The insanity of the Left following SCOTUS’s Dobbs decision would be hilarious if it weren’t so dangerous. We’ve seen people assaulted and private property damaged in the name of protest. These temper tantrums have extended to the White House in the form of President Asterix’s Executive Order on Abortion. While the text of the order per se is not yet publicly available, the White House press release is.
Somehow Joe thinks that the feds need to “ensure…pregnant women and those experiencing pregnancy loss—have…access…[to] emergency medical care.” But that’s been the law since 1986 under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. The only reason for listing this is to make people think that Dobbs took those rights away. Somehow, Biden’s also afraid that Dobbs took away access to contraception, so that’s included. But ObamaCare mandates access to contraception and is not part of the abortion question. We must make you afraid. Be very afraid!
Now comes the Big Lie. “HHS will increase outreach and public education efforts regarding access to reproductive health care services—including abortion….” Really? Abortion is not reproductive health care and never has been. It’s not health care at all, except in extremely rare circumstances. And here, with my thirty-six years in medicine, I think I can speak with some authority.
Reproductive health care starts with medical care that helps a woman become pregnant. It then works to ensure the health of the woman and the baby during the pregnancy, and finally the healthy delivery of the baby. That’s it. The word “abortion” isn’t in that description because abortion is designed to fatally destroy reproductive health. It’s the exact opposite of reproductive “health.”
Don’t get me wrong. There are a few extremely limited circumstances where a medically performed abortion becomes proper. Basically, if prenatal studies show the baby has an unsurvivable defect, it may be appropriate to abort that baby. I have participated in one such procedure. One. In thirty-six years.
If the pregnancy will kill the mother, then neither the baby nor the mother will survive, and it is appropriate to terminate the pregnancy. I participated in one such termination. One. In thirty-six years. Unfortunately, the mother’s illness was so advanced that she did not survive, either.
These are extremely unusual and sad circumstances. My experience is almost certainly representative of the broader medical community. Some physicians in obstetrics or anesthesiology may see a few more cases and some will see none. But there simply aren’t enough to support even one abortion “clinic.” Ordinary hospitals and operating rooms are more than adequate.
While I’m ruminating on “health care,” the subject of “pregnancy loss” must be addressed. This falls into two major forms. The first is ectopic pregnancy, where the zygote typically implants in the fallopian tube rather than the uterus. As the embryo grows, it creates a life-threatening problem for the mother. It can happen for many reasons, but the most common is promiscuous sex accompanied by sexually transmitted infections. The fetus must come out for the mom to survive. It’s common and is simply not in view in Dobbs. But Biden must make you afraid.
The second form of pregnancy loss is spontaneous abortion. Most often a mother will lose a pregnancy early on due to severe fetal genetic or developmental abnormalities. We do a D&C (dilation and curettage) to remove any remaining products of conception. This prevents maternal complications. A few other mothers are “spontaneous aborters” due to having an incompetent cervix. Of interest, women who’ve had multiple Planned Parenthood abortions are significantly more likely to abort spontaneously.
Joe can’t let you know the truth. So, he wants to convene volunteer lawyers to “protect[] the right to travel out of state to seek medical care.” Under the Constitution, we all have the right to travel for whatever reason we want. It doesn’t need to be protected because it’s universally known to be the law. But you must be made fearful. Be very afraid.
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The only place where the EO actually enters into the realm of reality is its discussion of HIPAA. Patient privacy has been the law since 1996. Every time you visit a doctor, you must sign a HIPAA form that says who is allowed to know about your medical care. And this does create a question about how state prohibitions on abortion might be enforced. Because your care is privileged, I can’t walk into a clinic and ask if you had an abortion. But states have other tools.
First, any facility that provides medical care is licensed by the state. This means that it is inspected, and its records are examined. If the facility is found to be violating state law, it can be shut down. So, the little abortion clinic I drive by regularly won’t need its cadre of life defenders on the sidewalk.
Abortion proponents like to scream “My body, my choice!” And that’s true. But if you made the choice to have unprotected sex, it’s no longer just your body. There are now two bodies. And your task is to protect that defenseless child. “But it’s not a child because it can’t survive outside the womb!” At this point, I must ask how many twenty-somethings carrying their protest signs can survive by themselves. But that might require Lefties to think.
Ted Noel MD is a retired Anesthesiologist/Intensivist who podcasts and posts on social media as DoctorTed and @vidzette. His DoctorTed podcasts are available on many podcast channels.
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Five Things New “Preppers” Forget When Getting Ready for Bad Times Ahead
The preparedness community is growing faster than it has in decades. Even during peak times such as Y2K, the economic downturn of 2008, and Covid, the vast majority of Americans made sure they had plenty of toilet paper but didn’t really stockpile anything else.
Things have changed. There’s a growing anxiety in this presidential election year that has prompted more Americans to get prepared for crazy events in the future. Some of it is being driven by fearmongers, but there are valid concerns with the economy, food supply, pharmaceuticals, the energy grid, and mass rioting that have pushed average Americans into “prepper” mode.
There are degrees of preparedness. One does not have to be a full-blown “doomsday prepper” living off-grid in a secure Montana bunker in order to be ahead of the curve. In many ways, preparedness isn’t about being able to perfectly handle every conceivable situation. It’s about being less dependent on government for as long as possible. Those who have proper “preps” will not be waiting for FEMA to distribute emergency supplies to the desperate masses.
Below are five things people new to preparedness (and sometimes even those with experience) often forget as they get ready. All five are common sense notions that do not rely on doomsday in order to be useful. It may be nice to own a tank during the apocalypse but there’s not much you can do with it until things get really crazy. The recommendations below can have places in the lives of average Americans whether doomsday comes or not.
Note: The information provided by this publication or any related communications is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. We do not provide personalized investment, financial, or legal advice.
Secured Wealth
Whether in the bank or held in a retirement account, most Americans feel that their life’s savings is relatively secure. At least they did until the last couple of years when de-banking, geopolitical turmoil, and the threat of Central Bank Digital Currencies reared their ugly heads.
It behooves Americans to diversify their holdings. If there’s a triggering event or series of events that cripple the financial systems or devalue the U.S. Dollar, wealth can evaporate quickly. To hedge against potential turmoil, many Americans are looking in two directions: Crypto and physical precious metals.
There are huge advantages to cryptocurrencies, but there are also inherent risks because “virtual” money can become challenging to spend. Add in the push by central banks and governments to regulate or even replace cryptocurrencies with their own versions they control and the risks amplify. There’s nothing wrong with cryptocurrencies today but things can change rapidly.
As for physical precious metals, many Americans pay cash to keep plenty on hand in their safe. Rolling over or transferring retirement accounts into self-directed IRAs is also a popular option, but there are caveats. It can often take weeks or even months to get the gold and silver shipped if the owner chooses to close their account. This is why Genesis Gold Group stands out. Their relationship with the depositories allows for rapid closure and shipping, often in less than 10 days from the time the account holder makes their move. This can come in handy if things appear to be heading south.
Lots of Potable Water
One of the biggest shocks that hit new preppers is understanding how much potable water they need in order to survive. Experts claim one gallon of water per person per day is necessary. Even the most conservative estimates put it at over half-a-gallon. That means that for a family of four, they’ll need around 120 gallons of water to survive for a month if the taps turn off and the stores empty out.
Being near a fresh water source, whether it’s a river, lake, or well, is a best practice among experienced preppers. It’s necessary to have a water filter as well, even if the taps are still working. Many refuse to drink tap water even when there is no emergency. Berkey was our previous favorite but they’re under attack from regulators so the Alexapure systems are solid replacements.
For those in the city or away from fresh water sources, storage is the best option. This can be challenging because proper water storage containers take up a lot of room and are difficult to move if the need arises. For “bug in” situations, having a larger container that stores hundreds or even thousands of gallons is better than stacking 1-5 gallon containers. Unfortunately, they won’t be easily transportable and they can cost a lot to install.
Water is critical. If chaos erupts and water infrastructure is compromised, having a large backup supply can be lifesaving.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies
There are multiple threats specific to the medical supply chain. With Chinese and Indian imports accounting for over 90% of pharmaceutical ingredients in the United States, deteriorating relations could make it impossible to get the medicines and antibiotics many of us need.
Stocking up many prescription medications can be hard. Doctors generally do not like to prescribe large batches of drugs even if they are shelf-stable for extended periods of time. It is a best practice to ask your doctor if they can prescribe a larger amount. Today, some are sympathetic to concerns about pharmacies running out or becoming inaccessible. Tell them your concerns. It’s worth a shot. The worst they can do is say no.
If your doctor is unwilling to help you stock up on medicines, then Jase Medical is a good alternative. Through telehealth, they can prescribe daily meds or antibiotics that are shipped to your door. As proponents of medical freedom, they empathize with those who want to have enough medical supplies on hand in case things go wrong.
Energy Sources
The vast majority of Americans are locked into the grid. This has proven to be a massive liability when the grid goes down. Unfortunately, there are no inexpensive remedies.
Those living off-grid had to either spend a lot of money or effort (or both) to get their alternative energy sources like solar set up. For those who do not want to go so far, it’s still a best practice to have backup power sources. Diesel generators and portable solar panels are the two most popular, and while they’re not inexpensive they are not out of reach of most Americans who are concerned about being without power for extended periods of time.
Natural gas is another necessity for many, but that’s far more challenging to replace. Having alternatives for heating and cooking that can be powered if gas and electric grids go down is important. Have a backup for items that require power such as manual can openers. If you’re stuck eating canned foods for a while and all you have is an electric opener, you’ll have problems.
Don’t Forget the Protein
When most think about “prepping,” they think about their food supply. More Americans are turning to gardening and homesteading as ways to produce their own food. Others are working with local farmers and ranchers to purchase directly from the sources. This is a good idea whether doomsday comes or not, but it’s particularly important if the food supply chain is broken.
Most grocery stores have about one to two weeks worth of food, as do most American households. Grocers rely heavily on truckers to receive their ongoing shipments. In a crisis, the current process can fail. It behooves Americans for multiple reasons to localize their food purchases as much as possible.
Long-term storage is another popular option. Canned foods, MREs, and freeze dried meals are selling out quickly even as prices rise. But one component that is conspicuously absent in shelf-stable food is high-quality protein. Most survival food companies offer low quality “protein buckets” or cans of meat, but they are often barely edible.
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Having buckets of beans and rice is a good start, but keeping a solid supply of high-quality protein isn’t just healthier. It can help a family maintain normalcy through crises.
Prepare Without Fear
With all the challenges we face as Americans today, it can be emotionally draining. Citizens are scared and there’s nothing irrational about their concerns. Being prepared and making lifestyle changes to secure necessities can go a long way toward overcoming the fears that plague us. We should hope and pray for the best but prepare for the worst. And if the worst does come, then knowing we did what we could to be ready for it will help us face those challenges with confidence.
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