I'm glad we had fluoridated water when I was growing up. Mom made it very clear that our teeth better be perfect because she couldn't afford a dentist.
Between this loser, Dr(?) Oz, DHS, ICE, unaffordable healthcare, the end of cancer research, possible nuclear war and more, I'm beginning to think that this administration is trying to kill us.
At 19 and living on an Air Force base in Germany I met people from all over the country. One in particular was from Vermont and she said they didn't floridate the water because freedom. Her teeth were gray stumps. Ultimately, the Air Force paid to fix all of her teeth, so pay now or pay later. I was very grateful that Maryland did believe in floridation.
I was stationed in Fürth just outside of Nürnberg from 1976 to 1979 and I loved it there. I found the people friendly, the food and beer delicious, the countryside beautiful, and the culture a blast. I was too young to fully appreciate it all at the time, but I have nothing but fond memories.
It was the best worst year of my life. Loved the country but the young people didn't like us. Vietnam. I was a very sheltered girl and I grew up in that year. FYI. Still in touch with the person I mentioned.
There was a lot of that animosity, and it only got worse over the years, unfortunately. It was a little better in the nineties but along came Dubyah. On the other hand, American installations sustained some areas by providing an actual economy. That's still the case but to a much lesser extent nowadays.
The studies in China that indicated cognitive problems were about much higher levels than in American flouridation, with föouride from multiple sources or natural levels in the water in some areas.
Sadly, some people can't afford it and I think that's why we started fluoridating the water.
When I was in elementary school in the 70s we had "swish and spit" days when they would come around with the fluroide rinse and we would all rinse our mouths and spit. I think that was another way to make sure potentially low income children had some kind of routine dental care.
I’m well over 80. Speaking for everyone in the world over 80, I say that no, fluoride did not cause us to become cognitively impaired. Our short term memory is shot to hell simply because we have no storage room left in our brains after all this time. We’re full up. If I’m gonna remember the names of all Misty’s puppies from 70 years back, I can’t possibly store the reason why I came into this room or what you said to be sure and pick up at the pharmacy because- I forgot because why …
It came to the port of Los Angeles in 1905 or so, it was an urban thing for a while but spread throughout the southwest. Modern sanitation has made it not an urban thing.
Hantavirus outbreaks, when they happen, also make big news despite overall incidence being low. Also a "southwest US" thing. People do need to know...take more care than usual to stay away from small rodents (for plague in the US southwest, deer mice).
That reminds me of a Vampire: the Masquerade RPG session we had during the 90s. My character was in a band called "A Plague of Angels" and due to a printer error, my drumkit and posters for a concert came back with "A Plaque of Angels."
I have all of my teeth. When my grandparents were my age, they wore dentures. Fluoridation is a good thing.
I'm glad we had fluoridated water when I was growing up. Mom made it very clear that our teeth better be perfect because she couldn't afford a dentist.
Between this loser, Dr(?) Oz, DHS, ICE, unaffordable healthcare, the end of cancer research, possible nuclear war and more, I'm beginning to think that this administration is trying to kill us.
It's "warm beer, and cold women" this isn't the gilded age we were promised.
Life advice: Find someone who loves you as much as these cranks love epistemic closure.
At 19 and living on an Air Force base in Germany I met people from all over the country. One in particular was from Vermont and she said they didn't floridate the water because freedom. Her teeth were gray stumps. Ultimately, the Air Force paid to fix all of her teeth, so pay now or pay later. I was very grateful that Maryland did believe in floridation.
I grew up in Germany. Hope you enjoyed your time over there. :D
I was stationed in Fürth just outside of Nürnberg from 1976 to 1979 and I loved it there. I found the people friendly, the food and beer delicious, the countryside beautiful, and the culture a blast. I was too young to fully appreciate it all at the time, but I have nothing but fond memories.
It was the best worst year of my life. Loved the country but the young people didn't like us. Vietnam. I was a very sheltered girl and I grew up in that year. FYI. Still in touch with the person I mentioned.
There was a lot of that animosity, and it only got worse over the years, unfortunately. It was a little better in the nineties but along came Dubyah. On the other hand, American installations sustained some areas by providing an actual economy. That's still the case but to a much lesser extent nowadays.
I actually went back in 2016, the area had gone from very rural to a manufacturing location - Wassekuppe
The studies in China that indicated cognitive problems were about much higher levels than in American flouridation, with föouride from multiple sources or natural levels in the water in some areas.
Everybody can buy fluoride through mouthwash.
It's at every store.
Sadly, some people can't afford it and I think that's why we started fluoridating the water.
When I was in elementary school in the 70s we had "swish and spit" days when they would come around with the fluroide rinse and we would all rinse our mouths and spit. I think that was another way to make sure potentially low income children had some kind of routine dental care.
We still did that when I was in school in the '90s. I hated the taste of that stuff.
Having fluoride in the water also helps younger children who may have trouble using mouthwash without swallowing it.
Also Flouride pills.
Oh wow, we did too! I'd forgotten until this instant!
I just remembered that today, too, LOL!
"It also makes for a delightful mixer"
- Jimmy "Sterno"
Ohio looking at heavy weather. Keep the Warrior Scooter in the hall.
okay everywonk! yrrrrr
smoking lamp?
it is frshur liiiiit!
No caffeine, no alcohol and now no fluoride? No fun!
No caffeine
No protein
No booze or
Nic-o-tine
"No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women, no fun, no sin, no you- no wonder it's dark"- The Vapors, Turning Japanese
GMTA!
Same here, though my mind is not that great
But all the DMT you can snort.
And probably cocaine.
🎶𝑁𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑥, 𝑛𝑜 𝑑𝑟𝑢𝑔𝑠, 𝑛𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑒, 𝑛𝑜 𝑤𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛
𝑁𝑜 𝑓𝑢𝑛, 𝑛𝑜 𝑠𝑖𝑛, 𝑛𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢, 𝑛𝑜 𝑤𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑘🎶
Applause!!!!!
Another reason for idiots to support Trump’s war: less fluoride for the water. Baltimore is reducing fluoride levels due to supply chain issues.
https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/fluoride-water-baltimore-public-works-VARBV2N4PBGFROK6XVVNX5E3VE/
Sure Cheryl Hines has lost a lot friends, torched her career, and is now stuck in a loveless marriage of convenience.
But think about how much money she’s saved by not having to buy roadkill.
"Roadkill Recipes: A Brainworm's Wife's Guide On How To Eat Rotting Raw Meat"
But what about people over 80? How do we know fluoride didn’t cause them to become cognitively impaired? Checkmate, science-lovers!
I’m well over 80. Speaking for everyone in the world over 80, I say that no, fluoride did not cause us to become cognitively impaired. Our short term memory is shot to hell simply because we have no storage room left in our brains after all this time. We’re full up. If I’m gonna remember the names of all Misty’s puppies from 70 years back, I can’t possibly store the reason why I came into this room or what you said to be sure and pick up at the pharmacy because- I forgot because why …
Most of those over 80 died within 20 years. I bet it was the fluoride.
Relevant Weird Al video, "Aluminum Foil."
WATCH TO THE VERY END for a great gag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urglg3WimHA
okaaaaay and on topic :/
headline of random story in my phone's uncurated news feed reads
"so, plague just showed up in Arizona"
Plague is endemic in the US southwest, particularly in the Four Corners area, to a lesser extent in the Sierra, particularly the eastern Sierra.
https://www.cdc.gov/plague/maps-statistics/index.html
Yeah, I've never heard of anyone contracting it down here in the Phoenix area.
It came to the port of Los Angeles in 1905 or so, it was an urban thing for a while but spread throughout the southwest. Modern sanitation has made it not an urban thing.
"Modern sanitation has made it not an urban thing." I'm sure that RFK Jr. will take care of that.
(odd to have it show as one of four stories it'll show at any given time,
what with so much going on in the world these days)
Hantavirus outbreaks, when they happen, also make big news despite overall incidence being low. Also a "southwest US" thing. People do need to know...take more care than usual to stay away from small rodents (for plague in the US southwest, deer mice).
Also wise: Keep your distance from large rodents like Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon, and Krusti Gnome.
It's endemic there
cool
cool cool cool
Antibiotics fixes most of the two dozen or so annual cases.
Wut.
I am in AZ. I don't want to get the plague.
I'm hoping for a plaque instead. And not on my teeth!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That reminds me of a Vampire: the Masquerade RPG session we had during the 90s. My character was in a band called "A Plague of Angels" and due to a printer error, my drumkit and posters for a concert came back with "A Plaque of Angels."
XD XD XD XD XD
It's endemic.
https://www.cdc.gov/plague/maps-statistics/index.html
Campgrounds sometimes close because plague is detected, there's regular monitoring for it.
I donut want you to get the plague either!
Women sense my power and they seek the life essence. I do not avoid women, Mandrake. But I do deny them my essence. – Brigadier General Jack Ripper
There are a LOT of good lines for today in that movie...
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"
"Stay on the bomb run boys, I'll get those doors open if it hare lips everybody in Bear Creek."
Considering it was made in 1964...
Mein Fuhrer! I can walk!