Republicans (hereafter referred to as repugs because they're repugnant) have for yewars downplayed education and ignored science.
They have also denigrated government.
All this is part of their scheme to acquire and retain power. Let's not confuse people with facts seems to be their motto.
Of course, they're ignorant themselves. Just think of the idiot who brought a snowball into congress to "prove" that there was no such thing as global warming.
Yes, foreign powers- such as tRump's friend and ally, russia, may make the problem worse. But the problem started here because of anti-expertise.
Another part of the problem is that most Americans care more for sports (especially football) and entertainment (personally, I don't give a damn about what movie star is dating whom) than actually learning about the world and the universe.

Another part of the problem is shallowness and over-simplification. Just think of all the religionists who will tell you that this country was founded as a christian nation. Of course, they forget the fact that their definition of "christian" is quite different than what the founding fathers held.

@LiterateHiker Nice. I've got one of my daughter's artistic creations.

@Wolf041

I always wear a mask in public. These are masks I sewed. TA DA!

@Fred_Snerd I use email and phone

@Fred_Snerd And a Republican senator promptly ignored 7276 of them in less than 24 seconds.

@Fred_Snerd if they print them, it's much easier to delete the print queue.

@Fred_Snerd that’s a great, but rather chilling movie. Even more scary that the UK is currently having major trade talks with the US at the moment and leaving the EU has already left us in a situation with reduced rights.
I went to rally for proportional representation, the last one I went for, the turn out was minuscule. I wish there was a group that could unf@c¥ things. I personally feel that there would be less mental health problems if people felt heard.

It's not conflicting at all.. This virus is new and not fully understood yet.. New information is discovered daily..

@Cutiebeauty It's funny to watch emotion leap frog learning. Say like, the things you might learn from, I don't know, medical journals.

@K9Kohle789 That is good info I will have to research some on this. Thank you.

Many doctors suggest this protocol.

@BDair

"Do I still need to wear a mask?”

Wear a mask indoors in public spaces, or in crowded areas. Outdoors walking, biking. or sailing, then no.

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@BDair I understand about using these vitamins and such.. What I'm laughing is the, do I still have to wear a mask part...

Will it ever end?

Fox was sued but wiggled out of it under the guise of free speech.

@Justme43 Yeah, when trump and his clan is gone, only a few more months to find out how that going to go.

@MrDragon I know, but if Biden wins,what do you think Trump will do?

@Justme43 not sure, maybe continue to promote Goya beans?

@Justme43 very interesting question. Traditionally, one of the best ways to retain power is to start a war. North Korea might be a good candidate.

@Justme43 go to jail

@bobwjr I have long wondered if Hair Furor will fly to refuge against extradition if he loses big in November. Personally, I would dearly love to see his perp walk.