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thomhartmann

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Wed Sep 17, 2014, 04:41 PM Sep 2014

Thom Hartmann: Privatized Scientists are Hurting the Planet & You



America's Lawyer Mike Papantonio, Ring of Fire Radio, joins Thom Hartmann. If you've ever seen any studies claiming to "debunk" global warming or "proving" that cigarettes don't cause cancer - then you may have the scientists funded by private business to thank.

The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann on RT TV & FSTV "live" 7pm and 10pm check www.thomhartmann.com/tv for local listings
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Thom Hartmann: Privatized Scientists are Hurting the Planet & You (Original Post) thomhartmann Sep 2014 OP
Yesterday Mike said he's deposing a former executive of Ilsa Sep 2014 #1
Excellent video! Veilex Sep 2014 #2
It Is Troubling ... emanymton Sep 2014 #3

Ilsa

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1. Yesterday Mike said he's deposing a former executive of
Wed Sep 17, 2014, 04:52 PM
Sep 2014

Weinberg company (not certain of exact name) in DC. They create misinformation about risky products by paying scientists to sign absurd product safety statements. I expect a big report from Pap soon!

emanymton

(2,102 posts)
3. It Is Troubling ...
Thu Sep 18, 2014, 09:26 AM
Sep 2014

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In addition to what is covered in the video, the effects of this type of corporate behavior on people's trust and belief in the establishment and system are crumbling. Imagine, this is not restricted to USA only. Around the world the lies are spread without accountability.

Profit before people is killing people for profit.

Ema Nymton
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