COVIDiocy: Hydroxychloroquine Hoax

Hold on to the retention bar and keep your arms and legs inside the cart at all times. With all the COVIDiocy going around, this week’s What’s the Buzz is going to be a doozy of a rollercoaster. But of course, this whole week was. We’re going to enjoy yet another dump of COVIDiocity, starting with the media reaction to President Donald Trump’s encouraging thoughts on Hydroxychloroquine.

First, the hapless journagandists told people that 2 grams of the drug can kill. Well of course it can. That is why all medications prescribed by a doctor are measured in micrograms. To prevent an overdose such as this. But people fell for it, amazingly enough, as if they’d never taken a prescription in their lives and don’t understand 2 grams is quite a lot of medicine.

Drug touted by Trump to possibly treat virus can kill in just 2 grams https://t.co/MtkPhxAzwy — MSN (@MSN) March 20, 2020

Don Jr. has the perfect response to this irresponsible and highly dangerous headline:

What’s your point? 2 grams of caffeine can kill you too, but no one is planning on prescribing that much.



This bullshit is why everyone hates and doesn’t trust the media. They are trying to create fear for clicks with misleading and irrelevant info.



You people truly suck! https://t.co/HU2KtD37TW — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 21, 2020

COVIDiocy: Something’s Fishy Here

But these teleterrorists weren’t done. No, they then put out articles claiming the medicine Trump spoke of was found in fish tank cleaner (the kind specifically used to clear up Ick and things like that). And of course, they got exactly what they wanted with it. They found a story where some very useful idiots decided to swallow Chloroquine Phosphate (a completely different form of the chemical clearly labeled not for human consumption). It’s almost like these people plant seeds and watch them grow.

If that isn’t enough to cause the pope to go into fits of apoplexy, perhaps price gouging on fish tank cleaners is. In the same article claiming the drug “touted” by Trump is also found in Ick treatment, these miscreants also add that prices for the additive are being inflated to hundreds of dollars more than what they were selling for, and also flying off the shelves. But of course, this is why we have to tell people coffee is hot. Stupid people abound everywhere.

They knew someone was going to fall for it. And that’s just what a couple in Arizona did, if we can trust this story. From Valley News Live, “The man’s wife told NBC News she’d watched televised briefings during which President Trump talked about the potential benefits of chloroquine. Even though no drugs are approved to prevent or treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, some early research suggests it may be useful as a therapy.”

Hyping Hydroxychloroquine

All the problems with the whole story can be found in this one line, if you aren’t counting the anonymity of the couple. First, President Trump talked about the potential benefits of Hydroxychloroquine. Second, This drug has been in use for nearly 80 years treating both malaria and severe arthritis. Of course, you can’t get this drug unless it is prescribed by a doctor. In micrograms.

And third, he did not mention anything about the fish tank additive, nor did he recommend taking Hydroxychloroquine without a doctor’s script. In fact, the experts with him warn people not to take it without being under close supervision by a doctor, and doctors for years have been telling people never to self medicate. However, that did not keep some bluechecks from making complete asses of themselves:

Trump said the word "chloroquine" and she saw the word "chloroquine" inside her house. It was very not smart of her to jump to conclusions and taking hasty actions. Also not smart: Trump over-promising an unproven treatment. With an audience of millions, leaders should be careful — William Beutler (@WilliamBeutler) March 24, 2020

👉Her husband is dead & she's in the ICU after ingesting chloroquine:



"We saw Trump on TV — every channel — & all of his buddies and that this was safe," she said.

"Trump kept saying it was basically pretty much a cure."



She implored @VaughnHillyard: "Educate the people" https://t.co/Vl94tIZcdw — Heidi Przybyla (@HeidiNBC) March 23, 2020

🚨BREAKING: A man DIED & his wife is in ICU after they ingested #chloroquine, one of the anti-malarials that @realDonaldTrump touted.



Chloroquine/#hydroxychloroquine have NOT been proven effective against #coronavirus & can cause FATAL heart arrhythmias.https://t.co/kagJQpkzNz — Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) March 23, 2020

🛑Hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil) can prolong the QT interval (heart rhythm) and can cause a FATAL arrhythmia. Azithromycin can also prolong the QT interval, so use of these 2 drugs together should ONLY be done under the supervision of a doctor. pic.twitter.com/ghtYMmFjBA — Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) March 21, 2020

FACTCHECK: Major Disconnect

And then there’s David Rothschild, who decided to take it upon himself to condemn the president for supposedly “spreading misinformation” that will “make crisis worse.” Thank God for people like Brian Cates.

That's just 1 trial. In France.



The Chinese also did one.



If you looked, you'd have found it.



But you didn't look, did you?



That's the problem, David.



You're not looking.



Go LOOK. — Brian Cates //Flynn & Breitbart's Army! (@drawandstrike) March 22, 2020

Unfortunately, the effects of this particular smear campaign could serve to make the COVID 19 crisis worse than it is, scaring those diagnosed with the virus into refusing treatment, as Ryan Saavedra wisely points out.

This NBC reporter is habitual liar



The woman ate *fish tank cleaner*



Imagine the damage that could happen to people as a result of this tweet



Someone could believe this dishonest reporter and then not want to take medication given to them by a doctor https://t.co/FAFSspt0hP — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) March 24, 2020

And still:

My husband and I tried to take Trump's coronavirus drug – now he is dead https://t.co/dtxKyUkRzi — Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) March 24, 2020

If the fish tank cleaner story is true, there’s a clear connection between it and stories by several major propaganda outlets claiming the same chemical used to treat malaria is found in Ick medicine. Requests for comments from said outlets as to their culpability in the alleged death of the Arizona airhead and the hospitalization of his equally airheaded wife-turned-pharmacist have gone unanswered.

While trying to find tweets and stories on this, I found my request scrubbed from twitter, along with the tweet from Valley News Live promoting the article in question. And that is not all that is scrubbed. Fox News is the only outlet with the balls to leave it’s article claiming the drug is also found in Ick treatment on their site.

Cheers, Kirstie!

Speaking of unanswered! Kirstie Alley shocked the world, and her nutty colleagues, when she posted this:

Dear Mr. President, @realDonaldTrump

I wanted to thank you for ur recent decorum, sincerity, & care towards us. You’re taking charge & leading in a manner needed & wanted for this country. I highly commend you for ur boundless energy & willingness to solve problems. Thank you — Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) March 24, 2020

Her beautiful show of impartial praise for the president’s handling of the virus received just the response you may think it did. One stood out above the rest though. Just like his broke down, has-been older brother, Hollyweird never-was Billy Baldwin did his best to try to change Kirstie’s mind. And got fact checked by Robby Starbuck.

2 months late — Declared public health emergency, stopped flights from China and had a task force assembled in January



Malaria pills — Dr’s in Australia, France, China & US have cured patients with it



Chinese Virus — The virus originated in China



Earth to Billy.

Come in Billy. — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) March 24, 2020

Kirstie herself proved to be a master subtweeter in her own right:

I compliment people when they do well … blah blah blah — Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) March 24, 2020

You can tell a lot about people who belittle you for your views and beliefs, when u aren’t even TALKING TO THEM! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 My bestie and I call these people CHIMERS ..they ALWAYS chime in when u are speaking to someone else 🤣 pic.twitter.com/RmrS64LM0J — Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) March 24, 2020

Her original tweet was, of course, recognized by the president himself:

So far, her tweets challenging bigots who thought they’d cornered a housecat (and got eaten by a panther) have gone unanswered.

I Say You’re a Terrible Reporter

Speaking of epic smackdowns, the president himself issued one to a fear-mongering reporter who figured he’d ask the most basic gotcha question. President Trump tolerated Peter Alexander’s pathetic excuse for journalism right up until he asked his question. And holy hell broke loose. President Trump’s takedown of the hapless chap was capped off with the sentiment that Alexander “should be ashamed” of himself.

Trump goes SAVAGE mode on Fear Mongering Reporter: “You’re a terrible reporter.” 🔥



pic.twitter.com/vFgdiFcjtP — Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 20, 2020

Someone else noticed Alexander’s sneak attack as well. The legendary Brit Hume, in a scathing retort, called out those bemoaning Alexander’s fate and lambasting the president for his rebuke. The intrepid Hume called the question a “Bullsh*t gotcha question,” stating reporters had done it for decades.

Legitimate question my a**. It was the kind of bullsh*t gotcha question which hack WH reporters have been asking for decades. But instead of going off on the reporter, Trump should have said the whole briefing in all its particulars was a message to people who are scared. https://t.co/Qg0lYC1fxk — Brit Hume (@brithume) March 20, 2020

He wasn’t the only one who noticed, either. Joe Concha of The Hill recognized bullshit when he saw it, calling Alexander out not only for his questions, but for the tweet he later posted painting himself a victim.

I offered both Pres Trump and VP Pence an opportunity to reassure Americans.



Simple question: “What do you say to Americans who are scared?”



Trump, to me: “I say, you’re a terrible reporter.”



Pence, an hour later: “Don’t be afraid. Be vigilant.” — Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) March 20, 2020

Concha had this to say:

Your ratio of the day. Also Alexander to Trump right before the “reassure” question: “Is it possible that your impulse to put a positive spin on things may be giving Americans a false sense of hope?”: https://t.co/eeHHAVQl8v — Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) March 20, 2020

Nevertheless, the TDS food kept right on coming:

Peter Alexander was trying to get the president of the United States to address the fears Americans have about #coronavirus. His attack on Peter is absolutely shameful and hard to watch — but realize that he attacked Peter so he could avoid answering to you. pic.twitter.com/fJ0PC4Hk9N — Caroline Orr (@RVAwonk) March 20, 2020

Speaking of Stupid

The problem with this tweet (besides the obvious) is that the very reason there are press conferences (when the president canceled them indefinitely) is to address the fears and concerns this nation has. If the president didn’t want to answer to us, he wouldn’t have the very people none of us can stand in front of him badgering him with stupid bullshit gotcha questions.

Speaking of stupid, AOC chimed in on the fallout from the cash out. What am I talking about? Senators Kelly Loeffler, Dianne Feinstein, Jim Inhofe, and Richard Burr were caught dumping stocks just before the market plunged. According to the California Globe, “Oklahoma Republican Senator Jim Inhofe, Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler, Republican Senator Richard Burr from North Carolina and Democrat Sen. Feinstein sold their stock holdings after being briefed about the coronavirus and the significant impact the virus was predicted to have on the economy and stock market.”

AOC, who had just gotten done trying to stuff the COVID relief bill with funding for abortion clinics, arts and humanities, illegal aliens, and herself, had this to say:

It is stomach-churning that the first thoughts these Senators had to a dire & classified #COVID briefing was how to profit off this crisis.



They didn’t mobilize to help families, or prep response. They dumped stock.



Sen. Loeffler needs to resign, too. https://t.co/3lx1Bjt4be — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 20, 2020

Too bad the bumbling bartender didn’t find diverting COVID relief to her pet projects instead of the American people “stomach churning.” We probably would have gotten that bill passed sooner. Of course, I guess there’s one good thing to come out of the COVID 19 pandemic:

Coronavirus makes Taliban realise they need health workers alive… https://t.co/Np1lEepRBZ — Deenie (@deenie7940) March 19, 2020

COVIDiocy: Just Plain Trashy

And we couldn’t talk about all the COVIDiocy going around without mentioning this gem of a human being:

I expect Donald to be a do nothing fucking loser wimp but she could maybe possibly try to uhhh BE BETTER possibly the best be the best the best be best. — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) March 18, 2020

Chrissy Teigen made an utter fool of herself again, with a vile and vitriolic rant which has an ice cube’s chance in hell of actually making the slightest bit of sense, if any at all. And followed it up with this:

ALL I have seen this bot do is gently touch Christmas ornaments in a cape and stare in a cape and pat statues in a different cape and then change her cape into a rude ass jacket. Fuck you — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) March 18, 2020

This after the Target tart went after both Donald and Ivanka Trump for their supposed inaction on the Beijing Bronchial Bug. I suppose we shouldn’t hold it against her too much. It seems she and the rest of Hollyweird have lost what little mental health they had with the quarantine in action. A whole slew of celebrities posted the weirdest rash of off key tweets this past week or so, with Madonna trying just a little too late to relate to the unwashed masses. In a high class bathtub filled with milk and rose petals.

Terrence Williams couldn’t hold the laughter in:

JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED!



Madonna made a crazy awkward Quarantine video in the bathtub



SO I HAD TO RESPOND!



Who did it better ?

Me or @Madonna #StayAtHomeOrder #CoronavirusLockdown pic.twitter.com/zVfOA8ZseB — Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) March 24, 2020

And that is just some of the COVIDiocy sweeping the twitterverse. I will leave you with this, brought to us by our beloved James Woods:

Quarantine Day 5 pic.twitter.com/FAS49MwNgX — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) March 20, 2020

A good way to entertain yourself during quarantine.