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Title: Huckabee gets testy after asked to defend hawking snake oil cure for diabetes
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URL Source: http://hotair.com/archives/2015/05/ ... g-snake-oil-cure-for-diabetes/
Published: May 11, 2015
Author: Noah Rothman
Post Date: 2015-05-11 09:51:48 by Tooconservative
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After running unsuccessfully for the presidency in 2008, Huckabee embraced his role an entertainer and sacrificed much of his credibility in the process. In his new role as book salesman and television host, the former governor apparently saw no problem in using his email list to generate a bit of added revenue by selling products of dubious repute to his devoted fans. Among the most suspicious products Huckabee promoted during this period were a set of dietary supplements called the “Diabetes Solution Kit.” This series of pills containing cinnamon and chromium picolinate promised to eventually rid users of their diabetes, but only after prolonged use of course. “Let me tell you, diabetes can be reversed,” Huckabee insisted in an infomercial. “I should know, because I did it. Today you can, too.” But none of that is true. The American and Canadian Diabetes Association says that this set of diet supplements does nothing to reduce chronically high blood glucose or blood sugar levels in patients who suffer from those conditions. Though some might contend that hawking products like these is a morally suspect method of generating revenue, there is nothing illegal about it. This course of action is, however, a potential disqualifier for anyone looking to run for the presidency. On Sunday, CBS News host Bob Schieffer asked about Doc Huckabee’s Magical Liniment and received a testy response in return. “I don’t have to defend everything that I’ve ever done,” Huckabee said. The candidate failed to address the medical claims made by the product he pitched, and merely insisted that it was primarily marketed as a dietary supplement. “If that’s the worst thing that people can say to me, that I advocated for people who have diabetes to do something to reverse it and stop the incredible pain of that, then I’m going to be a heck of a good president,” he added. National Journal columnist Ron Fournier noted that this is not the first time Huckabee has endured questions from reporters about his decision to rent his email list to suspicious vendors. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, the exchange grew tense after Huckabee acknowledged using his email list to sell suspicious products, including a supposed cure for cancer, to those who put their trust in the former governor. “But my gosh, that’s like saying, ‘You run some ads on CNN, do you personally agree with all the ads that run on CNN?’ I doubt you do,” he said. “I’m sure there’s some for maybe, I don’t know, catheters or adult diapers, they’re not products you use or you necessarily believe in. I don’t hold you responsible for that.” Tapper called out Huckabee for the false equivalence. “We’re talking about medical devices on one hand, catheters and adult diapers, and you’re talking about something I think a lot of people would consider to be hucksterism in terms of Bible verses curing cancer,” Tapper said. “On CNN, Huckabee finally told Tapper, ‘I didn’t actually run that part of my company,’” Fournier wrote, presumably aghast at this display of buck passing. http://www.rawstory.com/2015/05/mike-huckabee-defends-bible-cancer-cure-scam-its-like-selling-catheters-or-adult-diapers/ Huckabee’s slippery response to Schieffer’s question, replete as it was with dodges, non-answers, and intentional obfuscations, virtually confirmed the claim that Huckabee misled his credulous fans in order to relieve them of their cash. It’s a serious charge, and Huckabee is not taking it especially seriously. Unfortunately for him, the political reporting class certainly is. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee might be on to something. Nothing says “populism” quite like hawking suspect cure-alls from the modern equivalent of traveling medicine show.
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Just because a politician advertises and sells a
nutritional supplement doesn't mean that it has
no health value. I have type 2 diabetes and take cinnamon
capsules, and chromium - regardless of what Mike Huckabee
says. I mean, is he a doctor - or an 'anti-doctor' - or something?
#2. To: Chuck_Wagon (#1)
He was a Baptist preacher. He also played in a band.
#3. To: TooConservative (#0)
So big pharma and the AMA don' like Huck, that's a good thing.
#4. To: Fred Mertz (#2)
...He was a preacher - He also played in a band...
It is therefore clear - or not - that the man knows something -
or nothing - about human health.
Thank goodness we cleared that up.
Either way he entitled to his opinion.
#5. To: TooConservative (#0) (Edited)
As someone who has advocated a Christian based political orientation - it pains me that the American examples are more often than not hucksters. Even Palin - who I think is sincere decided to use politics as a money making business for her Palin, Inc. rather than be a politician in earnest.
I am also afraid that in the coming years, people will run for office just to be famous within the parties - run to make a name for themselves demogoguing and then parley that into a radio/tv gig - while doing enormous damage to (either) party.
I see Huckabee saying a lot of stupid stuff - stupid to me in any case - like blaming Beyonce for the plight of blacks or some such. That is really just horseshit but its designed to get radio talk show airplay - you can't disprove it and you can't prove it but it does animate people arguing over it. That's good business.
#6. To: Chuck_Wagon, Fred Mertz (#4)
Maybe Huck is a Native American "medicine man".... high cheekbones?
The D&R terrorists hate us because we're free, to vote second party
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul#7. To: TooConservative (#0)
"This series of pills containing cinnamon and chromium picolinate promised to eventually rid users of their diabetes"
If he said medical marijuana cured diabetes, he'd be a hero.
#8. To: TooConservative (#0)
Among the most suspicious products Huckabee promoted during this period were a set of dietary supplements called the “Diabetes Solution Kit.”
I don't call him "The Huckster" for nothing.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
#9. To: BobCeleste (#3)
So big pharma and the AMA don' like Huck, that's a good thing.
Nobody that has ever paid any attention to what he does likes him,Bob.
I seriously doubt you would like him if he weren't a preacher.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
#10. To: Pericles (#5)
Even Palin - who I think is sincere decided to use politics as a money making business for her Palin, Inc. rather than be a politician in earnest.
There is something else we agree on. I was really disappointed to see her sell her soul to John McLunatic in return for fame and fortune.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
#11. To: sneakypete (#10)
Nothing to do with McCain. After the election she looked at the job of being Gov or running for another office or make money via a reality TV show - book and speaking deals and getting PAC money from donations from "fans" and she said, F it - I will leave politics. She talks about politics but so does Sean Hannity. She is no more credible than he is these days - just a talking head who offeres opinions but really does nothing but sell books and gather speaking engagement fees.
#12. To: sneakypete (#9)
Pete, so far I am supporting Donald Trump.
#13. To: TooConservative (#0) (Edited)
This Big-Government azzwipe pardoned a violent felon who then went and murdered 4 cops in WA state.
Fuckabee.
#14. To: Hank Rearden (#13)
...pardoned a violent felon who then went and murdered 4 cops in WA state.
Interestingly, a search for this phrase immediately popped up links to articles about Huck.
You have a long memory, Hank. : )
#15. To: BobCeleste (#12)
Pete, so far I am supporting Donald Trump.
Uh,huh.
He may be the only man alive that can make the typical US Senator look modest by comparison. He is the Foghorn Leghorn to their Miss Pullets.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
#16. To: sneakypete (#15)
Foghorn is more believable than Teh Donald.
#17. To: TooConservative (#14)
You have a long memory, Hank. : )
It's easy to remember such incompetent travesties by a fatass big-government politician.
#18. To: Chuck_Wagon (#1)
Just because a politician advertises and sells a nutritional supplement doesn't mean that it has no health value. I have type 2 diabetes and take cinnamon capsules, and chromium - regardless of what Mike Huckabee says. I mean, is he a doctor - or an 'anti-doctor' - or something?
Yup ,he may go too far with his claims that the combo is a cure all . However ,there is enough clinical data and ancedotal evidence that supplementation has a positive effect . Big Pharma doesn't make enough money on promoting natural and dietary cures ;or in prevention. The big money is in the peddling of the drugs.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
#19. To: TooConservative (#16)
Foghorn is more believable than Teh Donald
And a hell of a lot more likable.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
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