Obama to lift ban on federal funds for stem cell research.
By on Mar 6th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Obama to lift ban on federal funds for stem cell research.
On Monday, President Obama will “hold an event at the White House in which he signs an executive order overturning the ban on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. Obama’s signature will reverse an order that former President Bush signed in August 2001, which banned federal funds from going to embryonic stem cell research except for a few dozen lines that were grandfathered in. An administration official tells ABC News that Obama’s announcement will focus on “restoring scientific integrity to health care policy.”
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trolls will protest now.
later, they’ll be on their hands
and knees begging for the cure.
later still they’ll brag that they
were the ones who lifted the ban.
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March 6th, 2009 at 4:30 pm“sunshine on my shoulder
March 6th, 2009 at 4:31 pmmakes me happy”
good!
March 6th, 2009 at 4:31 pmyes! harp on this…basically stem cells make the disengenuous “right to lifers” look like the kooks that they are..obama, make sure you have lotsa crippled children at the signing ceremony..
March 6th, 2009 at 4:32 pmAnother promise fulfilled. Nice Friday, everyone!
March 6th, 2009 at 4:34 pmAs a two years and goin cancer survivor, let me add my laurel, and hearty handshake to our President for this sage move.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:35 pmthink nacy candypants raygun will make a commercial thanking obama?
March 6th, 2009 at 4:36 pmnacy=nancy
March 6th, 2009 at 4:37 pmGreat, Science makes a comeback!
Now how about just plain integrity in health care policy. Quit putting profit over health and integrity will make a comeback too.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:41 pm.
Let the cures begin.
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March 6th, 2009 at 4:43 pmSick people all over this nation thanks you for this common sense act.
FTR
March 6th, 2009 at 4:43 pmThis is gonna drive the wingnuts batisht crazy, until one of their loved ones gets sick and the cure is in sight.
Ask Tom Delay.
http://slate.msn.com/id/2115879/
RIP
March 6th, 2009 at 4:44 pmSGT Stephen R. Sherman
C CO 1-5 (STRYKER)
KIA 3 Feb 2005
Mosul, Iraq
Great news!
March 6th, 2009 at 4:44 pmBravo! This should have been America’s growth industry the last decade. Bush nipped it in the bud, preferring financial innovation and kow towing to big oil.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:52 pmNew technologies have a way of stimulating the economy.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:52 pmExcellent.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:54 pmIf you don’t like it you’re free to move. No one will stop you and you might even get volunteers to help. Maybe they’ll find a cure for republican or this new limpball disease that’s going around, but I’d settle for supression of the symptoms.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:55 pmSCIENCE IS BACK IN AMERICA !!
March 6th, 2009 at 4:56 pmMaybe we can begin to catch up to with Brazilian and European scientists who’ve made tremendous discoveries with stem cell research.
How long before Alan Keyes equates stem cell research with “Nazi experiments on children”? ‘eh? Office pool, anyone?
March 6th, 2009 at 4:56 pm1 hour ! LOL
March 6th, 2009 at 4:58 pmBobbyG Says:
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How long before Alan Keyes equates stem cell research with “Nazi experiments on children”? ‘eh? Office pool, anyone?
I’ll give Krazy Keyes til the 6 o’clock news before he starts with all his loony talk! LMAO! That is one psychomaniac!
March 6th, 2009 at 5:03 pmThat’s the best news I have heard all weeek!
Thank you President Obama!
March 6th, 2009 at 5:07 pmRUCerious Says:
As a two years and goin cancer survivor, let me add my laurel, and hearty handshake to our President for this sage move.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
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‘Scuse me while I whip this out
March 6th, 2009 at 5:13 pmI’m thinking progress!
March 6th, 2009 at 5:14 pmHi John Kerry.
March 6th, 2009 at 5:16 pmHow about a little jambalaya? The andouille is so good…
John Kerry Says:
THE OBAMA RECESSION CONTINUES!!!
QUESTION: Is this REALLY the “hope and change” you libs voted for?????????????????
March 6th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
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Yes. I did expect Obama to reverse Bush’s moronic pandering on stem cell research, and I also expected the recession to continue for at least another two years before any of President Obama’s policies could have any significant effect on the economy. We’re going to be in the “Obama” recession a while, so get used to it.
March 6th, 2009 at 5:16 pmI suppose it would be stupid to wonder how Obama is in anyway responsible for a fiscal mess years in the making….
March 6th, 2009 at 5:18 pmCORRECTION LIBS
DAY: 454!
(since December 2007)
THE BUSH RECESSION CONTINUES!!
OOPS I CRAPPED MY PANTS???????????????
March 6th, 2009 at 5:18 pmJohn Kerry
March 6th, 2009 at 5:20 pmSo about those stem cells….See that is what the topic is. Well that and jambalaya
Actually, JK, it’s even better. It has you spinning at 110K rpm every day of your abysmal life.
Might wanna get that BP checked – I heard all caps ranting can drive your #’s up, and that’s just no healthy.
March 6th, 2009 at 5:24 pmObama’s signature will reverse an order that former President Bush signed in August 2001, which banned federal funds from going to embryonic stem cell research
Probably signed from that dumbass “ranch” in Crawford, because there was certainly nothing else worth Zippy’s focus in August 2001.
PDB Bin Laden determined to strike in America comes to mind.
Let’s hear it for science! Oh, and a president who understands priorities!
PEACE
March 6th, 2009 at 5:31 pmthis is no cure for jk.
:)
March 6th, 2009 at 5:55 pmWhat animal problems? You are not worried you are pissed that I own you. And yes I really do have two jobs and yes one of them is in the study of animal behavior. How you have warped ethology into animal problems I surely would not know but I am thinking it is because it does not take advanced training in the life science to sell Chinese pirated cds of the Spice Girls. Just kidding about the Spice Girls thing. Still do you have any New Kids?
March 6th, 2009 at 6:15 pmSo anyway about those stem cells….
March 6th, 2009 at 6:16 pmPoor thing can’t see the keyboard through the tears. dbadass, you should be ashamed.
March 6th, 2009 at 6:31 pmSometimes tough love is the only answer.
March 6th, 2009 at 6:34 pmCommon sense policies return to the country.
March 6th, 2009 at 6:38 pmObama starts to delete bush signs lol
March 6th, 2009 at 6:42 pmHot damn! I was wondering when he would do this! How utterly exciting! I cannot wait to see the far righties heads explode right off their shoulders!
And here Boehner-head is saying that we’re destroying precious human life. Please. What would he do otherwise? Take these stem cells home and raise them? Stand by and say a prayer or hold a funeral while some janitor threw them in the garbage? Again… PAH-LEASE!
Like someone said on another blog, “I think it will now be easier for researchers to spin off companies from universities — using the discoveries to attract grants, investment dollars and the venture capital needed to bring products to market. It will also help our country lock in strong ethics rules for how embryonic stem cell research should be done – legislation that President Bush vetoed twice. This restriction of science has been a perfect example of why the United States only created 5 Million new jobs over the past 8 years. New technologies have a way of stimulating the economy.”
One last thing… John Kerry? I’m sure if you tugged hard enough, you might be able to pull your head out of your ass.
March 6th, 2009 at 6:58 pmThis is a good thing for more reasons than one – it will benefit all people, and it will occupy the religious rightwingers, so Obama can get his work on the economy done.
March 6th, 2009 at 7:06 pmMarie Says:
This is a good thing for more reasons than one – it will benefit all people, and it will occupy the religious rightwingers, so Obama can get his work on the economy done.
Good point, Marie. The rightwingers will be all over this like a cheap suit. Most Americans agree that the ban on funding for stem cell research was asinine. The outrage of the right wingers will make the republicans look even more ridiculous than they already do.
This is just TOO good. I’m in liberal heaven!
March 6th, 2009 at 7:17 pmJohn Kerry
It varies in both time and space. My species of primary interest is migratory so I am restricted by their actual presence in my area. During the nonfieldwork times my course load keeps me busy but currently it is flexible due to TA related issues. My second gig is really sweet in that I get to totally set my own hours and of late I have been opting for very few. I could be doing that right now but I thought a long weekend would be cool. Anyway why are you so interested as I really don’t think that my working conditions are the topic that anyone but you might care aout.
Now since I have answered you might you answer me?
WHY THE WEIRD USE OF CAPS AND BOLD?
March 6th, 2009 at 7:27 pmIn this case I think many of us are curious
Where were all the religious whackjobs yesterday when the doctors who operated on Babs Bush held a press conference and talked about implanting pig valves in her heart? Silent.
March 6th, 2009 at 7:33 pmBirth control, stem cell research, gay marriage, all “unnatural” and against God’s Will according to them. But pig valves keeping your heart pumping? Just fine.
Hypocrisy, thy name is Republican.
Is there a reason that dbadass is so hard to spell? Oh and are we going to get an answer on the Cap/Bold thing?
I suppose it really doesn’t matter. Still can I ask your attitudes and thouhts as to stem cells?
March 6th, 2009 at 7:42 pmScore one for the people – finally! Now maybe we can move forward with Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s research, do ya think?
March 6th, 2009 at 7:43 pmBush dumbed down this country in all respects – this one being a huge one.
March 6th, 2009 at 7:44 pmI recall why I was so frustrated by this ban in the first place. It was because Bush had no idea what stem cells are, and after it was explained he STILL DIDN’T HAVE A CLUE.
When you have a C- student in charge of scientific research, everyone suffers.
March 6th, 2009 at 7:51 pm21st century, here we come!
March 6th, 2009 at 8:03 pmAnother benefit will be the foreign researchers who have by-passed America in order to have the freedom to conduct their research, will again consider our universities and medical research facilities, and perhaps we can enter into long-term research agreements with other countries, once we become re-established as a prominent force in the field.
March 6th, 2009 at 8:20 pmbarack obomber Says:
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more obama fail
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March 6th, 2009 at 8:36 pmHow So? Come on don’t be a pussy!
barack obomber Says:
more obama fail
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more you scream!
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ha, ha, ha!
March 6th, 2009 at 8:38 pmA joyfull “Welcome back!” to common sense.
March 6th, 2009 at 9:21 pmThe real John Kerry ain’t as stupid as this guy. And typing in bolds will also elevate your BP. Unfortunately there is no cure for republican. Ignorance will always coexist with stupidity. They follow their leaders. I saw one guy say it took O 1 week to destroy the economy and 2 for the military. Congrats to the new Prez for trying his best to reverse all the stupidity of the past 8 yrs including this ban.
March 7th, 2009 at 1:10 amBefore I walk out the door to go to MY KIDS basketball and cheer leading activities I am going to reach far back in my brain to dig up what I thought STEM CELL research was. If I remember correctly it was the cells from the NOT USED or aborted babies embryonic sac…is this right?
March 7th, 2009 at 9:28 amIf I remember correctly it was the cells from the NOT USED or aborted babies embryonic sac…is this right?
WRONG.
Stem cells used in research are the discarded embryos from fertility clinics, grown in a lab, not in a womb.
Notice the word “discarded”?
Look it up.
March 7th, 2009 at 10:14 amIf I remember correctly it was the cells from the NOT USED or aborted babies embryonic sac…is this right?
WRONG.
Stem cells used in research are the discarded embryos from fertility clinics, grown in a lab, not in a womb.
Notice the word “discarded”?
Look it up.
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OCYATER says: OUTSTANDING! I support it then. I thought I remember that being a big controversy several years ago. Maybe they can make me a new brain.
March 7th, 2009 at 11:19 amWho said anything about killing babies?
March 7th, 2009 at 12:10 pmfred garvin Says:
This is very sick to say the least!
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you’ll die.
and you won’t be missed.
sad.
:(
March 7th, 2009 at 12:25 pmfred garvin Says:
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This is very sick to say the least!
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March 7th, 2009 at 12:59 pmHow So?
habib Says:
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How many babies will die in the process? Millions?
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March 7th, 2009 at 1:05 pmZero
JK you ignorant racist piece of garbage crawl back under your rock.
March 7th, 2009 at 5:39 pmbarack obomber Says:
more obamer stupidity. Its all we ever get from this moron
March 7th, 2009 at 5:42 pmfred garvin Says:
YOU are an ignorant moron to say the least.
March 7th, 2009 at 5:44 pmfred garvin Says:
Extracting stem cells from a blastocyst is morally equivalent to yanking organs from a baby to save other people’s lives.
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No it isnt but YOU are the intellectual equivelent of playdoh
March 7th, 2009 at 5:46 pmExtracting stem cells from a blastocyst is morally equivalent to yanking organs from a baby to save other people’s lives.
March 7th, 2009 at 6:01 pm—-
No it isn’t
How long will it take until you see a story about a woman intentionally getting pregnant to use her own stem cells in support of creating an organ she needs. It will happen. Wait, which celebrity will be the first one cloned? Wait, wait, wait…why don’t we clone the entire US military so “real” people won’t keep dying. Now that would be a good endstate and I am sure we could do it for close to what the war has costed to date. Imagine the possibilities, MOAHahaha, moaha ha…Just let God be God.
March 7th, 2009 at 7:03 pmocyater Says:
I want to know how long it will take for a troll to make sense. Cloning people is not legal and slippery slope arguments are logical fallacies. Because something else MIGHT happen is not a logical reason to oppose a completely different thing. By that reasoning we shouldnt allow capital punishment because it is only a matter of time before we execute political opponents or jaywalkers. Try to make sense man.
March 7th, 2009 at 7:14 pmI am not opposing it Ms. Eugene because I know it will save lives. However, where will it stop? Money is the root of all evil and there will be some crazy things happen in the future. Like you marrying your dog if you wanted to, the legitimate family is already out the window and nobody will keep the lawmakers in check. Hey, I pray for Mr. Obama and his team every night and I am not worried about what will happen. The only thing I am saying is you will see the stories that I mentioned above. Mark my words.
March 7th, 2009 at 7:24 pmJust let God be God.
March 7th, 2009 at 7:34 pm—
Which god shall we let be god. What about those folks that don’t believe in sky fairies?
They can have a replica made that might have the I believe button in their heart. Google “everythings spiritual” and see just how smart these scientists are. You might have to spend a little money for the DVD.
March 7th, 2009 at 7:45 pmNo, If I need it, I will use it. Like I said, I don’t oppose the advancement in this medical breakthrough. I hope I don’t have to use it one day but looks like it might be readily available sometime in the near future.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:03 pmfred garvin Says:
You will be begging for his help one day. Mark my words.
While you continue to ride your moral high horse, please do not get off said horse when you need life saving medical care that was invented using scientific research. Just let God do his/her work and die naturally. ‘kay?
March 7th, 2009 at 8:19 pmYou will be begging for his help one day. Mark my words
March 7th, 2009 at 8:29 pm– Who is he?
From what I have read, embyronic stem cells are not very reliable as are umbilical stem cells and adult stem cells. Whey would we want to waste taxpayer’s money on something that doesn’t work? Our country is in an economic slump. We have better use for the money right now than embryonic stem cell research.
If the federal government does give money to these scientist and something does come from it, will the government get a percentage of the patent money. If we pay for it, we should get our money back and more.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:49 pmIn response to what blclem Says:
I agree to what you say blclem but a human life is precious too. Maybe Obama should ask for a donation from the American people to support the research. There are many sick people that might donate to the cause and he could concentrate on other areas after WE THE PEOPLE decide how much money goes into the fund. In fact, if WE THE PEOPLE joined together as one nation and HALF OF OUR POPULATION would send in a one time $200.00 donation to a big pile of money we would have 20TRILLION dollars. However, WE THE PEOPLE should take back into control what WE SEE FIT. Now that would be exercising a good use OF OUR VOTING SYSTEM. Good night!
March 7th, 2009 at 9:26 pmocyater Says:
I am marking nothing. Your words are stupid. You keep dredging up these slippery slope arguments like I said they are a logical fallacy by definition. The traditional family? Go suck a rerun of Ozzie and Harriet. Live in the delusional version of the 50’s if you want to moron but not conforming to YOUR narrow minded view of how things ought to work doesnt mean your sexual fantasies about dogs will be part of the American landscape.
March 8th, 2009 at 12:01 amblclem Says:
From what I have read, embyronic stem cells are not very reliable as are umbilical stem cells and adult stem cells. Whey would we want to waste taxpayer’s money on something that doesn’t work? Our country is in an economic slump. We have better use for the money right now than embryonic stem cell research.
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Then you are reading delusional propaganda from rightwing sources. No it will hurt us in the longrun to fall behind in basic biological research.
If the federal government does give money to these scientist and something does come from it, will the government get a percentage of the patent money. If we pay for it, we should get our money back and more.
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This I agree with but I notice that when the government discovered and researched Taxol a potent cancer drug we GAVE it to Bristol Squibb Meyer and got zilch from it. I didnt see any conservatives complaining about that.
March 8th, 2009 at 12:04 amfred garvin Says:
God, Bill O’Reilly, Glenn Beck, Michael Savage, Mark Levin and a few others are lookin’ out for me. I’m in good hands. :)
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Sure you are in good hands if your aim is to be a brainwashed moron. Take those screechmonkeys seriously and you too can be the most ignorant and uninformed person on YOUR block.
March 8th, 2009 at 12:06 amfred garvin Says:
Oh, my Desert Eagle makes for good back up. :)
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Another pathetic internet toughguy. Sure sign of a punk with no brain
March 8th, 2009 at 12:06 amInteresting note on this, and maybe it deserves its own full post. Eric Cantor has ripped President Obama on this, claiming that is is a distraction from the economy.
Apparently, Cantor did not learn from the failures of the McCain campaign. When McCain suggested that the debate be canceled so that they could focus on the economy, he was mocked as unprepared and unable to deal with two problems at once. It was probably the final turning point in the election.
But it looks like word never got through to Rep. Cantor. Yes, Eric, government CAN work on two issues at once.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:21 amI don’t get it, the only thing Obama did was allow the Fed. to fund the research. Research was going on all along; Bush just didn’t think the Government should pay for it.
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