Name:   CRD - Subject:   Lifer, as usual, is right on Date:   3/31/2021 1:04:39 PM (updated 3/31/2021 1:34:10 PM)

I don't quite remember my comments regarding Birx, however, early on, when little to nothing was known about this virus, despite Obama's tax dollar committment to the WHO which provided us nothing, she and Fauci were all the administration had. So sad.  Over time, as the data driven science came out (which I unapologetically support), things certainly changed.  In my opinion, not only were we having to corral a virus, but we were also having to address the consequences of the Archie supported, draconian lock down measures that studies showed offered minimal AT BEST safety.  Archie won't listen to this because his party chooses to cancel any data, offered by any scientist that either was associated with the science community that disagreed with the prevailing winds of liberal academia or from scientists that worked for the Trump administration that disagreed with Fauci and Birx (Atlas, eg).  Archie won't admit it, but the harms to children who have been suspended from in-person schooling are dramatic.  Do you acknowledge Archie that poor learning, school dropouts, social isolation and suicidal ideation, most of which occur in lower income groups, are much more prevalent now than one year ago?  78% of cancers were missed this past year because of missed screening.  Depression, anxiety symptomatology, and suicidal ideations among young adults have increased 4 fold per the CDC.  Drug overdoses, domestic and child abuse cases have increased astronomically. 

Leaders have the responsibility to address not only virus mitigation but also the effects of anti-virus policy.  The left still wants us to wear masks after having been vaccinated.  Studies and data do not support that.  Birx failed miserably when it came to analysis of the effects of the anti-virus policies, and I throw Fauci in there as well.  Opinions change Archie based upon actions and results.  Mine, as well as large portions of the scientific community, changed regarding Birx and Fauci.  So what?  Those like you who attempt to unsuccessfully propogate false and error prone information (like the Archie Ratio) deliberately ignore evidence.  That is your claim to fame.   I, otoh as I stated, prefer to rely upon outcomes borne out by the numbers, numbers that you, MSM, social media, big tech,  would prefer to ignore, squelch and censor.  Birx had an opportunity to be a game changer.  She unfortunately failed and is now profiting off of her noble public service while in CYA mode.