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backscatter712

(26,355 posts)
16. I'll call them and tell them to vote FOR the ban.
Fri Jan 4, 2013, 05:07 PM
Jan 2013

Because homeopathy is woo-woo horseshit.

Why do people hate science? Freddie Stubbs Jan 2013 #1
Because science says they're going to die cthulu2016 Jan 2013 #2
! csziggy Jan 2013 #34
Calling Homeopathic medicine science is like calling Drahthaardogs Jan 2013 #5
Actually, that's closer to the truth. Pab Sungenis Jan 2013 #53
Because they are STUPID JACKASSES. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #81
They just hate Avogadro FarCenter Jan 2013 #116
Get a grip ip5683 Jan 2013 #3
Of course not. And some alternative medicine bears consideration. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #11
mercola again... SidDithers Jan 2013 #4
Yup zappaman Jan 2013 #6
I think it National Woo Day in GD. FSogol Jan 2013 #10
Yup...nt SidDithers Jan 2013 #12
Mercola is a horrible source obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #18
Mercola...It figures. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #7
Do harm, or deny *actual* treatment. X_Digger Jan 2013 #20
There's the harm. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #92
If I were to make that call, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #8
+1 n/t zappaman Jan 2013 #9
+1 obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #14
Good -- hope they vote to ban the woo obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #13
Wasn't one woo thread on this two too many? hobbit709 Jan 2013 #15
woo squared.. twice as effective. n/t X_Digger Jan 2013 #23
More like inverse squared hobbit709 Jan 2013 #25
If you thump it, it's woo infinity! n/t X_Digger Jan 2013 #29
Woo diluted obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #28
No, you need STRONGER woo. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #67
I'll call them and tell them to vote FOR the ban. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #16
okay... FirstLight Jan 2013 #17
Except homeopathy isn't alernative medicine obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #19
Technically, it's water... zappaman Jan 2013 #21
I apologize for my mistake obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #26
is it not essence of bullshit loli phabay Jan 2013 #60
Nope, if it were, then it might actually do something CreekDog Jan 2013 #69
Homeopathy isn't alternative medicine; it's pure quackery. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #31
And there are some here who want to feed their cats a vegan diet Scootaloo Jan 2013 #36
What homeopathy is, for thsoe who don't know obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #22
And no homeopathy woo thread is complete without Mitchell and Webb... SidDithers Jan 2013 #24
hehehe obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #30
Well played! I'll see you and raise you an Amazing Randi! backscatter712 Jan 2013 #89
Is that the homeopathic suicide?... SidDithers Jan 2013 #93
No, it's Randi explaining in hilarious detail how homeopathy works. n/t backscatter712 Jan 2013 #94
Ok will watch tomorrow... SidDithers Jan 2013 #96
Awesome! n/t backscatter712 Jan 2013 #108
Yup RomneyLies Jan 2013 #27
So my health fund covers woo treatment, and my government regulates woo? Violet_Crumble Jan 2013 #35
Then yes, it does cover and fund woo obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #37
But this is a major health fund, not some small alternative type thing... Violet_Crumble Jan 2013 #45
I undeerstand, but hemoepathy is BS Woo obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #46
You might want to look again. TGA can't restrict sale... TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #79
Well I suppose that homeopathic medications are in accord with Hippocrates intaglio Jan 2013 #32
It's just holy water without the holy part. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #33
Ah but has the Holy water undergone succussion? intaglio Jan 2013 #38
Better check with the Pope. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #42
Is he an elastic body?...nt SidDithers Jan 2013 #54
I was just making this info available FirstLight Jan 2013 #39
"You think your attitude and links will change minds?" zappaman Jan 2013 #41
no...i have a broader view of science than most FirstLight Jan 2013 #48
"and just because something isn't mainstream doesn't mean it's bullshit." zappaman Jan 2013 #49
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #51
A broader view of science than most? NickB79 Jan 2013 #58
But if aliens used the Internet, some might use DU... jberryhill Jan 2013 #103
This guy's got a broad view... backscatter712 Jan 2013 #117
People think HIV dosn't cause AIDS -- like your source link obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #47
See post 87. eom RomneyLies Jan 2013 #68
I got plenty of anecdotal stories too. TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #88
The issue goes beyond homeopathy matt819 Jan 2013 #40
well thanks for at least being honest and not an asshole FirstLight Jan 2013 #50
'i did not expect a shitstorm by posting this." zappaman Jan 2013 #56
The FDA Why Syzygy Jan 2013 #43
Mercola is a conservative woo CT website obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #44
HATE Mercola. He's also a Ron Paul booster. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #114
homeopathy = fairy dust eShirl Jan 2013 #52
OP locked out of their own post? zappaman Jan 2013 #55
... hobbit709 Jan 2013 #57
Wow the hating haters are coming out from under rocks here. Pat Cee Jan 2013 #59
"but he is alive today because of quick treatment with it." zappaman Jan 2013 #61
Your cat is lucky his immune system was able to overcome kidney infection on its own. eShirl Jan 2013 #63
It is fairy dust obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #66
Homeopathy does NOTHING to fight bacterial infections or any other kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #85
The hating haters ms.airomatic Jan 2013 #90
I'm glad the placebo effect is helping you. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #91
It is really an embarrassment Tumbulu Jan 2013 #97
Yes, call and congratulate them for cleaning up the quackery muriel_volestrangler Jan 2013 #62
I'll call them on Sunday to thank them arcane1 Jan 2013 #64
Good! On the other hand I have a pint of snake oil to sell, any takers? idwiyo Jan 2013 #65
If you turn that into homeopathic snake oil... SidDithers Jan 2013 #70
Hmmm, good idea but don't you think 11x is a little too strong? idwiyo Jan 2013 #73
Better strengthen it. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #119
Homeopathy ms.airomatic Jan 2013 #71
Ahahahahahahah... SidDithers Jan 2013 #72
I love that image! n/t backscatter712 Jan 2013 #110
Vibrations... I bet they are quantum level ones... Or something like that... idwiyo Jan 2013 #74
The fun part of homeopathy... backscatter712 Jan 2013 #118
Astrology has been used for hundreds of years, too. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #87
Thanks, this anti homeopathy group is ridiculous Tumbulu Jan 2013 #98
Human sacrifice to appease gods has been around longer jberryhill Jan 2013 #105
All of you Naysayers should be asshamed of yourselves. kimmerspixelated Jan 2013 #75
I am not sure why it is necessary The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #77
Really???? ms.airomatic Jan 2013 #86
We are supposed to have respectful discourse Tumbulu Jan 2013 #102
Yes, good point! nt Tumbulu Jan 2013 #99
Fuck no, I'm not ashamed of exposing quackery. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #112
Just use tap water, same thing. RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #76
If you think that magic homeopathic water works, it just might. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #78
Are you a vet The that you know this? ms.airomatic Jan 2013 #84
Please retract your lie. The AVMA is NOT voting to kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #80
i was looking for your reply mrs_p Jan 2013 #83
Thanks! I knew the vote would allow them to lobby Congress at most Warpy Jan 2013 #107
Your post was alerted. I was Juror #6 Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #115
The AVMA is the medical association mrs_p Jan 2013 #82
Homeopathy - there's nothing in it. GoneOffShore Jan 2013 #95
Now, if only we could end the homeopathy bullshit for humans, too Godhumor Jan 2013 #100
never happen eShirl Jan 2013 #101
let me dream, heh Godhumor Jan 2013 #106
This stuff is BULLSHIT and needs to be outlawed Warpy Jan 2013 #104
Homeopathy is pseudoscientific nonsense but I have a great recipe for homeopathic chicken soup slackmaster Jan 2013 #109
Last year for my university skeptic club's Pseudoscience fair, I made homeopathic beer! backscatter712 Jan 2013 #111
Text of my email to AVMA Jim Lane Jan 2013 #113
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