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In reply to the discussion: Russia Warns Obama: Monsanto [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)Putin is not about to go to war over anything. The Russians have their hands full, just like we do. I'm not sure anyone other than the 'we're all gonna die' crowd believes all of this.
That's a scare tactic used by promoters of libertarianism and tribalism against representative democracy. It's also anti-Obama propaganda.
The actions of the USDA and Obama come from several disciplines and are being done for many reasons to suit many factions. But monoculturalism, killing soil microoraganisms with heavy fertilizer, herbicide and pesticide use is short-term gain methodology. The world is indeed a laboratory, but often the pure chemical approach is lacking in sustaining living.
Humans have always done forms of genetic modifications to plants and animals. But now it is being done for monopoly power and profit, not long-term plans.
So I understand why this was alerted - the intent may have been to inform, may have been to demonize Obama, or just ease the anxieties of some on the website.
Putin has a sense of humor, appears to love life and his country, and has supporters and haters.
Perhaps I'm tired of fighting the woo and looking for whatever is good, but that's just me.