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Rush Limbaugh – Obama Wants Americans Infected with Ebola Because of Slavery

Day after day, Republicans tun in by the millions to hear the things Rush Limbaugh say. Not only to hear the things he say, but also to memorize the list of new talking points from their leader with the golden mic.

On Monday, said leader with the golden mic went on a rant, stating, without facts of course, that president Obama is allowing Americans to be infected with the Ebola virus as a payback for slavery.

I know, I know, just when you think a couldn’t get any crazier, this will be the new talking point from the Republican party.

While speaking with one of the unfortunate callers on his nationally syndicated talk show, ‘the Limbaugh’ said that there are liberals who believe that America is responsible for the spread of Ebola in Liberia because that nation was established by freed American slaves.

“And if it hadn’t been for that they probably wouldn’t have [Ebola]. So there are some people who think we kind of deserve a little bit of this,” he said, before accusing elected leaders of purposely leaving the country vulnerable to the virus.

“The danger we have now is that we elected people in positions of power and authority who think this or think like this in terms of this country being responsible, this country being to blame for things and it’s that kind of thinking that leads to opposition to shutting down airports from various countries,” Limbaugh explained, referring to the Obama administration’s handling of the crisis.

“It leads to opposition to keeping these people out of the country: ‘How dare we? We can’t turn our back on them! They exist because of us. We can’t turn them away!’”

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Medical Expert Donald Trump Criticizes CDC’s Ebola Information

Where else would Donald Trump get a microphone and a camera to offer his expertise on Ebola? Fox News of course.

Trump put his Ebola certification to good use on Monday morning by totally disregarding everything the pretending experts at the CDC had to say about the ebola disease and how it is caught. He especially had issue with Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, questioning the doctor’s suggestion that ebola is not easily spread.

“I think it’s ridiculous,” Trump said, before going off on his theory that ebola might be more contagious than the CDC is letting on. “It’s interesting, I watch all the time where this gentleman from CDC is saying you don’t catch it, you can’t catch it, it’s almost like impossible to catch. Yet an NBC photographer goes over there and gets ebola. I’m trying to find out how did he get it? What did he do to get it? I can’t imagine he was touching lots of folks. That’s what he was over there for. So that’s going to be an interesting one. How did this gentleman catch ebola?”

And the viewers of Fox News walk away, nodding their head in agreement, thankful that Dr. Donald Trump is there to save the day. Who needs the CDC anyway?

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US Doctor Cleared of Ebola Now Re-Admitted in Hospital

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Dr Sacra

The doctor who was infected with Ebola while working in Africa but cleared of the disease after being successfully treated here in the US, is now back in the hospital with a respiratory infection.

Doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center said in a statement that Dr. Richard Sacra was hospitalized Saturday for observation and is in stable condition with a cough and conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye.

The hospital stressed that doctors don’t believe the virus has recurred. They are awaiting test results from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation, which they expect to have by late Monday.

Meanwhile, Sacra is in isolation at the hospital.

“We are isolating Dr. Sacra to be cautious pending final confirmation of his illness,” said Dr. Robert Finberg, who is heading Sacra’s medical team. “We think it is highly unlikely that he has Ebola. We suspect he has an upper respiratory tract infection.”

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Ebola Victim in Texas Downgraded to Critical Condition

It’s not looking good for Thomas Duncan, the man from Liberia who traveled to the United States on September 20th, after being exposed to the deadly disease in Liberia.

The Texas hospital treating Thomas Eric Duncan said in a brief statement: “Mr. Duncan is in critical condition.”

The update came as US authorities said none of the individuals believed to have had exposure to Mr Duncan, including nine deemed to be at high risk, had shown any signs of Ebola infection.

“We are confident that none of those with definite contact had any symptoms related to Ebola, none of them had fever,” said Tom Frieden, the director of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The nine people deemed at high risk would be monitored closely, Mr Frieden said. “We will be looking very closely particularly at the nine individuals in the coming days, understanding that the peak period after exposure is about eight to nine days but can be as long as 21 days,” he said.

Mr Duncan was initially sent home when he first sought medical care, leaving a four-day span when he was sick and contagious while in contact with others, sparking concern over how many others may have been exposed.

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NBC Cameraman Contracts Ebola in Liberia West Africa

An American freelance television cameraman working for NBC News in Liberia has tested positive for the Ebola virus and will be flown back to the United States for treatment, the network said on Thursday in its own online report.

The diagnosis of the freelancer, hired earlier this week to work with NBC News chief medical editor and correspondent Dr. Nancy Snyderman, is believed to mark the first time an American journalist has been diagnosed with the deadly disease since the current outbreak in West Africa.

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Someone Should Tell Chris Matthews – “Unlikely” Does Not Mean “Impossible”

Chris Matthews is a very smart man. That said, why does he have such a hard time understanding the difference between the words “unlikely” and “impossible?”

Over the last few days I’ve watched in amazement as the host of MSNBC’s Hardball blows his lid over and over again trying to grasp the difference between the two words. And so far, no luck.

It’s about the one confirmed case if Ebola in this country. When the CDC held a news conference on Tuesday acknowledging that a man in Dallas was in isolation because he had the disease, Matthews started his show with a clip of President Obama saying it was highly “unlikely” that Ebola would come to our shores. And Matthews has been hung up on that word ever since.

His unfortunate guests have received the brunt of Matthews criticism of the President as he asked them, no demanded, that they explain why Mr. Obama used the word “unlikely” if there is a confirmed case of Ebola in Texas. And in typical Matthews fashion, his guests rarely ever get the chance to explain because Matthews keeps on talking.

“Why would he say that?” Matthews asked, evidence of confusion branded across his forehead as he impatiently listened for an answer. Then seconds later as a guest ventured to answer, Matthews will continue on his tirade.

“He said this was ‘unlikely’ that Ebola would come to America.  Why would this president make such a statement?” Matthews would then cap off his confusion with, “we are now living in the world of the unlikely.”

But on yesterday’s show,  one guest came close to explaining the difference to Matthews, that saying something was unlikely doesn’t mean it was impossible. Dr. Anthony Fauci was one of the guests yesterday and he tried to shed some light on the two words.

“How does the president two weeks ago say that something like this was “unlikely” to happen?” Chris asked the Doctor, then he continued, “he said that it would be unlikely. It isn’t unlikely, it happened!”

The doctor tried to explain. “Well, you can be unlikely Chris and still happen. It is unlikely, but in fact, it isn’t impossible. And that’s what happened.”

Chris Matthews continued, still not getting the difference.

“But how can you tell the American people don’t worry, it’s unlikely, and it just happened? You can’t keep saying it’s unlikely if it’s happened, can you?

The doctor tried again, “well again, it depends on what you mean. It’s still an unlikely situation that someone will get through. It’s still unlikely.”

Chris moved on to the next guest.

Again, Chris Matthews is a smart man, but he is tripping himself up on something that is so simple, a two year old would understand.

Unlikely and impossible are two different words Chris. One word means there is a chance, the other means there is no chance. When the president used the word “unlikely,” stop thinking that meant impossible.

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Thomas Eric Duncan The First Confirmed Ebola Carrier in The US – PIC

Thomas Eric Duncan is now in isolation in Dallas, but while in Liberia he tried helping his landlord’s daughter who was an Ebola victim. In an effort to save her life, Thomas Duncan rushed the young lady to the hospital in a taxi only to be turned away. Reports say that the girl was too weak to walk on her own and Duncan carried her back home where she died later on that night.

The girl’s brother, who also tried helping, also died a few weeks later.

Duncan left Liberia on September 19th to visit his family in Texas. On September 24th he went to the doctor when symptoms began manifesting themselves. He went back to the doctor on the 26th and was admitted on September 28th.

He is now in isolation. But according to a press briefing today it was also revealed that Thomas Eric Duncan was in contact with five children. The children attend four different schools in Texas. Authorities are presently monitoring those children for possible signs of Ebola.

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Possibly A Second Case of Ebola in Texas

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Zachary Thompson, Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, broke the news on Wednesday, that someone closely associated with the man confirmed as having the disease, is being monitored for the deadly Ebola.

“Let me be real frank to the Dallas County residents: The fact that we have one confirmed case, there may be another case that is a close associate with this particular patient. So this is real. There should be a concern, but it’s contained to the specific family members and close friends at this moment.”

Yesterday, the Director of the CDC confirmed that a man who recently traveled from Liberia has the first case of Ebola and is currently in isolation at a Texas facility.

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Breaking – First Confirmed Case of Ebola Now in America

The disease that has killed thousands in Africa is now confirmed in the United States. The victim who showed symptoms of the disease had blood-work tested and received the terrible news from the CDC, that the blood tested showed evidence of Ebola.

A patient being treated at a Dallas, Texas, hospital is the first case of Ebola virus diagnosed in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.

Several other Americans were diagnosed in West Africa and then brought to the United States for treatment.

The CDC is expected to provide more details on the case in a press conference at 5:30 p.m.

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President’s Weekly Address – America is Leading the Way

President Obama used this week’s weekly address to continue his message that America is leading. Leading the world on confronting terrorists like ISIL, leading in confronting the Ebola epidemic and leading the world to combat Climate Change.

“American leadership is the one constant in an uncertain world. That was true this week, as we mobilized the world to confront some of our most urgent challenges,” the President Said.

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Ebola Outbreak – You Guessed It, Republicans Blame Obama

Have you noticed that Congressional Republicans have been especially silent on the serious Ebola outbreak in Africa. Not a sound, not a murmur, not even a sigh to show their feelings on the subject as thousands die from the potentially global crisis.

Then a few days ago when the president acted by sending 3,000 military personnel to Africa to help fight the deadly disease, Republicans have, all if a sudden, awaken from their slumber. They found their voice and are, of course, finding fault with the president for not acting sooner.

Republican House Faker John Boehner couldn’t contain himself as he announced from the podium that… wait for it… Obama should be blamed for not acting sooner. Thus, insinuating that the vastness of the outbreak is due to the supposedly slow response from the president.

“I think this Ebola outbreak in Africa is a serious problem and I’m a bit surprised the administration hasn’t acted more quickly to address what is a serious threat, not only to Africans but to others around the world,” Boehner said at a news conference.

Some Republicans want the administration to do more. Sen. Rob Portman (Ohio) called on the administration to conduct mandatory screenings of individuals exhibiting Ebola symptoms at U.S. ports of entry.

But Boehner wouldn’t comment directly on the proposal floated by Portman, his close friend and fellow Buckeye. Instead, he suggested reporters pose questions to Homeland Security Chairman Mike McCaul (R-Texas), who’s holding a hearing on Wednesday.

“I think in the coming weeks,” Boehner said, “you will see the Congress and the administration figure out how do we best contain this very horrible disease.”

You sir Boehner, are a joke.

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