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HuckleB

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18. You're not going to change their minds.

Mon Mar 3, 2014, 06:41 PM

Mar 2014

Once one gets religion, evidence is meaningless.

Alas, you are right. The progressive movement should be fact based and science based. Unfortunately, that's becoming more and more difficult to create. It's actually stunning to watch just how far some folks will go to maintain their beliefs against overwhelming evidence. As can be noted by this OP, some will, in fact, work tirelessly to promote their beliefs, no matter how outlandish and ridiculous they may be.

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Understanding the Science of Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) [View all] Mr_Jefferson_24 Mar 2014 OP

I want to like and share the article... I realy do...but Veilex Mar 2014 #1

Yup. Exactly. HERVEPA Mar 2014 #3

That's interesting. Mr_Jefferson_24 Mar 2014 #4

You've already assumed i'm a proponant for GMOs and you're mistaken... Veilex Mar 2014 #5

I didn't make any assumptions... Mr_Jefferson_24 Mar 2014 #6

Because your comment is a framing for an argument I refuse to have... Veilex Mar 2014 #7

Seems a pretty straightforward question to me... Mr_Jefferson_24 Mar 2014 #8

so much for "I didn't make any assumptions..." eh? Veilex Mar 2014 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #29

So let me get this straight... Veilex Mar 2014 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #45

You clearly arent paying attention. Veilex Mar 2014 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #47

Still about attacking me I see, instead of supporting the video... are you GOP? Veilex Mar 2014 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #49

Uhhh no... Veilex Mar 2014 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #51

And yet again you ignore EVERYTHING I've said. Veilex Mar 2014 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #53

BINGO!!! DeSwiss Mar 2014 #26

Question and Answer. CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #10

Please feel free to provide links to the... Mr_Jefferson_24 Mar 2014 #12

"If that protein is safe to eat from its original source, it is safe to eat in its new source." Veilex Mar 2014 #15

I'd like to see a single scientific method based research paper that has been peer reviewed on... Veilex Mar 2014 #37

I can only wish that our politicians in Washington, the USDA, and the FDA... bvar22 Mar 2014 #11

FYI, re: Smith HuckleB Mar 2014 #19

This is exactly what I was saying earlier... Veilex Mar 2014 #34

Peer reviewed, huh? DeSwiss Mar 2014 #27

Financial reviews are certainly a problem, however... Veilex Mar 2014 #35

Oh, my goodness. HuckleB Mar 2014 #41

The k and the r. Berlum Mar 2014 #2

Pure bullshit. CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #9

The growing chorus of people... Mr_Jefferson_24 Mar 2014 #13

So how come... CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #16

How 'bout this fact... Mr_Jefferson_24 Mar 2014 #17

You don't know the definition of "fact". CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #20

we cannot prove the long term effects of gmo wisechoice Mar 2014 #21

Ugh. CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #22

it does wisechoice Mar 2014 #25

Again I ask... CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #38

Where is that I said you just ask questions? wisechoice Mar 2014 #44

Generally if it says "soy, corn or canola" on the label then it is GMO -- THAT is the labeling KurtNYC Mar 2014 #30

wrong conclusion wisechoice Mar 2014 #31

Allergies are, relatively, poorly understood but there is some agreement on the relationship KurtNYC Mar 2014 #32

Thanks for your input Kurt. Mr_Jefferson_24 Mar 2014 #54

The original poster... CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #40

It is not that easy wisechoice Mar 2014 #43

No screeching here... Veilex Mar 2014 #36

You're not going to change their minds. HuckleB Mar 2014 #18

I think you are right. CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #23

I'm with you. HuckleB Mar 2014 #24

Bullshit. DeSwiss Mar 2014 #28

What's bullshit? CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #39

Now, that's funny. HuckleB Mar 2014 #42