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Dr Linda's avatar

RFK Jr could have really irritated those covid worshipers by putting Steve Kirsch on the committee. He is not an MD but he is a data wiz. That would have been interesting to watch.

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KBB's avatar
Jun 12Edited

Appointing Kirsch directly might be too much of a lightning rod, but looking at the list of new appointees, I see a group that will be open to his data and take it seriously. He can probably get more accomplished as an informal consultant than as a committee member.

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Dr Linda's avatar

Agreed. But he is incredibly informed. He has invested so much time.

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KBB's avatar

. . . and been so ignored. That's the part that is about to end, I hope. Ditto for Ed Dowd. Both Kirsch and Dowd are data guys with no medical credentials, that's why they would be too controversial. But in an open-minded forum they will carry enormous weight.

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Dr Linda's avatar

Yes, Dowd!

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Carolyn's avatar

But science is ultimately made up of data..so why wouldn't they fit.

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KBB's avatar

Oh they would fit just fine. But the "media" and the "experts" would make a big fuss trying to discredit them and it would distract from getting the work done. Don't get me wrong - I think Kirsch (Dowd too) would be wonderful committee members. My caution is purely political, nothing to do with their expertise.

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Lori's avatar

Yes, I vote for SK too. He is a stats wiz!

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Adele Weeks's avatar

Well, he still can if he only has picked eight members and wants 17 total... we can hope!

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Jeff S's avatar

I'm available!

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PrayerWarrior's avatar

Funny I am hoping he is added

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CHop's avatar

That would make those meetings much more bearable to watch...and even entertaining.

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neener's avatar

My thoughts as well. But bo doubt many if these 8 are familiar with Kirsch's work .

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