Did you wonder where the idiot got the bleach idea from? Bradenton ‘church’ promotes drinking bleach to cure COVID-19. They recommended it to Trump BY RYAN BALLOGG APRIL 27, 2020 05:00 AM, UPDATED 2 HOURS 55 MINUTES AGO A Bradenton-based organization that promotes drinking industrial-grade bleach as a cure for COVID-19 and other diseases and conditions has been ordered to stop sales of its “Miracle Mineral Solution.” The group, known as Genesis II Church of Health and Healing, has used religious messaging around its medically unproven — and, according to medical experts, potentially lethal — treatments for years. Its chemical products are referred to as “sacraments” and its members as “bishops.” Mark Grenon, Genesis II’s leader, said he had written a letter touting his solution’s disease-killing qualities to President Donald Trump, who caused an uproar last week for suggesting that injecting a disinfectant into COVID-19 patients might kill the coronavirus Spoiler A temporary injunction filed on April 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida names Genesis, which is operated from a residence in the 2000 block of Garden Lane in Bradenton, as well as Mark Grenon, Joseph Grenon, Jordan Grenon and Jonathan Grenon, as defendants. “The complaint alleges that defendants’ disease-related treatment claims are unsupported by any well-controlled clinical studies or other credible scientific substantiation,” the Department of Justice said in a press release. “Additionally, the complaint asserts that MMS’s labeling is false and misleading and that since defendants make disease-related treatment claims about MMS in the absence of any clinical data, the products are misbranded.” The Food and Drug Administration requested the injunction after a previous warning and request to stop sales sent to the organization were met with outright refusal. GENESIS II LEADER IS DEFIANT “We can say cure, heal and treat as a Free Church,” Genesis reportedly said in a response letter. “There will be NO corrective actions on our part. ... You have no authority over us! ... Never going to happen.” During a weekly video update posted on April 19, Genesis leader Mark Grenon lashed out at the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission, which also signed off on the warning letter. “Who are they? They’re nobody,” Grenon said. “They’re a frickin’ agency that doesn’t even do their job. They’re paid off.” In the same update, Grenon also said that he had written a letter promoting the supposed COVID-19 cure to Trump. “Dear Mr. President, sir, I pray that this letter gets to you and finds you well,” Grenon read. “I am praying you read this letter and intervene and look into the FDA attacking our church and our sacraments by calling them fraudulent.” Grenon went on the argue that the church has trained people in “self-care” in more than 140 countries for 10 years. “It seems if you mention anything can rid the body of COVID-19 not approved by the FDA, you get attacked,” Grenon said. GROUP’S LEADER REACHES OUT TO TRUMP Grenon said that 20 to 30 more people that he knew had written letters to the president, as well. “I pray for you all the time,” Grenon closed the letter. “You are doing a good job cleaning the swamp. The FDA and CDC are the swamp rats.” It is unknown if the president received or read the letter. But on Thursday, Trump made controversial remarks about the potential of injecting disinfectant into people’s lungs to kill COVID-19. The remarks prompted backlash from the medical community and statements from manufacturers of several cleaning products strongly advising against such use of the chemicals. Trump later said that he was being “sarcastic” towards reporters, “just to see what would happen.” But in video footage of a news conference, the president’s remarks appear to be in earnest and directed towards coronavirus task force leader Dr. Deborah Birx, not the press. The Grenons have claimed that their MMS product is not bleach. However, when used as directed, it produces an industrial-grade bleaching agent known as chlorine dioxide. While the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of chlorine dioxide for water treatment in amounts of up to .8 milligrams per liter, the agent is present at dramatically higher, unsafe levels in MMS, according to health officials. The Genesis MMS products were offered in exchange for “donations” to the organization, and marketed as safe for both adults and children. Sales have been suspended on the organization’s website, and a message on the homepage reads: “During these difficult and trying times, we are in prayer and seeking The LORD’s wisdom & guidance. Please pray for us.” However, Mark Grenon continues to defend the MMS treatments in online audio and video updates. “At this time my family and I are in prayer,” Jonathan Grenon said in an email on Monday in response to a request for comment from the Bradenton Herald. “We are seeking what Christ wants our next steps to be.” Grenon also provided a link to a video published Sunday night on BitChute, a fringe video platform known for hosting far-right political commentary and conspiracy theories. “Recently, if you’ve been following us, or even if you haven’t, you might see in the media — as Donald Trump would say, fake news — that we are not a church,” Grenon said. “We’re being accused of being a fraudulent church.” In the video, Grenon says Genesis is being attacked and wrongfully accused, but fails to dispute any of the claims about the harmful qualities of MMS made by doctors and government agencies. “People seem to not know how to heal themselves naturally,” Grenon said. “And this a way God has given us, to bring it to the world. And I apologize again to those that can’t acquire it,” he added. “If you seek you shall find.” Grenon then mixes what appears to be the Genesis MMS product and water on camera and proceeds to chug a glass of it. “Genesis II church has been going on for awhile now, and there’s no need to stop,” Grennon also said in the video. “Cause the world needs us more, now than ever.” BRADENTON GROUP PUTTING PEOPLE ‘AT RISK,’ FEDS SAY The temporary injunction against the Bradenton organization will expire on May 1, and a hearing will take place that same day to extend it. “The claims made in the complaint are allegations that, if the case were to proceed to trial, the government must prove to receive a permanent injunction against the defendants,” the Department of Justice said the day the injunction was obtained. Both the DOJ and the FDA vowed to fight the organization if it does not cease to sell the products. “The Department of Justice will take swift action to protect consumers from illegal and potentially harmful products being offered to treat COVID-19,” Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt said in a press release on the day of the injunction. “We will continue to work closely alongside our partners at the Food and Drug Administration to quickly shut down those selling illegal products during this pandemic.” “Despite a previous warning, the Genesis II Church of Healing has continued to actively place consumers at risk by peddling potentially dangerous and unapproved chlorine dioxide products,” FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn said in a separate statement. “We will not stand for this, and the FDA remains fully committed to taking strong enforcement action against any sellers who place unsuspecting American consumers at risk by offering their unproven products to treat serious diseases.”
She is just a soul sucking cunt. I cannot adequately explain how much I fucking hate that hoe. There HAS to be a video of her out there calling Obama something super fucking racist. I need to get my hands on it. I would love nothing more than to see that soulless bitch completely humiliated and never hear from her again.
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0% chance I ask my employees to come to work Monday. if it doesn’t spike and they go into phase 2 then I’ll likely have them come back May 18th
My friend asked if I was still on to go to his family's beach house on the 6th. I just assumed that everyone acknowledge that wasn't happening. His dad owns it. Just ask if we can go in August or something. I'm confused.
The 18th doesn’t give time for a spike. The impacts of changes on the 1st should first become noticeable in the 24th-31st range. If there is a spike it will show up later.
I'll let these gung-ho liberty idiots be the litmus test for the month of May. Depending on data I may venture back out in June.
Should be easy for people to work at my place. Everyone can be in their own office and close the door
Ashford looks like it is going to be delisted by the NYSE and is on the verge of bankruptcy. Wouldn’t surprise me if they squeeze a dividend or 2 out before going under. Edit: there it is https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ws...ciary-of-coronavirus-loan-program-11587568827
Re: retail. A few weeks back I "went" to Sherwin Williams and "went" to Barnes & Noble by making a purchase on line or over the phone, and then a gloved and masked employee deposited the purchase in the trunk of my car. It's not clear to my why a paint store and a book store were considered essential, and it's also not clear to me why other business are not allowed to do the same.
There are high end boutique jewelry stores here with signs up in the window that say “why am I closed but wal mart can be open”.
Hell my problem is still finding masks. I've only found them on DHgate and god knows how long it would take them to get here from China.
I think public transportation is the bigger factor. Brazil was mentioned and would be an interesting comparison to FL.
There are some good DIY mask ideas itt https://www.the-mainboard.com/index.php?threads/the-tmb-mask-thread-questions-ideas-memes.179856/
Sometimes I think the president sure does stand like an idiot. Then I remember he has lifts in his shoes are I realize he is an even bigger idiot than I thought a few moments ago.
we've identified six groups that need your help to continue providing direct aid to Americans hit the hardest by this economic and public health crisis. Will you help with a split contribution between these groups today? Contribute » Prospector, Over 26 million Americans have now filed for unemployment in recent weeks. Many have yet to receive any money. The COVID-19 relief packages passed by Congress will ease some of the burdens for some working families, but it’s not nearly enough. It's simply unacceptable that millions of Americans won’t see a dime, and millions more will have to wait for months, while people have to pay the rent in just a few days on May 1st and put food on the table for their families. Working Families Party champions like Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are fighting in Congress to make sure any future relief legislation reflects the interests and needs of people, not corporations. But Americans who are struggling can't wait. We must take care of each other. We've identified six groups — Movement for Black Lives COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund, United for Respect, Rent Zero Tenant Organizing Fund, United We Dream’s Undocufund, Make the Road COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, and the Metro-Atlanta Mutual Aid Fund — engaging in critical organizing work to help those most impacted by this crisis. Can you split a contribution between these groups today? Split a contribution » Here’s some more information on these groups: Movement for Black Lives COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund: The systemic inequality that falls disproportionately on Black people’s shoulders has only been exacerbated during the COVID-19 crisis. The Movement for Black Lives is developing mutual aid networks, providing direct support to Black led organizations, and creating virtual spaces for connection. United for Respect: Essential workers are not disposable workers, and yet Walmart is requiring their employees to work for low wages without sufficient protection from the virus and few have paid leave. United for Respect is working with Walmart workers to help them win protective equipment, paid leave, and hazard pay. Rent Zero Tenant Organizing Fund: No one should have to fear losing their home, especially in the middle of a deadly pandemic. Rent Zero Tenant Organizing Fund is supporting the millions of tenants across the country who have suddenly found themselves out of work and unable to pay the rent by calling for eviction moratoriums and no rents for the duration of this crisis. United We Dream Undocufund: As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic deepens in our communities, the immigrant youth of United We Dream are adding direct financial assistance as the next phase of their comprehensive response plan. All funds donated to the NationalUndocuFund go directly to immigrants who need help. Make the Road COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund: This fund is supporting outreach efforts to low-income immigrants directly affected by this crisis, and organizing efforts to ensure they are not left out of governmental relief programs. MAMA Fund: The Metro Atlanta Mutual Aid Fund was created by community members from metro-Atlanta who have witnessed the needs of their neighbors at this time of crisis. They are focused on rapid response for now and building alternative systems for our future, work that is grounded in principles of mutual aid and collective responsibility, not charity. Funds are targeted towards Black, Indigenous, and peoples of color. Every dollar we raise right now will go directly into the critical work of these groups, and as you can imagine, the demand is unprecedented. Please split a contribution between these first six groups today so that they can continue organizing to help Americans hit the hardest by this crisis. Our system should provide people with assistance when they need it the most. But until we build a country that works for the many, not the few, we must organize to help each other in these uncertain times. In solidarity, Working Families Party
Carnival Deemed Too Big To Fail, Rescued By The Fed | Posted: Apr 27, 2020 1:49 PM Fed Intervention to save Carnival. It was mid-March and the vultures were circling Carnival Corp., the largest cruise-line operator in the world. That all changed on March 23 when the Federal Reserve defibrillated bond markets with an unprecedented lending program. Within days, Carnival’s investment bankers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. were talking to conventional investors such as AllianceBernstein Holding and Vanguard Group about a deal. By April 1, the company had raised almost $6 billion in bond markets, paying rates far below those executives had discussed just days earlier. The previously unreported tale of Carnival’s rescue shows how effective the Fed has been in turning the debt spigot back on for large corporations. The idea of a cruise company raising so much new debt even as the pandemic worsened caught many by surprise. Nevertheless, fear of missing out attracted more investors. When Carnival officially sold a $4 billion bond on April 1, it had enough demand to cut the interest rate down to 11.5% and issue a $1.75 billion bond that could convert into stock. Hooray - Another fed-sponsored zombie. Who's next?
Birx tearing it up w her usual power point of corporate speak w private/public partnerships, high throughput, sentinel stations, coordination b/w federal/state/local, making sure labs have the supplies they need, creating tests with high accuracy, etc. None of which has actually occurred.
Wouldn’t have thought the day we passed 1,000,000 confirmed cases was also the most hopeful in forever. Even looking at the last few Monday’s we have clearly turned a small corner. Of course now is not the time for congratulations or easing of restrictions but for the first time in a while I feel optimism.
House next door is a second home for an elderly couple in Millbrae. Santa Cruz County has told people to shelter in place, and if somebody owns a second house in the county they are to stay at home and not come here. Folks next door have been shuttling back and forth twice a week since the lockdown, and they're now hosting an afternoon patio party with Bay Area friends whom they've invited here. Nobody is wearing any masks, and they've all brought dogs that they haven't trained not to bark at everything that moves. Something tells me that before the day is out I will have thrown a handful of edibles over the fence because I'm fresh out of hand grenades
Pence is such a lying POS. "The old labs/tests weren't capable of handling the number of tests that we have now." Spoiler