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Behind Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest Covid misinformation stunt HIPAA doesn’t prevent you from sharing any information regarding your own health. Marjorie Taylor Greene should probably know that. By Jessica Levinson, MSNBC Opinion Columnist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., was temporarily kicked off Twitter this week (again) for violating its policy regarding posts containing misinformation about Covid-19. It turns out that posting lies and deceptions about a raging pandemic can really irk a social media giant. Not one to shy away from media attention, during her 12-hour Twitter timeout, Greene decided to hold a press conference in her congressional office, during which she (either purposefully or ignorantly) misstated the law when a reporter asked her, "Have you yourself gotten vaccinated?" Life is full of complicated questions. This is not one of them. Greene knows full well if she’s received a vaccination. Greene responded to the reporter by (falsely) stating: "Your first question is a violation of my HIPAA rights. You see with HIPAA rights, we don't have to reveal our medical records, and that also includes our vaccine records." It’s worth exploring why one of our elected lawmakers either doesn’t understand or blatantly lies about a federal law — especially one we are all going to be talking quite a bit about over the coming months as we navigate whether or not we will have to reveal our Covid-19 vaccination status. Greene’s misstatement about what is covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, lays bare some misconceptions about our privacy rights regarding vaccination status. (She made similar comments about her vaccination status back in May when she was asked about her refusal to wear a mask on the floor of the House of Representatives.) In her posts that got her kicked off Twitter, Greene claimed that Covid-19 is only a threat for older people and obese people. The tweets were very much keeping with Greene’s general approach to scientific information regarding the pandemic: She has been a vocal and leading opponent of things that actually keep us safe from Covid-19, like masks and vaccines. READ MORE: Behind Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest Covid misinformation stunt https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/behind-marjo...
Posted By: Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Monday, July 26th 2021 at 8:23PM
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It’s worth exploring why one of our elected lawmakers either doesn’t understand or blatantly lies about a federal law.
Tuesday, July 27th 2021 at 12:59PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Can you really believe what Marjorie Taylor Greene said about cOVID-19 virus?
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 at 10:10PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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You must be talking about that lawless, failed lawmaker Corey Bush.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 at 10:44PM
Steve Williams
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Can you really believe what Marjorie Taylor Greene said about the cOVID-19 virus? that's who I am talking about, do you understand that?
Thursday, August 5th 2021 at 9:25AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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This was your comment Ron:
"It’s worth exploring why one of our elected lawmakers either doesn’t understand or blatantly lies about a federal law."
That fits Corey Bush to a tee.
Marjorie Taylor-Greene isn't the one destroying America's rental market. She has none nothing remotely so destructive.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 at 1:12PM
Steve Williams
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She is talking about the COVID-19 virus and I asked you and the readers of this blog, can they believe this politician, well do you?
Thursday, August 5th 2021 at 4:00PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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She doesn't need to tell you her status Ron, and she doesn't need HIPPA to repulse you.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 at 9:21PM
Steve Williams
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Steve, I did not ask you what she needs, I asked you and the readers of this blog, can they believe this politician, well do you?
Thursday, August 5th 2021 at 10:06PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Oh. Believe her about what Ron?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 12:28AM
Steve Williams
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READ the body of this blog and you will find the answer to my question. I asked you can they believe this politician, well do you?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 1:19AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I read the story Ron. It's no big deal. What is a big deal is all the arm twisting Biden is doing about the vaccines and masks. I'm with MTG. If the don't want the vaccine, that's their prerogitive.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 7:38AM
Steve Williams
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I believe she should not have been kicked off twitter.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 9:05AM
Steve Williams
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Wrong answer…
Now answer this question: “Do you believe this statement of Marjorie green: In her posts that got her kicked off Twitter, Greene claimed that Covid-19 is only a threat for older people and obese people.
Steve, do you believe that?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 9:10PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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COVID-19 is a hoax Ron. Look at you idiots with your masks.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 10:25PM
Steve Williams
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You can't even answer a simple question about what you believe and you can't tell me or the people here on Black In America a damn thing about what you believe, that is the DAMN SHAME, You are PITIFUL.
COVID-19 is NOT a hoax.
False claim: Coronavirus is a hoax
"I think I made a mistake. I thought this was a hoax, but it's not." Those were some of the last words uttered by a 30-year-old Texas man who attended a "coronavirus party" thinking Covid-19 was a hoax.
The virus proved it was quite real in the worst way possible—he died after contracting it. The public learned about his tragic death when one of his doctors made a plea, begging people to take the virus seriously. Sadly, this is not the only example of someone dying from Covid-19 after being convinced it was a hoax.
In early 2020, when the world learned about the effects of SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or the virus that causes Covid-19) during the initial outbreak in China, people took to the Internet to search for information. By the time the pandemic was in full swing, the thirst for any kind of information had become a frenzy, turning into what the World Health Organization (WHO) calls an "infodemic."
Steve, if anything, you are the hoax because people all over the world in dying from COVID-19.
You saw the reports of people who said this same BULL💩 you are saying until they, themself contracted COVID-19, on their death bed. They too thought the way you do until that last minute but it was too late based on that LIE you are spreading.
Steve, Did you get your COVID-19 shot yet?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 10:49PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Yes Ron, I got my shots and nothing has changed. That's my proof it's a HOAX. NOTHING HAS CHANGED.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 10:57PM
Steve Williams
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Yes Ron, I got my shots and nothing has changed. That's my proof it's a HOAX. NOTHING HAS CHANGED.
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 10:57PM
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I wonder why you GOT your shot? Who are you protecting by taken that shot?
Friday, August 6th 2021 at 11:22PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I protected myself Ron. And I still take zinc and vitamin D.
Still, it's demanded I wear a mask. Nothing has changed,
it's a hoax.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 2:13AM
Steve Williams
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95% of Americans above age 65 are fully vaccinated.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 2:15AM
Steve Williams
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If you thought The COVID-19 virus is a HOAX, then why did you get that shot?
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 5:37AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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It's a hoax the way you use it you old fool. A hoax, and don't you forget.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 8:37AM
Steve Williams
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Biden in a tan suit and black mask says it all.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 8:40AM
Steve Williams
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But you got the shot anyway believing it was a hoax, and Steve you sound like a hypocrite. You don’t believe a damn thing you are saying, WHY?
Why did you get The COVID-19 shot?
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 9:42AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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The demand to mask is a hoax. Masking didn't make any difference, not ever. Biden never should have worn a mask, never should have jubilantly removed it, and never should have worn it with a tan suit. Every step of the way "corona" was hoax. I got the shots "out of an abundance of caution."
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 12:08PM
Steve Williams
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And that is the message that is being promoted because if you thought The coronavirus 19 is a hoax and NOT real, you would not have taken the SHOT!
Don’t feel like you are by your self.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 1:32PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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They also said the escape of the virus from Wuhan was a hoax. Your analysis of what is a hoax and what is not,
in unbelievable Ron.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 1:42PM
Steve Williams
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What is unbelievable Steve? You got your shot, what made you get the shot? If this was so unbelievable Steve.
What's the matter Steve, you did not want to die because of coronavirus 19? Had some doubt about that The coronavirus 19 is a hoax BULL💩.
Steve you sound like a hypocrite more and more each day, shame on YOU... with this double standard BULL💩 of yours. SHAME on "YOU"!!!
Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 2:41PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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