David Patrick

@Globalbiosec Have to agree. Too many people were pointing to potential rodents aboard but that's not too likely on a luxury vessel. Andes virus makes the most sense.

Unlikely that multiple ppl exposed on shore. Subsequent cases would be either be human to human transmission or rodent exposure on board. No mention of the latter. Presumed Andes virus, which is associated w h2h transmission and causes HPS. Given the high case fatality rate, the precautionary principle should include FFPs for people at risk and measures to ensure safe indoor air. H/T @YouAreLobbyLud

Human to human transmission suspected. The ship took off from Southern Argentina on April 1, first death April 11. Incubation period is 2-4 wks, but can range from 1-8 wks. 1st case could be explained by infection on shore, as Argentina is known for hantavirus cases, more commonly in the north, but also in south, although not so much in Ushuaia island. 1/2 edition.cnn.com/2026/05/05/afr…

@chico_ray It makes no sense, unless Trump is working for Russia. It's not like the biggest users of the the Maxwell/Epstein honey trap weren't the FSB and Mossad.

Trumps biggest geopolitical blunder is Ukraine, by far. It’s genuinely baffling. Being friendly with Russia, and harsh on Ukraine, makes no sense strategically, financially and—most importantly—morally. It’s genuinely insane. The Vice President Vance literally said that he is PROUD of not supporting Ukraine. What a disgrace. Russia is not an ally to America. They stand opposed to the Western world in almost every way. If they could push a button and make America self destruct, they would. In Ukraine, you have a brave people who LOVED America. A people who would be powerful allies to the US on multiple levels. Throwing them under the bus at their time of need is a grave mistake. Ukraine will rise from this war against their aggressor as a formidable power. They will get there despite Americas lack of support. I fully support Trump in his actions against the Islamic regime, and his support for Israel. I will continue supporting and cheering him on in that regard, with alacrity. But his stance against Ukraine really is an embarrassment. A huge mistake. History will not look kindly on that aspect of his actions.

@WarMonitor3 The job was essentially done by special forces disruption of Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan. Arguably, the full invasion and occupation of Afghanistan was disproportionate and unnecessary. And please don't get us started on Iraq 2.0. The whole pretext was false.

Was the war on terror the right response to 911, what were the alternatives?

@inhisname123 10

How would you rate King Charles III’s speech to Congress? 🇺🇸🇬🇧 1–10… be honest.

@_HenryBolton Goes beyond Britons. As Canadians, we were so proud of a king reminding the world that the core message of the Magna Carta is that executive power needs checks and balances.

There cannot be a Briton alive who was not proud of our King today. God Save The King!🇬🇧🤴

@jimsciutto As important, was hearing from a king that ever since the Magna Carta, we've understood that executive power needs checks and balances.

Two very pointed message from King Charles to Congress on two issues Trump has repeatedly diminished - NATO and Ukraine: “In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when nato invoked article five for the first time and the united nations security council was united in the face of terror. We answered the call together, as our people have done so for more than a century. Shoulder to shoulder through two world wars, the cold world wars, the cold war, Afghanistan, and moments that have defined our shared security. Today, Mr. Speaker, that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people.”

@JohnCleese Next week, the US Marine Band will strike up "Waltzing Matilda" for the Austrian delegation ...

The bottom ignorance of the people whose only qualification for their jobs is loyalty to Trump But not to America

@WarMonitor3 My Grandad built the planes that won the Battle of Britain and then the ones that took the fight to the Nazi home turf.

What was your relatives role in WW2? I will go first my great grandad fought as an RAF pilot flying anti submarine machines hunting German U-Boats near Malta.

PM Carney on the Americans calling the alcohol ban an irritant: "You know what's an irritant? 50% tariffs on steel. 50% tariffs on aluminum. 25% tariffs on automobiles. All the tariffs on forest products. Those are more than irritants, those are violations of our trade deal."

@SenMarkKelly He learned this the hard way. The US siege of Quebec failed because the Continental Army hot smallpox. British Regulars and Canadian Militia defending the city had been vaccinated and didn’t get sick. At least Washington had an open enough mind to learn from experience.

George Washington believed that vaccinating his troops against smallpox was the key to winning the Revolutionary War and our independence. A founding father from 250 years ago had a better understanding of science and military readiness than Pete Hegseth.

Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial. Scientists caution that more research is needed, but nearly all of the patients who responded to the personalized vaccine are still alive six years later. nbcnews.com/health/cancer/…

JD Vance is lecturing the Pope on Catholicism and Pierre Poilievre is lecturing Mark Carney on economics and RFK Jr is lecturing scientists about vaccines and Donald Trump is lecturing the world on tariffs and Pete Hegseth is quoting Pulp Fiction and thinking it’s the Bible

@KR3Wmatic Tell her she's wonderful & that question are the first step in exploring the wonders of reality: the structure of the Universe and complex life evolving over millions of years are more supported by evidence and much more awe inspiring than any iron age text.

My atheist daughter asked me to prove God's existence. What do I tell her? She is 19.

These astronauts are just a balm: impossibly cheery, down to earth, committed, decent. They are clearly extraordinary people, and yet reassuringly normal. At a time when the news is dominated by people who are either cruel or corrupt or insane or incompetent or all of the above, they remind us not all is lost.

The U.S. has a Buy American Act baked into law… but Canadians buying Canadian products is “unfair”? You don’t get to write the rules and cry when we play the same game. 🇨🇦 Buy Canadian first.

@AndySaunders_1 I appreciate all the analysis from you camera buffs, but I can't help but notice that Africa is now upside down.

Left - Apollo 17, 1972 Right - Artemis II, 2026 Two photographs taken by one of us, of all of us, over half a century apart. What's changed?

@bushontheradio They'll find 30-50 minutes of peace, during which they receive no social media transmissions from idiots back on Earth.

What will the crew of Artemis 2 find on the dark side of the moon?

STUNNING🚨: Artemis II crew captured a stunning image of Earth this morning from 41,000 miles away. The first time since 1972 that humans have seen a crescent Earth in full.

You know what HASN'T been tested in randomised, placebo controlled trials? All those supplements they try and sell you

@BobRae48 While sharing your loss, Bob, apostasy is a badge of honour for a thinking man.