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8. You really don't the reality of the politics, do you?

Wed Jun 8, 2016, 11:43 AM

Jun 2016

http://risk-monger.blogactiv.eu/2015/06/17/save-the-bees-ban-these-two-toxic-pesticides-immediately/

What is happening in the EU in regard to glyphosate is not about safety. If it was, and the EU chose to not ok it, the EU would have to ban practically every product used on any kind of farm, if it were going to be consistent.

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A great example of the problem is what non-GMO sugar, which is no better for anyone, and much worse for the farmer and the environment.
http://weedcontrolfreaks.com/2016/05/as-consumers-shift-to-non-gmo-sugar-farmers-may-be-forced-to-abandon-environmental-and-social-gains/

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EU stance on glyphosate leaves farmers ‘frustrated’ [View all] HuckleB Jun 2016 OP

Yeah, but Monsanto and the corporatist oligarchs and all that. Hoyt Jun 2016 #1

Hopefully we will develop better options. HuckleB Jun 2016 #2

At this point, "organic" is a marketing term only EvolveOrConvolve Jun 2016 #3

Yes. More toxic products will be used instead HuckleB Jun 2016 #6

You really don't the reality of the politics, do you? HuckleB Jun 2016 #8