thewakingtimes--2020-08-17--Why Aren’t We Promoting Health to Combat COVID?

Why Aren ’ t We Promoting Health to Combat COVID ?
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It ’ s an unfortunate fact that health officials and pandemic response authorities , by and large , are completely ignoring the role a healthy lifestyle plays in the COVID-19 pandemic , focusing instead , almost exclusively , on the necessity for a vaccine .
According to Reuters,1 the U.S. government is planning to launch an “ overwhelming ” COVID-19 vaccine campaign come November .
An unnamed “ senior White House administration official ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really going to be the answer people are hoping for ?
For example , many have bought into the mainstream narrative that masks are here to stay until or unless there ’ s a vaccine , and getting vaccinated would mean the end to mask mandates .
Considering the fact that neither masks nor vaccines offer significant protection against the virus , chances are such hopes will get dashed .
Maria Elena Bottazzi , a COVID-19 vaccine developer at Baylor College of Medicine , recently warned3 that social distancing and face masks will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine becomes available , as the vaccine will not offer 100 % protection against infection .
So , don ’ t be fooled .
Vaccines will be in addition to what we are told to do now , not a replacement .
Even Moderna ’ s CEO Stéphane Bancel stated4 that if the vaccine reaches 90 % effectiveness , which is a beyond overly optimistic projection , people with high-risk health conditions will need to continue wearing masks .
In addition to not necessarily removing the “ need ” for masks and social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel mRNA vaccines being developed against COVID-19 may also be an autoimmune disorder disaster in the making , as explained in “ The Well-Known Hazards of Coronavirus Vaccines ” and “ Gates Tries to Justify Side Effects of Fast-Tracked Vaccine.
” SARS-CoV-2 Is Here to Stay The Atlantic succinctly stated the truth of the matter in the August 4 , 2020 , article , “ The Coronavirus Is Never Going Away ” :5 Many who have steadfastly isolated themselves for months on end and dutifully wear a mask everywhere they go probably do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus isn ’ t going away no matter what we do , then there are only two choices : Continue social distancing and mask-wearing for the remainder of our days , or return to life as it was pre-COVID , when influenza seasons were met with blasé equanimity .
Post-COVID World Needs to Focus on Health For many , neither of these options is satisfactory .
They are , however , reality .
COVID-19 is unlikely to be eradicated , and if you haven ’ t contracted it already , you likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s still unclear whether you can contract it more than once , but if that ’ s the case , then flu season will likely include the possibility of COVID-19 outbreaks as well .
Facing reality head-on is the best way forward , if you ask me , and that means your best bet is to get yourself into good shape through diet and exercise .
You simply can not hide from this virus , for the simple reason that you can not stop breathing .
At this point , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life involves the risk of illness and death .
Every day of every year of your life , you face the possibility of illness , be it an infectious disease or chronic illness .
Each year of your life you ’ ve faced the possibility of influenza , for example .
Maybe a mild case , maybe a really serious one .
Regardless , you ’ ve probably never considered isolating yourself for months each year and giving up on doing the things you love for fear you might get the flu and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of seasonal influenza vaccines has seen an uptick thanks to various mandates , the flu continues to circulate and affects large numbers of vaccinated individuals every year .
Influenza has not been eradicated , and the flu vaccine has consistently been shown to provide very little in terms of protection against it .
In all likelihood , that ’ s where we ’ ll be with COVID-19 as well .
The good news is that , much like with influenza , your chances of staying well , or only getting a mild case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ function , and this is something you can do something about .
We now have a significant amount of data showing that certain comorbidities raise your risk of severe COVID-19 illness and death .
Among the top ones is obesity , so addressing excess weight will go a long way toward lowering your risk .
In the U.K. , obesity is now being targeted as part of the country ’ s coronavirus prevention strategy.7 In a recent announcement , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he intends to ban TV junk food advertising before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Online ads for unhealthy foods may also be banned.8 Johnson ’ s decision was in large part influenced by his own bout with COVID-19 , which he believes was made more serious by his excess weight .
Several studies support his suspicion .
As noted in the July 13 , 2020 , issue of the Journal of Virology:9 In the U.S. , few officials have addressed the proverbial elephant in the room .
The town of Huntington in New York stands out as a rare exception .
As reported by Bill Maher in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged all 200,000 residents to “ go on a diet because [ with ] COVID-19 , you ’ re twice as likely to have a poor outcome if you ’ re obese.
” As noted by Maher , obesity has always killed us , albeit slowly .
“ Mixed with COVID , it kills you fast , ” he says , adding : Food Industry Needs to Do Better Moving Forward Hopefully , the U.S. will eventually follow in the U.K. ’ s footsteps and take action against junk food advertisements .
Clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not helping anyone make the right choices for their health .
In the meantime , you ’ d be wise to take matters into your own hands .
There ’ s little doubt that processed foods , junky snacks and soft drinks are key culprits in the rise of obesity and chronic diseases that also inflate the risk of death from COVID-19 .
As such , they should be the first to be eliminated from your diet moving forward .
If anything good is to come of this pandemic , it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obesity has not just on chronic diseases , but also on viral contagions such as SARS-CoV-2 .
A recent editorial published in the BMJ highlights the importance of diet and the significant yet hidden influence the processed food industry has had in the COVID-19 pandemic:10 They not only call on the food industry to immediately stop promoting unhealthy food and drinks , but also call on governments to force reformulation of junk foods to better support health .
With research showing that being obese doubles the risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19,11,12 the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also suggested obesity might eventually shift the burden of COVID-19 onto younger patients , as a dataset of 265 COVID-19 patients showed younger individuals admitted to the hospital were more likely to be obese.14 According to recent research , even mild obesity can influence COVID-19 severity .
Researchers from the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna in Italy analyzed 482 COVID-19 patients hospitalized between March 1 and April 20 , 2020,15 concluding “ Obesity is a strong , independent risk factor for respiratory failure , admission to the ICU and death among COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BMI ) to define obesity , the researchers found an increased risk for more severe COVID-19 infection started at a BMI of 30 , which is considered “ mild ” obesity ( a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight ) .
Lead study author Dr. Matteo Rottoli said in a news release:16 Specifically , patients with mild obesity had a 2.5 times greater risk of respiratory failure and a five times greater risk of being admitted to an ICU compared to nonobese patients .
But get this , those with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more likely to die from COVID-19.17 Risk of Death Increases Along With Weight A July 2020 report19 by Public Health England also reviews research demonstrating how excess weight affects COVID-19 outcomes .
For example , one systematic review found that , compared to healthy weight patients , patients with a BMI above 25 were : • 3.68 times more likely to die • 6.98 times more likely to need respiratory support • 2.03 times more likely to suffer critical illness The report also highlights data showing the risk of hospitalization , intensive care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BMI goes up .
As for how obesity raises risks during viral infections , the chronic , low-grade inflammation it causes is a likely factor .
Inflammation triggered by obesity is also thought to be responsible for the threefold greater risk of pulmonary embolism ( blood clots in the lungs ) seen in obese COVID-19 patients.20,21 Obesity-related dysregulation of lipid synthesis can also aggravate lung inflammation , thereby contributing to increased disease severity in viral respiratory infections specifically.22 In addition to that , excess body weight and fat deposition around the internal organs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes it more difficult to breathe when you have a respiratory infection.23 Other mechanisms by which obesity may increase COVID-19 severity , include:24 • Increasing leptin resistance and lipotoxicity , as the accumulation of lipids may be exploited by viruses to enhance viral entry and replication • A combined effect of chronic systemic inflammation and the induction of a cytokine storm The take-home message here is that if you are obese , even if only mildly so , focusing on getting down to a healthy weight may help you ward off viral illnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also help you avoid other obesity-related health problems such as diabetes , high blood pressure and heart disease — all of which , by the way , raise your risk of COVID-19 complications and death .
According to a study by The Istituto Superiore di Sanità , Italy ’ s national health authority,25 more than 99 % of fatalities from COVID-19 occurred among people who had underlying medical conditions .
Among that 99 % , 76.1 % had high blood pressure , 35.5 % had diabetes and 33 % had heart disease either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most powerful strategies to optimize your weight is to restrict your eating window to six to eight hours each day , making sure to eat your last meal at least three hours before bedtime .
This is known as time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting , and is a powerful intervention to reduce insulin resistance and restore metabolic flexibility .
With respect to diet recommendations , my experience is consistent with a cyclical ketogenic diet being highly effective to restore metabolic flexibility and reduce insulin resistance .
This involves radically limiting carbs ( replacing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of protein ) until you ’ re close to or at your ideal weight , as this will allow your body to start burning fat as its primary fuel and to increase the sensitivity of your insulin receptors .
Most people use carbs as their primary fuel source ( thanks to excessive and frequent carb intake ) .
They have lost the ability to effectively burn fat for fuel , which in turn leads to metabolic dysfunction , insulin resistance and weight gain .
Once you have regained your ideal body weight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few times a week .
One of the best books written on this subject is my classic “ Fat for Fuel.
” If you haven ’ t read it , then you are in for a treat , as COVID-19 is the catalyst that will motivate you to not only read the book but apply its radical metabolic benefits .
Additionally , get regular exercise each week and increase physical movement throughout your waking hours , with the goal of sitting less than three hours a day .
Making sure you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours for most adults ) and tending to your emotional health are also important factors that can influence your weight , general health and immune function .
Chronic stress , for instance , may increase your risk for visceral fat gain over time,27 which means addressing your stress levels is imperative for maintaining your ideal weight .
Taking steps to lead a healthy lifestyle overall will have a snowball effect , helping you to reach a healthy weight while also bolstering your resilience against infection and disease .
Article updated to reflect correct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Why Aren’t We Promoting Health to Combat COVID?
Dr. Mercola, Guest
Waking Times
It’s an unfortunate fact that health officials and pandemic response authorities, by and large, are completely ignoring the role a healthy lifestyle plays in the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing instead, almost exclusively, on the necessity for a vaccine.
According to Reuters,1 the U.S. government is planning to launch an “overwhelming” COVID-19 vaccine campaign come November. An unnamed “senior White House administration official” is quoted saying:2
“The fine line we are walking is getting the American people very excited about vaccines and missing expectations versus having a bunch of vaccines in the warehouse and not as many people want to get it. You may not hear a lot about promoting vaccines over the airwaves in August and September but you’ll be overwhelmed by it come November.”
But is a vaccine really going to be the answer people are hoping for? For example, many have bought into the mainstream narrative that masks are here to stay until or unless there’s a vaccine, and getting vaccinated would mean the end to mask mandates.
Considering the fact that neither masks nor vaccines offer significant protection against the virus, chances are such hopes will get dashed. Maria Elena Bottazzi, a COVID-19 vaccine developer at Baylor College of Medicine, recently warned3 that social distancing and face masks will likely still be required even after a vaccine becomes available, as the vaccine will not offer 100% protection against infection.
So, don’t be fooled. Vaccines will be in addition to what we are told to do now, not a replacement. Even Moderna’s CEO Stéphane Bancel stated4 that if the vaccine reaches 90% effectiveness, which is a beyond overly optimistic projection, people with high-risk health conditions will need to continue wearing masks.
In addition to not necessarily removing the “need” for masks and social distancing mandates in the future, the novel mRNA vaccines being developed against COVID-19 may also be an autoimmune disorder disaster in the making, as explained in “The Well-Known Hazards of Coronavirus Vaccines” and “Gates Tries to Justify Side Effects of Fast-Tracked Vaccine.”
SARS-CoV-2 Is Here to Stay
The Atlantic succinctly stated the truth of the matter in the August 4, 2020, article, “The Coronavirus Is Never Going Away”:5
“If there was ever a time when this coronavirus could be contained, it has probably passed. One outcome is now looking almost certain: This virus is never going away … We will probably be living with this virus for the rest of our lives …
What does the future of COVID-19 look like? That will depend, says Yonatan Grad, on the strength and duration of immunity against the virus. Grad, an infectious-disease researcher at Harvard, and his colleagues have modeled6 a few possible trajectories.
If immunity lasts only a few months, there could be a big pandemic followed by smaller outbreaks every year. If immunity lasts closer to two years, COVID-19 could peak every other year …
In SARS, antibodies … wane after two years. Antibodies to a handful of other coronaviruses that cause common colds fade in just a year. ‘The faster protection goes away, the more difficult for any project to try to move toward eradication,’ Grad told me.”
Many who have steadfastly isolated themselves for months on end and dutifully wear a mask everywhere they go probably do not want to hear this. If the virus isn’t going away no matter what we do, then there are only two choices: Continue social distancing and mask-wearing for the remainder of our days, or return to life as it was pre-COVID, when influenza seasons were met with blasé equanimity.
Post-COVID World Needs to Focus on Health
For many, neither of these options is satisfactory. They are, however, reality. COVID-19 is unlikely to be eradicated, and if you haven’t contracted it already, you likely will at some point.
Facing reality head-on is the best way forward, and that means your best bet is to get yourself into good shape through diet and exercise. You simply cannot hide from this virus, for the simple reason that you cannot stop breathing.
At present, it’s still unclear whether you can contract it more than once, but if that’s the case, then flu season will likely include the possibility of COVID-19 outbreaks as well.
Facing reality head-on is the best way forward, if you ask me, and that means your best bet is to get yourself into good shape through diet and exercise. You simply cannot hide from this virus, for the simple reason that you cannot stop breathing.
At this point, it may be worth reminding yourself that life involves the risk of illness and death. Every day of every year of your life, you face the possibility of illness, be it an infectious disease or chronic illness.
Each year of your life you’ve faced the possibility of influenza, for example. Maybe a mild case, maybe a really serious one. Regardless, you’ve probably never considered isolating yourself for months each year and giving up on doing the things you love for fear you might get the flu and die.
Despite the fact that uptake of seasonal influenza vaccines has seen an uptick thanks to various mandates, the flu continues to circulate and affects large numbers of vaccinated individuals every year. Influenza has not been eradicated, and the flu vaccine has consistently been shown to provide very little in terms of protection against it.
In all likelihood, that’s where we’ll be with COVID-19 as well. The good news is that, much like with influenza, your chances of staying well, or only getting a mild case, are primarily dependent on your immune function, and this is something you can do something about.
Obesity Is a Significant Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19
We now have a significant amount of data showing that certain comorbidities raise your risk of severe COVID-19 illness and death. Among the top ones is obesity, so addressing excess weight will go a long way toward lowering your risk.
In the U.K., obesity is now being targeted as part of the country’s coronavirus prevention strategy.7 In a recent announcement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he intends to ban TV junk food advertising before 9 p.m. and limit in-store promotions. Online ads for unhealthy foods may also be banned.8
Johnson’s decision was in large part influenced by his own bout with COVID-19, which he believes was made more serious by his excess weight. Several studies support his suspicion. As noted in the July 13, 2020, issue of the Journal of Virology:9
“Over the years, humans have adopted sedentary lifestyles and dietary patterns have shifted to excessive food consumption and poor nutrition. Overnutrition has led to the constellation of metabolic abnormalities that not only contributes to metabolic reprogramming but also limits host innate and adaptive immunity.
Impaired immune responses and chronic inflammation in metabolically diseased microenvironments provide the ideal conditions for viral exploitation of host cells and enhanced viral pathogenesis.”
Huntington Officials Urge Residents to Lose Weight
In the U.S., few officials have addressed the proverbial elephant in the room. The town of Huntington in New York stands out as a rare exception. As reported by Bill Maher in the featured video, Huntington officials have urged all 200,000 residents to “go on a diet because [with] COVID-19, you’re twice as likely to have a poor outcome if you’re obese.”
As noted by Maher, obesity has always killed us, albeit slowly. “Mixed with COVID, it kills you fast,” he says, adding:
“Why not an all-out campaign to educate the public on the dangers of a diet of sugary, chemical-laden crap? … Why not campaign to get decent food into poorer neighborhoods? Why not for every PSA for masks, a PSA for a recipe of a healthy meal?
I think so many lives could have been saved if at the very beginning of this crisis the medical establishment had made a more concerted effort to tell Americans, ‘While you’re in lockdown, getting free money for not working, you need to do something too.’ Even the poorest person could switch out soda at meals for water …
A national campaign to improve health could have improved our chances against this disease [and] made us feel better about ourselves to boot. But it was never even mentioned … We cannot have body positivity be a third rail anymore … This issue is too fundamental to who lives and who dies.”
Food Industry Needs to Do Better Moving Forward
Hopefully, the U.S. will eventually follow in the U.K.’s footsteps and take action against junk food advertisements. Clearly, advertising works, and it’s not helping anyone make the right choices for their health. In the meantime, you’d be wise to take matters into your own hands.
There’s little doubt that processed foods, junky snacks and soft drinks are key culprits in the rise of obesity and chronic diseases that also inflate the risk of death from COVID-19. As such, they should be the first to be eliminated from your diet moving forward.
If anything good is to come of this pandemic, it would be the widespread recognition of the impact obesity has not just on chronic diseases, but also on viral contagions such as SARS-CoV-2. A recent editorial published in the BMJ highlights the importance of diet and the significant yet hidden influence the processed food industry has had in the COVID-19 pandemic:10
“It is now clear that the food industry shares the blame not only for the obesity pandemic but also for the severity of COVID-19 disease and its devastating consequences.
During the COVID-19 pandemic an increase in food poverty, disruptions to supply chains, and panic buying may have limited access to fresh foods, thus tilting the balance towards a greater consumption of highly processed foods and those with long shelf lives that are usually high in salt, sugar, and saturated fat.
Moreover, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the food industry has launched campaigns and corporate social responsibility initiatives, often with thinly veiled tactics using the outbreak as a marketing opportunity (for example, by offering half a million ‘smiles’ in the form of doughnuts to NHS staff).”
They not only call on the food industry to immediately stop promoting unhealthy food and drinks, but also call on governments to force reformulation of junk foods to better support health. With research showing that being obese doubles the risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19,11,12 the authors noted:13
“These findings suggest that modification of lifestyle may help to reduce the risk of COVID-19 and could be a useful adjunct to other interventions, such as social distancing and shielding of high risk.”
Johns Hopkins University researchers have also suggested obesity might eventually shift the burden of COVID-19 onto younger patients, as a dataset of 265 COVID-19 patients showed younger individuals admitted to the hospital were more likely to be obese.14
Even Mild Obesity Raises COVID-19 Risks
According to recent research, even mild obesity can influence COVID-19 severity. Researchers from the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna in Italy analyzed 482 COVID-19 patients hospitalized between March 1 and April 20, 2020,15 concluding “Obesity is a strong, independent risk factor for respiratory failure, admission to the ICU and death among COVID-19 patients.”
Using body mass index (BMI) to define obesity, the researchers found an increased risk for more severe COVID-19 infection started at a BMI of 30, which is considered “mild” obesity (a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight). Lead study author Dr. Matteo Rottoli said in a news release:16
“Health care practitioners should be aware that people with any grade of obesity, not just the severely obese, are a population at risk. Extra caution should be used for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with obesity, as they are likely to experience a quick deterioration towards respiratory failure, and to require intensive care admission.”
Specifically, patients with mild obesity had a 2.5 times greater risk of respiratory failure and a five times greater risk of being admitted to an ICU compared to nonobese patients. But get this, those with a BMI of over 35 were 12 times more likely to die from COVID-19.17
“Whereas a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 identifies a population of patients at high risk for severe illness, a BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 dramatically increases the risk of death,” the researchers explained.18
Risk of Death Increases Along With Weight
A July 2020 report19 by Public Health England also reviews research demonstrating how excess weight affects COVID-19 outcomes. For example, one systematic review found that, compared to healthy weight patients, patients with a BMI above 25 were:
3.68 times more likely to die
6.98 times more likely to need respiratory support
2.03 times more likely to suffer critical illness
The report also highlights data showing the risk of hospitalization, intensive care treatment and death progressively increase as your BMI goes up. As for how obesity raises risks during viral infections, the chronic, low-grade inflammation it causes is a likely factor.
Inflammation triggered by obesity is also thought to be responsible for the threefold greater risk of pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) seen in obese COVID-19 patients.20,21 Obesity-related dysregulation of lipid synthesis can also aggravate lung inflammation, thereby contributing to increased disease severity in viral respiratory infections specifically.22
In addition to that, excess body weight and fat deposition around the internal organs put pressure on your diaphragm, which makes it more difficult to breathe when you have a respiratory infection.23 Other mechanisms by which obesity may increase COVID-19 severity, include:24
Increasing leptin resistance and lipotoxicity, as the accumulation of lipids may be exploited by viruses to enhance viral entry and replication
A combined effect of chronic systemic inflammation and the induction of a cytokine storm
Losing Weight Will Lower Your COVID-19 Risk
The take-home message here is that if you are obese, even if only mildly so, focusing on getting down to a healthy weight may help you ward off viral illnesses, including COVID-19. Losing weight will also help you avoid other obesity-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease — all of which, by the way, raise your risk of COVID-19 complications and death.
According to a study by The Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Italy’s national health authority,25 more than 99% of fatalities from COVID-19 occurred among people who had underlying medical conditions. Among that 99%, 76.1% had high blood pressure, 35.5% had diabetes and 33% had heart disease either alone or as comorbidities.26
One of the most powerful strategies to optimize your weight is to restrict your eating window to six to eight hours each day, making sure to eat your last meal at least three hours before bedtime. This is known as time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting, and is a powerful intervention to reduce insulin resistance and restore metabolic flexibility.
With respect to diet recommendations, my experience is consistent with a cyclical ketogenic diet being highly effective to restore metabolic flexibility and reduce insulin resistance.
This involves radically limiting carbs (replacing them with healthy fats and moderate amounts of protein) until you’re close to or at your ideal weight, as this will allow your body to start burning fat as its primary fuel and to increase the sensitivity of your insulin receptors.
Most people use carbs as their primary fuel source (thanks to excessive and frequent carb intake). They have lost the ability to effectively burn fat for fuel, which in turn leads to metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance and weight gain. Once you have regained your ideal body weight, then you can cycle carbs back in a few times a week.
One of the best books written on this subject is my classic “Fat for Fuel.” If you haven’t read it, then you are in for a treat, as COVID-19 is the catalyst that will motivate you to not only read the book but apply its radical metabolic benefits.
Additionally, get regular exercise each week and increase physical movement throughout your waking hours, with the goal of sitting less than three hours a day. Making sure you’re getting sufficient sleep (typically eight hours for most adults) and tending to your emotional health are also important factors that can influence your weight, general health and immune function.
Chronic stress, for instance, may increase your risk for visceral fat gain over time,27 which means addressing your stress levels is imperative for maintaining your ideal weight. Taking steps to lead a healthy lifestyle overall will have a snowball effect, helping you to reach a healthy weight while also bolstering your resilience against infection and disease.
Article updated to reflect correct spelling of Stéphane Bancel’s name.


thewakingtimes--2020-08-17--Better Public Compliance Through Mass Drugging

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A narrative is now emerging about using chemicals to achieve consensus and “ cooperation ” vis a vis the coronavirus pandemic .
The overt and covert application of chemicals has been known to cause a multitude of environmental and species specific dangers .
From Chernobyl to Roundup , from cancer to autism to dementia , the reckless deployment of chemicals has been the subject of articles , books , activism and more .
Grand Rapids , Michigan was the first city to fluoridate their water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the successful use of fluoride to dose the water in Auschwitz and other concentration camps in Eastern Europe .
Today , we know that the benefit of fluoride for dental health is questionable at best and that the profoundly deleterious effects of this aluminum derivative on brain function are undeniable .
Today , more than one in five Americans is reported to be taking one or more psychotropic drugs .
Many of these drugs also contain fluoride .
But apparently , the wholesale drugging of Americans has not achieved the desired results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professor of Medical Ethics , Humanities and Law , Western Michigan University , Americans need a injection of “ moral enhancement.
” Crutchfield is concerned that Americans are not following the guidelines for wearing masks and social distancing , and states that “ When someone chooses not to follow public health guidelines around the coronavirus , they ’ re defecting from the public good.
” There seems to be no room in Crutchfield ’ s thinking for a debate on what constitutes the “ public good ” as he dismisses dissent as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to Crutchfield , is to dose Americans with “ empathy-producing ” chemicals .
He writes “ …like receiving a vaccine to beef up your immune system , people could take a substance to boost their cooperative , pro-social behavior .
Could a psychoactive pill be the solution to the pandemic ?
” Others seem to be thinking along the same lines .
A recent article in The British Journal of Psychiatry explores the use of dumping the psychoactive drug , lithium , into water supplies in order to curtail suicides due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to say , A recent article published by the University of Oxford explores the “ conspiracy ” mindset behind rejection of government mandated health guidelines .
According to Daniel Freeman , Professor of Clinical Psychology , University of Oxford , Consultant Clinical Psychologist , Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust , Our study indicates that coronavirus conspiracy beliefs matter .
Those who believe in conspiracy theories are less likely to follow government guidance , for example , staying home , not meeting with people outside their household , or staying 2m apart from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe in conspiracy theories also say that they are less likely to accept a vaccination , take a diagnostic test , or wear a facemask .
Believing in “ conspiracy theories , ” of course , is often thought to be a signpost of mental illness .
With some degree of alarm , the Oxford article states that a “ disconcertingly high number of adults in England do not agree with the scientific and governmental consensus on the coronavirus pandemic ” and that • 60 % of adults believe to some extent that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cause of the virus • 40 % believe to some extent the spread of the virus is a deliberate attempt by powerful people to gain control • 20 % believe to some extent that the virus is a hoax Crutchfield sees these differences of opinion as “ uncooperative ” and evidence of a lack of empathy , aka sociopathy .
His proposal to use drugs such as oxytocin to “ cause a person to be more empathetic and altruistic , more giving and generous ” is frankly advocating drugging to achieve political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brave New World , that drug was called “ soma ” and was widely used by those populating his dystopian futuristic novel to resolve any forms of residual unhappiness , prompting journalist Christopher Hutchins to term the Brave New Worlders “ blissed out and vacant.
” There are already numerous reports of dissidents in the US being put into psychiatric hospitals and chemically “ lobotomized ” with drugs .
The fact that the conversation about widely using drugs—either ” morality pills ” or simply dumping a feel-good drug into the water supply—is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something that might concern us all .
Janet Phelan is an investigative journalist and author of the groundbreaking exposé , EXILE .
Her articles previously appeared in such mainstream venues as the Los Angeles Times , Orange Coast Magazine , Long Beach Press Telegram , etc .
In 2004 , Janet “ jumped ship ” and now exclusively writes for independent media .
She is also the author of two collections of poetry—The Hitler Poems and Held Captive .
She resides abroad .
You are invited to support her work on Buy Me @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Better Public Compliance Through Mass Drugging
Janet Phelan, Guest
Waking Times
A narrative is now emerging about using chemicals to achieve consensus and “cooperation” vis a vis the coronavirus pandemic.
The overt and covert application of chemicals has been known to cause a multitude of environmental and species specific dangers. From Chernobyl to Roundup, from cancer to autism to dementia, the reckless deployment of chemicals has been the subject of articles, books, activism and more.
Grand Rapids, Michigan was the first city to fluoridate their water. The year was 1945, just following the successful use of fluoride to dose the water in Auschwitz and other concentration camps in Eastern Europe. Today, we know that the benefit of fluoride for dental health is questionable at best and that the profoundly deleterious effects of this aluminum derivative on brain function are undeniable.
Today, more than one in five Americans is reported to be taking one or more psychotropic drugs. Many of these drugs also contain fluoride. But apparently, the wholesale drugging of Americans has not achieved the desired results.
According to Parker Crutchfield, Associate Professor of Medical Ethics, Humanities and Law, Western Michigan University, Americans need a injection of “moral enhancement.” Crutchfield is concerned that Americans are not following the guidelines for wearing masks and social distancing, and states that “When someone chooses not to follow public health guidelines around the coronavirus, they’re defecting from the public good.” There seems to be no room in Crutchfield’s thinking for a debate on what constitutes the “public good” as he dismisses dissent as “Selfish and self-defeating behavior.” The remedy, according to Crutchfield, is to dose Americans with “empathy-producing” chemicals. He writes “…like receiving a vaccine to beef up your immune system, people could take a substance to boost their cooperative, pro-social behavior. Could a psychoactive pill be the solution to the pandemic?”
Others seem to be thinking along the same lines. A recent article in The British Journal of Psychiatry explores the use of dumping the psychoactive drug, lithium, into water supplies in order to curtail suicides due to the pandemic.
“In these unprecedented times of COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent increase in the incidence of mental health conditions, accessing ways to improve community mental health and reduce the incidence of anxiety, depression and suicide is ever more important,” said Anjum Memon, lead author and epidemiology chair at Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Dr. Memon goes on to say,
Next steps might include testing this hypothesis by randomised community trials of lithium supplementation of the water supply, particularly in communities (or settings) with demonstrated high prevalence of mental health conditions, violent criminal behaviour, chronic substance abuse and risk of suicide. This may provide further evidence to support the hypothesis that lithium could be used at the community level to reduce or combat the risk of these conditions.
A recent article published by the University of Oxford explores the “conspiracy” mindset behind rejection of government mandated health guidelines. According to Daniel Freeman, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust,
Our study indicates that coronavirus conspiracy beliefs matter. Those who believe in conspiracy theories are less likely to follow government guidance, for example, staying home, not meeting with people outside their household, or staying 2m apart from other people when outside. Those who believe in conspiracy theories also say that they are less likely to accept a vaccination, take a diagnostic test, or wear a facemask.
Believing in “conspiracy theories,” of course, is often thought to be a signpost of mental illness. With some degree of alarm, the Oxford article states that a “disconcertingly high number of adults in England do not agree with the scientific and governmental consensus on the coronavirus pandemic” and that
60% of adults believe to some extent that the government is misleading the public about the cause of the virus
40% believe to some extent the spread of the virus is a deliberate attempt by powerful people to gain control
20% believe to some extent that the virus is a hoax
Crutchfield sees these differences of opinion as “uncooperative” and evidence of a lack of empathy, aka sociopathy. His proposal to use drugs such as oxytocin to “cause a person to be more empathetic and altruistic, more giving and generous” is frankly advocating drugging to achieve political consensus.
In Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, that drug was called “soma” and was widely used by those populating his dystopian futuristic novel to resolve any forms of residual unhappiness, prompting journalist Christopher Hutchins to term the Brave New Worlders “blissed out and vacant.” There are already numerous reports of dissidents in the US being put into psychiatric hospitals and chemically “lobotomized” with drugs. The fact that the conversation about widely using drugs—either ”morality pills” or simply dumping a feel-good drug into the water supply—is now being injected into general technocratic discourse is something that might concern us all.
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Janet Phelan is an investigative journalist and author of the groundbreaking exposé, EXILE. Her articles previously appeared in such mainstream venues as the Los Angeles Times, Orange Coast Magazine, Long Beach Press Telegram, etc. In 2004, Janet “jumped ship” and now exclusively writes for independent media. She is also the author of two collections of poetry—The Hitler Poems and Held Captive. She resides abroad. You are invited to support her work on Buy Me A Coffee here: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/JanetPhelan


thewakingtimes--2020-08-17--‘Extinct’ Large Blue Butterfly is Reintroduced in the Wild After 150-Year Absence

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A large blue butterfly that was previously extinct has been successfully reintroduced to the UK , with the pollinator repopulating large parts of the country after an absence of 150 years .
Some 750 of the large blue butterflies , which are marked by distinct rows of black spots on its forewing , have been spotted this summer around Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire , southwest England – a higher number than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1979 , the butterfly was declared extinct and hasn ’ t been seen in the Rodborough region for 150 years .
The Large Blue is one of the rarest of Britain ’ s Blue butterfly species , reports BBC .
Last year , conservationists released some 1,100 larvae to the region after meticulously preparing the landscape for the butterflies ’ return .
The globally endangered large blue butterfly has a unique life cycle that begins with tiny caterpillars tricking the area ’ s red ant population ( myrmica sabuleti ) into hauling them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singing ” to it , after which the parasitic larvae feast on ant grubs before emerging a year later as butterflies .
“ In the summer when the ants are out foraging , nature performs a very neat trick — the ants are deceived into thinking that the parasitic larva of the large blue is one of their own and carry it to their nest , ” said research ecologist David Simcox in a statement .
“ It ’ s at this point that the caterpillar turns from herbivore to carnivore , feeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spring until it is ready to pupate and emerge the following summer.
” Controlling the red ant population was a crucial component of the project to reintroduce the blue butterflies .
For five years , a range of experts from the National Trust , Butterfly Conservation , the Limestone ’ s Living Legacies Back from the Brink project , Natural England , Royal Entomological Society and the Minchinhampton and Rodborough Committees of Commoners collaborated to prepare the area for the butterflies .
Cattle grazing was kept in check and the area ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area ’ s ant population , while wild thyme and marjoram plant growth was encouraged to ensure that the butterflies have their natural source of food and egg-laying habitats .
“ Butterflies are such sensitive creatures , and with the large blue ’ s particular requirements they are real barometers for what is happening with our environment and the changing climate , ” said commons area ranger Richard Evans .
“ Creating the right conditions for this globally endangered butterfly to not only survive but to hopefully thrive has been the culmination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was reintroduced to the UK after caterpillars were brought to the country from Sweden in an ecologist ’ s camper van , writes The Guardian .
Experts now say that the large blue butterfly has “ stronghold ” sites around the country and have also naturally colonized areas across southern England , reports CNN .
The return of the rare large blue to the region marks one of the most successful insect reintroduction projects to date , and marks the culmination of a nearly four-decade conservationist effort in Europe .

‘Extinct’ Large Blue Butterfly is Reintroduced in the Wild After 150-Year Absence
Elias Marat, The Mind Unleashed
Waking Times
A large blue butterfly that was previously extinct has been successfully reintroduced to the UK, with the pollinator repopulating large parts of the country after an absence of 150 years.
Some 750 of the large blue butterflies, which are marked by distinct rows of black spots on its forewing, have been spotted this summer around Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire, southwest England – a higher number than anywhere else in the world.
In 1979, the butterfly was declared extinct and hasn’t been seen in the Rodborough region for 150 years. The Large Blue is one of the rarest of Britain’s Blue butterfly species, reports BBC.
Last year, conservationists released some 1,100 larvae to the region after meticulously preparing the landscape for the butterflies’ return.
Back from the brink… The Large Blue Butterfly was declared extinct in Britain in 1979 but hard-working scientists have successfully brought it back. RH #KayBurley pic.twitter.com/p0qifegqzD — Kay Burley (@KayBurley) August 13, 2020
The globally endangered large blue butterfly has a unique life cycle that begins with tiny caterpillars tricking the area’s red ant population (myrmica sabuleti) into hauling them to their nest, while even “singing” to it, after which the parasitic larvae feast on ant grubs before emerging a year later as butterflies.
“In the summer when the ants are out foraging, nature performs a very neat trick — the ants are deceived into thinking that the parasitic larva of the large blue is one of their own and carry it to their nest,” said research ecologist David Simcox in a statement. “It’s at this point that the caterpillar turns from herbivore to carnivore, feeding on ant grubs throughout the autumn and spring until it is ready to pupate and emerge the following summer.”
Controlling the red ant population was a crucial component of the project to reintroduce the blue butterflies.
For five years, a range of experts from the National Trust, Butterfly Conservation, the Limestone’s Living Legacies Back from the Brink project, Natural England, Royal Entomological Society and the Minchinhampton and Rodborough Committees of Commoners collaborated to prepare the area for the butterflies.
The reintroduction of the rare Large Blue Butterfly on Rodborough Common in #Stroud, declared extinct in Britain in 1979, is being hailed a success. 750 of them have been spotted this Summer! They were introduced on the Common last year. 🦋 Photo Credit: National Trust pic.twitter.com/oKunMPT08w — BBC Radio Gloucestershire (@BBCGlos) August 13, 2020
Cattle grazing was kept in check and the area’s scrub cover was reined in to help the area’s ant population, while wild thyme and marjoram plant growth was encouraged to ensure that the butterflies have their natural source of food and egg-laying habitats.
“Butterflies are such sensitive creatures, and with the large blue’s particular requirements they are real barometers for what is happening with our environment and the changing climate,” said commons area ranger Richard Evans. “Creating the right conditions for this globally endangered butterfly to not only survive but to hopefully thrive has been the culmination of many years work.”
The butterfly was reintroduced to the UK after caterpillars were brought to the country from Sweden in an ecologist’s camper van, writes The Guardian.
Wonderful news!! The once extinct (1979) Large blue butterfly🦋returns to Rodborough Common for first time in 150 years. https://t.co/AxP2MlfAdh. pic.twitter.com/IoDxEDhZRo — 🦋 Steven Cheshire's British Butterflies 🦋 (@britbutterflies) August 14, 2020
Experts now say that the large blue butterfly has “stronghold” sites around the country and have also naturally colonized areas across southern England, reports CNN.
The return of the rare large blue to the region marks one of the most successful insect reintroduction projects to date, and marks the culmination of a nearly four-decade conservationist effort in Europe.
“One of the greatest legacies of the re-introduction is the power of working together to reverse the decline of threatened species and the benefit the habitat improvements will have for other plants, insects, birds and bats on the commons,” Evans said.
By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com


thewakingtimes--2020-08-18--WATCH: Plandemic II: Indoctornation – The Second Covid-19 Film by the World’s Most Censored Filmmake

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If you recall , when this Coronavirus disaster hit the world , many independent journalists and media companies began to look at all sides of the issue , asking big questions about the origins of the crisis and of the validity of the lock down approach .
In May , Plandemic , a film by Mikki Willis , became one of the most censored films of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientist Judy Mikovits was instantly deemed to be false by the information captains of the web , and within hours of it hitting social media it was being banned for violating community guidelines .
Then the film was broadly attacked by mainstream media , and NPR let it ’ s audience know that the film was not suitable material for them .
“ A slickly produced 26-minute video called Plandemic has exploded on social media in recent days , claiming to present a view of COVID-19 that differs from the “ official ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of times on YouTube via links that are replaced as quickly as the video-sharing service can remove them for violating its policy against “ COVID-19 misinformation.
” In it , filmmaker Mikki Willis conducts an uncritical interview with Judy Mikovits , who he says has been called “ one of the most accomplished scientists of her generation.
” ~NPR Released today , Plandemic II Indoctornation , covers this censorship and the all out media assault on information about Covid-19 .
Here at Waking Times , we believe that people should have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make conclusions and decisions for themselves , which is just not possible when one side of a story is deliberately blocked from the public .
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WATCH: Plandemic II: Indoctornation – The Second Covid-19 Film by the World’s Most Censored Filmmaker
Vic Bishop, Staff Writer
Waking Times
Editor’s Note: After being reprimanded by three of Facebook’s fact-checking organizations for merely sharing a link to this video, not supporting or endorsing any claims in it, I am deleting the link to this video in this article. Not doing so would result in further punishment and restrictions by Facebook, which directly impacts our revenue and our ability to support this organization and its employees. If you’d like to watch this video and find out for yourself why it is so controversial and so heavily censored by FB, Google, YT and others, please look for it on Ben Swann’s website at http://www.ise.media/. Highest regards, and thanks for tuning in. ~Dylan Charles, Editor
If you recall, when this Coronavirus disaster hit the world, many independent journalists and media companies began to look at all sides of the issue, asking big questions about the origins of the crisis and of the validity of the lock down approach.
In May, Plandemic, a film by Mikki Willis, became one of the most censored films of all time. The information presented by scientist Judy Mikovits was instantly deemed to be false by the information captains of the web, and within hours of it hitting social media it was being banned for violating community guidelines.
Then the film was broadly attacked by mainstream media, and NPR let it’s audience know that the film was not suitable material for them.
“A slickly produced 26-minute video called Plandemic has exploded on social media in recent days, claiming to present a view of COVID-19 that differs from the “official” narrative. The video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube via links that are replaced as quickly as the video-sharing service can remove them for violating its policy against “COVID-19 misinformation.” In it, filmmaker Mikki Willis conducts an uncritical interview with Judy Mikovits, who he says has been called “one of the most accomplished scientists of her generation.” ~NPR
Released today, Plandemic II Indoctornation, covers this censorship and the all out media assault on information about Covid-19.
Here at Waking Times, we believe that people should have the freedom to think for themselves, and to make conclusions and decisions for themselves, which is just not possible when one side of a story is deliberately blocked from the public.
Watch it now at Ben Swann’s ISE Media: http://www.ise.media/
About the Author
Vic Bishop is a staff writer for WakingTimes.com. He is an observer of people, animals, nature, and he loves to ponder the connection and relationship between them all. A believer in always striving to becoming self-sufficient and free from the matrix, please track him down on Facebook.
This article (WATCH: Plandemic II: Indoctornation – The Second Covid-19 Film by the World’s Most Censored Filmmaker) was originally created and published by Waking Times and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Vic Bishop and WakingTimes.com. It may be re-posted freely with proper attribution, author bio and internal links.


thewakingtimes--2020-08-18--Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, and 3 of Facebook’s ‘Fact-Checkers’ Are Being Sued for Censorship

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Washington , DC—August 18 , 2020—Children ’ s Health Defense ( CHD ) filed a lawsuit on Monday in San Francisco Federal Court charging Facebook , Mark Zuckerberg , and three fact-checking outfits with censoring truthful public health posts and for fraudulently misrepresenting and defaming CHD .
CHD is a non-profit watchdog group that roots out corruption in federal agencies , including Centers for Disease Control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Health Organization ( WHO ) , and the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) , and exposes wrongdoings in the Pharmaceutical and Telecom industries .
CHD has been a frequent critic of WiFi and 5G Network safety and of certain vaccine policies that CHD claims put Big Pharma profits ahead of public health .
CHD has fiercely criticized agency corruption at WHO , CDC and FCC .
According to CHD ’ s Complaint , Facebook has insidious conflicts with the Pharmaceutical industry and its captive health agencies and has economic stakes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CHD ’ s page , targeting its purge against factual information about vaccines , 5G and public health agencies .
Facebook acknowledges that it coordinates its censorship campaign with the WHO and the CDC .
While earlier court decisions have upheld Facebook ’ s right to censor its pages , CHD argues that Facebook ’ s pervasive government collaborations make its censorship of CHD a First Amendment violation .
The government ’ s role in Facebook ’ s censorship goes deeper than its close coordination with CDC and WHO .
The Facebook censorship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congressman and Intelligence Committee Chairman Representative Adam Schiff , who in March 2019 asked Facebook to suppress and purge internet content critical of government vaccine policies .
Facebook and Schiff use the term “ misinformation ” as a euphemism for any statement , whether truthful or not , that contradicts official government pronouncements .
The WHO issued a press release commending Facebook for coordinating its ongoing censorship campaign with public health officials .
That same day , Facebook published a “ warning label ” on CHD ’ s page , which implies that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and directs CHD followers to turn to the CDC for “ reliable , up to date information.
” This is an important First Amendment case that tests the boundaries of government authority to openly censor unwanted critique of government Attorneys Robert F. Kennedy , Jr. , Roger Teich , and Mary Holland represent Children ’ s Health Defense in the litigation .
The lawsuit also challenges Facebook ’ s use of so-called “ independent fact-checkers ” – which , in truth , are neither independent nor fact-based – to create oppositional content on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over CHD ’ s original content , about open matters of scientific controversy .
To further silence CHD ’ s dissent against important government policies and its critique of Pharmaceutical products , Facebook deactivated CHD ’ s donate button , and uses a variety of deceptive technology ( i.e .
shadow banning ) to minimize the reach and visibility of CHD ’ s content .
In short , Facebook and the government colluded to silence CHD and its followers .
Such tactics are fundamentally at odds with the First Amendment , which guarantees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from free flow of information in the marketplace of ideas .
It forbids the government from censoring private speech—particularly speech that criticizes government policies or officials .
As Justice Holmes famously said , “ the best test of truth is the power of the thought to get itself accepted in the competition of the market.
” The current COVID pandemic makes the need for open and fierce public debate on health issues more critical than ever .
Mark Zuckerberg publicly claims that social media platforms shouldn ’ t be “ the arbiters of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with the government to suppress and purge unwanted critiques of government officials and policies .
The court will decide whether Facebook ’ s new government-directed business model of false and misleading “ warning labels , ” deceptive “ fact-checks , ” and disabling a non-profit ’ s donate button , passes muster under the First and Fifth Amendments , the Lanham Act , and RICO .
Those statutes protect CHD against online wire-fraud , false disparagement , and knowingly false statements .
CHD asks the Court to declare Facebook ’ s actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relief and damages .
During the press conference , lawyers will take questions from the media and concerned citizens .
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Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, and 3 of Facebook’s ‘Fact-Checkers’ Are Being Sued for Censorship
Children’s Health Defense Team, Guest
Waking Times
Washington, DC—August 18, 2020—Children’s Health Defense (CHD) filed a lawsuit on Monday in San Francisco Federal Court charging Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, and three fact-checking outfits with censoring truthful public health posts and for fraudulently misrepresenting and defaming CHD. CHD is a non-profit watchdog group that roots out corruption in federal agencies, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and exposes wrongdoings in the Pharmaceutical and Telecom industries. CHD has been a frequent critic of WiFi and 5G Network safety and of certain vaccine policies that CHD claims put Big Pharma profits ahead of public health. CHD has fiercely criticized agency corruption at WHO, CDC and FCC.
According to CHD’s Complaint, Facebook has insidious conflicts with the Pharmaceutical industry and its captive health agencies and has economic stakes in telecom and 5G. Facebook currently censors CHD’s page, targeting its purge against factual information about vaccines, 5G and public health agencies.
Facebook acknowledges that it coordinates its censorship campaign with the WHO and the CDC. While earlier court decisions have upheld Facebook’s right to censor its pages, CHD argues that Facebook’s pervasive government collaborations make its censorship of CHD a First Amendment violation. The government’s role in Facebook’s censorship goes deeper than its close coordination with CDC and WHO. The Facebook censorship began at the suggestion of powerful Democratic Congressman and Intelligence Committee Chairman Representative Adam Schiff, who in March 2019 asked Facebook to suppress and purge internet content critical of government vaccine policies. Facebook and Schiff use the term “misinformation” as a euphemism for any statement, whether truthful or not, that contradicts official government pronouncements. The WHO issued a press release commending Facebook for coordinating its ongoing censorship campaign with public health officials. That same day, Facebook published a “warning label” on CHD’s page, which implies that CHD’s content is inaccurate, and directs CHD followers to turn to the CDC for “reliable, up to date information.” This is an important First Amendment case that tests the boundaries of government authority to openly censor unwanted critique of government
Attorneys Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Roger Teich, and Mary Holland represent Children’s Health Defense in the litigation.
The lawsuit also challenges Facebook’s use of so-called “independent fact-checkers” – which, in truth, are neither independent nor fact-based – to create oppositional content on CHD’s page, literally superimposed over CHD’s original content, about open matters of scientific controversy. To further silence CHD’s dissent against important government policies and its critique of Pharmaceutical products, Facebook deactivated CHD’s donate button, and uses a variety of deceptive technology (i.e. shadow banning) to minimize the reach and visibility of CHD’s content. In short, Facebook and the government colluded to silence CHD and its followers. Such tactics are fundamentally at odds with the First Amendment, which guarantees the American public the benefits to democracy from free flow of information in the marketplace of ideas. It forbids the government from censoring private speech—particularly speech that criticizes government policies or officials. As Justice Holmes famously said, “the best test of truth is the power of the thought to get itself accepted in the competition of the market.” The current COVID pandemic makes the need for open and fierce public debate on health issues more critical than ever.
Mark Zuckerberg publicly claims that social media platforms shouldn’t be “the arbiters of truth.” This case exposes Zuckerberg for working with the government to suppress and purge unwanted critiques of government officials and policies.
The court will decide whether Facebook’s new government-directed business model of false and misleading “warning labels,” deceptive “fact-checks,” and disabling a non-profit’s donate button, passes muster under the First and Fifth Amendments, the Lanham Act, and RICO. Those statutes protect CHD against online wire-fraud, false disparagement, and knowingly false statements.
CHD asks the Court to declare Facebook’s actions unconstitutional and fraudulent, and award injunctive relief and damages.
During the press conference, lawyers will take questions from the media and concerned citizens. Register below to receive a link to the press conference.
…for Government-Sponsored Censorship, False Disparagement and Wire-Fraud
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thewakingtimes--2020-08-18--WATCH: Body Cam Shows How Cops Turn Peaceful Protests into Riots by Attacking Them

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Body camera footage captured during recent demonstrations against police brutality has shown how cops often turn peaceful protests into riots by the way that they engage with the crowds .
A demonstration in Cleveland , Ohio , on May 30th shows a police officer pepper spraying a peaceful protester before the situation escalated into a riot .
In the video , an unidentified woman is seen standing on the sidewalk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding a sign that read , “ give us what belongs to us in peace , and if you don ’ t give it to us in peace , we will take it by force , ” which is a quote by Emma Goldman , an anarchist revolutionary that lived during the early 20th .
The women directly engaged with the police about their use of force on protesters and the general culture of violence among law enforcement .
As the woman was talking to the officers , another protester came up behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officers said to the woman , “ tell your dude down there he might want to put that sign down.
” Next , without warning , the officer shoots a stream of pepper spray at the protesters , striking the woman in the face .
As the group was helping the woman , the officer claimed that the other person threw a sign , but at first was going to blame the innocent woman .
“ She threw a , ” he said , before correcting himself , “ he threw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell your folks that.
” “ That ’ s what I was trying to tell her to tell him to go get away with that sign .
Just saying .
Right ?
” he said defensively .
From there the tensions between protesters and police escalated quickly , with protesters throwing rocks , bottles and other projectiles and the officers , and police launched tear gas into the crowd and shot protesters with pepper spray balls .
None of the police responded to her at that point , and the officer who shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is no disputing the fact that the protests were entirely peaceful before this moment .
Afterward , however , it was chaos .
Naturally , the police union claims the peaceful protesters were just a distraction .
Jeff Follmer , president of the city ’ s police union , said that peaceful protesters stand in front to shield violent rioters as a “ tactic.
” There is no evidence that the woman was coordinating with the man , or any indication that they knew each other .
Follmer also said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pepper spray the wrong person as long as they intended to hit someone who was doing something wrong .
However , the crowd was still mostly peaceful , and someone throwing a sign hardly justifies the level of force that was used by police .
John Vibes is an author and journalist who takes a special interest in the counter culture , and focuses solutions-oriented approaches to social problems .
He is also a host of The Free Your Mind Conference and The Free Thought Project Podcast .

WATCH: Body Cam Shows How Cops Turn Peaceful Protests into Riots by Attacking Them
John Vibes, Truth Theory
Waking Times
Body camera footage captured during recent demonstrations against police brutality has shown how cops often turn peaceful protests into riots by the way that they engage with the crowds.
A demonstration in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 30th shows a police officer pepper spraying a peaceful protester before the situation escalated into a riot.
In the video, an unidentified woman is seen standing on the sidewalk near a line of police officers, holding a sign that read, “give us what belongs to us in peace, and if you don’t give it to us in peace, we will take it by force,” which is a quote by Emma Goldman, an anarchist revolutionary that lived during the early 20th.
The women directly engaged with the police about their use of force on protesters and the general culture of violence among law enforcement.
She asked the police, “Are you going to tear gas me? For standing here with my sign and trying to have a conversation with you?”
As the woman was talking to the officers, another protester came up behind her carrying a sign. One of the officers said to the woman, “tell your dude down there he might want to put that sign down.”
Next, without warning, the officer shoots a stream of pepper spray at the protesters, striking the woman in the face.
When other protesters rushed to her defense, one of the officers said, “You don’t even know her!”
As the group was helping the woman, the officer claimed that the other person threw a sign, but at first was going to blame the innocent woman.
“She threw a,” he said, before correcting himself, “he threw a parking sign. You might want to tell your folks that.” “That’s what I was trying to tell her to tell him to go get away with that sign. Just saying. Right?” he said defensively.
From there the tensions between protesters and police escalated quickly, with protesters throwing rocks, bottles and other projectiles and the officers, and police launched tear gas into the crowd and shot protesters with pepper spray balls.
When the woman got back on her feet she shouted at the police, “What did I do? I stood here. You watched it. I stood there, talking to you. And look at my face. I haven’t moved, and you f—–g burned my face.”
None of the police responded to her at that point, and the officer who shot the pepper spray has not been identified.
There is no disputing the fact that the protests were entirely peaceful before this moment. Afterward, however, it was chaos.
Naturally, the police union claims the peaceful protesters were just a distraction.
Jeff Follmer, president of the city’s police union, said that peaceful protesters stand in front to shield violent rioters as a “tactic.”
“He’s clearly going after the guy with the sign. The peaceful protesters that are in front is a clear tactic that these groups do to provide cover for the agitators,” Follmer said.
There is no evidence that the woman was coordinating with the man, or any indication that they knew each other.
Follmer also said that it was “OK” for police to pepper spray the wrong person as long as they intended to hit someone who was doing something wrong.
“It’s OK if the intent is going for the aggressor, which is the sign person. I do believe his actions were OK based on him going after the person with the sign first,” Follmer said.
However, the crowd was still mostly peaceful, and someone throwing a sign hardly justifies the level of force that was used by police.
About the Author
John Vibes is an author and journalist who takes a special interest in the counter culture, and focuses solutions-oriented approaches to social problems. He is also a host of The Free Your Mind Conference and The Free Thought Project Podcast.


thewakingtimes--2020-08-19--Australia Prime Minister Puts Citizens On Notice: All Will Likely Undergo Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccina

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For those fearing that all the prior state-enforced social distancing and lockdown protocol which hit a peak in early summer — from arresting surfers on empty beaches , to telling people they can ’ t even jog , to police detaining moms for merely letting their children play on taxpayer bought public playgrounds — would only too easily and hastily transition to a forced vaccination regimen the moment one is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential long-term side effect ‘ unknowns ’ … well , it ’ s happening : Australians are likely to face mandatory coronavirus vaccinations if Prime Minister Scott Morrison gets his wish .
The nation is a step closer to gaining access to a vaccine , with the Federal Government securing an international deal to produce a vaccine frontrunner locally if trials succeed .
If that happens , Mr Morrison expects Australians will have to undergo mandatory vaccination .
And no doubt other developed nations will eventually follow suit , given as we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the point of colleges , schools , and office spaces in many instances requiring as a condition of return to campus or work space a COVID-19 test , or in some cases individuals are subject to weekly tests .
Based on the trend , these current testing requirements will seamlessly switch to vaccination requirements , as will apparently likely happen in Australia .
“ I would expect it to be as mandatory as you could possibly make it , ” PM Morrison told Melbourne radio station 3AW , as reported by the national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are always exemptions for any vaccine on medical grounds , but that should be the only basis , ” he added , clearly already attempting to bat down instances of vaccine objectors and other individual liberty or religious-based arguments .
“ We are talking about a pandemic that has destroyed the global economy and taken the lives of hundreds of thousands all around the world , and over 430 Australians here , ” the Australian leader added .
He further confirmed the Australian government had reached deal with Swedish-British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under development with Oxford University .
Morrison described that the Federal Government plans manufacture it as soon as it clears clinical trails , and the drug will be free for all Australians .
But as activists who might have legitimate concerns over the federal government mandating that a substance without an established and lengthy track record of medical use be injected in each individual ’ s body as a precondition to participating in society ( such as school or entering public buildings ) would point out , it will indeed come with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of conscience and an individual ’ s right to manage risk and trade-offs for themselves .
As Australia ’ s ABC put it , the government will rely on its “ no jab , no play ” precedent in terms of ‘ up to date vaccination ’ – already in effect and a requirement for children to attend everything from child care to school to a household ’ s ability to get a Family Tax Benefit across most provinces .
Morrison emphasized that anti-vaccination activists will not have a leg to stand on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morrison said he didn ’ t expect a vaccine to be available to the public until sometime next year at the earliest .
An essentially “ forced ” vaccine program would likely also roll out in the UK , Europe , and Canada , and by then debate would surely be raging in the United States ( though the “ debate ” might be entirely precluded by then ) given it remains the world ’ s leader in COVID-19 confirmed infections .
But when Australia and Europe rolls out with mandatory programs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time before the global hotspot – the US – follows suit , and backed by federal or state laws to boot .
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Australia Prime Minister Puts Citizens On Notice: All Will Likely Undergo Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations
Tyler Durden, Zero Hedge
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For those fearing that all the prior state-enforced social distancing and lockdown protocol which hit a peak in early summer — from arresting surfers on empty beaches, to telling people they can’t even jog, to police detaining moms for merely letting their children play on taxpayer bought public playgrounds — would only too easily and hastily transition to a forced vaccination regimen the moment one is rushed out despite safety or the various potential long-term side effect ‘unknowns’… well,it’s happening:
Australians are likely to face mandatory coronavirus vaccinations if Prime Minister Scott Morrison gets his wish. The nation is a step closer to gaining access to a vaccine, with the Federal Government securing an international deal to produce a vaccine frontrunner locally if trials succeed. If that happens, Mr Morrison expects Australians will have to undergo mandatory vaccination.
And no doubt other developed nations will eventually follow suit, given as we’ve detailed we’re already to the point of colleges, schools, and office spaces in many instances requiring as a condition of return to campus or work space a COVID-19 test, or in some cases individuals are subject to weekly tests. Based on the trend, these current testing requirements will seamlessly switch to vaccination requirements, as will apparently likely happen in Australia.
“I would expect it to be as mandatory as you could possibly make it,” PM Morrison told Melbourne radio station 3AW, as reported by the national Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Wednesday. “There are always exemptions for any vaccine on medical grounds, but that should be the only basis,” he added, clearly already attempting to bat down instances of vaccine objectors and other individual liberty or religious-based arguments. “We are talking about a pandemic that has destroyed the global economy and taken the lives of hundreds of thousands all around the world, and over 430 Australians here,” the Australian leader added.
He further confirmed the Australian government had reached deal with Swedish-British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to purchase a promising coronavirus vaccine currently under development with Oxford University.
Morrison described that the Federal Government plans manufacture it as soon as it clears clinical trails, and the drug will be free for all Australians.
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But as activists who might have legitimate concerns over the federal government mandating that a substance without an established and lengthy track record of medical use be injected in each individual’s body as a precondition to participating in society (such as school or entering public buildings) would point out, it will indeed come with a “cost” in terms of freedom of conscience and an individual’s right to manage risk and trade-offs for themselves.
As Australia’s ABC put it, the government will rely on its “no jab, no play” precedent in terms of ‘up to date vaccination’ – already in effect and a requirement for children to attend everything from child care to school to a household’s ability to get a Family Tax Benefit across most provinces.
Morrison emphasized that anti-vaccination activists will not have a leg to stand on:
During a round of morning media, Mr Morrison repeatedly said he expected pushback from anti-vaccination campaigners. But he repeatedly said he was the minister who introduced a “no jab, no play” rule, and his stance on vaccinations was clear and would not change.
n terms of a timeline, Morrison said he didn’t expect a vaccine to be available to the public until sometime next year at the earliest.
An essentially “forced” vaccine program would likely also roll out in the UK, Europe, and Canada, and by then debate would surely be raging in the United States (though the “debate” might be entirely precluded by then) given it remains the world’s leader in COVID-19 confirmed infections.
But when Australia and Europe rolls out with mandatory programs, it’s only a matter of time before the global hotspot – the US – follows suit, and backed by federal or state laws to boot.
Get ready to “show your papers”. It’s coming.
By Tyler Durden / Republished with permission / Zero Hedge
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Research published in Frontiers in Psychiatry this month has suggested that psychedelic experiences can reduce levels of depression by helping patients come to terms with their emotions and their memories .
The authors of a new research article pointed to a series of studies that focus on the impact that psychedelics have on “ experiential avoidance ” and “ experiential acceptance.
” It is believed that people who are depressed will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scary situations , and will spend a lot of time focusing on it .
This type of behavior actually causes depression to spiral , because it causes people to think about it more than they should , and prevents them from engaging in activities that might make them feel better , this is experiential avoidance .
Experiential acceptance is understanding your emotions and memories , along with your fears and sadness , and continuing to live your life in the best way that you can .
The studies that the researchers listed appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieve experiential acceptance , which allowed them to overcome their depression .
Richard Zeifman , a PhD student at Ryerson University and research intern at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London , was one of the paper ’ s authors .
The studies referenced in the paper recruited participants with online ads and asked them if they were planning to use a psychedelic substance soon , and asked them a series of questions about depression , then later followed up with them after their psychedelic experience to ask the questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one for a group that was taking psychedelics in a ritualistic setting , and another that was taking them in a recreational setting .
Both groups saw positive results .
“ Our findings suggest that one of the reasons that psychedelic therapy has positive therapeutic effects is that it helps individuals to be less avoidant and more accepting of their emotions , thoughts , and memories ( even though such experiences may be distressing in the short-term ) .
More broadly , our results provide further support for the negative mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be summed up with a saying that is often used in the context of psychedelic therapy , that ‘ The only way out is through , ” Zeifman told PsyPost .
However , the researchers did caution that more studies need to be done to confirm their results because the sample sizes for both studies were small and the experiments were not conducted in a controlled setting .
John Vibes is an author and journalist who takes a special interest in the counter culture , and focuses solutions-oriented approaches to social problems .
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Study Suggests Psychedelics Can Help Resolve Depression By Helping Patients Cope With Their Emotions
John Vibes, Truth Theory
Waking Times
Research published in Frontiers in Psychiatry this month has suggested that psychedelic experiences can reduce levels of depression by helping patients come to terms with their emotions and their memories. The authors of a new research article pointed to a series of studies that focus on the impact that psychedelics have on “experiential avoidance” and “experiential acceptance.”
It is believed that people who are depressed will do their best to avoid negative or scary situations, and will spend a lot of time focusing on it. This type of behavior actually causes depression to spiral, because it causes people to think about it more than they should, and prevents them from engaging in activities that might make them feel better, this is experiential avoidance.
Experiential acceptance is understanding your emotions and memories, along with your fears and sadness, and continuing to live your life in the best way that you can. The studies that the researchers listed appeared to show that psychedelic drugs helped patients achieve experiential acceptance, which allowed them to overcome their depression.
Richard Zeifman, a PhD student at Ryerson University and research intern at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, was one of the paper’s authors.
“In contrast with the traditional pharmacological interventions, the effects of psychedelic therapy appear to last months and even years after treatment has ended. Understanding how psychedelic therapy leads to long-lasting mental health improvements across a range of conditions is not yet fully understood but is important for enhancing and delivering psychedelic therapy to individuals that may benefit from it,” Zeifman said.
The studies referenced in the paper recruited participants with online ads and asked them if they were planning to use a psychedelic substance soon, and asked them a series of questions about depression, then later followed up with them after their psychedelic experience to ask the questions again. Two separate studies were done, one for a group that was taking psychedelics in a ritualistic setting, and another that was taking them in a recreational setting. Both groups saw positive results.
“Our findings suggest that one of the reasons that psychedelic therapy has positive therapeutic effects is that it helps individuals to be less avoidant and more accepting of their emotions, thoughts, and memories (even though such experiences may be distressing in the short-term). More broadly, our results provide further support for the negative mental health effects associated with avoidance. This can be summed up with a saying that is often used in the context of psychedelic therapy, that ‘The only way out is through,” Zeifman told PsyPost.
However, the researchers did caution that more studies need to be done to confirm their results because the sample sizes for both studies were small and the experiments were not conducted in a controlled setting.
About the Author
John Vibes is an author and journalist who takes a special interest in the counter culture, and focuses solutions-oriented approaches to social problems. He is also a host of The Free Your Mind Conference and The Free Thought Project Podcast.
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