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Coronavirus came from bats or possibly [via] pangolins amid ‘acceleration’ of new zoonotic infections
washingtonpost.com ^ | Feb. 7, 2020 | By

Posted on 02/07/2020 11:45:57 AM PST by BenLurkin

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To: BenLurkin

So, was the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918-1920 courtesy of S & M (Spaniards and Mexicans - a la Steve Martin)?

Since the coronavirus’ outbreak epicentre IS China, it stands to reason that it would, at least in its early stages, effect primarily Chinese people, rather than say, Africans. Funny how that works, isn’t it?


21 posted on 02/07/2020 12:44:40 PM PST by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind but now I see...)
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To: BenLurkin

A coronavirus is just a general type of virus, right?

This is a specific, single strain. The “Wuhan Flu”.

What’s with all this “coronavirus” garbage. Is it supposed to sound like “Resident Evil”, or something?


22 posted on 02/07/2020 12:47:22 PM PST by Empire_of_Liberty
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To: A Formerly Proud Canadian

Just checking to see which conspiracy theories we’re embracing here.


23 posted on 02/07/2020 12:47:43 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Empire_of_Liberty
Hey...now you're talking...


24 posted on 02/07/2020 12:50:44 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

I believe the Washington Post like I believe used toilet paper.


25 posted on 02/07/2020 1:02:30 PM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder (Apoplectic is where we want them)
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To: A Formerly Proud Canadian

Agree.


26 posted on 02/07/2020 1:06:09 PM PST by suekas
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To: BenLurkin

I’m going with the Chinese version of Charles Campion busting through the gates right after the alarms go off.


27 posted on 02/07/2020 1:06:12 PM PST by Salamander (Living On The Ledge....)
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To: BenLurkin

Of course, the Washington Post is ALWAYS a good source for ‘facts’. Just like the NY Times, right?


28 posted on 02/07/2020 1:24:00 PM PST by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind but now I see...)
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To: allwrong57

The grin is the best part. Lobsters don’t give us that.


29 posted on 02/07/2020 1:33:37 PM PST by Pelham (RIP California, killed by massive immigration)
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To: BenLurkin

Trump’s fault.


30 posted on 02/07/2020 1:33:41 PM PST by bgill
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To: bgill

Yes, and he puts ketchup on ths Pangolin steaks.


31 posted on 02/07/2020 1:35:29 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

From bats, to the bio weapons lab, to a place near you.


32 posted on 02/07/2020 1:40:37 PM PST by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: dynachrome

Cause penguins are practically chickens


33 posted on 02/07/2020 1:50:34 PM PST by kaktuskid
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To: BenLurkin

Yeah, not. It has 4 insertions that should not be there.


34 posted on 02/07/2020 2:19:30 PM PST by Lady Heron
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35 posted on 02/07/2020 3:43:46 PM PST by rfp1234
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To: BenLurkin

Next up to blame is the Eurasian Beaver.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_beaver

And if that doesn’t work:

the Booby

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booby

But we know for sure it’s not...

the Little Bustards!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_bustard


36 posted on 02/07/2020 3:51:52 PM PST by Grimmy (equivocation is but the first step along the road to capitulation)
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To: rfp1234

But I want one!

I just don’t want to ranch termites to feed it.


37 posted on 02/07/2020 3:52:44 PM PST by Black Agnes
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To: BenLurkin
Pangolins get shipped illegally too from China as part of some underground trade. Filthy country, that kills off endangered species with their “medicinal” purposes. If FR wasn't so hostile toward these topics of endangered animals and such, maybe we could have seen something like this coming years ago with China's treatment of ...everything. Biggest polluters too. Will eat anything.

http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1924420/posts

Oh look.

38 posted on 03/09/2020 10:53:56 PM PDT by snarkytart
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To: Grimmy

Don’t be ignorant and READ!

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coronavirus-pangolins-may-have-spread-the-disease-to-humans

99% DNA match.

Didn’t RATS spread a little bad disease too? hmmmmmmmmm


39 posted on 03/09/2020 10:56:33 PM PDT by snarkytart
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