said , there doesn ’ t seem to be a direct plan to pass laws making people take the vaccine .
Can the government actually make people take a vaccine ?
Despite this law being in place , mandating the vaccine will probably not be the first method used by the government .
Will Americans be forced or persuaded ?
So what happens during a pandemic when there ’ s a vaccine that people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forcibly immunized against our will ?
It ’ s likely to be a much different approach than a SWAT team breaching your house in the middle of the night , holding down your family members , and stabbing them with syringes .
If a widespread push is made to get people to take this vaccine , it will likely be a case of making life difficult for those who opt-out and more pleasant for those who opt-in .
People are desperate to resume some kind of normalcy , which will certainly be part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we move into the second round of lockdowns , folks just want to have holidays with their families .
Millions have been pushed into poverty .
Mental health issues abound from the months of isolation .
It ’ s difficult to connect with others and people want to resume their lives .
And if that ’ s not enough to persuade them to roll up their sleeve for an injection , following are some of the possibilities that have been mentioned to “ encourage ” Americans to take the vaccine when it becomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take it to go to school .
Most states already require that children be vaccinated against polio , diphtheria , tetanus , and pertussis , measles , rumps , and rubella , chickenpox , and hepatitis B unless they hold an exemption that is valid in that state .
Exemptions are generally related to medical issues , religious beliefs , or personal philosophy .
It ’ s likely that a mandatory Covid vaccine for children to attend school would vary from state to state .
Children have generally not become very ill with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely than adults to contract it .
( There have , of course , been some exceptions . )
To some , that would indicate children did not need to undergo the risk of taking yet another vaccine .
Dr. Christine Turley , M.D.
, Pediatrics Specialist and vice-chair of research at Atrium Health Levine Children ’ s Hospital believes it could be beneficial .
And even if your kids are attending school via Zoom , it may not exempt them .
I spoke to one parent whose children are engaged in distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be setting foot on school property , they are still required to have proof that they are up to date on all required vaccinations .
Employers could insist that employees be vaccinated .
You could potentially lose your job if you refuse to take a vaccine that your employer has deemed mandatory .
Legal and public health expert Joanne Rosen , a senior lecturer in Health Policy and Management and the Center for Law and the Public ’ s Health , spoke about the topic of mandatory vaccinations with Public Health On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reiss , a law professor at the University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco , told TODAY there were a few exceptions : Consider how some workplaces require all employees to receive a flu shot – the Covid vaccine could be enforced in a similar manner .
Health care workers and those involved in education are most likely to be the first to face such requirements .
Businesses could require patrons to show proof of vaccination .
Even if a state or federal mandate is not in place , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show proof of vaccination before they receive service .
Private businesses can set their own policies .
Ticketmaster , the purveyor of tickets for concerts , plays , and just about any public event , has already “ been working on a framework for post-pandemic fan safety ” that would use their phones to confirm whether they ’ ve been vaccinated or had a negative test within the past couple of days .
Billboard reports : Here ’ s how it would work , if approved : After purchasing a ticket for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ verify that they have already been vaccinated ( which would provide approximately one year of COVID-19 protection ) or test negative for coronavirus approximately 24 to 72 hours prior to the concert .
The length of coverage a test would provide would be governed by regional health authorities — if attendees of a Friday night concert had to be tested 48 hours in advance , most could start the testing process the day before the event .
If it was a 24-hour window , most people would likely be tested the same day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a health clinic .
Once the test was complete , the fan would instruct the lab to deliver the results to their health pass company , like CLEAR or IBM .
If the tests were negative , or the fan was vaccinated , the health pass company would verify the attendee ’ s COVID-19 status to Ticketmaster , which would then issue the fan the credentials needed to access the event .
If a fan tested positive or didn ’ t take a test to verify their status , they would not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still many details to work out , but the goal of the program is for fans to take care of vaccines and testing prior to the concert and not show up hoping to be tested onsite .
Ticketmaster would not store or have access to fans ’ medical records and would only receive verification of whether a fan is cleared to attend an event on a given date .
( source ) This isn ’ t a definite plan but the fact that it ’ s in the works means the idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centers , movie theaters , or any other venue in which people are in close proximity with one another .
Your eligibility for a $ 1500 stimulus check could depend on it .
U.S. Rep. John Delaney , a Democrat from Maryland who was an “ also-ran ” in the recent presidential election , thinks that tying the next stimulus check to vaccination is a good idea .
You may not be able to travel without it .
Airlines are preparing to launch a digital “ Covid Passport ” to try and revive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who travel recreationally , this might not be enough inducement to get the vaccine .
But for those who have family members in other countries or who travel for work , it could become a necessity .
What should you know about the Covid vaccine ?
The Covid vaccine uses new technology called mRNA .
The mRNA vaccine sequences are designed to mimic those produced by mammalian cells .
Because of this , mRNA vaccines are much faster ( and cheaper ) to produce than antigen vaccines .
The PHG Organization of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point , there are no licensed mRNA vaccines in the United States .
Much of the research on mRNA has been focused on triggering the immune system to target specific cancer cells .
There are innumerable videos and articles about the pros and cons of mRNA vaccinations and I urge you to do your own research when making decisions for your family .
Will you be getting a Covid vaccine ?
I ’ m personally against mandating any type of medical care or procedures .
If we don ’ t control what goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we consider ourselves free human beings ?
This isn ’ t to say a particular vaccine or treatment is good or bad .
I simply don ’ t want to be forced or manipulated into making medical decisions .
I believe we should all have the right to make our own medical choices .
Approximately half of the Americans surveyed are eager to get a Covid vaccine right away .
Others want to wait for a year or so , to see if there are long-term negative side effects .
Still others have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What are your thoughts on this vaccine and any possible mandates ?
Let ’ s discuss it in the comments .

As Pfizer and Moderna both rush a vaccine to market to fight the Covid-19 virus, will promises of returning to “normal” be enough to persuade people to take the quickly developed injection?
This article isn’t about persuading you one way or the other about whether you should be vaccinated. That is a matter for you, your family, and your physician to discuss. It’s about the opinions of Americans, the legalities of mandating cooperation, what we know about the vaccine, and the tactics that could be used to “encourage” your cooperation.
It’s expected that the new coronavirus vaccines will be approved any day now. Each vaccine is said to require two shots to confer immunity to the virus. Pfizer requires two doses three weeks apart, and Moderna requires two doses four weeks apart.
About half of Americans are eager to be vaccinated.
According to a poll conducted by Pew Research, 51% of American adults would immediately get a vaccine if it were available. That, of course, means that nearly half of all American adults aren’t convinced this is something that they want to do right now. This number has decreased from the first time the poll was taken. Back in May, 72% of American adults were on board with rolling up their sleeves as soon as possible
Of course, this poll assumes that people will have a choice whether or not to be inoculated.
While half of the people surveyed want the injection, the other half do not. And that’s where the controversy lies – should we have a choice what medical treatments we undergo? Dr. Ron Paul spoke to The Huffington Post back in 2008 and said something as meaningful today as it was a dozen years ago.
“If we accept this notion that the federal government is going to dictate what we can put into our bodies, then it leads to the next step: that the government is going to regulate everything that is supposedly good for us. That’s where they are. They have an FDA that won’t allow somebody who’s dying to use an experimental drug which might speed up the process of finding out which drugs are good and which drugs are bad and the federal government comes in and dictates that they want complete control over vitamins and nutritional products and I just think the whole principle of government telling us what we can take in or not take in is just a dangerous position to take… it’s related to the drug industry because they’d like to control all of this.” (source)
Here are some of the immediate side effects.
Yasir Batalvi, a 24-year-old from Boston, volunteered to get the vaccine and received the two doses after signing a 22-page consent form. He shared his experience with CNN:
“The actual injection felt, at first, just like a flu shot, which is basically just a little pinch in the side of your arm,” Batalvi said. “Once I left the hospital, that evening, the stiffness got a little bit worse. It was definitely manageable, but you kind of don’t really feel like moving your arm too far above your shoulder. But the side effects are pretty localized. I mean, it’s just in the muscle in your arm. And that’s about it. It doesn’t really affect anything else and you feel fine.” That was after the first dose. But the second dose was different. “I actually had some pretty significant symptoms after I got the second dose. Once I got the second dose, I was fine while I was in the hospital. But that evening was rough. I mean, I developed a low-grade fever, and fatigue and chills,” Batalvi said. He said he was out for that day and evening, but he “felt ready to go by the next morning.” He said he called the study doctors to let them know about his symptoms. They weren’t alarmed and told him he shouldn’t be either. Feeling under the weather does not mean that you got Covid-19 from the vaccine — in fact, experts say having this kind of reaction shows that your body is responding the way it should, and it should not deter anyone from getting vaccinated or going back for their second dose. ( source
Doctors have urged the CDC to be transparent about the fact that the side effects of the vaccine are “not a walk in the park.”
Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association said both Pfizer’s and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines require two doses at varying intervals. As a practicing physician, she said she worries whether her patients will come back for a second dose because of the potentially unpleasant side effects they may experience after the first shot. “We really need to make patients aware that this is not going to be a walk in the park,” Fryhofer said during a virtual meeting with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, an outside group of medical experts that advise the CDC. She is also a liaison to the committee. “They are going to know they had a vaccine. They are probably not going to feel wonderful. But they’ve got to come back for that second dose… …One North Carolina woman in the Moderna study who is in her 50s said she didn’t experience a fever but suffered a bad migraine that left her drained for a day and unable to focus. She said she woke up the next day feeling better after taking Excedrin but added that Moderna may need to tell people to take a day off after a second dose. “If this proves to work, people are going to have to toughen up,” she said. “The first dose is no big deal. And then the second dose will definitely put you down for the day for sure. … You will need to take a day off after the second dose.” (source)
These are the immediate side effects but only time will tell if there are long-term side effects.
Does the United States intend to mandate the vaccine?
Joe Biden has said that the vaccine will not be made mandatory on a federal level. The thing is, these decisions are usually made on a state level.
Some government officials are already talking about mandating the vaccine. Virginia State Health Commissioner, Dr. Norman Oliver, is all for mandatory Covid vaccinations.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver told 8News on Friday that he plans to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for Virginians once one is made available to the public. Virginia state law gives the Commissioner of Health the authority to mandate immediate immunizations during a public health crisis if a vaccine is available. Health officials say an immunization could be released as early as 2021. Dr. Oliver says that, as long as he is still the Health Commissioner, he intends to mandate the coronavirus vaccine… …Oliver believes that, in the case of COVID-19, public health takes precedent over choice. He said herd immunity is the state’s best defense to stop the spread. (source)
Despite his health commissioner’s enthusiasm, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has said he is not planning to mandate the vaccine at this time.
The Virginia health commissioner is not alone in his desire to mandate the vaccination. The New York State Bar has also recommended it be mandatory for residents of the state.
All this being said, there doesn’t seem to be a direct plan to pass laws making people take the vaccine.
Can the government actually make people take a vaccine?
Actually, yes.
But there is legislative precedent dating back to a U.S. Supreme Court case in 1905 called Jacobson v. Massachusetts that allows the government to mandate vaccinations. In that case, the Supreme Court said that states have under their police powers, which is under the Constitution, the authority to enact reasonable regulations as necessary to protect public health, public safety, and the common good. Vaccination mandates constitute exactly that kind of permissible state action to protect the public’s health. Even though it’s 115 years old, this continues to be the benchmark case on the state’s power to mandate vaccination. In response to the argument about this individual liberty interest, the court said that sometimes individual interests might have to yield to state laws that endeavor to protect the health of everybody—the “common good.” The court said: “The rights of the individual may at times, under the pressure of great dangers, be subjected to such restraint to be enforced by reasonable regulations as the safety of the general public may demand.” So, yes: Once COVID vaccines are available, states could elect to require that people who live within that state be vaccinated. (source)
Despite this law being in place, mandating the vaccine will probably not be the first method used by the government.
Will Americans be forced or persuaded?
So what happens during a pandemic when there’s a vaccine that people are hesitant to take? Will we be forcibly immunized against our will?
It’s likely to be a much different approach than a SWAT team breaching your house in the middle of the night, holding down your family members, and stabbing them with syringes. If a widespread push is made to get people to take this vaccine, it will likely be a case of making life difficult for those who opt-out and more pleasant for those who opt-in.
People are desperate to resume some kind of normalcy, which will certainly be part of the campaign for vaccination. As we move into the second round of lockdowns, folks just want to have holidays with their families. Millions have been pushed into poverty. Mental health issues abound from the months of isolation. It’s difficult to connect with others and people want to resume their lives.
And if that’s not enough to persuade them to roll up their sleeve for an injection, following are some of the possibilities that have been mentioned to “encourage” Americans to take the vaccine when it becomes available.
Your kids may have to take it to go to school.
Most states already require that children be vaccinated against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, measles, rumps, and rubella, chickenpox, and hepatitis B unless they hold an exemption that is valid in that state. Exemptions are generally related to medical issues, religious beliefs, or personal philosophy.
It’s likely that a mandatory Covid vaccine for children to attend school would vary from state to state. Children have generally not become very ill with this particular virus and have seemed less likely than adults to contract it. (There have, of course, been some exceptions.) To some, that would indicate children did not need to undergo the risk of taking yet another vaccine. Dr. Christine Turley, M.D., Pediatrics Specialist and vice-chair of research at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital believes it could be beneficial.
However, school-bound children could spread the virus to parents, grandparents, and others with underlying health conditions. Vaccinating children could eliminate one major source of coronavirus spread, possibly increasing the effectiveness of herd immunity (source)
And even if your kids are attending school via Zoom, it may not exempt them. I spoke to one parent whose children are engaged in distance learning in Massachusetts. Although they will not be setting foot on school property, they are still required to have proof that they are up to date on all required vaccinations.
Employers could insist that employees be vaccinated.
You could potentially lose your job if you refuse to take a vaccine that your employer has deemed mandatory. Legal and public health expert Joanne Rosen, a senior lecturer in Health Policy and Management and the Center for Law and the Public’s Health, spoke about the topic of mandatory vaccinations with Public Health On Call podcast host Stephanie Desmon.
An employer has to have a “reasonable basis.” If you worked in retail, I’m not sure a corporate entity could require that. They may want you to and recommend it, but it wouldn’t be reasonably related to the requirements of their job. But in sectors in which the employees are themselves at greater risk of contracting vaccine-preventable illnesses or who work with populations that are especially vulnerable if they do get sick, like hospital workers, health care workers, and people who work in [long-term care] facilities, employers have required that their staff be vaccinated against the flu each year. Another thing that states could do, short of a requirement across the board that everybody be vaccinated, is they could begin with a mandate that focuses on those sectors—people who are themselves at greater risk or who work in proximity with vulnerable populations. We don’t want the employees themselves getting sick and being a bridge, or “vector,” to infecting others who are vulnerable. People may object, but some more targeted form of vaccine mandate may make sense and also be possible. (source)
Dorit Reiss, a law professor at the University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, told TODAY there were a few exceptions:
Employees who are part of a union may be exempt from the vaccine requirement. Anti-discrimination laws also provide some limits. If you can’t get the vaccine for medical reasons, that could be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which would require an employer to accommodate you. That could mean requiring you to wear a mask on the job or have limited contact with other people, Reiss said. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 may protect people who have a religious objection to a vaccine. An employer would have to make a reasonable accommodation as long as it’s not too costly for the business. These laws apply only to companies with 15 or more employees, so smaller businesses are exempt. “We think about employers as this huge, amorphous thing, but under the law, they’re also private entities with rights, especially if it’s a small mom and pop shop,” Reiss noted. (source)
Consider how some workplaces require all employees to receive a flu shot – the Covid vaccine could be enforced in a similar manner. Health care workers and those involved in education are most likely to be the first to face such requirements.
Businesses could require patrons to show proof of vaccination.
Even if a state or federal mandate is not in place, privately owned businesses could potentially require patrons to show proof of vaccination before they receive service.
Can airlines, restaurants, stores and stadiums make the vaccine a condition of doing business with you? Yes, within the anti-discrimination laws mentioned above. “They can decide to refuse service to you for pretty much any reason,” Reiss said, pointing out a policy most shoppers are already familiar with: no shirt, no shoes, no service. People who are covered by anti-discrimination laws can’t just demand a business let them do whatever they want. The company just has to give you a reasonable accommodation, so a store might refuse you entry but offer curbside pick-up of groceries. (source)
Private businesses can set their own policies. Ticketmaster, the purveyor of tickets for concerts, plays, and just about any public event, has already “been working on a framework for post-pandemic fan safety” that would use their phones to confirm whether they’ve been vaccinated or had a negative test within the past couple of days. Billboard reports:
Here’s how it would work, if approved: After purchasing a ticket for a concert, fans would need to verify that they have already been vaccinated (which would provide approximately one year of COVID-19 protection) or test negative for coronavirus approximately 24 to 72 hours prior to the concert. The length of coverage a test would provide would be governed by regional health authorities — if attendees of a Friday night concert had to be tested 48 hours in advance, most could start the testing process the day before the event. If it was a 24-hour window, most people would likely be tested the same day of the event at a lab or a health clinic. Once the test was complete, the fan would instruct the lab to deliver the results to their health pass company, like CLEAR or IBM. If the tests were negative, or the fan was vaccinated, the health pass company would verify the attendee’s COVID-19 status to Ticketmaster, which would then issue the fan the credentials needed to access the event. If a fan tested positive or didn’t take a test to verify their status, they would not be granted access to the event. There are still many details to work out, but the goal of the program is for fans to take care of vaccines and testing prior to the concert and not show up hoping to be tested onsite. Ticketmaster would not store or have access to fans’ medical records and would only receive verification of whether a fan is cleared to attend an event on a given date. (source)
This isn’t a definite plan but the fact that it’s in the works means the idea could spread to sporting events, shopping centers, movie theaters, or any other venue in which people are in close proximity with one another.
Your eligibility for a $1500 stimulus check could depend on it.
U.S. Rep. John Delaney, a Democrat from Maryland who was an “also-ran” in the recent presidential election, thinks that tying the next stimulus check to vaccination is a good idea.
“We have to create, in my judgment, an incentive for people to really accelerate their thinking about taking the vaccine,” Delaney told CNBC, noting that nobody would be forced to participate if they don’t want to.
Delaney said the program would cost about $380 billion, more than the $270 billion the U.S. spent on the $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks that went out earlier this year.
“So if you can only spend $400 billion, this is what you should spend it on,” Delaney said. (source) Given the US’s rather dismal economic situation, $1500 for taking a couple of free injections would probably be tough to pass up for a lot of folks.
You may not be able to travel without it.
Airlines are preparing to launch a digital “Covid Passport” to try and revive the dying travel industry.
The International Air Transport Association, or IATA, on Monday said it plans to introduce this month a mobile phone app that arriving travelers could use to prove that they’ve been vaccinated for the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 and tested negative for it. Conceivably the app, which IATA is calling The Travel Pass, also could become necessary for domestic flights should airlines begin requiring all their passengers to document their Covid-19 vaccination and testing status. No governments as yet have said they will accept such digital documentation from travelers as a way for them to escape the quarantines currently required by many nations for arriving foreigners… …But IATA, which represents nearly 300 airlines that collectively carry 82% of all air travelers globally, is acting now so that its member carriers can begin ramping up their international operations as Covid-19 vaccines begin being administered, presumably in a matter of weeks. (source)
For people who travel recreationally, this might not be enough inducement to get the vaccine. But for those who have family members in other countries or who travel for work, it could become a necessity.
What should you know about the Covid vaccine?
The Covid vaccine uses new technology called mRNA. The mRNA vaccine sequences are designed to mimic those produced by mammalian cells. Because of this, mRNA vaccines are much faster (and cheaper) to produce than antigen vaccines. The PHG Organization of the University of Cambridge explains:
Conventional vaccines usually contain inactivated disease-causing organisms or proteins made by the pathogen (antigens), which work by mimicking the infectious agent. They stimulate the body’s immune response, so it is primed to respond more rapidly and effectively if exposed to the infectious agent in the future. RNA vaccines use a different approach that takes advantage of the process that cells use to make proteins: cells use DNA as the template to make messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules, which are then translated to build proteins. An RNA vaccine consists of an mRNA strand that codes for a disease-specific antigen. Once the mRNA strand in the vaccine is inside the body’s cells, the cells use the genetic information to produce the antigen. This antigen is then displayed on the cell surface, where it is recognised by the immune system. (source)
At this point, there are no licensed mRNA vaccines in the United States. Much of the research on mRNA has been focused on triggering the immune system to target specific cancer cells.
There are innumerable videos and articles about the pros and cons of mRNA vaccinations and I urge you to do your own research when making decisions for your family.
Will you be getting a Covid vaccine?
I’m personally against mandating any type of medical care or procedures. If we don’t control what goes into our own bodies, how can we consider ourselves free human beings? This isn’t to say a particular vaccine or treatment is good or bad. I simply don’t want to be forced or manipulated into making medical decisions. I believe we should all have the right to make our own medical choices.
Approximately half of the Americans surveyed are eager to get a Covid vaccine right away. Others want to wait for a year or so, to see if there are long-term negative side effects. Still others have no interest in the vaccine whatsoever.
What are your thoughts on this vaccine and any possible mandates? Let’s discuss it in the comments.
Article posted with permission from Daisy Luther


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-05--Evidence Supports Sidney Powell’s Claim About Global Election Fraud

Dominion Voting Systems ’ proprietary URL , was connected over the internet to Belgrade , Iran , China — and to “ the Indivisible ( formerly ACORN ) political group for Obama For the last two weeks , Sidney Powell was telling everyone she could prove that our election was decided abroad by bad actors .
Tuesday ’ s news seemed to confirm those claims .
A retired military analyst testified in Arizona that the U.S. has captured the information that was sent overseas .
Also , a November 25 declaration from an active-duty military analyst was made public today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days of the election , the analyst was able to connect dominonvotingsystems.com , which is Dominion ’ s proprietary URL , to Belgrade , Iran , China — and Barack Obama .
I ’ ve been enjoying a delightful email conversation with Nick Chase , who ’ s written some deservedly lauded articles helping readers to understand how the voting machines could be used to send victory to Joe Biden .
( See here , here , here , here , and here . )
One of the things Nick explained to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m going to share his words with you because you ’ ll need them to understand how important this next bit of news is : On the Internet , information is delivered in “ packets ” of bytes , each of which has header information identifying the sender and the intended recipient .
When the recipient receives the packet , it verifies the packet and returns to the sender a message saying the packet was received correctly .
This traffic passes through “ routers ” which are similar to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , only on an industrial scale .
The network routers also have switching software to determine which is the “ most efficient ” ( fastest ) route on the Internet to transmit the packets , as the Internet is a redundant system designed with many routers , paths and switches so it will continue to operate in case part of it goes down .
It ’ s entirely possible for a sophisticated , powerful agency to grab or reroute this packet traffic so the data can be manipulated .
With that in mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of testimony that Colonel Phil Waldron ( retired ) gave during the hearing in Arizona about the voting machines used in the U.S. elections .
As you recall , while the votes were collected in America , they were sent to Frankfurt , Germany , for final tallying and processing before being rerouted to America .
According to Colonel Waldron , his “ white hat ” hackers recognized the packets going to Germany and obtained copies of them : We shouldn ’ t be surprised that Col. Waldron offers such extraordinary evidence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Waldron gave a master ’ s class in how the Dominion voting systems are set up to enable election fraud on a massive scale .
He talked about fraudulent elections in other countries , voting machines being connected to the internet making them hackable , stolen USB drives used for hacking voting machines , and inexplicable anomalies that showed that votes were preloaded for Biden before the election began .
Today , Col. Waldron ’ s testimony gained added heft when we got to see a declaration from an intelligence analyst at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kraken ” unit ) .
The declaration has specific evidence showing that , on November 8 , 2020 , Dominionvotingsystems.com , which is Dominion Voting Systems ’ proprietary URL , was connected over the internet to Belgrade , Iran , China — and to “ the Indivisible ( formerly ACORN ) political group for Obama.
” In the spirit of complete honesty , the declaration is almost completely unintelligible to me .
All I know is that I find disturbing that dominionvotingsystems.com is connected to two of our geopolitical foes and to Obama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and did I mention that it looks as if the Chinese government has an ownership interest in Dominion ?
You can check out Gateway Pundit for details that seem legitimate .
You ’ re not imagining it that China keeps popping up all over 2020 , first by giving us the gift of a virus that the Democrats used to try to destroy the economy and to pervert the election , and now as an active player in America ’ s vote-counting .
I sure hope that Trump , who is being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reveal all in the coming week .
Alternatively , if he ’ s unable for security reasons to reveal what ’ s happening , I hope he ’ s able to explain to the Supreme Court and the various state and federal legislators what really happened and why Biden truly didn ’ t win .

Dominion Voting Systems’ proprietary URL, was connected over the internet to Belgrade, Iran, China — and to “the Indivisible (formerly ACORN) political group for Obama
Evidence supports Sidney Powell’s claim about global election fraud
By Andrea Widburg , American Thinker, December 3, 3030:
For the last two weeks, Sidney Powell was telling everyone she could prove that our election was decided abroad by bad actors. Tuesday’s news seemed to confirm those claims. A retired military analyst testified in Arizona that the U.S. has captured the information that was sent overseas.
Also, a November 25 declaration from an active-duty military analyst was made public today, which says that, within five days of the election, the analyst was able to connect dominonvotingsystems.com, which is Dominion’s proprietary URL, to Belgrade, Iran, China — and Barack Obama.
I’ve been enjoying a delightful email conversation with Nick Chase, who’s written some deservedly lauded articles helping readers to understand how the voting machines could be used to send victory to Joe Biden. (See here, here, here, here, and here.) One of the things Nick explained to me is how information travels across the internet. I’m going to share his words with you because you’ll need them to understand how important this next bit of news is:
On the Internet, information is delivered in “packets” of bytes, each of which has header information identifying the sender and the intended recipient. When the recipient receives the packet, it verifies the packet and returns to the sender a message saying the packet was received correctly. This traffic passes through “routers” which are similar to the wireless router you might have at home, only on an industrial scale. The network routers also have switching software to determine which is the “most efficient” (fastest) route on the Internet to transmit the packets, as the Internet is a redundant system designed with many routers, paths and switches so it will continue to operate in case part of it goes down.
It’s entirely possible for a sophisticated, powerful agency to grab or reroute this packet traffic so the data can be manipulated. With that in mind, you’ll appreciate the import of testimony that Colonel Phil Waldron (retired) gave during the hearing in Arizona about the voting machines used in the U.S. elections. As you recall, while the votes were collected in America, they were sent to Frankfurt, Germany, for final tallying and processing before being rerouted to America. According to Colonel Waldron, his “white hat” hackers recognized the packets going to Germany and obtained copies of them:
https://twitter.com/NatyLiy/status/1333500580287950849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1333500580287950849%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanthinker.com%2Fblog%2F2020%2F12%2Fevidence_supports_sidney_powells_claim_about_global_election_fraud.html
We shouldn’t be surprised that Col. Waldron offers such extraordinary evidence. Last week, in Pennsylvania, Col. Waldron gave a master’s class in how the Dominion voting systems are set up to enable election fraud on a massive scale. He talked about fraudulent elections in other countries, voting machines being connected to the internet making them hackable, stolen USB drives used for hacking voting machines, and inexplicable anomalies that showed that votes were preloaded for Biden before the election began.
Today, Col. Waldron’s testimony gained added heft when we got to see a declaration from an intelligence analyst at the 305th Military Intelligence Unit (the “Kraken” unit). The declaration has specific evidence showing that, on November 8, 2020, Dominionvotingsystems.com, which is Dominion Voting Systems’ proprietary URL, was connected over the internet to Belgrade, Iran, China — and to “the Indivisible (formerly ACORN) political group for Obama.”
In the spirit of complete honesty, the declaration is almost completely unintelligible to me. All I know is that I find disturbing that dominionvotingsystems.com is connected to two of our geopolitical foes and to Obama’s political interest group.
Oh, and did I mention that it looks as if the Chinese government has an ownership interest in Dominion? You can check out Gateway Pundit for details that seem legitimate. You’re not imagining it that China keeps popping up all over 2020, first by giving us the gift of a virus that the Democrats used to try to destroy the economy and to pervert the election, and now as an active player in America’s vote-counting.
I sure hope that Trump, who is being remarkably silent right now, is planning to reveal all in the coming week. Alternatively, if he’s unable for security reasons to reveal what’s happening, I hope he’s able to explain to the Supreme Court and the various state and federal legislators what really happened and why Biden truly didn’t win.
Article posted with permission from Pamela Geller


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-05--Congress Passes Historic Bill To Decriminalize Cannabis At The Federal Level

On Friday , the House voted 228-164 to decriminalize marijuana and expunge nonviolent marijuana-related convictions , marking the first time that either chamber of Congress has endorsed the legalization of cannabis .
On November 3 , 2020 , history was made in the American war on drugs .
Drugs won .
Oregon moved to decriminalize all drugs , even hard ones like meth and heroin as five other states moved to legalize cannabis in some form .
And today , Congress passed a historic vote to end federal cannabis prohibition once and for all .
Voting to overturn the tyranny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast enough and it looks like Americans — both on the blue team and the red — are finally beginning to grasp this .
According to a recent Gallop poll , 68 percent of the country favors legal access to cannabis — not just medicinal either .
Sadly , however , although Joe Biden claimed he will “ pursue modest marijuana reform ” after he gets in the White House , these claims ring entirely hollow given his lust for locking brown and black people in cages in his past four decades in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a major tool used by the police state to go after communities of color and the poor and those who profit from preying on these groups will not give up that power easily which is why Biden has refused to even consider legalization .
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement ( MORE ) Act , was supposed to go up for a vote in September but was shelved by Democrats who were worried about how it would look to pass a legalization bill without passing another coronavirus relief package .
Well , since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote for the MORE act took place , and passed today .
The MORE Act removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act ( CSA ) .
But that is not all .
It goes one step further and seek to undo the horrific damage caused by the state ’ s war on this plant by expunging the records of those persecuted by cannabis prohibition .
Federally descheduling cannabis would have a massive effect on bringing cannabis prohibition to its knees .
It will also bring in revenue to cash strapped states who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the legislation , the act will : provide for expungement and resentencing of prior convictions and prevent federal agencies from using cannabis as a reason to deny access to benefits or citizenship status for immigrants .
It would also impose a five percent federal tax on the sales of marijuana products .
Some of that revenue would be directed toward a new Opportunity Trust Fund aimed at supporting grant programs to provide job training and legal aid for people impacted by prohibition enforcement , loans for small marijuana businesses owned and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and efforts to minimize barriers to licensing and employment in the legal industry .
Some of these efforts would be run through a new Cannabis Justice Office in the Department of Justice .
Even though the bill has bipartisan support in the House and passed by a large margin , drug war addicted dinosaurs in the Senate will likely hold it up .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) has made his reefer madness stance clear and he will likely convince many other tyrants in the Senate to oppose its passage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bill passing the House to legalize cannabis on a national level can not be understated .
It is also important to point out that this legislation was presented last year and approved by a majority in the House Judiciary Committee .
However , a vote by Congress has been delayed multiple times .
In August , however , the organization formerly known as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition ( LEAP ) , now known as Law Enforcement Action Partnership , along with the National Black Police Association , and Fair and Just Prosecution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urging the federal government to legalize marijuana and expunge all past convictions relating to marijuana .
This provided the impetus for the vote today .
Those who continue denying the evidence , while continuing to lock people in cages for a plant , will ultimately be judged by history .
They will not be the heroes they claim to be now .
They will be remembered as the ones responsible for mass incarceration , fostering the police state , and dealing a near-death blow to freedom .
The time for change is now @

On Friday, the House voted 228-164 to decriminalize marijuana and expunge nonviolent marijuana-related convictions, marking the first time that either chamber of Congress has endorsed the legalization of cannabis.
BREAKING: US House votes 228-164 to pass historic bill that would decriminalize cannabis and clear the way to erase nonviolent federal marijuana convictions; bill moves to US Senate. pic.twitter.com/ZcRgdSN9ez — NBC News (@NBCNews) December 4, 2020
On November 3, 2020, history was made in the American war on drugs. Drugs won. Oregon moved to decriminalize all drugs, even hard ones like meth and heroin as five other states moved to legalize cannabis in some form. And today, Congress passed a historic vote to end federal cannabis prohibition once and for all.
Voting to overturn the tyranny of the drug war cannot happen fast enough and it looks like Americans — both on the blue team and the red — are finally beginning to grasp this. According to a recent Gallop poll, 68 percent of the country favors legal access to cannabis — not just medicinal either.
Sadly, however, although Joe Biden claimed he will “pursue modest marijuana reform” after he gets in the White House, these claims ring entirely hollow given his lust for locking brown and black people in cages in his past four decades in Washington. The prohibition of cannabis is a major tool used by the police state to go after communities of color and the poor and those who profit from preying on these groups will not give up that power easily which is why Biden has refused to even consider legalization.
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, was supposed to go up for a vote in September but was shelved by Democrats who were worried about how it would look to pass a legalization bill without passing another coronavirus relief package. Well, since that relief package never came, the vote for the MORE act took place, and passed today.
The MORE Act removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). But that is not all. It goes one step further and seek to undo the horrific damage caused by the state’s war on this plant by expunging the records of those persecuted by cannabis prohibition.
Federally descheduling cannabis would have a massive effect on bringing cannabis prohibition to its knees. It will also bring in revenue to cash strapped states who are going in debt amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
According to the legislation, the act will:
provide for expungement and resentencing of prior convictions and prevent federal agencies from using cannabis as a reason to deny access to benefits or citizenship status for immigrants. It would also impose a five percent federal tax on the sales of marijuana products. Some of that revenue would be directed toward a new Opportunity Trust Fund aimed at supporting grant programs to provide job training and legal aid for people impacted by prohibition enforcement, loans for small marijuana businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and efforts to minimize barriers to licensing and employment in the legal industry. Some of these efforts would be run through a new Cannabis Justice Office in the Department of Justice.
Even though the bill has bipartisan support in the House and passed by a large margin, drug war addicted dinosaurs in the Senate will likely hold it up. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has made his reefer madness stance clear and he will likely convince many other tyrants in the Senate to oppose its passage.
Nevertheless, the symbolic nature of a bill passing the House to legalize cannabis on a national level cannot be understated. It is also important to point out that this legislation was presented last year and approved by a majority in the House Judiciary Committee. However, a vote by Congress has been delayed multiple times.
In August, however, the organization formerly known as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), now known as Law Enforcement Action Partnership, along with the National Black Police Association, and Fair and Just Prosecution signed onto a revolutionary letter to Congress urging the federal government to legalize marijuana and expunge all past convictions relating to marijuana. This provided the impetus for the vote today.
Those who continue denying the evidence, while continuing to lock people in cages for a plant, will ultimately be judged by history. They will not be the heroes they claim to be now. They will be remembered as the ones responsible for mass incarceration, fostering the police state, and dealing a near-death blow to freedom.
The time for change is now.
Article posted with permission from Matt Agorist


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-05--United Nations-Backed “Great Reset” Is Feudalism:  “You’ll Own Nothing”

We ’ ve covered the Great Reset being talked about on several occasions .
I ’ ve even done a show on it with The New American ’ s Alex Newman in which he said it wouldn ’ t just be a financial reset , but a total reset of culture , thinking and religion as well .
In his latest piece , Newman points out tat the United Nations-backed Great Reset is nothing more than feudalism and that , in the end , you ’ ll own nothing .
First , take a look at the World Economic Forum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a part .
Keep in mind that the Oligarchs will own everything , or so they say .
In the not-too-distant future , you will own absolutely nothing , but you will like it and “ be happy , ” according to the totalitarians and Deep State globalists pushing what they call the “ Great Reset.
” You will also have no privacy , they say .
And yet , somehow , the advocates of this feudalistic vision — the World Economic Forum ( WEF ) , the United Nations ( UN ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , and more — have decreed that “ you ’ ll be happy.
” Even leftists are freaking out .
This nightmarish description of the future envisioned under the “ Great Reset ” is no exaggeration .
In fact , in a propaganda video posted on the World Economic Forum ’ s social-media accounts , the powerful globalist organization uses exactly those words .
In pushing the Great Reset , the video offers what it describes as “ 8 predictions for the world in 2030.
” The very first statement declares : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you ’ ll be happy.
” It claims these predictions are based on “ input ” from “ members of the World Economic Forum ’ s Global Future Councils.
” Then comes the first forecast .
Instead of owning property and the necessities of life , the WEF video declares , “ you ’ ll rent.
” Apparently “ whatever you want ” will be magically “ delivered by drone.
” Except meat , apparently , since the video goes on to predict that “ you ’ ll eat much less meat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Incidentally , as part of its “ Great Reset ” agenda , the WEF has also been peddling the disgusting notion that you must eat bugs , weeds , and seaweed instead of normal food — all to save the “ climate ” from the gas of life ( CO2 ) .
The bizarre video was hardly a one-time event .
In fact , in a post on the WEF website by Danish Parliamentarian Ida Auken , the globalist dream of a world in which none of the plebs own property was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the year 2030 , ” Auken writes .
“ I don ’ t own anything .
I don ’ t own a car .
I don ’ t own a house .
I don ’ t own any appliances or any clothes .
It might seem odd to you , but it makes perfect sense for us in this city.
” Sounding like livestock that can talk , and forgetting that the farm animals will eventually be slaughtered or sheared , Auken gushes about how her generous overlords now give her everything she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to transportation , accommodation , food and all the things we need in our daily lives , ” the WEF piece continues .
“ In our city we don ’ t pay any rent , because someone else is using our free space whenever we do not need it .
My living room is used for business meetings when I am not there.
” Privacy will be a thing of the past , too , Auken admits .
Critics blasted the plans .
“ For those of us who support free markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of terrifying , ” argued Justin Haskins with the Heartland Institute .
“ Our current crony capitalist system has many flaws , to be sure , but granting more power to the government agents who created that crony system and eroding property rights is not the best way forward .
America is the world ’ s most powerful , prosperous nation precisely because of the very market principles the Great Reset supporters loathe , not in spite of them.
” As word spread about the WEF agenda , there was massive public outrage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statements promoting an end to private property , privacy , and even humanity — yes , a key element of the “ Great Reset , ” according to its backers such as the WEF chief , is the “ fusion ” of man and machine .
And so , the WEF appears to have pulled the English version of its video , though the Spanish one is still up on its YouTube channel .
It also put a small disclaimer on the post describing it as a mere “ scenario showing where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start a discussion.
” Despite the half-hearted efforts at damage control , the vision of the globalist elite is becoming clear .
In announcing the Great Reset in June , WEF boss Klaus Schwab hinted several times at the enormous scope of the transformation envisioned .
“ Every country , from the United States to China , must participate , and every industry , from oil and gas to tech , must be transformed , ” he said about it in an article online .
“ In short , we need a ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UN , which is openly peddling the Great Reset — UN boss and longtime Socialist bigwig Antonio Guterres was one of the main speakers unveiling the scheme — has been at the forefront of the war on private-property rights for decades .
Sometimes , the UN , its member regimes , and its agencies even come out and express their hostility to private-property rights openly .
A prime example came in 1976 when UN Habitat declared war on private land ownership .
“ Land … can not be treated as an ordinary asset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pressures and inefficiencies of the market , ” the UN said in item 10 of its agenda following the UN Habitat I summit .
“ Private land ownership is also a principal instrument of accumulation and concentration of wealth and therefore contributes to social injustice ; if unchecked , it may become a major obstacle in the planning and implementation of development schemes .
Public control of land use is therefore indispensable.
” This is nothing short of serfdom for the people , something that God promised to a rebellious people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exactly what the New World Order is .
It ’ s why I ’ ve told you again and again , the man in the White House is the face of it and yet , people still don ’ t want to believe it .
Newman points that out in this video .
In his 1966 book Tragedy and Hope , Georgetown University historian Caroll Quigley describes a shadowy network of individuals behind the scenes and their effort to build a one-world system with themselves in charge .
Quigley , a mentor to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed with most of the goals .
He even boasted of being close to the network , which often worked with communists , for decades , and of having the opportunity to examine their secret documents for a period of years .
Then he spilled the beans in the explosive book .
“ The powers of financial capitalism had another far reaching aim , nothing less than to create a world system of financial control in private hands able to dominate the political system of each country and the economy of the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This system was to be controlled in feudalist fashion by the central banks of the world acting in concert , by secret agreements arrived at in frequent and private meetings and conferences.
” Quigley ’ s reference to feudalism is key .
Under the feudalist system , only the ruling elites — kings , lords , barons , and so on — were permitted to own land and property .
The serf class — everyone else — merely “ rented ” land , homes , equipment , capital , and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lords demanded , from military service and crops to children , had to be handed over on demand , otherwise the serf could be forced off the land he was “ renting.
” As government responses to COVID19 ravage the middle class while boosting crony mega-businesses such as Amazon , the new serf class is quickly emerging in America .
According to Quigley , the “ apex ” of the global feudalist system was to be the Bank for International Settlements , a scandal-plagued institution that came completely under the control of Adolph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) for a time .
Quigley described the BIS as “ a private bank owned and controlled by the world ’ s central banks which were themselves private corporations.
” But even the powerful central bank chiefs are not the true power behind the throne , Quigley revealed .
“ It must not be felt that these heads of the world ’ s chief central banks were themselves substantive powers in world finance .
They were not , ” the Clinton mentor and wanna-be member of the global elite explained in his book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technicians and agents of the dominant investment bankers of their own countries , who had raised them up and were perfectly capable of throwing them down.
” In short , the central bank bosses were mere technocrats serving their own masters .
Read all of Alex ’ s piece here .
There you have it !
It ’ s all tied to money and Jesus warned that men will serve God or money , but they can not serve both ( Matthew 6:24 ) .
Sadly , men can only think of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is at the very center of the character and nature of God ( Psalm 89:14 ; 97:2 ; Job 37:23 ) .
Thus , without justice , there can be no true economy .
All we will ever have is an illusion of a good economy .
So , choose your side .
Will you serve the Creator and uphold His law and justice , or will you bow to tyrants and political idols who are selling you out for 30 pieces of silver , or in America ’ s case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media

We’ve covered the Great Reset being talked about on several occasions. I’ve even done a show on it with The New American’s Alex Newman in which he said it wouldn’t just be a financial reset, but a total reset of culture, thinking and religion as well. In his latest piece, Newman points out tat the United Nations-backed Great Reset is nothing more than feudalism and that, in the end, you’ll own nothing.
First, take a look at the World Economic Forum, of which President Donald Trump is a part. Keep in mind that the Oligarchs will own everything, or so they say.
Newman writes:
In the not-too-distant future, you will own absolutely nothing, but you will like it and “be happy,” according to the totalitarians and Deep State globalists pushing what they call the “Great Reset.” You will also have no privacy, they say. And yet, somehow, the advocates of this feudalistic vision — the World Economic Forum (WEF), the United Nations (UN), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and more — have decreed that “you’ll be happy.” Even leftists are freaking out.
This nightmarish description of the future envisioned under the “Great Reset” is no exaggeration. In fact, in a propaganda video posted on the World Economic Forum’s social-media accounts, the powerful globalist organization uses exactly those words. In pushing the Great Reset, the video offers what it describes as “8 predictions for the world in 2030.” The very first statement declares: “You’ll own nothing, and you’ll be happy.” It claims these predictions are based on “input” from “members of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Councils.”
Then comes the first forecast. Instead of owning property and the necessities of life, the WEF video declares, “you’ll rent.” Apparently “whatever you want” will be magically “delivered by drone.” Except meat, apparently, since the video goes on to predict that “you’ll eat much less meat” for the benefit of the planet. Incidentally, as part of its “Great Reset” agenda, the WEF has also been peddling the disgusting notion that you must eat bugs, weeds, and seaweed instead of normal food — all to save the “climate” from the gas of life (CO2).
The bizarre video was hardly a one-time event. In fact, in a post on the WEF website by Danish Parliamentarian Ida Auken, the globalist dream of a world in which none of the plebs own property was once again trumpeted. “Welcome to the year 2030,” Auken writes. “I don’t own anything. I don’t own a car. I don’t own a house. I don’t own any appliances or any clothes. It might seem odd to you, but it makes perfect sense for us in this city.”
Sounding like livestock that can talk, and forgetting that the farm animals will eventually be slaughtered or sheared, Auken gushes about how her generous overlords now give her everything she needs for free. “We have access to transportation, accommodation, food and all the things we need in our daily lives,” the WEF piece continues. “In our city we don’t pay any rent, because someone else is using our free space whenever we do not need it. My living room is used for business meetings when I am not there.” Privacy will be a thing of the past, too, Auken admits.
Critics blasted the plans. “For those of us who support free markets, the Great Reset is nothing short of terrifying,” argued Justin Haskins with the Heartland Institute. “Our current crony capitalist system has many flaws, to be sure, but granting more power to the government agents who created that crony system and eroding property rights is not the best way forward. America is the world’s most powerful, prosperous nation precisely because of the very market principles the Great Reset supporters loathe, not in spite of them.”
As word spread about the WEF agenda, there was massive public outrage worldwide and intense scrutiny of the radical statements promoting an end to private property, privacy, and even humanity — yes, a key element of the “Great Reset,” according to its backers such as the WEF chief, is the “fusion” of man and machine. And so, the WEF appears to have pulled the English version of its video, though the Spanish one is still up on its YouTube channel. It also put a small disclaimer on the post describing it as a mere “scenario showing where we could be heading” intended to “start a discussion.”
Despite the half-hearted efforts at damage control, the vision of the globalist elite is becoming clear. In announcing the Great Reset in June, WEF boss Klaus Schwab hinted several times at the enormous scope of the transformation envisioned. “Every country, from the United States to China, must participate, and every industry, from oil and gas to tech, must be transformed,” he said about it in an article online. “In short, we need a ‘Great Reset’ of capitalism.”
The UN, which is openly peddling the Great Reset — UN boss and longtime Socialist bigwig Antonio Guterres was one of the main speakers unveiling the scheme — has been at the forefront of the war on private-property rights for decades. Sometimes, the UN, its member regimes, and its agencies even come out and express their hostility to private-property rights openly. A prime example came in 1976 when UN Habitat declared war on private land ownership.
“Land … cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled by individuals and subject to the pressures and inefficiencies of the market,” the UN said in item 10 of its agenda following the UN Habitat I summit. “Private land ownership is also a principal instrument of accumulation and concentration of wealth and therefore contributes to social injustice; if unchecked, it may become a major obstacle in the planning and implementation of development schemes. Public control of land use is therefore indispensable.”
This is nothing short of serfdom for the people, something that God promised to a rebellious people in Deuteronomy 28. Additionally, this is exactly what the New World Order is. It’s why I’ve told you again and again, the man in the White House is the face of it and yet, people still don’t want to believe it.
Newman points that out in this video.
Newman also adds:
In his 1966 book Tragedy and Hope , Georgetown University historian Caroll Quigley describes a shadowy network of individuals behind the scenes and their effort to build a one-world system with themselves in charge. Quigley, a mentor to former President Bill Clinton, said he agreed with most of the goals. He even boasted of being close to the network, which often worked with communists, for decades, and of having the opportunity to examine their secret documents for a period of years. Then he spilled the beans in the explosive book.
“The powers of financial capitalism had another far reaching aim, nothing less than to create a world system of financial control in private hands able to dominate the political system of each country and the economy of the world as a whole,” Quigley explained. “This system was to be controlled in feudalist fashion by the central banks of the world acting in concert, by secret agreements arrived at in frequent and private meetings and conferences.”
Quigley’s reference to feudalism is key. Under the feudalist system, only the ruling elites — kings, lords, barons, and so on — were permitted to own land and property. The serf class — everyone else — merely “rented” land, homes, equipment, capital, and so on from their overlords. Whatever their lords demanded, from military service and crops to children, had to be handed over on demand, otherwise the serf could be forced off the land he was “renting.” As government responses to COVID19 ravage the middle class while boosting crony mega-businesses such as Amazon, the new serf class is quickly emerging in America.
According to Quigley, the “apex” of the global feudalist system was to be the Bank for International Settlements, a scandal-plagued institution that came completely under the control of Adolph Hitler’s National Socialists (Nazis) for a time. Quigley described the BIS as “a private bank owned and controlled by the world’s central banks which were themselves private corporations.” But even the powerful central bank chiefs are not the true power behind the throne, Quigley revealed.
“It must not be felt that these heads of the world’s chief central banks were themselves substantive powers in world finance. They were not,” the Clinton mentor and wanna-be member of the global elite explained in his book. “Rather, they were the technicians and agents of the dominant investment bankers of their own countries, who had raised them up and were perfectly capable of throwing them down.” In short, the central bank bosses were mere technocrats serving their own masters.
Read all of Alex’s piece here.
There you have it! It’s all tied to money and Jesus warned that men will serve God or money, but they cannot serve both (Matthew 6:24). Sadly, men can only think of an economy at this point, not justice, which is at the very center of the character and nature of God (Psalm 89:14; 97:2; Job 37:23). Thus, without justice, there can be no true economy. All we will ever have is an illusion of a good economy. So, choose your side. Will you serve the Creator and uphold His law and justice, or will you bow to tyrants and political idols who are selling you out for 30 pieces of silver, or in America’s case, the latest COVID stimulus checks?
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-05--California Sheriff: I Won’t Be ‘Blackmailed, Bullied Or Used As Muscle’ To Enforce Governor’s Lawles

California Sheriff: I Won’t Be ‘Blackmailed, Bullied Or Used As Muscle’ To Enforce Governor’s Lawless Lockdown (Video)

Here ’ s another sheriff that understands the lawlessness of tyrants .
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said he would not be bullied by California Governor Gavin Newsom ’ s criminal orders for lockdown .
The sheriff of California ’ s fourth-largest county has slammed Gov .
Gavin Newsom over the most recent COVID-19 lockdown orders , and says that his department won ’ t be “ blackmailed , bullied or used as muscle ” against residents during the pandemic , after they were told “ there was a potential he would be withholding federal and state funding from counties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a Friday evening video posted to social media ( which currently has 4,700 ‘ thumbs up ’ vs. 141 ‘ thumbs down ’ ) , Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco called out Newsom ’ s “ dictatorial attitude toward California residents while dining in luxury , traveling , keeping his business open and sending his kids to in-person private schools , ” which he called “ extremely hypocritical.
” “ Ironically , it wasn ’ t that long ago our same governor loudly and publicly argued how wrong it was for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal funding from states not complying with federal laws.
” “ These closures and stay-at-home orders are flat-out ridiculous .
The metrics used for closure are unbelievably faulty and are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County , ” Bianco says , adding that Newsom is “ expecting us to arrest anyone violating these orders , cite them and take their money , close their businesses , make them stay in their homes , and take away their civil liberties or he will punish all of us.
” Bianco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and “ act responsibly ” to avoid contracting the virus .
“ We have all recently learned of the new regional approach to combating COVID-19 and the pending closure and stay-at-home orders from our governor .
We were also told that a there was a potential he would be withholding federal and state funding from counties who did not enforce the orders .
Ironically , it wasn ’ t that long ago our same governor loudly and publicly argued how wrong it was for the President of the United States to withhold federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laws.
” The dictatorial attitude toward California residents while dining in luxury , traveling , keeping his business open and sending his kids to in-person private schools is very telling about his attitude toward California residents , his feelings about the virus , and it is extremely hypocritical .
These closures and stay-at-home orders are flat-out ridiculous .
The metrics used for closure are unbelievably faulty and are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County .
When the medical field is so split about this virus , it might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense .
Keeping money and support from our hospitals who are struggling with normal seasonal increases in patients , coupled with COVID-19 patients is irresponsible .
It appears part of the new goal is to shift attention away from his and others personal behavior with a “ do as I say , not as I do ” attitude by turning public opinion against California sheriffs .
He is expecting us to arrest anyone violating these orders , cite them and take their money , close their businesses , make them stay in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liberties or he will punish all of us .
I believe that all jobs are essential to someone .
Leaders do not threaten , attempt to intimidate , or cause fear ; bullies do .
As has been our position from the beginning of this pandemic , the Sheriff ’ s department is asking and expecting Riverside County residents to act responsibly and do what they can to protect themselves and their family from contracting the virus .
Wear your mask and practice social distancing .
While the Governor ’ s office and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Riverside County Sheriff ’ s Department will not be blackmailed , bullied , or used as muscle against Riverside County residents in the enforcement of the Governor ’ s orders .
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas , Happy Holidays , and a safe and happy New Year.
” Amen , Sheriff !
Now , start deputizing members of your community who you serve and garner the numbers with you to make that stand against the tyrant !
Better yet , make the move to go arrest him and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with permission from Sons of Liberty Media

Here’s another sheriff that understands the lawlessness of tyrants. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said he would not be bullied by California Governor Gavin Newsom’s criminal orders for lockdown.
Tyler Durden has the story.
The sheriff of California’s fourth-largest county has slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom over the most recent COVID-19 lockdown orders, and says that his department won’t be “blackmailed, bullied or used as muscle” against residents during the pandemic, after they were told “there was a potential he would be withholding federal and state funding from counties who did not enforce the orders.”
In a Friday evening video posted to social media (which currently has 4,700 ‘thumbs up’ vs. 141 ‘thumbs down’), Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco called out Newsom’s “dictatorial attitude toward California residents while dining in luxury, traveling, keeping his business open and sending his kids to in-person private schools,” which he called “extremely hypocritical.”
“Ironically, it wasn’t that long ago our same governor loudly and publicly argued how wrong it was for the President of the United States to withhold federal funding from states not complying with federal laws.”
“These closures and stay-at-home orders are flat-out ridiculous. The metrics used for closure are unbelievably faulty and are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County,” Bianco says, adding that Newsom is “expecting us to arrest anyone violating these orders, cite them and take their money, close their businesses, make them stay in their homes, and take away their civil liberties or he will punish all of us.”
Bianco’s advice? Use common sense and “act responsibly” to avoid contracting the virus.
Watch:
“We have all recently learned of the new regional approach to combating COVID-19 and the pending closure and stay-at-home orders from our governor. We were also told that a there was a potential he would be withholding federal and state funding from counties who did not enforce the orders. Ironically, it wasn’t that long ago our same governor loudly and publicly argued how wrong it was for the President of the United States to withhold federal funding from states not complying with federal laws.”
The dictatorial attitude toward California residents while dining in luxury, traveling, keeping his business open and sending his kids to in-person private schools is very telling about his attitude toward California residents, his feelings about the virus, and it is extremely hypocritical.
These closures and stay-at-home orders are flat-out ridiculous. The metrics used for closure are unbelievably faulty and are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County.
When the medical field is so split about this virus, it might be time to employ a little common sense. Keeping money and support from our hospitals who are struggling with normal seasonal increases in patients, coupled with COVID-19 patients is irresponsible.
It appears part of the new goal is to shift attention away from his and others personal behavior with a “do as I say, not as I do” attitude by turning public opinion against California sheriffs. He is expecting us to arrest anyone violating these orders, cite them and take their money, close their businesses, make them stay in their homes, and take away their civil liberties or he will punish all of us. I believe that all jobs are essential to someone. Leaders do not threaten, attempt to intimidate, or cause fear; bullies do.
As has been our position from the beginning of this pandemic, the Sheriff’s department is asking and expecting Riverside County residents to act responsibly and do what they can to protect themselves and their family from contracting the virus. Wear your mask and practice social distancing.
While the Governor’s office and the state has threatened action against violators, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will not be blackmailed, bullied, or used as muscle against Riverside County residents in the enforcement of the Governor’s orders.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a safe and happy New Year.”
Amen, Sheriff! Now, start deputizing members of your community who you serve and garner the numbers with you to make that stand against the tyrant! Better yet, make the move to go arrest him and bring him to justice!
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-05--Georgia:  Senate Candidate Vows To Ban Plastic Forks, Straws & Bags

And , for once , it isn ’ t Warnock who has been the subject of multiple stories for describing police as thugs , getting arrested for interfering in a child abuse investigation , attacking Israel , and defending Jeremiah Wright ’ s vile bigotry .
No , it ’ s Jon ‘ Al Jazeera ’ Ossoff who has found his way to the hearts and minds of Georgia voters .
“ We can have a clean , beautiful , healthy planet .
We can ban plastic waste , ” Jon Ossoff told supporters in a speech .
Ossoff , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a runoff next month , lists a ban on single-use plastics as one of many plans to create a more sustainable future .
“ I ’ ll push for fast advances in sustainability — including a rapidly phased-in ban on single-use plastics , strongly enforced treaties to protect oceans and fisheries , aggressive protection of endangered species and habitats , increased fines for spills and contamination , and stricter controls on toxic chemicals , ” his campaign ’ s website says .
Single-use plastics means store plastic bags , but it also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottles , and plastic cutlery .
A bunch of blues states have already jumped on this ban , but it ’ s another reminder of the sort of things that the Democrats will do if they take the Senate .
There are worse things in life than not having any more straws or forks , but it ’ s just one of the multitude of ways that they are committed to making life worse for everyone .

And, for once, it isn’t Warnock who has been the subject of multiple stories for describing police as thugs, getting arrested for interfering in a child abuse investigation, attacking Israel, and defending Jeremiah Wright’s vile bigotry.
No, it’s Jon ‘Al Jazeera’ Ossoff who has found his way to the hearts and minds of Georgia voters.
“We can have a clean, beautiful, healthy planet. We can ban plastic waste,” Jon Ossoff told supporters in a speech. Ossoff, who is facing Republican Sen. David Perdue in a runoff next month, lists a ban on single-use plastics as one of many plans to create a more sustainable future. “I’ll push for fast advances in sustainability — including a rapidly phased-in ban on single-use plastics, strongly enforced treaties to protect oceans and fisheries, aggressive protection of endangered species and habitats, increased fines for spills and contamination, and stricter controls on toxic chemicals,” his campaign’s website says.
Single-use plastics means store plastic bags, but it also means banning plastic straws, plastic water bottles, and plastic cutlery.
A bunch of blues states have already jumped on this ban, but it’s another reminder of the sort of things that the Democrats will do if they take the Senate. There are worse things in life than not having any more straws or forks, but it’s just one of the multitude of ways that they are committed to making life worse for everyone.
Article posted with permission from Daniel Greenfield


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-05--Frontline Healthcare Workers Say No To COVID-19 Vaccine – Cite Safety Concerns & Rushed Product

Many politicians , companies , and advocacy groups across the planet are celebrating the fact that governments have moved to fast-track the approval of COVID-19 vaccines from various companies .
Many of these same people are also pushing to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory to continue normal life .
While mandatory vaccines may be music the ears of many , the idea of removing informed consent is chilling and should never be accepted by anyone who claims to support a free society .
Nonetheless , across the country , dozens of bills have been filed proposing to expand , restrict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many of the informed consent removal bills are for childhood vaccines like the measles .
While it is never okay to mandate medication without consent , at least we have decades of science studying the effects of vaccines like MMR .
The same can not be said about the COVID-19 vaccine which was developed and brought to market in less than a year .
Undoubtedly , as this article is being written , “ fact-checkers ” are pining away in the darkness waiting to pounce on anyone who questions the safety of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims of the vaccine manufacturers that the vaccines are 90 to 95 percent effective , no one knows what will happen in the long term .
By the very definition of the term , “ long term effects ” the long term results vaccine are completely unknown .
“ I always make sure we say that [ while ] we know the short term and I ’ m going to call it midterm effects of the vaccine is now well understood , the very long-term safety is not yet understood by definition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s vaccine czar said this week when stating that 10 % to 15 % of volunteers who took the vaccine , showed side effects that were “ significantly noticeable.
” Side effects , according to the experts , are acceptable and should be expected with the vaccine and should not be a deterrent .
“ We really need to make patients aware that this is not going to be a walk in the park , ” Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association told the CDC advisory group on Nov. 23 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a vaccine .
They are probably not going to feel wonderful .
But they ’ ve got to come back for that second dose.
” Those working on the front lines of the pandemic are expected to receive the vaccine first , and these talking points about the CVOID-19 jab are not sitting well with many of them .
Because they work on the front lines , healthcare workers are eligible to skip to the front of the line to receive the jab of the vaccine that was developed in record time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makers and their revolving door friends in the Food and Drug Administration , many of these front line workers are leery of this rushed product .
“ I think I would take the vaccine later on , but right now I am a little leery of it , ” nurse Yolanda Dodson , 55 , who works at the Montefiore Hospital in New York City and spent the spring in the heart of the deadly fight against the virus told AFP .
“ Vaccine studies so far “ look promising but I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet , ” Dodson said .
“ We have to be grateful to those who are willing to subject themselves to take that risk ” to participate in the studies , she said .
“ It is a very personal decision.
” Indeed it is and this is why many in the government want to remove our ability to make that decision .
Others point out the dumpster fire that was the government ’ s response to the pandemic as reason for distrusting the vaccine .
Diana Torres , a nurse at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-workers die of the virus this spring , said she ’ s suspicious of vaccines rushed for approval under the Trump administration , which she says has handled the entire pandemic like “ some sort of joke.
” “ This is a vaccine that was developed in less than a year and approved under the same administration and government agencies that allowed the virus to spread like a wildfire , ” Torres said .
“ They didn ’ t have enough time and people to study the vaccine , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and watch how it unfolds.
” “ They failed miserably with PPE ( personal protective equipment ) and testing and now they want you to be guinea pigs for the vaccine , ” Torres friend added .
But critics of the skeptics tout the efficacy rates promoted by Moderna and Pfizer as reason to lower their defenses and line up for the jab .
Though the 90 % efficacy rate touted by Pfizer is certainly welcome to many , the track record by those making this claim is less than stellar .
Pfizer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fraud fines and in fact , was party to the largest health care fraud settlement in US history .
The pharmaceutical giant paid out $ 2.3 billion in 2009 to resolve criminal and civil liability arising from the illegal promotion of certain pharmaceutical products “ Pfizer violated the law over an extensive time period .
Furthermore , at the very same time Pfizer was in our office negotiating and resolving the allegations of criminal conduct by its then newly acquired subsidiary , Warner-Lambert , Pfizer was itself in its other operations violating those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said at the time .
But that was only a single case , this company has a track record dating back decades that includes everything from bribing government officials to illegally testing products on children to making false claims about drugs and illegally marketing them — leading to multiple deaths .
Despite making the largest payout in history , Pfizer has continued to be called to the carpet since 2009 multiple times for misleading the public about their drugs — up to and including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long enough to get into much trouble , but other companies working on vaccines have track records similar to Pfizer ’ s .
These include Johnson & Johnson , whose penalty total on Violation Tracker is $ 4.2 billion , AstraZeneca ( $ 1.1 billion ) , GlaxoSmithKline ( $ 4.4 billion ) and Sanofi ( $ 641 million ) .
Nevertheless , Americans have short memories and seemingly couldn ’ t care less about the criminal past of these companies pushing a vaccine that was developed and tested in less time than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Americans would do well to research the last time a vaccine was fast-tracked with limited testing .
As the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine wrote in its peer-reviewed paper titled The Cutter Incident : How America ’ s First Polio Vaccine Led to a Growing Vaccine Crisis : While a vaccine for COVID-19 would certainly be welcomed by many , the idea of rushing this in depth process which normally takes years or decades to complete , could prove to be utterly catastrophic .
“ Getting safety issues wrong with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for years or even decades , ” says vaccine expert Richard Malley , MD .
We should probably heed his advice .

Many politicians, companies, and advocacy groups across the planet are celebrating the fact that governments have moved to fast-track the approval of COVID-19 vaccines from various companies. Many of these same people are also pushing to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory to continue normal life.
While mandatory vaccines may be music the ears of many, the idea of removing informed consent is chilling and should never be accepted by anyone who claims to support a free society. Nonetheless, across the country, dozens of bills have been filed proposing to expand, restrict or eliminate vaccine informed consent rights.
Many of the informed consent removal bills are for childhood vaccines like the measles. While it is never okay to mandate medication without consent, at least we have decades of science studying the effects of vaccines like MMR. The same cannot be said about the COVID-19 vaccine which was developed and brought to market in less than a year.
Undoubtedly, as this article is being written, “fact-checkers” are pining away in the darkness waiting to pounce on anyone who questions the safety of the vaccines. Despite government officials echoing the claims of the vaccine manufacturers that the vaccines are 90 to 95 percent effective, no one knows what will happen in the long term. By the very definition of the term, “long term effects” the long term results vaccine are completely unknown.
“I always make sure we say that [while] we know the short term and I’m going to call it midterm effects of the vaccine is now well understood, the very long-term safety is not yet understood by definition,” Dr. Moncef Slaoui, Trump’s vaccine czar said this week when stating that 10% to 15% of volunteers who took the vaccine, showed side effects that were “significantly noticeable.”
Side effects, according to the experts, are acceptable and should be expected with the vaccine and should not be a deterrent.
“We really need to make patients aware that this is not going to be a walk in the park,” Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association told the CDC advisory group on Nov. 23. “They are going to know they had a vaccine. They are probably not going to feel wonderful. But they’ve got to come back for that second dose.”
Those working on the front lines of the pandemic are expected to receive the vaccine first, and these talking points about the CVOID-19 jab are not sitting well with many of them.
Because they work on the front lines, healthcare workers are eligible to skip to the front of the line to receive the jab of the vaccine that was developed in record time. However, despite assurances from vaccine makers and their revolving door friends in the Food and Drug Administration, many of these front line workers are leery of this rushed product.
“I think I would take the vaccine later on, but right now I am a little leery of it,” nurse Yolanda Dodson, 55, who works at the Montefiore Hospital in New York City and spent the spring in the heart of the deadly fight against the virus told AFP.
“Vaccine studies so far “look promising but I don’t think there is enough data yet,” Dodson said.
“We have to be grateful to those who are willing to subject themselves to take that risk” to participate in the studies, she said. “It is a very personal decision.”
Indeed it is and this is why many in the government want to remove our ability to make that decision.
Others point out the dumpster fire that was the government’s response to the pandemic as reason for distrusting the vaccine.
Diana Torres, a nurse at a Manhattan hospital who saw several of her co-workers die of the virus this spring, said she’s suspicious of vaccines rushed for approval under the Trump administration, which she says has handled the entire pandemic like “some sort of joke.”
“This is a vaccine that was developed in less than a year and approved under the same administration and government agencies that allowed the virus to spread like a wildfire,” Torres said.
“They didn’t have enough time and people to study the vaccine,” she said. “This time around I will pass and watch how it unfolds.”
“They failed miserably with PPE (personal protective equipment) and testing and now they want you to be guinea pigs for the vaccine,” Torres friend added.
But critics of the skeptics tout the efficacy rates promoted by Moderna and Pfizer as reason to lower their defenses and line up for the jab.
Though the 90% efficacy rate touted by Pfizer is certainly welcome to many, the track record by those making this claim is less than stellar. Pfizer has paid out billions in health care fraud fines and in fact, was party to the largest health care fraud settlement in US history.
The pharmaceutical giant paid out $2.3 billion in 2009 to resolve criminal and civil liability arising from the illegal promotion of certain pharmaceutical products
“Pfizer violated the law over an extensive time period. Furthermore, at the very same time Pfizer was in our office negotiating and resolving the allegations of criminal conduct by its then newly acquired subsidiary, Warner-Lambert, Pfizer was itself in its other operations violating those very same laws,” Mike Loucks, acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said at the time.
But that was only a single case, this company has a track record dating back decades that includes everything from bribing government officials to illegally testing products on children to making false claims about drugs and illegally marketing them — leading to multiple deaths. Despite making the largest payout in history, Pfizer has continued to be called to the carpet since 2009 multiple times for misleading the public about their drugs — up to and including vaccines.
Moderna has not been around long enough to get into much trouble, but other companies working on vaccines have track records similar to Pfizer’s. These include Johnson & Johnson, whose penalty total on Violation Tracker is $4.2 billion, AstraZeneca ($1.1 billion), GlaxoSmithKline ($4.4 billion) and Sanofi ($641 million).
Nevertheless, Americans have short memories and seemingly couldn’t care less about the criminal past of these companies pushing a vaccine that was developed and tested in less time than any vaccine in the history of medicine.
Americans would do well to research the last time a vaccine was fast-tracked with limited testing. As the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine wrote in its peer-reviewed paper titled The Cutter Incident: How America’s First Polio Vaccine Led to a Growing Vaccine Crisis:
In April 1955 more than 200 000 children in five Western and mid-Western USA states received a polio vaccine in which the process of inactivating the live virus proved to be defective. Within days there were reports of paralysis and within a month the first mass vaccination programme against polio had to be abandoned. Subsequent investigations revealed that the vaccine, manufactured by the California-based family firm of Cutter Laboratories, had caused 40 000 cases of polio, leaving 200 children with varying degrees of paralysis and killing 10.
While a vaccine for COVID-19 would certainly be welcomed by many, the idea of rushing this in depth process which normally takes years or decades to complete, could prove to be utterly catastrophic.
“Getting safety issues wrong with a COVID-19 vaccine could set us back for years or even decades,” says vaccine expert Richard Malley, MD.
We should probably heed his advice.
Article posted with permission from Matt Agorist