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Texano78704

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14. Surely it couldn't be because the bill was flawed ...

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Wed Nov 6, 2013, 01:07 PM

Nov 2013

Voluntary labeling is still available, isn't it?

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Holy shit. Some facts about the loss in Washington to label GMOs [View all] cali Nov 2013 OP

Never mind Kelvin Mace Nov 2013 #1

How much will prices go up to pay for all this electioneering? aquart Nov 2013 #2

One thing the consumer can do is to buy only LABELED NGMO foods if possible. nt kelliekat44 Nov 2013 #72

Last night when the No on 522 comittee had a victory gathering, bahrbearian Nov 2013 #3

I saw that, too, pretty telling wasn't it? n/t freeplessinseattle Nov 2013 #13

Why would someone NOT want to know about their food? NightWatcher Nov 2013 #4

food prices would go up. cali Nov 2013 #5

because they had to put a label on it? NightWatcher Nov 2013 #6

I'm just telling you the tactic employed by agribusiness. cali Nov 2013 #7

It's not the labels, it's the testing. AtheistCrusader Nov 2013 #15

The irony. Food prices go up to fight labeling! Coyotl Nov 2013 #8

I'm in Portland, Oregon and saw a lot of anti-label ads (aimed at the Vancouver, WA market) Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #9

I am profoundly disappointed in my home state. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2013 #19

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

The smart side of the state did. Matariki Nov 2013 #37

We have a similar dynamic in Oregon. Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #45

It was the scare to farmers on the east side that worked Andy823 Nov 2013 #50

Four counties passed it pscot Nov 2013 #75

I think these were the arguments uppityperson Nov 2013 #53

I would modify your #4... scarletwoman Nov 2013 #69

Macho men don't care what they eat? robbob Nov 2013 #57

Their fear tactics win again BrotherIvan Nov 2013 #10

I've been pointing out that labeling really isn't helpful Scootaloo Nov 2013 #11

Mutant Corporate GMO sucker-puppet propagandists are everywhere on the Net Berlum Nov 2013 #12

Well said chknltl Nov 2013 #36

Surely it couldn't be because the bill was flawed ... Texano78704 Nov 2013 #14

No Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2013 #17

Thank you Citizen's United Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2013 #16

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

You're full of baloney Orrex Nov 2013 #21

This made me giggle. Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #25

Lol, i stand corrected!!! nt eqfan592 Nov 2013 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author proverbialwisdom Nov 2013 #55

What then, do you believe is the reason agribusiness is fighting so vociferously against simple labe LanternWaste Nov 2013 #61

Because there's no reason for it Orrex Nov 2013 #66

That's been explained many times. HuckleB Nov 2013 #74

Google is your friend moonbeam23 Nov 2013 #34

You do know that study was debunked, right? try using Google yourself. eqfan592 Nov 2013 #39

Exactly. HuckleB Nov 2013 #40

The Right to Know What I’m Eating HuckleB Nov 2013 #44

Check it out. proverbialwisdom Nov 2013 #56

Good idea!!!!! HuckleB Nov 2013 #63

So fucking what? eridani Nov 2013 #80

Because products that contain genetically engineered ingredients quite often are RC Nov 2013 #22

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

So, why do you want to keep it a secret? tsuki Nov 2013 #59

A bit more than several, but... HuckleB Nov 2013 #62

We have been eating GMO for 20 years now. KurtNYC Nov 2013 #27

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

Well said!!!! nt eqfan592 Nov 2013 #33

Then why is there so much problems in selling GMO to other countries? RC Nov 2013 #35

That's simply not a reasonable objection. Orrex Nov 2013 #38

What is the problem with letting people know what is in their food? RC Nov 2013 #43

That's a red herring Orrex Nov 2013 #46

Much like makers of bottled water should label it as non-carbonated, non-sugared, non-colored water LanternWaste Nov 2013 #64

Funny you say that. Inkfreak Nov 2013 #68

They push any marketing ploy they perceive people will go for... HuckleB Nov 2013 #73

Not reasonable? U4ikLefty Nov 2013 #81

You make a great point: 170 nations haven't banned GMOs Orrex Nov 2013 #85

You can't bring reality to this discussion! HuckleB Nov 2013 #41

The Pointless GMO Label HuckleB Nov 2013 #48

I hate to suggest it, but ... frazzled Nov 2013 #28

Thanks for the info. Trader Joes has too. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2013 #31

It's certainly not my best option cali Nov 2013 #49

Not everybody lives in rural Vermont frazzled Nov 2013 #52

didn't say they did cali Nov 2013 #54

Shilling? frazzled Nov 2013 #58

Alas, it's an all-too-common attack around here. HuckleB Nov 2013 #60

back at you. I didn't appreciate your cali Nov 2013 #67

Yes-on-522 have not conceded, remain "cautiously optimistic," "liberal" King County votes uncounted. proverbialwisdom Nov 2013 #30

Series of sci-fi novels RosettaStoned77 Nov 2013 #42

Twitter: "...Hundreds of thousands of votes to be counted. More results around 6pm Pacific today." proverbialwisdom Nov 2013 #47

as a WA voter heres more MFM008 Nov 2013 #51

I-522 seems to have been an example of a bad implementation of a good idea. ManiacJoe Nov 2013 #70

And... they have an online disinformation campaign I'm sure. They did when CA was trying to pass it. cui bono Nov 2013 #71

"you're all creationists!" MisterP Nov 2013 #78

I don't remember who it was and don't recall them using that phrase, cui bono Nov 2013 #79

It's total BS LittleBlue Nov 2013 #77

The last thing they want is informed people knowing what is in B Calm Nov 2013 #82

Monsanto & Friends Make Biggest Illegal Contribution on Record to Stop GMO Labeling in Washington eridani Nov 2013 #83

Well in fairness the EU has only had this in place since 1997. dipsydoodle Nov 2013 #84