tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post5170416129829448606..comments2023-10-05T03:05:34.846-07:00Comments on From atop the Branches of the Giving Tree...: Confused and Amazed...But Not in a Good Waygatorgirl277http://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-53952888493612910432010-06-24T21:43:09.925-07:002010-06-24T21:43:09.925-07:00Oh and again, thank you for the awesome links! I ...Oh and again, thank you for the awesome links! I need to view them all. I am trying to catch up with comments now then need to take some private notes. The one blog you sent me in another posting is really grabbing my attention so I need to read it, too.gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-66701663557379621342010-06-24T21:42:09.451-07:002010-06-24T21:42:09.451-07:00I understand your distrust skeptikos!
I figure th...I understand your distrust skeptikos!<br /><br />I figure that if someone really wants to find something on you, they will find a way. There really is not such thing as privacy anymore it seems. I think certain people are at higher risk, though.<br /><br />I am very, very honored that you visit my blog. Thank you! I need to blog more often. I am trying to work on a blog now, in fact.<br /><br />Please do spread Walsh's article. Great news. :-)<br /><br />Funny you mention the H1N1 vaccine. I was very fearful of it when I first heard about it, even though being in health care I was pushed to get it. I refused. I am now hearing there is a link with the flu shot to dementia, and this supposedly came from a doctor who I believe helped develop the flu shot. Cannot supply a link, I was told this from a nurse who attended a CEU and directly heard his speech. When I was working in an IV room I noticed that, I believe in 1974, there was a flu shot hastily put together that killed thousands before production was finally stopped. But, the government pushed for the vaccine then! I would really like to know how much good does a flu shot really do? Just the thought of a vaccine that supposedly prevents cancer scares the daylights out of me.gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-5505969049462518382010-06-21T19:01:22.376-07:002010-06-21T19:01:22.376-07:00Hi Skeptikos!
Promise to get to all of your comme...Hi Skeptikos!<br /><br />Promise to get to all of your comments soon. Have had some things come up that need immediate attention but I will come back to comment hopefully within the week.<br /><br />:-)gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-57906574159788426662010-06-11T21:48:58.402-07:002010-06-11T21:48:58.402-07:00Part 2:
I see what you mean regarding my quote. ...Part 2:<br /><br />I see what you mean regarding my quote. I still fall somewhere in the middle of things. I see both sides. I think some of us, like ourselves, are seeing past some of this clutter. However, yes, I don't think we can see past all of it or we would have to be all-knowing or "godly". To escape the pits of human thought you mustn't be human.<br /><br />You are so very right. I sometimes think fear is the basis of life. It directs so many of our decisions. It fuels so much of what we do in life--good and bad. Typically when one had no fear they are said to be sociopathic--as humans we should have fear but do we realize how much it controls us, especially during times of crises when fear is national or global? There are tiers of fear everywhere...<br /><br /><br />Whoa I had not heard of Gates' opinion! I should check up on this, too. I have sometimes wondered if the government has not in some way tried population control, or implemented it in some form. I do know at one time the US did do sterilization against the will of some, mostly African Americans. I don't want to sounds like a conspiracy theorist, not that there aren't plenty of conspiracies out there with much truth, but when I see how many people die from lack of insurance when they had insurance before they became ill, when you realize how high the mortality rate is for infants in the US compared to other westernized countries especially, I cannot help but wonder, is there reasoning behind this? What about some diseases and their origin? Other countries do have known population control tactics. This is all things I ponder at times. A site you sent me originally, I bet I could find more information about this on there. I enjoyed getting to view it for a moment...<br /><br />I agree, responsibility is something so many lack. I think it also goes back to fear, too, fear of responsibility. I think of fear especially concerning religion. When you fear thinking or going outside the box, then you stay in and follow your leader. Politics is so much like this, too. What ever happened to getting to know who you vote for instead of voting based on a political party only? It is like, vote for the donkey or elephant. No! I couldn't agree more--education is lacking, especially in the US. I was told by a physician that the average US citizen has a reading-level of a 5th grader (about 11 years old, not sure how Europe does schooling). I do not know if that is true but if so that is terrifying. I am sure some parts of the US it is 5th grade or maybe even below. To think children are graduating at 18 years of age without being able to read (which I have witnessed) is a shame. How can this be? Is this not like reverting back into times when race and sex determined if you were allowed to learn to read or not? To me, technology is at a stand-still. I wish I had been alive when things like the light bulb and car were invented! I feel like we are going backwards...<br /><br />I should look into Wilber's Theory. I do don't know a lot of "theories". I should because I love discussions like these--I just come up with stuff on my own, at the spur of the moment, hehe. But I agree--the discussion could last until the human race dies off concerning "the meaning of life"! We have more important work to do...<br /><br />Goodnight. :-)gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-61522475485290407592010-06-11T21:48:40.276-07:002010-06-11T21:48:40.276-07:00No worries, I was actually teasing you. :-) Unles...No worries, I was actually teasing you. :-) Unless you are among us on Facebook, you had no way of knowing that. You should join us, though, I enjoy your input and intellect. I personally discuss much more there than here. I forget I have a blog to be honest. I started this blog before I began discussing matters through Facebook and before I knew much of anything concerning Michael.<br /><br />I must admit concerning laws, so many are not well understood even by lawyers. I guess that is why we have so many court cases, appellate courts, etc. Laws differ so much by state, even by counties within the states. Some states get away with bypassing federal law (California) while others make federal look tame (Texas).<br /><br />I actually mentioned Adorno and Horckheimer to a friend of mine on Facebook who told me some about them and their theories. I would like to learn more about them and their thoughts.<br /><br />She mentioned this article. Have you seen this article yet? I am sure you have and forgive me if you have posted it before.<br />http://www.wsws.org/articles/2005/jun2005/jack-j15.shtml<br /><br />I have not read it yet, so do not know the contents and cannot comment, but it may relate some to what has been discussed here. I am in a predicament now (I am moving, well, trying to move) so many things, including valuable essays which people like you have suggested I want to read but they are escaping my time while I juggle with trying to get my future mapped out. Hopefully soon I will be able to read them. The joy of moving!gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-76994812336716262752010-06-11T21:48:23.261-07:002010-06-11T21:48:23.261-07:00I am trying to copy and paste my response but it w...I am trying to copy and paste my response but it won't let me...I will keep trying...gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-63872397454439191852010-06-11T21:48:58.403-07:002010-06-11T21:48:58.403-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-3906002929285491752010-06-09T13:37:46.134-07:002010-06-09T13:37:46.134-07:00True, but what big conglomerate doesn't reach ...True, but what big conglomerate doesn't reach its tentacles into all areas of business? They are like big cancerous blobs that spread into everything...<br /><br />I am interested in when Adorno and Horkheimer made their comments. This sort of stuff has been going on for decades. Just think back to the 1950s, especially, post-war and all the changes that took place then. Cookie-cutter molds, anyone?<br /><br />So, in theory, you are saying that some, like Michael, were used, without his/their knowledge, to create obedience through use of the media/TV/movies/music? Makes sense in that view.<br /><br />I still go around and say most people fall into this trap from ignorance. I am not saying that people are dumb they just follow blindly. I could go places with that comment that have nothing to do with Michael, but I won't do that. I might start a big fire with my comments. Well, wait, this is my blog so I guess I will touch on it some. I personally see the same thing happen with religion. People follow others blindly with some religions, IMO. Some religions distort facts to divert their followers from seeking information elsewhere. The media does the same thing except they get money from commercials instead of collection plates...<br /><br />Funny, many of the links you keep posting belong to my friends. :-)<br /><br />Truth doesn't hurt as bad as the lies that too many people believe and continue to believe and spreak. I guess in life we should experience some pain. It isn't fair when it isn't evenly distributed, though.gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092279688859602255.post-56165180068511049262010-05-30T22:03:52.915-07:002010-05-30T22:03:52.915-07:00I can say I know a lot about Big Pharma. They hav...I can say I know a lot about Big Pharma. They have a way of manipulating the public for sure. Example, many "new" drugs are nothing but old drugs that are slightly reformulated but work no different (ex. Prilosec and Nexium are basically the same thing, just Nexium is one stereoisomer to where Prilosec is mixed but there is supposedly no real difference in efficacy). But still, in whole to me many of the public are medically ignorant. I am not meaning that to be rude. I have seen too many people say "oh, doctor so-and-so is so wonderful and he told me this and..." and what they told them is bull, a lie, a crock. You try to tell these people different and they won't listen. You tell them to go seek another opinion and they won't. They take their words as golden and I really don't see how it has anything to do with Big Pharma per se, maybe some of it. Some doctors are great, some are not, and most people cannot tell the difference because they just assume anyone who went to school about 12 years is going to know what they are doing. Not necessary true...<br /><br />I know that Big Pharma loves to buy doctors over, or did. They are either going under the table or have slowed down with it since now any time a pharmacy company gives a doctor something, like money, it is public record. No more pens with drugs names allowed. <br /><br />The lobbyists that you mentioned are using Michael's name to push their agendas definitely. It's sickening. Isn't it amazing how people can manipulate things into what they want?gatorgirl277https://www.blogger.com/profile/01700536873177629282noreply@blogger.com