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Response to Fumesucker (Reply #35)

He's free to believe whatever he wants. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #1
Did he really "discovered science", or... Tempest Jan 2013 #2
The classic first response. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #5
Follow the money Fumesucker Jan 2013 #7
Wow. Just as the idiots say about the climate scientists. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #9
Do you fully support the way Monsanto is genetically modifying food organisms? Fumesucker Jan 2013 #10
"the way".... business or science? Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #18
What's actually happening on the ground so to speak with Monsanto modified organisms. Fumesucker Jan 2013 #20
No problem with the science. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #22
That wasn't what I asked Fumesucker Jan 2013 #29
Ah. As I suspected. This is a social/economic complaint. Not scientific. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #34
Ah. As I suspected. You support Monsanto, not the human race. Fumesucker Jan 2013 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #72
Do those blinders make you less nervous in traffic? appal_jack Jan 2013 #55
! Berlum Jan 2013 #73
Ain't that the truth. nt raouldukelives Jan 2013 #56
Lives saved by GMO's? Are you kidding? Anything & everything that Monsato claims KittyWampus Jan 2013 #32
As a small organic farmer, for me its BUSINESS and SCIENCE riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #37
There are other sources of seeds. Lots more. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #38
Of course there are, but Monsanto goes after ANYONE they want, regardless riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #46
Their objective is to be the owner of all food produced 2naSalit Jan 2013 #102
Oh good, could you answer a few questions for me? RomneyLies Jan 2013 #19
Do you only eat food that you have 100% knowledge of the chemical processes ... Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #21
Well, I know people have been eating unmodified versions of the foods I eat for centuries RomneyLies Jan 2013 #23
all based on fear? Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #25
No, on rationality RomneyLies Jan 2013 #26
Fine, but no need to fear them. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #30
And you have nothing conclusive to offer RomneyLies Jan 2013 #33
I certainly haven't said that, I think there is immense potential for good in GM Fumesucker Jan 2013 #45
I think the catastrophe is already in the works with GMO Salmon RomneyLies Jan 2013 #85
Do you understand horizontal gene transfer? NickB79 Jan 2013 #66
Your last statement is absurd. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #68
Most people who oppose GMOs lump hybrids into that pool. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #71
I certainly don't! RomneyLies Jan 2013 #81
Great post. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #83
Here's an AWESOME hybrid I intend to grow this season RomneyLies Jan 2013 #86
you going to respond to post #71? snooper2 Jan 2013 #74
Pushy. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #82
People with food allergies have good reason to be leery of GMO's, till the producers can identify pnwmom Jan 2013 #48
I have no argument with identifying food as containing GMOs. None. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #52
Toxicologist here who specialized in plant toxins Drahthaardogs Jan 2013 #50
... Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #53
What do you think about labeling? The producers are fighting this. n/t pnwmom Jan 2013 #60
I have no issue with requiring labeling, but lets get real here... Drahthaardogs Jan 2013 #79
Hey Jackass, ever hear of a lobbyist? n/t Tempest Jan 2013 #14
Straight for the insults without even a preamble? d Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #17
Let him be a guinea pig then marions ghost Jan 2013 #3
"I discovered science, and in the process I hope I became a better environmentalist." Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #4
You want the most BASIC reason to oppose GMO's? Our food supply needs diversity for survival. GMO's KittyWampus Jan 2013 #24
Oy. Where did you learn all that stuff? Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #27
The main reason for GMO corn and soy beans is resistence to Roundup. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #31
Yeah, I agree with that, but ... Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #36
Oh I understand completely what's going on with GMOs. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #41
ok Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #43
BTW, the unrelated upside is also health related RomneyLies Jan 2013 #51
If GMO were actually being used to better mankind rather than wring every last drop of profit Fumesucker Jan 2013 #6
Look at all the farmers they're suing for cross pollination. Tempest Jan 2013 #13
I'm an environmental activist and I don't necessarily disagree with GMO's JaneyVee Jan 2013 #8
THIS^^ Canuckistanian Jan 2013 #15
+1 HiPointDem Jan 2013 #49
+666 green for victory Jan 2013 #58
Well, it might be because large numbers of baseless objections are a pain in the ass. sibelian Jan 2013 #96
+1 nt Live and Learn Jan 2013 #39
+ 1000 loyalsister Jan 2013 #92
GM food should NOT be offered to those who are desperate Canuckistanian Jan 2013 #101
End all organism and seed patents and close all present and future legislation. NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #11
Then there would be zero incentive for anyone to develop any new plants Major Nikon Jan 2013 #28
Disagree. Governments can fund research, and philanthopic organizations. NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #40
They already do Major Nikon Jan 2013 #59
The Incentive strawman is a big rightwing talking point Lordquinton Jan 2013 #62
So other than profit, what's the incentive for developing a better hybrid tea rose? Major Nikon Jan 2013 #64
I did take it to the extreme Lordquinton Jan 2013 #90
I think most are motivated by profit Major Nikon Jan 2013 #93
The original design of patents forbid patenting life Lordquinton Jan 2013 #94
Part of what you alluded to is what I mentioned regarding lobbying Major Nikon Jan 2013 #95
So it's the farmer's fault? Lordquinton Jan 2013 #100
You completely misrepresented what I wrote Major Nikon Jan 2013 #104
And you completely ignored all my questions Lordquinton Jan 2013 #105
Touche! Correct on all counts. NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #77
POTD Champion Jack Jan 2013 #44
He holds a degree in history and politics from the University of Edinburgh. lunasun Jan 2013 #12
Then no one should have listened to him in the first place. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #42
Run and Hide, my friend. Run and Hide (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #16
People don't require GMOs to have a healthy nutritious diet of their own choosing. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #47
As a species, we have made a choice jberryhill Jan 2013 #54
Great, thoughtful post. nt Union Scribe Jan 2013 #61
Attention Mark Lynas: GFY- it's the new GMO green for victory Jan 2013 #57
Kudzu was going to save the South stultusporcos Jan 2013 #63
Let's see what happens to his lifestyle over the next few years... Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #65
The Google doesn't back up Mark Lynas claim ... GeorgeGist Jan 2013 #67
You mean he's lying? Who'd a thunk it. Berlum Jan 2013 #84
Bookmarked, thanks. Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #69
well then, eat some nightshade and let us know how it works out for you. ret5hd Jan 2013 #76
That contains a chemical that is harmful, the DNA itself is not Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #88
Exactly...but WHAT is it in the plant that CODES for those chemicals? ret5hd Jan 2013 #99
The same thing that codes for gills and snouts Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #103
"Science" really? n2doc Jan 2013 #70
Climate change will soon begin to affect food production to a degree we can't ignore. randome Jan 2013 #75
The Effect of Glyphosate on Potential Pathogens and Beneficial Members of Poultry Microbiota In Vitr dkf Jan 2013 #78
I'm an environmentalist and an academic ecologist-- and I agree with the OP.... mike_c Jan 2013 #80
The problem with GMOs is, and has always been, that we don't know what what will happen Taverner Jan 2013 #87
The problem with GMOs is that they're patented. joshcryer Jan 2013 #89
That too nt Taverner Jan 2013 #91
apologies to the scientists in this thread- MONSANTO IS EVIL AND GMO's are an INSIDIOUS DANGER!!! farminator3000 Jan 2013 #97
EEEEEEVIL, i say! monsanto is the king! farminator3000 Jan 2013 #98
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