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7. You want an "industry?" Try the organic food conglomerates.

Reply to rachael7 (Reply #5)

Mon Jul 11, 2016, 12:27 AM

Jul 2016

They are a multi-billion dollar industry, contrary to the "hippie farmer" propaganda.

They are deceptive, alarmist, prone to making unsupported charges, all to continue their large profits.

So don't give us this "industry flacks" bullshit, that is pushed by Maharishi Yogi "college" people like Jeffrey Smith or his new main supporter, Jane Goodall.

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Oh dear! I've jumped into it. [View all] longship Jul 2016 OP

The anti-gmo movement is just sad. ZombieHorde Jul 2016 #1

That's why I decided arguing from basic science is in order. longship Jul 2016 #2

"Organic" food AlbertCat Jul 2016 #4

All those poor, earnest souls going to New Agey websites and thinking they're getting the real story Warpy Jul 2016 #6

And posted by DU's favorite anti-vaccine proponent. HuckleB Jul 2016 #3

Lost my way... rachael7 Jul 2016 #5

You want an "industry?" Try the organic food conglomerates. Archae Jul 2016 #7

Wasn't sure about that post... uriel1972 Jul 2016 #8