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walkingman

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2. When seeing this always remember that 60% of Americans

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 01:07 PM

Jun 9

read at a 6th grade level. I think that things like this happen when you have an undereducated public that is easily influenced by those who know they can capitalize by using them.

How did we get to this point? I think - Underfunding education, distorting history, religion being used to influence politics, and social media.

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As ivermectin goes over the counter, some pharmacists worry about a lack of guidance [View all] douglas9 Jun 9 OP

One of the weirdest COVID episodes that just won't die. Blues Heron Jun 9 #1

When seeing this always remember that 60% of Americans walkingman Jun 9 #2

Please post a sign that says "Ivermectin effective ONLY in Trump voters" -and only at doses surpassing 1000X label dose hlthe2b Jun 9 #3

Well, magats could likely use a good worming now and then... SheltieLover Jun 9 #4

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"ivermectin goes over the counter" In my area it was always over the counter.. At Tack and feed supply stores..nt mitch96 Jun 9 #6