consciouslifenews--2020-09-30--The Election Has Already Been Hijacked and the Winner Decided: ‘We the People’ Lose

Republicans and Democrats alike fear that the other party will attempt to hijack this election .
President Trump is convinced that mail-in ballots are a scam except in Florida , where it ’ s safe to vote by mail because of its “ great Republican governor.
” The FBI is worried about foreign hackers continuing to target and exploit vulnerabilities in the nation ’ s electoral system , sowing distrust about the parties , the process , and the outcome .
I , on the other hand , am not overly worried : after all , the voting booths have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comprised of Republicans and Democrats who are determined to retain power at all costs .
The outcome is a foregone conclusion : the Deep State will win and “ we the people ” will lose .
The damage has already been done .
The Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) , which has been tasked with helping to “ secure ” the elections and protect the nation against cyberattacks , is not exactly an agency known for its adherence to freedom principles .
After all , this is the agency largely responsible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police state .
Since its creation , the DHS has ushered in the domestic use of surveillance drones , expanded the reach of fusion centers , stockpiled an alarming amount of ammunition ( including hollow-point bullets ) , urged Americans to become snitches through a “ see something , say something ” campaign , overseen the fumbling antics of TSA agents everywhere , militarized the nation ’ s police , spied on activists and veterans , distributed license plate readers and cell phone trackers to law enforcement agencies , contracted to build detention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns in American cities , conducted virtual strip searches of airline passengers , established Constitution-free border zones , funded city-wide surveillance cameras , and undermined the Fourth Amendment at every turn .
So , no , I ’ m not losing a night ’ s sleep over the thought that this election might by any more rigged than it already is .
And I ’ m not holding my breath in the hopes that the winner of this year ’ s popularity contest will save us from government surveillance , weaponized drones , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team raids , asset forfeiture schemes , overcriminalization , profit-driven private prisons , graft , and corruption , or any of the other evils that masquerade as official government business these days .
You see , after years of trying to wake Americans up to the reality that there is no political savior who will save us from the police state , I ’ ve come to realize that Americans want to engage in the reassurance ritual of voting .
They want to believe the fantasy that politics matters .
They want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference between the Republicans and Democrats ( there ’ s not ) .
Some will swear that Donald Trump has been an improvement on Barack Obama ( he has not ) .
Others are convinced that Joe Biden ’ s values are different from Donald Trump ’ s ( with both of them , money talks ) .
Most of all , voters want to buy into the fantasy that when they elect a president , they ’ re getting someone who truly represents the citizenry rather than the Deep State ( in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American police state , an elite group of wealthy donors is calling the shots in cooperation with a political elite ) .
The sad truth is that it doesn ’ t matter who wins the White House because they all work for the same boss : Corporate America .
Understanding this , many corporations hedge their bets on who will win the White House by splitting their donations between Democratic and Republican candidates .
Politics is a game , a joke , a hustle , a con , a distraction , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many devout Americans , a religion .
It is a political illusion aimed at persuading the citizenry that we are free , that our vote counts , and that we actually have some control over the government when in fact , we are prisoners of a Corporate Elite .
In other words , it ’ s a sophisticated ruse aimed at keeping us divided and fighting over two parties whose priorities , more often than not , are exactly the same so that we don ’ t join forces and do what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to throw the whole lot out and start over .
It ’ s no secret that both parties support the endless war , engage in out-of-control spending , ignore the citizenry ’ s basic rights , have no respect for the rule of law , are bought and paid for by Big Business , care most about their own power , and have a long record of expanding government and shrinking liberty .
Most of all , both parties enjoy an intimate , incestuous history with each other and with the moneyed elite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jabs the candidates ' volley at each other for the benefit of the cameras , they ’ re a relatively chummy bunch away from the spotlight .
Moreover , despite Congress ’ so-called political gridlock , our elected officials seem to have no trouble finding common ground when it ’ s time to collectively kowtow to the megacorporations , lobbyists , defense contractors , and other special interest groups to whom they have pledged their true allegiance .
So don ’ t be fooled by the smear campaigns and name-calling or drawn into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re just useful tactics that have been proven to engage voters and increase voter turnout while keeping the citizenry at each other ’ s throats .
It used to be that the cogs , wheels , and gear shifts in the government machinery worked to keep the republic running smoothly .
However , without fully realizing it , the mechanism has changed .
Its purpose is no longer to keep our republic running smoothly .
On the contrary , this particular contraption ’ s purpose is to keep the Deep State in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a corrupt part of the whole .
Just consider how insidious , incestuous , and beholden to the corporate elite the various “ parts ” of the mechanism have become .
Congress .
Perhaps the most notorious offenders and most obvious culprits in the creation of the corporate-state , Congress has proven itself to be both inept and avaricious , oblivious champions of an authoritarian system that is systematically dismantling their constituents ’ fundamental rights .
Long before they ’ re elected , Congressmen are trained to dance to the tune of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they spend two-thirds of their time in office raising money .
As Reuters reports , “ For many lawmakers , the daily routine in Washington involves fundraising as much as legislating .
The culture of nonstop political campaigning shapes the rhythms of daily life in Congress , as well as the landscape around the Capitol .
It also means that lawmakers often spend more time listening to the concerns of the wealthy than anyone else.
” The President .
What Americans want in a president and what they need are two very different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president is an exercise in branding , marketing , and creating alternate realities for the consumer—a.k.a.
, the citizenry—that allows them to buy into a fantasy about life in America that is utterly divorced from our increasingly grim reality .
Take President Trump , for instance , who got elected by promising to drain the swamp in Washington DC .
Instead of putting an end to the corruption , however , Trump has paved the way for lobbyists , corporations , the military-industrial complex , and the rest of the Deep State ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floor Group ” ) to feast on the carcass of the dying American republic .
The lesson : to be a successful president , it doesn ’ t matter whether you keep your campaign promises , sell the American people to the highest bidder , or march in lockstep with the Corporate State as long as you keep telling people what they most want to hear .
The Supreme Court .
The U.S. Supreme Court—once the last refuge of justice , the one governmental body really capable of rolling back the slowly emerging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the American police state , absolving government and corporate officials of their crimes while relentlessly punishing the average American for exercising his or her rights .
Like the rest of the government , the Court has routinely prioritized profit , security , and convenience over the basic rights of the citizenry .
Indeed , law professor Erwin Chemerinsky makes a compelling case that the Supreme Court , whose “ justices have overwhelmingly come from positions of privilege , ” almost unerringly throughout its history sides with the wealthy , the privileged , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course , this triumvirate of total control would be completely ineffective without a propaganda machine provided by the world ’ s largest corporations .
Besides shoveling drivel down our throats at every possible moment , the so-called news agencies which are supposed to act as bulwarks against government propaganda have instead become the mouthpieces of the state .
The pundits which pollute our airwaves are at best court jesters and at worst propagandists for the false reality created by the American government .
When you have internet and media giants such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Turner Broadcasting , Thomson Reuters , Comcast , Time Warner , Viacom , Public Radio International , and The Washington Post Company donating to political candidates , you no longer have an independent media—what we used to refer to as the “ fourth estate ” —that can be trusted to hold the government accountable .
The American People .
“ We the people ” now belong to a permanent underclass in America .
It doesn ’ t matter what you call us—chattel , slaves , worker bees , it ’ s all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to march in lockstep with and submit to the will of the state in all matters , public and private .
Unfortunately , through our complicity in matters large and small , we have allowed an out-of-control corporate-state apparatus to take over every element of American society .
The game is rigged , and “ we the people ” keep getting dealt the same losing hand .
The people dealing the cards—the politicians , the corporations , the judges , the prosecutors , the police , the bureaucrats , the military , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern , and that is to maintain their power and control over the citizenry while milking us of our money and possessions .
It really doesn ’ t matter what you call them—Republicans , Democrats , the 1 % , the elite , the controllers , the masterminds , the shadow government , the police state , the surveillance state , the military-industrial complex—so long as you understand that while they are dealing the cards , the deck will always be stacked in their favor .
As I make clear in my book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American People , our failure to remain informed about what is taking place in our government , to know and exercise our rights , to vocally protest , to demand accountability on the part of our government representatives , and at a minimum to care about the plight of our fellow Americans has been our downfall .
Now we find ourselves once again caught up in the spectacle of another presidential election , and once again the majority of Americans are acting as if this election will make a difference and bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss will be different from the old boss .
When in doubt , just remember what the astute commentator George Carlin had to say about the matter : The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice .
You don ’ t .
You have no choice .
You have owners .
They own you .
They own everything .
They own all the important land .
They own and control the corporations .
They ’ ve long since bought and paid for the Senate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city halls .
They got the judges in their back pockets and they own all the big media companies , so they control just about all of the news and information you get to hear .
They got you by the balls .
They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying .
Lobbying to get what they want .
Well , we know what they want .
They want more for themselves and less for everybody else , but I ’ ll tell you what they don ’ t want .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens capable of critical thinking .
They don ’ t want well-informed , well-educated people capable of critical thinking .
They ’ re not interested in that .
That doesn ’ t help them .
That ’ s against their interests .
They want obedient workers .
Obedient workers , people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork… .
It ’ s a big club and you ai n't in it .
You and I are not in the big club .
…The table is tilted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nobody seems to notice… .
Nobody seems to care .
That ’ s what the owners count on… .
It ’ s called the American Dream , 'cause you have to be asleep to believe it .

“Free election of masters does not abolish the masters or the slaves.” ― Herbert Marcuse
Republicans and Democrats alike fear that the other party will attempt to hijack this election.
President Trump is convinced that mail-in ballots are a scam except in Florida, where it’s safe to vote by mail because of its “great Republican governor.”
The FBI is worried about foreign hackers continuing to target and exploit vulnerabilities in the nation’s electoral system, sowing distrust about the parties, the process, and the outcome.
I, on the other hand, am not overly worried: after all, the voting booths have already been hijacked by a political elite comprised of Republicans and Democrats who are determined to retain power at all costs.
The outcome is a foregone conclusion: the Deep State will win and “we the people” will lose.
The damage has already been done.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has been tasked with helping to “secure” the elections and protect the nation against cyberattacks, is not exactly an agency known for its adherence to freedom principles.
After all, this is the agency largely responsible for turning the American republic into a police state. Since its creation, the DHS has ushered in the domestic use of surveillance drones, expanded the reach of fusion centers, stockpiled an alarming amount of ammunition (including hollow-point bullets), urged Americans to become snitches through a “see something, say something” campaign, overseen the fumbling antics of TSA agents everywhere, militarized the nation’s police, spied on activists and veterans, distributed license plate readers and cell phone trackers to law enforcement agencies, contracted to build detention camps, carried out military drills and lockdowns in American cities, conducted virtual strip searches of airline passengers, established Constitution-free border zones, funded city-wide surveillance cameras, and undermined the Fourth Amendment at every turn.
So, no, I’m not losing a night’s sleep over the thought that this election might by any more rigged than it already is.
And I’m not holding my breath in the hopes that the winner of this year’s popularity contest will save us from government surveillance, weaponized drones, militarized police, endless wars, SWAT team raids, asset forfeiture schemes, overcriminalization, profit-driven private prisons, graft, and corruption, or any of the other evils that masquerade as official government business these days.
You see, after years of trying to wake Americans up to the reality that there is no political savior who will save us from the police state, I’ve come to realize that Americans want to engage in the reassurance ritual of voting.
They want to believe the fantasy that politics matters.
They want to be persuaded that there’s a difference between the Republicans and Democrats (there’s not).
Some will swear that Donald Trump has been an improvement on Barack Obama (he has not).
Others are convinced that Joe Biden’s values are different from Donald Trump’s (with both of them, money talks).
Most of all, voters want to buy into the fantasy that when they elect a president, they’re getting someone who truly represents the citizenry rather than the Deep State (in fact, in the oligarchy that is the American police state, an elite group of wealthy donors is calling the shots in cooperation with a political elite).
The sad truth is that it doesn’t matter who wins the White House because they all work for the same boss: Corporate America. Understanding this, many corporations hedge their bets on who will win the White House by splitting their donations between Democratic and Republican candidates.
Politics is a game, a joke, a hustle, a con, a distraction, a spectacle, a sport, and for many devout Americans, a religion. It is a political illusion aimed at persuading the citizenry that we are free, that our vote counts, and that we actually have some control over the government when in fact, we are prisoners of a Corporate Elite.
In other words, it’s a sophisticated ruse aimed at keeping us divided and fighting over two parties whose priorities, more often than not, are exactly the same so that we don’t join forces and do what the Declaration of Independence suggests, which is to throw the whole lot out and start over.
It’s no secret that both parties support the endless war, engage in out-of-control spending, ignore the citizenry’s basic rights, have no respect for the rule of law, are bought and paid for by Big Business, care most about their own power, and have a long record of expanding government and shrinking liberty. Most of all, both parties enjoy an intimate, incestuous history with each other and with the moneyed elite that rule this country.
Despite the jabs the candidates' volley at each other for the benefit of the cameras, they’re a relatively chummy bunch away from the spotlight. Moreover, despite Congress’ so-called political gridlock, our elected officials seem to have no trouble finding common ground when it’s time to collectively kowtow to the megacorporations, lobbyists, defense contractors, and other special interest groups to whom they have pledged their true allegiance.
So don’t be fooled by the smear campaigns and name-calling or drawn into their divide-and-conquer politics of hate. They’re just useful tactics that have been proven to engage voters and increase voter turnout while keeping the citizenry at each other’s throats.
It’s all a grand illusion.
It used to be that the cogs, wheels, and gear shifts in the government machinery worked to keep the republic running smoothly. However, without fully realizing it, the mechanism has changed. Its purpose is no longer to keep our republic running smoothly. On the contrary, this particular contraption’s purpose is to keep the Deep State in power. Its various parts are already a corrupt part of the whole.
Just consider how insidious, incestuous, and beholden to the corporate elite the various “parts” of the mechanism have become.
Congress. Perhaps the most notorious offenders and most obvious culprits in the creation of the corporate-state, Congress has proven itself to be both inept and avaricious, oblivious champions of an authoritarian system that is systematically dismantling their constituents’ fundamental rights. Long before they’re elected, Congressmen are trained to dance to the tune of their wealthy benefactors, so much so that they spend two-thirds of their time in office raising money. As Reuters reports, “For many lawmakers, the daily routine in Washington involves fundraising as much as legislating. The culture of nonstop political campaigning shapes the rhythms of daily life in Congress, as well as the landscape around the Capitol. It also means that lawmakers often spend more time listening to the concerns of the wealthy than anyone else.”
The President. What Americans want in a president and what they need are two very different things. The making of a popular president is an exercise in branding, marketing, and creating alternate realities for the consumer—a.k.a., the citizenry—that allows them to buy into a fantasy about life in America that is utterly divorced from our increasingly grim reality. Take President Trump, for instance, who got elected by promising to drain the swamp in Washington DC. Instead of putting an end to the corruption, however, Trump has paved the way for lobbyists, corporations, the military-industrial complex, and the rest of the Deep State (also referred to as “The 7th Floor Group”) to feast on the carcass of the dying American republic. The lesson: to be a successful president, it doesn’t matter whether you keep your campaign promises, sell the American people to the highest bidder, or march in lockstep with the Corporate State as long as you keep telling people what they most want to hear.
The Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court—once the last refuge of justice, the one governmental body really capable of rolling back the slowly emerging tyranny enveloping America—has instead become the champion of the American police state, absolving government and corporate officials of their crimes while relentlessly punishing the average American for exercising his or her rights. Like the rest of the government, the Court has routinely prioritized profit, security, and convenience over the basic rights of the citizenry. Indeed, law professor Erwin Chemerinsky makes a compelling case that the Supreme Court, whose “justices have overwhelmingly come from positions of privilege,” almost unerringly throughout its history sides with the wealthy, the privileged, and the powerful.
The Media. Of course, this triumvirate of total control would be completely ineffective without a propaganda machine provided by the world’s largest corporations. Besides shoveling drivel down our throats at every possible moment, the so-called news agencies which are supposed to act as bulwarks against government propaganda have instead become the mouthpieces of the state. The pundits which pollute our airwaves are at best court jesters and at worst propagandists for the false reality created by the American government. When you have internet and media giants such as Google, NBC Universal, News Corporation, Turner Broadcasting, Thomson Reuters, Comcast, Time Warner, Viacom, Public Radio International, and The Washington Post Company donating to political candidates, you no longer have an independent media—what we used to refer to as the “fourth estate”—that can be trusted to hold the government accountable.
The American People. “We the people” now belong to a permanent underclass in America. It doesn’t matter what you call us—chattel, slaves, worker bees, it’s all the same—what matters is that we are expected to march in lockstep with and submit to the will of the state in all matters, public and private. Unfortunately, through our complicity in matters large and small, we have allowed an out-of-control corporate-state apparatus to take over every element of American society.
We’re playing against a stacked deck.
The game is rigged, and “we the people” keep getting dealt the same losing hand. The people dealing the cards—the politicians, the corporations, the judges, the prosecutors, the police, the bureaucrats, the military, the media, etc.—have only one prevailing concern, and that is to maintain their power and control over the citizenry while milking us of our money and possessions.
It really doesn’t matter what you call them—Republicans, Democrats, the 1%, the elite, the controllers, the masterminds, the shadow government, the police state, the surveillance state, the military-industrial complex—so long as you understand that while they are dealing the cards, the deck will always be stacked in their favor.
As I make clear in my book, Battlefield America: The War on the American People, our failure to remain informed about what is taking place in our government, to know and exercise our rights, to vocally protest, to demand accountability on the part of our government representatives, and at a minimum to care about the plight of our fellow Americans has been our downfall.
Now we find ourselves once again caught up in the spectacle of another presidential election, and once again the majority of Americans are acting as if this election will make a difference and bring about change. As if the new boss will be different from the old boss.
When in doubt, just remember what the astute commentator George Carlin had to say about the matter:


consciouslifenews--2020-09-30--Former Chief Science Officer for Pfizer Says “Second Wave” Faked on False-Positive COVID Tests, “Pan

Former Chief Science Officer for Pfizer Says “Second Wave” Faked on False-Positive COVID Tests, “Pandemic is Over”

In a stunning development , a former Chief Science Officer for the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer says “ there is no science to suggest a second wave should happen.
” The “ Big Pharma ” insider asserts that false-positive results from inherently unreliable COVID tests are being used to manufacture a “ second wave ” based on “ new cases.
” Dr. Mike Yeadon , a former Vice President and Chief Science Officer for Pfizer for 16 years , says that half or even “ almost all ” of tests for COVID are false positives .
Dr. Yeadon also argues that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much lower than previously thought , and may have been reached in many countries already .
In an interview last week Dr. Yeadon was asked : Even more significantly , even if all positives were to be correct , Dr. Yeadon said that given the “ shape ” of all important indicators in a worldwide pandemic , such as hospitalizations , ICU utilization , and deaths , “ the pandemic is fundamentally over.
” Yeadon said in the interview : In a paper published this month , which was co-authored by Yeadon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Likely is a Second Wave ?
” , the scientists write : In the data for UK , Sweden , the US , and the world , it can be seen that in all cases , deaths were on the rise in March through mid or late April , then began tapering off in a smooth slope which flattened around the end of June and continues to today .
The case rates , however , based on testing , rise and swing upwards and downwards wildly .
Media messaging in the US is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second wave.
” Survival Rate of COVID Now Estimated to be 99.8 % , Similar to Flu , Prior T-Cell Immunity The survival rate of COVID-19 has been upgraded since May to 99.8 % of infections .
This comes close to ordinary flu , the survival rate of which is 99.9 % .
Although COVID can have serious after-effects , so can the flu or any respiratory illness .
The present survival rate is far higher than initial grim guesses in March and April , cited by Dr. Anthony Fauci , of 94 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadlier .
The Infection Fatality Rate ( IFR ) value accepted by Yeadon in the paper is .26 % .
The survival rate of a disease is 100 % minus the IFR .
Dr. Yeadon pointed out that the “ novel ” COVID-19 contagion is novel only in the sense that it is a new type of coronavirus .
But , he said , there are presently four strains which circulate freely throughout the population , most often linked to the common cold .
The scientists argue that much of the population already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , some level of “ T-cell ” immunity from exposure to other related coronaviruses , which have been circulating long before COVID-19 .
Introducing the idea that some prior immunity to COVID-19 already existed , the author of “ How Likely is a Second Wave ?
” writes : They go on to say that , because of this prior resistance , only 15-25 % of a population being infected may be sufficient to reach herd immunity : In the US , accepting a death toll of 200,000 , and a survival rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for every person who has died , there would be about 400 people who had been infected , and lived .
This would translate to around 80 million Americans or 27 % of the population .
This touches Yeadon 's and his colleagues ' threshold for herd immunity .
Of the PCR test , the prevalent COVID test used around the world , the authors write : The authors explain that what the PCR test actually measures is “ simply the presence of partial RNA sequences present in the intact virus , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead virus which can not make the subject sick , and can not be transmitted , and can not make anyone else sick .
Overall , Dr. Yeadon builds the case that any “ second wave ” of COVID , and any government case for lockdowns , given the well-known principles of epidemiology , will be entirely manufactured .
In Boston this month , a lab suspended doing coronavirus testing after 400 false positives were discovered .
An analysis of PCR-based tests at medical website medrxiv.org states : University of Oxford Professor Carl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Evidence-Based Medicine , writes in a July article “ How Many COVID Diagnoses Are False Positives ?
” : Professor Heneghan 's scientific article on the topic is “ Virological characterization of COVID-19 patients that test re-positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR.
” Of course , the most famous incidence of PCR test unreliability was when the President of Tanzania revealed to the world that he had covertly sent samples from a goat , a sheep , and a pawpaw fruit to a COVID testing lab .
They all came back positive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Sweden discovered 3700 false COVID positives from test kits made by China 's BGI Genomics .
The kits were approved in March by the FDA for use in the US .
Second Waves of Coronaviruses Not Normal Dr. Yeadon challenged the idea that all pandemics take place in subsequent waves , citing two other coronavirus outbreaks , the SARS virus in 2003 , and MERS in 2012 .
What may seem like two waves can actually be two single waves occurring in different geographical regions .
They say data gathered from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreaks support their contention .
In the case of the MERS : In the interview , when questioned about the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918 , which came in successive waves during World War I , Yeadon pointed out that this was an entirely different kind of virus , not in the coronavirus family .
Others have blamed general early century malnutrition and unsanitary conditions .
World War I soldiers , hard hit , lived in cold mud and conditions the worst imaginable for immune resistance .
Another argument made by Yeadon in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been no difference in outcomes related to lockdowns .
Mild-Mannered Yeadon Demolishes Man Who Started It All , Professor Neil Ferguson The former Pfizer executive and scientist singles out one former colleague for a withering rebuke for his role in the pandemic , Professor Neil Ferguson .
Ferguson taught at Imperial College while Yeadon was affiliated .
Ferguson 's computer model provided the rationale for governments to launch draconian orders which turned free societies into virtual prisons overnight .
Over what is now estimated by the CDC to be a 99.8 % survival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the interview that “ no serious scientist gives any validity ” to Ferguson 's model .
Speaking with thinly-veiled contempt for Ferguson , Dr. Yeardon took special pains to point out to his interviewer : Yeadon joins other scientists in castigating governments for following Ferguson 's model , the assumptions of which all worldwide lockdowns are based on .
One of these scientists is Dr. Johan Giesecke , former chief scientist for the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention , who called Ferguson ’ s model “ the most influential scientific paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the most wrong.
” It was Ferguson 's model that held that “ mitigation ” measures were necessary , i.e .
social distancing and business closures , in order to prevent , for example , over 2.2 million people dying from COVID in the US .
Ferguson predicted that Sweden would pay a terrible price for no lockdown , with 40,000 COVID deaths by May 1 , and 100,000 by June .
Sweden 's death count is now 5800 .
The Swedish government says this coincides with a mild flu season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a lower death rate per-capita than the US , which is achieved without the terrific economic damage still ongoing in the US .
Sweden never closed restaurants , bars , sports , most schools , or movie theaters .
The government never ordered people to wear masks .
Dr. Yeadon speaks bitterly of the lives lost as a result of lockdown policies , and of the “ savable ” countless lives which will be further lost , from important surgeries and other healthcare deferred , should lockdowns be reimposed , .
Yeadon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a biotech company that was acquired by Novartis , another pharmaceutical giant .
Yeadon 's unit at Pfizer was the Asthma and Respiratory Research Unit .
Why is All This Happening ?
US Congressman Says He is Convinced of “ Government Plan ” to Continue Lockdowns Until a Mandatory Vaccine .
Conspiracy Theories ?
The list of news items grows which reflects unfavorably upon the narrative being played out on the major television networks , of a mysterious , “ novel ” virus which has been controlled only by an unprecedented assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready to pounce again , on already suffering populations with no choice but to submit to further government orders .
Governors have quietly extended their powers indefinitely by shifting the goalpost , without saying so , from “ flattening the curve ” to ease the strain on hospitals , to “ no new cases.
” From “ pandemic , ” to “ case-demic.
” In Germany , an organization of 500 German doctors and scientists has formed , who say that government response to the COVID virus has been vastly out of proportion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Evidence of chicanery mounts .
Both the CDC , and US Coronavirus Task Force headed by Dr. Deborah Birx , are candid that the definition of death-by-COVID has been flexible , and that the rules favor calling it COVID whenever possible .
This opens the possibility of a vastly inflated death count .
In New York , Governor Andrew Cuomo 's administration is under federal investigation for all but signing the death warrants for thousands of nursing home elderly , when the state sent COVID patients into the nursing homes , over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staff .
Why are the major media ignoring what would seem to be an eminently newsworthy item , an industry rockstar like Yeadon , calling out the biggest guns in the public health world ?
Would not the Sunday talk shows , the Chris Wallaces and Meet the Press , want to grill such a man for record audiences ?
Here the talk may turn to dark agendas , and not just mere incompetence , obtuseness , and stupidity .
One opinion was put forth by US Representative Thomas Massie ( R-KY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woods Show on August 16th : Another theory is that the COVID crisis is being used to consolidate never-before-imaged levels of control over individuals and society by elites .
This is put forth by the nephew of the slain president , John F. Kennedy Jr. , son of also-assassinated Bobby Kennedy .
In a speech at a massive anti-lockdown , anti-mandatory COVID vaccination rally in Germany , Bobby Jr. warned of the existence of a : In a lawsuit , Kennedy Jr. 's medical witnesses warn that mandatory flu shots may make many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warnings of the dire intentions of Kennedy 's “ elite ” are coming from more mainstream sources .
Dr. Joseph Mercola , of the highly trusted , mega-traffic medical information site Mercola.com , has penned a careful review of one doctor 's claims of genetics-altering vaccines coming our way .
And it does not assuage fears that a defense establishment website , Defense One , reports that permanent under-the-skin biochips , injectable by the same syringe that holds a vaccine , may soon be approved by the FDA .
It does not help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Newsweek , Dr. Anthony Fauci actually did give NIH funding to the Chinese Wuhan lab , for bat coronavirus research so dangerous it was opposed on record by 200 scientists , and banned in the US .
In 1957 , a pandemic hit , the H2N2 Asian Flu with a .7 % Infection Fatality Rate , which killed as many people per capita in the US as the COVID has claimed now .
There was never a single mention of it in the news at the time , never mind the extraordinary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1968 the Hong Kong Flu hit the US ( .5 % IFR , ) taking 100,000 people when the US had a markedly lower population .
Not a single alarm was raised , not a single store closed nor even a network news story .
The following summer the largest gathering in US history took place , Woodstock .
Mass hysteria is never accidental but benefits someone .
The only question left to answer is , whom ?
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consciouslifenews--2020-09-30--Vitamin D Cuts SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rate by Half

An August 2020 study found patients who had a vitamin D level below 12 ng/mL ( 30 nmol/L ) had a 6.12 times higher risk of severe disease requiring invasive mechanical ventilation , and 14.7 times higher risk of death compared to those with a vitamin D level above 12 ng/mL Spanish researchers found giving hospitalized COVID-19 patients supplemental calcifediol ( a vitamin D3 analog ) in addition to standard of care lowered ICU admissions from 50 % to 2 % and eliminated deaths Having a vitamin D level below 30 ng/mL also approximately doubles your risk of being hospitalized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on data from 7,807 Israelis , those with a vitamin D level above 30 ng/mL ( 75 nmol/L ) had a 58 % to 59 % lower risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 compared to those with a vitamin D level below 29 ng/mL ( 74 nmol/L ) Based on data from 191,779 American patients , people with a vitamin D level of at least 55 ng/mL ( 138 nmol/L ) had a 47 % lower SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate compared to those with a level below 20 ng/mL ( 50 nmol/L ) Evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SARS-CoV-2 infection , hospitalization , severe complications , and death continues to mount .
Most recently , a September 17 , 2020 , paper1 in PLOS ONE found people with lower vitamin D levels in their blood had a significantly higher risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 .
The lead researcher in this study was Dr. Michael Hollick , who is widely recognized as one of the leading vitamin D experts in the world .
I have interviewed him twice in the past .
He and his team used retrospective observational analysis of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood levels impacted positivity rates .
Based on vitamin D results from the preceding 12 months and SARS-CoV-2 test data from mid-March through mid-June 2020 from 191,779 patients from 50 U.S. states , people with a vitamin D level of at least 55 ng/mL ( 138 nmol/L ) had a 47 % lower SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate compared to those with a level below 20 ng/mL ( 50 nmol/L ) .2 As noted by the authors : The graph below , obtained from GrassrootsHealth,6 shows how the rate of positive SARS-CoV-2 results declines as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as you increase your vitamin D level from 20 ng/mL to 55 ng/mL , your risk of having a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result decreases by 47 % .
Even after adjustment for gender , age , ethnicity , and latitude , the risk of having a positive test result was 43 % lower among those with a vitamin D level of 55 ng/mL compared to those with a level of 20 ng/mL .
I understand that the COVID-19 test may be worthless and counterproductive with its false positives , but it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assess interventions .
That higher vitamin D levels lower the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection ( i.e.
, getting a positive test result ) was also confirmed in an Israeli population-based study7,8 published in July 2020 .
This paper examined data from 7,807people tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection between February 1 and April 30 of 2020 who also had vitamin D test data available .
Here , those with a vitamin D level above 30 ng/mL ( 75 nmol/L ) had a 59 % lower risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 compared to those with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 29 ng/mL ( 50 to 74 nmol/L ) , and a 58 % lower risk compared to those with a vitamin D level below 20 ng/mL ( 50 nmol/L ) .
The graph below , from a GrassrootsHealth report,9 illustrates the findings .
Seeing how higher vitamin D levels lower your risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in the first place , it ’ s no surprise then that other data show higher vitamin D also lowers hospital and intensive care admissions .
The Israeli analysis10 above , for example , found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SARS-CoV-2 infection , those who had a vitamin D level below 30 ng/mL also had 1.95 times ( crude odds ratio ) to 2.09 times ( odds ratio after adjustment for demographics and psychiatric and somatic disorders ) higher risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 .
In other words , having a vitamin D level below 30 ng/mL about doubled the risk of being hospitalized with COVID-19 .
Vitamin D , when administered to hospitalized patients , can also lower their risk of needing intensive care .
This was demonstrated by Spanish researchers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online on August 29 , 2020 .
They found hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were given supplemental calcifediol ( a vitamin D3 analog also known as 25-hydroxycholecalciferol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D ) in addition to standard of care — which included the use of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin — had significantly lower intensive care unit admissions .
Patients in the vitamin D arm received 532 micrograms of calcifediol on the day of admission ( equivalent to 106,400 IUs of vitamin D15 ) followed by 266 mcg on Days 3 and 7 ( equivalent to 53,200 IUs16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 266 mcg once a week until discharge , ICU admission , or death .
Of those receiving calcifediol , only 2 % required ICU admission , compared to 50 % of those who did not get calcifediol .
None of those given vitamin D supplementations died , whereas 7.6 % in the standard care group perished .
Other studies have also confirmed that higher vitamin D levels lower your risk of complications and death from COVID-19 .
Among them is the August 2020 study17,18 published in the journal Nutrients , which found patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 ng/mL ( 30 nmol/L ) had a 6.12 times higher risk of severe disease requiring invasive mechanical ventilation , and 14.7 times higher risk of death compared to those with a vitamin D level above 12 ng/mL .
An Iranian study19,20 published online in mid-July 2020 also found that patients with vitamin D levels above 30 ng/mL ( 75 nmol/L ) had better clinical outcomes and a far lower risk of death .
Among COVID-19 patients over the age of 40 who had vitamin D levels below 30 ng/mL , 20 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those with levels at or above 30 ng/mL .
Among those with a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/mL , only 6.3 % died .
Yet another study , published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation in August 2020 , found vitamin D deficiency was a common factor among hospitalized patients in Italy who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 related respiratory failure .
According to the study authors : How and Why Vitamin D Lowers COVID-19 Risks In “ Bradykinin Hypothesis Explains COVID-19 Complexities , ” I reviewed how vitamin D @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death by inhibiting both cytokine22 and bradykinin storms.23 Vitamin D also : All of these factors make it an important component of COVID-19 prevention and treatment .
As temperatures and humidity levels drop — two factors that influence the viability of SARS-CoV-2 in air and on surfaces — it ’ s quite likely we ’ ll see a reemergence as we move into fall and winter .
My # StopCOVIDCold campaign seeks to raise awareness about the importance of vitamin D optimization to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free of charge on the # StopCOVIDCold website , provide in-depth information about the biological mechanics behind vitamin D ’ s protective effects .
Now , as the northern hemisphere heads into autumn , is the ideal time to check your vitamin D level and start taking action to raise it if you ’ re below 40 ng/mL ( 100 nmol/L ) .
Experts recommend a vitamin D level between 40 and 60 ng/ml ( 100 to 150 nmol/L ) .
An easy and cost-effective way of measuring your vitamin D level is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing kit .
Once you know your current vitamin D level , use the GrassrootsHealth vitamin D calculator31 to determine how much vitamin D you might need to reach your target level .
To optimize vitamin D absorption and utilization , be sure to take your vitamin D with vitamin K2 and magnesium .
As explained in “ Magnesium and K2 Optimize Your Vitamin D Supplementation , ” taking magnesium and vitamin K2 can lower your oral vitamin D requirement by as much as 244 % .
Lastly , remember to retest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve reached your target level .
If you have , then you know you ’ re taking the correct dosage .
If you ’ re still low ( or have reached a level above 80 ng/mL ) , you ’ ll need to adjust your dosage accordingly and retest again in another three to four months .

By Dr. Joseph Mercola | mercola.com
An August 2020 study found patients who had a vitamin D level below 12 ng/mL (30 nmol/L) had a 6.12 times higher risk of severe disease requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, and 14.7 times higher risk of death compared to those with a vitamin D level above 12 ng/mL
Spanish researchers found giving hospitalized COVID-19 patients supplemental calcifediol (a vitamin D3 analog) in addition to standard of care lowered ICU admissions from 50% to 2% and eliminated deaths
Having a vitamin D level below 30 ng/mL also approximately doubles your risk of being hospitalized with COVID-19, Israeli researchers found
Based on data from 7,807 Israelis, those with a vitamin D level above 30 ng/mL (75 nmol/L) had a 58% to 59% lower risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 compared to those with a vitamin D level below 29 ng/mL (74 nmol/L)
Based on data from 191,779 American patients, people with a vitamin D level of at least 55 ng/mL (138 nmol/L) had a 47% lower SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate compared to those with a level below 20 ng/mL (50 nmol/L)
Evidence showing vitamin D lowers your risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalization, severe complications, and death continues to mount. Most recently, a September 17, 2020, paper1 in PLOS ONE found people with lower vitamin D levels in their blood had a significantly higher risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Higher Vitamin D Lowers Risk of Positive SARS-CoV-2 Test
The lead researcher in this study was Dr. Michael Hollick, who is widely recognized as one of the leading vitamin D experts in the world. I have interviewed him twice in the past. He and his team used retrospective observational analysis of SARS-CoV-2 tests to determine whether vitamin D blood levels impacted positivity rates.
Based on vitamin D results from the preceding 12 months and SARS-CoV-2 test data from mid-March through mid-June 2020 from 191,779 patients from 50 U.S. states, people with a vitamin D level of at least 55 ng/mL (138 nmol/L) had a 47% lower SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate compared to those with a level below 20 ng/mL (50 nmol/L).2 As noted by the authors:
“The SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate was 9.3% and the mean seasonally adjusted 25(OH)D was 31.7 [ng/mL]. The SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate was higher in the 39,190 patients with ‘deficient’ 25(OH)D values (<20 ng/mL) (12.5% …) than in the 27,870 patients with ‘adequate’ values (30–34 ng/mL) (8.1% …) and the 12,321 patients with values ≥55 ng/mL (5.9% …) …3
The risk of SARS-CoV-2 positivity continued to decline until the serum levels reached 55 ng/mL. This finding is not surprising, given the established inverse relationship between risk of respiratory viral pathogens, including influenza, and 25(OH)D levels.4
SARS-CoV-2 positivity is strongly and inversely associated with circulating 25(OH)D levels, a relationship that persists across latitudes, races/ethnicities, both sexes, and age ranges. Our findings provide impetus to explore the role of vitamin D supplementation in reducing the risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease.”5
The graph below, obtained from GrassrootsHealth,6 shows how the rate of positive SARS-CoV-2 results declines as vitamin D levels go up. Again, as you increase your vitamin D level from 20 ng/mL to 55 ng/mL, your risk of having a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result decreases by 47%.
Even after adjustment for gender, age, ethnicity, and latitude, the risk of having a positive test result was 43% lower among those with a vitamin D level of 55 ng/mL compared to those with a level of 20 ng/mL. I understand that the COVID-19 test may be worthless and counterproductive with its false positives, but it is the only metric we currently have to assess interventions.
Vitamin D Lowers Infection and Hospitalization Rates
That higher vitamin D levels lower the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection (i.e., getting a positive test result) was also confirmed in an Israeli population-based study7,8 published in July 2020. This paper examined data from 7,807people tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection between February 1 and April 30 of 2020 who also had vitamin D test data available.
Here, those with a vitamin D level above 30 ng/mL (75 nmol/L) had a 59% lower risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 compared to those with a vitamin D level between 20 ng/mL and 29 ng/mL (50 to 74 nmol/L), and a 58% lower risk compared to those with a vitamin D level below 20 ng/mL (50 nmol/L). The graph below, from a GrassrootsHealth report,9 illustrates the findings.
Vitamin D Lowers Hospital and ICU Admissions
Seeing how higher vitamin D levels lower your risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in the first place, it’s no surprise then that other data show higher vitamin D also lowers hospital and intensive care admissions.
The Israeli analysis10 above, for example, found that among individuals who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection, those who had a vitamin D level below 30 ng/mL also had 1.95 times (crude odds ratio) to 2.09 times (odds ratio after adjustment for demographics and psychiatric and somatic disorders) higher risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19.
In other words, having a vitamin D level below 30 ng/mL about doubled the risk of being hospitalized with COVID-19. Vitamin D, when administered to hospitalized patients, can also lower their risk of needing intensive care.
This was demonstrated by Spanish researchers in a small randomized clinical study11,12,13,14 published online on August 29, 2020. They found hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were given supplemental calcifediol (a vitamin D3 analog also known as 25-hydroxycholecalciferol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D) in addition to standard of care — which included the use of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin — had significantly lower intensive care unit admissions.
Patients in the vitamin D arm received 532 micrograms of calcifediol on the day of admission (equivalent to 106,400 IUs of vitamin D15) followed by 266 mcg on Days 3 and 7 (equivalent to 53,200 IUs16). After that, they received 266 mcg once a week until discharge, ICU admission, or death.
Of those receiving calcifediol, only 2% required ICU admission, compared to 50% of those who did not get calcifediol. None of those given vitamin D supplementations died, whereas 7.6% in the standard care group perished.
Vitamin D Lowers COVID-19 Mortality
Other studies have also confirmed that higher vitamin D levels lower your risk of complications and death from COVID-19. Among them is the August 2020 study17,18 published in the journal Nutrients, which found patients who had a vitamin D level below 12 ng/mL (30 nmol/L) had a 6.12 times higher risk of severe disease requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, and 14.7 times higher risk of death compared to those with a vitamin D level above 12 ng/mL.
An Iranian study19,20 published online in mid-July 2020 also found that patients with vitamin D levels above 30 ng/mL (75 nmol/L) had better clinical outcomes and a far lower risk of death. Among COVID-19 patients over the age of 40 who had vitamin D levels below 30 ng/mL, 20% died, compared to 9.7% of those with levels at or above 30 ng/mL. Among those with a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/mL, only 6.3% died.
Low Vitamin D Is a Risk Factor for Respiratory Failure
Yet another study, published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation in August 2020, found vitamin D deficiency was a common factor among hospitalized patients in Italy who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 related respiratory failure.
These considerations support the recommendation that people at risk of influenza and/or COVID-19 consider vitamin D supplementation to raise their 25(OH)D concentrations above 40-60 ng/mL, and that treatment of patients infected with influenza and/or COVID-19 includes higher vitamin D doses. ~ Journal of Endocrinological Investigation August 2020
As reported by GrassrootsHealth:21
“Vitamin D levels were measured for each patient and were defined as insufficient (20-29 ng/ml or 50-74 nmol/L), moderately deficient (10-19 ng/ml (25-49 nmol/L), and severely deficient (<10 ng/ml or <25 nmol/L). A normal vitamin D level was defined as 30 ng/ml (75 nmol/L) or higher.
81% of the patients with acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 had vitamin D levels below 30 ng/ml (75 nmol/L); and 24% had severe vitamin D deficiency (≤10 ng/ml or ≤25 nmol/L).
When looking at mortality rates after 10 days of hospitalization, it was found that those with severe vitamin D deficiency had a 50% probability of death, compared to 5% among those with a vitamin D level greater than 10 ng/ml (25 nmol/L).
This is a 10 times higher risk of death among patients with severe vitamin D deficiency compared to patients with vitamin D levels >10 ng/ml (>25 nmol/L) at 10 days of hospitalization.”
According to the study authors:
“Altogether, these considerations support the recommendation that people at risk of influenza and/or COVID-19 consider vitamin D supplementation to raise their 25(OH)D concentrations above 40-60 ng/mL, and that treatment of patients infected with influenza and/or COVID-19 includes higher vitamin D doses.”
How and Why Vitamin D Lowers COVID-19 Risks
In “Bradykinin Hypothesis Explains COVID-19 Complexities,” I reviewed how vitamin D lowers your risk of COVID-19 complications and death by inhibiting both cytokine22 and bradykinin storms.23 Vitamin D also:
Lowers viral replication 24 Boosts your overall immune function by modulating both innate and adaptive immune responses Reduces respiratory distress 25 Improves overall lung function Helps produce surfactants in your lungs that aid in fluid clearance 26 Lowers your risk of comorbidities associated with poor COVID-19 prognosis, including obesity, 27 Type 2 diabetes, 28 high blood pressure 29 and heart disease 30
All of these factors make it an important component of COVID-19 prevention and treatment. As temperatures and humidity levels drop — two factors that influence the viability of SARS-CoV-2 in air and on surfaces — it’s quite likely we’ll see a reemergence as we move into fall and winter.
My #StopCOVIDCold campaign seeks to raise awareness about the importance of vitamin D optimization to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. The two reports, which you can download free of charge on the #StopCOVIDCold website, provide in-depth information about the biological mechanics behind vitamin D’s protective effects.
Now, as the northern hemisphere heads into autumn, is the ideal time to check your vitamin D level and start taking action to raise it if you’re below 40 ng/mL (100 nmol/L). Experts recommend a vitamin D level between 40 and 60 ng/ml (100 to 150 nmol/L). An easy and cost-effective way of measuring your vitamin D level is to order GrassrootsHealth’s vitamin D testing kit.
Once you know your current vitamin D level, use the GrassrootsHealth vitamin D calculator31 to determine how much vitamin D you might need to reach your target level.
To optimize vitamin D absorption and utilization, be sure to take your vitamin D with vitamin K2 and magnesium. As explained in “Magnesium and K2 Optimize Your Vitamin D Supplementation,” taking magnesium and vitamin K2 can lower your oral vitamin D requirement by as much as 244%.
Lastly, remember to retest in three to four months to make sure you’ve reached your target level. If you have, then you know you’re taking the correct dosage. If you’re still low (or have reached a level above 80 ng/mL), you’ll need to adjust your dosage accordingly and retest again in another three to four months.


consciouslifenews--2020-09-30--Morning Inspiration: How To Push Past The Pain and Achieve (Motivational Video)

When life can no longer threaten you with death , your fears will subside and you 'll be able to @ @ @ @ @ achieve more .
Learn to work your best even when tempted to feel sorry for @ @ @ @ @ I do n't think complaining and whining really solves the problem .
This is Jackie @ @ @ @ @ major leaguer , had it in his contract not to complain if people spit on @ @ @ @ @ n't care if you 're Jackie Robinson or if you 're a guy like me @ @ @ @ @ couple of months to live ; you can chose to take your finite time and @ @ @ @ @ can spend it complaining or you can spend it playing the game hard.
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“I don't think complaining and whining really solves the problem. This is Jackie Robinson, the first Black major leaguer, had it in his contract not to complain if people spit on him. Now I don't care if you're Jackie Robinson or if you're a guy like me who only has got a couple of months to live; you can chose to take your finite time and energy and effort and you can spend it complaining or you can spend it playing the game hard.”
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consciouslifenews--2020-09-30--‘Fascism at Our Door’: Asked to Condemn White Supremacist Groups, Trump Tells Them to ‘Stand By’ Ins

‘Fascism at Our Door’: Asked to Condemn White Supremacist Groups, Trump Tells Them to ‘Stand By’ Instead

“ Trump fans the flames of racism , embraces white supremacy , and employs state violence against Americans exercising their @ @ @ @ @ Elizabeth Warren .
“ That 's Donald Trump 's America.
” President Donald Trump was @ @ @ @ @ 's presidential with Democratic rival Joe Biden if he would denounce armed white supremacist groups @ @ @ @ @ ask them to “ stand down ” in order to quell violent confrontations at racial @ @ @ @ @ , but instead of making a clear and straightforward condemnation the president said such groups @ @ @ @ @ stand by ” —a clearly different signal .
“ Not even hiding the racism , @ @ @ @ @ Bernie account on Twitter in response .
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) put the @ @ @ @ @ choice of words by the president—in stark terms :


consciouslifenews--2020-09-30--Taking Care Of Your Health

Taking Care Of Your Health

‘ Take care of your mind , soul , and body ’ is a piece of advice that is quite common in the modern world .
However , most people do not follow all the guidelines towards leading a life that can be described as healthy .
There are different types of health problems that are likely to affect you if you do not take much care of yourself .
Simple health issues such as headaches or even indigestion will negatively impact your happiness levels .
Dropping poor health habits is a decision that you make .
Let us discuss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it takes to lead a healthy lifestyle .
Did you know that many people fail to get treated simply because they can not afford the services ?
An insurance cover pulls resources together , which makes treatment affordable .
Insurance companies have different packages that can vary from individual to family covers .
Getting the right insurance company is always a challenge as there are millions of cons out there .
The ideal company is one that will cater to your needs when the need arises .
You must also ensure that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that can only happen if you are well informed and use a Health Insurance Finder .
You may have heard people say that you become what you eat .
This is not a cliché but a piece of advice that you should follow .
Foods that are high in calorie levels increase the risk of suffering from obesity and high blood pressure .
Your body needs the energy to tackle various tasks , and you can get them from carbohydrates .
Foods rich in proteins are ideal when you work out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ailment .
Reduce intake of processed foods and focus on organic foods .
It is time that you reduce your trips to your favorite fast food joint .
Make it a habit to cook at home as you control what gets into your body .
You may lead a busy lifestyle , but you should still find time for workouts .
It is the small things such as taking the stairs instead of using the lift to make the difference .
Cycling to work can also make a tremendous difference for those that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around your neighborhood can also help those who want to lead a healthy lifestyle .
You can as well join the local gym and train with experts .
Develop a routine and set realistic goals that make you work even harder .
Get a workout partner as boredom may kick in , which leads to relapse .
There are many benefits of exercises like fighting diseases such as heart diseases , diabetes , high blood pressure , stroke , and depression .
Working out is an excellent way to boost energy levels and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitive world where time seems to be limited .
You may have a lot of bills that you pay every month .
Responsibilities may as well be many , which makes it hard to get enough sleep .
Juggling between work , family , and social time may leave you with a few hours of rest .
Experts in the health sector recommend that an adult should sleep 7-8 hours a day .
Develop a sleeping pattern that conditions your body .
Avoid drinks such as coffee or anything else high in caffeine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it easy to have peaceful nights .
Ensure that you invest in the right beddings as this influences the quality of sleep that you get .
Take care of your mental health Gone are the days when people used to talk about mental health in low tones .
Mental health is very broad .
Most people suffer from mental health issues at a point in life .
There are different causes of mental illnesses such as lifestyle choices , heredity factors and economic challenges .
Simple steps , such as embracing positivity in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps towards leading a healthy life .
Joining a support group is also one of the ways to get help .
Find a hobby or even learn a new skill when you have free time .
Going for counseling sessions and getting medication are the last resolves if your mental health issues are advanced .
Most of the challenges that we face in this life require money to solve .
You want to lead a good life and have some good moments .
However , trends indicate that most people can not sustain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to an abrupt end .
Some seniors find it sustaining their lifestyles after retiring from active employment .
Old age is supposed to be an era where you rest and no struggle with bills .
Investing and saving discipline is one thing that most people lack in this life .
Having something you can fall back to when a disaster strikes lower chances of suffering from stress and depression .
The kind of people you hang out with will determine if you will succeed in life or not .
Do these people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they the kind of people who are always giving you unnecessary pressure in life ?
It is okay to have people who you can call friends .
However , you do not need a big circle that can not come to your rescue when you are at your lowest .
The ideal people to bring to your circle are those who want the best out of you .
Get people who challenge you to be the best and those who will help you rise after you fail .
The best people embrace positivity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can not amount to anything in this life .
Taking care of your health is not that hard as you can already see .
You must first admit that you are not on the right path and then make the necessary changes .
Set goals such as ‘ lose five pounds ’ in a month or save a certain amount of money in one year .

‘Take care of your mind, soul, and body’ is a piece of advice that is quite common in the modern world. However, most people do not follow all the guidelines towards leading a life that can be described as healthy. There are different types of health problems that are likely to affect you if you do not take much care of yourself. Simple health issues such as headaches or even indigestion will negatively impact your happiness levels. Dropping poor health habits is a decision that you make. Let us discuss some of the best tips on what it takes to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Take an insurance cover
Did you know that many people fail to get treated simply because they cannot afford the services? An insurance cover pulls resources together, which makes treatment affordable. Insurance companies have different packages that can vary from individual to family covers. Getting the right insurance company is always a challenge as there are millions of cons out there. The ideal company is one that will cater to your needs when the need arises. You must also ensure that you take a cover that suits your needs, and that can only happen if you are well informed and use a Health Insurance Finder.
Engage in healthy eating habits
You may have heard people say that you become what you eat. This is not a cliché but a piece of advice that you should follow. Foods that are high in calorie levels increase the risk of suffering from obesity and high blood pressure. Your body needs the energy to tackle various tasks, and you can get them from carbohydrates. Foods rich in proteins are ideal when you work out hard or even when recovering from an ailment. Reduce intake of processed foods and focus on organic foods. It is time that you reduce your trips to your favorite fast food joint. Make it a habit to cook at home as you control what gets into your body.
Exercise
You may lead a busy lifestyle, but you should still find time for workouts. It is the small things such as taking the stairs instead of using the lift to make the difference. Cycling to work can also make a tremendous difference for those that can make it. Taking a jog around your neighborhood can also help those who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. You can as well join the local gym and train with experts. Develop a routine and set realistic goals that make you work even harder. Get a workout partner as boredom may kick in, which leads to relapse. There are many benefits of exercises like fighting diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and depression. Working out is an excellent way to boost energy levels and sex life.
Get enough sleep
We live in a competitive world where time seems to be limited. You may have a lot of bills that you pay every month. Responsibilities may as well be many, which makes it hard to get enough sleep. Juggling between work, family, and social time may leave you with a few hours of rest. Experts in the health sector recommend that an adult should sleep 7-8 hours a day. Develop a sleeping pattern that conditions your body. Avoid drinks such as coffee or anything else high in caffeine just before heading to sleep and make it easy to have peaceful nights. Ensure that you invest in the right beddings as this influences the quality of sleep that you get.
Take care of your mental health
Gone are the days when people used to talk about mental health in low tones. Mental health is very broad. Most people suffer from mental health issues at a point in life. There are different causes of mental illnesses such as lifestyle choices, heredity factors and economic challenges. Simple steps, such as embracing positivity in life, is one of the first steps towards leading a healthy life. Joining a support group is also one of the ways to get help. Find a hobby or even learn a new skill when you have free time. Going for counseling sessions and getting medication are the last resolves if your mental health issues are advanced.
Invest in financial health
Most of the challenges that we face in this life require money to solve. You want to lead a good life and have some good moments. However, trends indicate that most people cannot sustain the same lifestyle if their income sources came to an abrupt end. Some seniors find it sustaining their lifestyles after retiring from active employment. Old age is supposed to be an era where you rest and no struggle with bills. Investing and saving discipline is one thing that most people lack in this life. Having something you can fall back to when a disaster strikes lower chances of suffering from stress and depression.
Cultivate healthy relationships
The kind of people you hang out with will determine if you will succeed in life or not. Do these people make life worth living, or are they the kind of people who are always giving you unnecessary pressure in life? It is okay to have people who you can call friends. However, you do not need a big circle that cannot come to your rescue when you are at your lowest. The ideal people to bring to your circle are those who want the best out of you. Get people who challenge you to be the best and those who will help you rise after you fail. The best people embrace positivity and not those who always show that you cannot amount to anything in this life.
Taking care of your health is not that hard as you can already see. You must first admit that you are not on the right path and then make the necessary changes. Set goals such as ‘lose five pounds’ in a month or save a certain amount of money in one year.


consciouslifenews--2020-09-30--Winter Survival Tips for Small Farms

Winter Survival Tips for Small Farms

Winter can be a harsh period for farmers .
With the cold freezing over their crop fields and their animals requiring more care and maintenance , it ’ s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks you ’ re responsible for .
So , whether you just live on a small farm or if you ’ ve taken up agriculture as a career opportunity , here are a couple of tips to help you survive the harsh upcoming winter .
Winter can come fast , so make sure you cover your crops The transition between autumn and winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure you consider covering your fall garden with the right materials .
It should be designed to keep cold off the plants while still maintaining some warmth around your crops .
Covers can come in a variety of thicknesses , so make sure you look around for different types of materials and buy them in advance , so you have different covers to try .
This also keeps the soil from getting too wet which could mean it loses nutrition in the winter .
By using a cover , you also guarantee that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spring planting season comes around .
Ensure your animals have enough food for the winter Stocking up on hay bales is a good idea if you ’ re unsure how much your animals are going to be eating throughout the winter months .
If this is your first year , make sure your animals have plenty to feed on during the colder months or in the event that you make a mistake and no longer have healthy grass for your animals to graze on .
You should also try to prevent your animals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as it could create mud spots in areas around your farm that eventually encourage weed growth when spring comes around .
Give them more room to roam around and utilize all the space you have .
Farms are typically off the grid , meaning you have to worry about your own power generation .
We can ’ t neglect to keep ourselves healthy and safe , so make sure you have access to some kind of backup power generation at home so you don ’ t freeze as well .
An external @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuel of some kind .
You should only rely on this in emergency situations , such as if your main source of power is turned off for some reason .
Frozen water can be a huge problem when it comes to feeding livestock .
Make sure you develop measures that keep water from freezing on your farm .
This can be achieved through electronic devices or even insulated tanks that keep the cold out .
Make sure you check on your animals on a regular basis to ensure that they have access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accessible to animals will ensure they remain healthy throughout the harsh winter , so don ’ t neglect to check on them throughout the day .

Winter can be a harsh period for farmers. With the cold freezing over their crop fields and their animals requiring more care and maintenance, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks you’re responsible for. So, whether you just live on a small farm or if you’ve taken up agriculture as a career opportunity, here are a couple of tips to help you survive the harsh upcoming winter.
Winter can come fast, so make sure you cover your crops
The transition between autumn and winter can be quick and ruthless. Make sure you consider covering your fall garden with the right materials. It should be designed to keep cold off the plants while still maintaining some warmth around your crops. Covers can come in a variety of thicknesses, so make sure you look around for different types of materials and buy them in advance, so you have different covers to try. This also keeps the soil from getting too wet which could mean it loses nutrition in the winter. By using a cover, you also guarantee that the soil remains healthy for when the spring planting season comes around.
Ensure your animals have enough food for the winter
Stocking up on hay bales is a good idea if you’re unsure how much your animals are going to be eating throughout the winter months. If this is your first year, make sure your animals have plenty to feed on during the colder months or in the event that you make a mistake and no longer have healthy grass for your animals to graze on. You should also try to prevent your animals from staying in one spot for too long as it could create mud spots in areas around your farm that eventually encourage weed growth when spring comes around. Give them more room to roam around and utilize all the space you have.
Backup power generation is important
Farms are typically off the grid, meaning you have to worry about your own power generation. We can’t neglect to keep ourselves healthy and safe, so make sure you have access to some kind of backup power generation at home so you don’t freeze as well. An external source of electricity is usually powered by fuel of some kind. You should only rely on this in emergency situations, such as if your main source of power is turned off for some reason.
Be mindful of frozen water
Frozen water can be a huge problem when it comes to feeding livestock. Make sure you develop measures that keep water from freezing on your farm. This can be achieved through electronic devices or even insulated tanks that keep the cold out. Make sure you check on your animals on a regular basis to ensure that they have access to clean water. Keeping your drinking supplies accessible to animals will ensure they remain healthy throughout the harsh winter, so don’t neglect to check on them throughout the day.


consciouslifenews--2020-09-30--Before & After: 5 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Weight-Loss Journey

A quick Google search will establish that some of the most common New Year 's resolutions involve losing weight and getting in shape .
In fact , a recent survey revealed that 49 % of adults in the United States tried to lose weight during the past year .
Unfortunately , many people fail to achieve their goals or find they regain the weight they 've lost within a matter of months .
One way to increase your chances of success is to approach weight loss as a journey instead of a goal .
When you focus on a goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When you focus on a journey , you embrace new habits that help you focus on the process rather than the outcome .
Use these tips to create a weight-loss journey that will help prevent discouragement and promote healthy lifestyle changes that will help you achieve your goal and help you keep the weight off for years to come .
One way to be accountable to yourself about your journey is to document your weight loss .
Start by taking photographs of yourself and use an online photo storage device to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you feel discouraged , you can refer to these images and remind yourself of your progress .
Photo storage services , such as photo storage site available from Meet IBI , can also store video footage .
With unlimited photo storage on the cloud you can document your long-term progress without worrying about running out of storage for your videos or photos .
If you opt to record videos , you can even talk about your journey .
You can also use a journal to record what steps you 've taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your progress provides personal accountability .
You may not feel like working out one day , but having something to record in your weight loss journal or knowing that you planned to upload more prime photos to your photo storage site may provide the motivation you need to exercise .
There are several different types of exercise routines you can choose from , so do n't feel pressured to adopt the first one you try .
You may want to focus on specific exercises to target problem areas at first .
For example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outline some of the best exercises to lose belly fat .
If you want to focus on trimming down your waist , you can supplement your workout routine with these exercises to help you achieve specific goals .
You do n't have to jog , and you do n't need to fancy equipment to lose those love handles .
You can get cardio in the comfort of your home and you can work on your belly fat ( otherwise known as visceral fat ) with exercises like Russian twists , reverse crunches and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're motivated by joining a class or a gym or prefer to work out in the comfort of your own home .
Do n't feel pressured to conform to what others are doing , just be honest with yourself .
If you 're comfortable and can find an exercise routine you enjoy you will be more likely to stick with your program and achieve your goals .
Do not limit yourself to one goal .
For example , if you want to drop three clothing sizes , reward yourself each time you reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you focus on how far you 've come in your journey rather than on how far you still have to go .
If possible , combine these celebrations with other personal goals .
Perhaps you 've always wanted to see a show on Broadway or go to a spa—make these into the treats you award yourself with when you achieve your weight goals .
Fulfill these life goals at the same time .
This helps you connect your weight loss journey to personal fulfillment and can increase your sense of accomplishment .
4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Boredom and depression are just two of the many reasons people overeat .
You may also struggle with your body image , which can affect your self-esteem .
You may want to use your journal to document how you feel when you 're tempted to overeat .
If emotional eating contributes to your weight issues , you may be able to lose weight by addressing the reasons you overeat .
Meditation and yoga can both help you reduce your stress levels .
You may also improve your self-esteem by focusing on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addictions specialist may be able to help you address emotional eating issues .
You do n't have to give up food that tastes good just because you 're on a diet .
Use seasonings and low-fat sauces to give your food a boost of flavor .
Satisfying your taste buds will help prevent overeating if you get bored with your diet .
Some medical experts believe satisfying your taste buds can help you feel satisfied faster , promoting weight loss .
Avoiding processed foods can help you focus on specific flavors in your @ @ @ @ @ @

A quick Google search will establish that some of the most common New Year's resolutions involve losing weight and getting in shape. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 49% of adults in the United States tried to lose weight during the past year.
Unfortunately, many people fail to achieve their goals or find they regain the weight they've lost within a matter of months. One way to increase your chances of success is to approach weight loss as a journey instead of a goal. When you focus on a goal, you focus solely on the result. When you focus on a journey, you embrace new habits that help you focus on the process rather than the outcome. Use these tips to create a weight-loss journey that will help prevent discouragement and promote healthy lifestyle changes that will help you achieve your goal and help you keep the weight off for years to come.
1. Document your journey.
One way to be accountable to yourself about your journey is to document your weight loss. Start by taking photographs of yourself and use an online photo storage device to keep photographs from every stage of your journey. If you feel discouraged, you can refer to these images and remind yourself of your progress. Photo storage services, such as photo storage site available from Meet IBI, can also store video footage. With unlimited photo storage on the cloud you can document your long-term progress without worrying about running out of storage for your videos or photos.
If you opt to record videos, you can even talk about your journey. You can also use a journal to record what steps you've taken each day to lose weight. Documenting your progress provides personal accountability. You may not feel like working out one day, but having something to record in your weight loss journal or knowing that you planned to upload more prime photos to your photo storage site may provide the motivation you need to exercise.
2. Explore exercise routines.
There are several different types of exercise routines you can choose from, so don't feel pressured to adopt the first one you try. You may want to focus on specific exercises to target problem areas at first. For example, health and fitness websites like Fitwirr outline some of the best exercises to lose belly fat. If you want to focus on trimming down your waist, you can supplement your workout routine with these exercises to help you achieve specific goals.
You don't have to jog, and you don't need to fancy equipment to lose those love handles. You can get cardio in the comfort of your home and you can work on your belly fat (otherwise known as visceral fat) with exercises like Russian twists, reverse crunches and burpees. You may find that you're motivated by joining a class or a gym or prefer to work out in the comfort of your own home. Don't feel pressured to conform to what others are doing, just be honest with yourself. If you're comfortable and can find an exercise routine you enjoy you will be more likely to stick with your program and achieve your goals.
3. Celebrate every accomplishment.
Do not limit yourself to one goal. For example, if you want to drop three clothing sizes, reward yourself each time you reach a new size. This will help you focus on how far you've come in your journey rather than on how far you still have to go. If possible, combine these celebrations with other personal goals. Perhaps you've always wanted to see a show on Broadway or go to a spa—make these into the treats you award yourself with when you achieve your weight goals. Fulfill these life goals at the same time. This helps you connect your weight loss journey to personal fulfillment and can increase your sense of accomplishment.
4. Focus on your state of mind.
Boredom and depression are just two of the many reasons people overeat. You may also struggle with your body image, which can affect your self-esteem. You may want to use your journal to document how you feel when you're tempted to overeat. If emotional eating contributes to your weight issues, you may be able to lose weight by addressing the reasons you overeat. Meditation and yoga can both help you reduce your stress levels. You may also improve your self-esteem by focusing on your accomplishments. A therapist, dietitian or addictions specialist may be able to help you address emotional eating issues.
5. Discover flavor.
You don't have to give up food that tastes good just because you're on a diet. Use seasonings and low-fat sauces to give your food a boost of flavor. Satisfying your taste buds will help prevent overeating if you get bored with your diet. Some medical experts believe satisfying your taste buds can help you feel satisfied faster, promoting weight loss. Avoiding processed foods can help you focus on specific flavors in your diet and increase your satisfaction.