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Sexual Addiction: The New Swine Flu Or Vast Female Conspiracy?
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 18:21:00 in Living
“Whoa!! This isn't a one-sided street here, women crave and desire sex just as much as men do and does women a disservice ignore their sex drive.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:51:02 in Living
“Sorry but that isn't how it works in the scientific community. Once you publish, we all take a look and make a judgement as a community. A perfect example of a consensus within the Scientific community is "Natural Selection". With Autism and Vaccines all of the studies have enough gaps and raise enough questions for the vast majority of both private and public scientist agree that no causation can be determined. Sorry but this is how it works.
When a study or a series of studies is presented to the greater scientific community and rejected. That study should not be used in any confirmatory way, any decision to do so leads to the greater scientific community dubbing the study as "non-credible" or anecdotal.”
When a study or a series of studies is presented to the greater scientific community and rejected. That study should not be used in any confirmatory way, any decision to do so leads to the greater scientific community dubbing the study as "non-credible" or anecdotal.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:43:20 in Living
“True, but this is far from it.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:42:36 in Living
“Thimerosal is alone used in vaccines that are combined. It is used as an preservati
andyg replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 09:13:27
“The combined V solo vaccine story is a con, created in the UK by a group of doctors, who sell the single vaccine's. As the goverment gives the combined version for free, but you have to pay to get the single versions.”
PartyofLogic replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 09:10:49
“you mean single dose. you can get any vaccine in a single dose vial/syringe. additionally, the amount of thimerosol in a given vaccine is extremely low....low
usna73 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 09:00:05
“Used in multi-DOSE vials, not only combined elements. Introduced by Eli Lilly Company as a way to lower the production costs for vaccine makers. Has no efficacious value.
An immunologist I know who formerly worked for Aventis ( pre-merger) indicated to me that Lilly unquestionably suppressed data about the dangers of Thimerosal. Merck later raised substantial issues abotu it's danger. Even Sigma Aldrich, the maker of underlying chemicals provided expressed serious concerns about complicity with California law.”
An immunologist I know who formerly worked for Aventis ( pre-merger) indicated to me that Lilly unquestionably suppressed data about the dangers of Thimerosal. Merck later raised substantial issues abotu it's danger. Even Sigma Aldrich, the maker of underlying chemicals provided expressed serious concerns about complicity with California law.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:40:25 in Living
“That is a very very good point and the answer is simple yet terrifying
That in my opinion is the through outrage and that's something that nobody is talking about. We are allowing as a nation to allow the scientific illiterate to dictate how the CDC does its business. Appalling!!”
That in my opinion is the through outrage and that's something that nobody is talking about. We are allowing as a nation to allow the scientific illiterate to dictate how the CDC does its business. Appalling!!”
Trueheart replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 09:49:16
“I've read in several places that the H1N1 vaccine was patented by Baxter pharmaceuticals in summer of 2007. The impending epidemic was announced in spring of 2009. Wasn't that enough time to conduct clinical trials? Were they waiting for the virus to spread and become an epidemic so that there would be a demand? Was the virus intentionally allowed to spread to create demand? (Side note: These thoughts have occurred to me without the enhancement of THC.)”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:35:16 in Living
“1. To say the majority of children have "Regressive Autism" is a little misleading since "Regressive Autism" is considered and viewed as a spectrum of properties and a collection of one. With shows the rather wide variances in Autism severity.
2. Yes I agree with you that a lot of other environmental factors play and in some cases continue to play a role in child hood development. That does not mean that Autism did not exist or was not as pre-levant.
A note about studies:
In the scientific community it is not enough for just one person to come up with a study and have everyone accept it. Peer-reviewing help but it is not the deciding factor. The deciding factor is the large body of global scientist who then read and analyse said study. In this case (just link in Intelligent Design) the VAST majority of scientist(myself included) agree that most of the anti-vaccine studies just don't have enough weight to them.
My question to you is... are we all wrong? Is years of undergrad, graduate then post-grad studies wrong. Is over a decade of scientific training by scientist all over the world wrong to conclude that these studies are baseless? Hmm... looks like we've had this discussion before... but on another topic that requires faith... "Intelligent Design"”
2. Yes I agree with you that a lot of other environmental factors play and in some cases continue to play a role in child hood development. That does not mean that Autism did not exist or was not as pre-levant.
A note about studies:
In the scientific community it is not enough for just one person to come up with a study and have everyone accept it. Peer-reviewing help but it is not the deciding factor. The deciding factor is the large body of global scientist who then read and analyse said study. In this case (just link in Intelligent Design) the VAST majority of scientist(myself included) agree that most of the anti-vaccine studies just don't have enough weight to them.
My question to you is... are we all wrong? Is years of undergrad, graduate then post-grad studies wrong. Is over a decade of scientific training by scientist all over the world wrong to conclude that these studies are baseless? Hmm... looks like we've had this discussion before... but on another topic that requires faith... "Intelligent Design"”
equianimi replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:45:47
“"Is years of undergrad, graduate then post-grad studies wrong. Is over a decade of scientific training by scientist all over the world wrong to conclude that these studies are baseless? Hmm... looks like we've had this discussion before... but on another topic that requires faith... "Intelligent Design"
We know med school is hard and you're proud of your work. But like some doctors learn after they get out in the world and start working is their education was controlled by corporations. Take and organization like IDSA, just brought up on charges by the Connecticut attn. general for conflicts of interest where they took bribes to throw out scientific information and teach every doctor in their organization based on that. Textbooks are written based on their teachings and medical school curriculum is designed based on their teachings. All of this controlled by industry executives paying medical organizations to teach what they want people to know while throwing out everything else. None of this has anything to do with faith or intelligent design. It's just science versus money.”
We know med school is hard and you're proud of your work. But like some doctors learn after they get out in the world and start working is their education was controlled by corporations. Take and organization like IDSA, just brought up on charges by the Connecticut attn. general for conflicts of interest where they took bribes to throw out scientific information and teach every doctor in their organization based on that. Textbooks are written based on their teachings and medical school curriculum is designed based on their teachings. All of this controlled by industry executives paying medical organizations to teach what they want people to know while throwing out everything else. None of this has anything to do with faith or intelligent design. It's just science versus money.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:18:22 in Living
“easy...
1. Autism is very hard to diagnose in Adults (though not impossible) specially in adults with high-functioning autism. This explains why we have more data on children since most of the techniques used to diagnose Autism are designed for children. However the adults are here and are living amongst us.
2. We really don't have an accurate picture of autism in developing countries or countries that do not immunise as heavily as we do. It is a good place to start looking for more information though but as of yet the data is inconclusive to say that that industrialised societies have more cases of autism than developing countries.”
1. Autism is very hard to diagnose in Adults (though not impossible) specially in adults with high-functioning autism. This explains why we have more data on children since most of the techniques used to diagnose Autism are designed for children. However the adults are here and are living amongst us.
2. We really don't have an accurate picture of autism in developing countries or countries that do not immunise as heavily as we do. It is a good place to start looking for more information though but as of yet the data is inconclusive to say that that industrialised societies have more cases of autism than developing countries.”
equianimi replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:33:42
“Both are simple and you're making excuses. We have plenty of data through disabilities registrations. Our government knows how many people are disabled and what condition they are disabled with. Therefore if autism used to be diagnosed as something else we could look at all adults with those previous diagnosis and see if numbers match, yet they don't. This won't be advertised or talked about in med school.
If we have no data for other countries (yet we do, Japan collects more than we do) we still have data for Amish people in America. Again this won't be advertised or talked about in med school.”
If we have no data for other countries (yet we do, Japan collects more than we do) we still have data for Amish people in America. Again this won't be advertised or talked about in med school.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:08:21 in Living
“I asked for CREDIBLE studies not lone gunmen with unsubstantiated theories. Granted I haven't read every study on your list but I do remember reading some of them while attending college. The general consensus around the lab( and in the department for that matter) is that there is way to little information to even come close to formulating a conclusions.”
equianimi replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:36:35
“Lone gunmen? Credible? Theories? These are non-biased studies with hard data. There weren't performed by one single person, they weren't performed by a corporation that stood to profit from them, and they were financed by universities, grants, and charitable organizations rather than multibillion dollar corporations. These are what are called credible studies. Simply saying something isn't credible because you don't like the results doesn't make it not credible.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:03:34 in Living
“Assuming you have either the health-care or the money to afford going to the doctor get the latest fashionable pill.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 08:01:15 in Living
“This is absolutely false. All Vaccines in the US go through a very rigourous set of clinical trials. There are generally three phases of trials numerous reviews before a decision for approval. Like all things in the biological sciences, there is no magic bullet and the best you can hope for is a majority success rate. This is why it is important for people to educate themselves from CREDIBLE sources to make an informed decision about their use of vaccines.”
Trueheart replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:25:40
“How come H1N1 vaccine was released to the public while clinical trials are still in the works? Because it's such a serious epidemic that people are dropping in their tracks like they did with the Black Plague?”
usna73 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:21:00
“I agree with your conclusion. Unfortunately, "CREDIBLE" is a very vague term As Mr. Maher suggests, while some like Dr. Frist are "credible", it is impossible to separate him from his financial interests. Likewise, bureaucrats who are in a revolving door with industry on whom they depend for a living, may be credible but not unbiased.
My son was vaccine injured. Instead of owning up to the damage done within the NVIC, the so-called "credible" parties create an amazing smokescreen and doublespeak that Orwell never could have dreamed up. Years go by without any justice delivered.
A "majority success rate" can certainly be improved upon if we as a society created and environment where duty came before financial interests.
What angers me most is when those who have been undeniably enroiched by the current system accuse my family of unjust behavior when seeking compensation in the system designed to protect them. Protect them from who? The injured MINORITY.”
My son was vaccine injured. Instead of owning up to the damage done within the NVIC, the so-called "credible" parties create an amazing smokescreen and doublespeak that Orwell never could have dreamed up. Years go by without any justice delivered.
A "majority success rate" can certainly be improved upon if we as a society created and environment where duty came before financial interests.
What angers me most is when those who have been undeniably enroiched by the current system accuse my family of unjust behavior when seeking compensation in the system designed to protect them. Protect them from who? The injured MINORITY.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 07:55:29 in Living
“Wait, you where under the impression that corporations and the government have people's well being in mind? LOL! Your kidding right?”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 07:52:55 in Living
“Read, read and then read some more. Also research your family history and document your own medical history as well. Consult more than one opinion and when in doubt educate yourself. You have a wonderful organ called a brain... use it to it's fullest capacity because your life kinda depends on it :)”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 07:48:12 in Living
“LOL! Indeed mate... Indeed!”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 07:42:47 in Living
“This is quite frankly misinformation. All studies indicated that there is no credible evidence that The levels of mercury(sp
usna73 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:32:31
“You are leading with your bias again.
What about all those already vaccinated out of multi-dose vials?
Fact: There is NO safe level of Mercury ( ethyl or methyl) given that every human is likely predisposed to be able to effectively evacuate the heavy metal. Mercury passes through the blood brain barrier and can do damage to the brain before it is ever detected.
Thimerosal still apears in trace amounts in some vaccines. But, you are correct, many doses are produced Thimerosal free, depending on the product.
Half truths, ( like the half-life of mercury) can be dangerous to one's health.
Forewarned is forearmed.”
What about all those already vaccinated out of multi-dose vials?
Fact: There is NO safe level of Mercury ( ethyl or methyl) given that every human is likely predisposed to be able to effectively evacuate the heavy metal. Mercury passes through the blood brain barrier and can do damage to the brain before it is ever detected.
Thimerosal still apears in trace amounts in some vaccines. But, you are correct, many doses are produced Thimerosal free, depending on the product.
Half truths, ( like the half-life of mercury) can be dangerous to one's health.
Forewarned is forearmed.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 07:24:01 in Living
“See this is exactly where the problem lies. Jumping from this article to an assumption that vaccines cause autism when there are NO credible double-blind scientific evidence that suggest that this is the case. All there is just assumptions made out of data correlation. While that is a good place to start it by no means a scientific certainty.
What may seem like a rise in autism is really just are ability to diagnose Autism better. 50 years ago these children will be classified as "retarded" or "problematic". Heck 200 years ago they may have been considered to be "possessed".
Once again correlation is not proof.”
What may seem like a rise in autism is really just are ability to diagnose Autism better. 50 years ago these children will be classified as "retarded" or "problematic". Heck 200 years ago they may have been considered to be "possessed".
Once again correlation is not proof.”
usna73 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:25:56
“As a former student of symbolic logic, may I proffer: You are NO logician.
Assumptions are the basis by which we live our lives. Epidemiogy is a useful tool.
It is the shills for pharma and government drones that have resisted the call for the double blinds ( on a necessary scale) that you advocate. Perhaps now that the Bush era is over, we'll get some clarity. Of this I am still uncertain.”
Assumptions are the basis by which we live our lives. Epidemiogy is a useful tool.
It is the shills for pharma and government drones that have resisted the call for the double blinds ( on a necessary scale) that you advocate. Perhaps now that the Bush era is over, we'll get some clarity. Of this I am still uncertain.”
equianimi replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 07:55:19
“You're also forgetting on very important fact that debunks that entire argument that is always used based on reclassifying other diseases as autism. And that problem is... where are all the autistic people over age 30? And if that question isn't enough.. where are all the autistic people in countries that don't vaccinate at the level we do?
Just throwing it out there to think about.”
Just throwing it out there to think about.”
equianimi replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 07:52:52
“Here you go http://www
Helps to take a look first before claiming no such studies exist.”
Helps to take a look first before claiming no such studies exist.”
robadeaux replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 07:51:18
“funny how there will never be and "credible" double blind studies done... unless they are paid for by big pharma to come to the conclusion that brings in the most money.”
Liberal Elitism Will Make Sarah Palin President - How Only Union Organizing Can Stop It
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 21:48:04 in Politics
“Wow it's amazing to me how people like Mike, think that educating themselves is somehow elitist. As far as I'm concerned being an elitist is a good think because it can push people to do better instead of finding excuses for how they think people perceive them( ie. that means you Mike )”
What's Happening To Women's Happiness?
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 12:14:24 in Living
“Then you need a group of better friends. Sensitivity is gender neutral, I know this because I consciously try to find male(& female) friends that are emotionally intelligent enough to deal with such emotions. Good place to meet these kinds of people is anyplace where there is some type of creative activity.”
senorlou replied on Sep 18, 2009 at 07:53:09
“I'm happy with the friends I have, thanks.”
What's Happening To Women's Happiness?
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 11:56:15 in Living
“I believe you should elaborate your statement more.”
Reviving the Dinner Party and "Serial Socializing" - Real Friends Over 30
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 18:02:19 in Living
“I'm sorry sister but that is just plain B.S.
I'm well aware of this new argument by the religious people in our country to lure people into churches. People go to church to be around people that believe EXACTLY like they do. They don't go for companionship! Think about it! Why would you pay 10% of your income just to get companionship! Whether you are a social person are not has nothing to do with religiosity or how many times you got to church!!”
I'm well aware of this new argument by the religious people in our country to lure people into churches. People go to church to be around people that believe EXACTLY like they do. They don't go for companionship! Think about it! Why would you pay 10% of your income just to get companionship! Whether you are a social person are not has nothing to do with religiosity or how many times you got to church!!”
Money Fear: Two Ways To Cope With Financial Panic And Recession Anxiety
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 17:48:31 in Living
“HELL NO!!! The last thing you need to do is trust in some imaginary friend that lives in the clouds! Jeez grow up! You do know that peter pan isn't real either?”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 17:42:52 in Politics
“Oh my dayz... what a meltdown!!”
Confused Bono Facing Barrage of Questions About His Sex Change
Commented Jun 19, 2009 at 03:15:42 in Comedy
“rotfl!!”
Rubbernecking: Jon and Kate Plus Fate
Commented Jun 08, 2009 at 03:57:37 in Entertainment
“I've never seen the show, and hell I must be living under a rock( or maybe I just have a life) but honestly I could care less about Jon, Kate or their children. Honestly who cares? What is so special about them? Don't get it I guess... but even for a mindless distraction Jon & Kate seem to cater to the lowest of the lowest common denominator.”
The Big Gay Chip on My Shoulder
Commented May 31, 2009 at 23:58:05 in Entertainment
“If this nation was indeed founded on the worthless notion of christian values... then we are in deep trouble as a country. Let us all hope this isn't so.”
The Big Gay Chip on My Shoulder
Commented May 31, 2009 at 23:54:10 in Entertainment
“Your whole post is rooted in misinformation and religious dogma that is both inconsequential and irrelevant to the question at hand. Fact is... if you want to believe in desert fairy tales, that is your right as an American Citizen, but why do you have to impose your irrational beliefs on the rest of us? Why is the foundation of your so called faith so weak that you have to revise history and impose your beliefs? Quite frankly I could care less about your god or whatever desert god is in fashion these days just leave your ignorance out of the lives of hardworking honest American citizens that never did anything to you and your desert god(s).”
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