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26. Most of the posts on this thread have nothing to do with the article

Reply to proverbialwisdom (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 12:04 AM

Sep 2015

I hope I'm not the only one who noticed this.

It reminds me of what they used to say about notorious segregationist Governor George Wallace. No matter what you asked him about he'd always find a way somehow to squeeze in the phrase "busin' li'l school children."

Epic digression notwithstanding, does anyone actually think it's a good idea that notoriously unhealthy Coca-Cola is showering pediatricians with branded tchotchkes? How would you feel if your doctor came back from a convention carrying a Marlboro tote bag?

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Coke Spends Lavishly on Pediatricians and Dietitians [View all] proverbialwisdom Sep 2015 OP

But... not believing corporations about your diet defies... science! villager Sep 2015 #1

Sure, we should trust right wing woo mongers like Mercola and Mike Adams Major Nikon Sep 2015 #2

You can keep trusting Coca Cola and Monsanto with all your food choices... villager Sep 2015 #4

You'd think the woo fans could come up with some new material by now Major Nikon Sep 2015 #5

You'd think the corporate woo fans would, too. Alas, no new talking points sent, I guess villager Sep 2015 #6

And what woo would that be exactly? Major Nikon Sep 2015 #7

Wow -- can you bill for all the time you spent finding those chestnuts? villager Sep 2015 #10

Donno, does naturalwoo pay by the click? Major Nikon Sep 2015 #11

We don't have the corporate bucks that your side does! We can't buy politicos as easily villager Sep 2015 #12

Who needs to pay when woo heroes like Mike Adams has no shortage of stooges? Major Nikon Sep 2015 #13

You succeed in the playbook you were handed --bring up unrelated snark to avoid commenting on the OP villager Sep 2015 #14

Aw, how rich Major Nikon Sep 2015 #15

Can you respond to the OP? Yes or no? villager Sep 2015 #16

Yes! I can. Major Nikon Sep 2015 #17

Ah, so you *can't* actually respond to the OP. villager Sep 2015 #18

Why should I when it's much more fun playing your silly games? Major Nikon Sep 2015 #19

Can you respond directly to the OP? Yes or no? villager Sep 2015 #20

... Major Nikon Sep 2015 #21

You're not really very good at this, are you? villager Sep 2015 #22

I haven't been disappointed yet Major Nikon Sep 2015 #23

As contentless, snarky and pointless a poster as you are... villager Sep 2015 #24

You stole my line! Major Nikon Sep 2015 #25

Check it out. proverbialwisdom Sep 2015 #27

An opinion piece from a paid organic industry mouthpiece Major Nikon Sep 2015 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author proverbialwisdom Sep 2015 #32

Oh, really? As I read it, only Benbrook amended his COI form. Landrigan is lead author, anyway. proverbialwisdom Sep 2015 #39

So your best defense is only half the authors admitted to lying? Major Nikon Sep 2015 #40

It's a shame you self-deleted post #32 Major Nikon Sep 2015 #33

Don't flatter yourself. I decided to rise above your rude and very flimsy provocation. (nt) proverbialwisdom Sep 2015 #34

There's certainly nothing rude or flimsy about flooding DU with anti-vax crankery Major Nikon Sep 2015 #35

I look forward to the day you will reconsider your views. I guarantee that you will. (nt) proverbialwisdom Sep 2015 #37

Just a few more coffee enemas and I'm sure I'll be there Major Nikon Sep 2015 #38

OMG, I'm dying over here. Quackers Oct 2015 #47

It's frequently cited as a legitimate source right here on DU Major Nikon Oct 2015 #49

Catch up via parents/others on epigenetics (SLAM, CD46, IL6, IL10, measles receptor, race) and more. proverbialwisdom Oct 2015 #46

Tactics and tropes of the antivaccine movement Major Nikon Oct 2015 #48

See post #44. Incidentally, I'm considering deleting my posts on this thread not relevant to the OP. proverbialwisdom Oct 2015 #52

Blatantly false? So I must have dreamed all those references to ageofautism, naturalnews, and OCA Major Nikon Oct 2015 #53

The Woomeister Named Oz is a Republican. nt alp227 Sep 2015 #8

Nope. Dr Oz is a liberal TV doctor Major Nikon Sep 2015 #9

Bzzt! Thanks for playing! Oz gave tons to McCain and lots to Bill Frist RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #30

Evidently sarcasm is not your strong suit Major Nikon Sep 2015 #31

You're actually the person trolling the thread and refusing to discuss the OP DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2015 #50

Evidently reading isn't your strong suit, but pot/kettle projection is Major Nikon Oct 2015 #51

I don't read either but traditional journalism model is busted & not necessarily trustworthy either. proverbialwisdom Oct 2015 #41

So you don't read woo, and as proof you cite one of the biggest woo sites on the net, ageofautism Major Nikon Oct 2015 #42

Wrong. Whatever you find is a one-off story from a tweet not covered elsewhere & none are recent. proverbialwisdom Oct 2015 #44

Please do keep denying it because it's hilarious Major Nikon Oct 2015 #45

This sort of BS is happening regularly RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #3

Most of the posts on this thread have nothing to do with the article RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #26

Definitely not the only one who noticed that. Nihil Sep 2015 #29

Good question Major Nikon Sep 2015 #36

Honestly, how many parents don't realize how foolish WestSeattle2 Oct 2015 #43