CNN puts Thunberg on expert COVID-19 panel, feminists support it

[Metaphor]

Just when you thought the media couldn't get more ludicrous.

https://www.news.com.au/finance/bus...s/news-story/e7e382fba2bc6fd35cd51594de453593

An upcoming CNN town hall on the coronavirus pandemic will feature 17-year-old Greta Thunberg alongside a panel of medical experts.

The program, “Coronavirus Facts and Fears”, also includes CNN broadcaster Sanjay Gupta, 50, former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, 71 and former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Richard Besser, 60.

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, 52, will host alongside Gupta.
However, social media watchdogs are foaming at the mouth over the choice to place a teen climate activist on a panel with public health experts.
“What place does Greta Thunberg have in this town hall?” journalist Yashar Ali wrote on Twitter to his 618,000 followers.
His rhetorical question was liked by more than 12,000 users.
Her name was a top trending term on Twitter, with some 30,000 mentions on the platform in just a few hours.
In a follow-up tweet, Ali clarified his rhetorical tweet with an explanation.

“I understand that but this is a panel of top health experts and administrators,” he said.
“A climate activist would be better suited on a different panel. She’s not a climate scientist. It’s a matter of placement.”

CNN’s social media was soon served with an onslaught of virtual eye-rolls.

“Greta Thunberg? Now, she’s a COVID expert? @CNN is a joke!” reads a top response to the network’s Wednesday announcement.

“Not picking on the kid,” said another. “Picking on a ‘news’ network for featuring a child to inform the public.”

“I remember when my thread about E. coli in Romaine lettuce went viral and trended on Twitter only to have CNN put Food Babe on the air to discuss the issue,” tweeted Dr. Eugene Gu, referring to another controversial health “expert” in the media.
“Greta Thunberg on this panel is an improvement from that at least.”
Some have come to Thunberg’s defence, including more than a few public figures, arguing that the voice of the youth, who will come to inherit an Earth doomed by future pandemics and climate disaster, may actually have something to add to the conversation.
“Unqualified men appear on cable all day every day, bloviating endlessly, but Greta Thunberg is a bridge too far? OK,” tweeted writer Roxane Gay.

Roxane Gay is a woman of color and fat, so she makes a good point here. I mean, whataboutism just doesn't count when it's a feminist doing it.

“She’s has extraordinary knowledge and she is the next generation that is left to clean this mess we’ve made. They wouldn’t have her there if she wasn’t a powerful voice,” wrote Oscar-winning actor Patricia Arquette.

White feminist Patricia Arquette demonstrates you don't need to know what the words 'extraordinary' and 'knowledge' mean to be a successful actress.

“It’s a town hall, not a meeting of scientists,” another follower noted.

“Some of their previous guests have been chef Jose Andres, director Spike Lee, author Laurie Garrett, etc etc.”

Thunberg has, perhaps wisely, been mum throughout this erupting social-media showdown.
But she hasn’t spent the past three months lounging in lockdown.
On April 30, UNICEF said that the young activist had launched a children-first campaign to help protect young lives against COVID-19, pledging a grant of €92,000 ($155,000), awarded to her by Danish NGO Human Act, toward the effort.

“Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child-rights crisis,” said Thunberg.
“It will affect all children, now and in the long-term, but vulnerable groups will be impacted the most. I’m asking everyone to step up and join me in support of UNICEF’s vital work to save children’s lives, to protect health and continue education.”

The world is going to end in 12 years, so I'm not sure why Greta is worried about the impact of covid-19 on her future.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

Well, it isn't like the right-wing want to listen to experts in the first place. Seriously? They want Dr. Fauci fired! So enough of the fake rage about experts. The right-wing hates experts, they make them feel dumb and ignorant. Trump suggests looking into injecting disinfectant and shining powerful lights inside people... and you whine about this,

Also, no one is getting information on COVID-19 from this panel, just perspective.

 

[fromderinside]

The world is going to end in 12 years, so I'm not sure why Greta is worried about the impact of covid-19 on her future.

I'm sure you want your last gasp to be a sign of better times to come. Right? Well Greta is perfect to that end.

 

[Elixir]

Just when you thought the media couldn't get more ludicrous.

It has a ways to go before it is as ludicrous as the PINO's advisor staff.

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[laughing dog]

Some people are upset that a young woman is unqualified to be on a townhall panel on TV about facts and FEARS of Coronavirus. And this is notable news or worthy of discussion?

Frankly, I think anyone upset about this needs to chill out or get the mental health treatment from medical professionals.

 

[Don2 (Don1 Revised)]

This thread:

Children should be seen but not heard, especially the females!!*


* Suddenly, the Reich wing says they believe that only scientists should speak at political town halls.

 

[Metaphor]

Some people are upset that a young woman is unqualified to be on a townhall panel on TV about facts and FEARS of Coronavirus. And this is notable news or worthy of discussion?

Frankly, I think anyone upset about this needs to chill out or get the mental health treatment from medical professionals.

I take your point that Thunberg knows a lot about feelings of fear.

 

[Metaphor]

This thread:

Children should be seen but not heard, especially the females!!*


* Suddenly, the Reich wing says they believe that only scientists should speak at political town halls.

What's your problem with females?

 

[Don2 (Don1 Revised)]

This thread:

Children should be seen but not heard, especially the females!!*


* Suddenly, the Reich wing says they believe that only scientists should speak at political town halls.

What's your problem with females?

So you wrote your op for the lulz, don't actually want to address that there is no requirement to be an adult scientist to talk politics. Wow, just more drama then.

 

[Metaphor]

This thread:

Children should be seen but not heard, especially the females!!*


* Suddenly, the Reich wing says they believe that only scientists should speak at political town halls.

What's your problem with females?

So you wrote your op for the lulz, don't actually want to address that there is no requirement to be an adult scientist to talk politics. Wow, just more drama then.

No, I didn't write it for the "lulz". You wrote your response to imply I'm a misogynist, though of course you don't have evidence to justify that implication.

Nor am I 'upset', as laughing dog implied, although even if I were upset I can hardly imagine that requires the attention of mental health professionals.

So, even though I said nothing about only scientists speaking at "political town halls" (nor am I part of the "Reich wing", another assertion for which you have no evidence), there is a stark divide between Thunberg and the rest of this particular panel.

But, as laughing dog has pointed out, Thunberg is well versed in expressing continual extreme fear and anxiety, and perhaps CNN wanted a fearmonger on the panel.

 

[laughing dog]

Nor am I 'upset', as laughing dog implied, although even if I were upset I can hardly imagine that requires the attention of mental health professionals.

Yet you continue to post about a nothing burger of an event.

[/B]But, as laughing dog has pointed out, Thunberg is well versed in expressing continual extreme fear and anxiety, and perhaps CNN wanted a fearmonger on the panel.

Maybe, although your OPs indicate you are much better at it. However, I suspect Ms. Thunberg has more appeal to certain audiences and might be expected to increase the viewership.

 

[Don2 (Don1 Revised)]

So you wrote your op for the lulz, don't actually want to address that there is no requirement to be an adult scientist to talk politics. Wow, just more drama then.

No, I didn't write it for the "lulz". You wrote your response to imply I'm a misogynist, though of course you don't have evidence to justify that implication.

Nor am I 'upset', as laughing dog implied, although even if I were upset I can hardly imagine that requires the attention of mental health professionals.

So, even though I said nothing about only scientists speaking at "political town halls" (nor am I part of the "Reich wing", another assertion for which you have no evidence), there is a stark divide between Thunberg and the rest of this particular panel.

But, as laughing dog has pointed out, Thunberg is well versed in expressing continual extreme fear and anxiety, and perhaps CNN wanted a fearmonger on the panel.

You were quoting reich wing sources. If you can't take criticism of your sources, try to make it look like I was talking about you being Reich wing. Good drama strategy, but shit poor thread.

Greta explained her presence in covid activism: there are child rights issues and as such she wants to represent those interests at a political town hall that has politicians and scientists. All adults.

Yes, a younger person can also speak at such venue.

Jeez, kids are dying and have to worry about future pandemics and you want to change the subject to Bad Greta!

Drama drama drama.

 

[Metaphor]

Nor am I 'upset', as laughing dog implied, although even if I were upset I can hardly imagine that requires the attention of mental health professionals.

Yet you continue to post about a nothing burger of an event.

Do you post only about things that 'upset' you?

What is it about this particular OP that causes you to falsely believe I am upset about the situation?

As I said, I hardly think my emotional state is relevant, but I am not upset. I was mildly amused by CNN's decision, and not at all surprised by feminists defending the decision.

[/B]But, as laughing dog has pointed out, Thunberg is well versed in expressing continual extreme fear and anxiety, and perhaps CNN wanted a fearmonger on the panel.

Maybe, although your OPs indicate you are much better at it. However, I suspect Ms. Thunberg has more appeal to certain audiences and might be expected to increase the viewership.

I do not live in continual extreme fear and anxiety, and if that is what you understand from my OPs, I suggest you turn your accusations of reading comprehension to yourself.

That Thunberg must have some appeal to some people must be true; though the particular source of such appeal remains a mystery to me.

 

[Metaphor]

You were quoting reich wing sources.

news.com.au is a 'reigh wing' source?

If it is one, are you disputing the facts of the story?

If you can't take criticism of your sources, try to make it look like I was talking about you being Reich wing. Good drama strategy, but shit poor thread.

Are you disputing the facts of the story? Would the facts have been better from a source you approve of?

Greta explained her presence in covid activism: there are child rights issues and as such she wants to represent those interests at a political town hall that has politicians and scientists. All adults.

Yes, a younger person can also speak at such venue.

Jeez, kids are dying and have to worry about future pandemics and you want to change the subject to Bad Greta!

Drama drama drama.

Change the subject? Children are the least affected by COVID-19. Indeed, an activist for the rights of the elderly would have made much more sense. But they don't have the leftie cachet of a Thunberg.

 

[Derec]

Well, it isn't like the right-wing want to listen to experts in the first place. Seriously? They want Dr. Fauci fired! So enough of the fake rage about experts. The right-wing hates experts, they make them feel dumb and ignorant. Trump suggests looking into injecting disinfectant and shining powerful lights inside people... and you whine about this,

Also, no one is getting information on COVID-19 from this panel, just perspective.

Tu qoque fallacy. This thread is not about Trump (there is a whole subforum mostly about him), but about Greta Thunberg being invited to a panel even though she has zero expertise in relevant areas. But, main thing she has the politically correct genitals and even more politically correct opinions about draconian response to a completely different issue (to wit climate change).

 

[TV and credit cards]

At the risk of defending CNN, if having representation from the Millennials in on a discussion causes them to look up from their phones and start caring, I’ll give CNN a pass.

 

[bigfield]

At the risk of defending CNN, if having representation from the Millennials in on a discussion causes them to look up from their phones and start caring, I’ll give CNN a pass.

Greta Thunberg isn't even a Millennial.

Maybe you should spent more time reading things on your phone instead of rotting your brain watching TV.

 

[TV and credit cards]

At the risk of defending CNN, if having representation from the Millennials in on a discussion causes them to look up from their phones and start caring, I’ll give CNN a pass.

Greta Thunberg isn't even a Millennial.

Maybe you should spent more time reading things on your phone instead of rotting your brain watching TV.

Yeah, that’s the point. Not the engagement of a younger generation. Good thing you ducked.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

Nor am I 'upset', as laughing dog implied, although even if I were upset I can hardly imagine that requires the attention of mental health professionals.

Your obsession with underaged teens does raise the eye brow a bit.

Wait for it...

Wait for it...

You notice what I did there? I took a statement you made about a 17 year old and extrapolated it to indicate a wider spread and more generalized context. Not really fair of me to do that.

I mean, that'd be like you taking a news channel's coverage of Covid-19, and ignoring every science piece, every doctor interview, every bit of news from experts in the field related to pandemics... and acting like CNN's sole coverage consists of celebrities talking about their feelings.

But we all know you wouldn't do that, right? That'd be stupid. It'd be like me saying you are obsessed with underaged girls because you make comments about a 17 year old from time to time.

 

[laughing dog]

Do you post only about things that 'upset' you?

No, I did not say that you post else only about things that upset you. Please read more carefully.

What is it about this particular OP that causes you to falsely believe I am upset about the situation?

Your words. This is a nothing event. But yet you feel the need to ridicule the participants and decision-makers of this non-event. Ridicule is often a tool of the fearful.

I do not live in continual extreme fear and anxiety, and if that is what you understand from my OPs, I suggest you turn your accusations of reading comprehension to yourself.

I never said you did, but you are an unending stream of straw men.

That Thunberg must have some appeal to some people must be true; though the particular source of such appeal remains a mystery to me.

That is not much of a standard.