What do we know about GMOs?

[Tennesseahawk]

You don't trust the "big chemical" companies, but you do trust someone from the government? Without modern chemicals we would be paying WAY more for our food than we are now. If you want what we have now, you have to accept most of what is going on.

Are "GMO" foods safe? I don't know. The LAST bunch I want investigating them is the government. They have their own agenda to push.

You can avoid "GMO" foods if you wish. There are plenty of farmers who grow "natural" foods and their numbers are growing. Just seek them out, pay their price, and you will have what you want.

So in other words, you're saying trust Big Chemicals, because they have your best interests at heart?

Um... Big Government's agenda is Big Ag! Why else would Congress give Monsanto a pass? Follow the money.

 

[Tennesseahawk]

Did you ever watch the movie 'Fantasia'? There's a cool part where Mickey Mouse is the Sorcerer's Apprentice, and he learns a little bit of magic, so he casts a spell, and then, he can't control it. Because sometimes, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. That's what people worry about: what genetic modifications might produce - and what if it can't be controlled?

Hmm... how many bees have you seen last summer? Just wondered.

 

[Tennesseahawk]

They had 4 groups. One group was fed no soy at all (they were fed non-GMO corn and other non-GMO grains), one group was fed non-GM soy only, one group was fed GMO soy of 50% with the other 50% being the non-GMO grains, and the final group's diet consisted solely of GMO soy. The first two groups developed no abnormal problems. The fourth group couldn't reproduce after three generations, and the third group couldn't reproduce after the 8th generation.

While these two studies confirmed each other's results, it is only two studies. More studies will have to be done before any real conclusions can be reached. Like, the studies will have to be repeated using several different types of rats, and with different types of GMO foods. It will also need to be done using organic and non-organic (pesticide sprays) GMO and non-GMO foods. At this point there's no conclusive evidence that the abnormalities where caused by the genetic modifications, or by the pesticides used on the GMO foods, which tend to be in higher concentrations of pesticides because they are pesticide resistant.

Hmm... an answer to the population control question?

 

[Tennesseahawk]

I understand all you say, and somewhat agree. I just have seen too many "false profits" in the science world. Far too many are blinded by their religion, just like some religious people.

When it involves government science or company sponsored science, I trust it even less. Far too much "agenda" and not enough "serendipity".

Ahh... so now you're against GMOs?

 

[layoutshooter]

You're sure about that? Then why would Congress make Monsanto immune to any "mistakes"?

Fact is, we are their guinea pigs. They don't have a clue what this may or may not do to us.

Shoot more ducks, eat less grain and NO guinea pigs. Solves that!

 

[layoutshooter]

So in other words, you're saying trust Big Chemicals, because they have your best interests at heart?

Um... Big Government's agenda is Big Ag! Why else would Congress give Monsanto a pass? Follow the money.

Nope! Don't trust ANY of them. They ALL suck! Just don't distrust one more than the other. They are ALL corrupt! It's Obama's fault.

 

[layoutshooter]

Ahh... so now you're against GMOs?

Nope, I said I don't give a flip either way. No real proof either way and I am FAR more likely to get killed driving my truck than eating GMO infested crap.

 

[layoutshooter]

Hmm... how many bees have you seen last summer? Just wondered.

Fewer each year. Bees ARE dying off. Now THAT is something REAL to worry about! It's Obama's fault!

 

[KickStarter6]

Hmm... how many bees have you seen last summer? Just wondered.

Do sweat bees count? If so tons.

 

[zorry]

Saw a lot of S O Bees my last delivery to JFK.

 

[KickStarter6]

Saw a lot of S O Bees my last delivery to JFK.

S O bees? What's are those?

 

[zorry]

We can't tell ya until you're 21.

Nobody has ever called you an S O B ?

 

[KickStarter6]

We can't tell ya until you're 21.

Nobody has ever called you an S O B ?

Oh I'm an idiot lol people here don't always put O in there and it's more sum than son

 

[zorry]

You Cool

Generational differences

SOB in the 50's/60's

SB in modern times.

 

[Turtle]

Generationally Modified Oralisms.

 

[zorry]

Now thats funnee , I don't care who you are.

 

[KickStarter6]

Generationally Modified Oralisms.

That's a GMO that I think everyone can laugh at lol

 

[aquitted]

los at 93! I can't imagine.

[aflaaaack!!!