
02-15-2012, 07:03 PM
|
|
|
Location: Land of debt and Corruption
7,545 posts, read 8,033,333 times
Reputation: 2887
|
|
Quote:
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!
|

02-15-2012, 07:04 PM
|
|
|
3,498 posts, read 2,122,230 times
Reputation: 646
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by whatyousay
|
Corporate America controls the government, what else is new.
|

02-15-2012, 07:08 PM
|
|
|
Location: Land of debt and Corruption
7,545 posts, read 8,033,333 times
Reputation: 2887
|
|
Quote:
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.
|

02-15-2012, 07:16 PM
|
|
|
29,984 posts, read 41,496,367 times
Reputation: 12817
|
|
|

02-15-2012, 07:18 PM
|
|
|
3,498 posts, read 2,122,230 times
Reputation: 646
|
|
Quote:
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.
|

02-15-2012, 07:19 PM
|
|
|
Location: La lune et les étoiles
18,261 posts, read 21,685,312 times
Reputation: 19593
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by whatyousay
|
FYI Monsanto (sadly) straddles both sides of the aisle.
|

02-15-2012, 07:29 PM
|
|
|
Location: Land of debt and Corruption
7,545 posts, read 8,033,333 times
Reputation: 2887
|
|
Quote:
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.
|

02-15-2012, 07:32 PM
|
|
|
3,498 posts, read 2,122,230 times
Reputation: 646
|
|
Quote:
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.
|

02-15-2012, 07:33 PM
|
|
|
90 posts, read 172,347 times
Reputation: 106
|
|
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.
|

03-09-2012, 03:06 AM
|
|
|
Location: On the brink of WWIII
21,090 posts, read 27,661,232 times
Reputation: 7812
|
|
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?
|
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|