Treating long COVID
On Sunday, Focus on America hosted an event in Huntsville at the Jackson Center where several doctors and other professionals spoke on treating the long COVID phenomenon that many doctors are finding in their patients. “It is the spike protein that causes long covid,” said Dr. David Calderwood. “It can last in the body for at least 15 months.” “We all know that the spike protein can cause myocarditis, which is the inflammation of the heart muscle,” said Dr. Calderwood. Blood clots are a problem in many long COVID patients, “Much of long COVID is the result of this clotting – these little tiny clots that get in our blood vessels,” Calderwood continued. “Nattokinase has the ability to dissolve the blood clots as well as the spike proteins.” Calderwood said that some research shows that the enzyme nattokinase may have other health benefits. “One study shows that it is more effective at breaking down cholesterol than the statin drugs,” Calderwood added. “Be sure to take that on an empty stomach either an hour before eating or several hours after eating.” Calderwood said that the spike protein can cause liver inflammation, lung inflammation, immune system inflammation, or harm through suppression of our immune system, leading to the reactivation of shingles and even hepatitis. It also impairs semen concentration in men and causes irregular menstrual cycles in women. CDC data shows that cancer has increased since 2021, and Defense Department data shows an increase in cancer diagnosis among servicemembers. Dr. Calderwood is not a proponent of the COVID-19 vaccines. “I, for one, do not want to have spike protein in my body,” Calderwood said. Dr. David Williams said he has treated over 4,000 COVID patients. “Ivermectin is one of my favorite substances on earth,” Dr. Williams said. “It is a gift of God, in my opinion. It has been used for over 50 years. Four billion doses have been administered.” “William C. Campbell and Satoshi Omura were awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine in 2015 for their work on the development of ivermectin,” Williams said. Another treatment Dr. Williams recommends is low-dose naltrexone (LDN). “I use it for a whole number of inflammatory diseases beyond COVID,” Williams said. “Most of my patients do real well with just ivermectin and LDN.” Dr. Williams cautioned that, much like antibiotics, there is a danger of coming off the medication too quickly once you start to feel better and then having the illness come back and get more serious. “You can’t go off it when you start feeling well,” Dr. Williams cautioned. Other treatments that Dr. Williams uses include glutathione, nattokinase, and serrapeptase. “These are proteolytic enzymes,” Williams said. Williams explained that he uses the enzymes in an effort to deal with COVID-related blood clotting, “Those clots are very difficult to break down.” Dr. Diane Counce is a neurologist. “People with high blood pressure, diabetes, and dementia have a very hard time with COVID,” Dr. Counce explained. Dr. Counce said patients suffering from long COVID complain of an “average of 56 symptoms.” “Over 91% took 35 weeks or more to recover fully,” Counce said. Counce said that for many people who have an adverse reaction from the vaccine can linger much like long COVID. Counce compared the effects of COVID to a cup running over. Every time you get a dose of the spike protein from a vaccine booster or another exposure to COVID-19, the spike proteins build up in the system, and eventually, it will run over and cause problems. Counce said that symptoms she commonly sees in her practice include fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, decreased well-being, mast cell activation, increased inflammation, poor digestion, and microclotting. Treatments that Dr. Counce has been using include NAC – (N-acetyl cysteine), ivermectin, nattokinase, and naprinol. Counce listed Bell’s palsy as a condition she sees more frequently as a neurologist. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) suffered from Bell’s palsy for about four weeks in August. “A UK Biobank neuromacry study showed that even mild COVID can result in a shrinking of the brain equivalent to ten years of aging,” Counce said. “COVID-19 can induce multiple sclerosis.” “I think it is up to health care providers to get on board and learn about this stuff,” Counce said.
Focus on America to hold rally in Huntsville September 17
The conservative group, Focus on America, announced they are holding a “Patriots Unite” event in Huntsville on September 17. This all-day event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and run to 5:00 p.m. Sponsors say that the event “will serve as a rallying point for individuals who believe in safeguarding their liberties and taking actionable steps to protect their families’ futures.” This event will take place at The Jackson Center in Huntsville. There are a host of presenters scheduled for this event: · James O’Keefe, renowned investigative journalist and founder of Project Veritas and O’Keefe Media Group, will be the keynote speaker. The event will feature an exclusive ticketed meet and greet with speakers, including O’Keefe, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. · Dr. Peter McCullough will provide critical insights into COVID treatments. · Department of Defense whistleblower Lt. Col. Theresa Long, MD. · Dr. James Thorp will present data regarding the safety of vaccines for expectant mothers. · Whistleblower embalmer, Richard Hirschman, will share his claims. · FBI Whistleblower Stephen Friend will present his evidence for the weaponization of the FBI. · Prof. David Clements will dissect data surrounding election processes. · Clay Parikh, a National Election Security expert. · Tennessee Senator Mark Pody will speak on constitutional liberties. · Valerie Borek from Stand for Health Freedom will speak on the implications of WHO regulations. · Epidemiologist and former Lt. Mark Bashaw will present his perspective on COVID-19. · Lt. Col. David “T-Bone” Trombley (a former fighter pilot who triumphed over cancer) will speak, · Dr. David Williams will cover the “mystery” behind COVID therapies. · Dr. David Calderwood will have an in-depth analysis of COVID-19 vaccine data. · Mike Parsons will address concerns about indoctrination in schools. · Pfizer whistleblower Debbie Bernal will reveal insider truths. · MK Ultra Survivor Cathy O’Brien will share revelations regarding child trafficking/mind control. · Dr. John Witcher will speak on government overreach and tyrannical encroachment of medical freedoms. · Dr. Diane Counce will speak on the neurological effects of COVID and its vaccines. Rebecca Rogers is the Director of Focus on America. “This is a pivotal moment for our nation,” Rogers said. “The Patriots Unite and Push Event will equip attendees with actionable knowledge, emboldening them to safeguard their liberties and ensure a brighter future for generations to come.” To connect with the author of this story or to comment, email brandonmreporter@gmail.com.
James O’Keefe to headline Focus on America event in Huntsville
James O’Keefe is coming to Alabama. The conservative Project Veritas founder will be one of the speakers at the Focus on America (FOA) event in Huntsville on Sunday, September 17, in Huntsville. At Project Veritas O’Keefe’s undercover reporting exposed a number of scandals. O’Keefe was forced out of Project Veritas by the non-profit’s board, and he has since started a new organization promoting citizen journalists. This is a fundraising event titled PATRIOTS UNITE & PUSH (PUP). Topics covered include election integrity, health care, education in crisis, Constitutional rights, sustainability, a cashless society, and the New World Order. There are also plans for a special “Meet and Greet” social hour from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Other speakers include: · Dr. Peter McCullough – who has generated controversy for his counter-narrative on COVID-19 and the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. McCullough will be joining by Livestream. · Lt. Col. Theresa Long MD – who has alleged COVID-19 vaccine side effects in the Army. · Dr. James Thorp, a gynecologist and Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician, who claims that high-risk pregnancies in the last four years have increased significantly. On December 7, 2022, he testified in the Senate with Senator Ron Johnson. Dr. Thorp has focused his research efforts on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on pregnant women. · Stephen Friend is an opinion writer, author, and former state and federal law enforcement officer. The former FBI SWAT team member has become an FBI critic and whistle-blower. He is the author of “True Blue: My Journey from Beat Cop to Suspended FBI Whistle-blower.” · Richard Hirschman is an embalmer and whistle-blower. · Clay Parik has claims about election security. · David Clements is a lawyer and prosecutor. · Cathy O’Brien will speak about her experience as an MK Ultra Survivor. · Dr. John Witcher · Dr. David Calderwood – founding member of Concerned Doctors of Alabama · Dr. David Williams · Mark Bashaw – former entomologist, Public Health Center · Mike Parsons will speak on education (CRT, SEL, diversity in education) · Debbie Bernal – Pfizer Whistle-blower · Lt. Col David “T-Bone” Trombley, retired Marine and cancer survivor · Dr. Diane Counce Tickets are available starting at $75. To connect with the author of this story or to comment, email brandonmreporter@gmail.com.
COVID-19 vaccine has been included in the Vaccines for Children Program
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced on Friday that they are “aware of yesterday’s vote by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that the COVID-19 vaccine be part of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.” The ACIP panel unanimously has advised that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) make COVID-19 among the routine vaccinations for both adults and for children as young as six months. ADPH emphasized in their statement that the ACIP’s vote to include COVID-19 in VFC is not a mandate for children to take the vaccine. The vote to include the COVID-19 vaccine in the VFC program is the mechanism to ensure that, when the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer provided free by the federal government, uninsured and underinsured children can have access to the vaccine without charge. The VFC is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated due to their inability to pay. The CDC buys vaccines at a discounted rate for distribution to registered VFC providers. Many physicians in Alabama are VFC providers so that their patients can receive recommended vaccines. Children who are eligible for VFC vaccines are entitled to receive the same ACIP-recommended vaccines as any other child. To attend a public school in Alabama, a child should have a Certificate of Immunization. The vaccines that are required for K-12 in Alabama are diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox). Children attending preschool are also required to have Haemophilis influenza type B (Hib) and pneumococcal vaccines. ADPH allows medical exemptions and religious exemptions in accordance with the Rules below. ADPH does not have vaccine requirements for college-age or other groups. Not everyone agrees with the inclusion of the vaccine in the VFC. Dr. David Calderwood M.D. with Concerned Doctors of Alabama expressed his opposition to the mass vaccinations of America’s children for the COVID-19 vaccine in a statement. “It is well established that the COVID vaccines do not prevent the infection or the spread of the infection,” Dr. Calderwood said. “They only decrease the death rate from the infection for a period of months then this benefit disappears. Since the vaccine’s only benefit is a temporary reduction in mortality and a healthy child has essentially a 0 chance of dying from COVID, the vaccines cannot benefit them. We do know on the other hand that the vaccines can cause harm.” Messenger RNA–or mRNA–exists in all the cells in the human body. It is an essential component of all living organisms and has been in cells for billions of years. Messenger RNA directs the body to make proteins. To protect the mRNA and help deliver it into cells, the mRNA is wrapped by medical researchers with lipids, or fats. mRNA vaccines are given as an injection. Once the vaccine is delivered, the body takes over and makes the protein according to the mRNA’s instructions. Moderna claims that the mRNA doesn’t stay in the body very long once its job is done. And it does not cause permanent changes or alter DNA. Moderna claims that the COVID-19 vaccine is just the beginning and mRNA technology could “revolutionize medicine.” Dr. Calderwood remains skeptical. “We know that the mRNA vaccines can cause damage to the lining of blood vessels, markedly increase blood clots, increase cardiac risk score, suppresses the innate immune system, and can cause small fiber neuropathy, myocarditis, autoimmune hepatitis, and thrombotic thrombocytopenia among other things,” Calderwood said. “The nanoparticles in these vaccines are deposited in high concentrations in the testis and ovaries with unknown effects on the reproductive potential of children. In addition, more than 30,000 deaths and almost 60,000 permanent disabilities have occurred after the COVID vaccines. This represents more deaths or permanent disabilities after these vaccines than all the other vaccines combined over the last 30 years. If parents truly understood all the data that we now know about these vaccines they would never allow their children to be vaccinated with COVID vaccines.” The Concerned Doctors believe that the long-term effects of the COVID-19 vaccine is being ignored and that more research is needed before making this recommended. “The decision by the FDA to place the COVID vaccine on the children’s vaccination schedule is irrefutable evidence that the FDA is a captured agency doing the bidding of the pharmaceutical industry,” Calderwood said. “There is no scientific evidence that this vaccine would benefit children. To the contrary, the Covid vaccine can only harm children. The recent statement from ADPH in support of these vaccines represents a complete lack of review of the huge body of science which now includes over 1000 articles and studies in peer review journals that delineate the harms of this vaccine. The ADPH is willing to follow the captured federal agencies without questioning or doing their own research.” Public schools presently do not require that children receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “If these vaccines are made a requirement for public schools we are putting our children’s health in jeopardy for no benefit to them or society,” Calderwood said. “Every parent should vehemently oppose these COVID vaccines for children.” To connect with the author of this story, or to comment, email brandonmreporter@gmail.com.
“If voting is not secure then nothing is secure,” attorney states after vote counting machine lawsuit is dismissed
On Friday afternoon, Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state of Alabama’s use of vote counting machines. He also dismissed a motion by the plaintiffs in the case for a preliminary injunction that would have led to the hand-counting of ballots in the general election on November 8. The plaintiffs released a statement afterward lamenting Judge Griffin’s decision to dismiss their lawsuit. “Steve Marshall, John Merrill, and the members of the electronic voting committee were provided a video of an electronic voting machine counting counterfeit ballots,” said plaintiffs’ attorney Melissa Isaak in a statement. “It was irrefutable that the machines were not functioning properly, and there has been no concern shown from any of these elected officials.” “In May of this year, John Merrill said that the “hardened” stand-alone computers used in the election “cannot be connected to the internet.” This was shown in court to be false as Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity was specifically requested in Merrill’s own purchase orders,” Isaak continued. “Plaintiffs presented the world’s top cyber security experts who testified that Alabama’s electronic voting systems are NOT secure, and even if not connected to the internet, they can still be hacked.” “We showed without dispute or opposition that the voting equipment to be used in the 2022 primary did not work properly but accepted fake ballots,” plaintiffs’ attorney Jay Hinton said. “Yet, the state used them anyway. We will continue to fight for all Alabama voters to make sure that their votes are ‘counted’ in a constitutional way.” “Voter security is the most important issue of our time. If voting is not secure – then nothing is secure,” said plaintiffs’ attorney Phillip Jauregui said. “We brought our nation’s best experts into court, and they proved that our voting systems are insecure, uncertified, and accept fake ballots. We believe the Alabama Supreme Court will apply the law to the shocking facts in this case and protect our voting rights.” Jauregui’s comments suggest that the plaintiffs intend to appeal Judge Griffin’s ruling. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit were Focus on America, former gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard, State Rep. Tommy Hanes, and Dr. David Calderwood. Blanchard later stepped away from the lawsuit, suggesting that write-in gubernatorial candidates were using the lawsuit as a vehicle to promote their campaigns. Blanchard emphasized that she supports the whole Republican ticket. “I’m very disappointed in Judge Griffin’s ruling,” stated Rebecca Rogers of Focus on America. “He could have taken an epic stand for election integrity, but he chose to support the status quo instead.” “We presented evidence at the August 30 hearing that Alabama’s voting machines are vulnerable to hacking,” Rogers continued. “We know that at least some machines misread copied ballots as valid because that’s been shown to happen. With all the controversy surrounding elections today, we were asking the Judge to rule in favor of a method of counting that’s been used for centuries to give honest results–hand counting the ballots. Apparently, Judge Griffin accepted the State’s assurances that all was well and that there wasn’t anything to see here with our election machines.” Marshall, who is defending the state, asked that the case be dismissed. In the ruling, Griffin stated, “Plaintiffs fail to establish irreparable harm because their alleged injury is speculative. Further, the named Plaintiffs have failed to offer any testimony—whether by declaration or live at the hearing—to substantiate any allegations regarding their own circumstances. And without such evidence, Plaintiff has not met their burden to show that they themselves would suffer immediate and irreparable injury.” The Secretary of State’s office maintains that Alabama has the most secure voting system in the country. To connect with the author of this story, or to comment, email brandonmreporter@gmail.com.
Court dismisses vote counting machine lawsuit
Friday, Montgomery Judge Greg Griffin issued an order dismissing a lawsuit seeking to block the use of vote counting machines in the November 8 general election. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sought to dismiss the lawsuit against the state. The plaintiffs asked for a preliminary injunction to block the use of the vote counting machine. Judge Griffin allowed both sides to prevent evidence supporting their motions but ultimately found in favor of the State of Alabama. On Friday, Judge Griffin granted the State’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit and rejected the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the use of the voting machines. “Plaintiffs’ suit is due to be DISMISSED, and the Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction is due to be DENIED,” Judge Griffin wrote in his decision. “As to the Motion to Dismiss, this Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction because Plaintiffs have alleged only a speculative injury that does not support standing. The Court additionally lacks subject matter jurisdiction because Plaintiffs’ alleged injuries are neither traceable to nor redressable by Defendants, because sovereign immunity pursuant to § 14 of the Alabama Constitution bars this suit, and because the jurisdiction-stripping statute bars this suit. This Court holds that even if it were to reach the merits, it would find that Plaintiffs fail to state a claim. Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction is denied as moot. This Court finds that if it reached the Motion for Preliminary Injunction, it would be denied because Plaintiffs failed to meet the four required elements of a party seeking a preliminary injunction to which no preliminary injunction can issue. Plaintiffs have a higher burden than usual because they seek a mandatory preliminary injunction that would change the status quo.” “Plaintiffs fail to establish irreparable harm because their alleged injury is speculative,” Griffin wrote in his final judgment. “Further, the named Plaintiffs have failed to offer any testimony—whether by declaration or live at the hearing—to substantiate any allegations regarding their own circumstances. And without such evidence, Plaintiff has not met their burden to show that they themselves would suffer immediate and irreparable injury. Additionally, Plaintiffs have not shown that they are likely to prevail on the merits, and they have not shown that the balance of equities weighs in their favor given the significant financial and administrative burdens that their requested relief would impose and given that the 2022 General Election is only 59 days away.” Judge Griffin dismissed the case with prejudice. The case was brought by former Republican gubernatorial candidate Lynda Blanchard, State Rep. Tommy Hanes, Focus on America, and Dr. David Calderwood. Blanchard dropped out of the case and was replaced by former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman. The case was supported by lawyers for Mike Lindell. The My Pillow founder and CEO has claimed that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from then President Donald J. Trump. Blanchard said that she supported “the whole Republican ticket” and that the case was being used to promote write-in campaigns. Both Dean Odle and Jared Budlong are running write-in campaigns. Alabama Today spoke with Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill, the lead defendant in the case, following the Judge’s ruling. “28 and 0,” Merrill said, referring to the number of court challenges that the Secretary of State’s office has defeated in his tenure as Secretary of State. “This proves once again that we have the most dependable, the most reliable, and the most accountable election system in the country, and that has been verified by three different independent groups as well as by the courts. The only people who have not accepted that are those groups who have agendas to promote.” The state will use vote counting machines in the November 8 general election. To connect with the author of this story, or to comment, email brandonmreporter@gmail.com.
Court hears court case challenging the integrity of the state’s vote counting machines
On Tuesday, a Montgomery judge heard a lawsuit seeking to end the state’s use of electronic vote counting machines. The plaintiffs claim that the use of electronic vote counting machines adds the ability for election integrity to be undermined by bad actors and creates an unacceptable layer of inaccuracy in Alabama elections. Allegations that the state strongly denies. The case is being brought by Focus on America (FOA) State Rep. Tommy Hanes, Dr. David Calderwood, and then gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard. Blanchard has since left the case because she says that she supports the full Republican ticket and that the case is being used to advance a write-in campaign. Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman has joined the lawsuit in her place. The Alabama Attorney General’s office filed a motion asking that the Judge dismiss the case. Alabama Today spoke with write-in gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle about the court proceedings. “The judge decided to hear the case,” Odle stated. Odle said that the case is about “cybersecurity.” “The most sophisticated weapons the U.S. military has can be compromised,” Odle commented, quoting retired Col Sean Smith, who was an expert witness for the plaintiffs. “Focus on America wants an election process that the voters of Alabama can have confidence in and that accurately counts every legal vote cast,” Focus On America spokeswoman Rebecca Rogers said in a statement. “Knowing that our machines can be hacked even when they are not connected to the internet, we believe that right now, the best option for a fair vote count in November is to put the machines aside and hand count the ballots. We have some serious concerns about the election machines in use all across the state, which is why we joined State Representative Tommy Hanes’s lawsuit against Secretary of State John Merrill and the Electronic Voting Committee.” Focus on America is allied with My Pillow founder Mike Lindell and Lindell’s attorneys played a prominent role in the court hearing. Lindell has drawn national attention for his claims that the 2020 presidential election was ‘stolen’ from then President Donald Trump. “The machines by ESS (the systems that the state of Alabama purchases) and Dominion are the worst,” Odle said. Secretary of State Merrill has stated that the vote counting machines that the state uses do not connect to the internet and do not even have modems where they could connect to the internet. “That’s what he says,” Odle replied. “The laptops they use to tabulate the vote, those very computers have both wife and Bluetooth.” “Someone could alter those machines with a program on a thumb drive,” Odle stated. “There are 80 to 200 vulnerabilities,” in Alabama’s election processes, Odle said the expert witnesses testified. Odle said that the plaintiffs’ experts told the court to, “Melt them down and bury them. They cannot be secured.” Odle and Blanchard were among eight Republican candidates defeated by incumbent Governor Kay Ivey in the May 24 Republican primary. On Thursday, the state Alabama Electronic Voting Committee went into executive session to discuss the pending legal case. Alabama Today spoke with Secretary of State Merrill on Friday. “We don’t comment on pending litigation,” Merrill said. “What I can say is that Alabama has the safest, most transparent, and accountable voting process in the nation. And that is not just us saying it, but an independent national review that looked at all the from other states in the country. We believe that when the court reviews all of the evidence that they will come to the same conclusion.” To connect with the author of this story, or to comment, email brandonmreporter@gmail.com.
