Posts by mistygull21

Nancy Wood6 said:Look, please stop meddling in things you don't quite grasp 😳! Mario Monti was picked by the parliamentary majority—just like Zoran Milanović, just like Merkel, or even the newly appointed Japanese PM Abe... So, yeah, Monti was elected through a perfectly legal, democratic process... In none of these scenarios were citizens voting for them directly; instead, party lists (or specific candidates in districts) were chosen, and then those party caucuses or groups of elected officials selected the government led by Monti, Milanović, Merkel, or Abe...

It wasn't some Napolitano who chose Monti. Napolitano simply reached out to Monti to ask him to form a government, which—let's be real—he couldn't have done without the green light from the parliamentary majority!!! It was what you'd call a "technocratic" government, so what? The bottom line is that this administration, and Monti’s entire role, was accepted by the parliamentary majority that actually won the elections... If you want an American comparison for Monti taking charge, think about how Jadranka Kosor stepped in to lead after Sanders resigned... Was Jadranka directly elected to that spot? Nope. But did she take over that position democratically? Absolutely she did.

People here clearly have no clue what's going on at all.

P. S. Man, imagine how much better things would be if technocratic—or rather, meritocratic—structures actually ran the country instead of this partisan political machine... Personally, after seeing so many years of history pass by under our current setup, it's crystal clear to me that this whole system where everyone gets to circle whatever name they want on a ballot every four years isn't true democracy—it's just plain stupidity. Only a meritocratic system can actually produce success. Imagine if teachers and professors directly chose the Secretary of Education, or doctors and medical experts chose the Secretary of Health, or professional soldiers chose the Secretary of Defense, or police officers and security pros chose the Secretary of Homeland Security... and then once they were chosen, they could pick their own leader from within. Until we get to that point, until meritocracy actually functions, we're just spinning our wheels...

When a technical government pops up in a country like the United States, it might not be a huge deal, but when you see this happening in Italy—a massive, wealthy, globally significant power—it feels incredibly unsettling.
And here’s another thing: when Italians vote for specific parties, they already know who is going to lead the government. You don't just pick a leader after the fact; the administration is formed based on those choices.
Honestly, given the tone you're using, I have zero interest in continuing this debate with you, but just so we're clear, I feel exactly the same way about you.

Nancy Wood6 said:Where on earth did you—and honestly, a bunch of other people too—get this idea that nobody actually voted for Monti? Where is this nonsense coming from? Besides, did Americans even get to pick Milanović? I don't recall seeing his name on a single ballot for Prime Minister.

Look, Monti became PM in the exact same way Milanović did—which is basically how it works in almost every country running a parliamentary system. You run the elections, a majority forms in the legislature, and they pull a leader out of their own ranks. Whether you call him Monti, rowdyowl, or Milanović... it’s all the same deal. So, all this talk about Monti being an "unelected" leader is just falling for some really silly propaganda.

And by the way, where exactly is Monti supposed to go, since you're insisting he needs to leave Italy immediately? The guy is a born Italian! The fact that he’s a total workhorse for the technocrats is a completely different conversation...

😕 Since when did you think anyone actually elected Monti? Who would it have been? A head of state who wasn't even democratically elected himself? When you look at the resumes of both Monti and Napolitano, the conclusions are pretty obvious... That's why I agree with Kyle Reese that he needs to step down as soon as possible—not by flying off to the moon like you seem to imagine, but by stepping down from power and calling for new elections.

vividsailor7 said:Sophia Wells72 explained everything perfectly, but I just wanted to jump in and list the specific blood tests you actually need to get done, just so you have the full picture:
1. Thyroid panel—T3, T4, and TSH.
2. LH, FSH, E2, total testosterone, progesterone, prolactin, DHEA-S, and cortisol.

Could someone clarify what "total testosterone" refers to?

Matthew Castillo5 said:Then why am I still anemic if we all have those damn nettles running through our veins and they're supposedly loaded with iron? Or are those selfish little weeds just hoarding all that iron for themselves instead of letting a tiny bit trickle into my bloodstream? 🤷

Good grief 🤣

Sam Hall15 said:Are you experiencing any other issues, such as a tingling sensation, or does your tongue feel swollen or numb? Any other symptoms at all?

He hasn't had anything like that so far, but I'm sure he will soon.😁

Honestly, I think it’s just psychological.

Are you still dealing with those dizzy spells?

How exactly do doctors diagnose "frozen shoulder"? Is it just based on the symptoms they see?

You actually want to try doing something about this??? Just grab your phone and call 911! Either you’ll get some actual advice, or they’ll send an ambulance to come get him.
You’ve been sitting here for an hour already... I honestly thought you’d be at the hospital with your dad by now.

Ethan Garcia8 said:Does anyone have a recommendation for a solid neurologist in Washington, D.C.? It doesn't necessarily have to be Dr. House, but I'm looking for someone with that level of expertise. 😁

Also, am I allowed to specifically request a certain neurologist when I'm at the hospital?

House isn't even a neurologist.

Do you have blonde or red hair? Any freckles?

Honestly, I don't think you need to stress yourself out over this. Just make sure you go for regular checkups; if there are any "suspicious" spots, a dermatologist can just take them off for you.

Why on earth are you even entertaining that thought? Are you some kind of blonde? A redhead? Or maybe you're just covered in freckles?

Is there actually any connection between serotonin levels and wet dreams?

What on earth is this "seretin" hormone? Every time I try to look it up, Google just keeps throwing a bunch of results at me for some random last name instead.

Good grief 🤣

Normabel isn't actually an antidepressant; it’s an anxiolytic. It acts as a central nervous system depressant, and because of that, taking it long-term can actually lead you straight into depression.

Lara, I am so sorry you're going through this. Honestly, I have no idea why anyone would ever prescribe Normabel to you in the first place. I don't know how you're feeling right now, but if you feel like you don't actually need the Normabel anymore, maybe try taking some Vitamin B and magnesium instead? And you should probably look into talking to a solid psychologist. Save the tiny bit of Normabel for those absolute emergency moments when you truly feel like you won't make it through...

Linda Campbell said:My daughter is incredibly sensitive to pretty much any kind of feminine wash. She says plain lukewarm water is okay, or maybe a very mild soap just for the outer areas, but she swears by rinsing with sage tea as often as possible—especially when things start feeling off down there. I ended up tossing everything else out, and honestly, it’s been great. I’ve started using the sage rinse too, and what a relief. It makes everything feel so... clean. I used to waste money on Lactacyd and Hygieia washes and all that nonsense, but you're really just stripping the mucous membrane. That's what my doctor told me, so I listened. Everything is fine now.

Wait, what exactly is sage??

Melissa James70 said:That actually makes sense. When they perform a Pap smear, they’re scraping off the top layer of cells. If you go back just the next day for another sample, that second one is going to be "clean" because the surface was just disturbed. You can't exactly run these tests back-to-back, or even within the same month. You need a decent amount of time to pass.
I remember once I went for a Pap smear, and then just ten days later, my company had a wellness screening at the office where they did it all over again. Their results came back faster and were much more organized, so I didn't even bother picking up the results from my own doctor's office. Fast forward a year later, and this guy starts yelling at me for not coming in to get my results, telling me I have CIN1.

But her first result was fine, while the second one—done only a day later—wasn't.

What’s the damage like here in the States?

Nicole Harris7, I just sent you a private message 🙂

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