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  • MikeDamone
    MikeDamone Member Posts: 37,781
    SFGbob said:

    Just a fringe conspiracy theory, trust O'Keefed.


    It’s been debunked. Move on...
  • SFGbob
    SFGbob Member Posts: 33,188

    SFGbob said:

    Just a fringe conspiracy theory, trust O'Keefed.


    It’s been debunked. Move on...
    Debunked by scientist.
  • Dude61
    Dude61 Member Posts: 1,254
    edited April 2020
    "The sources believe the initial transmission of the virus was bat-to-human, and that "patient zero" worked at the laboratory, then went into the population in Wuhan."

  • creepycoug
    creepycoug Member Posts: 24,271
    Entirely believable.
  • Kaepsknee
    Kaepsknee Member Posts: 14,919

    Additional reporting
    https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/politics/us-intelligence-virus-started-chinese-lab/index.html

    US intelligence and national security officials say the United States government is looking into the possibility that the novel coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory rather than a market, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter who caution it is premature to draw any conclusions.

    The theory is one of multiple being pursued by investigators as they attempt to determine the origin of the coronavirus that has resulted in a pandemic and killed hundreds of thousands. The US does not believe the virus was associated with bioweapons research, and officials noted that the intelligence community is also exploring a range of other theories regarding the origination of the virus, as would typically be the case for high-profile incidents, according to an intelligence source.
    The theory has been pushed by supporters of the President, including some congressional Republicans, who are eager to deflect criticisms of Trump's handling of the pandemic.

    An intelligence official familiar with the government analysis said a theory US intelligence officials are investigating is that the virus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China, and was accidentally released to the public. Other sources told CNN that US intelligence hasn't been able to corroborate the theory but is trying to discern whether someone was infected in the lab through an accident or poor handling of materials and may have then infected others.

    US intelligence is reviewing sensitive intelligence collection aimed at the Chinese government, according to the intelligence source, as they pursue the theory. But some intelligence officials say it is possible the actual cause may never be known.


    I find it funny and annoying that some consider this a "conspiracy theory." I think it's quite the opposite. People make mistakes and do dumb shit all the time.
    Whatever helps you sleep at night.
  • GrundleStiltzkin
    GrundleStiltzkin Member Posts: 61,516 Standard Supporter
    salemcoog said:

    Additional reporting
    https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/politics/us-intelligence-virus-started-chinese-lab/index.html

    US intelligence and national security officials say the United States government is looking into the possibility that the novel coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory rather than a market, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter who caution it is premature to draw any conclusions.

    The theory is one of multiple being pursued by investigators as they attempt to determine the origin of the coronavirus that has resulted in a pandemic and killed hundreds of thousands. The US does not believe the virus was associated with bioweapons research, and officials noted that the intelligence community is also exploring a range of other theories regarding the origination of the virus, as would typically be the case for high-profile incidents, according to an intelligence source.
    The theory has been pushed by supporters of the President, including some congressional Republicans, who are eager to deflect criticisms of Trump's handling of the pandemic.

    An intelligence official familiar with the government analysis said a theory US intelligence officials are investigating is that the virus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China, and was accidentally released to the public. Other sources told CNN that US intelligence hasn't been able to corroborate the theory but is trying to discern whether someone was infected in the lab through an accident or poor handling of materials and may have then infected others.

    US intelligence is reviewing sensitive intelligence collection aimed at the Chinese government, according to the intelligence source, as they pursue the theory. But some intelligence officials say it is possible the actual cause may never be known.


    I find it funny and annoying that some consider this a "conspiracy theory." I think it's quite the opposite. People make mistakes and do dumb shit all the time.
    Whatever helps you sleep at night.
    Huh?
  • dflea
    dflea Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 7,287 Swaye's Wigwam
    It's entirely possible. It's also entirely possible it came from a bat. People being stupid isn't really a conspiracy, though. It's just everyday life.

    Is the conspiracy that the Chinese released the virus intentionally?
  • GrundleStiltzkin
    GrundleStiltzkin Member Posts: 61,516 Standard Supporter
    dflea said:

    It's entirely possible. It's also entirely possible it came from a bat. People being stupid isn't really a conspiracy, though. It's just everyday life.

    Is the conspiracy that the Chinese released the virus intentionally?

    Some proggies are calling even an accidental release a conspiracy theory. Bullshit, that's just shit-happens-life. Covering that accident up, sure, that's a conspiracy.