Posted by ace on November 1, 2003, at 22:57:50
In reply to Re: David D. Burns Quack MD, posted by Dinah on November 1, 2003, at 5:16:23
> > > Ace, why are you asking to have these well known Qwacks as guests, on admim ?
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> > So I can try and disprove them! And I really want to know why they think like they do. For instance David burns made a comment to the liKe of 'I cure people of intense depression in 40 min session'- I really want to know what's behind that statement.
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> I'm guessing that would put Dr. Bob in an awkward position professionally, wouldn't you think? Asking someone to come here only to have us try to disprove him? That's sort of what happened last time, and I remember thinking I wouldn't blame Dr. Bob if he never asked another expert to come here.My reply contained an 'AND' ie " AND I really want to know why they think like they do"... I want to try to understand their claims in addition to tastefully putting forth my views which may be in antipodes with theirs.
If we tried to disprove these people, how would that put Dr. Bob in an akward position?- After all WE are the ones trying to disprove the guest.
They should thank Dr. Bob for more exposure- giving them a chance to tell their stories.And I am sure not all others on psycho-babble would try to disprove him/her- he/she would have some supporters.
And in plus- when I mentioned the two names (Breggin, Burns) Dr Bob seemed cool with the idea.
If these people are going around making such huge claims they should be questioned and made to prove such claims. Never have I seen this happen to any extensive level. And usually they are interviewed by journalists not patients.
Don't you agree that hearing/being questioned directly from patients would be better than reading an interview with them conducted by a journalist?
Ace
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