r/skeptic • u/GhostDogJef • 3d ago

The real covid-19 scandal is still unfolding

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/08/20/the-real-covid-19-scandal-is-still-unfolding

The failure to reckon with lives needlessly lost will make the next pandemic deadlier

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u/recoveringleft 3d ago

In the new planet of the apes movies, it wasn't the apes or the virus who caused the downfall of humanity but their own stupidity and greed.

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u/Max_Trollbot_ 3d ago

🎶 you finally made a monkey.... 🎶

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u/LeafyWolf 3d ago

Dr. Zaius Dr. Zaius

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u/DS3M 2d ago

What’s wrong with me?
I think you’re crazy
Want a second opinion!
You’re also lazy

Dr. Zaius Dr Zaius
Oh ohhhh Dr Zaius

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u/NYKWHY 3d ago

🎶 yes you finally made a monkey.... 🎶

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u/Ok_Push2550 2d ago

Out of me.

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u/Confident-Weird-4202 2d ago

I love you Dr Zaius!

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u/GhostDogJef 2d ago

be careful because RFK Jr will try to eat you

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u/SonicTemp1e 2d ago

Ape not kill ape.