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Wed 4 Feb, 2004 08:42 pm
Why isn't there any talking about the ricin in the senate building while we have several threads devoted to Jackson's breast?
Because the Ricin was sent by lefties to Republican office holders so the lefties here don't want to bring it up 'cause it makes 'em look bad.
(Ok, I'm only kidding! No need for anyone to get their panties in a wad! lol )
Their A2K thong's in a wad?
Is that really where they think the ricin came from?
I am flabbergasted over the activity generated by Jackson's breasts.
Who'd have thought panties could be so dangerous! hehe Ok, I'm bein' bad.. I'll stop now. :p
Re: Ricin
littlek wrote:Why isn't there any talking about the ricin in the senate building while we have several threads devoted to Jackson's breast?
To heck with the ricin, you can't kill enough elected officials painfully enough, that's my official position. Does anyone know that something like 4 US fatalities have occured in Iraq since the weekend and there was a bombing of the Kurdish party offices that killed 109.
And which of these 'incidents' is gonna lead to more death and disaster?
I can see it now:
Janet Jackson gets in gunfight with BTA, kills six and initiates arson attack. Celebrity lawyer claims 'bias' and gets her off with warning.
Or,
Janet flashes other breast (or both in unison), Prez calls for death penalty and day of mourning for the loss of America's 'innocence'.
maybe Janet sent the ricin as a preemptive strike against her forthcoming death penalty.
I am shocked, frankly, at the ridiculous kerfuffle about Jackson's breast.
I am also shocked at the deaths in Iraq - however, I do consider the Ricin very serious, as its distribution is an act of terror aimed at the institutions of American government - and therefore, in its way, at the process of ALL reasonable government - irrespective of what you may think of the individuals involved.
Even you, Mr S, may note that the people most likely to be hurt, or killed, are the poor bastards in the mail rooms.
I know I sound pompous and such - but I do think this stuff is very serious indeed, and it is a frightening thing that real things ar ebeing, it seems, ignored while the Jackson thing distracts the mosquito minds of the masses.
here endeth the lesson...
dlowan wrote:I am shocked, frankly, at the ridiculous kerfuffle about Jackson's breast.
i would be too, if i knew what a kerfuffle is/was!
Some people discuss the Jackson's breast event in relation with general moral attacks by some Islamites.
Ricin has no such connections with any party for now.
Ricin needs to be either ingested or injected into the body to be 'dangerous'. I suppose Janet could have swung that big ol' hooter round and taken out someone's eye with it (not!).
Here is another source (p.26 of the pdf file).
http://www.emro.who.int/Biological-ChemicalThreats.PDF
Quote:RICIN
Ricin is a lethal toxin.
APPEARANCE..
It is a colourless and odourless residue, extracted from the beans of the castor oil plant.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE..
The substance can be absorbed into the body by all routes.
EFFECTS..
Symptoms may occur within hours or days, depending upon dose. Death
usually occurs within 72 hours after absorption of a fatal dose.
If inhaled, ricin can cause death within 36 to 48 hours by respiratory
failure and cardiac arrest.
If injected, ricin causes immediate death of the muscles and lymph nodes
near the site of the injection. Major-organ failure and death usually follow
If ingested, it causes nausea, vomiting and internal bleeding of the stomach and intestines, liver, spleen and kidney failure as well as circulatory failure.
DECONTAMINATION AND TREATMENT..
Remove victim from source of exposure and then remove contaminated
clothing. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive: support circulation and heart
function. Provide adequate pain relievers (paracetamol for fever), and cough
suppressants. Do not induce vomiting. Give patient milk or clean water to drink. Treat water-logged lungs and breathing problems. If eyes are exposed, irrigate the eyes immediately with ample amounts of normal or saline (salty) water for at least 15 minutes.
PRECAUTIONS..
If mask is available, hold breath until it is put on.
Fire fighting personnel should wear full protective clothing and breathing
apparatus.
Protective rubber gloves should be worn.
..............................................................................................
Ricin is particularly toxic if injected.
Less than a pinpoint of ricin can kill a human.
The long-term effects of ricin poisoning are unknown.
Skin decontamination is mainly by washing with soap and water.
Once a case is suspected, the local health authorities must be informed immediately.
There is no antidote available.
................................................................
Please confirm the citation in the original pdf file document.
For a general search about bioterrorism, the following link would serve.
http://stills.nap.edu/firstresponders/
ricin isnt as hardy as anthrax, and is only real dangerous when swallowed or forced down your throat.(now why would anyun want to do that???)If inhaled it cant kill as well as anthrax cause u need a larger amount. i dont get all the hassle about Janet. THere are so many easily accessible porn sites even 5 year olds can visit and no one is doing anything bout it.
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