wakingtimes--2020-01-30--Are Virginia Politicians Really So Fragile and Delicate They’d Pass a Bill Making It ILLEGAL to Crit

There ’ s a very good reason that Virginia wants to disarm civilians with a rash of new , unconstitutional laws .
That ’ s because they seem to be modeling themselves after one of those countries where the government can not be publicly criticized without great risk to the critic .
Yet another new bill is on the table and this one criminalizes criticism of certain government officials .
The summary of HB1627 , proposed by Delegate Jeffrey M. Bourne , reads : Oh , muffin .
Are the people you ’ re oppressing been hurting your feelings ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re actively trying to dismantle the Second Amendment , you should pass another unconstitutional law to attack the First Amendment .
It ’ s sort of like declaring a State of Emergency and calling gun owners white supremacists because you know you pushed them too hard and now you ’ re scared .
But longer-lasting .
It ’ s also like communist China where critics can end up vanishing into a labor camp or watch their entire family be arrested .
Or Thailand where lèse-majesté laws mean that a critic can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for any hurtful words about the king .
What exactly do the words “ threats ” and “ harassment ” mean in the terms of HB1627 ?
I ’ m glad you asked .
If you take a look at some other codes that have been previously passed in Virginiastan , you ’ ll see that it can be something as simple as foul language .
The bar for harassment is already as low as “ vulgar language ” in Virginia ’ s code 18.2-152.7:1 : If any person , with the intent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any person , shall use a computer or computer network to communicate obscene , vulgar , profane , lewd , lascivious , or indecent language , or make any suggestion or proposal of an obscene nature , or threaten any illegal or immoral act , he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor .
A violation of this section may be prosecuted in the jurisdiction in which the communication was made or received or in the City of Richmond if the person subjected to the act is one of the following officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Governor , Governor-elect , Lieutenant Governor , Lieutenant Governor-elect , Attorney General , or Attorney General-elect , a member or employee of the General Assembly , a justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia , or a judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia .
Bourne ’ s Bill also changes the language of “ he shall be guilty ” to “ he is guilty ” of a Class 1 misdemeanor .
It ’ s insane that a bill defining harassment so vaguely is already on the books in Virginia – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone is proposing expanding it so that politicians can legally intimidate their detractors with ease .
( source ) Can you imagine the way this bill could be used to silence dissent ?
It ’ s so vague that it could be enforced completely arbitrarily .
If you say mean things on the internet , if you use swear words when talking about our elected officials , or if you happen to suggest some solutions like… I don ’ t know… is tarring and feathering considered illegal and immoral ?
…then you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My comments section alone would fill an entire prison cellblock , not to mention the comments sections of other websites .
When a government plays stupid games like trying to disarm a bunch of gun-loving , rural-dwelling Virginians , that government is bound to get stupid prizes like those same Virginians marching on the capital and criticizing them on the internet .
People in public office open themselves up to criticism .
This is why we have a First Amendment .
If anyone in the state should be allowed to be criticized , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Lieutenant Governor , Lieutenant Governor-elect , Attorney General , or Attorney General-elect , a member or employee of the General Assembly , a justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia , or a judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia .
By the very nature of running for public office , one should expect to be the target of some verbal harassment .
People who are so thin-skinned as to make a law about why nobody should be able to say mean things to or about them have no business whatsoever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ petition to recall Governor Northam counts as being abusive toward him ?
( Please take a moment to go sign it . )
The bad news is , the Virginia state congress has been working on another bill meant to keep them in power by changing the rules for a recall .
Removal of public officers ; petition requirements ; signature requirements .
Clarifies that the requirement that a petition for the removal of a public officer be signed under penalty of perjury applies only to the person or persons filing such petition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing the petition for purposes of reaching the required number of signatures shall not be required to sign under penalty of perjury .
The bill also increases the required number of signatures to a number of registered voters in the locality equal to 25 percent , up from 10 percent , of the total number of votes cast at the last election for the office , and requires the signatures to be collected within a 60-day period .
( source ) The hits just keep on coming in Virginia .
Redistricting and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the election served to turn this state ’ s congress upside down .
A legitimate protest has been meaningless to the government of Virginia .
The members of the legislature don ’ t care what Virginians think and they ’ re arrogant enough to pass vaguely worded laws to silence their constituents .
This is the very definition of tyranny .
Don ’ t think it can ’ t happen in your state .
What ’ s happening in Virginia is a cautionary tale and political road map for what will soon happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • First , they took over the legislature by redrawing districts and dumping in millions of dollars from out of state .
• Then they began changing the rules so they can ’ t be recalled .
• Then they set about to make criticism of them illegal .
Could it be any more clear that every step of this was planned ahead of time ?
Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging , gun-toting blogger who writes about current events , preparedness , frugality , voluntaryism , and the pursuit of liberty on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is widely republished across alternative media and she curates all the most important news links on her aggregate site , PreppersDailyNews.com .
Daisy is the best-selling author of 4 books and runs a small digital publishing company .
She lives in the mountains of Virginia with her family .
You can find her on Facebook , Pinterest , and Twitter .

Are Virginia Politicians Really So Fragile and Delicate They’d Pass a Bill Making It ILLEGAL to Criticize Them?
Daisy Luther, The Organic Pepper
Waking Times
There’s a very good reason that Virginia wants to disarm civilians with a rash of new, unconstitutional laws. That’s because they seem to be modeling themselves after one of those countries where the government cannot be publicly criticized without great risk to the critic.
Yet another new bill is on the table and this one criminalizes criticism of certain government officials. The summary of HB1627, proposed by Delegate Jeffrey M. Bourne, reads:
Threats and harassment of certain officials and property; venue. Provides that certain crimes relating to threats and harassment may be prosecuted in the City of Richmond if the victim is the Governor, Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant Governor-elect, Attorney General, or Attorney General-elect, a member or employee of the General Assembly, a justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, or a judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. In addition, threats to damage property may be prosecuted in the City of Richmond if the property is owned by the Commonwealth and located in the Capitol District. (source)
Oh, muffin. Are the people you’re oppressing been hurting your feelings? Then, by all means, while you’re actively trying to dismantle the Second Amendment, you should pass another unconstitutional law to attack the First Amendment.
It’s sort of like declaring a State of Emergency and calling gun owners white supremacists because you know you pushed them too hard and now you’re scared. But longer-lasting.
It’s also like communist China where critics can end up vanishing into a labor camp or watch their entire family be arrested. Or Thailand where lèse-majesté laws mean that a critic can be imprisoned for 3-15 years per count for any hurtful words about the king.
What constitutes a threat or harassment?
What exactly do the words “threats” and “harassment” mean in the terms of HB1627?
I’m glad you asked. If you take a look at some other codes that have been previously passed in Virginiastan, you’ll see that it can be something as simple as foul language.
Matt Palumbo wrote:
The bar for harassment is already as low as “vulgar language” in Virginia’s code 18.2-152.7:1: If any person, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass any person, shall use a computer or computer network to communicate obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, or make any suggestion or proposal of an obscene nature, or threaten any illegal or immoral act, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Bourne’s bill proposes adding the following amendment: A violation of this section may be prosecuted in the jurisdiction in which the communication was made or received or in the City of Richmond if the person subjected to the act is one of the following officials or employees of the Commonwealth: the Governor, Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant Governor-elect, Attorney General, or Attorney General-elect, a member or employee of the General Assembly, a justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, or a judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Bourne’s Bill also changes the language of “he shall be guilty” to “he is guilty” of a Class 1 misdemeanor. It’s insane that a bill defining harassment so vaguely is already on the books in Virginia – and it’s even more insane that someone is proposing expanding it so that politicians can legally intimidate their detractors with ease. (source)
Can you imagine the way this bill could be used to silence dissent? It’s so vague that it could be enforced completely arbitrarily.
If you say mean things on the internet, if you use swear words when talking about our elected officials, or if you happen to suggest some solutions like… I don’t know… is tarring and feathering considered illegal and immoral?…then you could be guilty under this proposed law. My comments section alone would fill an entire prison cellblock, not to mention the comments sections of other websites.
When a government plays stupid games like trying to disarm a bunch of gun-loving, rural-dwelling Virginians, that government is bound to get stupid prizes like those same Virginians marching on the capital and criticizing them on the internet.
People in public office open themselves up to criticism.
This is why we have a First Amendment. If anyone in the state should be allowed to be criticized, it’s the Governor, Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant Governor-elect, Attorney General, or Attorney General-elect, a member or employee of the General Assembly, a justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, or a judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.
By the very nature of running for public office, one should expect to be the target of some verbal harassment. People who are so thin-skinned as to make a law about why nobody should be able to say mean things to or about them have no business whatsoever in government.
I wonder if this petition to recall Governor Northam counts as being abusive toward him? (Please take a moment to go sign it.) The bad news is, the Virginia state congress has been working on another bill meant to keep them in power by changing the rules for a recall.
HB842 reads:
Removal of public officers; petition requirements; signature requirements. Clarifies that the requirement that a petition for the removal of a public officer be signed under penalty of perjury applies only to the person or persons filing such petition with the circuit court. Registered voters signing the petition for purposes of reaching the required number of signatures shall not be required to sign under penalty of perjury. The bill also increases the required number of signatures to a number of registered voters in the locality equal to 25 percent, up from 10 percent, of the total number of votes cast at the last election for the office, and requires the signatures to be collected within a 60-day period. (source)
The hits just keep on coming in Virginia. Redistricting and a crapton of money from Michael Bloomberg during the election served to turn this state’s congress upside down. A legitimate protest has been meaningless to the government of Virginia. The members of the legislature don’t care what Virginians think and they’re arrogant enough to pass vaguely worded laws to silence their constituents.
This is the very definition of tyranny.
Don’t think it can’t happen in your state.
What’s happening in Virginia is a cautionary tale and political road map for what will soon happen in the rest of the country.
First, they took over the legislature by redrawing districts and dumping in millions of dollars from out of state.
Then they began changing the rules so they can’t be recalled.
Then they began imposing draconian gun control measures.
Then they set about to make criticism of them illegal.
Could it be any more clear that every step of this was planned ahead of time?
About the Author
Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging, gun-toting blogger who writes about current events, preparedness, frugality, voluntaryism, and the pursuit of liberty on her website, The Organic Prepper. She is widely republished across alternative media and she curates all the most important news links on her aggregate site, PreppersDailyNews.com. Daisy is the best-selling author of 4 books and runs a small digital publishing company. She lives in the mountains of Virginia with her family. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.


wakingtimes--2020-01-30--Your Smart Vehicle is Recording Your Every Move

Recent reports indicate that data gathered by automakers and tech companies could be the next front in the battle over digital privacy .
In early January , companies at the CES 2020 displayed their plans for making use of the surprising amounts of data gathered by newer model vehicles .
Amazon , Intel , Qualcomm , and Blackberry were among the companies seeking partnerships with automakers who are also searching for methods to monetize the data gathered by their vehicles .
Bloomberg also notes that Intel announced a new stage of its Mobileye technology which allows for driver-assistance and Intel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and sensors within the vehicle .
Intel says this anonymous information is used to create detailed maps to enhance vehicle navigation systems .
Intel has estimated that data gathered by vehicles will be worth as much as $ 3.5 billion by 2030 .
Bloomberg reports that consulting firm McKinsey & Co. estimates that “ up to $ 750 billion of value would created from car-related data by 2030.
” As the financial incentive for automotive data increases more companies will seek to enter this emerging marketplace .
However , there are already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being gathered by the vehicles .
In December 2019 the Washington Post investigated how much information is gathered by one single computer in a 2017 Chevy Volt .
The Post writes : “ In the 2020 model year , most new cars sold in the United States will come with built-in Internet connections , including 100 percent of Fords , GMs and BMWs and all but one model Toyota and Volkswagen .
( This independent cellular service is often included free or sold as an add-on . )
Cars are becoming smartphones on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apps , insurance firms and pretty much wherever their makers want .
Some brands even reserve the right to use the data to track you down if you don ’ t pay your bills.
” To determine just how much data was being collected , the Post worked with automotive technology expert Jim Mason to catch a glimpse of what vehicle manufacturers are capable of seeing .
The Post and their expert learned that the vehicle was collecting a wide range of data including vehicle location and phone call records .
Mason noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone into a vehicle the vehicle will likely copy personal data .
“ Among the trove of data points were unique identifiers for my and Doug ’ s phones , and a detailed log of phone calls from the previous week .
There was a long list of contacts , right down to people ’ s address , emails and even photos , ” the Post reported .
The vehicle also collected information on “ acceleration and braking style , beaming back reports to its maker General Motors over an always-on Internet connection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coming next : face data , used to personalize the vehicle and track driver attention.
” Chevrolet does not currently have a policy of informing drivers about the data being recorded and the owner ’ s manual does not mention data collection .
A spokesman for Chevrolet owner General Motors declined to offer specific details on data collection .
However , the spokesman did note that data gathered by GM falls into three categories : vehicle location , vehicle performance , and driver behavior .
Unsurprisingly , the Post notes that with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ link cars to the internet , wireless connections will get cheaper , data more valuable , and “ anything the car knows about you is fair game.
” Data collection by smart vehicles is only one of a myriad of privacy concerns related to the coming 5G Smart Grid where cities , vehicles , phones , streetlights , and clothes are fitted with sensors as part of the Internet of Things .
It ’ s important to become educated about the threats posed by these emerging “ smart devices.
” Only by actively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope to maintain any semblance of it .

Your Smart Vehicle is Recording Your Every Move
Derrick Broze, The Mind Unleashed
Waking Times
Recent reports indicate that data gathered by automakers and tech companies could be the next front in the battle over digital privacy.
In early January, companies at the CES 2020 displayed their plans for making use of the surprising amounts of data gathered by newer model vehicles. Amazon, Intel, Qualcomm, and Blackberry were among the companies seeking partnerships with automakers who are also searching for methods to monetize the data gathered by their vehicles.
Bloomberg reports that “modern cars roll out of factories packed with cellular connections, powerful processors and growing suite of sensors, including cameras, radar and microphones. That’s turning them into the next information goldmine, rivaling the data-creating capabilities of smartphones.”
Bloomberg also notes that Intel announced a new stage of its Mobileye technology which allows for driver-assistance and Intel to gather data from cameras, chips, and sensors within the vehicle. Intel says this anonymous information is used to create detailed maps to enhance vehicle navigation systems. Intel has estimated that data gathered by vehicles will be worth as much as $3.5 billion by 2030. Bloomberg reports that consulting firm McKinsey & Co. estimates that “up to $750 billion of value would created from car-related data by 2030.”
As the financial incentive for automotive data increases more companies will seek to enter this emerging marketplace. However, there are already serious privacy concerns related to the data being gathered by the vehicles. In December 2019 the Washington Post investigated how much information is gathered by one single computer in a 2017 Chevy Volt. The Post writes:
“In the 2020 model year, most new cars sold in the United States will come with built-in Internet connections, including 100 percent of Fords, GMs and BMWs and all but one model Toyota and Volkswagen. (This independent cellular service is often included free or sold as an add-on.) Cars are becoming smartphones on wheels, sending and receiving data from apps, insurance firms and pretty much wherever their makers want. Some brands even reserve the right to use the data to track you down if you don’t pay your bills.”
To determine just how much data was being collected, the Post worked with automotive technology expert Jim Mason to catch a glimpse of what vehicle manufacturers are capable of seeing. The Post and their expert learned that the vehicle was collecting a wide range of data including vehicle location and phone call records. Mason noted that any time you plug a smart phone into a vehicle the vehicle will likely copy personal data.
“Among the trove of data points were unique identifiers for my and Doug’s phones, and a detailed log of phone calls from the previous week. There was a long list of contacts, right down to people’s address, emails and even photos,” the Post reported. The vehicle also collected information on “acceleration and braking style, beaming back reports to its maker General Motors over an always-on Internet connection,” the Post added. “Coming next: face data, used to personalize the vehicle and track driver attention.”
Chevrolet does not currently have a policy of informing drivers about the data being recorded and the owner’s manual does not mention data collection. A spokesman for Chevrolet owner General Motors declined to offer specific details on data collection. However, the spokesman did note that data gathered by GM falls into three categories: vehicle location, vehicle performance, and driver behavior.
Unsurprisingly, the Post notes that with the coming 5G cellular network that promises to link cars to the internet, wireless connections will get cheaper, data more valuable, and “anything the car knows about you is fair game.”
Data collection by smart vehicles is only one of a myriad of privacy concerns related to the coming 5G Smart Grid where cities, vehicles, phones, streetlights, and clothes are fitted with sensors as part of the Internet of Things. It’s important to become educated about the threats posed by these emerging “smart devices.”
Only by actively fighting for and defending privacy can we hope to maintain any semblance of it.
By Derrick Broze | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com


wakingtimes--2020-02-05--Antidepressants are a Major Cause of Sexual Dysfunction but Nobody Talks About It

It ’ s been twenty years since Viagra first hit the U.S. market , and in that time erectile dysfunction ( ED ) drugs have grown into a nearly $ 3 billion a year market .
Incidentally , in the last fifteen years there has also been a 65 % surge in the use of antidepressants , and today over 40 million Americans regularly take them , with some 25 million people having been on them for a period longer than two years .
The U.S. antidepressant market is now worth $ 14 billion a year and climbing .
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sugar industry , chemical companies , and even the automobile industry , when such insane amounts of money are involved , the truth about a product ’ s side-effects are often hidden until evidence of harm becomes too obvious to ignore .
Perhaps we are slowly approaching such a tipping point with antidepressants and anti-psychotic medications , as more studies and evidence warn us that not only are these drugs exceptionally hard to quit , but the under-discussed side-effects are startling , including a wide-range of sexual dysfunction for both men and women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ startling fact , and in 2019 the European Medicines Agency ( EMA ) , which is tasked by the EU to evaluate and supervise medicinal products , acknowledged in a public statement that SSRI ’ s and SNRI ’ s can lead to persistent sexual dysfunction .
While ED is now a matter-of-fact part of the American zeitgeist , sexual dysfunction related to the use of antidepressants includes far more problems than just erectile dysfunction .
In a 2018 study entitled , “ Enduring sexual dysfunction after treatment with antidepressants , ” authors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the common and quite startling effects .
“ While reports of certain issues were unique to the antidepressants , such as the onset of premature ejaculation and persistent genital arousal disorder ( PGAD ) , there was also a significant overlap in symptom profile between the drug groups , with common features including genital anaesthesia , pleasureless or weak orgasm , loss of libido and impotence… Secondary consequences included relationship breakdown and impaired quality of life.
” “ The ability of serotonin reuptake inhibitors to reduce genital sensation is well known .
Almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ degree of genital numbing , often within 30 minutes of taking the first dose… This numbing is comparable to the effect of local anaesthetics such as lidocaine , and underpins the use of both SSRIs and local anaesthetics in the management of premature ejaculation .
“ Genital numbing… say what ?
!
?
The study also identified a host of other startling side effects , as outlined here by Mad In America : • 6 SSRI cases report persistent genital arousal disorder ( continuous sense of arousal and discomfort in the genitals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases report the glans of the penis remaining flaccid when the shaft was erect ( 4 SSRI , one isotretinoin ) • 2 SSRI cases of onset penile curvature ( unknown if treatment-linked or incidental ) • 15 cases of reduction of other sensations across the body • 3 SSRI cases of increasing loss of sexual function as the drugs were tapered • 25 cases of relationship breakups due to the disruption of a romantic relationship , 9 of which were marriages • 90 cases of work disruption , 12 of whom lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ syndrome for at least ten years since stopping treatment ( 8 SSRI , one finasteride , eight isotretinoin ) • Cases of fatigue ( 9 % ) , muscle weakness ( 3 % ) , and cognitive problems ( 19 % ) , specifically memory impairment ( 11 % ) , particularly with finasteride .
This is really just the tip of the iceberg , and the pharmaceutical industry is being called on to add specific warnings about this to their products .
In 2018 , Healy and a consortium of 21 other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and other professionals in related fields drafted a citizen ’ s petition to… In the following short video , Mayo Clinic psychologist , Dr. Jordan Rullo , talks about antidepressant-induced female sexual dysfunction and how common it is for patients to not tell their doctor or provider , as most patients are too uncomfortable discussing this subject .
Nearly half of all Americans regularly take some kind of pharmaceutical drug and over 8 million children are now on psychiatric drugs , and it is believed that much of this is the result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibly otherwise benefit from more holistic or natural remedies .
Given that so many of these medications are relatively new , having only been in circulation for a generation or so , millions of people are essentially serving as guinea pigs for testing of the long-term effects of these drugs .
When you add the disturbing profile of sexual dysfunction to this picture , the current statistics on drug use become evermore concerning .
Alex Pietrowski is an artist and writer concerned with preserving good health and the basic freedom to enjoy a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writer for WakingTimes.com .
Alex is an avid student of Yoga and life .
This article ( Antidepressants are a Major Cause of Sexual Dysfunction but Nobody Talks About It ) originally created and published by Waking Times and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Alex Pietrowski and WakingTimes.com .

Antidepressants are a Major Cause of Sexual Dysfunction but Nobody Talks About It
Alex Pietrowski, Staff Writer
Waking Times
It’s been twenty years since Viagra first hit the U.S. market, and in that time erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs have grown into a nearly $3 billion a year market.
Incidentally, in the last fifteen years there has also been a 65% surge in the use of antidepressants, and today over 40 million Americans regularly take them, with some 25 million people having been on them for a period longer than two years. The U.S. antidepressant market is now worth $14 billion a year and climbing.
Just as with the tobacco industry, the sugar industry, chemical companies, and even the automobile industry, when such insane amounts of money are involved, the truth about a product’s side-effects are often hidden until evidence of harm becomes too obvious to ignore.
Perhaps we are slowly approaching such a tipping point with antidepressants and anti-psychotic medications, as more studies and evidence warn us that not only are these drugs exceptionally hard to quit, but the under-discussed side-effects are startling, including a wide-range of sexual dysfunction for both men and women.
A breadth of research supports this startling fact, and in 2019 the European Medicines Agency (EMA), which is tasked by the EU to evaluate and supervise medicinal products, acknowledged in a public statement that SSRI’s and SNRI’s can lead to persistent sexual dysfunction.
“On Thursday 16 May, PRAC [Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee] concluded that sexual dysfunction, which is known to occur with treatment with SSRIs and SNRIs and usually resolves after treatment has stopped, can be long-lasting in some patients, even after treatment withdrawal….”
While ED is now a matter-of-fact part of the American zeitgeist, sexual dysfunction related to the use of antidepressants includes far more problems than just erectile dysfunction. In a 2018 study entitled, “Enduring sexual dysfunction after treatment with antidepressants,” authors , , and , noted some of the common and quite startling effects.
“While reports of certain issues were unique to the antidepressants, such as the onset of premature ejaculation and persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD), there was also a significant overlap in symptom profile between the drug groups, with common features including genital anaesthesia, pleasureless or weak orgasm, loss of libido and impotence… Secondary consequences included relationship breakdown and impaired quality of life.” “The ability of serotonin reuptake inhibitors to reduce genital sensation is well known. Almost everyone who takes one will experience some degree of genital numbing, often within 30 minutes of taking the first dose… This numbing is comparable to the effect of local anaesthetics such as lidocaine, and underpins the use of both SSRIs and local anaesthetics in the management of premature ejaculation. “
Genital numbing… say what?!? The study also identified a host of other startling side effects, as outlined here by Mad In America:
17 SSRI cases report developing premature ejaculation
6 SSRI cases report persistent genital arousal disorder (continuous sense of arousal and discomfort in the genitals, without feelings of desire)
16 cases of decreased testosterone (potentially linked to a pre-condition)
5 cases report the glans of the penis remaining flaccid when the shaft was erect (4 SSRI, one isotretinoin)
2 SSRI cases of onset penile curvature (unknown if treatment-linked or incidental)
6 cases of reduction of nipple sensitivity
15 cases of reduction of other sensations across the body
3 SSRI cases of increasing loss of sexual function as the drugs were tapered
25 cases of relationship breakups due to the disruption of a romantic relationship, 9 of which were marriages
90 cases of work disruption, 12 of whom lost their jobs
17 cases endured the syndrome for at least ten years since stopping treatment (8 SSRI, one finasteride, eight isotretinoin)
Cases of fatigue (9%), muscle weakness (3%), and cognitive problems (19%), specifically memory impairment (11%), particularly with finasteride.
This is really just the tip of the iceberg, and the pharmaceutical industry is being called on to add specific warnings about this to their products. In 2018, Healy and a consortium of 21 other psychologists, psychiatrists, practitioners, neurologists, and other professionals in related fields drafted a citizen’s petition to…
“…request the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to immediately require the addition of boxed warnings to the product label for all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) products, including branded and generic formulations. Some of these include, but are not limited to, citalopram (Celexa), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine (Effexor), and vortioxetine (Trintellix).”
Noting also that…
“Without adequate warnings about the risk of potentially permanent damage to sexual functioning, patients are being deprived of informed consent. It is currently impossible for patients and health care professionals to weigh the benefits of treatment against the harms. We therefore request that clear warnings are immediately added to all SSRI and SNRI products.”
In the following short video, Mayo Clinic psychologist, Dr. Jordan Rullo, talks about antidepressant-induced female sexual dysfunction and how common it is for patients to not tell their doctor or provider, as most patients are too uncomfortable discussing this subject.
Final Thoughts
Nearly half of all Americans regularly take some kind of pharmaceutical drug and over 8 million children are now on psychiatric drugs, and it is believed that much of this is the result of over-prescribing medications to patients who could possibly otherwise benefit from more holistic or natural remedies. Given that so many of these medications are relatively new, having only been in circulation for a generation or so, millions of people are essentially serving as guinea pigs for testing of the long-term effects of these drugs.
When you add the disturbing profile of sexual dysfunction to this picture, the current statistics on drug use become evermore concerning.
Read more articles by Alex Pietrowski .
About the Author
Alex Pietrowski is an artist and writer concerned with preserving good health and the basic freedom to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. He is a staff writer for WakingTimes.com. Alex is an avid student of Yoga and life.
This article (Antidepressants are a Major Cause of Sexual Dysfunction but Nobody Talks About It) originally created and published by Waking Times and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Alex Pietrowski and WakingTimes.com.


wakingtimes--2020-02-05--Scientists Discover Cannabis Compound That Could Be 30 Times More Potent Than THC

Are you tired of puffing on flower ?
Can ’ t quite afford to lay down the cash for a dabbing rig ?
Uninterested in the usual edibles ?
Well , Italian scientists have discovered a previously unknown cannabis compound that has been shown in lab tests to be potentially 30 times stronger than tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) , the psychoactive compound in THC that gets you high .
Whether the new cannabinoid—named tetrahydrocannabiphorol , or THCP—has any intoxicating effects at all , remains an open question .
The Italian researchers also discovered another previously unknown compound named Cannabidphorol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a close cousin of CBD , the medicinal compound that has gained a surge of attention in recent years for its antioxidant , anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant properties .
Authors of the report , which was published in the journal Nature , estimated the effects of THCP by observing its ability to bind to human cannabinoid receptors that impact the entire nervous system .
THCP bonds stronger than THC by about 33 times .
The discovery has scientists wondering if THCP could explain why some cannabis strains pack such a powerful punch that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of THC and CBD alone .
“ This means that these compounds have higher affinity for the receptors in the human body .
In cannabis varieties where THC is present in very low concentrations , then we can think that the presence of another , more active cannabinoid can explain those effects.
” Additionally , research has shown that the molecular chain of almost 150 cannabis compounds is only five atoms long versus THCP ’ s seven .
The study marks the first time that atom chains exceeding five has been observed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THCP could be the most potent compound ever discovered in the plant .
The discovery of the new compound could hint at the presence of even more previously-unknown compounds as well as potential new medical benefits of cannabis .
Jane Ishmael , associate professor in Oregon State University ’ s College of Pharmacy , said : “ There are other minor cannabinoids and traces in the plant that can be hard to study , but by isolation we can continue to assess the effects they might offer .
Historically , many of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by natural products .
By having new compounds that bind with very high affinity , that will give scientists a new probe into biological sciences .
”

Scientists Discover Cannabis Compound That Could Be 30 Times More Potent Than THC
Elias Marat, The Mind Unleashed
Waking Times
Are you tired of puffing on flower? Can’t quite afford to lay down the cash for a dabbing rig? Uninterested in the usual edibles?
Well, Italian scientists have discovered a previously unknown cannabis compound that has been shown in lab tests to be potentially 30 times stronger than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in THC that gets you high.
Whether the new cannabinoid—named tetrahydrocannabiphorol, or THCP—has any intoxicating effects at all, remains an open question.
The Italian researchers also discovered another previously unknown compound named Cannabidphorol, or CBDP. The compound is apparently a close cousin of CBD, the medicinal compound that has gained a surge of attention in recent years for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant properties.
Authors of the report, which was published in the journal Nature, estimated the effects of THCP by observing its ability to bind to human cannabinoid receptors that impact the entire nervous system. THCP bonds stronger than THC by about 33 times.
The discovery has scientists wondering if THCP could explain why some cannabis strains pack such a powerful punch that can’t be explained by the presence of THC and CBD alone.
Lead study author Cinzia Citti told CNN:
“This means that these compounds have higher affinity for the receptors in the human body. In cannabis varieties where THC is present in very low concentrations, then we can think that the presence of another, more active cannabinoid can explain those effects.”
Additionally, research has shown that the molecular chain of almost 150 cannabis compounds is only five atoms long versus THCP’s seven. The study marks the first time that atom chains exceeding five has been observed in any naturally-observing cannabinoid—hinting at the possibility that THCP could be the most potent compound ever discovered in the plant.
The discovery of the new compound could hint at the presence of even more previously-unknown compounds as well as potential new medical benefits of cannabis.
Jane Ishmael, associate professor in Oregon State University’s College of Pharmacy, said:
“There are other minor cannabinoids and traces in the plant that can be hard to study, but by isolation we can continue to assess the effects they might offer. Historically, many of our medicines have been derived by or inspired by natural products. By having new compounds that bind with very high affinity, that will give scientists a new probe into biological sciences.”
By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com


wakingtimes--2020-02-05--1,400 Pounds of Shark Fins Worth Nearly $1 Million Seized in Miami

Officials announced on Monday that 1,400 pounds of shark fins—valued between $ 700,000 and $ 1 million—were seized by wildlife inspectors at a Miami port .
Officials think the shipment of 18 boxes of dried fins originated in South American and was most likely headed for Asia .
Also on Monday , lawmakers advanced legislation banning the possession of shark fins , the main ingredient in the popular Chinese delicacy—shark fin soup .
While finning is illegal in the U.S. , the sale and possession of shark fins is only outlawed in some states .
In an effort to shatter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as “ the epicenter of the shark trade in the United States , ” Florida ’ s Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee endorsed the measure , according to the Orlando Sentinel .
If successful , the proposal would foist a $ 4,500 fine on first-time offenders and restrict their fishing privileges for 6 months .
A third offense would include a $ 9,500 fine and a permanent loss of fishing privileges .
As part of the controversial shark trade , tens of millions of the animals are killed each year after smugglers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creatures are tossed back into the ocean where they bleed to death or drown .
“ A state that is now the hub of the fin trade needs to take a stand on the issue .
If you don ’ t stop the trade of the shark fins , it ’ s hard to stop the decimation of the shark population.
” However , Jerry Sanson from the Organized Fisherman of Florida opposes the ban .
He said , “ This bill would basically eliminate a legitimate federally regulated , sustainable fishery just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to send a message to the rest of the world .
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1,400 Pounds of Shark Fins Worth Nearly $1 Million Seized in Miami
Emma Fiala, The Mind Unleashed
Waking Times
Officials announced on Monday that 1,400 pounds of shark fins—valued between $700,000 and $1 million—were seized by wildlife inspectors at a Miami port.
“It is very big money stuff. It is very harmful to the ecology,” said Bouncer Smith, a charter captain. “This is one of the most heinous crimes in nature that we have seen,” Smith said.
Officials think the shipment of 18 boxes of dried fins originated in South American and was most likely headed for Asia.
Also on Monday, lawmakers advanced legislation banning the possession of shark fins, the main ingredient in the popular Chinese delicacy—shark fin soup. While finning is illegal in the U.S., the sale and possession of shark fins is only outlawed in some states.
In an effort to shatter the state’s increase in notoriety as “the epicenter of the shark trade in the United States,” Florida’s Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee endorsed the measure, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
If successful, the proposal would foist a $4,500 fine on first-time offenders and restrict their fishing privileges for 6 months. A third offense would include a $9,500 fine and a permanent loss of fishing privileges.
This is what wildlife trafficking looks like: Up to $1 million of illegal shark fins were seized Jan. 24 at a Miami port That's close to 1,400 pounds of fins harvested in violation of the Lacey Act, including endangered species (Images sent to me by @USFWS) pic.twitter.com/43K0kjG7PS — Max Chesnes (@MaxChesnes) February 4, 2020
Disturbing is not a strong enough word when you think about the mass of sharks that were wiped out for these fins.https://t.co/xqxiMuNS2T — Sea Voice News (@seavoicenews) February 4, 2020
As part of the controversial shark trade, tens of millions of the animals are killed each year after smugglers cut off their fins. The finless creatures are tossed back into the ocean where they bleed to death or drown.
Stefanie Brendl, founder and executive director of Shark Allies, explained:
“A state that is now the hub of the fin trade needs to take a stand on the issue. If you don’t stop the trade of the shark fins, it’s hard to stop the decimation of the shark population.” However, Jerry Sanson from the Organized Fisherman of Florida opposes the ban. He said, “This bill would basically eliminate a legitimate federally regulated, sustainable fishery just to show that we’re willing to send a message to the rest of the world.”
By Emma Fiala | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com


wakingtimes--2020-02-05--My bottom lines on the China epidemic

My bottom lines on the China epidemic

—As always , I suggest that readers go through my recent articles on the China epidemic ( archive here ) .
I can ’ t recapitulate all the relevant findings every time I write a new piece .
This article is a kind of summary of where I stand , at this moment .
A rather crowded snapshot .
Judging from the history of epidemics that turned out to be duds—West Nile , bird flu , SARS , Swine Flu , and so on—and judging from my research on these frauds—I see no reason to jump the gun and say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Every time one of these threatening clouds passes across the sun , all sorts of people in both the mainstream and alternative press make dire predictions , ranging from “ this looks like a global pandemic , ” to “ the virus is a bio-weapon and will kill millions , ” to the ever-popular , “ this is THE BIG ONE.
” And then , when the dust clears , and the dud is exposed , amnesia about having made those predictions sets in .
Now we have a variety of people claiming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bio-weapon , for several different reasons .
I have no cause to rail against these people .
As far back as 1988 , I documented astonishingly lax conditions in supposedly secure bio-research labs , and the distinct probability of all sorts of germs escaping .
I devoted many pages in my book , AIDS INC. , to a history of bio-war research , grotesque animal experiments , and incompetent safety precautions in labs .
I have written about US companies and government-connected organizations sending bio-war materials to Saddam Hussein in the 1980s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bio-weapon is a different matter .
If , as proposed , there are peculiarities in the genetic sequence of the virus , and it has therefore been tinkered with by humans…well , perhaps that is correct .
I don ’ t know .
However , I have deeper and more basic suspicions about published genetic sequences of viruses , from which that assertion is derived .
Meaning : I don ’ t automatically accept the published sequences as true or accurate or real .
For example , my most recent article included a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolation and identification of HIV—as in , did researchers ever really find that virus ?
If they didn ’ t , we would be looking at fraud on a mind-boggling level…and any so-called genetic sequencing of the virus would be impossible , except as gross error or fraud .
If you can ’ t find the culprit and you don ’ t know what he looks like , how can you describe him ?
To bolster this point—in past articles , I ’ ve detailed how , in the cases of SARS and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed to disappear .
That is , they couldn ’ t be found in patients .
Yet , reported case numbers of the “ virus epidemics ” continued to expand .
One very real possibility looms : the researchers never actually found , located , isolated , and identified these viruses in the first place .
Therefore , any published genetic sequences of these viruses were , to put in kindly , entirely irrelevant .
And therefore , to infer from those genetic sequences that such chimerical viruses were actually bio-weapons…well , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many people would turn purple and apoplectic at the idea that published genetic sequences could be con jobs , hustles , and giant errors .
But very early on , in the 1980s , I discovered how researchers will toe the official line , out of fear .
Imagine a mainstream researcher contacting the World Health Organization , or a premier medical journal , and saying : “ Your genetic roadmap of Virus X…I ’ m not getting the same result .
My map is completely different from yours .
I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a virus .
Will you examine my finding ?
We need more independent work .
What the hell is going on ?
” Here today , gone tomorrow .
That researcher would suddenly find himself out in the cold in his underwear .
No perks , no publisher , no job , no reputation .
And he knows this UP FRONT .
So he keeps his mouth shut and swallows his objections .
For instance , in 1987 , I had a highly respected virologist tell me he KNEW there was a serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AIDS , but he and his colleagues were going to “ take a pass on this one.
” He saw the political landscape .
He knew there was a rig-job in progress .
The human implications of naming a meaningless item as the cause of illness and death ?
Did he even pause and think about that ?
Regardless , he shrugged and turned his attention to other matters .
An overarching rule : the researchers who disagree with the forced consensus don ’ t get published in “ respected journals , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear about them .
Moving on—THE VIRUS is a fake propaganda idea that has traditionally been used to cover up vast crimes and the destruction of human life in ways that have nothing to do with germs .
THE VIRUS is one of the greatest cover stories ever invented .
I ’ ve explained how propaganda about viruses is made to stand in for corporate and government crimes that make people sick and kill them : contaminated water supplies ; lack of basic sanitation ; giant toxic agricultural farms ; industrial poison-pollution ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fertile farm land stolen from native people by corporations and governments ; toxic medical drugs and vaccines ; and now , in Wuhan and other Chinese cities , unprecedented mixtures of toxic air pollution , causing lung damage .
The basic theme is : DON ’ T LOOK AT ALL THOSE CRIMES , JUST FOCUS ON THE VIRUS AS THE ONLY PROBLEM .
This is sheer invention .
Next : in fake epidemics , case numbers are always inflated by the devious use of categories that label and count people who aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will only experience something on the order of mild flu , or who are only numbers in computer-modeled predictions .
I documented the astounding fraud perpetrated by the CDC in 2009 , when the overwhelming percentage of tissue samples from so-called Swine Flu patients revealed they didn ’ t have ANY KIND OF FLU .
And the CDC went on to estimate there were 22 MILLION cases of Swine Flu in the US in 2009 .
The most widely used tests used to diagnose and label people as “ case numbers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and “ infected ” are inherently flawed .
For different reasons , the antibody and PCR tests do NOT prove that people are ill or are going to become ill .
This fact , of course , leaves a gaping hole in the assessments of “ epidemics.
” It also forces patients into toxic treatments they do not need .
It puts a potent fearful diagnosis in their minds that is entirely wrong .
There is now a rush to develop a new vaccine against the Chinese coronavirus .
I ’ ve warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine technologies—DNA and RNA vaccines—are experimental and have never been openly licensed for use on the public .
Therefore , the population of Earth—if these vaccines are deployed—will unknowingly step up to the plate in a vast guinea-pig test .
DNA vaccines alter the genetic makeup of recipients PERMANENTLY , in unpredictable ways .
RNA vaccines carry the admitted risk of causing auto-immune reactions .
Basically , this means the body would attack itself .
The vaccine is the hammer in this dangerous “ epidemic ” stage play .
It is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the desire to “ obey authorities.
” In this “ epidemic ” and past similar instances , friends and colleagues have sent assessments up the flagpole which are far different from mine .
They are still my friends and colleagues .
I make no attempt to stir conflict among us .
We agree on many vital issues .
We will continue to agree .
All right—that ’ s my snapshot .
This is where I stand , for the present , on the China coronavirus situation .
Every point I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this article , is explained more fully in my recent articles .
I raise one more question for your serious consideration .
If highly toxic pollution in the air , in Chinese cities , is causing deep lung damage , and if the Chinese government is covering that up with a story about a virus—what is now happening to the millions of Chinese people locked down , with nowhere to go , trapped in those cities—breathing the air ?
P.S .
Several readers have sent me significant emails stating that Wuhan is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I have written about the health dangers of 5G .
Is this yet another non-coronavirus vector for disease and damage ?
It would certainly not surprise me .
I have not had the time to look into this thoroughly .
For the present , at least , I leave the job to others .
Well , I thought I was through writing this piece , but I need to make another crucial point .
As you can see from the list of crimes I mentioned above , where corporations and governments are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using the cover story of a virus to hide their crimes—illness and death can come and do come from multiple causes .
However , the public finds it hard to accept and understand this .
Most people would rather seek out THE ONE THING that is the explanation .
There is a deep psychological need to discover THE ONE .
That is a reason why THE VIRUS cover story works so well .
IT is portrayed as the single cause and the single evil .
It is the psychological magnet to which all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to be conquered .
And this paragraph is a short version of what would be an 800-page book on the subject .
Jon Rappoport is the author of three explosive collections , THE MATRIX REVEALED , EXIT FROM THE MATRIX , and POWER OUTSIDE THE MATRIX , Jon was a candidate for a US Congressional seat in the 29thDistrict of California .
He maintains a consulting practice for private clients , the purpose of which is the expansion of personal creative power .
Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize , he has worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , writing articles on politics , medicine , and health for CBS Healthwatch , LA Weekly , Spin Magazine , Stern , and other newspapers and magazines in the US and Europe .
Jon has delivered lectures and seminars on global politics , health , logic , and creative power to audiences around the world .
You can sign up for his free emails at NoMoreFakeNews.com or OutsideTheRealityMachine .
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My bottom lines on the China epidemic
Jon Rappoport, Guest
Waking Times
—As always, I suggest that readers go through my recent articles on the China epidemic (archive here). I can’t recapitulate all the relevant findings every time I write a new piece.
This article is a kind of summary of where I stand, at this moment. A rather crowded snapshot.
Judging from the history of epidemics that turned out to be duds—West Nile, bird flu, SARS, Swine Flu, and so on—and judging from my research on these frauds—I see no reason to jump the gun and say, “This one is different.”
Every time one of these threatening clouds passes across the sun, all sorts of people in both the mainstream and alternative press make dire predictions, ranging from “this looks like a global pandemic,” to “the virus is a bio-weapon and will kill millions,” to the ever-popular, “this is THE BIG ONE.”
And then, when the dust clears, and the dud is exposed, amnesia about having made those predictions sets in.
Now we have a variety of people claiming they know the Chinese coronavirus is a bio-weapon, for several different reasons. I have no cause to rail against these people. As far back as 1988, I documented astonishingly lax conditions in supposedly secure bio-research labs, and the distinct probability of all sorts of germs escaping. I devoted many pages in my book, AIDS INC., to a history of bio-war research, grotesque animal experiments, and incompetent safety precautions in labs. I have written about US companies and government-connected organizations sending bio-war materials to Saddam Hussein in the 1980s.
Proving that this Chinese coronavirus is a bio-weapon is a different matter. If, as proposed, there are peculiarities in the genetic sequence of the virus, and it has therefore been tinkered with by humans…well, perhaps that is correct. I don’t know. However, I have deeper and more basic suspicions about published genetic sequences of viruses, from which that assertion is derived. Meaning: I don’t automatically accept the published sequences as true or accurate or real.
For example, my most recent article included a very troubling interview that challenged the original isolation and identification of HIV—as in, did researchers ever really find that virus? If they didn’t, we would be looking at fraud on a mind-boggling level…and any so-called genetic sequencing of the virus would be impossible, except as gross error or fraud. If you can’t find the culprit and you don’t know what he looks like, how can you describe him?
To bolster this point—in past articles, I’ve detailed how, in the cases of SARS and 2009 Swine Flu, the purported viruses seemed to disappear. That is, they couldn’t be found in patients. Yet, reported case numbers of the “virus epidemics” continued to expand. One very real possibility looms: the researchers never actually found, located, isolated, and identified these viruses in the first place. Therefore, any published genetic sequences of these viruses were, to put in kindly, entirely irrelevant.
And therefore, to infer from those genetic sequences that such chimerical viruses were actually bio-weapons…well, that would be miles off the mark.
Many people would turn purple and apoplectic at the idea that published genetic sequences could be con jobs, hustles, and giant errors. But very early on, in the 1980s, I discovered how researchers will toe the official line, out of fear. Imagine a mainstream researcher contacting the World Health Organization, or a premier medical journal, and saying: “Your genetic roadmap of Virus X…I’m not getting the same result. My map is completely different from yours. I’m not even sure I’m sequencing a virus. Will you examine my finding? We need more independent work. What the hell is going on?” Here today, gone tomorrow. That researcher would suddenly find himself out in the cold in his underwear. No perks, no publisher, no job, no reputation. And he knows this UP FRONT. So he keeps his mouth shut and swallows his objections. For instance, in 1987, I had a highly respected virologist tell me he KNEW there was a serious problem in calling HIV the cause of AIDS, but he and his colleagues were going to “take a pass on this one.” He saw the political landscape. He knew there was a rig-job in progress. The human implications of naming a meaningless item as the cause of illness and death? Did he even pause and think about that? Regardless, he shrugged and turned his attention to other matters. An overarching rule: the researchers who disagree with the forced consensus don’t get published in “respected journals,” so their colleagues and the public never hear about them.
Moving on—THE VIRUS is a fake propaganda idea that has traditionally been used to cover up vast crimes and the destruction of human life in ways that have nothing to do with germs. THE VIRUS is one of the greatest cover stories ever invented. I’ve explained how propaganda about viruses is made to stand in for corporate and government crimes that make people sick and kill them: contaminated water supplies; lack of basic sanitation; giant toxic agricultural farms; industrial poison-pollution; hunger; starvation; protein-calorie malnutrition; fertile farm land stolen from native people by corporations and governments; toxic medical drugs and vaccines; and now, in Wuhan and other Chinese cities, unprecedented mixtures of toxic air pollution, causing lung damage. The basic theme is: DON’T LOOK AT ALL THOSE CRIMES, JUST FOCUS ON THE VIRUS AS THE ONLY PROBLEM. This is sheer invention.
Next: in fake epidemics, case numbers are always inflated by the devious use of categories that label and count people who aren’t sick, will not get sick, will only experience something on the order of mild flu, or who are only numbers in computer-modeled predictions.
I documented the astounding fraud perpetrated by the CDC in 2009, when the overwhelming percentage of tissue samples from so-called Swine Flu patients revealed they didn’t have ANY KIND OF FLU. And the CDC went on to estimate there were 22 MILLION cases of Swine Flu in the US in 2009.
The most widely used tests used to diagnose and label people as “case numbers of the virus” and “sick” and “infected” are inherently flawed. For different reasons, the antibody and PCR tests do NOT prove that people are ill or are going to become ill. This fact, of course, leaves a gaping hole in the assessments of “epidemics.” It also forces patients into toxic treatments they do not need. It puts a potent fearful diagnosis in their minds that is entirely wrong.
There is now a rush to develop a new vaccine against the Chinese coronavirus. I’ve warned readers that at least two of these vaccine technologies—DNA and RNA vaccines—are experimental and have never been openly licensed for use on the public. Therefore, the population of Earth—if these vaccines are deployed—will unknowingly step up to the plate in a vast guinea-pig test. DNA vaccines alter the genetic makeup of recipients PERMANENTLY, in unpredictable ways. RNA vaccines carry the admitted risk of causing auto-immune reactions. Basically, this means the body would attack itself. The vaccine is the hammer in this dangerous “epidemic” stage play. It is one of the extreme payoffs for having fomented fear and the desire to “obey authorities.”
In this “epidemic” and past similar instances, friends and colleagues have sent assessments up the flagpole which are far different from mine. They are still my friends and colleagues. I make no attempt to stir conflict among us. We agree on many vital issues. We will continue to agree.
All right—that’s my snapshot. This is where I stand, for the present, on the China coronavirus situation. Every point I’ve made, in broad strokes, in this article, is explained more fully in my recent articles.
I raise one more question for your serious consideration. If highly toxic pollution in the air, in Chinese cities, is causing deep lung damage, and if the Chinese government is covering that up with a story about a virus—what is now happening to the millions of Chinese people locked down, with nowhere to go, trapped in those cities—breathing the air?
P.S. Several readers have sent me significant emails stating that Wuhan is a global center of 5G technology and deployment. I have written about the health dangers of 5G. Is this yet another non-coronavirus vector for disease and damage? It would certainly not surprise me. I have not had the time to look into this thoroughly. For the present, at least, I leave the job to others.
Well, I thought I was through writing this piece, but I need to make another crucial point. As you can see from the list of crimes I mentioned above, where corporations and governments are making people sick and killing them—and then using the cover story of a virus to hide their crimes—illness and death can come and do come from multiple causes. However, the public finds it hard to accept and understand this. Most people would rather seek out THE ONE THING that is the explanation. There is a deep psychological need to discover THE ONE. That is a reason why THE VIRUS cover story works so well. IT is portrayed as the single cause and the single evil. It is the psychological magnet to which all sorts of particles attach. This addiction has to be conquered. And this paragraph is a short version of what would be an 800-page book on the subject.
About the Author
Jon Rappoport is the author of three explosive collections, THE MATRIX REVEALED, EXIT FROM THE MATRIX, and POWER OUTSIDE THE MATRIX, Jon was a candidate for a US Congressional seat in the 29thDistrict of California. He maintains a consulting practice for private clients, the purpose of which is the expansion of personal creative power. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, he has worked as an investigative reporter for 30 years, writing articles on politics, medicine, and health for CBS Healthwatch, LA Weekly, Spin Magazine, Stern, and other newspapers and magazines in the US and Europe. Jon has delivered lectures and seminars on global politics, health, logic, and creative power to audiences around the world. You can sign up for his free emails at NoMoreFakeNews.com or OutsideTheRealityMachine.
(To read about Jon’s mega-collection, Exit From The Matrix, click here.)


wakingtimes--2020-02-05--Statins Trigger Brain Changes With Devastating Effects

Data from the CDC in 2017 show heart disease causes one death every 37 seconds in America and that it is the leading cause of death in the U.S .
It created a financial burden of $ 219 billion in 2014 and 2015 .
Every 40 seconds someone has a heart attack .
Those at higher risk are smokers and those who have high blood pressure , high blood cholesterol and/or diabetes .
Since researchers believed cholesterol levels contribute greatly to heart disease , pharmaceutical companies focused on developing a drug that might be marketed to millions when they first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to what is known as “ hardening of the arteries.
” After a historical journey beginning in the mid-20th century , the first statin drug was released in 1987 — lovastatin .
The way statin drugs work is by preventing a certain enzyme from carrying out its function in the body .
This was first tested with fungi broths and then later in animals , and in both cases it lowered plasma cholesterol .
Millions of people now take statins on the advice of their physicians with the hope of extending their life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One Johns Hopkins cardiologist explains a dangerous evolution of statin use : As mainstream medicine continues to prescribe statin medications to a growing number of patients whether they currently have cholesterol levels deemed higher than normal or not , others are warning this trend is likely placing more people at risk than it is helping .
As I have reported , a 2015 review of statin trials found that in primary prevention trials , the median postponement of death in those taking statins was just 3.2 days .
In exchange for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may experience heart damage and have an increased risk of dementia .
Dr. Beatrice Golomb is a professor of medicine at the University of California , San Diego , whose recent research has focused on statin use .
In her answer to a question by a Scientific American reader , she writes about how statins affect your neurological system and , more specifically , your brain : By 2016 , the recommendations for statins widened when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published new guidelines in which they indicated statins should be started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 75 who have at least one risk factor for heart disease .
This recommendation resulted in 35 million who are currently prescribed statin medications .
Golomb has found the drugs produce different effects based on a person ’ s medical history , the drug they are taking and the dose .
She ’ s found that while adverse drug reactions have been reported with statin use , there are not a lot of published studies having to do with mood and behavioral changes related to statin use .
In 12 case studies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statin use was begun and persisted or progressed as the drug was continued .
Reports of violent ideation , suicide , irritability and depression were resolved when the drug was discontinued .
A sample of the reports include : • Suicide after simvastatin was taken for 5 days • Depression in a woman in her 50s after taking simvastatin 10 mg for 2 weeks • Depression and aggression in a man in his 50s after taking atorvastatin 20 mg for 1 month • Suicide in a man in his 40s after taking atorvastatin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms included suicide attempts , cognitive compromise , nightmares and anxiety .
Golomb first suspected a connection between statins and mental health changes nearly 20 years ago .
She found more evidence in the literature than she anticipated .
She then conducted a study in Sweden , comparing the cholesterol levels of 250,000 to local crime records and commented to the BBC : While physiological changes are testable , psychological and personality changes are less objectively measured .
Results from one survey in 2016 demonstrated that despite media attention to normalize mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.K. with mental health issues did not seek help , mainly because they were embarrassed .
There is evidence to support that those with naturally low cholesterol may experience greater aggression and anger .
In a study of 4,852 children ages 6 to 16 , researchers found that those whose cholesterol was less than 145 mg/dL were three times more likely to be suspended from school than those whose levels were higher .
The researcher speculated the stress from being suspended may have reduced cholesterol concentrations .
However , other studies demonstrate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cholesterol levels .
Lowering cholesterol levels appears to affect serotonin levels in the brain as demonstrated in animal studies involving fruit flies and fish .
In the fish study , as cholesterol levels reduced , levels of serotonin altered , and the fish became more aggressive .
Golomb is convinced lowering cholesterol levels by using statins influences the way your brain functions .
However , she is more concerned about the lack of interest in the science community of the impact that seemingly ordinary drugs have on personality and aggression .
One pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue : The BBC reports the U.S. purchases 49,000 metric tonnes ( 54,013 tons ) of paracetamol ( acetaminophen ) every year , enough for each person to take 298 tablets in a year .
At the same time , Americans are spending an average of $ 1,200 per person on prescription drugs .
As people get older , the dependence on drugs may get even worse .
One of the side effects of statin medications is that they deplete your body of coenzyme Q10 ( CoQ10 ) .
This might explain some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by those taking the medication .
As early as 2002 it was strongly suggested that the FDA should issue a black box warning to advise patients and physicians of the depletion of CoQ10 , but in 2014 the FDA decided against it .
CoQ10 is important because it can help manage heart failure .
When taking statins , you may find yourself dealing with a reduction in vitamin K2 and , by extension , a higher risk of osteoporosis , brain disease and inappropriate calcification throughout the body .
The use of statins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neurodegenerative diseases , cataracts and musculoskeletal disorders .
While the FDA reports liver complications are rare , one physician ’ s search of the FDA ’ s Adverse Event Reporting System ( FAERS ) found 5,405 people who reported hepatitis or liver function abnormalities that were associated with only two different statin medications between 2006 and 2013 .
Researchers also found that those taking statins have a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes .
In one published study , 22 professional athletes with familial hypercholesterolemia were followed for eight years and treated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only six tolerated at least one drug .
In only three of the six could training performance continue without limitation .
Rising Number of Seniors Taking Too Many Prescriptions In the U.K. more than 10 % of the general population over age 65 takes at least eight prescribed medications every week .
The New York Times reports the average person in their mid- to late 60s in the U.S. takes 15 prescription drugs each year , which doesn ’ t consider the number of over-the-counter products they might also be taking .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polypharmacy , which is common among the elderly and especially those in nursing homes .
Polypharmacy may increase hospitalizations with a high number of complications , increased rates of death and excessive health care costs .
One of the hidden dangers of taking drugs with significant side effects , such as statins , is that one drug is often prescribed in order to take care of the side effects of another .
Drug interactions can then cause hospitalization and sometimes the interactions may lead to death .
Consider using simple strategies to normalize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total cholesterol measurement has little benefit in evaluating your risk for heart disease unless the number is over 300 .
In some instances , high cholesterol may indicate a problem , provided it ’ s your LDL or triglycerides and you have low HDL .
A better evaluation of your risk of heart disease are the following two ratios in combination with other lifestyle factors , such as your iron level and diet : • HDL/Cholesterol ratio — Divide your HDL level by your cholesterol .
This ratio should ideally be above 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triglyceride level by your HDL .
This ratio should ideally be below 2 You have control over your health and may protect your heart and lower your risk of heart disease by following suggestions affecting your lifestyle and exposure to environmental toxins .
In my article , “ Cholesterol Managers Want to Double Statin Prescriptions , ” I share a list of suggestions to help minimize your toxic exposure and improve your body ’ s ability to maintain good heart health .
Additionally , in my article “ Nearly Half of American Adults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional strategies you may use to improve microcirculation in your heart .
I also talk about mitochondrial function and insulin resistance , which are related to strong heart health .

Statins Trigger Brain Changes With Devastating Effects
Dr. Mercola, Guest
Waking Times
Data from the CDC in 2017 show heart disease causes one death every 37 seconds in America and that it is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It created a financial burden of $219 billion in 2014 and 2015. Every 40 seconds someone has a heart attack. Those at higher risk are smokers and those who have high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and/or diabetes.
Since researchers believed cholesterol levels contribute greatly to heart disease, pharmaceutical companies focused on developing a drug that might be marketed to millions when they first began searching for a “cure” to what is known as “hardening of the arteries.” After a historical journey beginning in the mid-20th century, the first statin drug was released in 1987 — lovastatin.
The way statin drugs work is by preventing a certain enzyme from carrying out its function in the body. This was first tested with fungi broths and then later in animals, and in both cases it lowered plasma cholesterol. Millions of people now take statins on the advice of their physicians with the hope of extending their life and reducing their risk of heart disease. One Johns Hopkins cardiologist explains a dangerous evolution of statin use:
“Traditionally, statins were viewed as purely cholesterol-lowering drugs. So it made sense just to use them for people with high cholesterol. But we’ve learned that they also benefit people with lower levels of cholesterol who are at a high risk of heart disease. So we now think of statins as risk-reducing drugs.”
As mainstream medicine continues to prescribe statin medications to a growing number of patients whether they currently have cholesterol levels deemed higher than normal or not, others are warning this trend is likely placing more people at risk than it is helping.
As I have reported, a 2015 review of statin trials found that in primary prevention trials, the median postponement of death in those taking statins was just 3.2 days. In exchange for an additional 3.2 days, those taking statins may experience heart damage and have an increased risk of dementia.
Do You Experience Statin Brain?
Dr. Beatrice Golomb is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, whose recent research has focused on statin use. In her answer to a question by a Scientific American reader, she writes about how statins affect your neurological system and, more specifically, your brain:
“Between 2003 and 2012 roughly one in four Americans aged 40 and older were taking a cholesterol-lowering medication, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But studies show that statins can influence our sleep and behavior — and perhaps even change the course of neurodegenerative conditions, including dementia. In 2015, my colleagues and I observed that women taking statins, on average, showed increased aggression; men typically showed less, possibly because of reduced testosterone levels. Some men in our study did experience a marked increase in aggression, which was correlated with worsening sleep.”
By 2016, the recommendations for statins widened when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published new guidelines in which they indicated statins should be started in people between the ages of 40 and 75 who have at least one risk factor for heart disease. This recommendation resulted in 35 million who are currently prescribed statin medications.
Golomb has found the drugs produce different effects based on a person’s medical history, the drug they are taking and the dose. She’s found that while adverse drug reactions have been reported with statin use, there are not a lot of published studies having to do with mood and behavioral changes related to statin use.
In 12 case studies, Golomb found changes that started after statin use was begun and persisted or progressed as the drug was continued. Reports of violent ideation, suicide, irritability and depression were resolved when the drug was discontinued. A sample of the reports include:
Suicide after simvastatin was taken for 5 days
Depression in a woman in her 50s after taking simvastatin 10 mg for 2 weeks
Depression and aggression in a man in his 50s after taking atorvastatin 20 mg for 1 month
Suicide in a man in his 40s after taking atorvastatin 10 mg for several months
Other reported symptoms included suicide attempts, cognitive compromise, nightmares and anxiety. Golomb first suspected a connection between statins and mental health changes nearly 20 years ago. She found more evidence in the literature than she anticipated. She then conducted a study in Sweden, comparing the cholesterol levels of 250,000 to local crime records and commented to the BBC:
“There are lines of evidence converging. Even adjusting for confounding factors, it was still the case that people with lower cholesterol at baseline were significantly more likely to be arrested for violent crimes.”
Science Ignoring Impact of Drugs on Personality Change
While physiological changes are testable, psychological and personality changes are less objectively measured. Results from one survey in 2016 demonstrated that despite media attention to normalize mental health issues, 12 million adults in the U.K. with mental health issues did not seek help, mainly because they were embarrassed.
There is evidence to support that those with naturally low cholesterol may experience greater aggression and anger. In a study of 4,852 children ages 6 to 16, researchers found that those whose cholesterol was less than 145 mg/dL were three times more likely to be suspended from school than those whose levels were higher.
The researcher speculated the stress from being suspended may have reduced cholesterol concentrations. However, other studies demonstrate that stress increases, rather than reduces, cholesterol levels. Lowering cholesterol levels appears to affect serotonin levels in the brain as demonstrated in animal studies involving fruit flies and fish.
In the fish study, as cholesterol levels reduced, levels of serotonin altered, and the fish became more aggressive. Golomb is convinced lowering cholesterol levels by using statins influences the way your brain functions.
However, she is more concerned about the lack of interest in the science community of the impact that seemingly ordinary drugs have on personality and aggression. One pain researcher from Ohio University also noticed this issue:
“There is a remarkable gap in the research actually, when it comes to the effects of medication on personality and behaviour. We know a lot about the physiological effects of these drugs – whether they have physical side effects or not, you know. But we don’t understand how they influence human behaviour.”
The BBC reports the U.S. purchases 49,000 metric tonnes (54,013 tons) of paracetamol (acetaminophen) every year, enough for each person to take 298 tablets in a year. At the same time, Americans are spending an average of $1,200 per person on prescription drugs. As people get older, the dependence on drugs may get even worse.
Statins Increase Your Risk of Health Problems
One of the side effects of statin medications is that they deplete your body of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This might explain some of the devastating, long-term results experienced by those taking the medication. As early as 2002 it was strongly suggested that the FDA should issue a black box warning to advise patients and physicians of the depletion of CoQ10, but in 2014 the FDA decided against it.
CoQ10 is important because it can help manage heart failure. When taking statins, you may find yourself dealing with a reduction in vitamin K2 and, by extension, a higher risk of osteoporosis, brain disease and inappropriate calcification throughout the body.
The use of statins also comes with an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases, cataracts and musculoskeletal disorders. While the FDA reports liver complications are rare, one physician’s search of the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) found 5,405 people who reported hepatitis or liver function abnormalities that were associated with only two different statin medications between 2006 and 2013.
Researchers also found that those taking statins have a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. In one published study, 22 professional athletes with familial hypercholesterolemia were followed for eight years and treated with different statins. Of the 22, only six tolerated at least one drug. In only three of the six could training performance continue without limitation.
Rising Number of Seniors Taking Too Many Prescriptions
In the U.K. more than 10% of the general population over age 65 takes at least eight prescribed medications every week. The New York Times reports the average person in their mid- to late 60s in the U.S. takes 15 prescription drugs each year, which doesn’t consider the number of over-the-counter products they might also be taking.
The use of multiple prescription drugs is called polypharmacy, which is common among the elderly and especially those in nursing homes. Polypharmacy may increase hospitalizations with a high number of complications, increased rates of death and excessive health care costs.
One of the hidden dangers of taking drugs with significant side effects, such as statins, is that one drug is often prescribed in order to take care of the side effects of another. Drug interactions can then cause hospitalization and sometimes the interactions may lead to death.
Simple Strategies to Normalize Your Cholesterol Levels
Consider using simple strategies to normalize your cholesterol levels. I believe a total cholesterol measurement has little benefit in evaluating your risk for heart disease unless the number is over 300.
In some instances, high cholesterol may indicate a problem, provided it’s your LDL or triglycerides and you have low HDL. A better evaluation of your risk of heart disease are the following two ratios in combination with other lifestyle factors, such as your iron level and diet:
HDL/Cholesterol ratio — Divide your HDL level by your cholesterol. This ratio should ideally be above 24 percent
Triglyceride/HDL ratio — Divide your triglyceride level by your HDL. This ratio should ideally be below 2
You have control over your health and may protect your heart and lower your risk of heart disease by following suggestions affecting your lifestyle and exposure to environmental toxins. In my article, “Cholesterol Managers Want to Double Statin Prescriptions,” I share a list of suggestions to help minimize your toxic exposure and improve your body’s ability to maintain good heart health.
Additionally, in my article “Nearly Half of American Adults Have Cardiovascular Disease,” I summarize additional strategies you may use to improve microcirculation in your heart. I also talk about mitochondrial function and insulin resistance, which are related to strong heart health.


wakingtimes--2020-02-05--A Bio-Artificial Kidney Is Being Developed To End The Need For Dialysis

Roughly two million people around the world are being treated for end-stage renal disease ( ESRD ) , which has led to an urgent shortage of kidneys for transplant .
In 2016 , there were only 21,000 donor kidneys available for transplant in the US , but a waiting list of nearly 100,000 , resulting in a wait time of five to ten years .
The Kidney Project is a national network that has been cooperating to develop an implantable bio-artificial kidney that could eliminate the need for dialysis .
During a presentation at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team announced that UC San Francisco scientists were able to implant a prototype kidney bioreactor containing functional human kidney cells into pigs without causing any harm to the test subjects .
Kidney Project co-lead Shuvo Roy of the UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine said that this is a key milestone in the development of the technology .
“ This is the first demonstration that kidney cells can be implanted successfully in a large animal without immunosuppression and remain healthy enough to perform their function .
This is a key milestone for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can now focus on scaling up the bioreactor and combining it with the blood filtration component of the artificial kidney , ” Roy said .
The device that is being developed by The Kidney Project contains a blood filtration system called the hemofilter , which removes toxins from the blood by passing it through silicon membranes .
The device also contains a bioreactor , which contains cultured human kidney cells that act like an actual human kidney .
The Kidney Project ’ s hemofiltration system is currently waiting for the FDA to approve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Roy said that the team is making progress , but they still have a long way to go .
“ Advancing a complex cell therapy like this into the clinic will not be a trivial task — for instance , it will require substantial investments in cell production and characterization in controlled GMP facilities to avoid any possibility of contamination .
Now we ’ ve confirmed that we ’ re on the right track to move forward with these efforts , ” Roy said .
John Vibes is an author and journalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .

A Bio-Artificial Kidney Is Being Developed To End The Need For Dialysis
John Vibes, Truth Theory
Waking Times
Roughly two million people around the world are being treated for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which has led to an urgent shortage of kidneys for transplant. In 2016, there were only 21,000 donor kidneys available for transplant in the US, but a waiting list of nearly 100,000, resulting in a wait time of five to ten years.
The Kidney Project is a national network that has been cooperating to develop an implantable bio-artificial kidney that could eliminate the need for dialysis.
During a presentation at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week in November of 2019, the team announced that UC San Francisco scientists were able to implant a prototype kidney bioreactor containing functional human kidney cells into pigs without causing any harm to the test subjects.
Kidney Project co-lead Shuvo Roy of the UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine said that this is a key milestone in the development of the technology.
“This is the first demonstration that kidney cells can be implanted successfully in a large animal without immunosuppression and remain healthy enough to perform their function. This is a key milestone for us. Based on these results, we can now focus on scaling up the bioreactor and combining it with the blood filtration component of the artificial kidney,” Roy said.
The device that is being developed by The Kidney Project contains a blood filtration system called the hemofilter, which removes toxins from the blood by passing it through silicon membranes. The device also contains a bioreactor, which contains cultured human kidney cells that act like an actual human kidney.
The Kidney Project’s hemofiltration system is currently waiting for the FDA to approve a clinical trial to evaluate its safety.
Roy said that the team is making progress, but they still have a long way to go.
“Advancing a complex cell therapy like this into the clinic will not be a trivial task — for instance, it will require substantial investments in cell production and characterization in controlled GMP facilities to avoid any possibility of contamination. Now we’ve confirmed that we’re on the right track to move forward with these efforts,” Roy said.
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.