Patch Adams: We Need a Grandmother Revolution

[roxiejules]

Run time: 04:37 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX3tRFb0ACQ   Posted on YouTube: November 26, 2009 By YouTube Member: cinepla Views on YouTube: 3029   Posted on DU: August 08, 2010 By DU Member: roxiejules Views on DU: 627

 
In this interview, released for Italian financial newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore", the revolutionary doctor explains his philosophy.

Part 1 can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhmmHio7hLY&feature=related

[hollowdweller]

1. Not sure he's the best spokesman for alternative medicine

They have been saying they are going to build a hospital up there in Pocahontas county for 20? Close to 30? years??

A lot of those guys that started that thing were doctors but seems like more time spent giving speeches to rich people than treating patients.

Honeslty if they would have all gone into practice in that county when they first moved there, treated only medicaid patients and lived simply they probably could have EARNED enough money to build their small hospital.

Most of my friends who live up there say Gesundheit is basically a scam. I like the idea of it though and think it would be wonderful if it ever happened.

[create.peace]

2. i don't see him here as a spokesperson for alternative medicine

he's an idealist, and so am i, so kick me.

grammah hannah

[flyarm]

3. Grandma Sparkles here ready for the revolution!! Stop these damn wars now!

when Bush started his war in Iraq over 50% of the population of Iraq was under the age of 15..how many did we kill? And for fucking what? Greed of few.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

4. I like him. Our culture probably values older women

less than any other demographic. There's a lot of truth in what he has to say.

[roxiejules]

5. You are correct ....

Older women are not valued in our culture unless they try to look like they are young and hip. God forbid if you look like a Grandma.