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Cleita

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24. Unfortunately, many liberal Californians, although they know to vote for the

Wed Nov 7, 2012, 06:14 PM

Nov 2012

Democratic candidate, don't know how to wade through the murkier propositions, many of those written with opaque and misleading language. Add massive misleading ads and sadly, most often usually liberal voters will vote for the Republican backed proposition. This is one of those instances.

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Monsanto Throws GMO Victory Party in California [View all] Judi Lynn Nov 2012 OP

So sad nt abelenkpe Nov 2012 #1

Dang if California does not pass it who will :( I was so glad when they got the BPA Ban Passed pam4water Nov 2012 #2

Vermont. bunnies Nov 2012 #23

It will be back in CA next time around but condoleeza Nov 2012 #38

This food fight will continue. The public now knows they are roody Nov 2012 #3

Very much hoping you are right. n/t truedelphi Nov 2012 #7

Don't buy corporate food. savannah43 Nov 2012 #14

Popcorn is still good. Not yet GMed roody Nov 2012 #42

Are you sure? siligut Nov 2012 #46

You are right, this was just the beginning Tumbulu Nov 2012 #29

GMO labeling efforts change course after California defeat Judi Lynn Nov 2012 #4

Thanks for Keep Plugging Away, GMO Labeling Peeps! Someday Cha Nov 2012 #16

The FDA is under the USDA. Monsanto, et al, can be attacked on the agricultural savannah43 Nov 2012 #18

Unfortunately, the current administration... bvar22 Nov 2012 #37

I'm afraid it will take a national movement to pass this and override the Monsanto Cleita Nov 2012 #22

Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack came from Monsanto. roody Nov 2012 #33

So what does that orange have to do with an apple? Cleita Nov 2012 #35

Whole Foods needs a really strong competitor. loudsue Nov 2012 #5

one of the few losses of the night RussBLib Nov 2012 #6

How did they get people to vote against this? Mojorabbit Nov 2012 #43

They ran ads 24/7 saying it would increase family food bills hundreds to thousands of dollars per yr SunSeeker Nov 2012 #44

I love California and all but.. bamacrat Nov 2012 #8

Unfortunately, many liberal Californians, although they know to vote for the Cleita Nov 2012 #24

It is a major loss, but it is up to us to inform the public. JRLeft Nov 2012 #9

Oh Wow! Too bad..they must have been really misleading because California Cha Nov 2012 #10

Cali Loosing its Cool otohara Nov 2012 #11

not all of our cool, the demos now have a super majority in the state legislature. olddad56 Nov 2012 #40

Sad isn't it. I did my best to inform friends that the misleading Cleita Nov 2012 #12

And, I know Monsanto and all the GMO companies are really sneaky Cha Nov 2012 #17

Good for you guys, but I also blame our Democratic clubs and organizations for not Cleita Nov 2012 #20

They were very busy passing 30 and blocking 32. roody Nov 2012 #34

Good for them. They should have also been busy passing 37. n/t Cleita Nov 2012 #36

You are absolutely right, they should have n/t condoleeza Nov 2012 #39

With $46 Million Dollars against you it's hard to get your message out. limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #13

We need to do better to get our message out in spite of the money behind it. Cleita Nov 2012 #25

we may as well try limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #27

again this is another item that AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #15

They sold it by convincing people it would hurt the small farmers. Cleita Nov 2012 #19

This makes me sick. bunnies Nov 2012 #21

this song, written 42 years ago, still tells the story. olddad56 Nov 2012 #26

Next time the people will win Dont call me Shirley Nov 2012 #28

Now I guess we have to pressure the EPA and FDA and USDA Tumbulu Nov 2012 #30

Bad news. freshwest Nov 2012 #31

More insight here: Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #32

This entire film "Genetic Roulette" was available to watch free until a few days ago condoleeza Nov 2012 #41

I think most of the concern over GMOs is anti-science hysteria, however I see no reason not to label 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #45

Possibly. I never can find enough information about GMOs to make an informed decision... nt Comrade_McKenzie Nov 2012 #47

Fair enough 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #48