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Roundup Kills More Than Weeds
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/Roundup-Weed-Killer-Toxicity.aspx ^ | Amanda Kimble-Evans

Posted on 04/09/2010 7:48:14 PM PDT by truthfinder9

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To: PugetSoundSoldier

I use Roundup as a seasoning agent when cooking. It helps to tenderize my beef brisket.
Delicious.


41 posted on 04/09/2010 9:23:43 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Karl Marx was a community organizer)
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To: truthfinder9

Dear Mother Earth News,

I don’t drink Round Up. I use it on weeds.

You know what is more dangerous than drinking Round Up? Ingesting all the crap Mother Earth News puts out in their leftist rag.

Over and Out....


42 posted on 04/09/2010 9:24:39 PM PDT by BlessingsofLiberty (Obama, YOU LIE!!)
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Does that mean we can stop spraying coca fields in Columbia and make Chavez happy...or does it mean we will be paying Columbia a helluva lot of money because we harmed them.

Oops, we’ve sprayed Afghanistan, too.

If Global Warming doesn’t shake the dollars from the US, they’ll find something.


43 posted on 04/09/2010 9:30:29 PM PDT by Irenic
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To: Irenic

“Does that mean we can stop spraying coca fields in Columbia and make Chavez......”

Wow!! Good Points there!!!


44 posted on 04/09/2010 9:34:59 PM PDT by BlessingsofLiberty (Obama, YOU LIE!!)
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To: truthfinder9

If the impact on reproduction is so great then why are there abortions and why are there still unwanted animals in shelters.


45 posted on 04/09/2010 9:47:11 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Liberals are educated above their level of intelligence.. Thanks Sr. Angelica)
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To: truthfinder9
The potential real-life risks from this are infertility, low sperm count, and prostate or testicular cancer.

imagine a weaponized version.

46 posted on 04/09/2010 9:54:52 PM PDT by montag813
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To: tiki

Your stories of your relatives reminds me of my dad. Great Depression, no dad, alcoholic mother who died when he was 16. Evil/dumb as dirt step father during some of his growing up years that tried to kill him twice. Terrible sunburns. Rubbed dirt into his wounds. Probably exposed to every kind of virus and bacteria growing up due to poor sanitation. Asbestos fire suits in the military. Vietnam. Smoked. Chews tobacco. Drinks his whole life. Alzheimer’s. Colitis. Other ailments. He’ll be 80 this August.


47 posted on 04/09/2010 9:57:37 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: truthfinder9

Ever hear of “Roundup-Ready” soybeans?


48 posted on 04/09/2010 10:01:05 PM PDT by redhead ("If you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat." --Ronald W. Reagan)
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To: truthfinder9

That reminds me. I’ve got to spray the weeds in the side yard tomorrow.


49 posted on 04/09/2010 10:19:43 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Dissent is Racism)
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To: truthfinder9

I practically take a bath in that crap every year...I’m still here.


50 posted on 04/09/2010 10:21:21 PM PDT by Cold Heat
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To: tiki

The Roundup line of products (including genetically modified crop seeds that are resistant to the herbicide) represents half of Monsanto’s profits. You probably eat a lot of Roundup.

The genetically modified roundup seeds often contaminate non-GMO crops, then Monsanto can sue the farmer for patent infringement (as an “unauthorized user” of Monsanto seed). Monsanto makes 90% of the world’s genetically modified seeds.

In my opinion, one of the few things the federal govt should do is to prevent a monopoly from endangering the world food supply. But Monsanto is part of the Washington establishment, and so they are immune.


51 posted on 04/09/2010 10:40:57 PM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (Don't nuke me, bro)
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To: tiki
Yes, the Roundup Ready Flex cotton can be sprayed all growing season, where the simple Roundup Ready could only be sprayed until the fifth true leaf came out. There was a fudge factor built in to the guidelines, because we sprayed on leaf 7 one year with no ill effects. We planted Flex cotton last year.
52 posted on 04/09/2010 10:43:59 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
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To: truthfinder9
"Did you test it? Or are you guessing?"

Before I wanted to put field corn in our deer feeders, I had batches from 3 different fields tested for pesticides and herbicides. The tests were negative.

Glyphosates break down rather quickly in the sun and daily weather. I use them regularly on my property, both in the yard and out in pastures and wooded trails. We've found them to be very safe and effective.

53 posted on 04/09/2010 10:51:32 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
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To: truthfinder9

I’m going to mix up a tank of Roundup this morning. Hope I survive. I’ll probably mix up some pesticides too, might as well make a day of it.


54 posted on 04/10/2010 6:44:05 AM PDT by dangerdoc
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To: dangerdoc
I’m going to mix up a tank of Roundup this morning. Hope I survive. I’ll probably mix up some pesticides too, might as well make a day of it.

Real men drink a round up/Agent Orange cocktail and a beer chaser with their breakfast.

55 posted on 04/10/2010 8:53:27 AM PDT by Grizzled Bear (Does not play well with others.)
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To: tiki
They are treating her with a chemical, Boniva, and it is flat amazing what has happened in the last 4 months.

What's happened?!

56 posted on 04/10/2010 9:07:48 AM PDT by fullchroma (Obama: GET OUT OF MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE!)
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To: Grizzled Bear

I saw a man mix up some Roundup and drink a swig to demonstrate it’s safety many years ago. I wouldn’t do it but it sure demonstrated a faith in the safety of his product.


57 posted on 04/10/2010 9:11:48 AM PDT by dangerdoc
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

That is all we plant, no hoeing bill.


58 posted on 04/10/2010 4:57:28 PM PDT by tiki (True Christians will not deliberately slander or misrepresent others or their beliefs)
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To: fullchroma

She was getting shorter everyday, humped over almost double, she now just looks like she has horrible posture. You would just have to see her before and after.


59 posted on 04/10/2010 4:59:25 PM PDT by tiki (True Christians will not deliberately slander or misrepresent others or their beliefs)
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To: tiki

That’s great to hear!

I’m on Actonel because I’m at risk. (BTW, I prefer Actonel because that silly Sally Field isn’t its annoying TV spokesgirl, the wait time for food and normal water consumption is 30 minutes vs. 60 minutes, and it’s cheaper.)


60 posted on 04/11/2010 2:28:20 PM PDT by fullchroma (Obama: GET OUT OF MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE!)
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