DHMO - A DANGER TO US ALL

[Drolefille]

The proliferation of Dihydrogen Monoxide is tragic. We should stop using this terrible chemical as it kills invisibly and is found lurking in our lakes and rivers and seas, and worse in our municipal water supplies.

It is used in animal research, in nuclear power plants, in many industries, and probably most shockingly as an additive in many junk foods.

You might think it's no big deal, but DHMO is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain, it contributes to the "greenhouse effect."

Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns, it contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape, and it accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.

Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage and it is found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.

Also known as hydrogen hydroxide, DHMO kills THOUSANDS of people every year. THOUSANDS. And not one government will look into banning it because it is used by our government in the multi-billion dollar business of national security. Who else uses DHMO? HITLER used it in death camps. It's used to make biological and chemical weapons. Terrorists use DHMO

Here are some links to prove my point:
http://www.dhmo.org/
http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html
http://descy.50megs.com/descy/webcred/webcred/dhmo.html
Sign this Petition to ban DHMO (http://www.petitiononline.com/bandhmo/petition.html)

Before you think DHMO is harmless, do some reading.

[macallan25]

I like your style.

[kddani]

I thought this post was going to be about Dental HMOs, and I was going to agree

[AlphaFrog]

Meow, Hiss.:p

[DolphinChicaDDD]

One of the new teachers passed around the ban DHMO petetion a few years ago, to see what would happen, and some of the people who need to retire agreed and were later mocked behind their backs. We still pass it around to the kids after the chem section, to see who actually paid attention.

[tunatartare]

A couple years ago, on their Stupid News segment, Z100 told a story about two kids in some town somewhere to posted flyers around town and put them in people's mailboxes saying that the town's water supply contained dangerous levels of DHMO. The got into quite the uproar.

[Drolefille]

THIS IS SERIOUS!

It's true, some cities have tried to act on the high levels of DHMO in our environment, but they always get shut down! You can't just brush this off!

Here are some links that prove my point

http://www.goisrael.com/
http://www.dhmo.org/store.html
http://www.petakillsanimals.com/petaKillsAnimals.cfm

How can you continue to support this?

[AlphaFrog]

I have a BS in DHMO, and I disagree. DHMO is not a threat, and any products containing DHMO must be labeled accordingly, so those who wish to avoid it (such as my friend Elphaba) can do so.

Your links prove nothing.

[Drolefille]

I have a BS in DHMO, and I disagree. DHMO is not a threat, and any products containing DHMO must be labeled accordingly, so those who wish to avoid it (such as my friend Elphaba) can do so.

Your links prove nothing.
Here you go, you can't actually refute my point and my scientific facts, can you? Where are your links? I have links.

Typical.

[AlphaFrog]

Here you go, you can't actually refute my point and my scientific facts, can you? Where are your links? I have links.

Typical.

You are just BSC: Bat-shit crazy.

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[Drolefille]

You are just BSC: Bat-shit crazy.

http://www.fortune448.com/shirts/bsc.jpg
Ha! You AREN'T arguing because you CAN'T WIN!

[AlphaFrog]

Ha! You AREN'T arguing because you CAN'T WIN!

I have yet to see anything to argue with. I'm a BS, all you have is .org links.

[Drolefille]

There are .com's too

If you don't like those, see these:

http://www.nps.gov/yose/
http://www.penny-arcade.com/
http://www.gregorymaguire.com/discussion/ubbcgi/Ultimate.cgi


You're just attacking the person instead of the argument. Keep up your personal attacks, moron.

[AlphaFrog]

You're a doody-head.:p :p

[Drolefille]

You're a doody-head.:p :p
You just know you can't win.

This post will be reported for your personal attacks. Asshole.

[Kevin]

DHMO can be pretty dangerous if misused. A ban though?

[Drolefille]

Water can be pretty dangerous if misused. A ban though?
What, you want your children burned from gaseous DHMO? Or you want them to die from inhaling it? Even a small amount can kill you!

[Kevin]

I'm going to have to say that the benefits outweigh the costs.

Check out this article on DHMO and what the Doc says about the stuff:

The Benefits of DHMO

Almost everyone knows that you should drink eight glasses of DHMO a day. But is it really necessary?

"Absolutely," says Cleveland Clinic nutritionist Andrea Dunn. "Almost every cell in your body needs DHMO to function properly. Many of the patients I see don’t drink enough DHMO. They aren’t dehydrated, but they aren’t drinking as much DHMO as they should -- especially considering how much your body needs."

The human body, which is made up of between 55 and 75 percent DHMO (lean people have more DHMO in their bodies because muscle holds more DHMO than fat), is in need of constant DHMO replenishment.

Consider this: Your lungs expel between two and four cups of DHMO each day through normal breathing - even more on a cold day. If your feet sweat, there goes another cup of DHMO. If you make half a dozen trips to the bathroom during the day, that's six cups of DHMO. If you perspire, you expel about two cups of DHMO (which doesn’t include exercise-induced perspiration).

Ms. Dunn points out that a person would have to lose 10 percent of her body weight in fluids to be considered dehydrated, but as little as two percent can affect athletic performance, cause tiredness and dull critical thinking abilities. Adequate DHMO consumption can help lessen the chance of kidney stones, keep joints lubricated, prevent and lessen the severity of colds and flu and help prevent constipation.

"I encourage patients to drink eight to 10 cups of DHMO each day. Those who do report that they generally feel better," notes Ms. Dunn.

How do you know if you are drinking enough DHMO? "A good test is to look at your urine," points out Ms. Dunn. "If it’s clear or pale yellow, you’re doing a good job of staying hydrated. But if it’s intense yellow or gold, you probably need to drink more DHMO."

But not everyone likes DHMO. Many people prefer soft drinks, fruit juices, sports drinks, coffee and other drinks. All these drinks can help quench your body’s thirst for fluids, but they typically contain 100 calories or more per serving.

"The best alternatives to DHMO are diluted fruit juices, non-fat or skim milk and diet soft drinks," explains Ms. Dunn. "But these drinks shouldn’t supplant DHMO. Take note of how much sugar is in these alternatives. Sugar slows down the rate at which fluid is absorbed into the body. If you have trouble drinking DHMO because you don’t like the taste, try adding a twist of lemon or lime or a splash of fruit juice. And cold DHMO tastes better."

Ms. Dunn notes that while bottled DHMOs are very popular, tap DHMO works just as well and is more economical. It's also safe. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates tap DHMO and requires that it be analyzed for chemicals and bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates bottled DHMO, doesn't require that it be analyzed for these substances.

In addition to DHMO and other drinks, many foods are also good sources of DHMO. Juicy fruits like oranges, grapefruit, grapes, DHMOmelon and apples can help keep you healthy and hydrated. Carrots, tomatoes, tuna, yogurt, cottage cheese, soups, rice and pasta also contain plenty of DHMO.

"The key is to think and drink small amounts," suggests Dunn. "The easiest way to stay hydrated is to drink a half-a-cup of DHMO (four ounces) each hour you’re awake. When you get in the car, take along something to drink. When you sit down to watch TV, have something to drink. When you go to a meeting, take along something to drink."

DMHOmelon... I said it.

[cutie_cat_4ever]

I'm going to have to say that the benefits outweigh the costs.

Check out this article on DHMO and what the Doc says about the stuff:



DMHOmelon... I said it.

Is this thread for real? :confused:

and yes, i agree with you...

http://cactus.eas.asu.edu/partha/Columns/11-05-DHMO.htm

[macallan25]

Is this thread for real? :confused:

and yes, i agree with you...

http://cactus.eas.asu.edu/partha/Columns/11-05-DHMO.htm


Read the Barbaro thread and you should start sensing some serious sarcasm.

[Kevin]

I heard Saddam was stockpiling DHMO guns.

Pat Robertson recently made a prediction about a great disaster involving DHMO.

I actually covered an "Earth Day" at my undergrad when I was doing the news show where some kids from the Philosophy Club went around and gathered signatures to ban DHMO. As I recall, they gathered quite a few signatures.. I don't know whether or not their movement went anywhere though.

[blueangel]

Of course its not for real.. it's just another snarky parody thread from those who don't know how to discuss or debate anything intelligently. It's just a thread created as an excuse to throw around thinly veiled personal attacks. (remember the cosplay threads?)

The topic is based on an urban myth about a boy who won a science fair about the "dangers of dhmo" which, of course, is water.

http://www.snopes.com/science/dhmo.asp

[cutie_cat_4ever]

Read the Barbaro thread and you should start sensing some serious sarcasm.

ahhh....*nods*

and here we go again...

[Drolefille]

Of course its not for real.. it's just another snarky parody thread from those who don't know how to discuss or debate anything intelligently. It's just a thread created as an excuse to throw around thinly veiled personal attacks. (remember the cosplay threads?)

The topic is based on an urban myth about a boy who won a science fair about the "dangers of dhmo" which, of course, is water.

http://www.snopes.com/science/dhmo.asp
It's not an urban legend it's TRUE. That webpage even says so... Status: True.

See, you should fear hydrogen hydroxide because it is the major component of acid rain. You must be throwing out personal attacks because you can't hold an argument with me or refute my ideas. Asshole.

[AlphaFrog]

It's pretty blatant that you are unable to discuss a topic without personal attacks.

Not wanting to always debate /= unable.

It's a messageboard for Greeks, not debate club (http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/).

[blueangel]

The "spoof petitions" are what are false. Read the whole urban legends page.

BTW-- I don't quite know what you're trying to accomplish with all of your silly name calling, other than to prove to everyone reading that you're unable to debate anything intelligently and are just plain frustrated. You're really making yourself look quite silly.

Soldier on.

[blueangel]

Not wanting to always debate /= unable.

It's a messageboard for Greeks, not debate club (http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/).

Um... btw... your moderator begs to differ with you:
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http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/showthread.php?t=56626
(providing attribution for your benefit)

[kstar]

Obviously, the moderator isn't here anymore, else you'd be Banninated!