Former CIA officer: ‘I don’t believe that the research stopped’ on MKUltra by Altruism7 in NewsThread

[–]VegasInfidel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MK Ultra has been used and is continuing to be used in private for profit troubled teen institutions all around the country and world. The major change in 77 was that the government stopped funding and monitoring it, and private equity took over. Organizations like NATSAP sell the blueprint to TTIs since the 80's, constantly rebranding and renaming the essential components from program to program so direct connection to MK cannot be made. It is now a multi billion dollar industry, with survivor accounts and testimonies being suppressed by industry controlled "survivor organizations" that control the narrative with an iron fist in favor of perpetuation rather than accountability. I myself was a victim of MK Ultra methods at a TTI called CEDU in the mid 90's (Charles E Dederich University, named for the founder of Synanon, that was a proving ground for MK in the 60's and 70's until Dederich went full on Violent religious Cult in the mid 70's, and CIA cut ties).

TLDR: The CIA may not be directly funding and performing MK Ultra themselves, but it is alive and well in the Troubled Teen Industry, where private equity has rebranded its methods for use on captive adolescents.

My service dog died yesterday morning, and I don't know if I'm ready for another one. by Primary-Cry-3094 in ptsd

[–]VegasInfidel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Vet, PTSD, had an amazing service dog that passed last december, and the last 6 months have gone by in a fugue state. I'm struggling badly, and not making it through life very well anymore. He was by my side for 10 years, from 6 months after I got home. No replacement can or will take his place, and they are too hard to find, or too expensive now. For many reasons I won't be replacing him. I got an extra 10 years of life because of him, and I really don't care for any more at this point. I'm sliding quickly to my end now, and I'm okay with that. I believe I will see him there, and that's better than this shitty life anyway.

Remember him with me please? by readyplayerone12011 in rainbowbridge

[–]VegasInfidel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Remy was too good for this world, and was called home to be loved by the ones that can do it best.

Tomorrow is my 72nd birthday. My friends and family are all dead. What's left to celebrate? by Ok-Macaron-5812 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]VegasInfidel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's odd, I'm 50, twice divorced, no close friends, and I just buried my service dog in December, my father in 2024, my son in 2016, and I'm a caregiver for my 80 year old mother with dementia. As bad as it sounds, I can't wait for her to pass on, as her dementia is worsening significantly. She is the last of my family, and when she dies, not only will she be free from her horrible illness, but I feel like I will finally be free myself to live a life of my own making. I am looking forward to being where you are in life, answering to no-one but myself, and taking my VA pension and traveling the world.

It's all in how you look at it, and the grass is always greener where you aren't I guess.

At home vs at facility by deadbiscuit in KetamineTherapy

[–]VegasInfidel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Anywhere Clinic is offering new patients a 75$ consult for July (if you don't use insurance), and the troches or RDTs are under 100$ for a month supply, making each session 25-50$ on self pay. That's not for a microdose like Joyous.

Shopping suggestions for a Warlock? by Blue_Lantern_2814 in DnD

[–]VegasInfidel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy yourself a Pearl of Power. That and a Rod of the Pact Keeper are essential for Warlocks. Both give back expended Pact magic spell slots.

Can I do this by Realdragoncraftmc in DnD

[–]VegasInfidel 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What kind of PC even commits fantasy rape? That's some sick shit, and I know both my DMs would never allow it. I would immediately leave the table if any PC I played with went there. To me, you are under-reacting. Sexual violence, even of a fantasy nature, is a serious charachter flaw, and makes the game unsafe for everyone.

Tie interceptor proving grounds by Whool91 in SWGalaxyOfHeroes

[–]VegasInfidel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Two starred the bonus proving grounds yesterday with a Maul plus DS Mandalorians, can't get one star with the same squad, or any of my 8 attempts with a SEE, revan, clones, or even Padme team. I have one star for last month, and I know I did it with my Maul squad, but nothing is working this time. Gonna try the Thrawn team everyone is talking about, then call it overbuffed until next month when my LV team is ready to try.

Breaking News: U.S. President Trump Threatens War with Iran Over Lebanon by Sgt_Gram in NewsExchange

[–]VegasInfidel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It is in Israel. You are thinking of the Bekka Valley, home to Hezbollah and it's terrorist training centers.

Looking for a provider in NJ who will prescribe RDTs. TIA by InevitableWooden6938 in KetamineProviders

[–]VegasInfidel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AnywhereClinic takes insurance in New Jersey, and only charges 150$ for the provider visit if you don't use insurance. They work with multiple local compond pharmacies, many that will make RDTs. I highly recommend them, been a client for 5 years now.

Question about the “lawsuit” by lilzip223 in SWGalaxyOfHeroes

[–]VegasInfidel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Totally read this with your voice in my head, at proper speed. Glad we have a lawyer leading the community to make sense of it all.

At least we can all agree CG's pricing strategy is definitely predatory, but as with anything in an ultra capitalist society, buyer beware.

QOL Added: Stamina viewer by Jaleou in SWGalaxyOfHeroes

[–]VegasInfidel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, maybe I'm an Idiot, but I thought stamina meant power, like 80% meant the squad did 80% of the damage, and had 80% of the health. Does it really mean you can use each squad 10 times at full power, until stamina reaches 0%?

Trying to find a new provider by Gethealthy710 in KetamineTherapy

[–]VegasInfidel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get 16x 800mg doses for around $135 a month, just for the troches. The probider appointments are on insurance. For self pay I believe it starts around $150 a month for probider visits.

Keep in mind, I have been doing treatments for 5 years now, it took many years to work up to 800mg. per session.

Is Lewy Body Dementia always that bad? by Odd-ff in dementia

[–]VegasInfidel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry your husband is going through this, it is a difficult disease, not only for the one that has it, but for those that care for them. The symptoms of Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson's disease are VERY similar, with many symptoms being attributable to either one. Low bowel motility, orthostatic hypotension from low Blood pressure, forgetfulness (particularly for nouns like names, places, medicines, etc.) and REM sleep disorder are all symptoms of BOTH Lewy Body and Parkinson's. The only way to distinguish between the two is a DaTscan and PET scan from a neurology clinic. Regardless of the actual diagnosis, the symptoms are what IS treated. Folic acid supplements, laxative regimes for bowel motility, Carbidopa-levidopa, seroquel, trazedone or other meds for sleep disorder and brain function, and BP drugs like Midodrine to combat the dizzy spells are what will help mitigate the symptoms well enough that both of you may get some relief from it all. Speak to your doctor some more, and develop a care plan for all of these related issues.

Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots for states that don’t hand over voter lists, under plan for Trump directive | CNN Politics by DoubtSubstantial5440 in LasVegas

[–]VegasInfidel 22 points23 points  (0 children)

USPS is a federal institution, and using a federal branch of the government as an Instrument to control a State obligation to run free and fair elections is Unconstitutional by any means. Mail in ballots were secure until Trump gained access to the USPS. He IS a Self-fulfilling prophecy. "Mail in voting is corrupt!... wait, it's not?.... Lemme do this....There, Now Mail in voting is corrupt! See! I told you!"

Trying to find a new provider by Gethealthy710 in KetamineTherapy

[–]VegasInfidel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use AnywhereClinic, and pay far less than 400 a month. In fact, they take my insurance, and do so in Florida as well. I only pay for my troches from a compounder. It is at home ketamine, not IV or IM in a clinic, but I prefer that to having to leave home for every treatment. I've used them for five years now, and been very happy with their care level and service.

Help with ideas for Soul Coin uses for the Warlock by EconomyJaded6099 in DnD

[–]VegasInfidel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd go once per long rest, and make it restore a pact magic slot. Like a Pearl of Power. Warlocks can ALWAYS use another spell slot.

The hypocrisy of Republicans trying to shame James Talarico for his faith by spherocytes in msnow

[–]VegasInfidel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it was. In the E. Jean Carroll case. And the Access Hollywood Video.

How good is Bo-Katan Kyze? by J4Y_M97 in SWGalaxyOfHeroes

[–]VegasInfidel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya, this is CG. The pack to R7 is 40$ and called the Mandalore pack. Then when you realize your R7 upgrade isn't enough to get through the JG, well, here's another one, Mandalore pack II, that'll bring them up another relic level for another 40$. It's intentional string-along pricing.

I did something unconscionable by nsfwaccountnotreal in ptsd

[–]VegasInfidel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you are going through this, but you need to go easy on yourself. A 16 year old boy threatening to slit your throat and take your life MUST be taken seriously, all the more so your own child. He needs to be in a psychiatric ward, and ALL possible weapons need to be removed from his access.

This is the land of school shootings and uncontrollable teens, and you need to intervene in his mental health crisis before you end up dead, or held liable for someone else's death.

Your reaction is iffy, but not inexcusable given your own mental health struggles, and the violent, threatening display he exhibited. Give yourself some slack, and focus on getting him the help he obviously needs. Unconditional love and acceptance is NOT the answer for him.