Monday, August 26, 2013

Eric Holder Calls US "Nation of Cowards"

Eric Holder Calls US "Nation of Cowards"
Attorney General Eric Holder just raised our hopes for his tenure: at a speech to his Justice Department, he called the United States "a nation of cowards." Holy shit!


Specifically, we are a nation of cowards when it comes to "talking about race." He's apparently never seen the internet—if he had he'd know that we're a nation of retards. But in the larger, more polite public sphere, he is completely right.
"Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial we have always been and I believe continue to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards," said Holder, nation's first black attorney general.
Race issues continue to be a topic of political discussion, Holder said, but "we, as average Americans, simply do not talk enough with each other about race."
[...]
"Saturdays and Sundays, America in the year 2009 does not in some ways differ significantly from the country that existed almost 50 years ago. This is truly sad," said Holder.
B-b-but Attorney General Holder, haven't you heard that some of White America's best friends are black? No, seriously, they even tell pollsters about it!
ABC News polls show there has been sharply increased social interaction between black and white Americans in the past few decades. In June, 79 percent of whites reported having a "fairly close personal friend" who's black, up from 54 percent in 1981. Ninety-two percent of blacks reported having a white friend, up from 69 percent a generation ago.
Similarly, a 2005 poll found that 48 percent of whites and 63 percent of blacks said someone in their family had brought a friend of the other race home for dinner — also far higher than when the data series began in 1973.
Problem: solved!
Besides, we elected a black president, so obv we are all cool with each other. We hope you guys enjoy your little history month!
Oh, Drudge has linked to this, so the OUTRAGE can begin! First out of the gate is Jonah Goldberg, the man who called FDR a fascist in a best-selling book. He finds the speech "both hackneyed and reprehensible" because people always make people talk about race too much as it is and he's sick of it! Of course he weighed in before he actually read the speech. Afterwards he is ok with it but he reserves the right to be really outraged about it again, later.

(+Video) But what did he say in Arabic?

(+Video) But what did he say in Arabic?

...Gal-On and other Meretz MK’s did not ask Abbas to repeat that policy statement on the “Voice of Palestine”‘ – the PBC Palestine Broadcasting Corporation radio or TV network, in the Arabic language

David Bedein..
Times of Israel..
26 August '13..

On Thursday, August 22, 2013, Meretz members of Knesset met with Mahmoud Abbas, whose term as the elected leader of the Palestinian Authority finished three years ago.

In a statement broadcast on the 11 PM August 22 newsreel of the “Voice of Israel” Israel Broadcasting Authority Radio, Meretz Knesset faction leader Zahava Gal-On proudly presented Abbas’s policy statement delivered to Meretz that he would relinquish the PLO vision of the “right of return” to the areas lost in 1948- Tzfat, Jaffa, Acre, BeerSheva, and more.

Gal-On and other Meretz MK’s did not ask Abbas to repeat that policy statement on the “Voice of Palestine”‘ – the PBC Palestine Broadcasting Corporation radio or TV network, in the Arabic language.

By way of example what would be needed to be seen and heard would be the opposite of the following 08 August broadcast, the actual constant of what has been broadcast and promoted throughout the Abbas presidency irrespective of talks, negotiations, or public statements to the English-speaking press and audience. (Yosef)

Published on Aug 18, 2013
http://palwatch.org/main.aspx?fi=450&fld_id=450&doc_id=9568
Radio announcer: "Greetings to all our listeners and happy holiday to you, our people in occupied Palestine (i.e., Israel), 1948 Palestine, the 1948 territories (i.e., Israel, created in 1948)... Greetings to our people in Acre, Nazareth, Tiberias, Haifa and Jaffa (all Israeli cities)... May your Palestinian identity be rooted in your hearts and minds. Allah willing, one day Palestine will be Palestine again!"
[Voice of Palestine (official PA radio), Aug. 8, 2013]

Meretz did not ask Abbas to order a change in the curriculum for the PA and UNRWA school system, in the new school year, where the PA/UNRWA school curriculum is based on the inculcation of the “Right of Return” through the “armed struggle” to liberate Palestine, all of Palestine in the hearts and minds of every Palestinian student.

To my colleagues in the media, the question remains, will reporters challenge Gal-On about the questionable policy announcement issued by Meretz following their meeting with Abbas.

Bottom line:

Abbas has facilitated a system which is preparing every nook and cranny of Palestinian society for total war with Israel, to liberate all of Palestine

Abbas all media outlets at his disposal to issue daily messages which encourage and endorse those who kill Jews.

This is not a right wing issue.

This is reality, ignored and played down by the Oslo process advocates for 20 years,

This is where a Erev Rosh HaShanah self-accountability process should come under consideration.

Abbas is a greater master of disinformation than Arafat, and is well dressed and will always say the right thing in English for any group that visits him, since he knows that his visitors will not ask the right questions.

Original title: Meretz visit with Abbas : But what did he say in Arabic?
Link: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/meretz-visit-with-abbas-but-what-did-he-say-in-arabic/


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Januvia Lawsuits

What is Januvia?

Januvia (sitagliptin) was first approved in October 2006 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug was created in an effort to help patients previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes gain control of their blood glucose levels. The first of its kind, the oral medication was classified as a DPP-4 inhibitor that helped to increase the body’s production of insulin. Unfortunately, studies have shown that the drug may directly raise the patient’s risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer following an initial dose and subsequent dosage increases. Patients experiencing these side effects have filed Januvia lawsuits seeking damages for their suffering.
januvia lawsuit dangerous drug

History of Januvia

Januvia was created by Merck & Co., Inc. to help the body produce insulin by affecting the incretin system and targeting pancreatic cells, yet it may also restrict the body from fighting against various types of cancer; research has shown that the DDP-4 inhibitors helps stop cancerous cells from spreading throughout the body. As a result, many physicians and medical experts agree that the drug has the potential to cause adverse conditions including thyroid and pancreatic cancers and pancreatitis.

Plaintiffs File Januvia Lawsuits against Merck

Patients who had been taking the medication and suffered serious side effects allege that, although the FDA required Merck to complete specific studies regarding the safety of the drug, the manufacturer delayed the process, thus drastically reducing the possibility of finding side effects or risks of serious health conditions before the drug was marketed for sale to the public. Plaintiffs in Januvia lawsuits allege that, had Merck acted according to the FDA’s direction, these health risks would have been apparent much sooner, and patients would have been informed of the effects and possibility of developing cancers before the issue became more serious.
Physicians maintain that some side effects are relatively common from taking the medication including:
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Sinus complications
  • Sore throat
However, many plaintiffs in Januvia lawsuits allege that they suffered from even more adverse effects including:
  • Severe skin reaction as noted by painful sensation on the skin, sore throat, rashes, burning eyes, facial swelling and fever
  • Gaining a rapid amount of weight quickly
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling of face or body
  • Difficulty urinating or not urinating at all
Patients who were eventually diagnosed with pancreatitis did not initially know that they had the disease when they first started noticing symptoms; rather, many plaintiffs in Januvia lawsuits allege that they were not fully aware that these side effects were the start of the condition. Most notably, patients claimed that they suffered from nausea, vomiting, decreased or loss of interest in food, irregular or increased heart rate and a severe pain that traveled from the stomach to the back.

Research Concludes Januvia May Cause Cancer

Researchers conducted studies in both May 2009 and again in 2011 to examine the possible connection between Januvia, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer; the results confirmed that although the drug has been successful in helping people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels, there was indeed an increased risk of developing both health conditions by taking the medication. The latter study reported participants taking the drug had a six-fold probability of suffering from pancreatitis further down the road, and those taking the drug had a two-fold possibility of developing pancreatic cancer in the future.
Physicians are warning consumers to conduct research before using the drug, particularly because it took over three years for these results to become apparent; there is no telling how long it may be before the medication is linked to other serious health conditions.

FDA Requests a Revision to Label

The FDA has acknowledged that they are currently investigating Januvia as the result of its possible link to serious health conditions. In fact, the FDA has reported evidence of inflammation and various levels of pre-cancerous cell changes in sample tissues they obtained from patients who were reportedly taking the medication.
However, in September 2009, the FDA requested that Merck revise the label on the medication to acknowledge the new and potential hazardous side effects associated with the drug. The FDA maintained that consumers must be warned prior to the initial dose and be aware of the current reports of the potential to develop various forms of acute pancreatitis. Additionally, the FDA asked the manufacturer to ensure that physicians and healthcare professionals knew to monitor their patients after prescribing the medication or after the dosage was increased in order to watch for the first signs of pancreatitis. Merck was also asked to instruct doctors to cease prescribing the drug if their patients started to report serious complications.
In the letter issued to Merck, the FDA maintained that Merck should acknowledge that the drug only be used with thorough monitoring methods, particularly in those who are at a predisposed risk of developing pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis and especially in patients who have a medical history of the diseases. Unfortunately, even though the FDA requested Merck make the necessary changes to the label and conduct further research in 2009, the organization still needed to chastise the manufacturer for failing to follow through by 2012.

Contact Us

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and been prescribed Januvia to help monitor your blood glucose levels? If you are currently taking the medication and are experiencing serious side effects or have been diagnosed with pancreatic or thyroid cancer, contact the American Injury Attorney Group. We will review your case, free of charge, and help to determine if you can file a claim against Merck to seek compensation.
- See more at: http://attorney-group.com/januvia-lawsuits/#sthash.ZNeECGKY.wqzr8gVr.dpuf

Januvia Lawsuits

What is Januvia?

Januvia (sitagliptin) was first approved in October 2006 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug was created in an effort to help patients previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes gain control of their blood glucose levels. The first of its kind, the oral medication was classified as a DPP-4 inhibitor that helped to increase the body’s production of insulin. Unfortunately, studies have shown that the drug may directly raise the patient’s risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer following an initial dose and subsequent dosage increases. Patients experiencing these side effects have filed Januvia lawsuits seeking damages for their suffering.
januvia lawsuit dangerous drug

History of Januvia

Januvia was created by Merck & Co., Inc. to help the body produce insulin by affecting the incretin system and targeting pancreatic cells, yet it may also restrict the body from fighting against various types of cancer; research has shown that the DDP-4 inhibitors helps stop cancerous cells from spreading throughout the body. As a result, many physicians and medical experts agree that the drug has the potential to cause adverse conditions including thyroid and pancreatic cancers and pancreatitis.

Plaintiffs File Januvia Lawsuits against Merck

Patients who had been taking the medication and suffered serious side effects allege that, although the FDA required Merck to complete specific studies regarding the safety of the drug, the manufacturer delayed the process, thus drastically reducing the possibility of finding side effects or risks of serious health conditions before the drug was marketed for sale to the public. Plaintiffs in Januvia lawsuits allege that, had Merck acted according to the FDA’s direction, these health risks would have been apparent much sooner, and patients would have been informed of the effects and possibility of developing cancers before the issue became more serious.
Physicians maintain that some side effects are relatively common from taking the medication including:
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Sinus complications
  • Sore throat
However, many plaintiffs in Januvia lawsuits allege that they suffered from even more adverse effects including:
  • Severe skin reaction as noted by painful sensation on the skin, sore throat, rashes, burning eyes, facial swelling and fever
  • Gaining a rapid amount of weight quickly
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling of face or body
  • Difficulty urinating or not urinating at all
Patients who were eventually diagnosed with pancreatitis did not initially know that they had the disease when they first started noticing symptoms; rather, many plaintiffs in Januvia lawsuits allege that they were not fully aware that these side effects were the start of the condition. Most notably, patients claimed that they suffered from nausea, vomiting, decreased or loss of interest in food, irregular or increased heart rate and a severe pain that traveled from the stomach to the back.

Research Concludes Januvia May Cause Cancer

Researchers conducted studies in both May 2009 and again in 2011 to examine the possible connection between Januvia, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer; the results confirmed that although the drug has been successful in helping people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels, there was indeed an increased risk of developing both health conditions by taking the medication. The latter study reported participants taking the drug had a six-fold probability of suffering from pancreatitis further down the road, and those taking the drug had a two-fold possibility of developing pancreatic cancer in the future.
Physicians are warning consumers to conduct research before using the drug, particularly because it took over three years for these results to become apparent; there is no telling how long it may be before the medication is linked to other serious health conditions.

FDA Requests a Revision to Label

The FDA has acknowledged that they are currently investigating Januvia as the result of its possible link to serious health conditions. In fact, the FDA has reported evidence of inflammation and various levels of pre-cancerous cell changes in sample tissues they obtained from patients who were reportedly taking the medication.
However, in September 2009, the FDA requested that Merck revise the label on the medication to acknowledge the new and potential hazardous side effects associated with the drug. The FDA maintained that consumers must be warned prior to the initial dose and be aware of the current reports of the potential to develop various forms of acute pancreatitis. Additionally, the FDA asked the manufacturer to ensure that physicians and healthcare professionals knew to monitor their patients after prescribing the medication or after the dosage was increased in order to watch for the first signs of pancreatitis. Merck was also asked to instruct doctors to cease prescribing the drug if their patients started to report serious complications.
In the letter issued to Merck, the FDA maintained that Merck should acknowledge that the drug only be used with thorough monitoring methods, particularly in those who are at a predisposed risk of developing pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis and especially in patients who have a medical history of the diseases. Unfortunately, even though the FDA requested Merck make the necessary changes to the label and conduct further research in 2009, the organization still needed to chastise the manufacturer for failing to follow through by 2012.

Contact Us

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and been prescribed Januvia to help monitor your blood glucose levels? If you are currently taking the medication and are experiencing serious side effects or have been diagnosed with pancreatic or thyroid cancer, contact the American Injury Attorney Group. We will review your case, free of charge, and help to determine if you can file a claim against Merck to seek compensation.
- See more at: http://attorney-group.com/januvia-lawsuits/#sthash.ZNeECGKY.wqzr8gVr.dpuf