no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

Some things have a way of sticking around…

Even when you thought they were long gone.

Take bedbugs.

When I was a kid, my mom used to tuck me in at night saying, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite.”

And I wasn’t worried. Because there weren’t any bedbugs… not anymore.

You know the rest of that story. After being considered extinct for decades, those blood sucking bugs are back with a vengeance.

So I guess I shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the PLAGUE is still around.

No, you haven’t time-traveled to the Middle Ages…

This year 3 people in New Mexico caught the plague. And if this is a typical year there will be four more cases in the U.S.

Now, that’s nothing compared to other countries. There are outbreaks of plague with one to two THOUSAND cases every year worldwide.

One of the worst outbreaks in history was the “Black Death” that killed around 60% of the people in medieval Europe. It was so bad in some places, there weren’t enough survivors to bury the dead.

So what IS the plague, exactly?

Well, it’s caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. It’s usually carried by rodents and transmitted by flea bites. Just this year, fleas from prairie dogs in two different counties in Arizona tested positive for the plague.

There are three types of plague: bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic. But bubonic is the most likely, with more than 80% of all cases in the U.S.

But there’s good news here, my friend.

First of all, your chances are pretty small for catching it. (Phew!)

Second, modern medicine has taken a death-warrant of a disease and turned it into a trip to the hospital.

Chances of dying from the plague if you’re properly treated with antibiotics are 11%. Now compare that to 60-100% chance of death without treatment. See what I’m saying?

The key is to get treatment ASAP.

If you get bitten by fleas from a pet or being outdoors and you develop a fever, headache, chills and weakness, best bet is to see a doctor. You want to make sure it’s the flu and not something worse.

To lower your already tiny chances of catching the plague, there are a few simple things you can do.

One, rodent-proof your yard by getting rid of clutter, piled up old firewood and pet or bird food outside.

Don’t handle any dead animals yourself – get the health department’s help. Use bug spray when camping or hiking.

And also think about your pets. Get a good solid flea control plan set up with your vet.

It’s been a long time since Ellie had fleas.

But who would think fleas could still give you and your loved ones a nasty case of the plague.

Crazy, huh?

Just another one of those things you think are “done” that keep on coming back…

Like Twinkies. (Avoid those like the plague…)

God Bless,

Jeff Reagan
Editor, Patriot Health Alliance What are the chances that this new thrat is being spread by the illegal aliens from third world countries?

archie bunker Loc: Texas

I mentioned the midievil plague in a conversation with a co-worker this morning. We started out talking about Social Security, and it went there eventually.
He is a 27 year old, registered Republican, and a devout Catholic. He is also very open minded, and pretty liberal as many his age are. He had no idea about the origins of Social Security, and how life expectancies have changed over the years due to so many different factors. I really enjoyed it myself, and think he did too. Maybe I taught him a little something, or inspired him to look into it a little bit. We are learning from each other, and I really enjoy it myself.

As far as the dogs go, our vet recently switched from Nex-Guard to a product called Simparica. A chewable given every 30 days for flea, and tick control. It has worked great with our dogs. We hadn't seen any fleas until we brought the new pup home. He is on it now, and I'm sure we won't see anymore.
You also need to keep the yard sprayed for them. I've been using some chemicals for knockdown, and homemade stuff for control.
Seems to be working....

Tradition Loc: Staten Island, N.Y.

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The number of foreign-born residents of the U.S. has increased by 31 million in three decades, from 11 million in 1986 to 42 million in 2015. Immigration to the United States during this period has come from Middle Eastern, African, Asian, South American and Central American countries where all these diseases are prevalent. The extra 31 million have arrived in a number of ways: approximately 3 million are refugees, 11 million are illegal immigrants, and the remainder are legal immigrants, asylees, and parolees.

Six diseases that were recently near eradication are making a comeback in the United States, as the taxpayer funded refugee resettlement industry launches a propaganda blitz about the so-called World Refugee Day this Monday.

The returning diseases are;

1. Tuberculosis
2. Measles
3. Whooping Cough
4. Mumps
5. Scarlet Fever
6. BUBONIC PLAGUE

Your warning is creditable, no propaganda. Unfortunately, it is the children in our schools which may induce one of our greatest risks.

Border Patrol Agents are also very susceptible to exposure.

"We see tuberculosis pretty regularly," said border agent Chris Cabrera.

Scabies is also common, the officer said, but the skin disease is not visible when it's infectious. "So these people clear through our system and then they go into the rest of the country with that disease."

Cabrera, who is also the vice president of the National Border Patrol Council, said the agents also see measles, chickenpox, lung infections and some illnesses they can't even identify. "We have no idea what they are."

There is a difference between being welcoming and being wise - between protesting and being protected. Being anti-illegal-aliens does not make you anti-legal-immigrant. You can see what that has wrought. The progeny of illegals now protest that should they have the RIGHT to live here perpetually because it was not they, but their parents/guardians who breached the border. And so, what they are in effect saying is that, in America, we should reward law breakers. Great precedent!!!

Come one!! Come All!! We'll shelter, clothe, educate, feed, and provide you with health care, even though your first action was to break our laws!!! Oh, and who are the "WE" who will do it? Why that would be America's taxpaying citizens. We're a great country for sanctuary, but when it comes to gratitude, patriotism, and respect for America's values and principles, her worth suddenly depreciates, and morphs into DEMANDS.

kankune Loc: Iowa

The number of foreign-born residents of the U.S. has increased by 31 million in three decades, from 11 million in 1986 to 42 million in 2015. Immigration to the United States during this period has come from Middle Eastern, African, Asian, South American and Central American countries where all these diseases are prevalent. The extra 31 million have arrived in a number of ways: approximately 3 million are refugees, 11 million are illegal immigrants, and the remainder are legal immigrants, asylees, and parolees.

Six diseases that were recently near eradication are making a comeback in the United States, as the taxpayer funded refugee resettlement industry launches a propaganda blitz about the so-called World Refugee Day this Monday.

The returning diseases are;

1. Tuberculosis
2. Measles
3. Whooping Cough
4. Mumps
5. Scarlet Fever
6. BUBONIC PLAGUE

Your warning is creditable, no propaganda. Unfortunately, it is the children in our schools which may induce one of our greatest risks.

Border Patrol Agents are also very susceptible to exposure.

"We see tuberculosis pretty regularly," said border agent Chris Cabrera.

Scabies is also common, the officer said, but the skin disease is not visible when it's infectious. "So these people clear through our system and then they go into the rest of the country with that disease."

Cabrera, who is also the vice president of the National Border Patrol Council, said the agents also see measles, chickenpox, lung infections and some illnesses they can't even identify. "We have no idea what they are."

There is a difference between being welcoming and being wise - between protesting and being protected. Being anti-illegal-aliens does not make you anti-legal-immigrant. You can see what that has wrought. The progeny of illegals now protest that should they have the RIGHT to live here perpetually because it was not they, but their parents/guardians who breached the border. And so, what they are in effect saying is that, in America, we should reward law breakers. Great precedent!!!

Come one!! Come All!! We'll shelter, clothe, educate, feed, and provide you with health care, even though your first action was to break our laws!!! Oh, and who are the "WE" who will do it? Why that would be America's taxpaying citizens. We're a great country for sanctuary, but when it comes to gratitude, patriotism, and respect for America's values and principles, her worth suddenly depreciates, and morphs into DEMANDS.[/quote]



We're a great country for sanctuary, but when it comes to gratitude, patriotism, and respect for America's values and principles, her worth suddenly depreciates, and morphs into DEMANDS.

I believe they should honestly, compassionately from their heart and soul have ALL these qualities before becoming an American citizen. Great post.

Ricktloml

I've been using Brevecto, it is also a chewable, (except my dogs wont chew it up), I crush it and mix it with canned food, it works absolutely great for 3 months-fleas and ticks. Plus treating the yard

Tradition Loc: Staten Island, N.Y.

@kankune - Looks like my post was attributed to you. That's fine, as long as your opinions and mine are compatible. I do, however, completely agree with YOUR post. My grandparents came here as immigrants and kissed the ground - literally. They were so grateful to be accepted here - and instilled that patriotism in me. There wasn't one national holiday that was spent without our beautiful flag flying high. My husband served in the Navy and was proud to do so - as I and our two sons were proud of him. America is such a wonderful county, kankune. It would certainly be encouraging if those who wished to enter it would be grateful instead of insolent. I have seen so many protests where the flag they raise is that of the country from which they escaped. "Immigration without assimilation is not immigration - That is invasion! (Bobby Jindal)."

kankune Loc: Iowa

I was quite surprised to see Nancy Pelosi torn apart by these little DACA shits. They will turn around and eat their own if need be. They were brought here illegally and they DEMAND YES.....DEMAND of us what we will do for them or what we OWE them. They have been here for years. Yes, some have done very well, and some do contribute. Own businesses and homes. If you can do that then you can apply for citizenship. They whine that they are oppressed when they are actually blessed.

I believe that 800,000 number is fictitious. It's more like 2.1 million when you count all their extended family members. The largest share of them are on our freebie benefits. I for one am tired of supporting them. I work my tail off for them to sit back and collect benefits and have more children. No...no..no!! Just my thoughts.....