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Monday 16 June 2014

Ellen Kramer: Homeopathy and Sceptics

Ellen Kramer, yet another flaming quack who blocked me so fast – before I even knew she existed, in fact – on Twitter that it made me extremely suspicious. And, it has to be said, when you see what she advertises it’s no bloody wonder she hides from critics. Advertising wonks are not renowned for having a conscience, but it takes a special kind of evil and/or stupid to push homeopathy as hard and as mendaciously as Kramer. And boyohboyohboy does she tout her wares, especially on Twitter.

Her speciality is selling worthless diplomas to the gullible. That shit doesn’t come cheap either: the least expensive one comes in at £225. It’s hard to work out exactly how much time this is supposed to take, but since it covers 3 modules of assorted homeofuckwittery I’m guessing it’s something like 3 or 4 weekends’ worth. The Licentiate Diploma in Homeopathy is claimed to take 3 years on a part-time basis (10 weekends over 10 months, covering 10 modules per level). Fees per level: £2500 if paid in full, or £2750 if paid in instalments...

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