AS IT TURNS OUT
More and more evidence is coming to the fore that shows that Americans have been greatly mislead about many things. (If it were only ONE thing, I think we could let it go…right?)
SCIENCE IS NOT “SCIENTIFIC”
As it turns out strange things, which do not make a bit of sense, are being reported as “science.”
For instance, LiveScience reported recently: “A drying climate is making East Africa pull apart faster.” OK, tell me how that works! The rift valley has been pulling apart for millions of years, some centuries faster, some slower. It seems to be in a fast mode again, but this time “science” is declaring it is because of global warming??? Logic is not a strong suit for those “educated eggheads.” If it is caused by global warming THIS century, what caused it 300 years ago? 800 years ago? 1800 years ago? If you listen hard you can hear crickets.
CRICKETS.
As it turns out insects produce more planet-killing gas (farts) per gram of protein than cows do. I saw an article suggesting we eat insects for protein in place of cows and chickens in order to “save the planet.” The problem, as you can see, is that “doing good” would be very bad. Honestly, I can’t see how insect protein is any better for you than cow protein anyway. You won’t be rounding up crickets from the wild, will you? You’ll be buying farmed crickets, adding to the greenhouse problem.
MORON PROTEIN.
As it turns out it doesn’t matter whether the cow eats grasses or YOU eat leaf lettuce and beans. One of you is producing earth-killing gases. You’ve merely moved the pasture indoors where it will affect your lung health and friendships. So eat as much meat as is healthful and ignore all the “agenda” stuff. Protein in your diet is necessary for good health. Salads, fruits, and vegetables are also necessary. Balance them, but don’t try to save the world by eating more beans or broccoli.
MARIJUANA.
As it turns out marijuana is a bad drug. Now, some will tell you, and I agree, that if you are going through chemo or have a limited number of other serious ailments it can be a life saver. At the same time it is clear that many drugs have not so nice side effects. Some of the potential risks of marijuana use are a shortened lifespan, heart/lung disorders, and reduced cognition.
Many people use marijuana for anxiety, but there are better and safer drugs for that. Get this, however, it IS a drug AND it IS smoking. Smoking = bad (all by itself). Research shows that for some types of cancer and for heart/lung diseases … ANY smoking is bad smoking.
I’ll stop there because every month more troubling information is being discovered about this “victimless” drug.
ALCOHOL.
As it turns out alcohol is carcinogenic. Wow! Sorry to be truthful, I guess. So many people get cancer and ask “why me?”
Alcohol consumption is not just for stupidity at parties anymore. That’s right, it is WELL KNOWN (follow the science, folks) that any consumption adds to your risk of cancers.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists SEVEN CANCERS whose incidence is known to be increased by alcohol: cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, rectum, and breast. There are also studies that show a link to stomach, pancreatic, and prostate cancer.
“Using the very best data we have, comparing populations [of drinkers and non-drinkers], it appears that even very low levels of drinking—one drink a week—are associated with a measurable increase in risk over time,” says Dr. Ernest Hawk, head of prevention and population sciences at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. “When you’re talking about cancer [and alcohol], there’s NO SAFE LEVEL of exposure.” (emphasis mine) https://time.com/7364435/alcohol-cancer-risk-carcinogens/
How carcinogenic is alcohol? If it were a food dye (Smirnoff #7) or an artificial sweetener (Coorsalose) it would have been banned decades ago.
MULTIPLE SPOUSES (wives).
As it turns out it is not only an issue for American Mormons (they want to be called by another moniker). It is also an issue in the entire country of Liberia in Africa where nearly 1/3 of “married” women are in multiple spouse situations. Liberia is NOT a Mormon country. Liberia is not the only country that allows (or doesn’t prosecute) the practice. Come to think of it, I think it is proper to call it a “practice” because after 40 years with ONE spouse I still haven’t won a tournament, what would I do with TWO? I have stopped asking “Why did you …” questions. They never get answered and I lose. I already pay taxes to federal, state, and local governments … having multiple wives would be like starting ANOTHER government where I’m the sole taxpayer. Who has time for that?
By the way, for those keeping track, Liberia is NOT made up mostly of the descendants of freed American and Caribbean island slaves. The descendants of former slaves represent fewer than 10% of the population. There are reasons for this, the first being that fewer than 25% of those former slaves who sailed for there survived more than a year. If they survived the voyage, they had to deal with disease, malnutrition, and war. However, the descendants of the enslaved were the ruling party until mid-last century.
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