"I don’t give a goddamn," Bush retorted. "I’m the President and the Commander-in-Chief. Do it my way."

"Mr. President," one aide in the meeting said. "There is a valid case that the provisions in this law undermine the Constitution."

"Stop throwing the Constitution in my face," Bush screamed back. "It’s just a goddamned piece of paper!"

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Vaccinated Children Two and a Half Times More Likely to Have Neurological Disorders : TruthEra.com - Conspiracy Discussion & Alternative News

Vaccinated Children Two and a Half Times More Likely to Have Neurological Disorders : TruthEra.com - Conspiracy Discussion & Alternative News: "For older vaccinated boys in the 11-17 age bracket, the results were even more pronounced. Vaccinated boys were 158% more likely to have a neurological disorder, 317% more likely to have ADHD, and 112% more likely to have autism. Complete survey results are available at http://www.generationrescue.org/."

This is what happens when laws are written requiring vaccination, prodded by corporate lobbyists, and those same lobbyists pad the pockets of those who are supposed to oversee the safety of the pharmaceutical industry. One of the prime examples of this is the controversy over the new cervical cancer vaccine. States are pushing it into the pool of required vaccinations, when there is no information on possible long-term effects.

Psychiatrists Top List in Drug Maker Gifts - New York Times

Psychiatrists Top List in Drug Maker Gifts - New York Times: "Vermont officials disclosed Tuesday that drug company payments to psychiatrists in the state more than doubled last year, to an average of $45,692 each from $20,835 in 2005. Antipsychotic medicines are among the largest expenses for the state’s Medicaid program."

Unfortunately, I have seen this behavior in action. Need an anti-depressant? Drug X is paying the most right now, so that is what everyone gets. Anti-psychotic? You get Drug Y, even if drug W may be a better choice. Are you all drugged up and feeling sluggish? You get drug Z, which is a prescription stimulant. Feel like your heart is going to explode now? Sorry, your 5 minutes of my time is up now, where is my 3:25?

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Researchers Light Up for Nicotine, the Wonder Drug

Researchers Light Up for Nicotine, the Wonder Drug: "Smoking may be bad for you, but researchers and biotech companies are quietly developing pharmaceuticals that are decidedly good for brains, bowels, blood vessels and even immune systems -- and they're inspired by tobacco's deadly active ingredient: nicotine.

Nicotine acts on the acetylcholine receptors in the brain, stimulating and regulating the release of a slew of brain chemicals, including seratonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. Not surprisingly, the first scientific work that identified these chemicals and how they affect the body came out of nicotine research -- much of it performed by tobacco companies."

Now I see why they want us to quit smoking. First there was the patch and the gum, which were very expensive as prescriptions. Now there are pills that run more than a hundred dollars a month. Now big Pharma is going to hook us on nicotine all over again, and of course it will be much more expensive than actually smoking.