I used to like John McCain but now I'm not so sure....here's why....  

That may be so but to be uninformed is not an excuse. I find that this kind of behavior is just one of many that are unacceptable. Take the health care thing the democrats are trying to push through. How am I supposed to feel about a plan to make me pay for care I don't even use myself??

I hate the whole thing about forcing people to pay. Surely they could have come up with something better than that!

They should do it like we have it here in Canada, sort of socialist, but not expensive. Everybody pays a small part towards health care, yes, whether you use it or not, but it is still only a few hundred a year and geared to income, so if you earn less, your contribution is less. In Ontario it used to be called OHIP - Ontario Health Insurance Plan. I remember having a teeny bit deducted off my paycheques when I worked and they settled up the annual amount at income tax time. They have since abolished it from the paycheque, but it is still embedded in our taxes, so we do not have to pay if we are sick. We just show our Health Card, that proves we are a citizen and it costs nothing.

I'm not for it because I would never use it. As an herbalist I find this galling to have to pay for something I don't even believe in.

and it would take a miracle for the program to cover alternate health care...

Id be happy if they'd just leave us alone. Any time you get the government to make decisions about a system they f*ck it up...I'd rather they just pat us on the head and smile and leave us alone like they have in the past.

Population control seems to be a popular idea with us "liberal thinkers" and I have to say I believe it more and more each day....so very sad how the country is going to hell in a handbasket....like my grandpa used to say.

I am glad to hear about your Great Aunt having success with natural remedies. That is the best way.

I hate seeing all of these cancer charities fighting to raise money to find a 'cure' for cancer. A cure is already out there and Dr. Otto Warburg won a Nobel Prize for it in 1931!

Why they keep radiating people makes no sense whatsoever except that they are after the patients money!

It sounds like ritualized torture to me...and for what? So they can get it again somewhere else in their body later?? Sounds like they are drumming up more business to me.

I do. They are crooks.....take a look at this info on the FDA..and tell me what you think...
www.iom.edu/CMS/3793/26341/37329.aspx

Well the FDA approves plenty of crap that doesn't help people either. They're also more than happy to approve medicine that kills people. I mean, what kind of organization allows a drug like Accutane? It's a freaking acne medication that causes people to commit SUICIDE.

I agree that many herbs are little more than a placebo, but at least they won't make you just hang yourself for no apparent reason, nor will they force someone to rush you to the hospital because an acne medication made you break out in hives and swell up like a balloon. And yes, I've seen Accutane cause both of these to happen.

From your link posted:

"During its research, the committee found that

There is a perception of crisis that has compromised the credibility of FDA and of the pharmaceutical industry.
Most stakeholders--the agency, the industry, consumer organizations, Congress, professional societies, health care entities--appear to agree on the need for certain improvements in the system.
The drug safety system is impaired by the following factors: serious resource constraints that weaken the quality and quantity of the science that is brought to bear on drug safety; an organizational culture in CDER that is not optimally functional; and unclear and insufficient regulatory authorities particularly with respect to enforcement.
FDA and the pharmaceutical industry do not consistently demonstrate accountability and transparency to the public by communicating safety concerns in a timely and effective fashion."

Very disconcerting, isn't it?

Taskr,
You think many herbs are no better than a placebo??
I can see that we do not agree with the role of herbs. They are NOT placebo's...they are real help for people...all people to take.
They are basically food. And as a food source should not be regulated by the government as a drug.
I do agree with you that the drugs being let loose on unsuspecting patients by the FDA is appalling. And criminal in my mind. What kind of a conscience sends this kind of poison to the people of our nation?

Well said Bill....and I must say I'm impressed with your line of work!! Good for you buddy...and keep up the great work. You may be fighting this in your neck of the woods soon.....The Australian government things ours is tops.

I too am impressed with your line of work in the area of herbs. I have just been watching a DVD by Isabell Shipard. She is probably the leading expert on herbs over here.

We are already feeling some of those effects over here. There are certain health foods that we are not allowed to import and certain foods that although beneficial to health, that we humans are legally not allowed to eat!

We have the TGA over here that are our version of the FDA and everything that happens in the USA eventually happens here too. Unfortunately most of this is bad!

Isn't that awful...I don't know why others are emulating us...we can't even get ourselves straightened out!

Apparently I wasn't in class when everyone else found out about him....I'll just say that I'm very unhappy right now....

Hey Debbers how ya been?!
I've been over at facebook mostly.
I think your advice is tops. The docs you talk about are really wonderful and I read Mercolas work all the time. I have him as a favorite on Facebook.
I would also recommend everyone here to look for themselves about the changes that have been made in the last decade to the FDA and the other governmental agencies that are supposedly for our "best interest"...Pah....what a crock.

I've been unemployed but now am back to work. No internet at home yet. Computer got hit by lightening. I am at work now using the computer.

I've missed ya! Haven't forgot about the CD's...if your still game?

Thanks for the encouraging words! I've been reading Dr. Weil's stuff and really think he's great. His book on aging gracefully has so much to offer spiritually and practically.

I would!! I wondered what happened to you and have not visited anyone's sites lately....not even my own! I took on a part time job and it's killing me....standing on my feet 10 hours a day but have a prospective job offer of working my herb business in a chiropractors office in a neighboring town. I would only have to pay $5 off the top of each client I get and it's a hugely popular place...so I am waiting for the owner to catch up on her horse show stuff (she's big into that) before I can make arrangements.
I would love to still teach you if you want....just let me know....you can pm me here or at the other place....

I am still getting caught up with bills from being unemployed. I will let you know as soon as possible, ok? I have to buy a new computer, got hit by lightening! Kids said...God's trying to tell me to not spend so much time online! lol

I am at work now so I have to keep things short. You can rest assured, I am not going to leave the LOT!

Sure...no problem. I'm not going anywhere...you do what you have to girly.
I am also working part time and am not too thrilled about this job. I hope to have my herb thing going well soon so I can quit this job....have a great one!

Saw him speak up at the summit....I think he's onto big Pharma, don't you?

Well he must be...this bill will be the death of herbal supplements as we know it if it goes through.

We all need to learn how to wildcraft! I have looked for a book on plants in my area that will tell medicinal uses, can't find one. Those who want to will find a way. Trouble is, like with prohibition, it will create some serious problems as people turn to disreputible blackmarketers. Funny thing, we don't see cigaretts or booze being prohibited (again). It's a sad commentary on what our leaders think is important.

You are so right. We ALL need to learn where our herbs are and how to look for them...better yet. Grow your own. That way we know what has or has not been already sprayed. I am growing a huge garden this year and I am getting into making my own concoctions this year. It will prove to be very interesting I think....

We HAVE had really great results with herbs and supplements in cancer and a lot of other really dangerous conditions.
I think that is what they are scared of....that we will be able to cure these people and then where will the medical community be?

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Actually, if you really think about it, there is no such thing as a 'gateway drug', since people will use whatever drugs they want whether they are legal or not, so they may as well leglalize, regulate, tax and reap the financial benefits. Our failing economies would benefit LARGE! Even if some things are still sold on the black market, removing Organized Crime from the major power scheme would definitely benefit both the US and Canada. It is the US influence that is stopping Canada from legalizing it, when several years ago we were on the verge of it. Our Prime Minister has been threatened with trade embargos and renegotiations on the trade agreements if we legalize it, I just know it. These bloody backroom deals are what is killing us. We need "Fresh" untainted faces in our political scheme. People that are not yet corrupted nor bow to threats by Organized Crime.

Good lord....I don't know who is coming up with those figures but no wonder the country is going to hell in a handbasket! This kind of crap is gonna put us under.

Just think if drugs were legalized like cigs and alcohol, the revenues could fund the health care system, and all treatments would be free, no matter what your income.