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In reply to the discussion: Before you jump on Obama over the Monsanto amendment, take a minute and read this [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)issue with a right winger, to watch for the number of times s/he uses personal pronouns such as the words 'you' or 'your' or 'you're'. I found it to be a very good way to identify who is interested in sincerely discussing issues, and who is unable to discuss actual issues, or does not want to when the facts are not to their liking. The use of personal pronouns is an excellent way to identify who is actually interested in a serious discussion about issues.
But back to the topic. The current bill completely removes all regulations on one of the most evil Corporations in the world. The deregulation of Monsanto circumvents the Federal Courts' right to hear complaints regarding the protection of our food supply. Aside from what that means in terms of protecting consumers, it is a direct attack on the separation of powers.
No matter who tries to white wash what just happened, the facts are clear. We are now being told that many Democrats 'did not read that part of the bill which is why it got signed'.
Six months provides Monsanto with enough time to do whatever they want with NO fear of interference from the courts or from Congress, who now have no power to stop them from contaminating our food supply. After six months, it will too late to undo the damage they are now free to do.
They got what they wanted. Used to be that Deregulation was a bad thing for Democrats. Corporations rule now with little opposition from anywhere.