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Well… this will be a debate for the next few weeks…

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Surgeon General: Speculate, Fabricate, Lie. Correlation Virus

Speaking of conjecture and negligent malpractice:

Surgeon General: Speculate, Fabricate, Lie. Correlation Virus

Organizational Silence and Hidden Threats to Patient Safety

My brother, a professional musician, has a line (copyrighted) in a song “Caregivers and takers – had all closed their eyes”. Another related, but unrelated link I pondered including. The lack of doing something is, in my opinion, just as bad as doing something wrong.

“In brief, leaders must demonstrate a willingness to understand the complexity of the sociotechnical systems of which they are a part and be prepared to break the silence.”

I appreciate the “consensual neglect” phrase discreetly placed in this as well…

Organizational Silence and Hidden Threats to Patient Safety

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We Vape, We Vote

Because of Twitter, vapers have been in a few “studies”… because who doesn’t like obtaining funding and spending it on how tweets work when there are real issues they could be…. oh never mind.

We’ve been called what could not be further from the truth: Addicts, Anecdotes, Bots, Impugners, Sheep, Shills, and worse. (I am kind of fond of being called a bot, though.)

Now, if you used the hashtag #WeVapeWeVote, you are as well.

Here, Andrew (follow him!) points out a flaw…. and that damn Greg is an influencer!

Heads-up for ppl who are into illicit #THC vapes.
Apparently the most harmful component is not #VEA like we all thought. It was vapes containing the C. D. C.
Make sure your illegal vapes are #CDCfree. Stay safe.
</sarcasm> pic.twitter.com/3vvQlg0DVZ
— Andrew Thompson (@vaper_the) March 29, 2020

There is a PDF within this link.

Contextualising the 2019 E-Cigarette Health Scare: Insights from Twitter

Tobacco Crackdown Leads to Smuggling Surge

Finally, and last but not least, VITN rules are always adhered to, despite the smuggling surge of tobacco.

Tobacco Crackdown Leads to Smuggling Surge

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Surgeon General: Speculate, Fabricate, Lie. Correlation Virus

March 25, 2020 Vaping Links 3 Comments

In the midst of a global COVID19 pandemic, the Surgeon General was interviewed by Savannah Guthrie and decided (without examining anyone on air) to speculate, fabricate, and FALSELY identify, diagnose a cause linking vaping and COVID19. That’s called negligent malpractice.

The question posed by Savannah Guthrie “…are young people more at risk than previously thought” at about 4:32 seemed to cause Jerome Adams to have a convulsion that can only be described as a severe case of correlation virus.

You read that right. Correlation Virus. That’s a real thing. Made it up myself. Many ‘experts’ suffer from it. Skyrocketing symptoms include “Speculation-virus” (a close cousin), and while spreading, is a distant cousin to “Unsubstantiated-virus”.

His response, in the middle of his response, included blatant fabrication. He just made things up. “There are theories that it could be because we know we have a higher proportion of people in the United States and also in Italy who vape. We don’t know if that’s the only cause.”

To say “we don’t know if that’s the only cause” is a determination OF a cause. A diagnosis. How many people has he treated to make this assessment? Again, that’s called negligent malpractice.

Adams, an anesthesiologist, is evidently board “qualified” to assume, correlate, fabricate, speculate, put you to sleep, and diagnose your symptoms without ever examining you. If Adams is an “expert” at infectious diseases, it is not listed as a skill or specialty in his bio. Really. He isn’t qualified.

To state “We don’t know if that’s the only cause” is an unfathomable fabrication, blatant misconduct, speculation, and an unprofessional lack of (research) integrity. PERIOD.

Is there a pattern?

This isn’t the first time Jerry’s been scrutinized for assumptions, speculation, incorrect and unprofessional behavior.

In July 2019, The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) noticed a tweet drawing a conclusion on a Tylenol study he clearly did not read. They called him out on it, and rightly so: Surgeon General Backpedals on Flawed Tylenol Study. Because of ACSH.

Also, ACSH called him out, ~~ironically~~ unsurprisingly, here:

Dr. Rodu called him out here in 2018 as well. You get the idea.

Included April 16th, 2020:

“Footnote in the middle of a blog“

With the “vaping” related ‘evali’, two items have surfaced. This one, aptly titled, is what Jerry (and others) used to fuel miscommunication of the actual cause in his day-to-day activities to the media. To date, I do not know of any nicotine-only cases that were tested and confirmed. There were ‘self-reported‘ cases, but again, not lab-verified to my knowledge.

“Miscommunication about the causes of the US outbreak of lung diseases in vapers by public health authorities and the media”

Also, related, consumer risk perceptions. You know – the public manipulation of the ’cause’.

“News that Takes Your Breath Away: Risk Perceptions During an Outbreak of Vaping-related Lung Injuries“

If you’re interested, see “Spurious-correlations“.

Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers of PBS fame) once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”

Here’s the question, and answer. I believe credit for the graphic is to Clive Bates. I won’t point out the most important thing (among others) isn’t that his children know people don’t listen to Surgeon General. Lean in, Jerry. Keep babbling.

I question the idiot.

WHY is he MAKING THINGS UP?

Sorry I screamed… I’m a bit beyond pissed off about this. What else is he lying about (and WHY is he lying) to the American people?

You were speaking "in your role" as @Surgeon_General during this interview with @savannahguthrie, were you not?

Are "theories" and diagnosis of a *cause* of #COVID19 that does not exist acceptable to the American public if "we don't know"?

Do you not know your role, Jerry? https://t.co/drIocOMAwk pic.twitter.com/PPN3uAwULZ
— VapingIT, SPE, EEI (@Vapingit) March 24, 2020

Just a sec….oh yes… I have examples of speculation, ~~correlation~~, fraud here, wanting agreement for theories here, and covered snippets and narratives, here.

Correlation is not causation

Why would you be tempted to bring up an unrelated fabrication?

Now, if “that’s the only cause“, then two questions… well, never mind.

"…I know, because I started some of them." https://t.co/6V6Sb4oJHB
— Carl V Phillips (@carlvphillips) March 23, 2020

Adams, who I personally want to resign, had stated President Trump is “healthier than I am” just a week before.

But wait, there’s more… here on his personal Twitter account, Adams says “ANYBODY can be exposed to/ get coronavirus.”

Just a second…. let me get my… <stretches>, groan….there it is.

Is it true?

I’ve been asked more than once: Can black people get #coronavirus?

ANYBODY can be exposed to/ get coronavirus. People with multiple medical problems (eg me, many of my family members, and disproportionate numbers of blacks) are at higher risk for complications from #covid19
— Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) March 24, 2020

Certainly I am not an expert, but will speculate: The risk for getting coronavirus is exactly the same for ANYONE, as he himself pointed out just above. I’ll remind you what Jerry said in the interview: “There are theories that it could be because we know we have a higher proportion of people in the United States and also in Italy who vape. We don’t know if that’s the only cause.”

Wait a minute…… I remember a day where Jerry didn’t worry… coronavirus wasn’t even an issue.

This screenshot is a **deleted** tweet from his personal account.

Which is it, Jerry?

For the record

You may be surprised knowing my anger isn’t just about him saying this about vaping itself. It is about him, or anyone, taking the liberty, and advantage of their position to lie to the public as he, and others, have always done. If it were true, I’d certainly want to know.

IMPORTANT

This is an important pre-release from Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos, Anastasia Barbouni, Raymond Niaura.

Smoking, vaping and hospitalization for COVID-19

Also of importance, a PDF to “dispel widespread misinformation about vaping and coronavirus” from Roberto Sussman and Carmen Escrig:

VAPING AND SARS-CoV-2 AND COVID-19 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR VAPERS

As Amelia Howard points out in her tweet, there is -0- basis for Adam’s claims as she responds to Jeff Zeleny, a CNN Senior Washington Correspondent.

No evidence links vaping to coronavirus outcomes. That said, more young Americans aren't getting coronavirus. Age distribution of US cases is consistent with other countries. Patterns don't need to be explained if they don't exist. https://t.co/cmYlESguz3 https://t.co/CCmn5WdJ6W pic.twitter.com/ypTMpq6OMQ
— Amelia Howard (@Amelia_RH) March 24, 2020

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Interesting from the rodent, Phil, below:

CDC is gathering information about underlying conditions and Covid-19 diagnoses. Smoking status numbers are *very* interesting.https://t.co/iv0FpfPSHy pic.twitter.com/5ojmWcpu91
— Phil (@phil_w888) March 31, 2020

Here is where that chart from Phil is (down the page).

Definition of Research Misconduct

The definition of research misconduct according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) “Offices of Research Integrity” (ORI) is pretty simple and straight forward. Bold below is my emphasis.

Research misconduct means fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results.

(a) Fabrication is making up data or results and recording or reporting them.

(b) Falsification is manipulating research materials, equipment, or processes, or changing or omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record.

(c) Plagiarism is the appropriation of another person’s ideas, processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit.

(d) Research misconduct does not include honest error or differences of opinion.

Why do “leaders” create panic from speculation? Because they can.

Others have said it, others have repeated it. Repeatedly. Repetitiously. Redundantly. Already. New York Governor Cuomo and Michigan Governor Whitmer have both mentioned it and are also suffering from correlation-virus and speculation-virus.

The opportunity to come clean with this and EVERY health-related issue (NOTE: “They” are still avoiding the truth about “evali“) for every human is here in the present.

It seems I can only expect unrelated fabrication from the “top doc” of the United States. If I can’t depend on the appointed Surgeon General to provide the “best scientific information available” as his website proclaims, I can only hope Trump will fire him, or ask him to resign immediately.

Edit 4/02/2020: Interestingly, when talking to the panel before his appointment to replace Vivek Murthy, Jerry had this to say:

“I always want to lead with science … but I also want to listen to what stakeholders are saying and what patients are saying,” he said. “That’s the lesson that I learned.”

“The next surgeon general must be an advocate for science and facts and must be able to stand up and correct misinformation coming out of this administration,” said Murray, the panel’s top Democrat.”

When Murray asked Adams whether he understands the importance of “picking science over politics,” he gave her an emphatic yes.“

That quote above is here:

Jerome Adams promises to put science ahead of politics as surgeon general

In a time we expect confidence and truth, there is no room for incompetence, fabrication, speculation, or negligent malpractice from public health leaders.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I, and the rest of the world are still looking to “find people who are helping” despite how we “like it”, good or bad, with the calm scientific truth – in public health. Thankfully, Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx seem to be the educated ones I would look to for truth in the United States.

If you’ve come this far, PLEASE see Jim McDonald’s explanation of disinformation, here:

Coronavirus and Vaping: Fear, Confusion, Disinformation and Lies

Update 3/27/2020:

The attached PDF in this link, shows what Jukka says below. (Thank you Jukka!)

Study:

78 patients
5 of them were smokers
3 out of the 5 smokers had a progression of the disease

Maths: "14 times more likely"

Relevance: How much can be inferred from n=5?

And what has it got to do with vaping anyway?https://t.co/cdglc23qTn
— Jukka Kelovuori (@jkelovuori) March 27, 2020

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Ex-FDA chief: White House has been “spooked by politics and pushback

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Vaping In The News – March 22nd, 2020

March 22, 2020 Vaping Links 1 Comment

Vaping In The News covers nicotine, smoking, vaping, snus, heat not burn, e-cigarettes, harm reduction, tobacco control, public health, government, regulations, policies & more worldwide.

“The largest threat to “public health” is an informed consumer”.

I’m not sure what this ‘is’ ~ Vape Rally Postponed ~ Vaping, the USVA lawsuit, and the separation of powers ~ Domestic Inspections ~ The CDC’s Shift From Vaping to COVID-19 ~ The Surgeon General ~ It’s a public health miracle ~ In other news (and tweets) ~ Meet Sherrie

Please take care of yourselves and those you love.

I’m not sure what this ‘is’… from Friday…

I thought “I” wrote strangely, and came across this on Twitter. Weirdly written, as if it was from a few months ago, or yesterday. The title is “Ex-FDA chief: White House has been “spooked by politics and pushback” on banning aromatised vapes”.

I’m not sure why Gottlieb still thinks he has a position at the FDA, or what meeting it is referring to… was there one? I don’t know.

It’s in here in my “unexplained” files.

D.C. Vape Rally Postponed

With LOTS of things going on in the world, cancellations, changes, rescheduling, legislation… Tristan speaks about it, doing the impossible, and plans in the meantime for the PMTA, and possible future dates for the rally. #LOUDER.

Vaping, the USVA lawsuit, and the separation of powers

A coherent opinion piece with all the toppings….

“Without the rule of law, we have the rule of men. When men circumvent the law, that’s not good for anybody. And when the rule of men is promoted by congressional law, that’s unconstitutional. And if nobody challenges that, then our country will keep getting worse. “

Vaping, the USVA lawsuit, and the separation of powers

Domestic Inspections

If you work in a vape shop, I suspect you already knew this:

“To be consistent with the Agency’s position, CTP is issuing a partial stop work order to the entities we contract with at the state level for activities such as compliance checks and vape shop inspections.”

Domestic Inspections

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The CDC’s Shift From Vaping to COVID-19

An interesting read from Jacob Sullum… covering credibility, “evali” and scaremongering.

The CDC’s Shift From Vaping to COVID-19

The Surgeon General

This should not have to be a paragraph I’d write, or you would need to read:

With the debacle on the “evali” last year, public health officials should always be are under direct scrutiny. The responsibility-including media, journalists, public health, other “experts” are in an unprecedented position to tell the truth, at all & ANY cost for ANY health issue.

I’d suggest you read the tweet from March from my pal Jerry’s personal account, then, listen to Dr. Fauci’s words in the video in this tweet. Oh, if you haven’t, I also suggest you join Twitter!

During the EVALI scare you ignored the proof it was vitamin E acetate. Then the #covid19 early days, joked about masks and diminished pandemic deaths vs other causes of deaths. @JeromeAdamsMD false equivalent comparisons are not helpful to the nation. Time to go. #resignSG pic.twitter.com/HB5OQs34iP
— #sonoflibertyradio (@nachtnoir) March 22, 2020

Jerry’s taking a well deserved ass-chewing…

.@realDonaldTrump how is @JeromeAdamsMD still employed by this administration as the top @Surgeon_General doctor in charge of our health? #firetheSG and rebuild the confidence of the American people in our health care! pic.twitter.com/BODnItLSw0
— Dimitris 🇬🇷 🇺🇸 (@VapinGreek) March 22, 2020

EVERYBODY….

So it's clear @US_FDA @Surgeon_General @CDCgov there is #NoTrust and perhaps that is why all the spring breakers and many others are not listening to any warnings. This is what happens when you start a fake epidemic & then a real one shows up pic.twitter.com/LVw9Bnv8gM
— Unbreakable_Unbroken (@UnbreakableHate) March 22, 2020

Confidence is low…

1. The nations #TopDoc isn’t.
2. It’s both hilarious and disturbing that this is his profile site link.

Yes, this is the guy that went on a plane & told people #COVIDー19 was nothing like the flu…then deleted the tweet.

Can he just go ahead and take that Pharma job, now? pic.twitter.com/bwlFMGz1bo
— Fig Ramsey (@figramsey) March 22, 2020

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It’s a public health miracle.

Not one report with kids out of school and supervised at home getting caught vaping this week?

It's a public health miracle.

Someone turn out the lights at the non-essential organizations of @TobaccoFreeKids and @truthinitiative.
— VapingIT, SPE, EEI (@Vapingit) March 21, 2020

YES, the tweet was real, and the screen shot is real… YES it’s who you think it is, and see, even I can be wrong.

Ok, so far, ONE from @NYSMom4Kiddos. pic.twitter.com/zbpngXd6rW
— VapingIT, SPE, EEI (@Vapingit) March 21, 2020

In other news:

Fun fact: Darien Connecticut (one of the wealthiest communities in the United States) was also one of the first towns in the country to raise alarm about an (imaginary) "youth vaping epidemic," which citizens apparently took far more seriously than the (real)coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/6GdQFromU3
— Amelia Howard (@Amelia_RH) March 20, 2020

The CDC is not exempt…

@CDCDirector should have been fired after they chose to push an agenda over public health during evali @realDonaldTrump @parscale https://t.co/RSsP8Os0rw
— Adam (@CapitalVape) March 21, 2020

Of COURSE they need the money……..

.@HaroldWimmer & the head of the 200 non-profit political front groups should donate their annual salary to their employees

Why should my hard earned money go to groups who knowingly lie/misinform the public about the benefits of #TobaccoHarmReduction #LowerRiskNicotineProducts https://t.co/j27oO1Mg6A
— Cherry Lai (@bodhicat54) March 21, 2020

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Meet Sherrie

.@GovRonDeSantis: Meet Ms Sherrie #SaveFlavors #VetoSB810 #NoFlavorBan https://t.co/jpW1CIkdAm
— Florida Smoke Free Association (@FLsmokefree) March 20, 2020

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Vaping In The News – March 14th, 2020

March 14, 2020 Vaping Links 1 Comment

Vaping In The News covers nicotine, smoking, vaping, snus, heat not burn, e-cigarettes, harm reduction, tobacco control, public health, government, regulations, policies & more worldwide.

The largest threat to Public Health is an informed consumer.

Michael McGrady: Lessons on COVID-19 Hysteria and Public Health Panics ~ Vaping and Coronavirus: What We Know and What We Don’t ~ Astroturfing is hard ~ Keep Smoking We Need The Money ~ Speaking of black markets ~ High School Seniors Keep Drinking, Toking and Vaping, Especially Marijuana ~ The American Consumer Institute Releases a Study on the Health Impact of E-Cigarettes and Their Regulations ~ Adults, Not Just Teens, Like Dessert-Flavored E-Cigs: Study

Lessons on COVID-19 Hysteria and Public Health Panics

In the spirit of the VITN bylaws, Michael McGrady takes us on a quick journey in hysteria, and history.

Vaping and Coronavirus: What We Know and What We Don’t

Jim takes a look at what we know, and discusses what I have determined and diagnosed as #correlationvirus. Yes, I said it because no one else will. Go me!

Vaping and Coronavirus: What We Know and What We Don’t

Despite what is going on in Italy:

Tomorrow, in Italy, reopen #vapeshop ! The Ministry listened us. #ecig are a tools for protecting public health @CoeharUnict #coronarvirusitalia
— Riccardo Polosa (@RiccardoPolosa) March 13, 2020

Criticism, finger pointing… past… I crack me up.

.@Surgeon_General wasn't worried in the past.

Oh, and for effect: 👇 https://t.co/6dIxKzhipR pic.twitter.com/LVaCyD8zif
— VapingIT, SPE, EEI (@Vapingit) March 14, 2020

Bonus finger pointing and criticism from my pal, Jerry.

He can barely resist himself. I bet he’s got an “I love me” wall.

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Astroturfing is hard.

#SuburbanKarenVirus is spreading, but with the bad, there is a possibility of a $250.00 reward for being, or becoming a Suburban Karen as long as you meet the requirements, you can meet the definition of astroturfing for something Karen’s children are not legally allowed to do.

Hashtags like #TakeDownTobacco and #ImNotALabRat are hashtags they’ll be using next week…

Interested? They sure hope so!

AstroTurfing is hard.

Related:

On March 18, 2020, the inaugural @TobaccoFreeKids Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action will be taking place. In Florida, Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) will be participating in this event to raise awareness and #TakeDownTobacco https://t.co/DtTvrZEEV7
— Bianca Bulengo (@Bianca_Bulengo) March 11, 2020

Keep Smoking We Need The Money

There are about a gazillion ways to gaslight the public. Here’s one they’ve been working on for years, to regulate, restrict, tax, and ban less smoking.

It’s an opinion piece, among 894,997 participants and against every smoker in the nation.

Keep Smoking We Need The Money

You can watch Brent Stafford listening to Cindy Schmidt now below, or you can watch it later here.

They cover the “flavor ban; CDC malevolence; barrage of public health hysteria; and glaring bias from a snarling mainstream media” and much more… eloquently.

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It is all in the presentation, in the wording, right?

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes are 96.4 times less likely to smoke combustible cigarettes. https://t.co/9P85lzkceI
— VapingIT, SPE, EEI (@Vapingit) March 14, 2020

Speaking of black markets:

Under Bakers new law that includes a “75% excise tax on the wholesale price of e-cigarettes and vaping products”, If you’re caught with “untaxed e-cigarettes or vaping products” in Mass, you can be “fined $5,000 for a first offense and up to $25,000 for multiple violations”, and they can take untaxed product, vehicles, boats and planes… because black markets would never be a concern… (Source)

MASSACHUSETTS: Illegal Tobacco Task Force admits flavor ban will cause "increase in smuggling activity and black market sales," contradicting pre-ban denial by lawmakers and supporting there IS an ADULT demand for flavored #vaping products. #BansDontWork https://t.co/pmuxTeUL9O
— CASAA (@CASAAmedia) March 11, 2020

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High School Seniors Keep Drinking, Toking and Vaping, Especially Marijuana

Dr. Rodu breaks down some more numbers… who’s in charge again?

The American Consumer Institute Releases a Study on the Health Impact of E-Cigarettes and Their Regulations

Speaking of regulations with regulators, the one thing we can agree on is that we can’t agree on everything, but this is mostly good, and their report is linked at the bottom within.

The American Consumer Institute Releases a Study on the Health Impact of E-Cigarettes and Their Regulations

Adults, Not Just Teens, Like Dessert-Flavored E-Cigs: Study

Please, wash your hands before you read this.

Adults, Not Just Teens, Like Dessert-Flavored E-Cigs: Study

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Federal Funds Misspent on Anti-Vaping Research

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Vaping In The News – March 7th, 2020

March 7, 2020 Vaping Links 1 Comment

Vaping In The News covers nicotine, smoking, vaping, snus, heat not burn, e-cigarettes, harm reduction, tobacco control, public health, government, regulations, policies & more worldwide.

The largest threat to Public Health is an informed consumer

This isn’t over, it’s happening again ~ What are you doing? ~ UVA SAVE THE VAPE RALLY! ~ Federal Funds Misspent on Anti-Vaping Research ~ Tweets of the week ~ If you can’t attend ~ Rep. Barbieri tells House vaping isn’t dangerous, even for youth ~ Health Insurance Companies Charge Vapers Up to 50% More ~ Study Finds Raising Taxes on Vaping Increases Smoking ~ The UK Government Says What the US Won’t: Vaping Is Safer Than Cigarettes ~ No, You Won’t Catch The New Coronavirus Via Packages Or Mail From China ~ Correlation Virus

THIS ISN’T OVER. It’s happening again

This land is your land. YOU are WE, the PEOPLE. We aren’t going anywhere. THEY work for US. We’re NOT shutting up.

For years, they (including me) said it couldn’t be done. Then it (shameless plug->) was planned. Then (another shameless plug->) it happened on our lawn, in D.C.. Then (another shameless plug->) this happened in D.C., now it’s happening again. May 2nd, #VapeRally2020.

UVA SAVE THE VAPE RALLY!

Guess who’s already confirmed to speak at this rally… go on…

UVA SAVE THE VAPE RALLY!

What are you doing?

Kara wants to know.

What are you doing Saturday, May 2nd?! 🤔 pic.twitter.com/i0HfKH2rlf
— Kara (@SwitchToVaping) March 7, 2020

Federal Funds Misspent on Anti-Vaping Research

What’s 51 million dollars when you get the desired results you want for the health of the American public?

Dr. Rodu explains:

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Tweets of the week

This guy.

.@realDonaldTrump it is time.. November is approaching rapidly.. drain the pharma swamp!@JeromeAdamsMD @Surgeon_General @SecAzar #WeVapeWeVote pic.twitter.com/5twNUF71NX
— Dimitris 🇬🇷 🇺🇸 (@VapinGreek) March 5, 2020

I’ll let Dr. Gardner make his point very clear:

Happy to distinguish British Lung Association evidence-based recommendations from @LungAssociation lies. Let me make this very clear. The British Lung Association just called ALA a liar. Which they are.#QuitLying indeed. https://t.co/HityHe59G3
— Charles A. Gardner, PhD (@ChaunceyGardner) March 6, 2020

My answer to Troop’s question is much less important than the question he asked in his tweet…

Troop, I believe it's been like this all along, but we *were* considered mushrooms.

Now we're #bots, #sheep, addicts, etc.

This is the biggest & ignored side effect of vaping:

👉there are millions of us networking, questioning and scrutinizing everything "they" call "science". https://t.co/Rifm4jhR5j
— VapingIT, SPE, EEI (@Vapingit) March 5, 2020

Clive agrees completely. Take your time, I’ll wait.

I agree completely… https://t.co/T4aZkQ22dQ
— Clive Bates (@Clive_Bates) March 5, 2020

That hashtag has been adopted in Mexico…

Así se está viviendo la convocatoria afuera de @Mx_Diputados todos en pro del vapeo 👊💨💨💨 #Regulenelvapeoya #Yosicreoenelvapeo #yovapeoyovoto #URGENTE # pic.twitter.com/XsPAG9tIhL
— Yo sí creo en el Vapeo (@yosicreovapeo) March 4, 2020

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Rep. Barbieri, a vape shop owner, tells House vaping isn’t dangerous, even for youth

Imagine having a conflict of interest and telling a partial truth? (Think tomato plants and smoke.) Me either, but here it is.

One of you in Idaho should contact him directly, respectfully & appropriately.

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Health Insurance Companies Charge Vapers Up to 50% More

How else will they regain their losses on you feeling better and using their services less?

Health Insurance Companies Charge Vapers Up to 50% More

Study Finds Raising Taxes on Vaping Increases Smoking

“Ecigs are a replacement for tobacco products. They are not a replacement for lost tobacco taxes.” ~ Me.

Study Finds Raising Taxes on Vaping Increases Smoking

The UK Government Says What the US Won’t: Vaping Is Safer Than Cigarettes

U.S. “emperors” have no cloths, or balls.

The UK Government Says What the US Won’t: Vaping Is Safer Than Cigarettes

No, You Won’t Catch The New Coronavirus Via Packages Or Mail From China

It’s a question. It’s a VALID question I’ve seen a time or 7, and with reports of production back up, and price gouging with some in the industry…

No, You Won’t Catch The New Coronavirus Via Packages Or Mail From China

Correlation Virus

Coorelation Virus is found in tobacco CONtrol environments in high concentration, normally mixed with opinion and drivel, it is highly contagious & easily spread.

Please PROTECT yourselves from #CorrelationVirus. Get yourself unindoctrinated immediately. Practice #CriticalThinking.

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Vaping in The News – March 1st, 2020

March 1, 2020 Vaping Links 1 Comment

Vaping In The News covers nicotine, smoking, vaping, snus, heat not burn, e-cigarettes, harm reduction, tobacco control, public health, government, regulations, policies & more worldwide.

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Pallone thinks you’re stupid ~ House Democrats go full nanny state and pass overkill vape flavor ban ~ How ‘Trickle-Down Justice’ Adds More Hurdles for Returning Citizens ~ STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY ~ Call For Another Retraction ~ The Politics of Vaping ~ Congress’ Proposed Tobacco Ban Would Represent Most Far-Reaching Prohibition Bill Since Ban on Alcohol ~ Do Anti-Vaping Ads and Media Actually Encourage Youth Vaping? ~ Would the PG mist from vaping help to reduce, deactivate, or kill some degree of airborne coronavirus? ~ The ‘Big Kill’

Pallone thinks you’re stupid

I can’t help that Francis Pallone thinks you are stupid. Take that up with him.

Speaking of being young and stupid

Did I ever tell you… there was a… oh never mind.

House Democrats go full nanny state and pass overkill vape flavor ban

Because it isn’t about… well… yes, yes it is.

House Democrats go full nanny state and pass overkill vape flavor ban

How ‘Trickle-Down Justice’ Adds More Hurdles for Returning Citizens

Oh wait, here’s how Francis deflects his own criminal enterprise with criminal and civil penalties for others, but not him.

Here’s what else #HR2339 had in it that caused a ruckus.

How ‘Trickle-Down Justice’ Adds More Hurdles for Returning Citizens

STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY

Back to reality. The house led by pied piper and top nanny-fuss-bucket Pallone had this dropped on his desk the night before.

Highlights:

“Unfortunately, however, this bill contains provisions that are unsupported by the available evidence regarding harm reduction…”

” another provision that raises constitutional concerns “

” The Administration cannot support H.R. 2339’s counterproductive efforts to restrict access to products that may provide a less harmful alternative to millions of adults who smoke “combustible cigarettes.”

“The Administration is also concerned about the constitutionality of a provision…”

“This standard may not satisfy the stringent vagueness test applied to regulations of speech under the Constitution’s Due Process Clause. “

“the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting regular surveillance of—and, when appropriate, taking enforcement measures …”

Do you really need to read it? Well, there it is.

STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY

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Call For Another Retraction

As if Professor Puff-N-Stuff isn’t embarrassed enough. Well, he certainly is not, and his funding tells him so.

Call For Another Retraction

To my fellow #republicans who voted for #hr2339 . Take another look at #vaping! It has been a #harmreduction tool used by millions of adult #Americans to end their #cigarette addiction.

Say “no” to a #vapeban!!

Great video by @JohnStossel https://t.co/WbPxjpagLo
— Patrice Kimbler For Congress (@pkforca36) March 1, 2020

The Politics of Vaping

That it “is” about politics (and money, and egos) rather than health still, after 5+ years still blows my mind. But, as I wrote late last year, there is a timeline where we went from being decimated to being FACE to FACE with opponents in the White House.

The Politics of Vaping

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pro·hib·it/prəˈhibit,prōˈhibit/

verb: formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority.

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Do Anti-Vaping Ads and Media Actually Encourage Youth Vaping?

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Do Anti-Vaping Ads and Media Actually Encourage Youth Vaping?

Pelosi Has to “Whip” Votes to Pass Flavor Ban

Jim McDonald explains Nancy’s sternness.

Pelosi Has to “Whip” Votes to Pass Flavor Ban

Would the PG mist from vaping help to reduce, deactivate, or kill some degree of airborne coronavirus?

From someone I trust exclusively, Chris Price answers this pressing question.

Would the PG mist from vaping help to reduce, deactivate, or kill some degree of airborne coronavirus?

The ‘Big Kill’

I can’t think of anything better to end this edition with than this, with our friends Dr. Brad Rodu joining Brent Stafford as they go down the rabbit hole with “Glantz Study Scandal & Truth Behind Smoking Death Rates”… lend your eyes and ears.

The ‘Big Kill’

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Vaping In The News – February 22nd, 2020

February 22, 2020 Vaping Links 2 Comments

VITN covers nicotine, smoking, vaping, snus, heat not burn, e-cigarettes, harm reduction, tobacco control, public health, government, regulations, policies & more worldwide.

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Vaping Prohibition is On the Table in Congress ~ I dare you to click on this ~ Nicotine science and policy Q & A ~ Virus hammers vape producers – and taxes boost smoking ~ Flavored tobacco bans lead to unintended consequences ~ Professor Puff-N-Stuff is a retracted idiot ~ Trump’s Good Idea: Get Drug Regulators Out Of Vaping ~ Did Somebody Leave the Gaslight On? ~ IQOS Heat-Not-Burn Products Are Drawing Smokers Away from Cigarettes ~ Did FDA Create a Regulatory Loophole for Puff Bars? ~ Did the government just contract Disney to advertise to children? ~ When a politician’s lips are moving:

Vaping Prohibition is On the Table in Congress

I seem to remember saying, tweeting, and blogging about regulations, restrictions, taxes, and bans. Repeatedly. Redundantly. Ahhh… but I repeat myself repetitively.

Nicotine science and policy Q & A

WELL worth the lengthy read. Why? Don’t question me!

Nicotine science and policy Q & A

I dare you to click on this…

Pro tip to legislators: Behind closed-doors agenda agreements should come BEFORE a vote, not during. Because I adore it so much, I tend to use the word (or variations) of “clusterfuck” sparingly. Here’s fuckwittery and clusterfuckitry in action – in front of a camera.

Just came acrossed this gem on fb… This is the Oregon health committee voting on an ban of internet vape sales. He's literally changing someone else's vote!! Publicly! #WeVapeWeVote #QuitLying #EndTheLies #CivilWar2 #govtcorruption #CORRUPTION #corrupt pic.twitter.com/z9y9XqXhhk
— Red_phoenyx (@Red_Phoenyx_) February 21, 2020

Virus hammers vape producers – and taxes boost smoking

I thought he’d sold his soul at least twice, but now, I present to you, THE Fergus Mason.

Virus hammers vape producers – and taxes boost smoking

Flavored tobacco bans lead to unintended consequences

A.J. Moll. In the flesh. Well, in the electronic flesh:

Flavored tobacco bans lead to unintended consequences

Professor Puff-N-Stuff is a retracted idiot.

If he’s lied about this one, imagine the need to go over ALL of his “work”. You can pick one from many, they’re all my favorite:

Journal Retracts “Unreliable” Glantz Study

Junk study on vaping and heart attacks retracted

American Heart Association Journal Finally Retracts Study

Junk Vape Heart Attack Study Pulled – But Damage is Done

Journal retracts hotly contested paper on vaping and heart attacks

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Trump’s Good Idea: Get Drug Regulators Out Of Vaping

I have a special place in my heart for those in public health actually doing the work they are supposed to do. Here’s Sally Satel:

Trump’s Good Idea: Get Drug Regulators Out Of Vaping

Did Somebody Leave the Gaslight On?

Don’t think for one second this tactic isn’t being abused, common practice and used well in the dark recesses of government… see what I did there…

Did Somebody Leave the Gaslight On?

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“I’m for whatever works for the informed consumer. Patch, gum, Heat Not Burn, vaping, snus, acupuncture, books, hypnosis, counseling, etc. Do I “like” them all? No. It’s not about or me, or what “I” like. What may work as a choice for a consumer is first.” ~ Me.

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Did FDA Create a Regulatory Loophole for Puff Bars?

As always, Jim McDonald goes above and beyond.

Did FDA Create a Regulatory Loophole for Puff Bars?

Wait, did the government just contract Disney to advertise to children? I’m not giving you the link in Jerry’s tweet. I’ll let you decide if you will do that all on your own.

A few months ago I met with several show writers in Hollywood to discuss the ability to promote positive messages to youth. Glad to see ⁦⁦@DisneyChannel⁩ stepping up!

‘Raven’s Home’ Spotlights Vaping, Complete With Cast Message – Deadline https://t.co/S8mTPxqQlE
— Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) February 22, 2020

When a politician’s lips are moving:

Nicotine e-liquid is water-based. Oil and water don't mix.
Vitamin E Acetate is also 10x the price of PG/VG (the carriers in e-liquid).

Is @NYGovCuomo lying, or is he just plain ignorant?#NoVapeNY is a scam #VapingSavesLives pic.twitter.com/PohfhvMGuC
— David Newell (@dnglos) February 21, 2020

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Vaping In The News – February 15th, 2020

February 15, 2020 Vaping Links 2 Comments

Vaping In The News covers nicotine, smoking, vaping, snus, heat not burn, e-cigarettes, harm reduction, tobacco control, public health, government, regulations, policies & more worldwide.

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Attempt to Create a New Tobacco Agency Will Not Work ~ A New Vape Agency for America? ~ Could tobacco cure coronavirus? Don’t laugh. ~ Smokeless Tobacco Users Are Not Dying from Diseases Associated with Smoking ~ Michelle Minton, FOIA Times Two ~ The CDC IS To Blame ~ What You Should Know About E-cigarettes and EVALI ~ New Study Suggests Raising Taxes On E-Cigarettes Could Encourage Traditional Smoking ~ The Effects of E-Cigarette Taxes on E-Cigarette Prices and Tobacco Product Sales: Evidence from Retail Panel Data ~ Think banning flavours will stamp out youth vaping? Think again

Attempt to Create a New Tobacco Agency Will Not Work

E-cigarettes should not BE tobacco products, but, I’m not in charge. That said, on National Tobacco Day, they were deemed tobacco.

In accordance with put your thinking caps on, there are reasons to link certain topics of importance. (Aside from the VITN rules!)

A New Vape Agency for America?

Where there’s one point of view, there’s always another. Whether you see the point in the 1st link, or notice something Dave Cross has to say below, this is a topic higher on the list than some would like it to be. Put your thinking caps back on!

A New Vape Agency for America?

Could tobacco cure coronavirus? Don’t laugh.

I couldn’t have predicted this coming across your eyes… but here we are… go on, it won’t hurt you.

Could tobacco cure coronavirus? Don’t laugh.

Smokeless Tobacco Users Are Not Dying from Diseases Associated with Smoking

Dr. Brad Rodu. Period.

Smokeless Tobacco Users Are Not Dying from Diseases Associated with Smoking

Michelle Minton FOIA Times Two:

FOIA Result: A reporter asking what Michigan is doing to warn people about contaminated THC vapes. Response? Tell him that some cases "are actually not connected to THC." #greatjobMichigan pic.twitter.com/KvRYdonSlt
— michelleminton (@michelleminton) February 14, 2020

FOIA Result (big time.) Michigan asking Bloomberg for $$$ for an "e-cigarette awareness campaign." pic.twitter.com/HyigRcfxbW
— michelleminton (@michelleminton) February 14, 2020

The CDC Is to Blame For More Americans Than Ever Being Misinformed About Vaping and E-Cigarettes

Ya think? I do.

The CDC Is to Blame For More Americans Than Ever Being Misinformed About Vaping and E-Cigarettes

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What You Should Know About E-cigarettes and EVALI

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Alright, fine. That’s not the title. But that’s the goal.

The Effects of E-Cigarette Taxes on E-Cigarette Prices and Tobacco Product Sales: Evidence from Retail Panel Data

“We simulate that for every one standard e-cigarette pod (a device that contains liquid nicotine in e-cigarettes) of 0.7 ml no longer purchased as a result of an e-cigarette tax, the same tax increases traditional cigarettes purchased by 6.2 extra packs.”

There’s a PDF within.

New Study Suggests Raising Taxes On E-Cigarettes Could Encourage Traditional Smoking

Of course it will, and it is in strict accordance with that pesky contractual government Ponzi S cheme called the Master Settlement Agreement.

New Study Suggests Raising Taxes On E-Cigarettes Could Encourage Traditional Smoking

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Think banning flavours will stamp out youth vaping? Think again

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Vaping In The News – February 8th, 2020

February 8, 2020 Vaping Links 1 Comment

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NICOTINE DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER ~ New York Magazine forgets that smokers exist ~ The Vaping Industry’s Impeachment ~ Charles Gardner points out the Truth ~ Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids distributes vaping products ~ Indefensible Inaction by JAHA Editors on Obvious Research Misconduct ~ Research: Vaping Helps Smokers Quit ~ US Candidates on Vaping ~ Children testifying about vaping in open court ~ Vaping: what people are getting wrong | The Economist ~ Snarky bonus tweet

NICOTINE DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER

I put this at the top of this weeks news – because the myth is important. There are many people assuming the opposite. (Think snus.)If you are surprised to learn this, that’s fine. Read it anyway. If you’re aware, awesome, there’s more news below.

NICOTINE DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER

New York Magazine forgets that smokers exist

Another author I admire takes a hit piece, explains conflation, excessive misinformation, harm reduction and what the public deserves.

The Vaping Industry’s Impeachment

VITN rules are strictly adhered to with Mr. McGrady: Who doesn’t like a little political banter with their vape?

The Vaping Industry’s Impeachment

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Charles Gardner points out the Truth

Apparently, in a less than obvious way to pull the gazillion people underage users of e-cigarettes to the promised land of a phone app, Truth Initiative has found the “cure” for the “epidemic”. Dr. Gardner points out their flaws in their… well – you see it.

Your phone app to quit nicotine vapes has a cessation efficacy 3 times greater than ANY smoking cessation product? So, obviously, nicotine vapes are FAR less addictive than smoking. And far less alarming. You people can’t see truth when it smacks you in the face.
— Charles A. Gardner, PhD (@ChaunceyGardner) February 8, 2020

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids distributes vaping products

A vaping product in everyone’s hands….. After years of supporting tobacco companies and smoking, I knew CTFK would finally come around. They are now distributi…. Wait a minu…. did they supply plenty of these to school officials to create an illusion of an epidemic?

Can the journalists and companies they work for not afford to purchase these themselves? Did Matt use funding and donations to purchase these?

One never knows.

A rather expensive PR pitch from CFTFK—a package of flavored vapes permitted under FDA’s new flavor policy pic.twitter.com/cejjnzh24j
— Matthew Perrone (@AP_FDAwriter) February 5, 2020

Indefensible Inaction by JAHA Editors on Obvious Research Misconduct

Dr. Rodu has integrity. It’s there, you should feel obligated to read it. (Not that I’d ever force your hand.)

Indefensible Inaction by JAHA Editors on Obvious Research Misconduct

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Research: Vaping Helps Smokers Quit

Dr Farsalinos said: “Unsurprisingly, and in agreement with other studies, we found a strong association between current daily e-cigarette use and being a former (rather than a current) smoker.

Research: Vaping Helps Smokers Quit

US Candidates on Vaping

Being the least informed on what is a hot topic in the U.S. is one thing, not knowing it is political… as discussed above… is another thing entirely. Hearing it from Dave across the pond makes it better.

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Two videos from this week:

Children testifying about vaping in open court

Since my introduction to the inner-sanctum of the vaping world, (which is at times by far seemingly on the outer rings of Saturn), the discussion of having children testify in open court has been a contested and “lets not talk about that” position for many good, and bad reasons. I haven’t changed my mind, I just haven’t been able to articulate how it should, or could, be done.

I think, and hope you’ll agree, this outstanding example where children (not coached, not scripted or wearing a nifty orange shirt) can, and should be a bar the industry and consumers can attain respectfully. This was discussed last evening on Smoke-Free Radio, and the conclusion is that (we) there’s nothing left to lose.

This points to a wonderful example to the (your) child how the legal process works, and can be effective to lawmakers. You have to judge the maturity of your child and their ability to speak their mind. If they meet your criteria, You get your three minutes, they should have theirs.

To speak in public is one of the top fears humans have. In this instance, these brave children did well. This is 5:45 long and well worth your time.

Vaping: what people are getting wrong | The Economist

Yep, the mainstream media is paying attention. Yes, we have a long way to go. NO, it’s NOT over. Yes, you’ve seen similar. Yeah. It’s 12:53 seconds. No, it’s not ‘perfect’. Nothing is.

Accept that, watch it anyway, then tell all your friends to watch it.

Vaping: what people are getting wrong | The Economist

Surgeon General is an idiot

Jerry did a little whining, so did I.

I feel ya, Jerry.

Here I am, *stuck on Twitter* tweeting to #PublicHealth "experts" about less harmful alternatives to smoking.

I've asked 'professionals' in prestigious positions for evidence of e-cigs being equally or more harmful than cigarettes. -> "We don't know enough". https://t.co/oy5Xg2dU6p
— VapingIT, SPE, EEI (@Vapingit) February 8, 2020

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Vaping In The News – February 1st, 2020

February 1, 2020 Vaping Links 1 Comment

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The largest threat to Public Health is an informed consumer.

Youth who use nicotine have rights. Stop punishing them. ~ There’s a right way and a wrong way to “Ditch JUUL” ~ Vape Ban – More Losers Than Winners ~ Lungs ‘magically’ heal damage from smoking ~ The Surgeon General’s Bogus Report on Smoking Cessation ~ World Health Organisation fails ~ Peak Australian GP body supports vaping ~ Nicotine Expert: Vaping is Unlikely to Cause Seizures ~ Vaping Causes Everything ~ The USSG Isn’t Helping ~ Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: State Profiles

Youth who use nicotine have rights. Stop punishing them.

I cannot break my VITN tradition, I’ve seen Michael McGrady, and so shall you.

I will preface this article with my now age-old (pun intended) and thoughtful question: At what age is a smoker considered a “smoker”, and display one of my favoritest tweets ever:

You can choose to disagree if you like.

There’s a right way and a wrong way to “Ditch JUUL”

Speaking of teens…. this is from the MN Smoke Free Alliance. It is not only an articulate and precise way to educate ~~children~~ the adults in the education, “control”, parenting, and industry spaces, it is one of the best “wish I’d have written this” documents I’ve seen.

There’s a right way and a wrong way to “Ditch JUUL”

Vape Ban – More Losers Than Winners

Speaking of teens…. they are included in this piece. If you’re going to talk about, and the genuine goal is harm reduction – directly or indirectly, you will include teens in the conversation.

Vape Ban – More Losers Than Winners

Lungs ‘magically’ heal damage from smoking

Because Robert Innes pointed this article out to me, I’m quoting Mr. Innes here, he has a better foreword to the article than I:

“So much for the argument that, “we should only breathe clean, fresh air” and that our lungs are delicate. It would seem that our lungs are smarter at looking after themselves than the World Health Organisation FCTC and the doomsayers who claim DNA damage from vaping.”

Lungs ‘magically’ heal damage from smoking

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The Surgeon General’s Bogus Report on Smoking Cessation

Recall my friend, Jerry wants smokers to quit – and admittedly doesn’t understand why… he claimed “I didn’t even know until this report came out that you can add as much as 10 years — a decade — to your life expectancy by quitting smoking…” in his speech last week.

Speaking of fraud, Dr. Rodu takes Jerry’s “report” to task.

The Surgeon General’s Bogus Report on Smoking Cessation

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Peak Australian GP body supports vaping

A long time coming for our Aussie friends, progress… boiling the frog. While you’re at it, toss Chimpman, Freeman, and the others in the pot as well.

Peak Australian GP body supports vaping

Nicotine Expert: Vaping is Unlikely to Cause Seizures

Well! Jim McDonald, and one of my favorite subjects wrapped up in one convenient link.

Nicotine Expert: Vaping is Unlikely to Cause Seizures

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Vaping Causes Everything

Personally, I’ve lost and regrown no less than four ears in the past 6 years. One ear is now forming on my wrist as I type… weird..

Wait a minute… Dave Cross explains.

Vaping Causes Everything

The USSG Isn’t Helping

Speaking of Dave Cross, and speaking of Jerry being an imbecile… in denial… go on…

The USSG Isn’t Helping

Hard to hold it together. 5 years down the drain 😔 pic.twitter.com/NtGzIt6TBl
— Robin Browning (@Vape_Frog) January 31, 2020

Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: State Profiles

This, if you’re in business, is imperative. It would be in your best interest to download and see what Lindsey Stroud has been working on for YOU. Then, you could compare and contrast what states around you are doing WHEN you are talking to YOUR local, state, and national representatives to change the conversation… Capice’?

Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: State Profiles

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