The original models cited at the first President’s Task Force press conferences were based on data obtained from Italy’s experience. None of the conditions in Italy were consistent with the US and therefore those models were a fraud.
Worst of all, they were presented as accurate. Whomever created the models should have the degrees and credentials stripped from them and should be forced clean toilets and Grand Central Station for the rest of their lives.
...None of the conditions in Italy were consistent with the US and therefore those models were a fraud.
They would only be a fraud if they did not list their sources and the limitations of same. Scientific articles should always list their references. I do not remember whether the original discussion did this.
A better word might be flawed, instead of fraud. All models are flawed to greater or lesser degrees, as even at their best, they do not account for all data points, and are skewed by uncertainty. Also observer bias plays a large part.
Bias is everywhere, including FreeRepublic. I just happen to think it is less here than in many other sites. YMMV