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In reply to the discussion: Holy shit. Some facts about the loss in Washington to label GMOs [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)7. I'm just telling you the tactic employed by agribusiness.
I don't think it makes any sense either.
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One thing the consumer can do is to buy only LABELED NGMO foods if possible. nt
kelliekat44
Nov 2013
#72
I'm in Portland, Oregon and saw a lot of anti-label ads (aimed at the Vancouver, WA market)
Arugula Latte
Nov 2013
#9
Well, I think it basically is, but they were inundated with political spending from the bad side.
Arugula Latte
Nov 2013
#23
Not to mention than many democratic voters sat on their ass during this off year election.
gopiscrap
Nov 2013
#76
It makes me wonder why agribusiness is fighting so hard to be against labeling GMOs.
Vashta Nerada
Nov 2013
#18
Probably because the labeling would imply there may be something dangerous about them...
eqfan592
Nov 2013
#20
What then, do you believe is the reason agribusiness is fighting so vociferously against simple labe
LanternWaste
Nov 2013
#61
Although it wouldn't surprise me if GMO products weren't good for anyone...
Vashta Nerada
Nov 2013
#24
There have been several studies done, none of which have supported the claim...
eqfan592
Nov 2013
#29
Lawsuits, eg. "VT HOUSE DECIDES GMO LABELING LAWSUIT WORTH THE RISK" by ANDREW STEIN, MAY. 10, 2013
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#65
All else being equal, you're making a bit of a leap that isn't supported by logic
Orrex
Nov 2013
#32
Much like makers of bottled water should label it as non-carbonated, non-sugared, non-colored water
LanternWaste
Nov 2013
#64
Yes-on-522 have not conceded, remain "cautiously optimistic," "liberal" King County votes uncounted.
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#30
Twitter: "...Hundreds of thousands of votes to be counted. More results around 6pm Pacific today."
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#47
And... they have an online disinformation campaign I'm sure. They did when CA was trying to pass it.
cui bono
Nov 2013
#71