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July 20, 2026, 09:33 PM
jlb226
CDC
Somehow, I’ve found myself on the “very important” (allegedly) CDC questionnaire list. I had 3 phone calls between 7:00AM and 9:30AM, wanting my opinions on COVID, on a “recorded line”. From a Dr/research group, defined/described as the “ Centers for Disease Control” that also wants to weigh in on urban gun violence issues, as if it is some sort of disease, retired to a rural area, where a gun is just a tool.

“Bless their hearts!”, (And F-off), until they can explain the logic of “you must wear a mask entering a restaurant, but can remove it once you’re seated”. Does that mean if I was under 5ft tall, I’d never need a mask?
July 20, 2026, 09:46 PM
parabellum
Of course you hung up on them, right?
July 20, 2026, 10:04 PM
jlb226
Yes, the first time. The second got a “Go to Hell”, the third, a “F-you!”. Thus far it has stopped.
July 23, 2026, 06:06 AM
egregore
With very few exceptions, calls from other than my contact list don't get picked up, let alone answered.

Almost certainly, the call in the OP wasn't from the real CDC (also alluded to in the OP). Why would they seek random people's opinions?
July 23, 2026, 11:09 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
With very few exceptions, calls from other than my contact list don't get picked up, let alone answered.

If the number is unknown to me, it’s automatically ignored. No exceptions. Nothing good can come from engaging these assholes. At best, you’re wasting your time.


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July 23, 2026, 11:48 AM
CPD SIG
I hope they call me!!!
Oh please!!!

They want my opinions on covid?
PLEASE!!!! PLEASE ASK MY OPINIONS!


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