Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Avian Flu


Foghorn Leghorn
Originally uploaded by recyclingfan.
So Bush is committing 7 billion dollars for avian flu vaccination. On CNN, a show that presumes so report on "news," someone was interviewing an "expert" and here is how it went. Question to expert: Is it safe to eat chicken? Answer: There is no Avian flu in the US, yes, it is safe. Question: Is it safe to eat Turkey this thanksgiving? Answer: It is safe, there are not cases of Avian flu in the US. Question: If someone likes to feed pigeons in park, are they at risk? Answer: Again, there is no avian flu in this country. If there was, then the pigeons would have to be infected, and the people feeding them would have to handle them. I was about to scream!!! These are incredibly stupid questions!!! There is no flu!!! You have to pick up and hold the birds if they are infected!!! This is stupid!!! I am convinced the Bush admin is milking this to cast away attention from hurricanes, the war in Iraq, his court nominees. He is even escorting Charles and Camilla around the country to avoid his messes! God, can't those two go back to England?!

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