As much as I understand and appreciate Fauci’s position as trying to do good by influencing the decision makers I would like to see him take a stand, even at the cost of his job and role in the administration, and state very clearly that we are leaderless and fast becoming victims of an incompetent …

Dr. Fauci will continue as he has since Reagan as an apolitical scientist. He is well respected because of these attributes and this has driven his credibility for decades. We need at least one person wearing these shoes, and I’m glad it’s him.

[image] Steamer: As much as I understand and appreciate Fauci’s position as trying to do good by influencing the decision makers I would like to see him take a stand If he took a stand he’d be replaced by a yes man who says what Trump wants to hear. Better to serge the line than hold it till …

[image] Kennebec_Captain: Trump’s approval is up at this point. That is not surprising but it is only because he had one brief moment of lucidity. His daily “news” rallies and irrational outbursts on camera and online have clearly shown his deteriorating mental condition. Even I had a moment…

From James Fallows about Fauci - Trump: ‘I Don’t Think I’m Going to Learn Much’ - The Atlantic Q: You’re standing there saying nobody should gather with more than 10 people and there are almost 10 people with you on the stage…. A: I know that. I’m trying my best. I cannot do the impossible. Q: W…

If he walked away now, it would change nothing. It wouldn’t change the mind of anyone watching the briefings. Trump’s approval rating wouldn’t budge. His demeanor wouldn’t change. He would smirk while insulting the doctor, call him a stupid twerp with tiny hands, “Did you see his tiny hands, mine ar…

That last sentence was Fallows, not me. I edited my post to move the block quote.

From WP today: [image] Fauci gets frank about Trump: ‘I can’t jump in front of the microphone and... In a Q&A published Sunday night in Science magazine, Fauci shed light on his relationship with Trump, how the pair handles their differences and what happens before each coronavirus task …

[image] ombugge: At 79 he may consider retiring before being pushed. He doesn’t need to retire, he can make a career crowning statement by refusing to be part of the Trump dog and pony show. If he were fired it would do nothing but prove to the world how corrupt and ignorant Trump is. As it …

[image] Steamer: he would still run the Institute Why wouldn’t Trump simply fire him?

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Steamer March 23, 2020, 2:01pm 13

I think he has done all he can do in his current position at this time.

It appears that Trump is pushing back at Fauci now and that leaves Fauci with only one means to get his message across - walk away and tell the world why he walked.

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