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Comment on From the 5/14 Show – Racism and the Fuel That Powers it by Larry

Larry — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:55:22 +0000

Mr. Christian has taken my blog a step further and a step deeper than I anticipated. My point was that the entertainment industry and other facets of corporate America promulgate a stereotype that produces profits and the “mainstream” leaders remain silent. An extrapolation of the argument brings the business suits into the formula to move more drugs into our communities.

Comment on From the 5/14 Show – Racism and the Fuel That Powers it by Christian Brooks

Christian Brooks — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:10:45 +0000

I thought that this was an excellent post but there is one point I would like to make.
I think you exaggerate when you say that ALL of America’s leaders are silent on this issue.
There are several leading figures in the hip hop community, such as Dead Prez, Immortal Technique, KRS-1, and others who have called attention to this phenomena, and rap against both the culture of corporate hip hop and the racism of corporate America. While these songs will never be played on clear channel radio stations or BET, many youth consider them to be leaders in the entertainment industry.
There are also leaders in the African amrerican community, such as Mumia Abu Jamal, death row inmate and political prisoner, and assata Shakur, former black panther and political refugee, who speak out on these issues. On the left in terms of journalism, Amy Goldman of Democracy Now! uses her journalism to fight against racism on corporate America, among other issues.
But also, more in the mainstream, Cornel West, considered to be a leader in the black community, has spoken out against the racist capitalist system, and despite failing to advocate an out and out break with Obama in the elections, has even taken mr. Obama to task on his complacency in te face of institutional racism and other issues facing the black community. Broadly speaking, yes, Americas leaders ignore this problem, but not ALL of them.
This is because working people, both black ad white, need to build up a new layer of leadership, from those within their own communities, a leadership that won’t tow the line of corporate politics, profiteering and racism but will fight, culturally, politically and otherwise for a world where institutional racism is a thing of the past, a world based on democratic socialism. A socialist world. Looking forward to listening to your show!
-Christian
“You can’t have capitalism without racism” -Malcolm X

Comment on From the 5/7 Show – The Power of Pharma’s Business Model for Mental Health by Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:15:39 +0000

Larry,

In our present medical and patient environment, the “way it should be” is to not have any consequences for our actions. Eat too much and the extra weight increases dramatically your chances of illness? Don’t stop but just take drugs to mask any symptoms that occur. Don’t address the real problems but get more “instant” relief.
It is insane to think that these young ladies will not have more benefit from being with their families than being with mental health workers who believe that drugs answer everything.

It is truly bizarre and does not bode well for these ladies and their families.

Steve Hayes
http://www.effectivediagnosis.org

Comment on From the 4/2 Show – Warning Signs: Drug Influence and Death in the Legal System by Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:56:29 +0000

Great job Larry! You will be doing interviews on 60 Minutes soon.

There is so much money involved that it is very easy for people to be corrupted. Not that they necessarily are stealing or taking bribes but is not corruption not putting all of your efforts into your legal responsibilities because doing so would harm a friend? All of us see things differently if it involves a friend but doing one’s duty means calling them straight or the whole process loses credibility and respect. Without credibility and respect society’s mechanisms for keeping order dissolve and we have rampant disorder.

Steve

Comment on From the 2/5 Show – The Business Model of Mental Health Care and More Tragedy by richard toney

richard toney — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:36:53 +0000

it’s almost a shame when medicine which should be about getting better is now all about getting better drugs http://healthmad.com/addiction/breaking-the-cycle-of-dependency/

Comment on From the 3/5 Show – Pharma and Compassion – A Dangerous Combination by Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:52:01 +0000

Larry,

Another fine example of what should be obvious to all but has been ignored by most. The only thing that I can say is that more and more people seem to be waking up and this will lead to more of an audience for your type of common sense writing.

best,

Steve

Comment on From the 2/26 Show – For American Business, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet, B-B-B-Baby” by Jim Harris

Jim Harris — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:43:26 +0000

Excellent analogies!

Comment on From the 2/26 Show – For American Business, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet, B-B-B-Baby” by Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:05:55 +0000

Larry,

You have again so accurately pointed out the madness that seems to be driving medicine today. It is like true that there are people with real health problems but it is also true that Pharma has done a great job of convincing doctors and their patients that it is only necessary to mask the symptoms and not address the actual problems.
So people with real medical problems that are the cause of their unwanted feelings are simply given a pill that does not treat their real condition.

Is it not doing harm when you fail to treat the actual medical problem and it gets worse? Thanks to your efforts people are becoming more and more educated.

Steve Hayes
http://www.effectivediagnosis.org

Comment on From the 2/5 Show – The Business Model of Mental Health Care and More Tragedy by Pat

Pat — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:36:51 +0000

Intelligent insight, my friend. When asked these questions, why are the Feds so silent with answers.

Comment on From the 2/5 Show – The Business Model of Mental Health Care and More Tragedy by Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:40:56 +0000

You have cogently and coherently exposed the “big lie” being promoted by the drug companies and the media. It is a huge problem when “mental help” is really giving destructive drugs that worsen the problem.

Just like it is the driver that causes almost all accidents, it is not the gun but the person using it that causes almost all accidents. Yes there accidental discharges and yes vehicle malfunctions but rarely.

Good job Larry!

Steve Hayes