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beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
120. You can't be serious.
Sat Sep 13, 2014, 08:49 PM
Sep 2014

My German Shepard Maggie is more like Carl Sagan than that criminal.

Hell the thing that recently died under my house (not a euphemism) is a better choice.

du rec. xchrom Sep 2014 #1
Daughter of PBS journalist Robert MacNeil and mother of a child with autism (can't shut her up/down) proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #69
I would self-delete.... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2014 #82
do you know if this is accurate? Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #90
That is not accurate. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2014 #91
from the link Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #89
You've posted that excerpt twice, do you know if it's accurate? beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #98
The article links to this CDC webpage, please read it. It's factual, nothing objectionable there. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #112
Spare me. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #113
A fun site-search is that poster's name and "Wakefield"... SidDithers Sep 2014 #117
You can't be serious. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #120
That's some crazy shit, eh?... SidDithers Sep 2014 #121
So Wakefield is the victim of the story? beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #125
Wait awhile and see what happens. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #130
Your continued support of a criminal and his agenda on DU is sickening. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #131
Not up-to-date? No wonder, blame in-the-weeds material plus media's failure to inform the public. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #172
Oh for the love of... NuclearDem Sep 2014 #144
...children. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #181
no, I asked somebody if it were accurate. Heavens to mergatroid on the hyperbole. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #133
Vaccines don't cause autism. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #135
Quote from RFK reviewer: RobertEarl Sep 2014 #161
Fracking is also dangerous to the health of millions. Why won't any of you that rhett o rick Sep 2014 #185
The "RFK Jr can do no wrong" phanbois in 3-2-1... Archae Sep 2014 #2
And they'll claim RFK Jr. is a "great Democrat"!!... SidDithers Sep 2014 #5
What kind of Democrat does that make you, SidDithers of DU? Octafish Sep 2014 #10
Sid's someone who realizes that having full on nuttery The Green Manalishi Sep 2014 #17
Who's the asshole? Octafish Sep 2014 #25
The asshole AnalystInParadise Sep 2014 #29
Right. Octafish Sep 2014 #31
That would be completely different assholes. Thor_MN Sep 2014 #34
Wow, you really oversimplified the hell out of that. NuclearDem Sep 2014 #43
You're exposed to far, far more mercury.... paleotn Sep 2014 #51
Chlorine is a seriously poisonous gas. Archae Sep 2014 #73
!!!!!! zappaman Sep 2014 #74
FATALITY NuclearDem Sep 2014 #88
Beware the dihydrogen monoxide, though. awoke_in_2003 Sep 2014 #124
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2014 #123
Wonder if it was Library Girl... SidDithers Sep 2014 #126
Damn AnalystInParadise Sep 2014 #138
Who else? greatauntoftriplets Sep 2014 #165
Depends on the question. I would put people who still press the question of whether vaccines cause LeftishBrit Sep 2014 #152
You know who else "Just asks questions"? cemaphonic Sep 2014 #153
Climate change deniers, Holocaust deniers, Birthers, people who believe ACORN stole the elections... YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #180
Don't bother YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #179
Because Sid, You Have Violated One Of The Unwritten Rules Wolf Frankula Sep 2014 #93
That site has a great review of "Dr" Oz.... xocet Sep 2014 #14
I'd never seen that... SidDithers Sep 2014 #15
No problem. I hadn't seen it either until I followed Archae's link and looked around at some of... xocet Sep 2014 #22
Who ignores the effects of BPA and other cumulative toxins in food and other products? Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #44
Thanks. elleng Sep 2014 #66
Agenda 21? Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2014 #85
Your post is a great way to defeat argument by authority. However, the letter's content is not... xocet Sep 2014 #136
not here to debate your point of view, or defend Dr. Oz, who has always given me the creeps Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #142
Thank you for your kind elaboration. I appreciate your reply. n/t xocet Sep 2014 #150
And right on schedule... NuclearDem Sep 2014 #24
Please keep this asshat away from liberal issues MohRokTah Sep 2014 #3
K&R mcar Sep 2014 #4
unrec. 2banon Sep 2014 #6
This is why the static Oz got from Congress was well deserved. What makes this even more of a white still_one Sep 2014 #7
Absolutely. SoapBox Sep 2014 #12
RFK is not a Democrat onecaliberal Sep 2014 #8
actually the anti-vaxers crosses party lines still_one Sep 2014 #50
Granted... paleotn Sep 2014 #54
I prefer the word ignorant still_one Sep 2014 #62
Willfully ignorant... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2014 #86
That kind of stupidity is bringing back onecaliberal Sep 2014 #107
Your hyperactive autocorrect changed "eradicated" to "irradiated" in tblue37 Sep 2014 #159
If you deny science you are not a democrat. onecaliberal Sep 2014 #106
i wish you were right, but you are wrong. posts on DU have reflected such views still_one Sep 2014 #146
You're entitled to your opinion onecaliberal Sep 2014 #148
You're certainly not a progressive if you outright deny science YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #183
Agree!!! onecaliberal Sep 2014 #184
Please review post 63. Of course, some would rather go blind than see but I hope you're smarter. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #186
I agree that not all Democrats are the same. There are good Democrats and rhett o rick Sep 2014 #92
Mhm. NuclearDem Sep 2014 #95
Yes, I agree to a point. onecaliberal Sep 2014 #108
K & R SunSeeker Sep 2014 #9
Let's see how you respond, Oz, to a few cases of Polio... SoapBox Sep 2014 #11
If There Were A Vaccine For Ebola otohara Sep 2014 #229
his dad would be ashamed of him for this. wyldwolf Sep 2014 #13
I agree... SidDithers Sep 2014 #16
His grandfather would be VERY proud 951-Riverside Sep 2014 #167
based on the science of his time, I'm sure wyldwolf Sep 2014 #168
Scammers, hucksters and delusional "true believers" etherealtruth Sep 2014 #18
I probably know 100 physicians personally, and every single one supports vaccination. ColesCountyDem Sep 2014 #19
I'm sure thankful that vaccines exist, that's for sure. Because... PatrickforO Sep 2014 #20
Actually, I routinely told my math students chervilant Sep 2014 #35
The following graphic makes clear how current official recommended schedules are varied by country. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #70
Are those mortality rates for all causes, or just infectious diseases? Jim Lane Sep 2014 #84
Post removed Post removed Sep 2014 #115
Gosh, Croatia is better than us. That makes me feel better! PatrickforO Sep 2014 #116
Great, but which schedule? It's changed a lot, you know. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #128
How about a respectful dialogue about vaccines? ... DesertDiamond Sep 2014 #21
There is a legitimate debate to be had. NuclearDem Sep 2014 #23
You are not up-to-date. In addition to the sources below, look around for audio of #CDCwhistleblower proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #63
Ugh, NTSA. NuclearDem Sep 2014 #81
NTSA? Let me guess from the source/context: "No Telling Stupid Anything?" Well, I disagree. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #102
Actually I think it's 'Not This Shit Again' beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #104
1) #hearthiswell on youtube 2) that Baez song, Diamonds and Rust, 'Then give me another word for it' proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #105
Sharyl Attkisson works for the Heritage Foundation. alp227 Sep 2014 #110
When are you going to stop killing infants? Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2014 #114
Kennedy calls world-leading immunologists "biostitutes", like prostitutes... SidDithers Sep 2014 #27
There is no legitimate debate. Anti-vaxxers are a bigger public safety geek tragedy Sep 2014 #33
It will not happen on this website, I think there are too many insecure people here Tumbulu Sep 2014 #36
No, this is generally a pro-science site. geek tragedy Sep 2014 #55
No, the poster before wanted to talk specifics, not pro or anti vax Tumbulu Sep 2014 #119
Person was/is an obvious anti-vaxxer. geek tragedy Sep 2014 #139
Call it "insecurity" that many here refuse to give a platform .... etherealtruth Sep 2014 #101
See? The same old closed minded reactions Tumbulu Sep 2014 #118
That's what the climate change and Holocaust deniers say when people geek tragedy Sep 2014 #140
No, the issues worth discussing exist Tumbulu Sep 2014 #175
You are joking, right? etherealtruth Sep 2014 #163
No I am not, and this is just the typical thing- lumping not approving of gmo's in Tumbulu Sep 2014 #177
Just FYI: chervilant Sep 2014 #37
So what idiot alerted on this request for a dialog? Tumbulu Sep 2014 #134
I did. Because anti-vax nonsense kills people who believe it geek tragedy Sep 2014 #141
well there, you proved my point Tumbulu Sep 2014 #147
There is nothing to debate geek tragedy Sep 2014 #162
So you admit abusing the alert system to push your point of view. Apparently you don't rhett o rick Sep 2014 #149
I wish that members would refrain from bullshit alerts. blackspade Sep 2014 #143
"but those who believe in vaccines are so terrified" "No arguments are ever won by name-calling." Thor_MN Sep 2014 #38
Respectfully, you are wrong: "There actually are plenty of studies showing that vaccines can be FSogol Sep 2014 #40
You may be correct about many or most anti-vaxxers, but not all are con men or grifters. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #49
Compassion doesn't make junk science geek tragedy Sep 2014 #53
I agree but it's never an effective strategy to attack people in order to change their beliefs. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #57
There is no legitimate anti - vaccination geek tragedy Sep 2014 #58
I don't know if there is or isn't. But there are legitimate stories of damaged children; and it's no Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #61
. geek tragedy Sep 2014 #67
How many is plenty? Iggo Sep 2014 #47
please post links to those "plenty of studies" cali Sep 2014 #48
Ironically, its the anti-vaccination movement that refuses to have a real dialogue YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #182
You're more concerned with disproven claims of vaccine danger than REAL diseases that kill Arugula Latte Sep 2014 #200
So disappointing. silverweb Sep 2014 #26
+1...nt SidDithers Sep 2014 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author silverweb Sep 2014 #30
He is such a sharp guy, it's amazing how DUMB he is on this issue. Quixote1818 Sep 2014 #32
Dr. Oz - more poison that Oprah has unleashed on the world. Initech Sep 2014 #39
Re: "dr" Oz: giving out suspect medical advice should not be allowed on tv NightWatcher Sep 2014 #41
The letter from the FDA to his producers... SidDithers Sep 2014 #42
sid, thanks for being you. mopinko Sep 2014 #45
Thanks, mopinko... SidDithers Sep 2014 #46
Well said. (nt) paleotn Sep 2014 #56
Delete the 'asshat' references elleng Sep 2014 #52
Well, RFK Jr. IS an asshat... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2014 #60
You are asking a lot. It's so much more fun to get out tar and feathers than actually rhett o rick Sep 2014 #122
Considering every single one of your posts in this thread NuclearDem Sep 2014 #145
Look, y'all VA_Jill Sep 2014 #59
Won't happen, DU has niche groups that fight over certain topics...this being one. Rex Sep 2014 #64
Oz testified before Congress that he is a cheerleader geek tragedy Sep 2014 #68
Regardless of an improbable autism connection, thimerosal does not belong in children's vaccines. pnwmom Sep 2014 #65
did your PHD tell you much mercury you inhale living downwind of a coal-fired power plant? hobbit709 Sep 2014 #83
One wrong exposure doesn't excuse more -- especially one that's injected directly into pnwmom Sep 2014 #87
Did he say anything about a nice tuna filet? Separation Sep 2014 #137
Yes. We eat other fish. We skip the tuna. pnwmom Sep 2014 #156
Good idea to remove it... LeftishBrit Sep 2014 #154
We don't eat any tuna around here, which is the fish most likely to have high levels. pnwmom Sep 2014 #155
What an asshat, I guess nobody told him thimerosol was out in 2001 Warpy Sep 2014 #71
Yup. And here's a screencap from the Oz show... SidDithers Sep 2014 #72
I guess no one told you that pregnant women now take flu vaccines with thimerosol, pnwmom Sep 2014 #157
Yes, and he failed to mention barbaraj Sep 2014 #169
I think you put your finger on it. ucrdem Sep 2014 #171
This is good information, barbaraj Sep 2014 #178
Kick and rec! zappaman Sep 2014 #75
Disgusting that this is still debated on DU. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #76
bmus! Good to see you... SidDithers Sep 2014 #77
Hi Sid! beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #78
Not so little anymore. Both in high school... SidDithers Sep 2014 #79
Excellent OP as always, Sid. RFK Jr. is a stain on the progressive cause. nt msanthrope Sep 2014 #80
I just got my T-Dapp for free with Obamacare. Starry Messenger Sep 2014 #94
I am glad you are so health conscience. How about fracking? Are you as passionate about rhett o rick Sep 2014 #96
You should start a thread about fracking... SidDithers Sep 2014 #97
Don't you agree that fracking is a very serious health concern? Or do you agree with Pres Obama rhett o rick Sep 2014 #103
Yes, fracking and anti vaxxers are the same thing. zappaman Sep 2014 #109
Because if there's one thing we know NuclearDem Sep 2014 #100
Upset someone benefited from Obamacare, Rick? zappaman Sep 2014 #111
That's a shame that he's an antivax person. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #99
Anti-vaxxers should be loudly ridiculed... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2014 #127
Love those grandkiddies to the moon and back... SidDithers Sep 2014 #129
I am almost barbaraj Sep 2014 #132
Thank you barbaraj, and welcome to DU RobertEarl Sep 2014 #160
It's a rough topic barbaraj Sep 2014 #166
Thank you, barbaraj Sep 2014 #170
What happened to that guy???? MADem Sep 2014 #151
I know!... SidDithers Sep 2014 #193
Sid you know this is an insulting title. It's also inaccurate. ucrdem Sep 2014 #158
Some feel better if they find someone to tar and feather and heaven help those that try rhett o rick Sep 2014 #173
Remember Science Diet? ucrdem Sep 2014 #174
It was melamine-tainted gluten from China, unbeknownst to MANY pet food brands eShirl Sep 2014 #189
Right. Scores of pet food makers got it wrong, pets died. It happens. ucrdem Sep 2014 #248
Can't believe he got sucked into all that - TBF Sep 2014 #164
to place too much credence in RFK is to believe in dynasties bobduca Sep 2014 #176
DU rec. joshcryer Sep 2014 #187
Why does Dr. Oz still have a medical license? eShirl Sep 2014 #188
Who knows. It's a mystery... SidDithers Sep 2014 #190
just so there is no confusion, i completely support the use of asshat in this context La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #191
Thanks, Lioness!... SidDithers Sep 2014 #192
Kick! zappaman Sep 2014 #194
Thanks for the kick... SidDithers Sep 2014 #195
kick again msanthrope Sep 2014 #196
Thimerosal was removed from all childhood vaccines in 2001 bhikkhu Sep 2014 #197
Familiar w the following? If not, please investigate further including Youtube #hearthiswell (~340?) proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #198
Then removal of thimerosal from children's vaccines 13 years ago should have affected autism rates bhikkhu Sep 2014 #199
It's crushing how misleading a single sentence can be, not to mention paragraphs. proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #201
I should say, I was briefly on the anti-thimerosal bandwagon bhikkhu Sep 2014 #204
I cannot imagine disregarding the informed& unequivocal views of CDC scientist Dr William W Thompson proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #205
I cannot imagine ignoring all the science leading away from the thimerosal/autism theory bhikkhu Sep 2014 #206
CORRECTION: 'Dr. William Thompson, a senior CDC researcher' 'senior scientist Dr. William Thompson' proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #207
This message was self-deleted by its author proverbialwisdom Sep 2014 #214
Ageofautism... SidDithers Sep 2014 #203
Extra butter on mine, please. KamaAina Sep 2014 #202
I wonder if he'd recommend "no" to an ebola vaccine to those in Liberia? TexasMommaWithAHat Sep 2014 #208
Good question...nt SidDithers Oct 2014 #250
Does smearing a good Democrat really have anything to do with autism? Octafish Sep 2014 #209
What do the assassinations of RFK and JFK have to do... SidDithers Sep 2014 #210
It has to do with character assassination. Octafish Sep 2014 #211
... SidDithers Sep 2014 #212
You better believe it! n/t zappaman Sep 2014 #213
Tag Team is so second banana, Dude. Octafish Sep 2014 #216
Love ya, buddy! zappaman Sep 2014 #217
Hope for change. Octafish Sep 2014 #218
I agree with you that RFK Jr is quite the asshat zappaman Sep 2014 #219
What's it called when you put words in somebody else's mouth? Octafish Sep 2014 #220
Kick. n/t zappaman Sep 2014 #221
Good. Octafish Sep 2014 #223
I join you again in the kick! zappaman Sep 2014 #224
Years of your life. Octafish Sep 2014 #225
Coincidence? I think not! zappaman Sep 2014 #230
Why do you devote years of your life minding what I write? Octafish Sep 2014 #231
Why do you devote years of your life minding what I write? zappaman Sep 2014 #232
Do you suffer from echolalia? Octafish Sep 2014 #235
Really? zappaman Sep 2014 #236
Gosh. I guess that makes the rest of your posts really something. Octafish Sep 2014 #237
I love that meme! zappaman Sep 2014 #238
Odd you should mention the BFEE. Octafish Sep 2014 #239
Yeah. zappaman Sep 2014 #240
There aren't enough smilies to cover up how un-democratic character assassination is. Octafish Sep 2014 #215
Sure is. NuclearDem Sep 2014 #241
Show where. Octafish Sep 2014 #242
If I posted every single time you tried suggesting a DUer was a paid operative NuclearDem Sep 2014 #243
It's one of his signature moves zappaman Sep 2014 #244
Years of your life. Octafish Sep 2014 #245
Found a hair in my soup the other day. zappaman Sep 2014 #246
But it's what your hero engages in... SidDithers Sep 2014 #247
More asshattery here... zappaman Sep 2014 #222
Glad I'm catching up on OUTLANDER instead!!!!!! MADem Sep 2014 #226
RFK, Jr. has been a champion for the environment and other liberal causes. 3rdwaydem Sep 2014 #227
When it comes to vaccines he's an asshat. tammywammy Sep 2014 #228
Funny how the posters who cry "hero worship" anytime anything positive is said about Obama zappaman Sep 2014 #233
Honest question: have you read the first page of his 2005 article? ucrdem Sep 2014 #249
+1 pnwmom Sep 2014 #234
I still admire RFK, Jr., but on this one issue, we part ways. n/t Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #251
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