Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,010 posts)
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 02:51 PM Apr 2020

Arizona Congressman Calls On Fauci To 'Move Along'

ARIZONA — An Arizona congressman called on Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who has been advising President Donald Trump on the new coronavirus, to “move along” Monday, saying he hasn’t considered the effect of quarantines and stay-at-home orders on the economy.

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, a 5th District Republican who heads the House Freedumb Caucus, also publicly called for the resignation of Dr. Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator for the Trump administration’s Coronavirus Task Force.

Biggs and Colorado Congressman Ken Buck co-authored an op-ed in The Washington Examiner in which they asserted Fauci “can no longer be one the primary voices in this crisis, especially after his assertion that the economic effects and devastation from this shutdown are merely inconvenient.”

They were referring to an earlier comment from Fauci, who said, “It’s inconvenient from a societal standpoint, from an economic standing to go through this.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/coronavirus-arizona-congressman-calls-on-fauci-to-move-along/ar-BB12zUW2

10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Arizona Congressman Calls On Fauci To 'Move Along' (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2020 OP
Fauci is a DOCTOR, NOT an ECONOMIST you IDIOT! amb123 Apr 2020 #1
Good To See The Correct Spelling, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author RKP5637 Apr 2020 #3
The GOP, harbingers/enablers of death and destruction as good things to reach a goal. n/t RKP5637 Apr 2020 #4
And to think........ MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #5
How about Biggs call for Trump to "move along" instead NewJeffCT Apr 2020 #6
Yes, because it would be far better for millions more infections and deaths to occur, in order OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2020 #7
"People must die so I can make money again!" DBoon Apr 2020 #8
Work and die for the DJI! gratuitous Apr 2020 #9
Video of statement JHB Apr 2020 #10

The Magistrate

(95,247 posts)
2. Good To See The Correct Spelling, Sir
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 03:00 PM
Apr 2020

A Republican needs a 'U' and a 'B' to spell Freedom....


"Defeat of a hated enemy is something to be for."

Response to The Magistrate (Reply #2)

MyOwnPeace

(16,927 posts)
5. And to think........
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 03:30 PM
Apr 2020

they had people out there during a past campaign (I'm not going to name the idiot grifter woman who was the cheer-leader of the group) warning about "death squads and committees!"
I truly don't know how they can account for being such idiots and hypocrites with such short memories and still remember to show up to cast votes against helping Americans.

OAITW r.2.0

(24,504 posts)
7. Yes, because it would be far better for millions more infections and deaths to occur, in order
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 03:38 PM
Apr 2020

to save your stock portfolio.

It's amazing how far today's typical Republican rep is willing to dumb down this country to keep Dear Leader happy.

DBoon

(22,366 posts)
8. "People must die so I can make money again!"
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 04:13 PM
Apr 2020

In what universe does someone get away with this?

Nazis murdered the weak and vulnerable to "improve the race". You want to do the same just for the sake of your portfolio.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
9. Work and die for the DJI!
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 04:17 PM
Apr 2020

Dow Jones Industrials, that is.

Funny thing about pandemics, Rep. Biggs; they don't much care about the economy. That's why we listen to medical professionals like epidemiologists and not economists when it comes to dealing with a medical crisis. Obviously listening to people who know what they're talking about bothers you mightily. Get over it.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Arizona Congressman Calls...