Man’s got to know his limitations.

But in all seriousness, you should drink more.

The SBM conference might be more…interesting that way. On the other hand, the result might be even less contact with my adoring public than last year. Unconsciousness will have that effect.

Yes. To paraphrase a wonderful old poem,

“Drink does more than Chopra can
to justify CAM’s ways to man.”

And for those objecting to the relative wordiness of Dr. Gorski’s posts, this is a blog after all, not an edited paper or publication. In most of the blogging world, blog posts usually come out more like a transcript of someone thinking about a subject rather than anything edited for concision. James Joyce is probably to blame for this, but so what? There are plenty of books on evidence-based medical matters but not so many blogs out there. Take it for what it is and enjoy this rational mug of sanity amidst a sea of tepid waters.

“Okay:

But, you are so f’n long-winded as a pattern that it is making me angry, in terms of your public facet.”

Hmmm, I enjoy Dr. Gorski’s posts. I do not read them all the way through. Probably read the first 2 or 3 paragraphs, then skim for tidbits that attract my attention. For interesting tidbits, I read more. I like the fact that I CAN read more on the things that interest me (even if I chose not to.) I’d rather it be that way, than him editing more out.

Oh well, some people are Hemmingway, some are Dickens. I enjoy both on occasion.

Unlike Kim, of course, who clearly loves being the center of attention.

I have no idea how you could EVER have imagined that!

But in all seriousness, you should drink more.

Somehow I think they would be against leveling the playing field by requiring the FDA to demand the same safety and efficacy data from any alternative medicine treatment prior to it being allowed to be prescribed or used, as they would any pharmaceutical product. That would indeed create a level playing field for both conventional and alternative treatments and at the same time raise the bar for alternative treatments to the point where many of them would simply disappear. Somehow I don’t think arnica montana is going to generate a sufficient level of efficacy to garner FDA approval.

Unlike Kim, of course, who clearly loves being the center of attention.

Maybe I should drink more.

O’course, I also like to drink.

But they are certainly too shy and retiring to bully their way to the fore of public consciousness to demand this equal treatment in front of the FDA. So why aren’t we doing more to help them earn FDA recognition?

Now why is he unable to “promote” any particular alternative therapy?

Solidarity.

Now why is he unable to “promote” any particular alternative therapy? Surely some are more likely than others to attain the standards he is proposing. I’ll also wager that he nowhere nominates any medical condition where he expects alternative medicine to perform beyond present expectations.

Medicine is a practical field. If you cannot produce examples that illustrate your case, you have no case.

thank you for your condescension.

-r.c.

If you are looking for simple-minded prose delivered in small bites and using small words, try one of the many manga sites. I’m sure you’ll find it intellectually stimulating without taxing your cognitive staying power.

BTW, I am fully Satrean, so I’d never defoul his legacy.

The fact that you take a JPS reference as apparent homage,

gratis.

-r.c.

Yet, I do have to “admit” that at TAM you seemed to be ‘out-of-touch’ with the proles [and I'm truly just-a-blacksmith].

I admit that my language is inflammatory so thank you for acknowledging my assness [yes, I can be a dick, to entertain meself...].

And Kim, well, yes you more-so are right than wrong but the ground he treads upon is so f’n anti-naturopathy!

So, I’ve a leg to stand on?

No.

That’s my life. I enjoy that.

Perhaps I was just instigating.

In a non-troll way.

-r.c.

Two comments/questions:

1. Why on earth would you even consider “groveling” in my direction or think I’d want that? That just blows my mind. It really does.

2. If you’re going to mention Kim, I’m curious why you wouldn’t notice that his posts often average at least as long mine do, and he even strings them together in multipart epics spanning three to six posts of lengths equal to or greater than mine. So why get annoyed at the length of my posts, especially since you even admit that every part of the post addresses relevant points? I could also mention that not infrequently Steve Novella’s posts run close to as long as mine.

Just curious. I’m puzzled.

Jean-Paul Sartre on speed? I kind of like that characterization…