Wisconsin is the “Test Case…”

Wisconsin has, for the last several years, been a “showdown” between the waning quackbuster forces and the emerging, and awakening, North American Health Freedom Movement.  To some, the problems in Wisconsin represent a microcosm of the whole health situation on the North American continent. To me, the study of how the quackbusters entrenched themselves in … Continue reading Wisconsin is the “Test Case…”

Wisconsin:  Just when we thought it was safe to go back in the water…

Department of Regulation & Licensing (DRL) “quackbuster” prosecutors Arthur Thexton, and James Polewski, in a series of actions, are openly defying new DRL policies set down by recent Governor’s appointee, new DRL head Donsia Strong Hill.  In this test of wills, it will be interesting to see who wins – the Governor of Wisconsin, or … Continue reading Wisconsin:  Just when we thought it was safe to go back in the water…

Wisconsin:  Tough Decision Time…

Arthur Thexton, one of the Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing (DRL) prosecutors who embraced the “quackbuster” crackpot theory of health care, limped out of a hearing in Room 179a, after lunch yesterday, looking very much like a man who’s suddenly seen his rocky-road future. Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen The hearing, called to … Continue reading Wisconsin:  Tough Decision Time…

Wisconsin:  The Quackbuster’s “Waterloo?…”

Just a few years ago, in Wisconsin, leading-edge health practitioners were at risk offering effective alternatives to the deadly drugs/surgery paradigm.  The “quackbusters” ruled State health care with an iron hand.  Anyone who dared offer real solutions to suffering patients, and caught the attention of Wisconsin’s anti-health minions, paid a heavy price. Opinion by Consumer … Continue reading Wisconsin:  The Quackbuster’s “Waterloo?…”

Quackbusters Defeated in Wisconsin – AGAIN…

Taking “quackbuster” (quackpot) advice can be dangerous to your public career. That’s what Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing (DRL) Prosecutor Arthur Thexton has found out the hard way. His connection with, and the use of, the “quackbusters,” has led him down the path into much tighter control of his daily activities, and a series … Continue reading Quackbusters Defeated in Wisconsin – AGAIN…

The “Wisconsin Project” is NOT over…

The important issue in Wisconsin has always been that TWO State employees, Arthur Thexton and James Polewski, both Prosecutors at the Department of Regulation & Licensing (DRL), had openly, and brazenly, without permission or consultation with their superiors at DRL, embraced, and agreed to promote, and ENFORCED as though they had merit in law, the … Continue reading The “Wisconsin Project” is NOT over…

State of Wisconsin Officially Dumps Quackbusters… and Allows Chelation Therapy

The State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing (DRL) has, officially, dumped the “quackbusters” as their consultant on health care issues. This ends a ten year reign-of-terror within Wisconsin where, previously, health care investigators, and prosecutors had been trained to use the dubious website “quackwatch.com,” or “ncahf.org” as resources for health information. Opinion by … Continue reading State of Wisconsin Officially Dumps Quackbusters… and Allows Chelation Therapy

Wisconsin Negotiations Break Down – Trial to Resume…

Negotiations in the Wisconsin DORL v. Kadile case have broken down, and the trial is about to resume with the continuation of the cross-examination of the State’s ONLY witness, the dubious Bobbie Baratz, a Massachusetts hair removal specialist. And, that’ll be FUN… Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen The case is a face-off between the … Continue reading Wisconsin Negotiations Break Down – Trial to Resume…

Quackbuster Report Card: D(-) and Sinking Fast…

Everybody in the North American Health Freedom Movement knows who the “quackbusters” are. It’s been said, often, “If you’re not on Stephen Barrett’s dubious “quackwatch” website, then you’re NOT IMPORTANT in REAL health care. The more space he gives you, the bigger the threat you are.” Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen But the question … Continue reading Quackbuster Report Card: D(-) and Sinking Fast…

The Battle in Wisconsin Rages On…

The quackbuster’s latest assault, the attack against Green Bay Physician Eleazar Kadile MD has been stopped DEAD in it’s tracks. All that’s left is the settlement agreement, and the punishment that’s going to be exacted on the perpetrators.   Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen On July 17th, 2003, in Madison, Wisconsin – At the end … Continue reading The Battle in Wisconsin Rages On…

“Health Freedom” and “Quackbusters” Switch Roles –  in California Supreme Court Case…

We’ve come full-circle… When the self-named “Quackbusters” stumbled around, years ago, to find a derisive name to call their victims, they picked the word “Quack,” without ever bothering to discover it’s origins.  Its original meaning, from Europe, comes from the term “quacksalver” which was used to describe Dentists who were dumb enough to use mercury … Continue reading “Health Freedom” and “Quackbusters” Switch Roles –  in California Supreme Court Case…

The Most-Attacked Health Advocate On the Face of The Earth…

Big pharma is in trouble in America.  They’re losing the battle between health and medicine.  They’re fighting a desperate, and evil, battle. But, despite the fortune they’re spending, they’re not going to win.  The North American Health Freedom Movement is too much for them. Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen

Big Pharma Doesn’t Own the Media…

One of the questions I most often get asked is one version, or another, of the plea “How does a loser like Stephen Barrett, and his dubious website (quackwatch.com), get quoted in the media, so often?” That question is definitely on the minds of thinkers in the North American Health Freedom Movement. After all, it just … Continue reading Big Pharma Doesn’t Own the Media…

“Cry Havoc, and Loose the Dogs of War”- William Shakespeare

In the United States, the drug lords prevail. So far… Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen 26 drug companies fund the “quackbuster” operation.  But now, because of the actions of one man, we have the opportunity to pull the financial rug out from under the most evil enemy America has ever faced, the very group that … Continue reading “Cry Havoc, and Loose the Dogs of War”- William Shakespeare

Federal Prison For Quackbusters?

Official Health care in North America is a disaster.  It is designed “not to work,” INTENTIONALLY.  In Official Health care America, nobody ever gets “cured” of anything – only “treated.”  The system feeds massive amounts of cash into the hands of the greedy – with little, or no benefit to Americans. Opinion by Consumer Advocate … Continue reading Federal Prison For Quackbusters?

Day Two:  The Proper Way to Treat a Quackbuster…

Madison Wisconsin – At the end of “Day One” of the trial (cross-examination) of top “quackbuster” Robert S. Baratz MD, DDS, PhD, the Judge called in the attorneys for a short meeting.  In essence he said “Enough is enough. This has gone on too long. There’s no reason to go on with this farce.  I … Continue reading Day Two:  The Proper Way to Treat a Quackbuster…

The Quackbuster’s Newest Scam – “Operation Cure-All”…

I need to make something clear.  DO NOT, for a minute, think that the quackpot soldiers you see, like Stephen Barrett, and Robert Baratz, are running  the whole quackbuster operation. They are not bright enough.  They are the ones the quackbuster paymasters want us all to see.  They’re the front men. They’ve got their function, … Continue reading The Quackbuster’s Newest Scam – “Operation Cure-All”…

How Do You Trap A Quackbuster?

It’s easy.  You set out cheese.   Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen Our project in Wisconsin is a prime example of how to deal with quackbusters, correctly, and efficiently.  First, understand who, and what, you’re dealing with.  Once you know that, you’ve installed a ring in their nose, which you can use to lead them … Continue reading How Do You Trap A Quackbuster?

California Appeals Court BLUDGEONS Quackbusters…

A California Appeals Court, yesterday, April 22, 2003, bludgeoned the National Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF), and their whole argument about what constitutes good and bad health care.   The quackbuster’s operating theme, the argument they use against alternative proponents, came under a major American Court’s scrutiny.  The Court, basically, in their decision, said the the … Continue reading California Appeals Court BLUDGEONS Quackbusters…

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Quackbuster Scorned…

It’s tough being a quackbuster these days. They get no respect. Why should they?   The North American public has identified the true intent of the stumbling, bumbling mini-cult that years ago, pompously paraded itself across North America as “The Quackbusters.”  Now, most places, they’re a joke.  And, they don’t seem to like that… Opinion by … Continue reading Hell Hath No Fury Like a Quackbuster Scorned…