[jazzlite]

I cannot believe Lamar Alexander voted for this. Do they not know what this bill could mean for our food production? This is one of the most depressing moves I have seen as of late. I do not care what “educators” these people might have been in their former lives. They are appallingly ignorant when it comes to the history of the world and how nations fall. Alexander should have watched Glen Beck's analysis of the time line of the fall of Rome and the horrifying parallels between them and us at the present time. It is one of the most powerful shows he has done on FOX and every American should see it, regardless of how they feel about Beck. The clock is ticking....

[Thermalseeker]

I cannot believe Lamar Alexander voted for this.

Not only did he vote for it (Corker, too), Lamar! was a co-sponsor! I called his office last week to voice my discontent and his staffer hung up on me! I didn't even get to rude. All I did was ask them if they'd read the bill and had any idea what it would do to small farmers like me. At that point "click", and dial tone. I tried calling back and it stayed busy for the next two hours.

Do they not know what this bill could mean for our food production?

I think they know exactly what it means. ADM has been trying to get exclusive rights on various seeds and methods of production for years. If there were any investigative reporters around they would be wise to be looking into the financial holdings of everyone who voted for this boondoggle. When the facts don't add up, follow the money.

BTW, Corker is up for re-election in '12. Lamar! is up in '14.........