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All the food they've ever eaten, that their parents ate, that their grandparents ate, was genetically modified, it's obvious..
>> Since the acts passing, more than 250,000 people have signed a petition opposing the provision and a rally, consisting largely of farmers organized by the Food Democracy Now network, protested outside the White House Wednesday. Not only has anger been directed at the Monsanto Protection Acts content, but the way in which the provision was passed through Congress without appropriate review by the Agricultural or Judiciary Committees. The biotech rider instead was introduced anonymously as the larger bill progressed little wonder food activists are accusing lobbyists and Congress members of backroom dealings.
The Food Democracy Now and the Center for Food are directing blame at the Senate Appropriations Committee and its chairman, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. According to reports, many members of Congress were apparently unaware that the Monsanto Protection Act even existed within the spending bill, HR 933; they voted in order to avert a government shutdown.
It sets a terrible precedent, noted the International Business Times. Though it will only remain in effect for six months until the government finds another way to fund its operations, the message it sends is that corporations can get around consumer safety protections if they get Congress on their side. Furthermore, it sets a precedent that suggests that court challenges are a privilege, not a right. >>
Disclaimer for Windbag and other 'emerging' readers of English: I did not write this; it's a quote. Emphasis added.
Idiots! This is American Capitalism at it's best. Corporate America has used Congress before and more importantly they have great influence on many a state legislature. They have bought a considerable part of the GOP. But most Republican voters will get caught up in the hysteria they will vote against their own interests most every time.
If a company has a totally safe and healthy GMO product, there is still a vocal portion of the population who will declare it unsafe and possibly evil.
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are trying to save the bees, whatever will we do if they succeed?
>> Since the acts passing, more than 250,000 people have signed a petition opposing the provision and a rally, consisting largely of farmers organized by the Food Democracy Now network, protested outside the White House Wednesday. Not only has anger been directed at the Monsanto Protection Acts content, but the way in which the provision was passed through Congress without appropriate review by the Agricultural or Judiciary Committees. The biotech rider instead was introduced anonymously as the larger bill progressed little wonder food activists are accusing lobbyists and Congress members of backroom dealings.
The Food Democracy Now and the Center for Food are directing blame at the Senate Appropriations Committee and its chairman, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. According to reports, many members of Congress were apparently unaware that the Monsanto Protection Act even existed within the spending bill, HR 933; they voted in order to avert a government shutdown.
It sets a terrible precedent, noted the International Business Times. Though it will only remain in effect for six months until the government finds another way to fund its operations, the message it sends is that corporations can get around consumer safety protections if they get Congress on their side. Furthermore, it sets a precedent that suggests that court challenges are a privilege, not a right. >>
Disclaimer for Windbag and other 'emerging' readers of English: I did not write this; it's a quote. Emphasis added.
"it sends is that corporations can get around consumer safety protections if they get Congress on their side."
Obama sells out U.S. citizens by signing Monsanto Protection Act into law
For those that are new to this situation, the Monsanto Protection Act is the name given to what's known as a legislative rider that was inserted into the Senate Continuing Resolution spending bill.
Using the deceptive title of Farmer Assurance Provision, Section 735 of this bill actually grants Monsanto immunity from federal courts pending the review of any GM crop that is thought to be dangerous.
Under the section, courts would be helpless to stop Monsanto from continuing to plant GMO crops that are thought -- even by the US government -- to be a danger to human health or our cherised environment
Obama sells out U.S. citizens by signing Monsanto Protection Act into law - Dallas healthy living | Examiner.com
It amazes me that this was placed in the Senate Continuing Resolution spending bill.
It also amazes me that at least one government fool thought it was a good idea to exempt a corporation from any legal action in the future for a potentially deadly crop.
Welcome to Corporate Capitalism. This kind of thing is nothing new. Look at Google, Microsoft, Disney, ..............................
Look at Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms
So now Meister joins the left wing fringe on this issue?
Cool!
Sadly, this would have happened even if Romney were elected. Corporations like Monsanto have paid for our politicians a long time ago.
Perhaps our politicians should start reading the damn bills from start to finish. I thought they would have learned that from the healthcare bill. I guess it's asking too much for them to do their damn jobs. Maybe we aren't paying them enough to do it right.Top Senator Apologizes for Monsanto Protection Act
Anthony Gucciardi Prison Planet.com April 2, 2013
Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland has released a public statement apologizing to the public for the passing of the Monsanto Protection Act, stating that the legislation was buried deep within a government spending bill that was required to prevent a government shutdown.
Read more @ Prison Planet.com » Top Senator Apologizes for Monsanto Protection Act
Well, while I don't agree with the furor, it'll be interesting to see if anything gets done.
Perhaps our politicians should start reading the damn bills from start to finish. I thought they would have learned that from the healthcare bill. I guess it's asking too much for them to do their damn jobs. Maybe we aren't paying them enough to do it right.Top Senator Apologizes for Monsanto Protection Act
Anthony Gucciardi Prison Planet.com April 2, 2013
Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland has released a public statement apologizing to the public for the passing of the Monsanto Protection Act, stating that the legislation was buried deep within a government spending bill that was required to ‘prevent a government shutdown’.
Read more @ Prison Planet.com » Top Senator Apologizes for Monsanto Protection Act
Well, while I don't agree with the furor, it'll be interesting to see if anything gets done.
All the food they've ever eaten, that their parents ate, that their grandparents ate, was genetically modified, it's obvious..
Sorry, but at no time will a soybean mate with a fish to produce offspring. At no time will certain bacterias and petrochemicals EVER naturally become part of the genetic makeup of corn. Genetic hybridization between like & compatible species is COMPLETELY different.
If a company has a totally safe and healthy GMO product, there is still a vocal portion of the population who will declare it unsafe and possibly evil.
Do YOU want to eat food with built in pesticides and the ingredients that make up agent orange? Do YOU want to eat plants that have been DOUSED in Round-Up while growing because now the bugs are becoming immune? I most certainly don't. I try not to eat any GMO food. How much you want to bet that these have a direct correlation between the exploding obesity, diabetes, autism and ADHD disorders?
If a company has a totally safe and healthy GMO product, there is still a vocal portion of the population who will declare it unsafe and possibly evil.
Do YOU want to eat food with built in pesticides and the ingredients that make up agent orange? Do YOU want to eat plants that have been DOUSED in Round-Up while growing because now the bugs are becoming immune? I most certainly don't. I try not to eat any GMO food. How much you want to bet that these have a direct correlation between the exploding obesity, diabetes, autism and ADHD disorders?
All the food they've ever eaten, that their parents ate, that their grandparents ate, was genetically modified, it's obvious..
Sorry, but at no time will a soybean mate with a fish to produce offspring. At no time will certain bacterias and petrochemicals EVER naturally become part of the genetic makeup of corn. Genetic hybridization between like & compatible species is COMPLETELY different.
Sorry, but at no time will a soybean mate with a fish to produce offspring.
So what? Everything mankind has been growing has been genetically modified. Long before Monsanto existed.
Sorry, but at no time will a soybean mate with a fish to produce offspring. At no time will certain bacterias and petrochemicals EVER naturally become part of the genetic makeup of corn. Genetic hybridization between like & compatible species is COMPLETELY different.
Sorry, but at no time will a soybean mate with a fish to produce offspring.
So what? Everything mankind has been growing has been genetically modified. Long before Monsanto existed.
Yes and No
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Main articles: Genetic Engineering and Genetically modified organism
Genetically engineered plants are generated in a laboratory by altering their genetic makeup and are tested in the laboratory for desired qualities. This is usually done by adding one or more genes to a plant's genome using genetic engineering techniques. Most genetically modified plants are generated by the biolistic method (particle gun) or by Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated transformation.
Once satisfactory plants are produced, sufficient seeds are gathered, and the companies producing the seed need to apply for regulatory approval to field-test the seeds. If these field tests are successful, the company must seek regulatory approval for the crop to be marketed (see Regulation of the release of genetic modified organisms). Once that approval is obtained, the seeds are mass-produced, and sold to farmers. The farmers produce genetically modified crops, which also contain the inserted gene and its protein product. The farmers then sell their crops as commodities into the food supply market, in countries where such sales are permitted.
Genetically modified food - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sorry, but at no time will a soybean mate with a fish to produce offspring.
So what? Everything mankind has been growing has been genetically modified. Long before Monsanto existed.
Yes and No
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Main articles: Genetic Engineering and Genetically modified organism
Genetically engineered plants are generated in a laboratory by altering their genetic makeup and are tested in the laboratory for desired qualities. This is usually done by adding one or more genes to a plant's genome using genetic engineering techniques. Most genetically modified plants are generated by the biolistic method (particle gun) or by Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated transformation.
Once satisfactory plants are produced, sufficient seeds are gathered, and the companies producing the seed need to apply for regulatory approval to field-test the seeds. If these field tests are successful, the company must seek regulatory approval for the crop to be marketed (see Regulation of the release of genetic modified organisms). Once that approval is obtained, the seeds are mass-produced, and sold to farmers. The farmers produce genetically modified crops, which also contain the inserted gene and its protein product. The farmers then sell their crops as commodities into the food supply market, in countries where such sales are permitted.
Genetically modified food - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yes, I know how it works.
Yes and No
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Main articles: Genetic Engineering and Genetically modified organism
Genetically engineered plants are generated in a laboratory by altering their genetic makeup and are tested in the laboratory for desired qualities. This is usually done by adding one or more genes to a plant's genome using genetic engineering techniques. Most genetically modified plants are generated by the biolistic method (particle gun) or by Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated transformation.
Once satisfactory plants are produced, sufficient seeds are gathered, and the companies producing the seed need to apply for regulatory approval to field-test the seeds. If these field tests are successful, the company must seek regulatory approval for the crop to be marketed (see Regulation of the release of genetic modified organisms). Once that approval is obtained, the seeds are mass-produced, and sold to farmers. The farmers produce genetically modified crops, which also contain the inserted gene and its protein product. The farmers then sell their crops as commodities into the food supply market, in countries where such sales are permitted.
Genetically modified food - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yes, I know how it works.
The essence of the legislation as far as I can understand is that Monsanto is not held responsible for what they release onto the public, they become untouchable legally..sweeeeet deal I'd say..
There was a time it seemed that individuals (corporations), bankers and politicians were held responsible for what they imposed on the American people, or, at least they weren't so blatant about shoving their power in our faces.
