Farmers vs. Monsanto (Obama, lobbyist, lobby, rating)

[AuDiBelle]

On January 31, family farmers will take part in the first phase of a court case filed to protect farmers from genetic trespass by Monsanto’s GMO seed, which contaminates organic and non-GMO farmer’s crops and opens them up to abusive lawsuits. In the past two decades, Monsanto’s seed monopoly has grown so powerful that they control the genetics of nearly 90% of five major commodity crops including corn, soybeans, cotton, canola and sugar beets.

In many cases farmers are forced to stop growing certain crops to avoid genetic contamination and potential lawsuits. Between 1997 and 2010, Monsanto admits to filing 144 lawsuits against America’s family farmers, while settling another 700 out of court for undisclosed amounts. Due to these aggressive lawsuits, Monsanto has created an atmosphere of fear in rural America and driven dozens of farmers into bankruptcy

Food Democracy Now | Stand up: Family Farmers vs. Monsanto

And just who did Obama appoint as Food Safety Czar? That's right, Michael Taylor, Monsanto's Chief lobbyist and VP. Cozy relationship with the fox guarding the hen house. Jeffrey Smith: You're Appointing Who? Please Obama, Say It's Not So!

[Skinny Puppy]

Originally Posted by whatyousay

Food Democracy Now | Stand up: Family Farmers vs. Monsanto

And just who did Obama appoint as Food Safety Czar? That's right, Michael Taylor, Monsanto's Chief lobbyist and VP. Cozy relationship with the fox guarding the hen house. Jeffrey Smith: You're Appointing Who? Please Obama, Say It's Not So!

Corporate America controls the government, what else is new.

[AuDiBelle]

Originally Posted by Skinny Puppy

Corporate America controls the government, what else is new.

And he who controls the food supply rules the world. Scary thought.

[lifelongMOgal]

This is not Obama's first cabinet appointee from Monsanto. Look at the FDA.

http://www.truthalliance.net/Archive...fety-Czar.aspx

Monsanto petition tells Obama: ‘Cease FDA ties to Monsanto’ - BlogPost - The Washington Post

[Skinny Puppy]

Originally Posted by whatyousay

And he who controls the food supply rules the world. Scary thought.

Remember the golden rule, he who holds the gold makes the rules.

[calipoppy]

Originally Posted by whatyousay

Food Democracy Now | Stand up: Family Farmers vs. Monsanto

And just who did Obama appoint as Food Safety Czar? That's right, Michael Taylor, Monsanto's Chief lobbyist and VP. Cozy relationship with the fox guarding the hen house. Jeffrey Smith: You're Appointing Who? Please Obama, Say It's Not So!

FYI Monsanto (sadly) straddles both sides of the aisle.

[AuDiBelle]

Originally Posted by calipoppy

FYI Monsanto (sadly) straddles both sides of the aisle.

No doubt they do. It's still disturbing that Monsanto is infiltrating our government with such ease.

[Skinny Puppy]

Originally Posted by whatyousay

No doubt they do. It's still disturbing that Monsanto is infiltrating our government with such ease.

Corporations influence the government?? Really, I am completely shocked.

[Dolphinswink]

Two excellent places to keep up to date on this issue:

Organic Consumers Association

And if you are on Facebook, Millions Against Monsanto

There are some victories against Monsanto, but not enough. Hopefully the tide is turning.

[zthatzmanz28]

And now we see just how devastating monsanto's push to sell round up and soon to be released 2,4-D into agriculture.

Is Monsanto's Weedkiller Compromising The Fertility Of The Soil?