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		<title>Twisted sister defense of Joseph</title>
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			<title>gmb says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Considering that Mr. Abrams is acting in a professional capacity in both this letter and with the GBAHE, I find the relatively apparent personal tone of this letter to be disheartening. I would expect a person who expects to be held in such high regard to refrain from name calling and personal attacks - something the previous author, Ms. Levy, did very well. I wonder why you didn't address the alleged mistake by DPW on the permit, but rather explained why radiation is so bad for everyone. The previous letter explicitly stated the mistake by DPW, yet you sidestepped this to give a public service speech about the dangers of radiation. You accused Dr. Joseph of calling you a racist. I'm sure you're referring to the video of you speaking about Filipinos. The video doesn't concern me, but what does concern me is that - as far as we know - Dr. Joseph was not behind the video. I wouldn't be surprised if he was, but it is not proven. You, as a lawyer, should understand why this concerns me. You compared Dr. Joseph to Dr. Jekyll. I don't see how anyone can think this is appropriate behavior from an assistant attorney general. Remember - you aren't responding to Dr. Joseph; you're responding to someone who did a very good job at defending him. I found your letter to be both unprofessional and poorly-written (you misspelled "does" in the second paragraph, fourth sentence.) If anything, you have proven a lot of people right in their assessment of your attitude.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>gmb</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 11:43:42 +1000</pubDate>
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			<title>Phil says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Was the female dog in question correctly diagnosed, treated, and saved by another vet? If so, what was the outcome? If the dog died was an autopsy conducted to determine cause of death? My point on the discussion about hormones and their contribution to pyometra is that it is a contributor. Can we read the entirety of Dr. Joseph's statements to determine whether or not he said hormones were the cause or whether they lead to the condition? You are writing an editorial, just as Ms. Levy did. How are your statements more credible than hers? Because you are an assistant AG? Without the full context of what he said we don't know ourselves. If he is operating x-ray equipment without a permit that is another story. If he does not possess a DVM then he should be shut down today. I know this much from personal experience. He has seen several of my animals and all with successful outcomes. He correctly diagnosed and saved one of my dogs who was suffering from Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis , a difficult diagnosis to make. If I've ever questioned anything he said about medications, symptoms, or prognosis my research showed he was speaking truth. I just have to wonder. If his crimes, indiscretions, or other acts are so egregious, how has he been able to operate so long? If someone was practicing medicine under the same circumstances, would it be allowed to go on so long?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 02:13:48 +1000</pubDate>
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			<title>benjamin says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Pyometra means a pus-filled uterus. The pus is a response to and a result of the infecting bacteria. "Bacteria, presumably of vaginal origin, are able to colonize the abnormal uterus, resulting in pyometra. it's like bad wiring in a house. That may be the cause of the house fire, but when the house is burning you don't have to worry about the wiring anymore. You've got to do something about the fire and really, really fast. Same with pyometra. Hormones (CEH) often predisposes the uterus to infection and pyometra, but once you have a roaring infection, that has to be your only concern. It's a surgical emergency. Pyometra can rarely be treated medically. Ditto for peritonitis, abdominal abscess, ectopic pregnancy, and lots of other things you better rule out quickly when you have a sick, intact female with a very high white blood cell count and abdominal pain. You better get busy with x-rays or paracentesis or an exploratory laparotomy....or start making some room in the freezer. Dr. Joseph chose the last.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>benjamin</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 22:26:33 +1000</pubDate>
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			<title>dash says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[[quote name="Phil"]"Dr. Poole explained that pyometra is most often a bacterial infection of the uterus, and not as Joseph erroneously testified, a hormonal condition." Mr. Abrams, I have no dog in this fight - no pun intended. When you mentioned pyometra I got to wondering, could it be that this man has no clue? Here is an excerpt, copied word for word from an article on canine pyometra on the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Website: "Causes of Pyometr[censore d] The main causes of pyometra are hormonal and structural changes in the lining of the uterus." It is located here: http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/disease-information/pyometra.html Please stick to topics you know and quit embarrassing yourself in front of everyone who reads the paper. The website is probably wrong though. I mean, who would trust the AKC over the Guam Territorial Vet? ------------------- Hormones determine susceptibility to pyometra. Like a kid's hormones make him/her susceptible to acne. Once the dog is tested positive for pyometra and infection detected, treatment follows. Joseph negligently failed to test or treat.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>dash</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 22:09:14 +1000</pubDate>
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			<title>dash says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Phil.... Look, let's agree that what the American Kennel Club has to say about this affliction is hardly in the same league as texts on veterinary medicine. I strongly suspect, based on my admittedly limited knowledge of veterinary medicine, that a hormonal manifestation of what is most probably an underlying bacterial cause is really what the AKC site is really talking about. I need another half hour or so to double check on this so please stand by. I am making this effort in the interests of accuracy. BM[censored]]]></description>
			<dc:creator>dash</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 16:11:12 +1000</pubDate>
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			<title>Phil says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA["Dr. Poole explained that pyometra is most often a bacterial infection of the uterus, and not as Joseph erroneously testified, a hormonal condition." Mr. Abrams, I have no dog in this fight - no pun intended. When you mentioned pyometra I got to wondering, could it be that this man has no clue? Here is an excerpt, copied word for word from an article on canine pyometra on the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Website: "Causes of Pyometra The main causes of pyometra are hormonal and structural changes in the lining of the uterus." It is located here: http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/disease-information/pyometra.html Please stick to topics you know and quit embarrassing yourself in front of everyone who reads the paper. The website is probably wrong though. I mean, who would trust the AKC over the Guam Territorial Vet?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 14:29:01 +1000</pubDate>
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			<title>dash says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[we've all seen those "warning: microwave in use" signs outside various entrances around the Island. If "microwave" use poses some kind of hazard, you have to ask yourself, how much more harmful would x-ray radiation be to any of us? You won't catch me going into this wildman's clinic, that's for sure.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>dash</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 10:43:11 +1000</pubDate>
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			<title>dash says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[amen]]></description>
			<dc:creator>dash</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 10:39:26 +1000</pubDate>
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