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I agree with you! GitRDun Mar 2013 #1
You do not become President of this country anymore w/o owing the corporate masters. Dustlawyer Mar 2013 #27
+1 Newest Reality Mar 2013 #34
This administration has appointed industry shills in almost everycase. xtraxritical Mar 2013 #121
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #239
Thanks for not flaming me, I'm glad I'm not completely alone here. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #300
I stand in solidarity with you too. truedelphi Apr 2013 #304
On the contrary. woo me with science Apr 2013 #305
Thank you. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #309
I've been told many times here on DU that...... Hotler Mar 2013 #133
It makes sense when you recognize the real goal here. woo me with science Mar 2013 #214
WORTHY OF ITS OWN THREAD Skittles Mar 2013 #226
It won't matter DollarBillHines Mar 2013 #237
I fear you are correct Skittles Mar 2013 #238
Part of the problem Mnpaul Mar 2013 #254
YES!!!!! Hotler Mar 2013 #229
We have a winner! blackspade Mar 2013 #258
Sad but true October Apr 2013 #282
+1 Marr Apr 2013 #323
It's not Obama's fault. It's a Republican plot woo me with science Mar 2013 #2
LOL, you nailed that one. I am waiting for the usual suspects to defend this. n-t Logical Mar 2013 #5
the subject of the Monsanto connected appointments generally is G_j Mar 2013 #11
Just read that post whatchamacallit Mar 2013 #32
Perfect. drokhole Mar 2013 #69
Yep. Same with "entitlement" "reforms". jsr Mar 2013 #78
I now consider myself a member of the Progressive Caucus and not a Democrat. xtraxritical Mar 2013 #122
... SidDithers Mar 2013 #129
You are correct the picture does have a mustache. xtraxritical Mar 2013 #135
I agree but I thought that he would get a place on the board of Monsanto and Chase emsimon33 Mar 2013 #177
You're probably righter than me. xtraxritical Mar 2013 #232
yup Skittles Mar 2013 #180
Believe it or not, that actually makes sense.....n/t AverageJoe90 Mar 2013 #189
LOL-- that's about it. Ever see those old models of the solar system, with the Earth in the middle? Marr Mar 2013 #247
That's exactly what I have been told over the past few days. The only way sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #262
Because edhopper Mar 2013 #3
K&R As if he wouldn't have signed a standalone Monsanto protection order... MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #4
Prosense will explain it to us shortly. n-t Logical Mar 2013 #6
I'll be along shortly ProSense Mar 2013 #16
Wow... SidDithers Mar 2013 #39
LOL, stalker. I value your opinion! n-t Logical Mar 2013 #47
If you sit at the "cool kids" table, you can get away with calling someone rhett o rick Mar 2013 #64
So you're cool with sending harassing PM's? ProSense Mar 2013 #80
"there is no need to be disingenuous", and there is no need to be rude. rhett o rick Mar 2013 #95
Hey ProSense Mar 2013 #98
Your cat fight is completely off topic and has no place here, go away with this stuff. xtraxritical Mar 2013 #123
No. You go away. n/t ProSense Mar 2013 #134
My god. The wit. The insight. Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #139
Wow, you're so on top of things! ProSense Mar 2013 #141
You think I should get down there where you are? Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #144
Typical. n/t ProSense Mar 2013 #148
Typical. t Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #157
Tell that to Logical.. he/she started this Cha Mar 2013 #149
LOL, it appears it needed started! n-t Logical Mar 2013 #172
Yeah, it seems DU doesn't really like stalkers afterall. Cha Mar 2013 #179
LOL, stalking. 2 messages. And not rude ones. Paranoid much? n-t Logical Mar 2013 #193
I disagree. Seems stalkers don't even know they're stalking. n/t Cha Mar 2013 #198
Wow, you disagree. What a shock. I will take it under consideration. n-t Logical Mar 2013 #199
You do that but you better stop the stalking. n/t Cha Mar 2013 #201
I will reply to any post I want. And send PMs when I want. Both fine. And you/her .... Logical Mar 2013 #202
Got it.. you have no intention of stopping your stalking behavior. n/t Cha Mar 2013 #205
I have no intention of stopping following the DU rules. Why is this hard for you? n-t Logical Mar 2013 #209
You started this by calling out a poster. Just apologize and end it. You can even delete your msg JaneyVee Mar 2013 #233
It's really not hard, all the huffy responses notwithstanding. woo me with science Apr 2013 #261
Bingo! n/t Wind Dancer Apr 2013 #314
I believe you can alert on PM's michigandem58 Mar 2013 #117
That e-mail had a question in it that you never answer, but everyone asks. bahrbearian Mar 2013 #150
It's an ProSense Mar 2013 #154
See, I am not the only one questioning your motives. Wonder what you are hiding. n-t Logical Mar 2013 #171
Wow, you thought your harassing PM was cleverly disguised? n/t ProSense Mar 2013 #175
LOL, harassing? One was asking you your motive. One was asking you to respond to.... Logical Mar 2013 #170
LOL! You can stalk someone and then have other DU'ers support your fucked up behavior=bullying KittyWampus Mar 2013 #103
I am against the double standard where some get away with being rude by rhett o rick Mar 2013 #165
Where do you have to sit when you're the stalker? And, no Cha Mar 2013 #145
If you read my posts you would know I dont condone stalking. That should be dealt with rhett o rick Mar 2013 #161
She didn't have to "rationalize" being righteous. It was Cha Mar 2013 #164
Prosense proves his case against you and anyone on DU should give a shit about YOUR OPINION? KittyWampus Mar 2013 #102
I enjoy reading the defense of any attack on Obama. Very creative. n-t Logical Mar 2013 #106
+1. Cat's out of the bag, now! grahamhgreen Mar 2013 #153
They almost did it, huh? woo me with science Mar 2013 #159
tell me what is going on, Woo Skittles Mar 2013 #184
Of course they would. woo me with science Mar 2013 #191
but what is their INCENTIVE to support this crap? Skittles Mar 2013 #200
Are there? woo me with science Mar 2013 #203
And now we get to the heart of the matter. WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2013 #213
HOWDY WHEN CRABS ROAR Skittles Mar 2013 #220
That's a long time and a long view. woo me with science Mar 2013 #244
I have always seen things way ahead of the pack Skittles Mar 2013 #221
Me too, and I don't like what I see coming. WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2013 #223
I am with you WCR Skittles Mar 2013 #225
+10000 woo me with science Mar 2013 #245
I was once approached my a major software producer Marr Mar 2013 #248
It's easier for some to follow a person than principles. nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #285
I understand the glamour over substance thing Skittles Apr 2013 #310
I believe it's a reality thing. They want to believe because they need to rhett o rick Apr 2013 #311
jury results: Whisp Mar 2013 #50
Awesome jury result... SidDithers Mar 2013 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author Scurrilous Jul 2013 #330
Alerting L0oniX Mar 2013 #118
OMG - that jury was totally slanted to the left! grahamhgreen Mar 2013 #155
You certainly have a Bobbie Jo Mar 2013 #61
Did DU loose it's ignore function when it changed to updated version? That would solve that for you. KittyWampus Mar 2013 #107
Response in wrong place?...nt SidDithers Mar 2013 #114
? Bobbie Jo Mar 2013 #116
Holy Crap! In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #76
The second one is really telling. MineralMan Mar 2013 #79
For every accusation of working for the WH treestar Mar 2013 #104
LOL, as if that isn't a regular accusation. Marr Mar 2013 #249
Come on Pro, keep it civil, we all know you work somewhere! And we still love ya, might disagree grahamhgreen Mar 2013 #152
Evidently, some people think they're clever. ProSense Mar 2013 #160
Dunning-Kruger Electric Monk Mar 2013 #241
Hubris. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #276
Irony Electric Monk Apr 2013 #278
Why do you think Obama has appointed Monsanto CEOs to positions of sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #263
And evidently some need you to explain Obama's appointments, as if you are the man himself Number23 Apr 2013 #269
I can't wait til your epiphany! grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #277
Dont hold your breath. nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #316
And let's treat that question seriously. woo me with science Mar 2013 #7
The truth is a frustrating problem Heather MC Mar 2013 #10
It is all about the money. AndyA Mar 2013 #13
+1 green for victory Mar 2013 #18
+1. nt awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #21
If you are saying the problem is larger than him, I would agree. nm rhett o rick Mar 2013 #41
Obama is temporary. The problem is much larger. woo me with science Mar 2013 #49
The problem is huge, it's a corporate controlled government. Autumn Mar 2013 #67
If God didn't want corporations and the upper 1/10th percent to own the government. Fuddnik Mar 2013 #130
AMEN MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #74
"It is a problem that is threatening to end our country as we know it." dreampunk Mar 2013 #88
You are exactly right. nt woo me with science Mar 2013 #124
+ My household (Except we still rant after our brains kick in!) truedelphi Mar 2013 #216
The majority is hooked on Dancing With the Stars and sports WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2013 #217
^^^+1^^^This^^^ progressoid Mar 2013 #228
Amen brother! GitRDun Mar 2013 #231
Well said. blackspade Mar 2013 #257
Well said. ronnie624 Apr 2013 #272
Well said. UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2013 #8
I've been beaten up too much by the... SylviaD Mar 2013 #9
Yes you are, and don't fall for the incessant commercials. woo me with science Mar 2013 #31
Excellent. Nailed it ! Thanks... russspeakeasy Mar 2013 #44
thank you for pointing this out Slit Skirt Mar 2013 #63
This is an outstanding post. woo me with science Apr 2013 #299
thank you Slit Skirt Apr 2013 #329
woo me... choie Mar 2013 #73
Woo me with science tiredtoo Mar 2013 #77
Thank you. n/t SylviaD Mar 2013 #125
Very well stated. WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2013 #219
Home run. blackspade Apr 2013 #260
Well said. nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #306
Don't let the bastards get you down pscot Mar 2013 #58
Thank you. n/t SylviaD Mar 2013 #126
... SidDithers Mar 2013 #62
...and those doing the beating up are getting known for it. L0oniX Mar 2013 #120
Thank you and I hope so. n/t SylviaD Mar 2013 #127
OP is now at the very top of the Greatest Page. woo me with science Apr 2013 #284
They snuck in and took those posts, nothing he could do. bahrbearian Mar 2013 #12
That is how I get. all my Jobs Heather MC Mar 2013 #20
he's just another go-along-to-get-along politico... KG Mar 2013 #14
The Director of NIFA is not Beachy. Article needs an update. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #15
k/r what would people here say if Romney appointed monsatan shills green for victory Mar 2013 #17
The final sentence in a book just popped in my head... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #23
!!! Octafish Mar 2013 #46
Obama nominated Elena Kagan to the US Supreme Court. Kagan ProSense Mar 2013 #19
You may view the writing as Silly, however what about the facts? Heather MC Mar 2013 #24
My comment is ProSense Mar 2013 #25
She defended them Court, was obviously on their payroll Heather MC Mar 2013 #35
No, she was solicitor general and was required to as part of her job. OKNancy Mar 2013 #84
Facts like that conveniently get left out by right-wing libertarian sources like Naturalnews... SidDithers Mar 2013 #86
A Solicitor General who has no power and was required to make the agruments that she did? AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #109
Note woo me with science Mar 2013 #33
Note: The point stands. The OP is silly as hell ProSense Mar 2013 #40
Post removed Post removed Mar 2013 #91
I made the point that the OP article is silly. ProSense Mar 2013 #105
I see the "group" got the OP author kicked out of the thread for doing nothing more than they do. nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #287
This thread is filled with marvelous examples woo me with science Apr 2013 #295
There seems to be a desperation involved. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #296
See post 31. woo me with science Apr 2013 #297
Yes excellent post. But I think it's more than that. Some live in a denial bubble. They dont want rhett o rick Apr 2013 #308
This one doesn't like facts. Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #138
I wouldn't work that hard bvar22 Mar 2013 #236
They must Jakes Progress Apr 2013 #326
Kagan sided with Rove Justice over Don Siegelman. Octafish Mar 2013 #51
Kagan participated in the death of the Miranda rule as the Solicitor General AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #115
Capitalism Cal Carpenter Mar 2013 #22
That is what I voted for CHANGE Heather MC Mar 2013 #30
And therein lies the rub Cal Carpenter Mar 2013 #55
Sadly most of us are all too trapped in the system Heather MC Mar 2013 #65
This is a really good answer I think. limpyhobbler Mar 2013 #90
+1 HiPointDem Mar 2013 #132
+1 woo me with science Apr 2013 #298
Exactly my thoughts... very well said.. mountain grammy Mar 2013 #57
I agree with you, Heather. Many are concerned. As if that matters. n/t truth2power Mar 2013 #26
He's fulfilling his promise to help the Middle Class MannyGoldstein Mar 2013 #28
Yes, ProSense Mar 2013 #37
Dazzle us with facts, ProSense... thanks! mountain grammy Mar 2013 #72
Apply Occum's Razor. 99Forever Mar 2013 #29
The original source is NaturalNews... SidDithers Mar 2013 #36
Meet Monsanto's number one lobbyist: Barack Obama ProSense Mar 2013 #42
And look at all the posters cheering and agreeing with the bullshit... SidDithers Mar 2013 #43
That's OK, the piece is from September 2012 ProSense Mar 2013 #45
Great flypaper thread tho... SidDithers Mar 2013 #53
Why did Obama appoint Monsanto CEOs to a Democratic Administration? sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #264
Yup. Catchin' flies all over the place...nt SidDithers Apr 2013 #266
Why would a Democratic president appoint Monsanto CEOS to his administration? sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #267
Looks like the "cool kids" got heather kicked out of her own thread. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #290
...and it's almost always he same predictable peanut gallery. Sheepshank Mar 2013 #52
Imagine how pissed these folks will be from 2016 to 2024 while ... JoePhilly Mar 2013 #56
They'll be pissed if any Democrat is President... SidDithers Mar 2013 #59
Agree ... particularly on the last point. nt. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #68
You two keep up the good work. Comrade_McKenzie Mar 2013 #60
I apologize for not checking the source thoroughly Heather MC Mar 2013 #70
You should update your OP with the actual article... SidDithers Mar 2013 #75
Ok, sure Heather MC Mar 2013 #83
What an excellent question. woo me with science Apr 2013 #307
provenance is good - dreampunk Mar 2013 #92
But, but the 132 special souls that rec'd this tripe rep the TRUE American majority!!!1 Number23 Apr 2013 #270
Even worse... SidDithers Apr 2013 #273
There's enough straw in this thread to build a village. Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #294
148 recs total. Chump change, even for DU despite the squeals from some who act as though Number23 Apr 2013 #313
He seems to believe in the rights of the filthy rich to become forestpath Mar 2013 #38
Yep that sums it up. And the Administration even lets us know truedelphi Mar 2013 #212
Probably Campaign Contribution Paybacks - aka Legalized Bribery cantbeserious Mar 2013 #48
And yet tiredtoo Mar 2013 #66
Maybe it is a plot to keep them out of the boardroom? ChairmanAgnostic Mar 2013 #71
Because he is a Reagan Conservative broadcaster75201 Mar 2013 #81
+1 Phlem Mar 2013 #255
because he is the face of corporate power. nt limpyhobbler Mar 2013 #82
Help Clean up Government !!! Maineman Mar 2013 #85
Neo Liberal, reagan democrat. Surely Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #87
Nonsensical bullshit. ProSense Mar 2013 #89
Knee jerk defense as expected Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #136
More nonsense. n/t ProSense Mar 2013 #140
Even less substance. Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #143
Well said. There is one sure way to cut through the bullshit, always. woo me with science Mar 2013 #174
The "defenders" Jakes Progress Apr 2013 #325
Replace "Monsanto" with "Goldman Sachs" and "food" with "economic" in this sentence... Agony Mar 2013 #93
+ every human soul who has ever agreed with Occupy! n/t truedelphi Mar 2013 #187
Keep your friends close... IthinkThereforeIAM Mar 2013 #94
Rappaports 2013 blog is not the original source for the article... SidDithers Mar 2013 #96
I am not bashing Obama. I don't 100% agree with my husband that Heather MC Mar 2013 #97
Yeah, sure... SidDithers Mar 2013 #99
I wasn't aware of that at the time I posted this Heather MC Mar 2013 #111
Don't let Sid bully you. The OP was fine and you corrected it. Thanks for the OP. n-t Logical Mar 2013 #113
Sorry, nothing from naturalnews or jon rappapport is "fine"...nt SidDithers Mar 2013 #131
Well, you might not like the source, kurtzapril4 Mar 2013 #166
You're right. I don't like right-wing, crazy-ass, conspiracist libertarians... SidDithers Mar 2013 #169
"Right-wing": woo me with science Mar 2013 #182
Are you denying Jon Rappaport, the author of the material in the OP, is right wing?... SidDithers Mar 2013 #183
Note the attempt to deflect. woo me with science Mar 2013 #190
Note the attempt to evade the question... SidDithers Mar 2013 #194
LOL! woo me with science Mar 2013 #196
That's all you got?... SidDithers Mar 2013 #197
Bullshit, fuck the question, the correct answer is, WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2013 #222
Another vote for Paul-loving, anti-vax, AIDS-denying, right-wing Libertarians checks in... SidDithers Mar 2013 #227
Hear, hear! woo me with science Mar 2013 #243
It's hard to believe, but there are Monsanto Supporters here on DU it appears. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #265
I believe the question is "why is our President appointing so many Monsanto supporters?" nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #286
no, woo was disputing the fact that Jon Rappaport... SidDithers Apr 2013 #288
Yes a clever distraction. nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #289
And you seem to be another poster who thinks this guy... SidDithers Apr 2013 #291
I support free discussion here in DU and object at attempts of those that rhett o rick Apr 2013 #292
Rappaport is the author of the unsourced material... SidDithers Apr 2013 #293
Why now? ProSense Mar 2013 #101
It's not just Obama davidthegnome Mar 2013 #100
Oh please, what you are saying is not even logical. truedelphi Apr 2013 #328
Because they are qualified for the job. treestar Mar 2013 #108
"Maybe the FDA should be run by DU." LOL... SidDithers Mar 2013 #112
Monsanto will be able to rule Smilo Mar 2013 #110
Modern politics is all a "good cop bad cop" game. L0oniX Mar 2013 #119
Love Obama, but have often been troubled by his appointments. Disappointing. gateley Mar 2013 #128
It's Bush's fault pediatricmedic Mar 2013 #137
K&R Despite the gang of four (or five) Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #142
Irony ProSense Mar 2013 #147
"You keep using that word. I don't . . . Jakes Progress Mar 2013 #156
You ProSense Mar 2013 #158
I Jakes Progress Apr 2013 #324
Bcause of tiny electrodes implanted in the brain? nt LiberalEsto Mar 2013 #146
Because he is a soft sell shill for corporations, and everyone must realize that. Hence, we must be grahamhgreen Mar 2013 #151
"diligent in pushing him and his corporate cronies and think tank trolls that hit these boards." ProSense Mar 2013 #167
No. We need you folks on our side! ;-) grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #275
Obama fails: the list keeps getting longer by the week. grr. ~nt 99th_Monkey Mar 2013 #162
No, President Obama has NOT failed.. and the list of his Accomplishments Keep Growing.. Cha Mar 2013 #250
Yes, President Obama has done everything he promised 99th_Monkey Apr 2013 #317
Please add: bvar22 Apr 2013 #319
WOW. Very interesting timing 99th_Monkey Apr 2013 #320
There ARE no coinkidinkies. bvar22 Apr 2013 #322
He's not failing at all. He is aggressively and successfully implementing woo me with science Apr 2013 #301
You had me going 99th_Monkey Apr 2013 #318
Rec'd, even though this isn't a vacuous kitty cartoon on a political site just1voice Mar 2013 #163
Because he has been bought and paid for. roody Mar 2013 #168
Because Monsanto is the most evil corporation ever Progressive dog Mar 2013 #173
+1 wtmusic Apr 2013 #268
An Obama appointee from DC had Easter dinner with us emsimon33 Mar 2013 #176
Oh like Gay Marriage, gun control, and Cha Mar 2013 #181
More from Jon Rappaport... SidDithers Mar 2013 #178
I was already aware of these appointments G_j Mar 2013 #186
The USDA/ NIFA accusation is total BS... here's the real person: farmbo Mar 2013 #246
And you won't get one, either. kurtzapril4 Mar 2013 #251
He is simply following the Clinton Doctrine of Total Solvency after an individual leaves the truedelphi Mar 2013 #185
I tried to rec your topic, but the rec feature truedelphi Mar 2013 #188
On edit: Glad you got it to work. woo me with science Mar 2013 #206
"important thread"... SidDithers Mar 2013 #207
The ones that are unimportant woo me with science Mar 2013 #210
"This is an important thread." ProSense Mar 2013 #208
Because if you "hoped" there'd be a "change" from corporate ownership of our government... you were villager Mar 2013 #192
We all did hope there'd be change, and that was exactly right - truedelphi Mar 2013 #211
Need more recs for the greatest page! n-t Logical Mar 2013 #195
Several things: jazzimov Mar 2013 #204
Again, thank you, jazzimov.. for bringing facts and logic Cha Mar 2013 #230
BTW one of the most well established critics of Gm food is truedelphi Mar 2013 #215
GMOs go nice with a jigger of fracking water. blkmusclmachine Mar 2013 #218
the stupid has been stinking for a LONG time now Skittles Mar 2013 #224
110 Recs... SidDithers Mar 2013 #234
121 now! Thanks for the bump! n-t Logical Mar 2013 #253
Proud to support Jon Rappaport, are you?... SidDithers Apr 2013 #259
I wish Obama would grow some balls and Reid would grow a spine. Crowman1979 Mar 2013 #235
That assumes they aren't doing exactly what they want to do n/t markpkessinger Apr 2013 #274
This is a rhetorical question, right? nt dflprincess Mar 2013 #240
Great Post Heather!! supercats Mar 2013 #242
USA hasn't had a president since Kennedy with any real power. ConcernedCanuk Mar 2013 #252
Yeah, um...I voted for Kucinich. n/t flvegan Mar 2013 #256
He also hired Sempra Energy's former lobbyist as Deputy Director of the Interior Dept. Liberty Belle Apr 2013 #271
+1 Thank you. nt woo me with science Apr 2013 #279
Whew! You seem to have opened another can of worms here... ReRe Apr 2013 #280
Not a lot of controversy. woo me with science Apr 2013 #281
You're probably right, wmws... ReRe Apr 2013 #283
+1000 Logical Apr 2013 #321
Appointments are typically the persons thought best to get the job done indepat Apr 2013 #302
Yes, and Obama's corporate appointments make it crystal clear woo me with science Apr 2013 #303
It's all so simple when actions taken are viewed in context of the whole indepat Apr 2013 #312
because he fucking lied to us DiverDave Apr 2013 #315
Because there are only so many former Goldman Sachs executives. nt Common Sense Party Apr 2013 #327
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