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joycejnr

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1. Yes, absolute power DOES corrupt absolutely...

Reply to MindMover (Original post)

Sun Jul 8, 2012, 06:06 PM

Jul 2012

...it's amazing how this House crew seems to think that corporations are not only people - they can rule the people.

It's only a matter of time before every multinational corporation get power like this...if there is any Democratic majority in the future, what can they do to prevent legislation like this from ever happning again?

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The "Monsanto Rider": Are Biotech Companies About to Gain Immunity from Federal Law? [View all] MindMover Jul 2012 OP

Yes, absolute power DOES corrupt absolutely... joycejnr Jul 2012 #1

K&R! Omaha Steve Jul 2012 #2

"USDA in 2011 outright defied a federal judge's order to halt the planting of Monsanto's..." brentspeak Jul 2012 #3

surely the president of the people will veto this right?...right? oh, ok nt msongs Jul 2012 #4

Kingston is a complete swine. kristopher Jul 2012 #5

Extremely important issue roody Jul 2012 #6

Wow. Kaleko Jul 2012 #7

truth liquidsouljah Jul 2012 #8

thanks for your comment and welcome to DU MindMover Jul 2012 #9