Lobbyist Claims Monsanto's Roundup Is Safe To Drink, Freaks Out When Offered A Glass

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Cites arca_vorago · 2017-03 · on “Unsealed Documents Raise Questions on Monsanto Weed Killer”

I've been telling HN about this, and mostly derided for it. I was working as a sysadmin for a bigag company in 2010 or so, who touted themselves as good ol local farm people who take care of their own. Come to find out, the millions the owner got to fund his extravagant lifestyle (besides from daddy), was from selling some of the genetic modifications to Monsanto. I was in the middle of my Decartes reset after getting back from Iraq, and dug into Monsanto. Monsanto is one of the worst companies in America. As a constitutionalist, my primary issue is with their blatant undermining and corruption of the legal process, for example a SCOTUS who formerly worked for them refusing to recuse himself

Cites arca_vorago · 2017-10 · on “Monsanto Attacks Scientists After Studies Show Trouble for Its New Weedkiller”

I'm just copying an old comment: I've been telling HN about this, and mostly derided for it. I was working as a sysadmin for a bigag company in 2010 or so, who touted themselves as good ol local farm people who take care of their own. Come to find out, the millions the owner got to fund his extravagant lifestyle (besides from daddy), was from selling some of the genetic modifications to Monsanto. I was in the middle of my Decartes reset after getting back from Iraq, and dug into Monsanto. Monsanto is one of the worst companies in America. As a constitutionalist, my primary issue is with their blatant undermining and corruption of the legal process, for example a SCOTUS who formerly worked fo

Critical a_imho · 2016-05 · on “I Run a GMO Company and Support GMO Labeling”

But how is concentration related to toxicity or environmental impact? I know it is sensationalist, but videos like this make it very hard to take the word of the GMO lobby for granted [this video]

Critical NicoJuicy · 2017-03 · on “Unsealed Documents Raise Questions on Monsanto Weed Killer”

Monsanto always reminds me of their lobbiest that says it's even drinkable.. Guess if he drank it and then watch it: [this video]

Critical NicoJuicy · 2017-03 · on “Unsealed Documents Raise Questions on Monsanto Weed Killer”

Monsanto always reminds me of their lobbyist that says it's even drinkable.. Guess if he drank it and then watch it: [this video]

Critical oblib · 2017-06 · on “Redesigning Google News”

The distinction you point out is part of the problem I have with Snopes because those statements are not fully qualified. We really do not know the long term effects of exposure and to dismiss that aspect ignores the cautionary principal which has been ignored far too much in this debate. We can look at DDT as an example of what can happen when ignore and dismiss long term results. It is true DDT didn't affect those who wallowed in it and that was used to "prove" it was safe, but it is also true it affected their children, especially females, and not until they were adults did those effects become apparent. It is also true that eating food is not the only source of exposure for everyone. And

Critical everdayimhustln · 2017-06 · on “EPA Official Accused of Helping Monsanto ‘Kill’ Cancer Study”

It's no surprise when corrupt regulators cozy with industry are ineffective. It's not that regulation is bad, it's the nuance of having sensible and effective authority, legislation and enforcement that is desperately needed to properly regulate chemicals as and how they are used in many industries. This is almost as bad as Monsanto guy offered to drink glyphosate and then refused to drink it. [this video]

Critical SlowBro · 2018-03 · on “Why I’m quitting GMO research”

Just because we keep doing something does it make it safe? I’m inclined to agree with the WHO because I can’t see how they could profit from having the results be the way they are, if you believe the conspiracy theories. The old adage, “follow the money” still holds true; so if there is a conspiracy where is the money for calling RoundUp harmful? That Reuters article is loaded with conspiracy. No actual evidence of wrongdoing, unless I just missed it. Honest question: If glycosate is safe couldn’t you drink it? Why then did this Monsanto lobbyist refuse to drink it? Honest question. [this video]