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Lillian Burke's avatar

Please look at my commentary- with more emphasis on the medical/science aspects:

https://lillianburke.substack.com/p/preliminary-investigations-the-rand?r=b6c1

Janet's avatar

Now back to the real story. The biggest cover up in our country. The Epstein Files.

I'm wondering if Paul is feeling more power now that McConnell isn't there and probably dead. I'm wondering if Paul knows he's dead and going gung ho to use his increased power before we take back Congress and strip him of whatever power he is holding now. Just a matter of time.

Make a plan, check your registration, vote as early as you can. Early voting starts in September in VA. Expect a lot more crazy crap over the next few month but keep your eyes on the prize.

Get Democrats back in control of Congress to start the healing process!

Who cares's avatar

Go over and give them a shot

AVee. (Alexia)'s avatar

Rand Paul a self-certified Ophthalmologist 

- Is NOT recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists, 

- so we are stuck with him abusively attacking Dr Fauci in part because Dr Fauci corrected Trumps Covid lies. 

Rand’s Twitter page is populated with countless abusive false attacks- countless, when Trump’s lies & acts repeatedly caused the harm.

I saw the Hearing and was shocked and stunningly frozen - staring at the unbelievable scene -of the vociferously maliciousness with which especially Rand attempted to continually verbally wound Dr Fauci - whose life has been devoted to trying to save lives.

CRUEL AND ABUSIVE

Phyllis Greenberg's avatar

Thank you for this …I will repost this inclusive information …Anthony Fauci is a hero…This was the most horrifying moment

Benjamin's avatar

What a deceptive drawing. Everything that you touch is a lie.

Joseph M Coleman's avatar

That is a broad statement. What is Mitch lying about?

Theresa B's avatar

Dr. Fauci has done a hell of a lot more good in the world than those 2 pricks Rand Paul & Kennedy have ever done. The circus they put on yesterday ain't gonna take our attention off the real story. Rump's conplicity in the Epstein horror. Kennedy caused the death of his own cousin by selling him the bad drugs that killed him. Paul isn't worth the toilet paper I wipe my ass on. Dr. Fauci sat there with dignity & pleas the 5th while the jackals circled. God bless Dr. Fauci. Goddamned Kennedy & Paul. They are the jackals.

Beverly G. D. Hale's avatar

Amen. It is shameful that republicans would pull a stunt like this at the end of Tony's career. All that hard work, all the push back, and now all this sheeeett. Fauci needs an international award, and I hope the proper people will provide the proper recognition for his long and dedicated career. Shame! Unbelievable! So unjust in every way. And then there is Trumpo the Clown, all the corruption, all the lies, all the Epstein files, all the destruction in our society, all the deaths. These interrogators must be removed from government. This is amoral.

Lawrence Drolet's avatar

Rand Paul's best attempt to emulate Joe McCarthy. Your next article needs to address Todd Blanche and his misdeeds while at DOJ under Trump. Somewhere along the line, the illusion of power completely destroyed Blanche's ethics. Judge Sullivan's 3:00 PM deadline will most likely come and go with no DOJ action by Stanley Woodward. Will either file a stay or an appeal.

https://www.thejusticeconnection.org/news-and-press/fact-sheet-todd-blanche-devastating-leadership-doj

I have not heard from either Tennessee senator who voted yes on the Jay Clayton confirmation. No experience, seems to be no problem, especially under Trump, the leader and chief of corruption in the United States.

This government is majorly fucked up - just ask the senior senator from Ohio. Or the representative for district 7, Max Miller, who WAS MARRIED to Moreno's daughter, Emily.

Vote, people. Vote. And vote intelligently.

Helen's avatar

Dr. Fauci kept us informed and free from bleach cocktails! He’s a hero

Daniel Shim's avatar

Mitch - your gift of pattern recognition is unparalleled.

I lost sight of today's deadline for the DOJ to itemize all their redactions in the Epstein files. But I do remember the build-up of connect-the-dots reporting of the missing Jane Doe No. 4 from the Epstein files the last week of February - and the distraction the Circus Clown foisted upon all of us at the end of that week.

This disgraceful dog and pony show with Dr. Fauci echoes to me the dog and pony show between the Catholic Church and Galileo - a turning point signaling the end of the Dark Ages and the rise of the Enlightenment. The current persecution of Dr. Fauci is looking an awful lot like a Circus Clown attempt to end the Enlightenment and to bring back the Dark Ages.

Eric's avatar

A letter example to Congress: Demand for Evidence‑Based Oversight — No New Findings Justify the Current Fauci Proceeding

Dear <YourRep>,

I am writing as a constituent concerned about the recent Senate proceedings involving Dr. Anthony Fauci. After reviewing publicly available testimony, committee statements, and major news coverage, it is clear that no new evidence has emerged to justify the escalation toward contempt charges or renewed accusations of wrongdoing.

The questions raised in the July 2026 hearing largely repeat claims made since 2021 regarding NIH funding, gain‑of‑function research, and pandemic policy decisions. Multiple independent reviews—including those by the NIH, GAO, and international scientific bodies—have found no verified proof that Dr. Fauci intentionally misled Congress or directed prohibited research. Yet the hearing proceeded as though new revelations had surfaced, when none were presented.

This approach undermines the credibility of congressional oversight. Oversight is essential, but it must be grounded in verifiable facts, not political repetition. When a hearing produces no new documentation, no new scientific findings, and no new investigative results, escalating punitive measures appears retaliatory rather than evidence‑driven.

I urge you to advocate for oversight that is rigorous, fair, and based on substantiated information. The American people deserve investigations that illuminate truth—not proceedings that recycle long‑settled disputes without presenting new factual grounds.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for upholding standards of integrity in congressional inquiry.

Mark Robinson's avatar

Mitch, as always, your writings and understanding of the subject matter allow us to understand better how power can be used and abused by those who think they can wield their influence with bravado, and this time with no teeth. Dr Fauci has been informing and protecting the American people for over four decades. When you see a true witch hunt unfold before your eyes, it hurts to think what the future may hold for American politics, and for us as a nation.

Mitch Jackson's avatar

I still remember when, on January 19, 2021, Trump awarded the Presidential Commendation to Dr. Fauci. Now, he's sicking his MAGA dogs on the 85-year-old retired doctor. It's discussing to watch, and they're going to hear our response in this year's midterm elections. And one more thing, Donald and Todd, RELEASE ALL THE EPSTEIN FILES AND START PROSECUTING THE PERPETRATORS. Full stop!

newestbeginning's avatar

Hea hear!!!