posted March 28, 2013 09:50 AM            

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We just got word that despite past promises to promote GMO transparency, Obama signed HR 933, which contains the Monsanto Protection Act, into law. According to The Austin Chronicle, the measure protects genetically modified seeds from litigation by “allowing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to override judicial rulings and grant temporary permits for conventional farmers to plant and grow genetically modified crops while pending review.” Hence the “Monsanto Protection Act,” a name given by activists against biotech giants avoiding GMO labeling.

After Obama signed HR 933, and thus the provision, into law on Tuesday, many have argued that the biotech rider was purposefully slipped in as the larger bill progressed and thus, wasn’t given proper review by Judiciary Committees.

Prior to the measure, courts had the ability to suspend the farming of GMO crops in the face of health or environmental risks. “It sets a terrible precedent,” stated 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.”

It seems as if the pleas of more than 250,000 Americans who have since signed a petition asking the president to veto the measure, may fall of on deaf ears.

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And who, by the way, is in charge of the US Dept. of Agriculture? Obama appointee and Monsanto plant (pardon the pun) Tom Vilsack, of course.

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Among those reasons the report cites: Vilsack has repeatedly demonstrated a preference for large industrial farms and genetically modified crops;[21] as Iowa state governor, he originated the seed pre-emption bill in 2005, effectively blocking local communities from regulating where genetically engineered crops would be grown; additionally, Vilsack was the founder and former chair of the Governor's Biotechnology Partnership, and was named Governor of the Year by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, an industry lobbying group.

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So now, from what I gather, Tom is more powerful than all other judges in the land, when it comes to any ruling about the legality of planting Frankenseeds.

posted March 28, 2013 10:19 AM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
I always suspected he was in Monsanto's pocket. Obama is a real piece of work.

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They're all in Monsanto's pocket. Demo or Repub, it makes no difference. Six of one, half dozen of another.

posted March 28, 2013 10:50 AM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
I always suspected he was in Monsanto's pocket. Obama is a real piece of work.

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Anyone who can give Obama anything for himself i.e money, perks etc--that is who he is sold out to.

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posted March 28, 2013 11:08 AM            

One of many examples: Linda J Fisher. Monsanto's Vice President of Government Affairs and their DC rep 1995-2000. Appointed to the EPA by Bush Jr. She's a real sweetheart http://www2.dupont.com/corp/en-us/our-company/leadership/exec-leadership/fisher.html

posted March 28, 2013 12:12 PM            

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Originally posted by shura:
They're all in Monsanto's pocket. Demo or Repub, it makes no difference. Six of one, half dozen of another.

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posted March 28, 2013 12:49 PM            

And it is interesting that while most of obama's appointees have been stonewalled in confirmation by Congress, this lot just sail thru.

“Though it will only remain in effect for six months until the government finds another way to fund its operations, and the pushback is ramping up bigtime.

meanwhile russia among other countries has banned the import of american corn due to its high gmo content. market forces IN america are also working against the stealth.

and if you're not already, now is the time to GROW YOUR OWN and get to know your local farmers!

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posted March 28, 2013 01:21 PM            

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russia among other countries has banned the import of american corn due to its high gmo content. market forces IN america are also working against the stealth.

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meanwhile, back on the farm ... http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-21/corn-drop-seen-as-u-s-sows-most-s ince-1936-commodities.html

US corn, soy, and cotton crops have the highest gmo percentage. Hovers around 95%.

posted March 28, 2013 01:33 PM            

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and if you're not already, now is the time to GROW YOUR OWN and get to know your local farmers!

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Monsanto has infiltrated the home garden market as well
http://www.agardenforthehouse.com/2012/02/keep-monsanto-out-of-your-veggie-patch/

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posted March 28, 2013 02:37 PM            

wholefoods has gone straight to its providers to insist on complete labelling, by 2018, i suspect its customer base will push for a lot faster action!

russia and other countries WILL NOT BUY our corn exports anymore...bigtime market pressures are mounting against monsanto

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Originally posted by katatonic:
good info shura, thanks for posting it! meanwhile walmart (america's biggest food retailer!) is insisting on labels on gmo products, though it has no intention YET of removing them from the shelves...

wholefoods has gone straight to its providers to insist on complete labelling, by 2018, i suspect its customer base will push for a lot faster action!

russia and other countries WILL NOT BUY our corn exports anymore...bigtime market pressures are mounting against monsanto

we will get there. it takes a LONG time to turn a "ship" as big as the "state" of the usa!

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Big Corp will gladly label our food gmo/non-gmo just as soon as those labels are meaningless. We've been through this with 'organic.' Is an USDA labelled organic apple really organic as the avergae organic buying consumer would consider it? Not necessarily. As one example, organic apple producers are allowed to spray antibiotics. http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_27214.cfm

Big Corp's fight against gmo/non-gmo labels has already been lost. They have their collective finger in the dike, and they know it. Big Corp's current strategy is to circumvent labelling laws when possible, rewrite the laws when necessary.

When you're biting into an apple you believe to be organically grown, but Mosanto knows is not, both parties are happy. That's the longterm goal.

It's the Ministry of Plenty, Kat. Hungry?

posted March 28, 2013 06:45 PM            

To call this BUDGET BILL - which basically had to be passed or the govt shutdown would occur - the monsanto protection act is a big misconception. The protection was an earmark the president couldn't erase if he wanted to...

Once again mknsanto's buddies have pulled a fast one and there is no way we can know how rhe president or other members of congress feel about it.

posted March 28, 2013 07:21 PM            

The poor President is always constrained to play along with the evil games of Congress and their world-dominating corporate cohorts.

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Originally posted by katatonic:
I am more fortunate than most, my county is one of those who allow no gmo growing...we have the bees to prove it! Of course that doesn't go for stores but we do the best we can at present...and our organic growers are auper xonscientious having been tricked at times.

One very hopeful development has been the disintegration of gmo claims that their crops are hardier than real ones, they failed badly in the drought and heat these last two summers...

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posted March 28, 2013 07:55 PM            

And as i said, we have no way of knowing his feelings..that hardly merits your belligerent sarcasm, now does it?

If you consider that an endorsement, you are not being reasonable. The game they play is what it is .. one doesn't carry a hatchet to play baseball with.

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posted March 28, 2013 09:36 PM            

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Originally posted by Node:
The quadruple Taurus ...

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Good God!

posted March 28, 2013 10:07 PM            

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Originally posted by AcousticGod:
County , not country.

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Thank you. Oh wise one, who was self actualized at age 2.

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