Since tangplay cannot read:

McCaul is the latest lawmaker to join the growing chorus of politicians and public health experts giving credence to the once controversial theory that the pandemic may have originated in China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology. He is not just "one guy"

Based his opinion on his committee’s investigation into COVID-19's origins as well as an intelligence briefing the committee received last week. It is not just on a whim.

He also pointed to State Department cables from 2018 that warned of inadequate safety protocols at the lab. - Again, he is seeing some evidence.

Though many Democrats initially dismissed the lab leak theory, with some even condemning it as rooted in racism, others have begun to accept it as a possibility. - Again he isn't just one person giving an opinion.

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his push for the U.S. intelligence community to “redouble its efforts” in investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new report, which is expected to build on existing intelligence, is due within 90 days. - There is already a lot of smoke. Why would Biden authorize this if there was "barely" any evidence.



tangplay the so called reporter....LOL

Keep in mind that I said there is "barely" any evidence. So let's walk through the "evidence."

McCaul is the latest lawmaker to join the growing chorus of politicians and public health experts giving credence to the once controversial theory that the pandemic may have originated in China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology.

Some people giving their opinion that maybe it's possible that the virus might have escaped from the lab is not evidence.

Based his opinion on his committee’s investigation into COVID-19's origins as well as an intelligence briefing the committee received last week.

I already acknowledged that maybe this report will actually contain evidence. But this article doesn't have it. So still 0.

He also pointed to State Department cables from 2018 that warned of inadequate safety protocols at the lab.

A lab can have inadequate safety protocols and not be the source of the virus. This is "barely' evidence (and it's basically all we have).

Though many Democrats initially dismissed the lab leak theory, with some even condemning it as rooted in racism, others have begun to accept it as a possibility.

Yes. There is a little bit of circumstantial evidence (such as bad safety protocols and some researchers maybe getting the virus according to an unconfirmed report). It's a possibility. Nowhere near proven.

The new report, which is expected to build on existing intelligence, is due within 90 days.

There's barely any evidence now. The report might provide more. Pretty simple.

So far the evidence we have for the lab leak theory is:
1. The lab had poor safety protocols.
2. An unconfirmed report said that some researchers might have gotten the virus around the beginning of the spread.

This is "barely any evidence" to me. Apparently this is enough evidence for CCCP to jump all over the theory. Confirmation bias does that to you.

It's possible some real evidence will emerge in the future. This should be studied. But cmon. As we stand now we have what amounts to nothing.

And by the way, no one has presented any evidence that the virus was man-made, let alone intentionally released.

Define "barely" for us please.....

Posted by tangplay on 6/1/2021 3:32:00 PM (view original):
So far the evidence we have for the lab leak theory is:
1. The lab had poor safety protocols.
2. An unconfirmed report said that some researchers might have gotten the virus around the beginning of the spread.

This is "barely any evidence" to me. Apparently this is enough evidence for CCCP to jump all over the theory. Confirmation bias does that to you.

It's possible some real evidence will emerge in the future. This should be studied. But cmon. As we stand now we have what amounts to nothing.

If you had to bet your life would you bet it came from the lab or the market. Gun to your head.

For me it would 100% be the lab. Your turn.

Posted by cccp1014 on 6/1/2021 5:19:00 PM (view original):
Define "barely" for us please.....

I can't give you a reasonable definition of "barely" in this context and I don't care to try. We might have different standards. I would change my stance if we had more comprehensive or non-circumstantial evidence for the theory.

For example, some sort of analysis that disproves the other theories, or more concrete evidence on when and if the researchers actuallly got COVID.

I don't want to debate semantics with you.

Posted by cccp1014 on 6/1/2021 5:20:00 PM (view original):

Posted by tangplay on 6/1/2021 3:32:00 PM (view original):
So far the evidence we have for the lab leak theory is:
1. The lab had poor safety protocols.
2. An unconfirmed report said that some researchers might have gotten the virus around the beginning of the spread.

This is "barely any evidence" to me. Apparently this is enough evidence for CCCP to jump all over the theory. Confirmation bias does that to you.

It's possible some real evidence will emerge in the future. This should be studied. But cmon. As we stand now we have what amounts to nothing.

If you had to bet your life would you bet it came from the lab or the market. Gun to your head.

For me it would 100% be the lab. Your turn.

Right now there's easily more evidence for animal to human, so I'd bet against the lab leak theory. Any reasonable person right now would. Should there be more research? Of course. But as of now, it's pretty clear that the lab leak is just a theory with some small bits of evidence.

There's zero evidence it was created in the lab, so a bet on that would be easy.

Posted by cccp1014 on 6/1/2021 5:20:00 PM (view original):

Posted by tangplay on 6/1/2021 3:32:00 PM (view original):
So far the evidence we have for the lab leak theory is:
1. The lab had poor safety protocols.
2. An unconfirmed report said that some researchers might have gotten the virus around the beginning of the spread.

This is "barely any evidence" to me. Apparently this is enough evidence for CCCP to jump all over the theory. Confirmation bias does that to you.

It's possible some real evidence will emerge in the future. This should be studied. But cmon. As we stand now we have what amounts to nothing.

If you had to bet your life would you bet it came from the lab or the market. Gun to your head.

For me it would 100% be the lab. Your turn.

Lol “your turn” oh no what a threatening hypothetical game of Russian roulette you a big man

Posted by cccp1014 on 6/1/2021 5:20:00 PM (view original):

Posted by tangplay on 6/1/2021 3:32:00 PM (view original):
So far the evidence we have for the lab leak theory is:
1. The lab had poor safety protocols.
2. An unconfirmed report said that some researchers might have gotten the virus around the beginning of the spread.

This is "barely any evidence" to me. Apparently this is enough evidence for CCCP to jump all over the theory. Confirmation bias does that to you.

It's possible some real evidence will emerge in the future. This should be studied. But cmon. As we stand now we have what amounts to nothing.

If you had to bet your life would you bet it came from the lab or the market. Gun to your head.

For me it would 100% be the lab. Your turn.

You're the dumbest ************ around here. Congrats on confirming your status.

Posted by The Taint on 6/1/2021 10:42:00 PM (view original):

Posted by cccp1014 on 6/1/2021 5:20:00 PM (view original):

Posted by tangplay on 6/1/2021 3:32:00 PM (view original):
So far the evidence we have for the lab leak theory is:
1. The lab had poor safety protocols.
2. An unconfirmed report said that some researchers might have gotten the virus around the beginning of the spread.

This is "barely any evidence" to me. Apparently this is enough evidence for CCCP to jump all over the theory. Confirmation bias does that to you.

It's possible some real evidence will emerge in the future. This should be studied. But cmon. As we stand now we have what amounts to nothing.

If you had to bet your life would you bet it came from the lab or the market. Gun to your head.

For me it would 100% be the lab. Your turn.

You're the dumbest ************ around here. Congrats on confirming your status.

Thanks Jeff. Love you too. LOL.

Posted by Uofa2 on 6/1/2021 8:17:00 PM (view original):

Posted by cccp1014 on 6/1/2021 5:20:00 PM (view original):

Posted by tangplay on 6/1/2021 3:32:00 PM (view original):
So far the evidence we have for the lab leak theory is:
1. The lab had poor safety protocols.
2. An unconfirmed report said that some researchers might have gotten the virus around the beginning of the spread.

This is "barely any evidence" to me. Apparently this is enough evidence for CCCP to jump all over the theory. Confirmation bias does that to you.

It's possible some real evidence will emerge in the future. This should be studied. But cmon. As we stand now we have what amounts to nothing.

If you had to bet your life would you bet it came from the lab or the market. Gun to your head.

For me it would 100% be the lab. Your turn.

Lol “your turn” oh no what a threatening hypothetical game of Russian roulette you a big man

Hmmm…you feel like a tough guy with your post? LOL

Go and have a beer to celebrate your courage.

Posted by tangplay on 6/1/2021 1:02:00 AM (view original):
...which is why one guy giving his opinion is not evidence.

Maybe the report itself could contain evidence. But not this one guy's opinion.

Barely…lol
So Biden is wasting taxpayer money investigating a barely credible theory?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.outlookindia.com/website/amp/india-news-covid-19-has-no-credible-natural-ancestor-created-in-wuhan-lab-claims-explosive-study/383928

Posted by The Taint on 6/1/2021 10:42:00 PM (view original):

Posted by cccp1014 on 6/1/2021 5:20:00 PM (view original):

Posted by tangplay on 6/1/2021 3:32:00 PM (view original):
So far the evidence we have for the lab leak theory is:
1. The lab had poor safety protocols.
2. An unconfirmed report said that some researchers might have gotten the virus around the beginning of the spread.

This is "barely any evidence" to me. Apparently this is enough evidence for CCCP to jump all over the theory. Confirmation bias does that to you.

It's possible some real evidence will emerge in the future. This should be studied. But cmon. As we stand now we have what amounts to nothing.

If you had to bet your life would you bet it came from the lab or the market. Gun to your head.

For me it would 100% be the lab. Your turn.

You're the dumbest ************ around here. Congrats on confirming your status.

I don't know...there are quite a few really dumb motherfuckerers around here...

That is very true.