I recently discussed how antivax quacks' purported mechanisms for COVID-19 vaccine "shedding" reminded me of homeopaths. The fantastical mechanisms continue.
Her father died of the virus and she insists that the doctors secretly executed him for his conservative views. It’s really sad to see that she doubled down rather than face the reality of those harmful beliefs.
Ordinarily I think we shouldn’t judge how a person copes, but when those beliefs are actively harmful and when you integrate them throughout the rest of your life, you have some responsibility to face too. Decisions have consequences.
She’s highly educated and ex military. You would think if anyone would listen to reason…
You’re preaching to the choir. My mother is like this too. She is deep in the conspiracy rabbit hole. Used to work as a nurse, really well travelled too.
It’s bizarre to see her regurgitate q-anon BS when we’re not even in the U.S.
Some people do. My wife’s friend said as much.
Her father died of the virus and she insists that the doctors secretly executed him for his conservative views. It’s really sad to see that she doubled down rather than face the reality of those harmful beliefs.
Ordinarily I think we shouldn’t judge how a person copes, but when those beliefs are actively harmful and when you integrate them throughout the rest of your life, you have some responsibility to face too. Decisions have consequences.
She’s highly educated and ex military. You would think if anyone would listen to reason…
You’re preaching to the choir. My mother is like this too. She is deep in the conspiracy rabbit hole. Used to work as a nurse, really well travelled too.
It’s bizarre to see her regurgitate q-anon BS when we’re not even in the U.S.
The sad and messed up reality is:
They believe this, cause they would do so given the chance…