Phil Valentine: I Got The Coronavirus!

Far-right agitator found out the coronavirus ain't a joke.

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A white nationalist talk radio host decided to gamble with his life. He fucked around and now he found out! 

I hate to say this, but I'm fully vaccinated. I can't feel sympathy for those who refuse to get vaccinated.  

The far-right and some on the far-left are dangerous to your health. Yeah, I am talking to Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and you crazy ass anti-vaxxers.

I believe we will lose over 1 million Americans by the end of year. You will lose friends, family members, co-workers, well-known celebrities, lawmakers and those in your community thanks to the coronavirus.

The delta variant and lambda strain of coronavirus are already in the United States. Those who are unvaccinated are more at risk of catching this. The risk of death now increases to 48% of those infected and not fully vaccinated. 

Karen Valentine is a Nashville talk radio host who is on Westwood One. He is a far-right agitator who has been very critical of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 handling and has encouraged his million of listeners to not take the vaccine. Even though, he claims he's not an anti-vaxxer, he's certainly gave Americans the impression he is.

Valentine is the son of former six-term Democratic U.S. Representative Tim Valentine of North Carolina, but is nonetheless a self-described conservative. His father was a Blue Dog Democrat, a coalition of conservative Democrats who vote with the Reagan Revolution.

His brother posted a heartfelt message to the fans saying his brother is struggling and it's a difficult course ahead. 

The family urged people to get vaccinated.

“Phil would like for his listeners to know that while he has never been an ‘anti-vaxer’ he regrets not being more vehemently ‘Pro-Vaccine’, and looks forward to being able to more vigorously advocate that position as soon as he is back on the air, which we all hope will be soon,” the family’s statement read.

“Phil & his family would like for all of you to know that he loves y'all and appreciates your concern, thoughts & prayers more than you will ever know. Please continue to pray for his recovery and PLEASE GO GET VACCINATED!”

According to the statement, the Nashville, Tennessee, SuperTalk 99.7 WTN host was breathing with assistance in a critical care unit, but was not on a ventilator.

The host revealed he had COVID on social media on July 12, writing: "Yes, the rumors are true. I have COVID. Unfortunately for the haters out there, it looks like I'm going to make it. Interesting experience. I'll have to fill you in when I come back on the air. I'm hoping that will be tomorrow, but I may take a day off just as a precaution. It'll be a game time decision."

Valentine has been publicly skeptical about all adults receiving the COVID vaccine. In his latest Facebook post on July 16, he questioned the safety of vaccines. Two days prior he wrote he was feeling better, and claimed without evidence "there are some very effective alternatives to the vaccine," and told those who are at high risk of dying from COVID to consider getting vaccinated.

In June, he shared a parody song on Twitter called Vaxman, which spoke about personal freedoms.

Here’s “Vaxman”, the song parody of the Beatles “Taxman” conservative radio host Phil Valentine made mocking the vaccine just a few days ago.

He is now reportedly hospitalized with COVID-19. 😷 pic.twitter.com/3b5rzVdzqb

— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) July 21, 2021

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, COVID vaccines are safe and effective and "millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history." As of Thursday, 162.2 million in the U.S. had been vaccinated against COVID.

Valentine's colleagues have sent him well-wishes in light of his condition.

Brian Wilson, who also hosts a radio show on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, wrote on Facebook: "Please join me in praying for Phil's complete recovery. I know Phil and his family would deeply appreciate your prayers on his behalf."

Pamela Furr, radio news anchor at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, wrote on Facebook: "Also pray for all of us at WTN as well. It is no joke that we are ALL family here.. so when one of us hurts, we are ALL hurting. Phil is strong.. and God is in control. His mighty angels are around him fighting this evil virus.. This is where we find peace."

Last year, former presidential candidate and far-right agitator Herman Cain fucked around and found out. He went to the infamous Tulsa, Oklahoma rally for Washed Up 45 and ended up contracting the coronavirus. He died 25 days later after being admitted to the hospital.

Over 645,000 Americans died from the coronavirus. President Joe Biden had hopes that Americans would take this shit seriously. Unfortunately, Republicans so fucking eager to return to power will keep Americans fixated on the culture wars. Now vaccinations are part of this culture war.

But those fighting the culture war by not vaccinating, not wearing face mask in public, not following protocols, and deliberately ignoring federal and international rules when traveling are going to be the first casualties of the war. 

With this pandemic mostly affecting states where Republican governors are, we may have to return to wearing facial protection and cutting back services to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

We came so far only to have a bunch of selfish idiots set it back. Just because they hate President Joe Biden.

The Republicans are so devoted to destroying Biden and the country for what....to regain power.

Pathetic.

According to the CDC, there is still not enough information on antibodies for COVID-19 and whether they can prevent someone from getting reinfected. It still recommends that people with a positive antibody test follow recommendations for protecting themselves and others.

The coronavirus doesn't care about your age, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, politics, economic or social standings. It doesn't care about anything. It's a living organism that causes mild symptoms that include: fever, sore throats, chills, respiratory issues, loss of taste or smell and other unknown symptoms. If you have a weak immune system or health issues, your risk increases.

Death does happen to at least 40% of those who are affected by COVID-19. 

If you're not vaccinated, your chances of death increases to 48%.

Healthy people can die from this. Take this seriously. You only have one life!

If you need more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov.