Mark A Swancutt
@mswancutt.bsky.social
Infectious Diseases MD; TB physician; COVID-19 response; legal consultant;
Stoic; my personal opinions only; likes are only likes, not endorsements or agreement
Stoic; my personal opinions only; likes are only likes, not endorsements or agreement
Thanks to President Trump, Sweden doesn't trust the USA. This is to be expected.
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Thanks to President Trump, Sweden doesn't trust the USA. This is to be expected.
Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort." Need two witnesses, too.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I was called a traitor by a man that I fought for 6 years for. I gave him my loyalty for free. I've never owed him anything. Let me tell you what a traitor is -- a traitor is an American that serves foreign countries."
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort." Need two witnesses, too.
Wasn't his real role to do nothing, or better, to destroy an "useless" agency. If he did that, he was successful even if it wasn't what agency employees wanted.
Richardson spent “limited time in daily operations meetings and shrank away from his role,” according to The Washington Post.
FEMA Head David Richardson Steps Down From Role After Six Months, Criticism Over Texas Floods
Richardson spent “limited time in daily operations meetings and shrank away from his role,” according to The Washington Post.
www.forbes.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wasn't his real role to do nothing, or better, to destroy an "useless" agency. If he did that, he was successful even if it wasn't what agency employees wanted.
It would certainly be nice if this applies to others besides her. Threats are not benign.
No one should have to face such threats.
It would’ve been nice if Greene had realized this before she amplified and endorsed calls for executing Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama.
It would’ve been nice if Greene had realized this before she amplified and endorsed calls for executing Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama.
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It would certainly be nice if this applies to others besides her. Threats are not benign.
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I always find it interesting how the story changes when a lawyer gets to court. They can say anything they want outside of court without accountability but the rules are vastly different in court where you can get seriously penalized for lying.
November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I always find it interesting how the story changes when a lawyer gets to court. They can say anything they want outside of court without accountability but the rules are vastly different in court where you can get seriously penalized for lying.
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This is brilliant
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
This is brilliant
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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"What's so bad about measles?" said the absolute moron.
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 AM
"What's so bad about measles?" said the absolute moron.
. . . emergency money for hospitals to pay the bills for immigrants who are sick enough (quite often, actually, speaking from my San Diego experience) to be admitted for in-patient care. There is no money for clinic services for these people or procedures as outpatients, even if indicated.
October 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
. . . emergency money for hospitals to pay the bills for immigrants who are sick enough (quite often, actually, speaking from my San Diego experience) to be admitted for in-patient care. There is no money for clinic services for these people or procedures as outpatients, even if indicated.
They are not holding out for "healthcare for immigrants". Please remember that insurance pays the doctor and the facility, clinic or hospital. None of the money goes to the person with the insurance. For Medicaid, there is no money for "illegal" immigrants. There is some emergency money . . . . . .
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
They are not holding out for "healthcare for immigrants". Please remember that insurance pays the doctor and the facility, clinic or hospital. None of the money goes to the person with the insurance. For Medicaid, there is no money for "illegal" immigrants. There is some emergency money . . . . . .
funny
The First Lady's move has further imperiled relations between the US and its northern neighbor.
October 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
funny
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The First Lady's move has further imperiled relations between the US and its northern neighbor.
Melania Increases Tariffs on Canada to 10,000% to Retaliate for Katy Perry Dating Justin Trudeau
The First Lady's move has further imperiled relations between the US and its northern neighbor.
www.borowitzreport.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Dude, your numbers suck.
October 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Dude, your numbers suck.
Health care (insurance) for life. FOR LIFE! And who pays? We do.
ROLLING STONE: “The current Congress has dropped the pretense of public service altogether… Congress enjoys ultraluxe health care as it fights to gut yours.”
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
October 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Health care (insurance) for life. FOR LIFE! And who pays? We do.
We are actively trying to rid ourselves of infections, which would mean that there is nothing for us to do (except vaccine-non preventable diseases like diabetic foot infections).
I am an infectious disease Dr and I would gladly find something else to do with my life if we were able to eliminate all infections through vaccination and public health measures.That's how strongly I feel about infection prevention & the positive impact of vaccines. I am ok with being out of a job.
October 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
We are actively trying to rid ourselves of infections, which would mean that there is nothing for us to do (except vaccine-non preventable diseases like diabetic foot infections).
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More than 100 former Justice Department officials urged a federal judge to dismiss charges against former FBI director James B. Comey, arguing that the prosecution was fueled by political animus and not guided by legal standards.
Former DOJ officials say Comey case is vindictive, call for dismissal
The amicus brief signed by more than 100 former Justice Department officials urged a federal judge in Virginia to dismiss charges against the former FBI director.
wapo.st
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
More than 100 former Justice Department officials urged a federal judge to dismiss charges against former FBI director James B. Comey, arguing that the prosecution was fueled by political animus and not guided by legal standards.
ICE will try to anyway. It’s likely that we’d find out after he is in Africa.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis seeks assurances that Kilmar Abrego Garcia won’t be deported to Liberia in violation of a court order. Thank you, Judge Xinis.
October 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
ICE will try to anyway. It’s likely that we’d find out after he is in Africa.
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I'm rooting for the Blue Jays just so I can see Donald melt down over a Canadian team winning the World Series.
October 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I'm rooting for the Blue Jays just so I can see Donald melt down over a Canadian team winning the World Series.
How about it's easy because it's true.
Also genuinely absurd to hear these folks get all lawyerly now!
“They’ve got money for ICE and golden ballrooms but not for hungry families” is so easy it’s almost funny
October 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
How about it's easy because it's true.
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Weird, isn’t it?
The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
October 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Weird, isn’t it?
Go for it. Life is short.
Some personal news, I am going to eat ice cream for dinner.
October 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Go for it. Life is short.
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Another reason why I love Costco: lots of people wear masks during cold/flu/COVID season
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Another reason why I love Costco: lots of people wear masks during cold/flu/COVID season
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If you’re driving around in unmarked cars, wearing masks, and kidnapping people, you’re not one of the good guys.
October 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
If you’re driving around in unmarked cars, wearing masks, and kidnapping people, you’re not one of the good guys.
This is good, but will it stop an administration that has so far been willing to violate other laws.
It has been the law since 2019 that furloughed federal workers will receive back pay, and this shutdown does not give the President or OMB any power to change that.
October 22, 2025 at 4:24 AM
This is good, but will it stop an administration that has so far been willing to violate other laws.