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56. What's your opinion on the Master Bates discussion here?

Sat Aug 8, 2020, 07:28 PM

Aug 2020

Last edited Sat Aug 8, 2020, 08:58 PM - Edit history (2)

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seriously, that's really going on and some of what I'm learning is surprising the hell out of me.

Did you know there's actually an actor named Master Bates

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0060983/

Dickens had a character he named that in Oliver Twist, and don't get me started with The Toy:

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OOPS, this is the wrong thread. Sorry, but this is the right one:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181391170
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Who here thinks drug companies (pharmaceuticals) are altruistic... [View all] AmyStrange Aug 2020 OP

Not a one RainCaster Aug 2020 #1

Come on, there has to be at least one, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #5

they are legalized extortion Skittles Aug 2020 #2

It's all about the money isn't it? AmyStrange Aug 2020 #3

This!👆 SheltieLover Aug 2020 #4

Yep PatSeg Aug 2020 #14

Corporations. Newest Reality Aug 2020 #6

You're not doing a good job of convincing me otherwise, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #7

They can't be altruistic. Legally, if they are a corporation, they must do AJT Aug 2020 #8

Ok, finally something to make me think otherwise... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #9

Democrats had a filibuster-proof majority of 60 votes in the Senate for four months and 10 days betsuni Aug 2020 #11

Thank you, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #13

No Republicans voted for it, all Democrats and Independents. betsuni Aug 2020 #15

Thank you for you're elaboration, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #16

I'm sure you knew this already. betsuni Aug 2020 #43

Nope, I didn't know the details, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #45

thats not true SiliconValley_Dem Aug 2020 #48

Thanks for the added info, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #71

They are exactly what is expected from a capitalistic society. unitedwethrive Aug 2020 #10

Ok, this helps too, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #12

I have worked with the pharmaceutical industry for more than 3 decades. NNadir Aug 2020 #17

Talking down to my moral inferiors? AmyStrange Aug 2020 #18

Let's not pretend that your question wasn't loaded, OK? NNadir Aug 2020 #19

Believe what you want, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #20

Here's why you're perceptions are off... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #21

Were that the case, you'd be researching relevant and peer-reviewed sources. LanternWaste Aug 2020 #72

You're wrong AmyStrange Aug 2020 #74

You mean Shkreli? Pharma bro? moondust Aug 2020 #22

I heard it was because they can, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #23

I don't think ANY of them are altruistic Luciferous Aug 2020 #24

Come on, there must be at least one or two, or... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #26

they exist to turn a profit for their shareholders spanone Aug 2020 #25

That's what other people have said, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #27

Several of the scientists and their other employees... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #28

2,000 dollars!!! AmyStrange Aug 2020 #29

That was the cost nearly a decade ago. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #30

Wow! AmyStrange Aug 2020 #31

The FDA approval process is pretty long and costly sometimes. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #32

Wait a minute. Can't they write all that off... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #33

I always thought those costs were the burden of the companies... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #34

I don't know if I am right or not... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #35

Get some good rest! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #36

I'll try, and take care of yourself also... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #37

You too! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #38

Perhaps the scientists at Genentech, rather than be thought greedy, shouldn't have done... NNadir Aug 2020 #42

Thanks for the info, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #44

Let me understand this question... NNadir Aug 2020 #50

I DO understand that drug companies want to make money, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #54

"Let's say it costs $1,000,000..." NNadir Aug 2020 #55

Thank you, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #59

If it costs $1 billion dollars to develop a drug - a common and reasonable figure - you need... NNadir Aug 2020 #62

You make a good case, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #63

Google is your friend. Here's a list of 31 pharmaceutical companies in danger of bankruptcy in 2020 NNadir Aug 2020 #66

Hmm, If companies are losing money... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #70

Let's see. Should we characterize all of us by Rod Blagojevich and Dan Rostenkowski because... NNadir Aug 2020 #73

What the hell dude... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #75

It's Part Of SG&A In Most Cases ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #53

I'm sure that you're right... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #58

The Cost To Make That One Pill... ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #67

I agree, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #69

I'm glad things worked out, but... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #49

I don't understand the hostility. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #65

Check your in-box AmyStrange Aug 2020 #68

The more disease there is, the more they make. gulliver Aug 2020 #39

I can see that with drugs... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #57

With all due respect..... liberaltrucker Aug 2020 #40

No respect needed... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #46

No way RANDYWILDMAN Aug 2020 #41

I didn't know this... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #47

Oh brother. NurseJackie Aug 2020 #51

What's your opinion on the Master Bates discussion here? AmyStrange Aug 2020 #56

No way in hell! nt Raine Aug 2020 #52

I'll take that as an emphatic no, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #64

Is Bloomberg a legitimate source here? AmyStrange Aug 2020 #60

I'm having a problem finding the cost for FDA approval... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #61