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Willie Stroker
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re: 23andMe shared data with pharmaceutical co.'s and the Ministry of Defense of Russia
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/24/25 at 5:37 pm
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Thank goodness I never did DNA testing.
Unfortunately my sister did, so I can probably get linked that way.
OR… properly dispose of bodies to eliminate the possibility of dna collection like the rest of us do.
re: RFKjr Announces Plans for Pharma TV Commercial Ban
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/24/25 at 7:27 am
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Give me freedom. The commercials are annoying but I want less government regulations.
Is bribery freedom?
Doctors don’t get medical treatment advice from their patients. They already know about these treatment options.
You and others need to learn that pharmaceutical advertising is a form of bribery to tv networks to go soft on them with their investigative journalism and news reporting.
re: Jay Johnson mismanages pitchers
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/24/25 at 6:56 am
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Jay Johnson mismanages pitchers
Tell us oh wise one what better pitcher management looks like.
What is the better strategy that would have won these last 2 games?
re: RFKjr Announces Plans for Pharma TV Commercial Ban
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/24/25 at 6:54 am
This thread seems to be focused on reaction statements and not enough details.
Anybody know the plan? How does it withstand Big Pharma’s inevitable 1st Amendment violation claims?
Anybody know the plan? How does it withstand Big Pharma’s inevitable 1st Amendment violation claims?
re: LSU exposed
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/23/25 at 5:09 pm
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LSU exposed
Well…that’s baseball.
re: Morrow > Angel Reese
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/23/25 at 12:03 pm
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Why this post? Angel was part of the 1st WBB national championship team. You cannot take that away from her.
I don’t understand how you come to the conclusion that someone is trying to take that away from her.
OP is just identifying someone who he thinks is a better player.
Is that not ok with you?
re: LSU 7 @ Texas 11 Final
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/22/25 at 7:10 pm
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Where did they even get the watermelon bubblegum bit from?
It was totally irrelevant and obviously risky.
Yet they did it.
That was a total Howard Cosell move.
re: LSU 7 @ Texas 11 Final
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/22/25 at 7:00 pm
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Announced said Braswell enjoying that watermelon bubblegum?!?
That caught my attention too.
UT gonna UT
re: LSU 7 @ Texas 11 Final
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/22/25 at 6:35 pm
Preach.
My wife is hating on the HOFer only because he’s butting into this game.
I don’t care as much. I’m not in it for the sports talk.
My wife is hating on the HOFer only because he’s butting into this game.
I don’t care as much. I’m not in it for the sports talk.
re: Baseball hype train
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/22/25 at 7:04 am
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Too much hype around this LSU baseball team right now. Pitching about to be exposed.
LSU will be swept this weekend.
Talk to yall Sunday night
Friendly reminder about that Sunday night talk we’re going to have.
Pitching getting exposed must be on the slate for tonight, right? This time it will happen?
re: LSU 8 @ Texas 2 Final
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/21/25 at 7:50 pm
Is this the first time we’ve seen Curiel NOT get on base in either of his 1st 2 ABs?
re: I thought Big Ben was supposed to be on our side!
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/21/25 at 7:33 pm
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deathvalleyfreak43
Nega-lover
re: 16 Senate Dem’s vote no to pass the NO FENTANYL ACT
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/21/25 at 5:37 pm
And when I ask Grok3 to debunk Booker’s reasons, I get this:
Let’s break down and address Cory Booker’s concerns about the HALT Fentanyl Act one by one, offering counterpoints rooted in the bill’s intent and practical implications.
1. **"Fails to address root causes of the opioid crisis"**
Booker argues the bill focuses on criminalization rather than root causes like addiction or socioeconomic drivers. However, the HALT Fentanyl Act targets the immediate supply-side threat: illicit fentanyl flooding the market, often via cartels. By permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I, it aims to disrupt trafficking networks responsible for over 70,000 overdose deaths in 2023 alone, per CDC data. While it doesn’t directly fund treatment, it complements demand-side efforts by choking off the deadliest contributor. Critics could argue that without supply, demand persists—but the counter is that reducing availability saves lives now, buying time for longer-term solutions.
2. **"Hindering research into fentanyl analogues"**
Booker worries that Schedule I status stifles research into potentially beneficial analogues, like overdose reversal drugs. This overstates the barrier. Schedule I doesn’t ban research; it requires DEA approval and strict protocols—already standard for controlled substances. Fentanyl itself, a Schedule II drug, is heavily researched for medical use (e.g., anesthesia). The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that Schedule I substances like LSD have active research programs. The bill’s focus is on illicit analogues, not vetted compounds, and exceptions can be made via the FDA’s regulatory process if a specific analogue shows promise. The risk of delaying research is outweighed by the immediate threat of untested, lethal variants.
3. **"Disproportionate harm from mandatory minimums"**
Booker’s concern about mandatory minimums disproportionately impacting marginalized communities assumes the bill broadly targets low-level offenders. In reality, it emphasizes traffickers and distributors—those moving large quantities across borders or into communities. The DOJ has increasingly prioritized high-level prosecutions under similar laws, with 2023 data showing 60% of fentanyl cases involved over 400 grams, far beyond personal use. Mandatory minimums deter organized crime, not just punish users, and the bill includes provisions for judicial discretion in sentencing. Historical data from the 1980s crackdown on cocaine trafficking suggests supply-focused enforcement can reduce street-level harm when paired with treatment funding—which Congress has separately boosted via the SUPPORT Act.
4. **"False hope" vs. effective action**
Booker calls the bill “false hope” for affected families, favoring treatment and prevention. Yet, families of overdose victims often demand tougher action against traffickers—see advocacy from groups like Families Against Fentanyl. The bill’s permanence replaces a temporary scheduling order (in place since 2018), which reduced fentanyl seizures by 25% per CBP stats, suggesting real impact. Treatment is critical, but it’s not an either/or choice—stopping the flow of poison amplifies recovery efforts by reducing exposure risk.
In short, Booker’s objections lean on valid principles—treatment over punishment, equity in justice—but misjudge the bill’s scope and urgency. The HALT Fentanyl Act isn’t a cure-all, but it’s a pragmatic tool to stem a crisis killing thousands monthly, not a blunt instrument against the vulnerable.
Let’s break down and address Cory Booker’s concerns about the HALT Fentanyl Act one by one, offering counterpoints rooted in the bill’s intent and practical implications.
1. **"Fails to address root causes of the opioid crisis"**
Booker argues the bill focuses on criminalization rather than root causes like addiction or socioeconomic drivers. However, the HALT Fentanyl Act targets the immediate supply-side threat: illicit fentanyl flooding the market, often via cartels. By permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I, it aims to disrupt trafficking networks responsible for over 70,000 overdose deaths in 2023 alone, per CDC data. While it doesn’t directly fund treatment, it complements demand-side efforts by choking off the deadliest contributor. Critics could argue that without supply, demand persists—but the counter is that reducing availability saves lives now, buying time for longer-term solutions.
2. **"Hindering research into fentanyl analogues"**
Booker worries that Schedule I status stifles research into potentially beneficial analogues, like overdose reversal drugs. This overstates the barrier. Schedule I doesn’t ban research; it requires DEA approval and strict protocols—already standard for controlled substances. Fentanyl itself, a Schedule II drug, is heavily researched for medical use (e.g., anesthesia). The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that Schedule I substances like LSD have active research programs. The bill’s focus is on illicit analogues, not vetted compounds, and exceptions can be made via the FDA’s regulatory process if a specific analogue shows promise. The risk of delaying research is outweighed by the immediate threat of untested, lethal variants.
3. **"Disproportionate harm from mandatory minimums"**
Booker’s concern about mandatory minimums disproportionately impacting marginalized communities assumes the bill broadly targets low-level offenders. In reality, it emphasizes traffickers and distributors—those moving large quantities across borders or into communities. The DOJ has increasingly prioritized high-level prosecutions under similar laws, with 2023 data showing 60% of fentanyl cases involved over 400 grams, far beyond personal use. Mandatory minimums deter organized crime, not just punish users, and the bill includes provisions for judicial discretion in sentencing. Historical data from the 1980s crackdown on cocaine trafficking suggests supply-focused enforcement can reduce street-level harm when paired with treatment funding—which Congress has separately boosted via the SUPPORT Act.
4. **"False hope" vs. effective action**
Booker calls the bill “false hope” for affected families, favoring treatment and prevention. Yet, families of overdose victims often demand tougher action against traffickers—see advocacy from groups like Families Against Fentanyl. The bill’s permanence replaces a temporary scheduling order (in place since 2018), which reduced fentanyl seizures by 25% per CBP stats, suggesting real impact. Treatment is critical, but it’s not an either/or choice—stopping the flow of poison amplifies recovery efforts by reducing exposure risk.
In short, Booker’s objections lean on valid principles—treatment over punishment, equity in justice—but misjudge the bill’s scope and urgency. The HALT Fentanyl Act isn’t a cure-all, but it’s a pragmatic tool to stem a crisis killing thousands monthly, not a blunt instrument against the vulnerable.
re: 16 Senate Dem’s vote no to pass the NO FENTANYL ACT
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/21/25 at 5:33 pm
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I don't care what reasons they could come up with. Their reasons are moronic and have no merit. Period.
Well, the reasons are just a thumb tap away right there in Elon’s X app.
If you ask Grok3 what those reasons are, here’s the response:
Senator Cory Booker voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act because he believed it failed to address the root causes of the opioid crisis and could exacerbate existing problems. In his view, the legislation’s approach of permanently classifying all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs—without assessing their potential harms or benefits—relied too heavily on criminalization rather than public health solutions. Booker argued that this blanket classification could hinder research into fentanyl analogues, some of which might have therapeutic potential, such as overdose reversal treatments. He also expressed concern that the bill’s expansion of mandatory minimum sentences would disproportionately harm communities already affected by an unjust criminal justice system, offering "false hope" to families impacted by the epidemic. Instead, he advocated for measures like increased access to treatment, overdose prevention tools, and scientific evaluation of fentanyl-related substances to tackle the crisis more effectively. This stance aligns with his broader push for policies that prioritize recovery and prevention over punitive measures.
re: Dems are currently going there their own MAGA movement
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/21/25 at 10:14 am
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and AOC is unliked.
By the Old Guard.
Republicans love her, as do younger Dems, but both for different reasons.
re: How many Pets you currently supporting at your OT Mansion?
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/21/25 at 8:44 am
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For Me : 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rabbit, 1 bird and a few fish aquarium's.
Are you the neighborhood Ace Ventura?
What void are you filling ?
quote:
Monthly pet bill getting expensive
Have you tried therapy or are you struggling with the first step - admitting you have a problem?
re: Woman leaves brown kiss on cybertruck (maybe NSFW??)
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/20/25 at 9:42 pm
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This is the type of vandalism I can support
Missed opportunity. Take note.
This is the type of vandalism I can get behind.
re: Baseball hype train
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/20/25 at 8:50 pm
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Do other teams have all these “fans” that desperately want their teams to fail?
This example might just be a psychological adaptation.
He would love to be wrong because that means his team survived a tough weekend. But if he’s right, he can still feel empowered, despite an LSU loss.
I make no personal judgements about it. I can relate, as I once went through that phase…back when I was a fricking moron.
re: Baseball hype train
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/20/25 at 8:47 pm
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Pitching about to be exposed.
By UT?
There are 101 college baseball teams that handle pitchers better than UT, based on OBP. For context, fellow rival LSU is 3rd in the nation.
Good luck with that.
re: 2 km deep cylindrical shock pillars found below pyramids
Posted by Willie Stroker on 3/20/25 at 8:03 pm
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Is this legit?
:lol:
No, it’s not legit.
But it’s fun.
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