So did everyone see Bush's proposal for protecting us from a flu that, at this point, doesn't exist? Well, its OK if you didn't see it there has been a lot of news with Bush's name on it recently.
Let's look at one small detail of this plan, shall we? If you look closely you will see that Bush wants to purchase tons of Tamiflu (which is supposed to lesson the effects of flu although there is debate about it working on this particular type). Now this might seem like a good idea except for two things: 1) there is no way in hell that they can come close to buying enough of the stuff to help us (not that it would really do anything anyway) 2) Guess who developed Tamiflu? Well, you might say the Swiss pharm. company Roche right? Well they distribute the stuff but the company who made it and receives licensing for it is a company called Gilead Sciences, Inc. Now guess who used to be the Chairman of Gilead and still has large investments in the company... come on, guess!
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That's right! Donald Rumsfeld! Hey, look at that Gilead's stock has gone so much higher lately! Rummy you are set brother! Invite me to the party!
Posted by dmason at November 2, 2005 10:56 PM