Covidiots

“Just shows you that this is a for-profit endeavor. And the amount of profit that’s been generated by these pharmaceutical drug companies during this crisis from selling vaccines is fucking crazy, which is why it’s terrifying that they’re now trying to give it to children. “And they’re trying to say that children need it when they don’t. They don’t need …

Mediaite reports: Most people assumed Aaron Rodgers was joking when he told Pat McAfee he’s dealing with “Covid toe” during his weekly interview on SiriusXM. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time he lied about a medical matter. “I felt good in just a few days and didn’t have any lingering effects, other than the Covid toe,” Rodgers said Tuesday …

From the Federal Aviation Administration: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes $161,823 in civil penalties against eight airline passengers for alleged unruly behavior involving alcohol. Since Jan. 1, 2021, the FAA has received nearly 300 reports of passenger disturbances due to alcohol and intoxication. $24,000 against a passenger on a March 31, 2021, Delta Air Lines …

Variety reports: On Tuesday, “General Hospital” star Steve Burton confirmed on Instagram the rampant rumors that he was fired from the long-running ABC soap opera because he would not get vaccinated against COVID-19. “I wanted you to hear it from me personally.” he said, before launching into anti-vaccine rhetoric. “Unfortunately, ‘General Hospital’ has let me go because of the vaccine …

TV Insider reports: Two weeks after news broke that Ingo Rademacher was out at General Hospital following his recent anti-vax and transphobic remarks, the ABC daytime soap has written him off of the show. The last episode for Rademacher, who plays Jasper “Jax” Jacks, aired on November 22, and he said goodbye in a scene with his ex-wife Carly. He …

Agence France-Presse reports: On Saturday Tennis Australia made it official that unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete in January’s grand slam, posing some awkward questions for Novak Djokovic. The Serbian is a noted anti-vaxxer and is yet to reveal publicly whether he is vaccinated against Covid-19. Asked about the Australian Open’s vaccine mandate, Djokovic said: “We’ll see. We’ll …

The Big Lead reports: Former New York Mets great and current broadcaster Keith Hernandez made his Twitter private on Friday after the swift backlash he faced for promoting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. Hernandez posted a tweet promoting noted anti-vax champion Robert Kennedy Jr.’s new book. Hernandez is free to read and share any books he wants, but he shouldn’t be surprised …

Reuters reports: The mayor of Rotterdam on Saturday condemned “an orgy of violence” at protests against COVID-19 measures in the Dutch port city, in which seven people were wounded and more than 20 arrested. Crowds of several hundred rioters torched cars, set off fireworks and threw rocks at police during the protests on Friday evening. Police responded with warning shots …

Consequence Of Sound reports: Former rock icon and current loony Eric Clapton doubled down on his COVID-19 trutherism in a conversation with noted anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on the latter’s podcast, The Defender. As Clapton explained, holding anti-science beliefs has taken a toll on his mental health. “I thought I was going crazy,” he said. He added, “The …

First, a reminder from last week: Daystar Television Network, one of the largest Christian television networks in the world and The American Family Association, a nonprofit Christian organization, said in a lawsuit today that a federal vaccine mandate forcing large companies to require their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccinated is a ”sin against God’s Holy Word.” AFA and Daystar …

The CBC reports: The pastor of a Nova Scotia church that hosted an event linked to a COVID-19 spike and three deaths told his parishioners this week that what happened is “unfortunate,” but it is all part of God’s plan. At the end of October,Robert Smith’s church hosted a multi-day gathering of faith groups from across the province. Public health …

CNN reports: Take a look at two recent polls that have asked about whether or not people have gotten the flu shot: Axios/Ipsos and Kaiser Family Foundation. By assessing two polls instead of one, we know what we’re seeing is a real phenomenon and not statistical noise. According to the Ipsos data, 68% of Democrats said they have gotten a …

The Idaho Press reports: On Monday afternoon, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted 12-6 against HB 409, a proposal from Rep. Sage Dixon [photo], to create a “Federal Overreach Legal Defense Fund” and fund it with a $2 million transfer from the state’s general fund. The joint budget committee had lots of questions about the bill and its provisions, with many …

Kyle Mantyla reports at Right Wing Watch: Right-wing anti-vaccine activist Sherri Tenpenny was among the gaggle of conspiracy theorists who graced the stage at the ReAwaken America rally held last weekend at right-wing pastor John Hagee’s Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas. Addressing the crowd on Sunday, Tenpenny declared that requiring non-vaccinated individuals to undergo regular COVID-19 testing is “torture” …

ABC News reports: A 47-year-old Florida teacher hospitalized with COVID-19 has died after her husband sued in an unsuccessful effort to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin. Tamara Drock died Friday, 12 weeks after being admitted to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Ryan Drock told the Palm Beach Post. He sued the hospital last month in an attempt to …

“What I tell people is we have to love our freedom more than we fear a germ. We have to. And I would even remind people that even if this was the deadly disease that they say it is, there’s worse things than death. This may sound cold and people get mad at me for saying it, but we’re lucky …

The New York Times reports: Several dozen New York City workers have been suspended without pay as a part of an investigation into the use of fake vaccine cards at the Department of Sanitation, a city official with knowledge of the investigation said. The Department of Sanitation garnered particular attention for a single-day increase of nine percentage points — taking …

The Independent reports: Tesco is the latest supermarket to release its 2021 Christmas advert – and because of the inclusion of a double-jabbed Santa showing off his Covid vaccine pass, it’s definitely wound up anti-vaxxers. The ad called: “This Christmas, Nothing’s Stopping Us,” shows Brits making the most of this festive season after lockdown restrictions last year meant that loved …

The Seattle Times reports:  State Sen. Doug Ericksen is stranded in El Salvador after testing positive for COVID-19 there, and he has sought help from fellow Republican lawmakers to send him monoclonal antibody treatments. Ericksen told KIRO radio he was “fighting a bad bout” with the virus. A fierce critic of Gov. Jay Inslee’s emergency pandemic orders — including the …

CNN Sports reports: Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been activated off the NFL’s reserve/Covid-19 list, the team confirmed Saturday. Rodgers, who missed the team’s Week 9 game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to Covid-19 protocols, will return after finishing the mandatory 10-day quarantine period required for unvaccinated players who test positive for the virus. He is …