Michele Manos
@michelemanos.bsky.social
Virologist, epidemiologist, public health researcher and professor (retired). Former NIAID Scientific Advisory Council member. Big fan of science, reality, adventure and goodness. Recovering from some years in political party leadership.
Oh, but Lawrence O'DONNELL is explaining to us how fabulous and special he is right now. 🤯
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Oh, but Lawrence O'DONNELL is explaining to us how fabulous and special he is right now. 🤯
Wow. Did you know either of them? Crick or Watson?
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Wow. Did you know either of them? Crick or Watson?
A few days ago, he wanted to cut out insurance companies and pay for health care. Which is it?
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A few days ago, he wanted to cut out insurance companies and pay for health care. Which is it?
And I say: "Thank you, Roxane!"
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
And I say: "Thank you, Roxane!"
The prevalence of mediocrity and denialism is astounding. The Dems squandered decades of opportunities to focus and lead to end up here.
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The prevalence of mediocrity and denialism is astounding. The Dems squandered decades of opportunities to focus and lead to end up here.
Wow, what an idea. Single payer, universal healthcare. He's definitely on to something.
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Wow, what an idea. Single payer, universal healthcare. He's definitely on to something.
I remember it well. That was scary sh*t, even for a child.
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I remember it well. That was scary sh*t, even for a child.
It is unimaginable that anyone would disagree. But they're out there, and they elected Trump and his minions. Humans are a baffling bunch.
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It is unimaginable that anyone would disagree. But they're out there, and they elected Trump and his minions. Humans are a baffling bunch.
He really does deserve an award for the number of "I"s he includes in his responses. It's unfathomable what it must be like to have the entire universe revolving around one's being.
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
He really does deserve an award for the number of "I"s he includes in his responses. It's unfathomable what it must be like to have the entire universe revolving around one's being.
About whom is he actually thinking? Who's he creepily visualizing? It's not Lightfoot, for sure.
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
About whom is he actually thinking? Who's he creepily visualizing? It's not Lightfoot, for sure.
I advocated for this for years (decades). I gave up trying to implement approaches that made sense.
November 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I advocated for this for years (decades). I gave up trying to implement approaches that made sense.
Yes, he won. When half of voters didn't support the winner," it's best to keep that in mind when governing. Claiming a mandate is not justified. Claiming widespread, substantial support and a "win" is fine.
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Yes, he won. When half of voters didn't support the winner," it's best to keep that in mind when governing. Claiming a mandate is not justified. Claiming widespread, substantial support and a "win" is fine.
Half is still only half.
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Half is still only half.
It isn't a whattabout question. "Literally" doesn't quite get it. Half is half.
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 AM
It isn't a whattabout question. "Literally" doesn't quite get it. Half is half.
Sugar is good. Honey, also.
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Sugar is good. Honey, also.
I am aware of the stupid mandate claims of GOP candidates. We should not mirror that.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I am aware of the stupid mandate claims of GOP candidates. We should not mirror that.
Yes. But that wasn't my concern.
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Yes. But that wasn't my concern.
Is 50ish percent a mandate?
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Is 50ish percent a mandate?
Hope all we want. History suggests they'll squander every opportunity.
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Hope all we want. History suggests they'll squander every opportunity.
Many of those voters have been manipulated into believing that they are suffering temporarily for a good cause. They have been told that multiple times by Trump and his "economists."
November 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Many of those voters have been manipulated into believing that they are suffering temporarily for a good cause. They have been told that multiple times by Trump and his "economists."
Yes. I read the article. Typical NYT complacency.
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Yes. I read the article. Typical NYT complacency.
Please read the article and then tell us.
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Please read the article and then tell us.
The GOP is all about finding new ways to kill people. It's their superpower.
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The GOP is all about finding new ways to kill people. It's their superpower.
Someone (actually, many someones) really, really do not understand what science is.
November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Someone (actually, many someones) really, really do not understand what science is.