Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Blue State Bandit

(2,122 posts)
Thu Feb 2, 2012, 09:39 PM Feb 2012

Monsanto making room for "Super Bees"?

This post comes from a source that I'm not all that familiar with, but the implications are nothing less than disastrous.

Here is the accusation that is allegedly about to break in a nutshell:

Monsanto is purposely killing of bee populations in preparation for the release of a "Super Bee" that will only pollinate Monsanto crops.

If true, this could be nothing less than risking a catastrophic global famine.

http://bbs.chinadaily.com.cn/thread-729706-1-1.html

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Monsanto making room for "Super Bees"? (Original Post) Blue State Bandit Feb 2012 OP
It is probably too late for this warning, but if Monsanto touches it, it will kill russspeakeasy Feb 2012 #1
Oryx&Crake elehhhhna Feb 2012 #2
who in the fuck made Monsanto master of this planet, Joe Shlabotnik Feb 2012 #3
I used to have one of those Major Nikon Feb 2012 #4
No, they are talking about the new Super Bees Motown_Johnny Feb 2012 #7
I read several yrs ago that the bee population was dying at that time... Honeycombe8 Feb 2012 #5
A Roundup ready bee? That does sound scary. Doubt it is true though. applegrove Feb 2012 #6

russspeakeasy

(6,539 posts)
1. It is probably too late for this warning, but if Monsanto touches it, it will kill
Thu Feb 2, 2012, 09:47 PM
Feb 2012

you, the insects, and the plants you depend on.
They do not care about global famine. Only $ count.
I have seen this ugly machine from the inside.

Joe Shlabotnik

(5,604 posts)
3. who in the fuck made Monsanto master of this planet,
Thu Feb 2, 2012, 10:15 PM
Feb 2012

and why is no government trying to stop them!!!???? oh wait, I forgot its about the lobbying $$$$. These assholes are global terrorists.

Honeycombe8

(37,648 posts)
5. I read several yrs ago that the bee population was dying at that time...
Thu Feb 2, 2012, 10:27 PM
Feb 2012

cause unknown. Possible disease, or maybe environmental, or maybe the killer bees. Killer bees from Africa or S.America or somewhere started spreading out in different countries. When killer bees enter (they were coming into the U.S. via Mexico), they kill off the honeybees.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Monsanto making room for ...