FLORIDA REP. BILL BOSEY, 2012: I mean you know [Poul Thorsen] is a humongous scumbag, one of the most wanted men on earth and you relied upon him for data to determine whether thimerosal had a negative effect?

In a hearing of the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee, Congressman Posey questions officials from the CDC over Autism research and vaccinations. November 29, 2012.

The title of this post is a reference to Poul Thorsen, a Danish researcher who "allegedly diverted over $1 million of the CDC grant money to his own personal bank account."  So, kind of like a Robin Hood.

"I mean you know this guy is a humongous scumbag, one of the most wanted men on earth and you relied upon him for data to determine whether thimerosal had a negative effect?" Finally, a congressman keepin' it real.

— St. Michael, the Archangel (@aveng_angel) April 18, 2024

Is history the antidote to politics?  When we listen to politicians campaigning, they love to tout their virtues, what they believe in, and what they have done on behalf of the people.  But once you discover a few details of their previous life you wouldn't even want to have coffee with them.  

Who is/was Poul Thorsen?  "Central Figure in CDC Vaccine Cover-Up Absconds With $2M," Pearl Jam, March 10, 2010.  

Bill Posey.

Colleen Boyle retired from the CDC at the end of January 2020.