Experts still say immunity from natural infection is not better than vaccine immunity. Risks of infection are far less predictable than the small risks of vaccines. Problem is that infection immunity depends on severity of illness. Infected people with mild symptoms develop less strong immunity. Infection can lead to serious illness or death. However vaccinated individuals experience mild side effects that last a few days. So vaccines are safer for people with weak immune systems. Although old vaccines and infections are less effective against virus variants, overall protection is higher for vaccinated people than those who are unvaccinated when infected. That is, best protection combines both vaccine and infection immunity.
@thirdperson
Keep up the great work with such important info!
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Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:
Experts still say immunity from natural infection is not better than vaccine immunity. Risks of infection are far less predictable than the small risks of vaccines. Problem is that infection immunity depends on severity of illness. Infected people with mild symptoms develop less strong immunity. Infection can lead to serious illness or death. However vaccinated individuals experience mild side effects that last a few days. So vaccines are safer for people with weak immune systems. Although old vaccines and infections are less effective against virus variants, overall protection is higher for vaccinated people than those who are unvaccinated when infected. That is, best protection combines both vaccine and infection immunity.
South Korea auto stocks recover after Trump threats
South Korean stocks started to gain on Tuesday, following a drop after [the fascist in the Oval] threatened to raise tariffs on South Korean goods, including electronics and autos, to 25%
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NEWS today . . .
South Korea auto stocks recover after Trump threats
South Korean stocks started to gain on Tuesday, following a drop after [the fascist in the Oval] threatened to raise tariffs on South Korean goods, including electronics and autos, to 25%
(thanks to Thirdperson for bringing this story to our attention!)
Under the trump MAGA regime, the US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index
H.Ziady, Feb 10 -
The USA [ under MAGA 'Badministration' ] has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures perception of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and business people.... 29th place, in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
The US ranking has been on a downward trend for the past decade[ie, since trump first entered the WH]. It took another hit in 2025, when the Trump administration gutted the federal government’s ability to fight public corruption by pausing investigations into corporate foreign bribery and curtailing enforcement of a foreign agent registration law, among other measures.
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Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:
(thanks to Thirdperson for bringing this story to our attention!)
Under the trump MAGA regime, the US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index
H.Ziady, Feb 10 -
The USA [ under MAGA 'Badministration' ] has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures perception of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and business people.... 29th place, in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
The US ranking has been on a downward trend for the past decade[ie, since trump first entered the WH]. It took another hit in 2025, when the Trump administration gutted the federal government’s ability to fight public corruption by pausing investigations into corporate foreign bribery and curtailing enforcement of a foreign agent registration law, among other measures.
According to Washington monthly, Trump is the worst president in US history. Among future historians, his legacy is likely to be constitutional violations, abuses of power against critics and his corruption.
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According to Washington monthly, Trump is the worst president in US history. Among future historians, his legacy is likely to be constitutional violations, abuses of power against critics and his corruption.
Trump Officially the Worst President Ever According to Academics
Results are based on nearly 200 responses from scholars across multiple disciplines whose work engages presidential politics.
This is the third such survey by University of Houston political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus and Coastal Carolina University professor Justin Vaughn.
Their survey put Biden in 14th place with a score of 62.6
Trump ranked 45th (last) with a paltry score of just10.9
The behaviors that made Trump worst have strengthened in his second term.
So the worst is becoming even more so...
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Trump Officially the Worst President Ever According to Academics
Results are based on nearly 200 responses from scholars across multiple disciplines whose work engages presidential politics.
This is the third such survey by University of Houston political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus and Coastal Carolina University professor Justin Vaughn.
Their survey put Biden in 14th place with a score of 62.6
Trump ranked 45th (last) with a paltry score of just10.9
The behaviors that made Trump worst have strengthened in his second term.
According to Washington monthly, Trump is the worst president in US history. Among future historians, his legacy is likely to be constitutional violations, abuses of power against critics and his corruption.
FOLLOW UP to thirdperson's excellent post . . .
Trump: The Worst President Ever
Jonathan Alter Feb. 16 -
Even if he racks up an achievement or two in the next couple of years, we can be confident that Donald Trump will be viewed as the worst president in U.S. history.
With every day bringing a fresh outrage, it’s hard to know what will stick over time. My guess is that historians of the future will focus on three surpassing abuses:
• The violation of his oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. • His misuse of White House power to threaten and punish his critics. • His gobsmacking corruption!
According to Washington monthly, Trump is the worst president in US history. Among future historians, his legacy is likely to be constitutional violations, abuses of power against critics and his corruption.
FOLLOW UP to thirdperson's excellent post . . .
Trump: The Worst President Ever
Jonathan Alter Feb. 16 -
Even if he racks up an achievement or two in the next couple of years, we can be confident that Donald Trump will be viewed as the worst president in U.S. history.
With every day bringing a fresh outrage, it’s hard to know what will stick over time. My guess is that historians of the future will focus on three surpassing abuses:
• The violation of his oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. • His misuse of White House power to threaten and punish his critics. • His gobsmacking corruption!
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge’s order that blocks him from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, for participating in a video that called on troops to resist UNLAWFUL orders, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) —
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge’s order that blocks him from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, for participating in a video that called on troops to resist UNLAWFUL orders, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded in the Middle East after the cancellation of thousands of flights as war rages across the region.
More than 11,000 flights scheduled to depart from major airports in 10 countries have been canceled since [trump] attacked Iran on February 28, data from Flightradar24 shows
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CNN reports -
Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded in the Middle East after the cancellation of thousands of flights as war rages across the region.
More than 11,000 flights scheduled to depart from major airports in 10 countries have been canceled since [trump] attacked Iran on February 28, data from Flightradar24 shows
Former U.S. Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined thousands of mourners at a public memorial service for Jesse Jackson in Chicago to honor the longtime ?civil-rights activist.
Trump refused to attend the funeral of the BLACK voting-rights advocate.
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March 6 (Reuters) -
Former U.S. Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined thousands of mourners at a public memorial service for Jesse Jackson in Chicago to honor the longtime ?civil-rights activist.
Trump refused to attend the funeral of the BLACK voting-rights advocate.
Mark Kelly should face expulsion (at a minimum) from the Senate for his actions telling soldiers to disobey orders.
This is treasonous behavior that in previous years would have resulted in certain hanging.... You are a lucky man, Mark.... This man is not a hero.. He is a modern day Benedict Arnold that you could reasonably argue should be executed. That would put a stop immediately to such treasonous behaviour.
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Mark Kelly should face expulsion (at a minimum) from the Senate for his actions telling soldiers to disobey orders.
This is treasonous behavior that in previous years would have resulted in certain hanging.... You are a lucky man, Mark.... This man is not a hero.. He is a modern day Benedict Arnold that you could reasonably argue should be executed. That would put a stop immediately to such treasonous behaviour.
Federal grand jury refused to indict Kelly and members of congress for video reminding military of legal duty to disobey illegal orders. Their speech is protected by first amendment. Abuse of power for Trump administration to weaponize justice department against political enemies.
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@Rush51 "Mark Kelly"
Federal grand jury refused to indict Kelly and members of congress for video reminding military of legal duty to disobey illegal orders. Their speech is protected by first amendment. Abuse of power for Trump administration to weaponize justice department against political enemies.
@Rush51 "Mark Kelly" Federal grand jury refused to indict Kelly and members of congress for video reminding military of legal duty to disobey illegal orders. Their speech is protected by first amendment.
Abuse of power for Trump administration to weaponize justice department against political enemies.
Correct! But such "weaponization" is what fascists do...
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Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:
@Rush51 "Mark Kelly" Federal grand jury refused to indict Kelly and members of congress for video reminding military of legal duty to disobey illegal orders. Their speech is protected by first amendment.
Abuse of power for Trump administration to weaponize justice department against political enemies.
Correct! But such "weaponization" is what fascists do...
The Worst president will know when to end war! When he feels it in his bones! You can’t make this shit up ! So the fate of the Middle East and the world economy hinges on the “feelings” of an asshole who is also a 34 time convicted fraudster, dementia addled pedophile, white supremacist, malignant narcissist and compulsive liar. I’m sure the 2500 marines are hoping for the bones spurs to ache flare up real soon!
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The Worst president will know when to end war! When he feels it in his bones! You can’t make this shit up ! So the fate of the Middle East and the world economy hinges on the “feelings” of an asshole who is also a 34 time convicted fraudster, dementia addled pedophile, white supremacist, malignant narcissist and compulsive liar. I’m sure the 2500 marines are hoping for the bones spurs to ache flare up real soon!
People (Democrats) still think Trump is acting in vacuum in the war against Iran. That he never considered Iran's blocking the Strait of Hormuz. I think he is so far ahead of everyone and the taking out of Maduro was part of the overall plan. He insured oil was available in the Western Hemisphere. He is playing chess while everyone is not even playing checkers. What could have been 2 different headlines for late 2026:
1. Trump attacks Iran. Democrats say he's destroying American economy. 2. Iran uses Nuclear weapon on Israel and USA: Democrats scream that Trump should have attacked Iran !
The Pastor of Disaster
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People (Democrats) still think Trump is acting in vacuum in the war against Iran. That he never considered Iran's blocking the Strait of Hormuz. I think he is so far ahead of everyone and the taking out of Maduro was part of the overall plan. He insured oil was available in the Western Hemisphere. He is playing chess while everyone is not even playing checkers. What could have been 2 different headlines for late 2026:
1. Trump attacks Iran. Democrats say he's destroying American economy. 2. Iran uses Nuclear weapon on Israel and USA: Democrats scream that Trump should have attacked Iran !
They couldn’t nuke have Israel this week, month, or year ! Is action was was taken because in the near future “ November “ the house and possibly senate are going to flip and then the window for Netanyahu will have closed! Israel has played Trump! ….The American public has been played by the DOJ over Epstein!
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@Barbarossa
They couldn’t nuke have Israel this week, month, or year ! Is action was was taken because in the near future “ November “ the house and possibly senate are going to flip and then the window for Netanyahu will have closed! Israel has played Trump! ….The American public has been played by the DOJ over Epstein!
People (Democrats) still think Trump is acting in vacuum in the war against Iran. That he never considered Iran's blocking the Strait of Hormuz. I think he is so far ahead of everyone and the taking out of Maduro was part of the overall plan. He insured oil was available in the Western Hemisphere. He is playing chess while everyone is not even playing checkers. What could have been 2 different headlines for late 2026:1. Trump attacks Iran. Democrats say he's destroying American economy.2. Iran uses Nuclear weapon on Israel and USA: Democrats scream that Trump should have attacked Iran !
Libs simply can't keep up.
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Quote Originally Posted by Barbarossa:
People (Democrats) still think Trump is acting in vacuum in the war against Iran. That he never considered Iran's blocking the Strait of Hormuz. I think he is so far ahead of everyone and the taking out of Maduro was part of the overall plan. He insured oil was available in the Western Hemisphere. He is playing chess while everyone is not even playing checkers. What could have been 2 different headlines for late 2026:1. Trump attacks Iran. Democrats say he's destroying American economy.2. Iran uses Nuclear weapon on Israel and USA: Democrats scream that Trump should have attacked Iran !
The Worst president will know when to end war! When he feels it in his bones! You can’t make this shit up ! So the fate of the Middle East and the world economy hinges on the “feelings” of an asshole who is also a 34 time convicted fraudster, dementia addled pedophile, white supremacist, malignant narcissist and compulsive liar. I’m sure the 2500 marines are hoping for the bones spurs to ache flare up real soon!
but, but, but trump *PROMISED America* there would be no new wars or regime changes to begin with on his word of honor as a republican
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Quote Originally Posted by joe pockets:
The Worst president will know when to end war! When he feels it in his bones! You can’t make this shit up ! So the fate of the Middle East and the world economy hinges on the “feelings” of an asshole who is also a 34 time convicted fraudster, dementia addled pedophile, white supremacist, malignant narcissist and compulsive liar. I’m sure the 2500 marines are hoping for the bones spurs to ache flare up real soon!
but, but, but trump *PROMISED America* there would be no new wars or regime changes to begin with on his word of honor as a republican
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