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Agschmid

(28,749 posts)
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 01:21 AM Oct 2015

No, Hillary Clinton Does Not Work For Monsanto - Written by a Bernie Supporter

Hillary Clinton has had a long career of service both in charity, law, and government. Starting in the 1960s, she became involved with politics, starting as a Republican, but soon becoming a Democrat in 1968. For any politician, male or female, she has a very impressive resume. Now she wants to be the next president of the United States – but members of both the left and the GOP are spreading lies to stop that.

It’s no secret that I am an ardent Bernie Sanders supporter. However, I feel it is necessary to address a rumor that some of his supporters on the far left continue to circulate. That rumor is that Hillary Clinton is a sworn ally of the much-maligned biotech company, Monsanto. Some people even go so far to claim that she sits on the board of directors, despite presenting absolutely no evidence to back up their statements. In fact, there are many other people alleged by conspiracy enthusiasts to be employed by the corporation, with the same glaring lack of evidence.

All mis-informed hyperbole and debunked conspiracy stories about the company aside, the fact remains that her alleged relationship with the company doesn’t exist. She does not sit on their board of directors, and her ties with the company are confined to one lobbyist that her campaign brought on to be a political adviser for the Iowa caucuses.

So why do people continue to push this myth? Why would liberals who call themselves smarter and more informed than the conservatives they oppose repeat something that simply is not true?


Read more at: http://www.forwardprogressives.com/no-hillary-clinton-does-not-work-for-monsanto/

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Cross-posted in GD, because apparently this is the meme of the evening.
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No, Hillary Clinton Does Not Work For Monsanto - Written by a Bernie Supporter (Original Post) Agschmid Oct 2015 OP
"Now she wants to be the next president of the United States – but members of both the left and the Cha Oct 2015 #1
I try. Agschmid Oct 2015 #2
Yeah, tough crowd. Cha Oct 2015 #3
Another example of why Bernie won't win 72DejaVu Oct 2015 #4
Exactly. And … NurseJackie Oct 2015 #5
Bingo. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #7
If the talking points like these were to be replaced with positive talking points for their Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #8
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2015 #9
What a great refutation of a ridiculous meme! I'm a Sanders supporter, BTW. ColesCountyDem Oct 2015 #10
Thank you for that. Agschmid Oct 2015 #11
I have liked Sec. Clinton since I first became aware of her. ColesCountyDem Oct 2015 #12
Kick & recommended. William769 Oct 2015 #13

Cha

(295,899 posts)
1. "Now she wants to be the next president of the United States – but members of both the left and the
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 01:55 AM
Oct 2015
GOP are spreading lies to stop that."

NO! "Members on the left are spreading lies to stop Hillary from becoming President"?!

Say it ain't so! From your link..

It pains me as a progressive and Bernie Sanders supporter to see people who are supposed to be united against the Republican Party perpetuating falsehoods that weaken our cause. Even if you cling to the belief that Monsanto is some evil corporation intent on monopolizing the food supply, why would you repeat claims that can only be found on right-wing websites like Washington Times and conspiracy blogs like the rabidly conservative Natural News?


There's a few good Bernie supporters out there dealing in facts.. like that guy who said Hillary won the debate. Pure fact driven..

http://www.democraticunderground.com/110721586

Mahalo for some mere facts, Agschimd

72DejaVu

(1,545 posts)
4. Another example of why Bernie won't win
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 06:43 AM
Oct 2015

His followers are obsessed with issues like this, which will not impact the voting decision of more than 2% of the population.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
5. Exactly. And …
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 07:47 AM
Oct 2015

… I also agree with the characterization of referring to them as "followers" rather than "supporters". Now THAT is perfect! I couldn't quite put my finger on it before, and I couldn't understand what it was that seemed so odd about them. But more and more, I'm coming to the conclusion that it's a cult-like worship. (Not all, but many.)

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
6. If the talking points like these were to be replaced with positive talking points for their
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 08:36 AM
Oct 2015

Candidate, it just may help their candidate, misplaced energy. We know Hillary's record and know these are FOX like lies.

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ColesCountyDem

(6,943 posts)
10. What a great refutation of a ridiculous meme! I'm a Sanders supporter, BTW.
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 10:50 AM
Oct 2015

For many reasons, I am supporting Sen. Sanders in the primaries, but I absolutely refuse to engage in the ridiculous and relentless attacks on Sec. Clinton. Sec. Clinton is NOT evil incarnate, and should she eventually become or nominee, I will support her with a smile on my face and a song in my heart, as te saying goes.

Agschmid

(28,749 posts)
11. Thank you for that.
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 10:56 AM
Oct 2015

If we get there, I will absolutely support Sanders as well he is a great politician and a good man.

ColesCountyDem

(6,943 posts)
12. I have liked Sec. Clinton since I first became aware of her.
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 11:01 AM
Oct 2015

There is a truism that says that people who are the 'doers' in society WILL make mistakes along the way, but that those mistakes should not define that person, particularly one as accomplished as Sec. Clinton, e.g. . Should Sec. Clinton be our nominee and win the GE, I will sleep well at night, knowing that she is in the Oval Office.

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