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109. Homeopathy is pseudoscientific nonsense but I have a great recipe for homeopathic chicken soup

Sat Jan 5, 2013, 12:52 AM

Jan 2013

Hang a chicken carcass in a sunny window.

Allow the shadow to shine on a pot of boiling water for 1 hour.

Season to taste and serve while still warm.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] FirstLight Jan 2013 OP

Why do people hate science? Freddie Stubbs Jan 2013 #1

Because science says they're going to die cthulu2016 Jan 2013 #2

! csziggy Jan 2013 #34

Calling Homeopathic medicine science is like calling Drahthaardogs Jan 2013 #5

Actually, that's closer to the truth. Pab Sungenis Jan 2013 #53

Because they are STUPID JACKASSES. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #81

They just hate Avogadro FarCenter Jan 2013 #116

Get a grip ip5683 Jan 2013 #3

Of course not. And some alternative medicine bears consideration. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #11

mercola again... SidDithers Jan 2013 #4

Yup zappaman Jan 2013 #6

I think it National Woo Day in GD. FSogol Jan 2013 #10

Yup...nt SidDithers Jan 2013 #12

Mercola is a horrible source obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #18

Mercola...It figures. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #7

Do harm, or deny *actual* treatment. X_Digger Jan 2013 #20

There's the harm. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #92

If I were to make that call, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #8

+1 n/t zappaman Jan 2013 #9

+1 obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #14

Good -- hope they vote to ban the woo obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #13

Wasn't one woo thread on this two too many? hobbit709 Jan 2013 #15

woo squared.. twice as effective. n/t X_Digger Jan 2013 #23

More like inverse squared hobbit709 Jan 2013 #25

If you thump it, it's woo infinity! n/t X_Digger Jan 2013 #29

Woo diluted obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #28

No, you need STRONGER woo. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #67

I'll call them and tell them to vote FOR the ban. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #16

okay... FirstLight Jan 2013 #17

Except homeopathy isn't alernative medicine obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #19

Technically, it's water... zappaman Jan 2013 #21

I apologize for my mistake obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #26

is it not essence of bullshit loli phabay Jan 2013 #60

Nope, if it were, then it might actually do something CreekDog Jan 2013 #69

Homeopathy isn't alternative medicine; it's pure quackery. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #31

And there are some here who want to feed their cats a vegan diet Scootaloo Jan 2013 #36

What homeopathy is, for thsoe who don't know obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #22

And no homeopathy woo thread is complete without Mitchell and Webb... SidDithers Jan 2013 #24

hehehe obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #30

Well played! I'll see you and raise you an Amazing Randi! backscatter712 Jan 2013 #89

Is that the homeopathic suicide?... SidDithers Jan 2013 #93

No, it's Randi explaining in hilarious detail how homeopathy works. n/t backscatter712 Jan 2013 #94

Ok will watch tomorrow... SidDithers Jan 2013 #96

Awesome! n/t backscatter712 Jan 2013 #108

Yup RomneyLies Jan 2013 #27

So my health fund covers woo treatment, and my government regulates woo? Violet_Crumble Jan 2013 #35

Then yes, it does cover and fund woo obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #37

But this is a major health fund, not some small alternative type thing... Violet_Crumble Jan 2013 #45

I undeerstand, but hemoepathy is BS Woo obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #46

You might want to look again. TGA can't restrict sale... TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #79

Well I suppose that homeopathic medications are in accord with Hippocrates intaglio Jan 2013 #32

It's just holy water without the holy part. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #33

Ah but has the Holy water undergone succussion? intaglio Jan 2013 #38

Better check with the Pope. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #42

Is he an elastic body?...nt SidDithers Jan 2013 #54

I was just making this info available FirstLight Jan 2013 #39

"You think your attitude and links will change minds?" zappaman Jan 2013 #41

no...i have a broader view of science than most FirstLight Jan 2013 #48

"and just because something isn't mainstream doesn't mean it's bullshit." zappaman Jan 2013 #49

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #51

A broader view of science than most? NickB79 Jan 2013 #58

But if aliens used the Internet, some might use DU... jberryhill Jan 2013 #103

This guy's got a broad view... backscatter712 Jan 2013 #117

People think HIV dosn't cause AIDS -- like your source link obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #47

See post 87. eom RomneyLies Jan 2013 #68

I got plenty of anecdotal stories too. TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #88

The issue goes beyond homeopathy matt819 Jan 2013 #40

well thanks for at least being honest and not an asshole FirstLight Jan 2013 #50

'i did not expect a shitstorm by posting this." zappaman Jan 2013 #56

The FDA Why Syzygy Jan 2013 #43

Mercola is a conservative woo CT website obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #44

HATE Mercola. He's also a Ron Paul booster. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #114

homeopathy = fairy dust eShirl Jan 2013 #52

OP locked out of their own post? zappaman Jan 2013 #55

... hobbit709 Jan 2013 #57

Wow the hating haters are coming out from under rocks here. Pat Cee Jan 2013 #59

"but he is alive today because of quick treatment with it." zappaman Jan 2013 #61

Your cat is lucky his immune system was able to overcome kidney infection on its own. eShirl Jan 2013 #63

It is fairy dust obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #66

Homeopathy does NOTHING to fight bacterial infections or any other kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #85

The hating haters ms.airomatic Jan 2013 #90

I'm glad the placebo effect is helping you. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #91

It is really an embarrassment Tumbulu Jan 2013 #97

Yes, call and congratulate them for cleaning up the quackery muriel_volestrangler Jan 2013 #62

I'll call them on Sunday to thank them arcane1 Jan 2013 #64

Good! On the other hand I have a pint of snake oil to sell, any takers? idwiyo Jan 2013 #65

If you turn that into homeopathic snake oil... SidDithers Jan 2013 #70

Hmmm, good idea but don't you think 11x is a little too strong? idwiyo Jan 2013 #73

Better strengthen it. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #119

Homeopathy ms.airomatic Jan 2013 #71

Ahahahahahahah... SidDithers Jan 2013 #72

I love that image! n/t backscatter712 Jan 2013 #110

Vibrations... I bet they are quantum level ones... Or something like that... idwiyo Jan 2013 #74

The fun part of homeopathy... backscatter712 Jan 2013 #118

Astrology has been used for hundreds of years, too. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #87

Thanks, this anti homeopathy group is ridiculous Tumbulu Jan 2013 #98

Human sacrifice to appease gods has been around longer jberryhill Jan 2013 #105

All of you Naysayers should be asshamed of yourselves. kimmerspixelated Jan 2013 #75

I am not sure why it is necessary The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #77

Really???? ms.airomatic Jan 2013 #86

We are supposed to have respectful discourse Tumbulu Jan 2013 #102

Yes, good point! nt Tumbulu Jan 2013 #99

Fuck no, I'm not ashamed of exposing quackery. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #112

Just use tap water, same thing. RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #76

If you think that magic homeopathic water works, it just might. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #78

Are you a vet The that you know this? ms.airomatic Jan 2013 #84

Please retract your lie. The AVMA is NOT voting to kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #80

i was looking for your reply mrs_p Jan 2013 #83

Thanks! I knew the vote would allow them to lobby Congress at most Warpy Jan 2013 #107

Your post was alerted. I was Juror #6 Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #115

The AVMA is the medical association mrs_p Jan 2013 #82

Homeopathy - there's nothing in it. GoneOffShore Jan 2013 #95

Now, if only we could end the homeopathy bullshit for humans, too Godhumor Jan 2013 #100

never happen eShirl Jan 2013 #101

let me dream, heh Godhumor Jan 2013 #106

This stuff is BULLSHIT and needs to be outlawed Warpy Jan 2013 #104

Homeopathy is pseudoscientific nonsense but I have a great recipe for homeopathic chicken soup slackmaster Jan 2013 #109

Last year for my university skeptic club's Pseudoscience fair, I made homeopathic beer! backscatter712 Jan 2013 #111

Text of my email to AVMA Jim Lane Jan 2013 #113