of at least a half-million Americans is to argue — nonsensically — that the virus came out of the Wuhan virology lab and therefore something, something, something Trump is not responsible. He’s doing this with House Oversight Committee hearings this week.

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    To be fair: most politicians do. I remember the French 2002 presidential elections. Chirac ordered speed traps disabled to get voters. Around 600 people died because of him. Small chance for a presidential mandate.

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      You shared a single example and then extrapolated that to most. To be fair: that’s a bullshit long sword you drew.

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        Okay, I’ll share more: global warming, pollution. Of course there is also war for oil or to get reelected, cuts in social aids and healthcare, homeless people dying in the street. Anyway, you’re such a friendly person, have a great day.