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How Cats Control You with a Parasite - Toxoplasmosis and Its Effects | |
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ScrumpTheTexan
Forum Administrator  User ID: 2691183 United States01/20/2012 05:15 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Another thing that it does in rodents is to make them fearless... around cats.  I am a Christian. Christian does not equal doormat or pushover "I Have Sworn upon the Altar of God... Eternal Hostility against every form of Tyranny over the mind of man." -Thomas Jefferson, Sep. 23, 1800  The Election of Donald John Trump: [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] For previous Newsletters, click 'Scrump's News Letters' @ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
| Rastpuin User ID: 2803166 United States01/20/2012 05:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Toxicplasmosis is what makes liberals liberal. They do have a sickness, it's physical, and it comes from cats and each other. What we need in the world, is a vaccine for this organism, and liberalism will die out. Liberalism = American Democrats (mostly left) Socialism (in general) Communists (but not Anarchists, those guys aren't sick) |
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| Anonymous Coward 01/20/2012 05:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Another thing that it does in rodents is to make them fearless... around cats. Quoting: ScrumpTheTexan EXACTLY. You get it man. It makes them fearless SO THAT THEY WILL BE EATEN AND THE PARASITE WILL BE CONSUMED AGAIN BY THE CAT (so it can reproduce)!!! This is verified FACT. So what the fuck?!?! What is the purpose behind all this? In my opinion, there's got to be a reason. Folks, we have blown this whole cat thing WIDE THE FUCK OPEN. |
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| ScrumpTheTexan
Forum Administrator User ID: 2691183 United States01/20/2012 05:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Another thing that it does in rodents is to make them fearless... around cats. Quoting: ScrumpTheTexan EXACTLY. You get it man. It makes them fearless SO THAT THEY WILL BE EATEN AND THE PARASITE WILL BE CONSUMED AGAIN BY THE CAT (so it can reproduce)!!! This is verified FACT. So what the fuck?!?! What is the purpose behind all this? In my opinion, there's got to be a reason. Folks, we have blown this whole cat thing WIDE THE FUCK OPEN. :wordcat: Zombie parasites are freaky... There's a wasp that inserts it's larvae into spiders... the spiders then stop building webs & build a cocoon for the *future* adult wasp... which will kill the spider after. Tons of em like that here: [link to discovermagazine.com]  I am a Christian. Christian does not equal doormat or pushover "I Have Sworn upon the Altar of God... Eternal Hostility against every form of Tyranny over the mind of man." -Thomas Jefferson, Sep. 23, 1800 The Election of Donald John Trump: [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] For previous Newsletters, click 'Scrump's News Letters' @ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
| Omni Vegan Loveseed
User ID: 2119116 United States01/20/2012 05:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | He's evil.. Tellin us to stay away from teh kittees n shit  John works 40 hours a week at a factory job. His rate of pay is $12.00 per hour. This week he worked an additional 3.5 hours of overtime for which he is paid $18.00 per hour. If he stops at the bar on the way home and drinks up 40% of his paycheck, how long until his wife piles all his shit up on the sidewalk? |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1711362  Canada01/20/2012 05:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | There are species of lice that only live on the human body. There's even two of them, because the lice that wants to live on your head are a different species from the ones that want to live between your legs. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 300884 This just tells us NATURE ABHORS VACUUM, as they used to say. Every viable niche is soon occupied by some lifeform. Even the really stupid niches. The niche of "exploiting the fact humans find cats cute, and will easily get one if nudged just a little bit" couldn't stay unoccupied for long; some parasitic critter just had to claim it as its own. My personal favorite example of nature filling silly niches is the tiny eco-system that exists in old books. The "book lice" eat the black letters, and other critters who also live between the pages survive by hunting the book lice. Holy crap! I love books. Not anymore I guess.  |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 9059780 United Kingdom01/20/2012 05:28 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "To Summarize: Toxoplasmosis is a life-long parasitical infection. Symptoms can reoccur throughout the life of the host and have physical and psychological effects. And who knows what the fuck else." You forgot to mention that 99.9% of people will never have any other symptoms during their lifetime, after initial infection. This rarely causes any problems in humans beyond mild flu-like symptoms, and the biggest source of infection in many countries is not cats, but handling of raw meat. Stop trying to create panic. |
| silly pussy User ID: 1159683  New Zealand01/20/2012 05:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward 01/20/2012 05:34 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | GO FUCK YOURSELF, IDIOT SHILL. OR AT LEAST READ THE WHOLE MOTHERFUCKING THREAD FIRST, YOU LAZY WORTHLESS FUCKING MAGGOT. :flipoffnan::flipoffnan::flipoffnan: The physical/mental effects of toxoplasmosis are GENERALLY not a big deal, in my opinion... Quoting: Mister Obvious IT MAKES YOU LOOK FUCKING STUPID. |
| ScrumpTheTexan
Forum Administrator User ID: 2691183 United States01/20/2012 05:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Never underestimate the common housecat... never.  I am a Christian. Christian does not equal doormat or pushover "I Have Sworn upon the Altar of God... Eternal Hostility against every form of Tyranny over the mind of man." -Thomas Jefferson, Sep. 23, 1800 The Election of Donald John Trump: [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] For previous Newsletters, click 'Scrump's News Letters' @ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 9190474  Germany01/20/2012 05:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | As far as i know it mostly affects small mammals like mice and rats, it removes fear of the enemy. So for small mammals it´s easier to be prey for Cats. But i also heard Humans that are affected take more risks aswell, in thinks like driveing etc. they usally drive faster and more agressive. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 998486 United States01/20/2012 05:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My father was living alone so my sister got him a cat from the humane society. His name was mercury and he quickly became the boss. Well to make a long story short, he acquired another cat as did I and my mother and also one of my uncles. We all had canines throughout are lives and never even considered cats till Mercury arrived. |
| LaniJane
User ID: 9201887 United States01/20/2012 05:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | SO WHAT?!? Some of you people are completely and totally missing the point on this one. I guess you're not infected with toxoplasmosis, or it might actually click with you. I'm gonna start a club. You're not invited! Can I join your club? I was diagnosed 20 years ago. Just like you wrote, a mandibular lymph node swelled, I had symptoms like mono. After a 10 day anti-biotic regimen I've been asymptomatic (or so I thought) ever since. It could explain why I'm tired all the time... "There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls." ~ George Carlin |
| ScrumpTheTexan
Forum Administrator User ID: 2691183 United States01/20/2012 05:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My father was living alone so my sister got him a cat from the humane society. His name was mercury and he quickly became the boss. Well to make a long story short, he acquired another cat as did I and my mother and also one of my uncles. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 998486 We all had canines throughout are lives and never even considered cats till Mercury arrived. I am a Christian. Christian does not equal doormat or pushover "I Have Sworn upon the Altar of God... Eternal Hostility against every form of Tyranny over the mind of man." -Thomas Jefferson, Sep. 23, 1800 The Election of Donald John Trump: [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] For previous Newsletters, click 'Scrump's News Letters' @ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 4129627 United States01/20/2012 05:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | However ~ when I was in the 7th grade, I did have to have a lymph node removed. Everybody was worried it was Hodgkins ~ but, it turned out to be Cat Scratch Fever! LoL When the Dr. told me that ~ I thought he was joking! I'd only ever heard the Ted Nugent song & didn't know it was a real disease   |
| LaniJane
User ID: 9201887 United States01/20/2012 06:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I Love my cats!! Quoting: SeekingWisdom However ~ when I was in the 7th grade, I did have to have a lymph node removed. Everybody was worried it was Hodgkins ~ but, it turned out to be Cat Scratch Fever! LoL When the Dr. told me that ~ I thought he was joking! I'd only ever heard the Ted Nugent song & didn't know it was a real disease  "There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls." ~ George Carlin |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 4129627 United States01/20/2012 06:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I Love my cats!! Quoting: SeekingWisdom However ~ when I was in the 7th grade, I did have to have a lymph node removed. Everybody was worried it was Hodgkins ~ but, it turned out to be Cat Scratch Fever! LoL When the Dr. told me that ~ I thought he was joking! I'd only ever heard the Ted Nugent song & didn't know it was a real disease LoL! Cute Kitty! |
| Anonymous Coward 01/20/2012 06:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Can I join your club? I was diagnosed 20 years ago. Just like you wrote, a mandibular lymph node swelled, I had symptoms like mono. After a 10 day anti-biotic regimen I've been asymptomatic (or so I thought) ever since. It could explain why I'm tired all the time... Quoting: LaniJane Very interesting re: the submandibular node... this is where it's always effected me as well!!! Thanks for your story and further verification. I Love my cats!! Quoting: SeekingWisdom However ~ when I was in the 7th grade, I did have to have a lymph node removed. Everybody was worried it was Hodgkins ~ but, it turned out to be Cat Scratch Fever! LoL When the Dr. told me that ~ I thought he was joking! I'd only ever heard the Ted Nugent song & didn't know it was a real disease Thanks for this post... wonder why cats are so savage toward our lymph nodes? What have our lymph nodes ever done to them??  |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 4129627 United States01/20/2012 06:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Can I join your club? I was diagnosed 20 years ago. Just like you wrote, a mandibular lymph node swelled, I had symptoms like mono. After a 10 day anti-biotic regimen I've been asymptomatic (or so I thought) ever since. It could explain why I'm tired all the time... Quoting: LaniJane Very interesting re: the submandibular node... this is where it's always effected me as well!!! Thanks for your story and further verification. I Love my cats!! Quoting: SeekingWisdom However ~ when I was in the 7th grade, I did have to have a lymph node removed. Everybody was worried it was Hodgkins ~ but, it turned out to be Cat Scratch Fever! LoL When the Dr. told me that ~ I thought he was joking! I'd only ever heard the Ted Nugent song & didn't know it was a real disease Thanks for this post... wonder why cats are so savage toward our lymph nodes? What have our lymph nodes ever done to them?? I should say ~ mine was submandibular as well ~ looked like I had a golf ball under my chin :( The doc explained that the bacteria from scratching around in the litterbox transfers from their claws to our skin & since lymph nodes are our filters & major line of defense ~ voila! STILL Love my cats though! :) I should post pics of them  |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1470741 United States01/20/2012 06:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You can identify toxoplasmosis victims by their rabid liberalism. You say that's crazy? Then why do most rabid liberals insist on housing complexes for cats, yet allow homeless people on the street? Cats are nasty creatures that shit in your house and yet you love them. If your child shit in a box in your house you would scold them. Why? The toxoplasmosis is controlling you. |
| Circuit Breaker
User ID: 1332648 United States01/20/2012 06:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward 01/20/2012 06:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Grew up with cats, have two cats now - never had any problems with toxoplasmosis. Not once. Quoting: Circuit Breaker I know you from way back CB... You're definitely not the type to let this into your psyche... But then again, if your cat has ever been an 'outside cat', and if you've ever cleaned a litter box... Then chances are, you're just in denial, buddy... And that's okay. That means it's working... Really. There's nothing to be scared of. Surrender yourself... It will all be okay. :1outof5: |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 9204325 Germany01/20/2012 06:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A pertient question: What the fuck is REALLY up with cats?? Did the Egyptians (worshipped cats) know something we clearly haven't fully caught onto yet? Is anyone else freaked out and slightly disturbed right now? Thoughts? Interesting thread, OP. 5 stars and PIN suggestion for bringing this up again. Sounds like the toxoplasmode parasite is mind controlling and might have been used in this sense in ancient Egypt. Like they use fluoride in the water supply now to keep the masses under control. The Governments must know the effects of toxoplasmose gondii and they serve their aims. Ever wondered why we have to pay taxes for dogs, but no for cats (in Germany ) and why cats are allowed to enter every property and you can't do anything against it, but dogs arent't? Why there is no legal action possible against cat owners who let their cats do and kill whatever they want, even protected species? |
| Mindlouka
User ID: 9203807  Portugal01/20/2012 06:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Good for the parasite because I will not stop adopting cats! I LOVE CATS. Just adopt one more kittie 2 weeks ago hehehehe And it's not only the cats transmiting the disease!!!! "Transmission may occur through: Ingestion of raw or partly cooked meat, especially pork, lamb, or venison containing Toxoplasma cysts. Infection prevalence in countries where undercooked meat is traditionally eaten has been related to this transmission method. Tissue cysts may also be ingested during hand-to-mouth contact after handling undercooked meat, or from using knives, utensils, or cutting boards contaminated by raw meat.[16] Ingestion of contaminated cat feces. This can occur through hand-to-mouth contact following gardening, cleaning a cat's litter box, contact with children's sandpits, or touching a leach, and can survive in the environment for over a year.[17] Cats excrete the pathogen in their feces for a number of weeks after contracting the disease, generally by eating an infected rodent. Even then, cat faeces are not generally contagious for the first day or two after excretion, after which the cyst 'ripens' and becomes potentially pathogenic.[18]" [link to en.wikipedia.org] |
