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The foundational principle of medicine, "First, do no harm," appears at odds with the idea of placing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services. While there’s an argument that his advocacy for healthier lifestyles could be beneficial, his controversial views on health issues suggest more harm than good may result.  

 

In May 2023, during his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, Kennedy sat down to discuss his platform. He showcased his independence, criticizing President Biden’s policies and lamenting the Democratic Party's shift after Donald Trump's 2016 election. While these perspectives earned respect for their political insight, they had little connection to his views on public health, which seemed unmoored from scientific consensus.  

 

Kennedy’s health-related theories are a tangle of questionable claims, from blaming “neocons” for America’s problems to suggesting that “pesticides, cellphones, ultrasound” contribute to conditions like Tourette syndrome and peanut allergies. He also posited that the country’s chronic health issues can be traced to a single year in the 1980s when several “bad things” supposedly converged. Such assertions, while appealing to conspiracy theorists on social media, fail to resonate with evidence-based reasoning.  

 

Despite his ability to critique issues like the dysfunctional relationship between federal agencies and Big Pharma, Kennedy’s solutions seem impractical. While the pharmaceutical industry has its flaws, it also plays a critical role in innovation and employment. A radical overhaul of the industry, as Kennedy has suggested, could lead to unintended consequences, including economic disruption and a potential decline in access to life-saving medications.  

 

Kennedy’s positions also clash with Donald Trump’s priorities. His opposition to fracking, pesticides, and fertilizers undermines Trump’s commitment to supporting farmers and the energy sector. Such contradictions raise questions about how Kennedy could fit into a broader agenda focused on economic growth and stability.  

 

The Department of Health and Human Services oversees over 100 programs and employs more than 83,000 people. Effective leadership in this role demands stability and pragmatic decision-making, not the divisive rhetoric or prolonged disruptions that might follow Kennedy’s appointment. The Senate, where Republicans have a slim margin, is unlikely to confirm such a polarizing figure without a fight, further complicating the situation.  

 

Trump’s campaign hinges on addressing pressing issues like the economy, border security, and global instability. Diverting resources and attention to defend or manage Kennedy’s controversial positions risks derailing those priorities. The suggestion that a “worm” impacted Kennedy’s cognitive judgment might be hyperbole, but it underscores the broader concern: Kennedy’s appointment could introduce chaos where clarity and competence are paramount.  

 

He told us with full conviction that all America’s chronic health problems began in one year in the 1980s when a dozen bad things happened. 

Convincing to the gullible conspiracy-hungry crowd on Twitter, but not to the rest of us.  In fact, we came out thinking he’s nuts on a lot of fronts.

 

In this light, entrusting Kennedy with the nation’s health infrastructure not only risks breaking the first rule of medicine but could also undermine broader efforts to address the critical challenges facing the country.

 

Based on a report by NYP 2024-11-20

 

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I still hold to the view that the bus riding population of Washington DC ( now that as a senior member of government he will be entitled to a limousine) will be relieved to be spared the prospect of this particular nutter making his way up the aisle towards the empty seat next to them!

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2 hours ago, Zab1e said:

Only ignorant ppl would agree with this article which is more like a propaganda piece. who can trust big pharma and big agro? Esp at a time when,

. there are highest number of overweight, unhealthy people

. autism and diseases at the highest its ever been

. our food supply loaded with toxic herbicide and pesticides 

. our supermarkets filled with unhealthy products filled with chemicals and highly  processed  ingredients

Most people would agree with the acuteness of the issues mentioned in your post (too many overweight people, unhealthy and polluted food  et ...) and in particular so-called liberals.

 

It seems you have not really read this article which highlights a key issue: the fact that fighting against these problems would conflict with Trump's other policies.

 

Trump's general position is to reduce regulations allegedly affecting business performance, including agriculture. Do you think that Trump and his backers will accept to tighten regulations and controls in the agro-business and food processing? In particular about pollution, the use of chemicals, pesticides, processed products ingredients,  etc...?

 

 

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2 hours ago, connda said:

Start with pharmaceutical companies who worked hand-in-hand with government agencies to promote an mRNA shot with no long-term safety or efficacy testing as "Safe and Effective?"  Just, "Shut-up and take the shot, you won't get Covid," and yet - virtually everyone got Covid. 

"First, do no harm."  Exactly.  Start by getting to the bottom of the fascistic public-private partnerships between government regulators and pharmaceutical corporations they "regulate" followed by investigations into the revolving door between government agencies executives in regulatory agencies and lucrative "retirements" once out of government and hired as employees of the corporations they supposedly regulated.  Sounds more like a reward.

I want to see the Trump's Department of Health and the DoJ get to the bottom of regulatory capture in the pharmaceutical industry.  Then let's see how "Do no harm" has been handled since March 2020. 

Ah, yes, the fascistic corporate-government collusion you rail against—funny how your authoritarian hero Trump proudly called Operation Warp Speed “one of the greatest miracles of the ages.” He fast-tracked billions to Big Pharma, took all the credit, and gave them a standing ovation.

Trump takes credit for vaccine rollout: ‘One of the greatest miracles of the ages’

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The Kennedy family dynasty was right in the thick of the beginnings of our current day medical system. Treating Robert Kennedy Jr, grandson of Joe Kennedy born 1888, as an outsider is preposterous.   Just a slight of hand trick to make us think improvements are coming.

 

The only likely changes will be more absurd theories generating even more profits for those monopolists in charge.  The flipside of the coin will be more marketing gimmicks used to lure more gullible citizens into the slaughterhouse.

 

I treat the medical industry as a terrorist organization and only interact with them if being forcefully extorted while attempting to exercise my freedoms. Like when thousands of dollars were required for nonsense tests and quarantines to visit family.

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9 hours ago, Zab1e said:

Only ignorant ppl would agree with this article which is more like a propaganda piece. who can trust big pharma and big agro? Esp at a time when,

. there are highest number of overweight, unhealthy people

. autism and diseases at the highest its ever been

. our food supply loaded with toxic herbicide and pesticides 

. our supermarkets filled with unhealthy products filled with chemicals and highly  processed  ingredients

dont forget the USA allows allot of chemicals in food products that the EU doesn't. 

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19 hours ago, Social Media said:

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The foundational principle of medicine, "First, do no harm," appears at odds with the idea of placing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services. While there’s an argument that his advocacy for healthier lifestyles could be beneficial, his controversial views on health issues suggest more harm than good may result.  

 

In May 2023, during his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, Kennedy sat down to discuss his platform. He showcased his independence, criticizing President Biden’s policies and lamenting the Democratic Party's shift after Donald Trump's 2016 election. While these perspectives earned respect for their political insight, they had little connection to his views on public health, which seemed unmoored from scientific consensus.  

 

Kennedy’s health-related theories are a tangle of questionable claims, from blaming “neocons” for America’s problems to suggesting that “pesticides, cellphones, ultrasound” contribute to conditions like Tourette syndrome and peanut allergies. He also posited that the country’s chronic health issues can be traced to a single year in the 1980s when several “bad things” supposedly converged. Such assertions, while appealing to conspiracy theorists on social media, fail to resonate with evidence-based reasoning.  

 

Despite his ability to critique issues like the dysfunctional relationship between federal agencies and Big Pharma, Kennedy’s solutions seem impractical. While the pharmaceutical industry has its flaws, it also plays a critical role in innovation and employment. A radical overhaul of the industry, as Kennedy has suggested, could lead to unintended consequences, including economic disruption and a potential decline in access to life-saving medications.  

 

Kennedy’s positions also clash with Donald Trump’s priorities. His opposition to fracking, pesticides, and fertilizers undermines Trump’s commitment to supporting farmers and the energy sector. Such contradictions raise questions about how Kennedy could fit into a broader agenda focused on economic growth and stability.  

 

The Department of Health and Human Services oversees over 100 programs and employs more than 83,000 people. Effective leadership in this role demands stability and pragmatic decision-making, not the divisive rhetoric or prolonged disruptions that might follow Kennedy’s appointment. The Senate, where Republicans have a slim margin, is unlikely to confirm such a polarizing figure without a fight, further complicating the situation.  

 

Trump’s campaign hinges on addressing pressing issues like the economy, border security, and global instability. Diverting resources and attention to defend or manage Kennedy’s controversial positions risks derailing those priorities. The suggestion that a “worm” impacted Kennedy’s cognitive judgment might be hyperbole, but it underscores the broader concern: Kennedy’s appointment could introduce chaos where clarity and competence are paramount.  

 

He told us with full conviction that all America’s chronic health problems began in one year in the 1980s when a dozen bad things happened. 

Convincing to the gullible conspiracy-hungry crowd on Twitter, but not to the rest of us.  In fact, we came out thinking he’s nuts on a lot of fronts.

 

In this light, entrusting Kennedy with the nation’s health infrastructure not only risks breaking the first rule of medicine but could also undermine broader efforts to address the critical challenges facing the country.

 

Based on a report by NYP 2024-11-20

 

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So a guy that wants to make America healthy again, is SME how bad, GTF with this BS. Murica is obese, full of autism. How can what he wants to do even be reported as a negative unless you are deranged lefiltist human hater, get a life @ social media & AN. You are part of the divide we have these days

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The decent part of me says don’t appoint this dangerous clown, he will make horrendous mistakes that will impact the lives of many. 
 

The darker sides thinks - well, you f**d around MAGA twerps, and now it is time to find out. 

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20 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

The foundational principle of medicine, "First, do no harm,"

 

I wonder what all those big pharma companies have paid billions of dollars in compensation for, if that was their first rule

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The decent part of me says don’t appoint this dangerous clown, he will make horrendous mistakes that will impact the lives of many. 
 

The darker sides thinks - well, you f**d around MAGA twerps, and now it is time to find out. 

And just how?.... elaborate without a MSM article to copy n paste, in your words? I doubt you have any when it boils down to it

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