Being reminded for the one millionth time that we should make tv ads for prescription drugs illegal.
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Before Reagan became president, they were. Deregulation in order to increase corporate profits was an organizing principle of Reaganomics; to let the market do its thing without putting ethical or moral considerations first. Corporate profits before social good. And here we are.

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Actually in 85 under Reagan the rules got stricter, then relaxed under Clinton in 96. m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5…
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Not Reagan’s fault. The FDA permitted the advertising of prescriptions drug on TV in 1997. That was during the Clinton admin. He did not put a stop to it. For that matter neither did George W or Obama. I thought there’s an L and R wing nope only one wing. Both parties are bad.
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This convo between two intelligent, compassionate humans reminds me that timing is everything. If primary season were today instead of 6 months ago, you 2 would be the dream presidential ticket! Whether Yang/Williamson or Williamson/Yang, you have the energies and ideas we need!
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If you watch Wheel of Fortune with your elderly parents 80% of the ads are some chemical concoctions promising to heal the world.
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Yes. I expect an advance in this area in general, not just the regulations the whole thing, regardless of the party or the rule and whatnot.
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Why is it a social good to stop individuals from finding out about medications? Personally, I'd like to be informed beyond what my doctor might tell me. As an adult, I can sort the information out. Caveat emptor. Regulation treats consumers like children.
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I actually remember the 1st time I saw a tv advert for Rx. I was like, oh right, I'm supposed to tell my doctor which medicine I need. Now I see the bigger picture. It's hush money paid to the MSM so they'll keep quiet about their diabolical ways.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @helencaddes @AndrewYang
Otherwise known as Neo-Liberalism. A made up ideology. Implemented on purpose.
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In general it's uncontrolled corporate greed. And that's why finally there are creatures in the White House that openly and outwardly take advantage of that "ideal."
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Reaganomics exploded the national debt and opened the door to foreign economic influence. This snowball never stopped (though Bill Clinton slowed it down).
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