The Surprising Sponsor of the U.S. Elections

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richmorr — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:04:18 GMT

I suggest common sense. Vote with your feet.

If you find the media pushing drugs, turn off the media. You have the right to do that. Do NOT subscribe to the newspaper. THROW AWAY your television set. I don't see drug ads in library books. I don't see them on the tennis court. I don't see them in the woods. I don't see them in the websites I like.

My habits create me. My habits of thought govern my actions. If I spend a significant amount of time viewing their propaganda, it will influence me. It must. I am designed that way. Even if it leaves me angry, I am still thinking about it. Find activities that enliven you instead (like reading Dr. Mercola!).

You didn't pay for those TV specials. Someone else did. Do you really believe they paid that money for your benefit? You are kidding yourself. Of course they want something in return. I can't blame those sponsors, but I don't have to spend my valuable time watching their product. If I watch, they've got me. When I discovered the media was refusing to broadcast anything about Ron Paul in the campaign, I realized whom I was dealing with. I get my news from the Internet. I am choosy. Be careful whose food you eat. Their food might be poisonous. You do have a choice.

Choose activities that leave you stronger, happier and more delighted to be alive. Did the campaign coverage leave you stronger, happier and more delighted to be alive? No? Then TURN IT OFF! Go for a walk!

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AmyAkira — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:17:01 GMT

Has anyone else come across people who insist that everything their conventional doctors tells them is the only medical advice they claim to listen to, only to stuff their faces with as much junk food as they want and to drink down soda after soda? Yet, people with this mindset won't take any responsibiity for their own health and healthcare! I mention this, because this mindset is the perfect target for all these pharmaceutical commercials and advertisements that are allowed to pollute the airways. What ever happened to people at least trying their best to help themselves and learning what they can do to help themselves? Pharmaceuticals have their place, but they shouldn't be the first thing that people reach for, but that's what the public at large has been led to believe tha they should do! Which is cheaper, doing what I can to boost my immune system by optimizing my vitamin D levels, or paying Big Pharma for some kind of medicine meant to treat a serious illness that I might have been able to avoid with a healthier immune system. Hmm, which would I rather take, a healthy dose of sunshine, or a pill that is going to make me sick to my stomach and do a lot of damage that I don't even know about?

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Monkey49 — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:27:01 GMT

How many people die each year from street drugs compared to prescription drugs yet I don't see too many big pharma executives sitting behind bars. If we need any kind of a drug at all right now, it would be to wake the American people out of their coma.

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evanswktb — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:46:57 GMT

Does anyone know Obama's stance on enforced vaccinations for children. Part of his healthcare plan is mandatory medical coverage of children and I am concerned about what this means for people who choose to not vaccinate their children and babies.

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CCurtis — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:08:03 GMT

Not so surprising to those who read Dr. Mercola's website regularly! And it's not just on during election events -- every night when watching television (yes, it's one of my vices), I count at least 3 drug ads to every other type of ad. Next in line comes the "non-foods" processed food industry.

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OssieA1 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:10:11 GMT

I am from Australia and I was recently in the US for a week and I noticed all the drug company ads. I was gobsmacked, I thought wow the American public are really being brainwashed here. Every time there was an advert break there would be a drug ad, I got sick to death of it and I was only there for a week!

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leangreencafe — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:28:58 GMT

Just to share some non-prescription alternatives to flu: Dr. Kojima, one of the immunologists who discovered interferon, researched for 40 years to find substances in nature to stimulate the bodies' own production of interferon. He created a product that is patented, that stimulates the immune system. Hep. C virus, for instance, is reduced 2/3 in one month.

Then there is Natural Sustained Release Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, and garlic tabs, that when crushed, and mixed with applesauce to go down the throat slowly, (for kids, too) have killed strep.

Add Immunity I, a formula that can wipe out allergy symptoms when taken 3-4 in the morning with the first symptoms.

Then there is protein, which is the building block of much of the immune system. Don't short the aminos.

Don't forget probiotics, and there is only one product that is guaranteed 100% in delivery to the colon, instead of being destroyed by our own hydrochloric stomach acid.

Now add the teaspoon a day anti-aging tonic that quickly protects cells from DNA damage, AGE proteins that cause aging, protects the cells' pathways and generates new mitochondria for phenomonal energy and vitality. Great for diabetes, protection of the blood vessels, has reduced PSA in men in 6 weeks, saving awful 'biopsies', etc.

There is hope. You have to trust the right people. It's not Big Pharma.

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jurplesman — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:27:04 GMT

The question is really, how can we stop the drug companies from advertising. If it is illegal, how come they get away with it?

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themikeb — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:37:27 GMT

I like the tie Doc Mercola..Nice..

That's how much I think of the current election of politicians pre appointed for us.

an the commercials...I stopped doing the tv thing late last year.

Too much propaganda on every level.

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frogger — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:58:57 GMT

Dear Dquixote1217,

I agree with you on the Colloidal silver a hundred percent. I have my own machine and bought a book that is very specific about what type, etc...The "you'll turn blue" is a scare tactic like you said and occurs with silver salts. People die from mis-use of aspirin but it doesn't get pulled from the market. Someone mis-uses silver in the wrong form, and it's valid form is vilified. Use the right form correctly and it's amazing. Once I ate some Tilapia in a restaurant and 4 hours later I got sick. I"d never had a problem with restaurant food despite all the stories. I experimented by buying some Tilapia in the grocery store and by jove, I started feeling sick about a half hour later. Prepared, I took some colloidal silver, of the correct type, and a half hour later, I was fine. If it was an allergy, I don't think the colloidal would have worked since allergies are a system thing. So while I extol colloidal silver, on the side, it made me wonder about Tilapia!

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Laurel50 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:10:34 GMT

@Weedle: Perhaps it is a matter of where the viewer lives? Could it be that Dr. Mercola and many other Americans are living in places where the drug companies are pushing their products, and you (to your great good fortune) are not? Or perhaps your television viewing habits are different than some others? (A&E or PBS vs CTV or Fox?) Who have you seen sponsoring the election advertising where you live?

I'm in Canada and my family chooses not to subscribe to cable TV, so I haven't seen any of U.S. election advertising.

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PamelaB — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:43:31 GMT

Who is funding Rightchange.com, a fairly new organization that is running a HOST of truly despicable attack ads against Obama??? You guessed it - pharmaceutical executives!

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gaiasfire — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:50:18 GMT

Interesting to hear Dr. Mercola mention that New Zealand and the US are the only 2 countries that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise on television. I'm from New Zealand and am honestly sick to death of seeing so many ad's for anti-histamines, paracetamol, and god know's what else being advertised during 'prime-time' i.e. when the family and many people are sitting in front of the television swallowing whatever the news is throwing at them that day! And naturally, these ad's are presented by 'nice, clean, healthy looking people (usually women)' who you 'can trust' because they've got white straight teeth and unblemished skin.....what a load of bollocks! You don't see anyone advertising the health benefits of herbal products because: you're not allowed to make health claims around herbal and nutritional supplements......but its ok to say that all your hayfever symptoms and pain will be relieved by X-drug and Y-drug.....the bias is astounding! Herbal and nutritional supplements aren't even allowed to mention on their own packaging or promotional material that they will provide relief for a condition- its all 'may help' or 'may be beneficial in'. One-eyed, narrow-minded, mediacentric society is well passed its used by date, though i'm sure there's enough synthetic preservatives injected in it to try and keep it going for alot longer....

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leangreencafe — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:34:38 GMT

Which Government agency is in charge of approving drug commercials for the media? When were they bought out? We have lost our rights as American citizens in so many areas, and it's because of the corporate ties to government. If you look up the definition of fascist, you will be a bit more informed. I don't even watch tv anymore because it's empty, and yet, full of drug commercials for the trusting, unaware folk.

Sad commentary on America. Food supplementation is now not an option, either, as the grocery stores are almost devoid of nutrition. We have irradiated, genetically altered, processed, laden with pesticide/herbicide antibiotic/hormone products to choose from. Try to find anything of value in most grocery stores. I read where aspartame is even being added to sugar. Great business for the medical field's care or 'management' of prescribing drugs, and then surgery, chemo and radiation. Most are in denial, or slog along, hoping someone will 'fix it'.

On a happier note: there are still companies who produce organic, pure natural alfalfa, multi-vitamins, vitamin C, protein powder and bars, antioxidants to fight cancer, diabetes, protect and repair DNA and damaged cells, etc. Even though the supplement industry is not regulated, and many get ripped off with poor products, lead in their vitamins, etc., I associate with one that has integrity. Best to you. leangreencafe@yahoo.com

I also am grateful for people like Dr. Mercola that have the caring and courage to inform others.

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Pwyll — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:22:19 GMT

Another telling factor--that big pharma is in control---is in regard to the commercials which boast eating certain junk cereals for breakfast can boost test scores...and other ridiculous claims.