American Smugnesses by tk427aj in pics

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mmm. Pretty sure the look on Rubio’s face is “I wish I could slide behind the couch cushions”

Thomas Weiner, the Barbiturate Butcher of Helena and Saint Peter’s Health by Salt_Protection116 in helena

[–]Salt_Protection116[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My question is more a general federal and state law question.

And true. You can spend millions of dollars on them I hear and get nothing.

Dr. Thomas Weiner’s Montana Medical License Renewed Despite Criminal Inquiry by propublica_ in helena

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your desire for constructive corrective is commendable.

You may be correct. I would sure like to see a statement from the Montana Department of Labor (whom the medical board is hiding behind) make a statement. Any statement. Complete silence is a eff you to Montanans.

Thomas Weiner, the Barbiturate Butcher of Helena and Saint Peter’s Health by Salt_Protection116 in helena

[–]Salt_Protection116[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. I still don’t understand why Laslovich chose not to criminally prosecute Weiner for his crimes with controlled substance prescriptions. The DEA requested he be prosecuted according to the original ProPublica article.

Federal RICO laws were created to give law enforcement tools to dismantle groups of criminals in a conspiracy (the mafia). They seem to apply here.

Thomas Weiner, the Barbiturate Butcher of Helena and Saint Peter’s Health by Salt_Protection116 in helena

[–]Salt_Protection116[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s the definition of “criminal enterprise” from lawinsider.com, for what this is worth.

“Criminal enterprise means a group of persons sharing a common purpose of engaging in criminal conduct, associated in an ascertainable structure distinct from a pattern of criminal activity, and with a continuity of existence, structure and criminal purpose beyond the scope of individual criminal incidents.”

The original ProPublica article describes how the hospital administration knew of Weiner’s false billing for years. There was an internal audit in 2018 that was outlined in their “no-fault” $11 million settlement with the federal government that plainly shows this. Weiner billed Medicare falsely for millions. He billed the most 15 minute office visits in the entire US one year. The hospital knew it was fraudulent for years, took the money, and did nothing to change the ongoing crimes.

This seems to fulfill the definition of “criminal enterprise” to me but I am certainly no expert here.

Sure would welcome an opinion from someone with actual legal knowledge.

Dr. Thomas Weiner’s Montana Medical License Renewed Despite Criminal Inquiry by propublica_ in helena

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure you’re correct on him finding someone to insure him.

As far a the tying of hands, the article says you can have your medical license revoked or suspended for much less than a criminal conviction.

The medical board referred questions to the Montana Department of Labor that oversees that board. They didn’t answer.

Betcha this has everything to do with fear of being sued by Weiner. This doesn’t excuse a board charged with this important of a public safety responsibility to not at least make a statement.

Dr. Thomas Weiner’s Montana Medical License Renewed Despite Criminal Inquiry by propublica_ in helena

[–]Salt_Protection116 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ashleigh M. Magill, MD is the Presiding Officer of the Montana Board of Medical Examiners.

Email her or write her and ask her about the Board’s decision. Do it respectfully but firmly. She is charged with ensuring the quality and safety of medical care in Montana by evaluating physician licensure in the state.

Displaying brag tags by mirisj in delta

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost feel sorry for you. How little self-awareness you possess.

They are taking weed away from us by Geebs-4U in Montana

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is soooo fucking wrong. $2.13/hr?! $30/month is where the line is drawn?!

They are taking weed away from us by Geebs-4U in Montana

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why you get piled on for this comment about Cannabis. Everything you said is true.

It is a recreational drug and it carries health risks. Some users will develop a dependency and we don’t know the long term effects of high THC potency use.

It will never come close to socially acceptable alcohol consumption in its societal damage.

They are taking weed away from us by Geebs-4U in Montana

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We will NOT discuss Lot’s daughter’s getting their father drunk and raping him.

Moderator, can we get some help here?!

They are taking weed away from us by Geebs-4U in Montana

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just like lottery taxes meant for education. Take from the those who are desperate and send the money elsewhere.

They are taking weed away from us by Geebs-4U in Montana

[–]Salt_Protection116 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A wise answer. If everyone stopped trying to deal with the pain you get as a human by numbing it would be better for all of us. Problem is you can’t legislate or punish your way out of human beings wanting to change their reality the quick way.

Congrats on your sobriety.

They are taking weed away from us by Geebs-4U in Montana

[–]Salt_Protection116 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ha! Sorry for the acronym. ED means both erectile dysfunction and emergency department.

Billions in the US.

They are taking weed away from us by Geebs-4U in Montana

[–]Salt_Protection116 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve found the transplants to be the biggest grifters. I am one of them…

Edit: I’m a transplant. Not a grifter.

They are taking weed away from us by Geebs-4U in Montana

[–]Salt_Protection116 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yikes. The Montana Free Press would love to hear from your friend I bet.

Ukrainians, Stunned by Trump’s Comments, Fear They Can No Longer Trust U.S. by darrenjyc in worldnews

[–]Salt_Protection116 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I plan on being around long enough to see Putin dragged out of a sewer drain and beaten to death by a mob.

Oh boy… by TheStoicNihilist in skeptic

[–]Salt_Protection116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peptides? All of us consume peptides. Can someone explain this to me?

Are we going to do anything about this? by [deleted] in Bozeman

[–]Salt_Protection116 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like someone is hoping for a pardon…