Casey Means' nomination as Surgeon General is a prime example of how Christian conservatives are rebranding their retrograde ideology to fit the aesthetics of wellness culture. The 32-year-old means favors "wellness" language in her writing, often veering into New Age territory. She's also expressed interest in spirituality and even claimed to have found love through meditation practices.
The Christian right has long had a branding problem as Americans increasingly reject organized religion and seek more vague spiritualities. As a result, they've adopted the look and feel of wellness influencers, who frame spirituality as a shortcut to worldly gains like money, fitness, and romance. This new approach allows them to push their anti-feminist agenda under the guise of "health" or "wellness."
Donald Trump's latest pick for Surgeon General, Casey Means, may seem an unlikely candidate given her lack of medical credentials. However, she shares a connection with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, who has been using his position to spread false information about abortion pills. The FDA recently ordered to review the legality of mifepristone, a drug used for abortion, after Kennedy claimed that "new data" showed it was dangerous.
The Christian right's reliance on fake science is nothing new, but this latest move marks a significant shift in their approach. They're no longer just spreading lies about vaccines or climate change; they're now trying to sell the idea that abortion pills are contaminating water supplies through some kind of magical connection. This is a classic example of "vibes" and conspiracy theories replacing science-based medicine.
Tucker Carlson's show has become a barometer for this new approach, with Means recently appearing on his program to spread misinformation about birth control. She compared the pill to "pesticides" and claimed it was "literally shutting down hormones in the female body." This is just another example of how Christian conservatives are using fake science to push their agenda.
The Christian right's comfort with pagan-esque language and practices has become a hallmark of their approach. They're no longer just denouncing paganism; they're now embracing its language and symbolism to justify their retrograde ideology. The "MAHA" slogan, short for "Make America Healthy Again," is based on the lie that Americans were healthier in the past before public health interventions like vaccines.
This new branding strategy allows Christian conservatives to appeal to a broader audience, including those who are skeptical of organized religion. However, it also means that they're no longer transparent about their true agenda. Instead, they're relying on fake science and magical thinking to sell their ideology. It's a cynical move, but one that could have significant consequences for public health and women's rights.
The Christian right has long had a branding problem as Americans increasingly reject organized religion and seek more vague spiritualities. As a result, they've adopted the look and feel of wellness influencers, who frame spirituality as a shortcut to worldly gains like money, fitness, and romance. This new approach allows them to push their anti-feminist agenda under the guise of "health" or "wellness."
Donald Trump's latest pick for Surgeon General, Casey Means, may seem an unlikely candidate given her lack of medical credentials. However, she shares a connection with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, who has been using his position to spread false information about abortion pills. The FDA recently ordered to review the legality of mifepristone, a drug used for abortion, after Kennedy claimed that "new data" showed it was dangerous.
The Christian right's reliance on fake science is nothing new, but this latest move marks a significant shift in their approach. They're no longer just spreading lies about vaccines or climate change; they're now trying to sell the idea that abortion pills are contaminating water supplies through some kind of magical connection. This is a classic example of "vibes" and conspiracy theories replacing science-based medicine.
Tucker Carlson's show has become a barometer for this new approach, with Means recently appearing on his program to spread misinformation about birth control. She compared the pill to "pesticides" and claimed it was "literally shutting down hormones in the female body." This is just another example of how Christian conservatives are using fake science to push their agenda.
The Christian right's comfort with pagan-esque language and practices has become a hallmark of their approach. They're no longer just denouncing paganism; they're now embracing its language and symbolism to justify their retrograde ideology. The "MAHA" slogan, short for "Make America Healthy Again," is based on the lie that Americans were healthier in the past before public health interventions like vaccines.
This new branding strategy allows Christian conservatives to appeal to a broader audience, including those who are skeptical of organized religion. However, it also means that they're no longer transparent about their true agenda. Instead, they're relying on fake science and magical thinking to sell their ideology. It's a cynical move, but one that could have significant consequences for public health and women's rights.
I'm low-key worried about Casey Means being our next Surgeon General, tbh. She seems super into "wellness" language and spirituality, which is pretty weird coming from a doctor who doesn't even have the right credentials. And can we talk about how her views on abortion pills are totally based on fake science? 
It's like she's trying to sell us on some kind of magical connection between birth control and hormone imbalances. Meanwhile, people are actually dying or getting seriously sick from not using these meds.
It's not even about being transparent with the public anymore; it's all about using fake science to push their agenda.
seriously though, this whole thing makes me think of when my aunt went on a detox cleanse for months and came out looking like a completely different person...no joke. anyway back to Casey Means, i heard she was really passionate about herbalism before becoming Surgeon General 
maybe they're trying to rebrand the whole "abortion is bad" thing with more holistic vibes?
. It's like they're trying to peddle a new-age, wellness-y version of their old-school ideology 
. Newsflash: just because you say "wellness" doesn't mean it's not a clever way to spin your agenda 
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. It's like they think people are too gullible to fact-check their claims or that they can just "feel" something and make it true 
. Not buying it, folks! We need evidence-based medicine, not vibes and conspiracy theories 
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. They're essentially trying to hijack a conversation about health and wellness for their own agenda, and it's a slippery slope 
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. It's not just the lack of medical credentials that's red flaggy, it's the way she's using fake science to push her agenda. I mean, what's next? 
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. We need better fact-checking and critical thinking skills, people! Let's not get swayed by just "good vibes" and "wellness" language 
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The whole thing just feels like they're trying way too hard to be woke 
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. And her views on abortion are straight up disturbing 
. It's like the Christian right is trying to sell us all on this fake science stuff and call it wellness 
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. And now he's got some connection with Casey Means, who's basically promoting some sketchy ideology as "health" 
. It's like they're trying to spin their old-school anti-feminist crap into something new and cool 
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. And what's with all the pagan-esque language and symbolism? It's like they're trying to tap into some kind of mystic vibe or something 
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. and what's with the sudden obsession with spirituality? is this some kind of weird attempt to replace actual science with "vibes"? 
not buying it, fam 
And let's be real, if abortion pills are literally shutting down hormones in the female body, then we need more of that kind of "wellness" thinking in our country. 
. And honestly, I'm loving the new branding strategy - who wouldn't want to be associated with a movement that's all about promoting health and wellness? 
. And it's scary because what happens when people start believing this fake science? We've already seen the damage they can do with misinformation about abortion pills and vaccines.
. Newsflash: just because you say it with a smiley face doesn't mean it's not poisonous 
. But this latest move shows that they're willing to try anything to push their agenda, even if it means manipulating people's perceptions of "health" and "wellness". It's time for us to call out this toxic ideology for what it is – a thinly veiled attempt to control women's bodies and minds 
. it's not okay that they're trying to push their agenda under the guise of "health" or "wellness". we need real, evidence-based medicine here, not some watered-down version of spirituality 
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- can't we just have a straightforward conversation about healthcare and women's rights without all the BS? 
. Means' connection to Robert Kennedy and her own pseudo-spiritual vibes are major red flags 