Let me start with a series of questions. Why does Michael Bloomberg keep coming up with such ridiculous nonsense (ie limiting soda size, hiding formula and demanding that women breastfeed)? Why are we being forced as Americans to slave to the whims of people like Michael Bloomberg to change what have been American institutions and OUR right to self-determine what we will do in our OWN lives? Where does this come from?
I truly believe that one of the main reasons Americans of conservative ideology are being put back on their heels with every election, is simply this; we don’t know where the politicians are getting their information, nor do we really seek out the answers as we are too darn busy earning a living, paying taxes, bills, taking kids to soccer practice and just trying to survive, and reacting to the nonsense that comes across the headlines every day. The key in the last sentence is reacting. Are you tired of reacting? Are you tired of being hit every single day with a barrage of Anti-American idealism and then wonder “where in the hell is this coming from, and why now”? If you are ready, and really want to know, there is an insane amount of information available to assist you.
Our country is in real trouble. Do you believe that statement? Good. If you don’t, get ready to see why. I am going to use Michael Bloomberg as an example, because he represents the “elite” in our nation.
Michael Bloomberg has come out with a number of troubling statements regarding what US citizens should be restricted from, and how they need to live.
Salt: "By working together over the past two years, we have been able to accomplish something many said was impossible -- setting concrete, achievable goals for salt reduction," http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/04/26/us-salt-newyork-idUSTRE63P3P720100426 in 2010.
Tobacco: “Smoke-free parks and beaches will make these recreational spaces more enjoyable for everyone by providing open space, clean air, and healthy activities.”
http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2011/02/23/mayor-signs-smoking-ban-for-parks-plazas/ in 2011
Trans fats: "not going to take away anybody's ability to go out and have the kind of food they want, in the quantities they want. . . . We are just trying to make food safer."
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/06/nyregion/06fat.html?pagewanted=print in 2006
Formula for infants: “Most of the public health officials around the country think that this is a great idea. I gather that the immunities that a mother has built up get passed along to the child, so the child is healthier,”
http://wtvr.com/2012/07/31/nyc-mayor-supports-breastfeeding-proposes-strict-ban-on-baby-formula/ in July 2012
Soda: “We’re not banning you from getting the stuff. It’s just if you want 32 ounces, the restaurant has to serve it in two glasses. That’s not exactly taking away your freedoms. It’s not something the Founding Fathers fought for. And all the studies show if the glass or the plate in front of you is smaller, you’ll eat less.”
http://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2012/06/01/11994213-bloomberg-defends-soda-ban-plan-were-not-taking-away-your-freedoms?lite in June of 2012
In all of his quotes, he alludes to the idea that he isn’t really restricting Americans from doing what they want, but he is just so concerned for the health and well-being of all people that these are just attempt to give people choices and assist in providing healthy alternatives. Isn’t that lovely? A government official so concerned that he just wants what is best for you and me? It made me wonder where these ideas have come from. Really, what is the inception for his “caring”? I say that it is from the United Nations, and a global push for absolute control of our population and absolute control. Think I’m nuts; because you’ve never seen it before? Let’s have a look at what the United Nations has put forth PRIOR to Mr. Bloomberg;
Salt: “A report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on multinational food companies to lower the salt content of their products to the lowest level possible in all countries where they market, and have advised that if goals are not met in a timely way, regulatory approaches should be initiated and enforced.”
http://www.worldactiononsalt.com/news/saltnews/2007/60503.html in 2007 fully three years before Bloomberg’s “revelation”
http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/reducingsalt/en/ directly from the UN World Health Organization
Tobacco: “The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) requires Parties to implement tax and price policies on tobacco products to reduce tobacco consumption.
As at December 2010, only 27 Member States had set taxes above 75% of the retail price for packets of the most sold brand of cigarettes.”
http://www.who.int/gho/tobacco/policies/taxation/en/index.html in 2010, how much have taxes increased since this report? Not JUST in NYC, but EVERYWHERE? A subsequent question to ask is: Is this substance illegal? If not, WHY do the taxes keep going up; ostensibly for “smoking cessation” programs. What about your state? How many times have taxes gone up in the last 2 years? How much tax is there; both Federal and State on a pack where you live?
Also see Tobacco control from the United Nations: http://www.who.int/gho/tobacco/en/
Trans Fats: “Geneva/Rome, 3 March 2003 - A diet low in energy-dense foods that are high in saturated fats and sugars, and abundant in fruit and vegetables, together with an active lifestyle are among the key measures to combat chronic disease recommended in an independent Expert Report prepared for two UN agencies.
The report, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), from a team of global experts, aims to identify new recommendations for governments on diet and exercise to tackle the ever increasing number of people who die each year from chronic diseases. The burden of chronic diseases – which include cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and obesity – is rapidly increasing worldwide. In 2001, chronic diseases contributed approximately 59% of the 56.5 million total reported deaths in the world and 46%of the global burden of disease.”
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2003/pr20/en/ in 2003
Formula for Infants: “The Programme of Action asserts that all Governments should extend integrated reproductive
health-care (including family planning) and child-health services to all the population (para. 8.17).
Specific services mentioned include prenatal care, delivery assistance, neonatal care including exclusive
breastfeeding, provision of micronutrient supplementation and tetanus toxoid, and ensuring that all
children live in a sanitary environment. Surprisingly, there is no explicit mention of immunization or oral
rehydration therapy.”
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/PopAspectsMDG/22_HILL.pdf
Also look at the guidelines set up by the UN
http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/breastfeeding/facts/en/index.html
match that with the NYC program Latchon NYC
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ms/latchonnyc.shtml
Latch On NYC
A hospital‐based initiative to support a mother’s decision to breastfeed
Background
Breastfeeding is a healthier choice than infant formula for mothers and babies.
o Breastfeeding reduces a mother’s risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
o Breastfeeding reduces an infant’s risk of ear, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, and
asthma, and promotes maternal bonding and optimal growth and development.
Formula feeding markedly increases serious health risks for infants, including:
o 257% excess risk of hospitalization for lower respiratory infection
o 178% excess risk of diarrhea and vomiting
o 100% excess risk of acute ear infections
o 67% excess risk of asthma for infants with a family history of asthma (35% for infants with no
family history of asthma)
Ninety percent (90%) of NYC mothers start breastfeeding. However, by the time the baby reaches two
months, only 31% of NYC mothers are still exclusively breastfeeding. These suboptimal rates result in excess
health care costs and preventable infant illness and death.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
World Health Organization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding until an infant is six months old to
obtain the full health benefits for mothers and infants.
May 9, 2012 – New York City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley today launched “Latch On NYC,” a new citywide initiative to support mothers who breastfeed their infants by asking city maternity hospitals to voluntarily sign on to support a mother’s choice to breastfeed and limit the promotion of infant formula in their facilities which can interfere with that decision. Twelve private New York City hospitals have already made the commitment and all 11 public hospitals run by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation also joined “Latch On NYC,” going beyond the significant steps they previously took to support breastfeeding when they banned formula from gift bags and promotional materials in 2007. Additionally, a new Health Department subway and hospital poster campaign showing the benefits of breast milk, such as reducing the risk of ear infections, diarrhea, and pneumonia, will launch next week. Commissioner Farley made the announcement at Harlem Hospital, the city’s first Baby Friendly Hospital, where he was joined by New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation president Alan D. Aviles and other executives representing more than half of all maternity hospitals in New York City.
“Human breast milk is best for babies and mothers,” said Commissioner Farley. “When babies receive supplementary formula in the hospital or mothers receive promotional baby formula on hospital discharge it can impede the establishment of an adequate milk supply and can undermine women’s confidence in breastfeeding. With this initiative the New York City health community is joining together to support mothers who choose to breastfeed.”
"HHC has been banning formula from gift bags and promotional materials from our labor and delivery units since 2007,” said HHC President Alan D. Aviles. “We are proud to have been a leader in supporting and educating mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding. We are committed to doing all we can to improve the health of the littlest New Yorkers and encourage the use of mother’s milk for the 22,000 babies born in our hospitals each year."
“Mothers who choose to breastfeed their baby are making a healthy choice for their child and themselves,” said State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah. “We commend Dr. Farley and the City Health Department for launching this new initiative and partnering with health care facilities to encourage breastfeeding, beginning when a new mother is still in the hospital. Medical evidence shows that breastfeeding leads to better health outcomes and is a great way to protect the health of your child from day one.”
His younger sister, Marjorie Tiven, is Commissioner of the New York City Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol, and was appointed by her brother
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/23/nyregion/23lives.html
Must be a nice gig if you can get it.
Due to Mr. Bloomberg’s focus on international solutions (There are more than the above lists) he was awarded the distinction of being one of Conde Nast Travelers “12 Most Remarkable Global Citizens”. Isnt that grand? A GLOBAL citizen. Get ready folks, his policies and the UNs are going to be implemented EVERYWHERE, quite soon.
For more information, please visit www.unamericantakeover,org
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