For someone who claims to have quit dieting, I seem to be doing a lot of it lately. I can see why I swore it off, because after my paleo disaster, I spira. When talking about a Grain Brain lifestyle, and the very similar ketogenic diet, it’s frequently mentioned that we are aiming to keep our bodies in ketosis. From juice fasts to colon cleanses, detox diets and purges are all the rage with those looking to lose weight or kick start a healthy lifestyle. Parents Forced to Say Goodbye to Terminally Ill 10-Month-Old Baby as Courts Decide to Take Him Off Life Support. ![]() Death Threats Against Bush at Protests Ignored for Years . As well they should. I fully and absolutely agree with the Secret Service pursuing this case, since anyone who threatens the president is breaking the law and should be prosecuted. It doesn’t matter that Obama was not at the meeting nor that the man was unarmed: the threat all on its own is a federal crime, according to the United States Code. I support the arrest and prosecution of any person who threatens Obama or any president of the United States. Bush was threatened frequently — but no arrests. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() WebMD explains various vegetarian and vegan diets, along with the nutritional requirements of following these diets. Threats against Bush at public protests. A protester with a sign saying “Kill Bush” and advocating that the White House be bombed, at the March 18, 2007 anti-war. Diets myth busted, decoded and explained. From the lemon diet to the gluten free, vegetarian and beyond, we have every diet covered. WebMD talks to experts about health risks and benefits of juicing fruits and vegetables. But the story of this arrest got me to thinking: Why was no one ever arrested for threatening President Bush at protests, when they displayed signs in public that called for his death? Many readers may naively think, “The answer is obvious: no protester was ever arrested for threatening Bush at a protest because no one ever threatened him at a protest. Who would be that stupid? I certainly never heard of any such threats.”Alas, if only it were that simple. Because the bald fact is that people threatened Bush at protests all the time by displaying menacing signs and messages — exactly as the anti- Obama protester just did in Maryland. Yet for reasons that are not entirely clear, none of those Bush- threateners at protests was ever arrested, questioned, or investigated (at least as far as I could tell). Don’t believe me? Then keep reading. Because this essay exists for one reason only: To prove beyond any doubt that explicit and implicit threats to Bush’s life were commonly displayed at public protests throughout his term as president. Below this introduction you will find dozens of examples of such threats — unaltered photographs from a wide variety of sources, along with links verifying their authenticity. Just show us the pictures already! If you want to get straight to the action and not bother with reading the rest of this introduction, simply scroll down a short way to see the pictures right now. But if you’re outraged by the very existence of this report, or curious about my motivations for publishing it, then please take a few minutes to read the following explanation. Why am I doing this? Let me make this perfectly clear: I am not publishing this essay in order to make excuses for anyone who has threatened President Obama, or who plans to threaten him in the future. This is not some wrongheaded attempt at a tu quoque logical fallacy; in other words, I’m not trying to claim that death threats against Bush in the past justify threats against Obama now. What I’m saying is that present- day threats to Obama at protests should be investigated — yet previous threats to Bush at protests weren’t investigated, which I think is inexcusable. Threats to the president aren’t excusable now, and weren’t excusable in the past — and yet death threats against Bush at protests seem to have been routinely ignored for years (and readers who have any evidence showing that the threateners depicted below were ever prosecuted for threatening the president, please tell me and I’ll update this essay with the new info). Why the discrepancy? Am I calling the Secret Service incompetent? No — I am not calling the Secret Service incompetent. In fact, I’m pointing the finger of blame in an entirely different direction. I’m quite sure that the Secret Service always dutifully investigates any threat to the president of which it becomes aware. But that’s the key right there: of which it becomes aware. The Secret Service has only a limited budget and a limited number of investigators, and so can’t be present to witness every potential threat as it appears. Often, the Secret Service is only alerted to a possible threat by reports in the media. And the media is the weak link. I contend that the media is aggressively reporting on, highlighting and pursuing any and all possible threats to President Obama — and even hints of threats — but they purposely glossed over, ignored or failed to report similar threats to President Bush. I believe it is part of an ideological bias: most mainstream networks and newspapers tried their best during the Bush administration to portray the anti- war movement as mainstream and moderate; whereas now they are trying to portray the anti- tax and anti- health- care- bill protesters as extremists and as fringe kooks. To achieve these goals, they essentially suppressed any mentions of the violent signage (including threats to Bush) at anti- war rallies, but have highlighted anything that could even conceivably be construed as a threat at anti- Obama events. I believe this partly accounts for the 4. Obama over those against President Bush. Part of that reported increase in investigated threats is undoubtedly due to an increase in actual threats; but part of it is almost certainly due to an increase in threats which get reported by the media and are therefore brought to the Secret Service’s attention.(This is similar to the famous paradox about rape awareness programs. Researchers were long mystified as to why incidents of rape in a city or a social group seemed to invariably rise after rape awareness campaigns drew attention to the problem in order to help solve it. The answer turned out to be obvious: It’s not that the number of actual rapes went up — it’s that the number of rapes which got reported went up, as women had more awareness and less shame about reporting the crime.)The end result is that more threats to Obama are being reported. After scanning the pictures below of death threats against Bush, ask yourself: Holy cow — why was I never aware of these at the time? The reason: Because the media intentionally failed to report on them. Which is why both the average American and the Secret Service never became aware of many of these protest threats. So now when a single protester shows up at an anti- Obama rally displaying a death threat, he is immediately pounced upon by the media and the Secret Service. Whereas in the past when protesters by the dozen threatened Bush, the media turned a blind eye, and the threateners got off scot- free. Double standard? Is there a double standard? Seems to be. Every threat to Obama is now vigorously pursued, trumpeted and dissected by the media and the blogs, and roundly condemned. And I condemn such threats as well. But in the past, whenever someone threatened Bush at a protest, there was a deafening silence on the part of the media and the left- leaning blogs, and consequently very little (if any) follow- through on the part of the Secret Service. Which I find quite distressing. I was condemning those threats in the past (as best I could, by drawing attention to them on my blog) — but few people were joining me in my condemnation. I am NOT (repeat: NOT) defending anyone who threatens a president’s life. That’s the whole point. I say that anone who threatens Obama should be arrested and/or investigated. All I am saying is that threats to Bush should have been similarly pursued — but weren’t. And the only reason I’m publishing the essay is that many Obama supporters — to my astonishment — now claim that Bush was never threatened at protests. Before we can have a rational discussion on this topic, we need to have a shared factual basis. The evidence below will establish that basis. If you truly, truly cared about presidents’ lives being threatened, you would be just as incensed by people threatening Bush’s life at protests as you are about (the far less frequent instances of) Obama’s life being threatened at protests. Some Bush threats followed up as expected — but protest threats ignored. Were any people ever arrested or questioned for threatening to kill Bush during his term in office? Every president is the target of numerous threats, and many of them do get investigated. Examples include: - A man who in 2. Bush at the White House fence where he left a suspicious package; - A student who was quoted in a 2. I would like to shoot George W. Bush, because in my opinion he is the worst president ever. After that was accomplished, I would be known as a national hero”; - A mentally deranged man who threatened to blow up the White House in January of 2. A graduate student who posted online threats against Bush in 2. A guy who was turned in to the authorities by his own girlfriend after he threatened to kill Bush during a phone call. This article is about protesters with threatening protest signs — not about all threats in all settings. The key question is: Were any protesters ever arrested or questioned for displaying threatening messages about President Bush at a protest? And the answer is: No, not as far as I could tell. In the very few instances that I could uncover, the incident was either misconstrued by the media, or the protester was at an actual presidential appearance (where there are special security concerns) — or people were detained for other reasons totally aside from their protest messages. The most famous case was that of Brett Bursey, who was arrested in 2. Bush speech. The media dishonestly implied that he was arrested simply for carrying a sign that said “No War For Oil” — a message which was commonplace and nonthreatening. Turns out, though, that he was arrested not because of his sign but because he refused to leave a restricted area cordoned off by the Secret Service under Title 1. Section 1. 75. 2(a)(1)(ii) of the U. S. In other words, it was not his sign which got him arrested, but rather his presence in a restricted area and his refusal to move. Barney Frank and 1. Congress wrote a letter to Attorney General John Ashcroft condemning the arrest. They wrote: . It was wrong then and it is wrong now. We urge you to drop this prosecution based so clearly on the political views being expressed by the individual who is being prosecuted.’ ”In another case, a woman with a t- shirt that read “President Bush You Killed My Son” was removed from a speech being given by Laura Bush. Day Green Smoothie Cleanse by JJ Smith (2. Food list. 10- Day Green Smoothie Cleanse (2. Continuing to lose weight / lifetime diet – unprocessed, lots of produce, healthy fats, low sugar. Below is a description of the food recommendations in the diet. There’s a lot more in the book. Use this page as a cheat sheet alongside the book. Send this page to friends, family, and anyone else who you want to understand what you’re eating on this diet. Get a copy of 1. 0- Day Green Smoothie Cleanse for a detailed explanation of why a green smoothie cleanse is good for you, detox methods, testimonials, 1. Commandments for Looking Young and Feeling Great, green smoothie recipes for the 1. The reasoning behind 1. Day Green Smoothie Cleanse. The book says that the first step in losing weight is detoxification, to remove toxic overload from the body. Toxins stored in fat cells are difficult to get rid of through dieting alone. You must first detoxify the body. Thus, the most effective weight- loss programs should focus on both fat loss and detoxification, which lead to overall improved health and wellness. Raw greens can heal the body. You will detoxify your body through elimination of certain foods for ten days and reprogram your taste buds to desire healthy, nutrient- rich foods. The author states that after you complete the cleanse, you will never have to count calories or follow complicated or expensive meal plans or measure food again, as your body will naturally crave and desire healthy, natural foods. Full cleanse. What to eat on the full cleanse . This will provide the most health and weight- loss benefits, with an expected weight loss between ten and fifteen pounds, according to the book. Don’t stay on the full cleanse for longer than 2 weeks straight. Foods to eat in 1. Day Green Smoothie Cleanse – Full Cleanse. Green smoothies – ingredients. All ingredients are raw. Only use green leafy veggies, fruits and water in the green smoothies during the 1. Use dark green leafy vegetables – greens include arugula, beet greens, bok choy, carrot top leaves, chard/Swiss chard, collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, lettuce (especially with dark green leaves), mustard greens, parsley, radish tops, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, turnip greens, watercress. Remove the stems for your greens for the best taste. Rotate your greens so you don’t build up harmful amounts of alkaloids. Green smoothies can contain 4. If you feel you need additional protein because of a heavy workout, you can add protein powder in your blender, and the author suggests you add 1 scoop of protein powder per day to your green smoothies so you feel full longer and will help keep your metabolism high. Use a non- dairy, plant - based protein powder, such as rice, soy, or hemp protein, and not whey protein powder, which is made from cow’s milk. The author’s favorites are RAW Protein by Garden of Life, Sun. Warrior protein blend, and Rainbow Light’s Acai Berry Blast Protein Energizer. There are other quality options also. Add fruits – e. g. If you’re diabetic or have candida, use only low- sugar fruits, monitor blood sugar, and get a doctor’s permission before following the diet. Note that low- sugar fruits include apples, grapefruits , lemons, limes, cherries, strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, goji berries, and blueberries; moderate- sugar fruits include peaches, oranges, pears, apples, pomegranates, and plums; high- sugar fruits include apricots, melons, kiwis, mangos, papayas, pineapples, bananas, dates, figs, raisins, and grapes. Go easy on fruits; don’t overdo them. Fruits can be fresh or frozen. Use ripe fruit – if it isn’t ripe when you get it, allow it to get ripe before adding it to your blender. Superfoods such as maca or acai berries can be added if you want. Ground flaxseeds are included in most recipes. Stevia is included in most recipes as a sweetener. Use organic ingredients where possible. If you can’t find organic fruits and vegetables, wash off the pesticides and waxes as best you can, using special cleansers from health food stores or vinegar, scrubbing and rinsing carefully. Use spring or purified water in your green smoothies. Another option is alkaline water, which aids in detoxification and better hydration. You can add ice if you want. Tap water is not recommended for use. Green smoothies – instructions. Each day you drink up to 6. Follow the recipes in the book, as these have been designed for detox and weight loss – each recipe for the 1. Use smoothies, not juices – smoothies contain whole foods with lots of fiber. Prepare your entire day’s worth of green smoothies in the morning and pack it up to take with you. Keep it refrigerated as much as possible. Drink 1/3 of the recipe (1. Chew your smoothies as much as possible, to avoid gas and bloating. If you don’t feel like drinking the entire day’s worth of smoothie, then drink at least two of them to ensure your body gets the proper nutrition. It’s important to drink a green smoothie or snack every three to four hours to keep your metabolism revved up. You will desire less food, but you still need to give your body fuel (smoothie or snack) every three to four hours. Blenders – Use a high- speed blender, around 1. These brands are mentioned: Vitamix, Blendtec, and Nutribullet. If you’re using a smaller blender, you may need to make the day’s recipe in two batches. You may snack on apples, celery, carrots, cucumbers, and other crunchy veggies throughout the day. Other high- protein snacks include unsweetened peanut butter, hard- boiled eggs, and raw or unsalted nuts and seeds (only a handful)Daily routine. Begin each morning by drinking a few glasses of water to replenish what was lost overnight. Follow with a cup of detox tea which will provide cleansing support for your liver and kidneys. Feel free to add stevia, a natural sweetener, to your detox tea to enhance the taste. It is very important to drink a lot of water each day during the cleanse. Drink at least 8 glasses of water (6. Detox Tea by Triple Leaf and Yogi brands) or herbal teas (e. Snack until your body adjusts to less food. You can snack to get rid of the hunger. However, if you snack all day, you will not lose as much weight. But don’t worry about that. Typical detoxification symptoms include headaches, pains, nausea, cravings, fatigue, muscle aches, skin rashes, and irritability. If the detox symptoms are too strong, follow these guidelines. Change the ratio of fruit to vegetables – start with 3. Hydrate – drink lots of water to help with the cleansing process. Ease gradually into the full cleanse – on your first day, have a green smoothie for breakfast and eat light, healthy meals for lunch and dinner (big salads). Remember to still avoid sugar, meats, dairy, etc. On your second day, have green smoothies for breakfast and lunch but a light healthy meal, such as a salad, for dinner. By the third day, you should be ready to resume with green smoothies all day. If not, just switch to the modified cleanse for the remainder of the cleanse period. Foods to avoid with 1. Day Green Smoothie Cleanse – Full Cleanse. In your smoothies for the 1. Refined and processed foods. Refined sugar. Refined carbs – white bread, pastas, donuts, etc. Processed foods. Animal foods. Meat. Dairy – milk, cheese, etc. Beverages that dehydrate you. Liquor, beer. Coffee. Sodas/ diet sodas. Fried foods. Modified cleanse. The modified cleanse consists of two green smoothies (one for breakfast and one for lunch), with one healthy meal for dinner, snacks, and water/ tea. The modified cleanse was designed for people who are unwilling or unable to stick with the full cleanse for 1. Weight loss may not be as dramatic as the full cleanse, but the book claims you can still expect to lose between 5- 1. Foods to eat in 1. Day Green Smoothie Cleanse – Modified Cleanse. See Foods to Eat – Full Cleanse above. Eat green smoothies for 2 meals each day (1. Suggestion is to have smoothies for breakfast and lunch and the healthy meal for dinner, but you can use any two meals for the green smoothies as long as you have one healthy meal per day. Healthy meal for dinner. The one healthy meal may consist of a salad, saut. Drink the detox tea first thing every morning. Foods to avoid with 1. Day Green Smoothie Cleanse – Modified Cleanse. See Food to Avoid – Full Cleanse above. Breaking the cleanse. Do not go right back into eating whole foods right after the cleanse. Take at least 3 days to reintroduce whole foods. Salads are a good way to start. Continue drinking your smoothies and listen to your body to see what foods work well for you. In the first two days after the cleanse, drink a green smoothie for breakfast and have a salad or saut. The goal is to eat very light. Going back to eating whole foods too quickly can make you feel bloated and nauseous. The third day after the cleanse, you should be able to have one green smoothie for breakfast and light meals ( salads and lean, healthy meats such as fish or chicken) for lunch and dinner. By the fourth day, you should be able to eat whole foods easily, but keep your meals light and healthy. It’s a good habit to always start your day with a green smoothie for breakfast to maintain weight loss. Even one green smoothie a day used as a replacement meal will put you on the road to permanent weight loss and better health. It will reawaken your metabolism and give you more energy. Repeating or extending the cleanse. JJ doesn’t recommend the full cleanse be longer than two weeks (1. A “break” would be several weeks (3- 4 weeks). However, two green smoothies plus a high- protein meal per day is very healthy and can be done for life. If you’ve been off the 1. Also, once you get rid of toxins and waste during your first 1. Normal weight loss is 1- 2 pounds per week after the cleanse. By doing the full cleanse longer than 1. If you need to learn how to lose weight after the cleanse, see below. Detoxing should not be used as an extreme diet; that is not the answer to long- term permanent weight loss. How to continue losing weight after the 1.
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