U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams faces charges in Hawaii after “a little bit of fun” while visiting a closed park in August with two others, violating COVID19 rules.
He “didn’t know“???
The article said Adams “didn’t know parks were closed“… but “provided a phone number” to the officer, “the same number Adams listed on an email to state officials seeking an exemption for Hawaii’s quarantine on arriving travelers.”
Interesting wording… the email – he provided – confirmed an exemption for quarantine for traveling – that included “links to rules”. Well… I didn’t see that juvenile behavior coming. Was he confused?
For some time, Adams has been pushing gaslighting the public to take personal responsiblity for stopping the spread of COVID19, tweeting “tips” such as “#COVIDStopsWithMe”. It seems he chose to ignore his ownadvice while traveling, opting for his original official statment, assuming immunity, deciding not to heed the emergency order.
Interestingly – at the bottom of the article, it states “According to the complaint, Adams put a mask on.”
He could have referenced the CDC website he linkedhere in early August about travel restrictions. (There’s a section covering “restrictions” here).He must not have thought to conduct a simple google search about Park Closure Hours. It boldly mentions, in red, at the top:
*City parks, botanical gardens, community gardens, certain park facilities, and beaches reopening Sept. 10, 2020 for individual activities in accordance with Emergency Order 2020-26.
But wait (bold/italics my emphasis), there’s more… To point out Jerry’s indifference… it says “the surgeon general was cited for accidentallyviolating the mayor’s emergency order, due to his misunderstanding of the law“.
Accidentally? Misunderstanding? Huh.
I’ll reference a quote from David Bachert:
“Well, when it happened “due to his misunderstanding of the law”, it would be best to lift the burden of the office from him, henceforth he might be able to commit himself to further studies of “the law” – or at least the content of e-mails he receives. #FireTheSG“
Covid19, and restrictions in place around the country aren’t something ‘new‘. While the city of Honolulu has issued “more than 10,000 such citations“, 2,203 were dismissed by June.
Wait, was Jerry confused?
If he’s confused, are we still expected to take his position or “advice” seriously? I’m not surprised Jerry doesn’t do his research, or that he is… well, it’s common knowledge Jerry doesn’t open emails. As much as he likes google, he didn’t take time to check?
Here’s my condensed version of just a few of Adams key sentences in a COVID19 press conference with President Trump earlier this year.
With a history of confusion, Jerry, as former Indiana State Health Commissioner – and in chargeof that state’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission, seemed stunned after reading “his own” latest Surgeon General ‘report’ on smoking. He stated “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”.
What?
Now changed, this was his personal Twitter profile description at one time.
Do as I say, not as I do
It’s unnerving to see -0- accountability from the Surgeon General both personally and professionally, acting ‘unaware’ while misinterpreting data, science, and now laws the public he’s supposed to serve – are expected to abide by.
After breaking at least one law while sightseeing, he appeared at a news conference giving the public advice he didn’t heed himself:
“And to the people who are lapsing a little bit, I want you to understand that a little bit of fun right now can result in shutdowns further on down the road. It’s important that we all do the right things right now, even if we don’t feel we are personally at risk.”
The violation for “a little bit of fun” he mentionedreportedly can include “fines of up to $5,000, up to a year in jail, or both”.
I suggest both.
In the most basic observation of this puppet, I (rhetorically) wonder why the public health community is concerned about the public’s lack of trust in the people like Adams, who are ‘in charge’, and their inability to do their job(s) is questioned.
I’m also curious as to why Jerry didn’t take a selfie with the nice officer. I’ve repeatedly invited Jerry to be a guest on Smoke Free Radio to discuss a potpourri of subjects with Patrick and me.
To date, he has not responded.
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Deadly agency nominated for award
Because you need to pat yourselves on the back for a pseudo-job well done. You have work to do with those states banning ‘our’ products on false pretenses. Now you have the tools.
Human beings died while we eluded to something else causing the problem – and that assumption caused cities and states to ban nicotine vaping products.
We’re still confusing the public. We’ll mention it, but we’re not going to blow the same budget resources admitting or rectifying blatant misconduct. But hey, look at us! We’re a finalist for an award!
Congrats to CDC’s Dr. Briss & 2019 Lung Injury Response Team for being #Sammies2020 Science & Environment finalist! They identified the chemical compound responsible for the outbreak of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI): https://t.co/fiwSBUwD23
— Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH (@CDCDirector) May 4, 2020
Lessons From the Public Health Responses to the US Outbreak of Vaping-Related Lung Injury
You have work to do with those states banning ‘our’ products on false pretenses. Now you have the tools.
“The CDC’s public advice and the media were slow to report the evidence on the role of cannabis vaping. Popular government regulatory proposals – bans on sales of nicotine flavours and vaporisers – were based on the assumption that nicotine vaping was the cause of the outbreak.”
If one person is tested three-times and all three tests come back positive, it counts as three instead of one https://t.co/lAW8C1N9Er
— Rogue1-the Jeff Faria Project (@PatriotsOfMars) May 5, 2020
What’s that? Juul and Pave?
This 60 second snippet from PAVE has them telling the truth (and then distorting it). Not that that's news to anyone, I'm sure, but they did FINALLY admit the "JUUL rep" (in the school) wasn't a "JUUL rep". pic.twitter.com/Sy5cqYvxnh
What Carl said, and the video Jerry is in was “produced at taxpayer expense”.
What type of person refers to himself using a seldom-used unjustly flattering nickname? (Hint: Pretty much anyone who is part of our basket case governing cabal.) https://t.co/2q3hTIT8IA
United States of America. The only country in the world to deem a blue screwdriver a tobacco product per @FDATobacco … When are you going to wake up America? Your government is lying to you about vaping and ecigs! Do not let them hand over the industry to BT. #firetheSGpic.twitter.com/04VokflIqW
I can’t believe there is this much discourse about face masks.
What if, despite “expert” advice, simply suggesting wearing a mask may, could, might, or possibly reduce your risk from the other asymptomatic humans, and “flatten the curve”? To overlook deter something as simple (and inexpensive) as facemasks as part of the standing COVID-19advice to the public should be construed as negligence. Reasonable “explanations” for not wearing masks is quite frankly, worse.
I can’t believe there is this much discourse around the world about face masks.
So, while looking for the difference of ‘experts’ downplaying a need, increased hype against the need, and common sense for, or against wearing a mask for personal use, I’ve highlighted a Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) preventive graphic: I see exposure, person to person, close contact, and finally, how droplets can… wait, let me get my mask.
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It’s personal.
For all intents and purposes, all humans have the same preventive goal: To protect our individual selves and the ones we love. To choose to wear a mask is a personal, individual choice. I’m all for it, and that. Wikipedia explains “Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection.” To reduce risk of that which poses a threat. To minimize exposure. It doesn’t say it will work. I know less than you do about infectious diseases, and I can’t say you’ll wear a mask properly or if it will work. But……….
In densely populated (and worst hit) areas of the United States (think New York, you know, subways and stuff) I’ll ask again: What if, simply wearing a mask would achieve their slogan of “flatten the curve”? What if “they”, the chosen experts, are wrong?
“Tinfoil hat time”: What are they trying to hide? Why are they trying to hide it? Are they ignoring information for appearances? Do they want this pandemic to get worse?
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Creating fear?
Are masks unnecessary? Are they purposely downplaying the need? I’ve seen ‘higher risk’ groups singled “stigmad” out (yep, made it up) because of age, alcohol use, being overweight, smokers, vapers, and more. To gaslight “groups” of people claiming they are at a higher risk is idiotic. I can only think that narrative would give anyone not in that group a false sense of security. I also think well, gee, those people should be wearing masks!
If you’re old enough to remember, this is how AIDS ideology, stigma, and discrimination was fueled. You’d THINK “Public Health” would learn.
Interestingly, Twitter just released guidelines saying : “Claims that specific groups, nationalities are never susceptible to COVID-19″ and on my point, bold being my emphasis again: “Claims that specific groups, nationalities are more susceptible to COVID-19″… that’s found here. I hope it extends to other false narratives.
I stated on Twitter: “Someone tell me ‘I’m’ wrong.”: (this includes you!) “*Everyone* has the exact same RISK of #COVID19. Washing hands, social distancing, less exposure, reduces RISK. Exposure is the risk, anyone *having it* who also suffers from chronic disease MAY, could, or might have more detrimental outcomes.”
Remember the CDC graphic above? The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. I don’t find it unreasonable to utilize a mask as a preventable measure. What if it helps….
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Don’t wear a mask?Says W.H.O.?
Why not? The World Health Association (W.H.O.) says if you’re healthy, only wear a mask if you’re attending to anyone suspected of a COVID-19 infection. Well that’s odd. I suspect anyone is licking toilet seats or not washing their hands are suspect, but I can’t tell those humans apart from the ones that don’t. Also, those telling you and me what we can, cannot personally ‘do’ are by all accounts, suspect. It’s a thing with me.
Masks should be worn by health care providers who manage #COVID19 patients in health facilities. Masks are also important for people w/ symptoms or those caring for them. Irresponsible use of masks by those who do not need them can be harmful & cause shortages for those in need. pic.twitter.com/u31rebIPbo
In the tweet above it states “Irresponsible use of masks by those who do not need them can be harmful”.
But… this, from October 2019 states: “
Recommended for symptomatic individuals, and conditionally recommended for public protection“, also “Given the costs and the uncertain effectiveness, face masks are conditionally recommended only in severe influenza epidemics or pandemics for the protection of the general population, but are recommended for symptomatic individuals at all times.”
Did I run out and purchase masks? No, but if you’re like me, you’re not randomly doing as you’re told. I’ll wear a bandana. Simple, makes me feel better. It’s a personal, individual choice. Besides, I don’t trust their advice on things I know, why should I trust them with things I don’t. I already suffer from borderline anti-public health ‘expert’ syndrome.
On February 29th, 2020, the U.S. Surgeon General stated scolded the public with all the professionalism in the world. He tweeted “Seriously people- STOP BUYING MASKS!“, I decided he’s marginalizing something bigger than he is – like his ego and narrative, and I’ll assume he’s wrong. What if he is?
How DARE (I) we humans question authority or think it (may, could) might be acceptable to think for ourselves, and by the way, Jerry… why are you taking the liberty of relinquishing Americans of their personal choice by demanding we do, or not do anything?
“The precautionary principle states we should sometimes act without definitive evidence, just in case…”
“The public” here are not volunteers in someone else’s experiment in a flu outbreak—they are people the world over who are trying to stay alive in a deadly pandemic.”
Is it me, or is it hard to fathom potential & devastating (hindsight in 2020 will be 20/20) there could ever be so much debate and professional division about masks?
“Covid19 has released global awareness about #PublicHealth, spotlighting & exposing unprepared experts who assume, correlate, fabricate,hypothesize, speculate & manipulate#data leveraging financial/political advantages against humans.
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Peeling off the mask
What about research, or data on masks vs no masks? Because I adore JoodiG, and because of what she (and Patty McNulty above her) said, I was intrigued. REDUCING RISK. Then of course, there’s that personal, individual choice again.
Even a home made mask reduces risk. It doesn’t eradicate it, but that’s what harm Reduction is all about – Reducing RISK. People deserve to receive honest, evidence based information. @JeromeAdamsMD do your damn job! https://t.co/o4f4Fvhngh
— JoodiG 🙋🏼♀️ (FFP2/3 masks work) (@JoodiG) March 28, 2020
Are public health “leaders” trying to make us “look like” we’re not panicking to the rest of the world? We’ve already bought all the toilet paper, is wearing masks considered taboo in the USA? Is it that the government was already in an unprepared en mass position, and the public depleted the normal needed stock of masks too quickly? I’ll get back to that link JoodieG shared shortly below… and hey, thanks for hanging with me.
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I have to ask, what about the flu?
What about wearing masks for flu season(s)… what does the Centers for DISEASE control say about that? Well…. interestingly…
I do like to fact check, so off I go… where one tab becomes three, and five… and wait a minute.
So, what about the flu… well… This got my attention. Sherif Mossad, MD isn’t a political or governmental public health figure, he is an infectious disease specialist. At the Cleveland Clinic. Wait, now when flu season is in, why are we not being told to wear masks? I’ll let you ponder that as this paragraph comes to a non-conclusional (Yep, made that one up myself as well) close.
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Someone’s lying, or someone isn’t telling the whole truth, so because I like to poke Jerry… the expert.
Hiya, Jerry. Are you an infectious disease specialist?
Is denying an honest conversation about masks worth your #feelings and above #publichealth?
Look at the graphic again, and look at what Jerry said.
Popular (Twitter) hashtags about this subject are #masksforall and #masks4all.
The link to the article (graphic) in my above tweet is here.
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Points, counterpoints.
For time and space, you can click here for this tweet, and it will open to a continuous ‘thread’ of other related tweets from this and other users. Also, as always, I highly suggest joining Twitter (There’s that personal, individual choice again.)
For the @nytimes, I wrote about why health authorities telling people they didn't need masks, and, besides they wouldn't wear them right, misfired and maybe even fueled hoarding. There will be many painful truths, and we need to learn to talk about them. https://t.co/vGF5UZdpPnpic.twitter.com/vBhEbS2rJk
Obviously, healthcare workers should get priority on the appropriate masks because they – are – at the highest risk for exposure.
That said, how about Mrs. Johnson down at your local brick and mortar? She’s exchanging your money in face to face transactions tirelessly, because she is an essential worker. How, if anyone can not show symptoms immediately, can they know they’re contagious? Does anyone not deserve a mask in face-to-face transactions? As much as I like Mrs. Johnson, if neither of us are wearing masks as a preventative measure and she’s asymptomatic, and I come home to my grandson…
Masks allow the user to reduce their risk. Also, see harm reduction, and there’s that personal, individual choice again.
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Remember JoodiG’s tweet?
Do you know why I’m the guy who asked all the annoying questions in class? Because either I didn’t understand it, and/or others were afraid to ask. Yeah, that was me.
Here’s the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (NCBI link) JoodieG referred to above in her tweet.
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I’m just a human being wondering how big a failure this could be, and what else they are already not doing.
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Yep, I still can’t believe there is this much discourse about masks. My disclaimer? I’m not an expert. I can only read, comprehend, and decide for myself and my family. Your personal decision to buy, make, and wear, or not wear masks is your decision. From a social distancing standpoint, and human interaction, You do you, I’ll do me.
I hope and predict(see same-day update from the Washington Post below) masks will be suggested soon by U.S. officials with some excuse that new data has come out, they didn’t know, without admitting a failure, by pointing fingers at the public – in the ‘we didn’t plan to have enough’ chain of events that will unfold in disbelief, right before our open, gaping, uncovered mouths… I mean, eyes.
Please, don’t hold your breath, I’ve been wrong before. The one thing I am confident in? Trust, but verify.
They could be right, I advise to ALWAYS question public health “experts”, and wash your hands. Masks are optional and, that advice, of course, is a personal, individual choice for you to make. Or not.
Be well.
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UPDATE:
President Trump was asked about masks today 3/30/2020 (the same day as this blog). His remarks are below, and on this tweet with the question starting at the 46:36 time mark.
The question (and response) was:
Reporter: “Scott Gottlieb, your former FDA Commissioner wrote a roadmap for recovery after the coronavirus. President Trump: Very interesting I saw it. Reporter: He suggests, the roadmap suggests that everybody wear a mask in public. Is that something that the task force – thinks is a good idea?”
President Trump: “We haven’t discussed it to that extent… but it’s certainly something we could discuss. We’re getting certainly the number of masks that you need. We are in the process of talking about things, I saw his suggestion on that, so we’ll take a look at it, for a period of time, not forever I mean you know we want our country back.”
He went on to say “We’re not going to be wearing masks forever but it could be for a short period of time after we get back into gear. People could, I could see something like that happening for a period of time. But I would hope it would be for a very limited period of time. Doctors, they’ll come back and say for the rest of our lives we have to wear masks.”
HUH.
I found this from the Washington Post late this evening:
Now it’s being considered…..
“according to a federal official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because it is an ongoing matter of internal discussion and nothing has been finalized.”
YES! Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good! See study by Myers & Co. @US_FDA! All refs for modeling parameters given👇. Even 50% compliance with low-filtration (ill-fitting) surgical masks reduce flu transX by 42% (fig1d). #COVID19 is at least as contagious as flu. https://t.co/r9h9Jfaokgpic.twitter.com/FYNqTe9eI1
— Prof. Dr. Benhur Lee, MD 🦠🧬🔬 (@VirusWhisperer) March 30, 2020
“Guidance needs to change and needs to be clear that these nonmedical, nonsurgical masks are beneficial to the general public and should be worn when outside of the home,” said Robert Hecht, a professor of epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health.
You can hear sensible advice from the question about #MasksForAll at about 1:05:50, @Surgeon_General .@JeromeAdamsMD, and LOOK at her excitement as she was asked & answered the question *and her profession*.
Dr. Birx: Masks: “It’s just being considered by the task for now about whether that (CDC) recommendation that already exists relevant to to wearing masks should be altered in any way so it’s still under discussion.”
From an NPR interview of the head of the CDC. Translation from Orwellian bureaucratic gobbledigook: "We misled you. Wear a mask." pic.twitter.com/smEugkGxDB
Encourage the Public to Wear Masks. “There is emerging evidence that asymptomatic and presymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is possible,18 which complicates efforts to pursue case-based interventions. To reduce this risk during Phase I, everyone, including people without symptoms, should be encouraged to wear nonmedical fabric face masks while in public.19 Face masks will be most effective at slowing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 if they are widely used, because they may help prevent people who are asymptomatically infected from transmitting the disease unknowingly.
Face masks will be most effective at slowing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 if they are widely used, because they may help prevent people who are asymptomatically infected from transmitting the disease unknowingly. Face masks are used widely by members of the public in some countries that have successfully managed their outbreaks, including South Korea and Hong Kong.20 The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended members of the public use face masks in the event of a severe influenza pandemic.21
"If you're going to wear a face covering, please try not to touch your face… please save the N95 for healthcare workers…wearing a face covering does not mean you don't have to practice social distancing." — U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams pic.twitter.com/YfCNzcpwgc
What about this? Why isn’t this part of flu ‘season’ messaging?
“Our findings suggest that a homemade mask should only be considered as a last resort to prevent droplet transmission from infected individuals, but it would be better than no protection.”
“If, in fact, a person who may or may not be infected wants to prevent infecting someone else, one of the best ways to do that is with a mask,” Fauci told CNN’s Jim Acosta. “So perhaps that’s the way to go and again, I say Jim, that’s under very active consideration. As I say, we’ll be discussing it today, this afternoon, at the task force meeting.”
A second motion was passed that included the mandate for all Laredoans to begin wearing protective face masks, or “nose to mouth” covers. That includes any type of fabric, scarf, or bandana.
While a “6” foot rule has been established, this shows the “Virus was widely distributed on floors, computer mice, trash cans, and sickbed handrails and was detected in air ≈4 m from patients.”
That’s 13.1234 FEET. Will they update it?
“positivity was relatively high for floor swab samples”…
“Because patient masks contained exhaled droplets and oral secretions, the rate of positivity for those masks was also high (data not shown). We recommend adequately disinfecting masks before discarding them.”
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This week’s edition is a bit different, because of correlationvirus… among other things, and I went on a journey of complacency, masks, and videos and…
I hope you are all washing your hands and well stocked up in all the toilet paper you can find. I thank you for reading….
Smoking, vaping and hospitalization for COVID-19
Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos, Anastasia Barbouni, and Raymond Niaura are continuously updating this. It sounds silly that politicians, front groups, and politicians are using this to (so far) fabricate agendas… but here we are.
I took my time considering this particular article in this week’s news, and placement of it for a few reasons. What else are they confused, surrounded by chaos, and complacent about? Then, of course, it shows exactly what the agency doesn’t. Yep, you read that correctly.
Cardiovascular autonomic effects of electronic cigarette use:
We’re invested in ourselves, and our health. Frequent visitors know I, and all of you are watching for anything, good or bad, about vaping.
“The results of chronic e-cigarettes (EC) vaping studies were consistent with a chronic sympathoexcitatory effect as estimated by heart rate variables (HRV), but this did not translate into chronic increases in heart rate (HR) or blood pressure (BP).”
Professional and Home-Made Face Masks Reduce Exposure to Respiratory Infections among the General Population
JoodiG’s tweet… in response to the Surgeon General Jerry…. along with Patty McNulty’ valid question/response are questioning him… silly we’re having a discussion about masks, but here we are…
Even a home made mask reduces risk. It doesn’t eradicate it, but that’s what harm Reduction is all about – Reducing RISK. People deserve to receive honest, evidence based information. @JeromeAdamsMD do your damn job! https://t.co/o4f4Fvhngh
— JoodiG 🙋🏼♀️ (FFP2/3 masks work) (@JoodiG) March 28, 2020
Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask… either way, here’s the link JoodiG’s referring to:
I am not a professional, but the Surgeon General wants to portray the -silly- debate of masks as if they’re just placebos…
Oh, and speaking of Twitter and masks, and now knowing what you know… there’s a poll and I predict a very interesting thread (and stellar responses below it) already developing.
Should Americans who are asymptomatic be wearing masks? Tell us why or why not.
If you are DOING something along with (if you’re open) your normal operations, or have added or switched to other production, service or community outreach, yell at me on Twitter here. And/or, link your contribution to your area below Dave’s tweet!
In response to COVID19, the vape industry has retooled at least 100 facilities to make hand sanitizer to donate in their communities. The moral crusaders have spent their time spreading fear and lies about vaping causing COVID19. Now you know the character of the players involved
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…
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
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#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…
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 #TakeDownTobaccohttps://t.co/DtTvrZEEV7
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.
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.
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. #BansDontWorkhttps://t.co/pmuxTeUL9O
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.
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