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DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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"Gain-of-function research (GoF research or GoFR) is medical research that genetically alters an organism in a way that may enhance the biological functions of gene products. This may include an altered pathogenesis, transmissibility, or host range, i.e., the types of hosts that a microorganism can infect. This research is intended to reveal targets to better predict emerging infectious diseases and to develop vaccin…

> what has science ever done for us?

Only given us the means to destroy ourselves and ruin our planet.

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

#13

I don't understand what we're supposed to be seeing here. The "new evidence" is four slides, one of which is titled "Ukraine Labs: Web of Connections to U.S. BW Defense Industry" but just has a list of logos that have nothing to do with the defense industry. The rest of the slides are related to the US funding research into dangerous diseases, which is not a secret and seems like a good thing to be doing. It also not…

far right and niche far left - in classic horseshoe theory form - have contingencies looking for literature on this specific thing

Specifically clandestine labs focused on bioweapons and gain of function research

The conspiracy (by definition of obscurity and secrecy, not to discredit the crusade) is that it rationalizes Putin’s actions to add a check against something that the west is too captured to do

They’ll be eating this stuff up

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

#14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Her real boss is probably thrilled.

Who is that?

The whole "biolab" thing is pretty common Russian propaganda [1]. Unsurprising to hear Gabbard parroting it yet again.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_bioweapons_conspiracy_...

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

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I don't understand what we're supposed to be seeing here. The "new evidence" is four slides, one of which is titled "Ukraine Labs: Web of Connections to U.S. BW Defense Industry" but just has a list of logos that have nothing to do with the defense industry. The rest of the slides are related to the US funding research into dangerous diseases, which is not a secret and seems like a good thing to be doing. It also not…

far right and niche far left - in classic horseshoe theory form - have contingencies looking for literature on this specific thing Specifically clandestine labs focused on bioweapons and gain of function research The conspiracy (by definition of obscurity and secrecy, not to discredit the crusade) is that it rationalizes Putin’s actions to add a check against something that the west is too captured to do They’ll be e…

Gabbard is not far-left. Even when she was a Democrat she was rubbing elbows with Hindu nationalists and Steve Bannon.

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

#16

"Gain-of-function research (GoF research or GoFR) is medical research that genetically alters an organism in a way that may enhance the biological functions of gene products. This may include an altered pathogenesis, transmissibility, or host range, i.e., the types of hosts that a microorganism can infect. This research is intended to reveal targets to better predict emerging infectious diseases and to develop vaccin…

Gain-of-function has no demonstrated health benefit (and if you believe COVID was serial passage of a SARS variant in humanized mice, per the EcoHealth grant proposal, significant negative effect).

Facui is a bureaucrat associated with a number of scandals — and has little demonstrated competence as a medical professional. Being an administrator in a healthcare agency doesn’t make you an expert on medicine.

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

#18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Who is that?

The whole "biolab" thing is pretty common Russian propaganda [1]. Unsurprising to hear Gabbard parroting it yet again. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_bioweapons_conspiracy_...

Victoria Nuland linked the Ukraine labs to bio weapons during a Senate hearing, in response to a question by Rubio.

Rubio: “Does Ukraine have chemical or biological weapons?”

Nuland: “Ukraine has biological research facilities...”

https://www.c-span.org/clip/senate-committee/senator-rubio-q...

Why would you mention the labs in connection to a question specifically about bio weapons?

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

#19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

far right and niche far left - in classic horseshoe theory form - have contingencies looking for literature on this specific thing Specifically clandestine labs focused on bioweapons and gain of function research The conspiracy (by definition of obscurity and secrecy, not to discredit the crusade) is that it rationalizes Putin’s actions to add a check against something that the west is too captured to do They’ll be e…

Gabbard is not far-left. Even when she was a Democrat she was rubbing elbows with Hindu nationalists and Steve Bannon.

you're misunderstanding if you think the appointee's affiliation is relevant

she had one job to a niche of people and catered to it

Re: DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

#20

Two things to remember. First Tulsi Gabbard has significant Russia connections. She’s also a member of a prolific cult. She’s been protective of Russia for quite some time. Second, the USSR had biolabs in Ukraine. Ukraine was a central hub for all their bio R&D. When the USSR collapsed these bio labs lost their funding. These bio labs contained many different pathogens and bio-weapons. It was in the US and the worlds…

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