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News/Politics 8-24-21

What’s interesting in the news today?

Open Thread

For your consideration and comments this morning, I’d like to discuss the elephant in the room. The part of the discussion that the “experts” on TV and at the CDC largely continue to ignore and leave out; what about us folks who had Covid-19 already, and have natural immunity?

There are very few studies even looking into the matter. So first up, here’s a brief segment I taped yesterday while watching Admiral Brett Giroir, former Asst. HHS Secretary speaking on Fox News.

Anything in RED is a link.

Some things that stood out in the video….

“No data to suggest that vaccine immunity is any better than natural immunity…”

“proof of Covid infection, right now, that’s still equivalent to vaccine immunity, even the CDC recognizes that…”

“when businesses reopen they should consider natural immunity, vaccine immunity, or frequent testing all equivalent….”

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First off, why no data? Seems kind of important, no? It seems like something that has the potential to offer protection to millions of folks like me who’ve had it and thankfully survived. Shouldn’t that be part of any discussion on the matter?

There is some data, but it’s not always easy to find. Here are a few I’d recommend reading.

The first 2 touch on the subject of natural immunity, and also what they perceive is the reluctance of authorities to openly discuss the issue.

First, from SHARYL ATTKISSON

Covid-19 natural immunity compared to vaccine-induced immunity: The definitive summary 

Next, from the American Institute for Economic Research

Why Is There Such Reluctance to Discuss Natural Immunity?

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To finish up, here’s one more from Israel.

From Israel National News

Nearly 40% of new COVID patients were vaccinated – compared to just 1% who had been infected previously.

While infections from the Delta variant after getting the vaccine are rising quickly, the numbers for those with natural immunity are notably lower. They don’t seem to be as susceptible to reinfection from the Delta variant.

There is clearly a large percentage of the population, as much as 35%, that have had the disease and recovered, yet we continue to be left out of the discussion. That needs to change. 

The CDC estimates there were already 120 million Americans infected with Covid-19 out of 330 million Americans. They should all have a level of natural immunity. These numbers are the most recent available, updated July 27th, 2021.

From the CDC

Estimated COVID-19 Burden

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An honest discussion of vaccines and vaccine hesitancy cannot occur without including this info in the equation. You cannot leave 1/3 of the country out of the discussion. The govt and medical “experts” need to start mentioning these facts. They’re pitting the vaccinated against those who aren’t, when a huge portion of those yet unvaccinated don’t even need it. It’s time the public and our govt stop ignoring us, and/or treating us like second class citizens for daring to refuse a vaccine we don’t need. The risks with these experimental vaccines just aren’t worth it for us.

I hope everyone takes the time to check out the links and honestly consider the matter.