They’re Doing It Wrong
Posted by Michelle Moquin on August 20th, 2013
Good morning!
No shit.
They’re Doing It Wrong
BY JOSH DORNER ON AUGUST 16, 2013 AT 3:01 PM
More on the GOP’s Failed Minority Outreach Strategy
Mere months after a resounding loss in the 2012 elections due in no small measure to the party’s poor performance among women, LGBT people, Latinos, African-Americans, Asians, and other minorities, the GOP seems dead set on a repeat performance. A Politico headline earlier today even went so far as to characterize the party as being on the “eve of destruction” thanks to its poor standing among voters.
A much-discussed GOP “autopsy” report issued in March called for a concerted effort to win over more women and minority voters.
Here’s how that outreach effort has worked out over the past few months:
1. Voted to deport DREAMers: With DREAMers standing in the room and booing, 221 House Republicans voted to defund the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which would effectively resume deportations. Meanwhile, comprehensive immigration reform has come to a grinding halt in the House, which has split on whether to include a path to citizenship.
2. Suppressed minority votes: Immediately after the Supreme Court struck down part of the Voting Rights Act,Texas moved to enact a voter ID law and North Carolinarolled out a series of voter suppression bills. Texas has now joined a case to permanently undo Voting Rights Act protections. It doesn’t help matters that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia called the Voting Rights Act a perpetuation of “racial entitlement.”
3. Dismissive and racist language: Republicans haven’t figured out a way to keep Rep. Steve King (R-IA) quiet, since the congressman refuses to apologize for calling immigrants drug mules. But it’s not just Steve King. In private King insists his colleagues agree with him, while Rep. Don Young (R-AK) used the word “wetbacks” to describe Hispanics. Meanwhile, Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) has made a case against multiculturalism, saying, “there’s only one race here, it’s the American race.”
4. Boycotting Spanish-language TV: Due to its invented controversy involving networks broadcasting Hillary Clinton documentaries, the RNC said it will boycott Spanish-language networks Telemundo and CNN Espanol for 2016 debates, too.
5. Insensitivity on Trayvon Martin: Texas Governor Rick Perry reacted to George Zimmerman’s not guilty verdict for the death of a black teen by insisting the justice system is“color blind.” Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) told African-Americans to “get over it.” King blamed Obama for Zimmerman even having to stand trial for Martin’s death. And Florida Governor Rick Scott has refused to even open debate on the state’s controversial Stand Your Ground law.
6. Tea Party condescendingly talks race: Even as he attempted to broaden the Republican party’s appeal to black voters, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) condescendinglydiscussed the history of civil rights and discrimination during his April speech at Howard University. Paul, who once admitted he opposes the Civil Rights Act of 1964, recently explained he doesn’t “think there is any particular evidence” of black voters being prevented from voting.
7. Relied on racist author’s Heritage study to fight immigration reform That former Heritage author Jason Richwine earned his Ph.D for a racist dissertation linking race and IQ has not stopped Republicans from heralding Heritage’s discredited findings on immigration.
8. Pursued rabidly anti-LGBT agenda: Gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli has stood by his position of viewing LGBT people as “soulless” and “self-destructive.” The RNC also unanimously passed anti-LGBT resolutions without any debate in April. Neither shows Republicans are serious about showing LGBT Americans “we care about them too,” like the RNC stated.
9. Ignored uninsured voters: Latinos have among the lowest rates of health coverage in the U.S., and also backObamacare 2 to 1. The GOP has ignored this issue, and haven’t offered any alternatives for the uninsured, even as many of them threaten to shut down the government to block Obamacare.
10. Still arguing for self-deportation: Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, invited by Republicans to testify on immigration, is still arguing for self-deportation. Even RNC chairman Reince Priebus slammed this approach as“horrific.”
BOTTOM LINE: If the GOP wants to attract the support of women and minorities, it should stop promoting policies and views that attack and insult these groups on a daily basis.
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August 21st, 2013 at 7:07 am
The GOP isn’t interested in getting more OTWs because they are counting on the white vote. They know they have about 80% of the white male vote. They also know that white women for the most part will follow the male lead so they figure they have at least 70% of the white female vote.
That’s all that is needed to win.
August 21st, 2013 at 8:25 am
Integrative Oncology for Better Cancer Treatment
Appeared in the print version as “Best Ways to Beat Cancer Now”
Combining conventional and natural therapies offers the most effective treatment.
Radiation, chemotherapy and surgery are widely known to be the main treatments for cancer. But to fight the disease more effectively and to maximize the odds of recovery, doctors and patients are increasingly turning to integrative oncology.
This approach combines the conventional treatments mentioned above with natural or alternative treatments that can minimize the complications and side effects from cancer treatments, help relieve pain and improve overall health, increasing chance of survival.
Here are integrative treatments that scientific studies and my clinical experience show are likely to be effective for a wide range of cancer patients…
EXERCISE
Research shows that cancer patients who walked three to five hours a week improved their outcomes, compared with cancer patients who didn’t exercise.
My advice:
Try to exercise every day. Walking is usually best—it’s easy to do on a regular basis and is proven to work. Other helpful exercises include yoga, tai chi and qi gong, all of which stretch and strengthen muscles, relax the body and even improve immunity.
Caution:
Too much strenuous exercise can produce inflammation, thought to be a factor in cancer development, and cause wear and tear on the body. Do not exercise to the point of exhaustion.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress management is essential for cancer patients—stress, anxiety and even pessimism weaken immunity and may spark inflammation, possibly spurring the progression and aggressiveness of cancer.
In my clinical experience, cancer patients who practice stress management often have better outcomes than those who don’t.
New finding:
Women with breast cancer who practiced mindfulness-based stress reduction, including meditation, indicated that they were better able to cope with stress, anxiety and panic, were more confident and had improved personal relationships, reported researchers in Complementary Therapies in
Clinical Practice.
My advice: Regular meditation—even 10 minutes a day—is a proven stress-reduction technique with results comparable to or better than antidepressants and antianxiety medications.
Strong social support and social networking also can reduce stress and improve outcomes in cancer patients. Creative outlets—such as drawing or painting, writing, playing an instrument and dancing—also help ease stress and improve emotional well-being.
DIET
Dietary needs vary from patient to patient. For example, some cancer patients may require a high-protein diet (those who are weak), while others may need a diet emphasizing plant foods (those who are overweight). But all cancer patients should follow these essential basics…
A low-glycemic diet that minimizes or eliminates refined carbohydrates such as sugar and white flour, both of which fuel inflammation and may promote the growth and aggressiveness of tumors…and avoidance of processed trans fats and fried foods, which spur inflammation and damage DNA.
Also, eat as much organically grown food as possible—it’s free of synthetic pesticides, many of which are linked to cancer in humans…and drink eight eight-ounce glasses of filtered water every day to stay hydrated and eliminate toxins.
SUPPLEMENTS
Here are four supplements that research and my own clinical experience confirm are uniquely effective for cancer—all are available at health-food stores, well-tolerated and safe for adults, the elderly and children…*
Honokiol.
This extract from the bark of the magnolia tree interferes with the growth and spread of cancer and can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation. Studies have shown that honokiol may be useful for many types of cancer, including leukemia and cancer of the brain, breast, bone, colon, pancreas, skin and stomach.
Artemisinin.
The herb Artemisia annua (commonly called sweet wormwood) is as powerful as quinine in treating malaria. Recent research shows that artemisinin, a compound derived from the herb, has strong anticancer effects, reducing tumor size and blocking metastases.
Modified citrus pectin (MCP). This substance, derived from citrus fruit peels and apples, controls galectin-3, a protein linked to cancer formation and metastases. MCP also boosts the immune system and safely removes heavy metals and other toxins from the body.
New research:
Combining MCP with chemotherapy was more effective in killing prostate cancer cells than chemotherapy alone, reported researchers in Cell Biology International.
Mushroom extracts.
Extracts from medicinal mushrooms such as coriolus, reishi, cordyceps, maitake and shiitake can boost immunity…improve digestion…increase energy…and help prevent side effects from chemotherapy and radiation as well as improve their effectiveness.
Standout scientific evidence:
In a study of patients who had undergone surgery for liver cancer, those who took active hexose correlated compound (AHCC), an extract of shiitake, had a longer time to recurrence and a higher survival rate.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture can help cancer patients in many ways, including providing relief from pain and nausea. It also has been shown to reduce inflammation and boost immune function.
New research:
In an analysis of 15 studies on acupuncture published in Supportive Care in Cancer, researchers found that combining acupuncture with drug therapy was 36% more effective in relieving pain in cancer patients than drug therapy alone.
To find an integrative physician: Online, go to Cancer Decisions (www.CancerDecisions.com), and click on “Professional Associates”…or go to the Society for Integrative Oncology (www.IntegrativeOnc.org).
*Consult an integrative physician before taking any of these supplements.
He/she can advise you on the best supplements for your cancer, dosage and possible side effects. Inform your doctor of all drugs/supplements you are taking to avoid possible interactions.
Source: Isaac Eliaz, MD, an integrative physician and medical director of the Amitabha Medical Clinic & Healing Center in Santa Rosa, California, an integrative health center specializing in cancer and chronic conditions. Dr. Eliaz is a licensed acupuncturist and homeopath and an expert in mind/body medicine.
He has coauthored scientific papers on natural healing and cancer in Oncology Reports, the International Journal of Oncology, Integrative Cancer Therapies and other medical journals. http://www.DrEliaz.org
August 21st, 2013 at 8:27 am
I don’t think the republican party is worried about minorities because they intend to steal the elections from the local to the federal.
August 21st, 2013 at 8:29 am
If anyone is thinking that the republicans aren’t still a very viable threat, just look around you. The massive attempts by whites to justify “stop and frisk” should tell you that white America is okay with discrimination, as long as they are not the ones being discriminated against.
August 21st, 2013 at 8:29 am
Please, I don’t mean ALL whites in America.
August 21st, 2013 at 8:30 am
If we don’t unite as a people against racism and vote our convictions the republicans will win.