Dr Oz for Senate?

[initforme]

I would need to see his tax forms before I know if I could fathom voting for him.

 

[basquebromance]

“I’ve tried to do a lot of research in preparation for this trial and the scientific community is almost monolithic against you.” - McCaskill bellowed at Dr Oz in a 2014 Senate hearing

In the pre-pandemic world of 2014, Oz’s testimony sounds a bit like the desperate waffling of a high school student who just got caught cheating on a science test. At one point during the hearing, when McCaskill confronted him with his claims about a pill that could “literally flush fat from your system,” and “push fat from your belly,” Oz blamed what today might be called “cancel culture” for policing what he could or couldn’t say on his show

The committee members focused in particular on Oz's tendency to use supernatural vocabulary to describe the weight-loss powers of generic, over-the-counter weight-loss supplements. To begin her line of questioning, McCaskill recited a litany of claims that Oz had made about unproven supplements on the Dr. Oz Show. “‘You may think magic is make-believe, but this little bean has scientists saying they’ve found the magic weight-loss cure for every body type — it’s green coffee extract,’” said McCaskill, quoting Oz. She continued by reciting Oz’s claims about the “miracle” powers of raspberry ketone and the body-fat-busting powers of garcinia cambogia, an over-the-counter supplement made from the ground-up peel of a yellow, pumpkin-like fruit native to Southeast Asia.

Oz’s critics characterize him as a charlatan — and early in the hearing, McCaskill came just short of doing exactly that. When Oz defended his decision to peddle unproven weight-loss drugs by noting that he had also promoted the healing power of prayer, McCaskill shot back, “But you don’t have to buy prayer — prayer is free.”

When pressed by McCaskill about his support for “miracle” weight-loss pills, Oz conceded, “I recognize that oftentimes, my claims don’t have the scientific muster to present as fact. … My job, I feel, on the show is to be a cheerleader for the audience, and when they don’t think they have hope, or when they don’t think they can make it happen, I look everywhere for any evidence that might be supportive to them.”

Seven years after his dressing down on Capitol Hill, Oz is making a bid to return to Washington — this time to sit on the opposite side of the hearing room

 

[basquebromance]

Why I'm running to be a senator from Pennsylvania

We are angry at our government and at each other.

www.washingtonexaminer.com

 

[dudmuck]

“I’ve tried to do a lot of research in preparation for this trial and the scientific community is almost monolithic against you.” - McCaskill bellowed at Dr Oz in a 2014 Senate hearing

In the pre-pandemic world of 2014, Oz’s testimony sounds a bit like the desperate waffling of a high school student who just got caught cheating on a science test. At one point during the hearing, when McCaskill confronted him with his claims about a pill that could “literally flush fat from your system,” and “push fat from your belly,” Oz blamed what today might be called “cancel culture” for policing what he could or couldn’t say on his show

The committee members focused in particular on Oz's tendency to use supernatural vocabulary to describe the weight-loss powers of generic, over-the-counter weight-loss supplements. To begin her line of questioning, McCaskill recited a litany of claims that Oz had made about unproven supplements on the Dr. Oz Show. “‘You may think magic is make-believe, but this little bean has scientists saying they’ve found the magic weight-loss cure for every body type — it’s green coffee extract,’” said McCaskill, quoting Oz. She continued by reciting Oz’s claims about the “miracle” powers of raspberry ketone and the body-fat-busting powers of garcinia cambogia, an over-the-counter supplement made from the ground-up peel of a yellow, pumpkin-like fruit native to Southeast Asia.

Oz’s critics characterize him as a charlatan — and early in the hearing, McCaskill came just short of doing exactly that. When Oz defended his decision to peddle unproven weight-loss drugs by noting that he had also promoted the healing power of prayer, McCaskill shot back, “But you don’t have to buy prayer — prayer is free.”

When pressed by McCaskill about his support for “miracle” weight-loss pills, Oz conceded, “I recognize that oftentimes, my claims don’t have the scientific muster to present as fact. … My job, I feel, on the show is to be a cheerleader for the audience, and when they don’t think they have hope, or when they don’t think they can make it happen, I look everywhere for any evidence that might be supportive to them.”

Seven years after his dressing down on Capitol Hill, Oz is making a bid to return to Washington — this time to sit on the opposite side of the hearing room

 

[Old G]

okfine Yes we like to vote for intelligent real Americans, not Muslims who hate America.

Oz is okay with me

 

[lennypartiv]

So now sitting Senators think they have the medical background to question doctors.

 

[Ridgerunner]

 

[Ridgerunner]

David McCormick concedes to Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary

Celebrity surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz has secured the Republican nomination for the US Senate in Pennsylvania after his opponent, former hedge fund manager David McCormick, conceded the race Friday.

nypost.com

 

[g5000]

Well, we elected a TV game show host so why not a snake oil salesman? And it looks like we might elect a football player who can barely put together a coherent thought.

The Jewish Space Laser lobby approves.

Welcome to the kakistocracy.

 

[Ridgerunner]

who can barely put together a coherent thought.

You are phunny... You speak of coherent thought while you suck up to...

Drunk Nancy Pelosi...

Senile Joe O'biden...

Malfunctioning Maxine...

 

[toobfreak]

David McCormick concedes to Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary

Celebrity surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz has secured the Republican nomination for the US Senate in Pennsylvania after his opponent, former hedge fund manager David McCormick, conceded the race Friday.

nypost.com

It's about fucking time. I mean, it has been weeks, and all along the counting, I don't think there ever was a time when Oz wasn't in the lead! I don't know the guy but Trump endorsed him so I'll be interested to see how he pans out.

Another win for the Donald.

 

[kyzr]

Well, we elected a TV game show host so why not a snake oil salesman? And it looks like we might elect a football player who can barely put together a coherent thought.
The Jewish Space Laser lobby approves.
Welcome to the kakistocracy.

From the party who say men can get pregnant, duh.
From the party who made Biden president, and Kamala as VP, duh.
From the party who makes one disaster and catastrophe after another, duh.

 

[Ridgerunner]

To be honest I may not even know the fellar if he knocked on my door... But with 45's endorsement him winning is like triple chocolate fudge icing on Mayonnaise Cake... SWEET!!!

 

[initforme]

Dr oz has a high functioning brain. Can't say that for many dem or gop voters.