Bloomberg Refused Second Slice of Pizza at Local Restaurant May. 02, 2013

[Jack T. Cross]

Isn't the threat of genetic modification said to be within the realm of reproduction concerns, rather than necessarily the safe edibility of the product?  Definitely not an expert on this, would like to know more.

[Roger Bacon]

Isn't the threat of genetic modification said to be within the realm of reproduction concerns, rather than necessarily the safe edibility of the product?  Definitely not an expert on this, would like to know more.

Until we do, I'm non GMO

[OneMoreRep]

As entertaining as it sounds, this story is a fake...

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/05/drudge-report-daily-current-bloomberg-pizza/64846/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/03/drudge-report-bloomberg-pizza_n_3208160.html

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[Jack T. Cross]

Until we do, I'm non GMO

Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought genetic modifications are risking the future availability of essential crops.

[Jack T. Cross]

As entertaining as it sounds, this story is a fake...

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/05/drudge-report-daily-current-bloomberg-pizza/64846/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/03/drudge-report-bloomberg-pizza_n_3208160.html

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If it was real, there couldn't have been such a detailed word-for-word account to be reliably printed.  That should clue in most people.

[OneMoreRep]

If it was real, there couldn't have been such a detailed word-for-word account to be reliably printed.  That should clue in most people.

Not to mention that Bloomberg isn't dumb enough to use such language in a public place, at least not again...

He has had many mishaps during his time as mayor, whereby he has made derogatory remarks about African Americans, Irish people and even orthodox Jews.

Safe to say, he learned from his comments back then...

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[Red Hook]

thats fucking halarious if true

bloomberg is everything wrong with congress in trying to ban large sodas, not a single fuck will be given when he dies FUCK YOU BLOOMFUCK

he is the mayor of NYC, his is not in Congress

[Roger Bacon]

Not to mention that Bloomberg isn't dumb enough to use such language in a public place, at least not again...

He has had many mishaps during his time as mayor, whereby he has made derogatory remarks about African Americans, Irish people and even orthodox Jews.

Safe to say, he learned from his comments back then...

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Hmmm... Maybe he's not so bad after all... 

Are you a Bloomberg supporter OMR?

[OneMoreRep]

Hmmm... Maybe he's not so bad after all... 

Are you a Bloomberg supporter OMR?

I don't think he is a bad mayor. What I do think is that he can be a little aggressive at times (see recent attempt at banning 16oz drinks) and that won't win you any popularity contests.

I also think he is simply trying to leave his legacy by making changes that will affect the betterment of our children's future (implementation of vegetarian menus in public schools, banning large drinks (>16oz) containing heavy sugar, increasing police presence in once desolate and violent portions of our city). Whether or not there are better ways of doing that is debatable.

I voted for him, but do think his recent stance of banning large drinks is taking it a little too far.

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[Voice of Doom]

Study showing that labeling GMOs causes people to bid less for the labeled food than equivalent non-labeled foods (even though they're proven safe):

http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/31071/1/28030481.pdf

This proves that labeling is harmful, especially to an industry where the profit margins are razor thin. (That's not even counting the arguments that GMO foods are simply better--they assume equivalence.)

Statement from AAAS supporting GMOs as being safe:

http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/media/AAAS_GM_statement.pdf

Speaks for itself.

Sounds like food companies need to do a publicity campaign then to convince consumers GMO is safe...not appeal to the government.  In the meantime, put it on the merchandise.  Not having it labeled doesnt allow me the option of 'opting out' with my purchasing dollar.

Then the market can decide what they want to eat and those company's profits will decide if GMO food is competititve.

Restricting information from others, especially under the guise of protecting or educating them, is the first step towards Communism, comrade.

[Voice of Doom]

I don't think he is a bad mayor. What I do think is that he can be a little aggressive at times (see recent attempt at banning 16oz drinks) and that won't win you any popularity contests.

I also think he is simply trying to leave his legacy by making changes that will affect the betterment of our children's future (implementation of vegetarian menus in public schools, banning large drinks (>16oz) containing heavy sugar, increasing police presence in once desolate and violent portions of our city). Whether or not there are better ways of doing that is debatable.

I voted for him, but do think his recent stance of banning large drinks is taking it a little too far.

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Sure, and how do you feel when he or similar create legislation banning homosexuals from adoption...you know 'to leave a legacy affecting the betterment of our children's future".  It can happen.  Central planning has always been a slippery slope towards fascism...don't let your agreement with one form of it's 'direct and manage' approach blind you.  The moment you join the reductions of someone else's freedom is the moment you lose yours.

[Jack T. Cross]

Sounds like food companies need to do a publicity campaign then to convince consumers GMO is safe...not appeal to the government.  In the meantime, put it on the merchandise.  Not having it labeled doesnt allow me the option of 'opting out' with my purchasing dollar.

Then the market can decide what they want to eat and those company's profits will decide if GMO food is competititve.

P.I.P., this is definitely a reason to argue for the labels.

Restricting information from others, especially under the guise of protecting or educating them, is the first step towards Communism, comrade.

lol...I hear you, VoD.  Another way of restricting information is under the guise that it's just too profitable to do otherwise.  It's been doing a fine job of throwing America into Fascism.

[The True Adonis]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought genetic modifications are risking the future availability of essential crops.

Not at all.

[The True Adonis]

Sounds like food companies need to do a publicity campaign then to convince consumers GMO is safe...not appeal to the government.  In the meantime, put it on the merchandise.  Not having it labeled doesnt allow me the option of 'opting out' with my purchasing dollar.

Then the market can decide what they want to eat and those company's profits will decide if GMO food is competititve.

Restricting information from others, especially under the guise of protecting or educating them, is the first step towards Communism, comrade.

Nobody is restricting anything, however, there are bills and have been bills wanting to require listing which is totally unfair and unwarranted.  Might as well have a Ghost Clause for everyone selling a house-they have to state if the House is haunted or not as required by the government.

Anti-GMO people are morons of the highest order and are akin to Anti-Vaccinators, Ghost Hunters, Bible Thumpers, Tooth-Fairy believers, Flat-Earthers....You get the picture, belief without evidence. 

So go ahead, keep on believing myths and superstitions, the more you do that writ large, the higher the price of goods will go up as GMO`s bring down costs greatly.  Go ahead, pay 8 dollars for your disease ridden, pesticide laden, wilting brown lettuce.  Food companies would LOVE to charge you more and if you give them the excuse, they will surely do it.

[The True Adonis]

Sounds like food companies need to do a publicity campaign then to convince consumers GMO is safe...not appeal to the government.  In the meantime, put it on the merchandise.  Not having it labeled doesnt allow me the option of 'opting out' with my purchasing dollar.

Then the market can decide what they want to eat and those company's profits will decide if GMO food is competititve.

Restricting information from others, especially under the guise of protecting or educating them, is the first step towards Communism, comrade.

I`m angry that there are no labels stating 100 percent Motor Oil Free on my eggs.    Can we get that label too?

[tommywishbone]

If it was real, there couldn't have been such a detailed word-for-word account to be reliably printed.  That should clue in most people.

Agreed. Too many details and too perfect of a memory = a lie.

[Voice of Doom]

Nobody is restricting anything, however, there are bills and have been bills wanting to require listing which is totally unfair and unwarranted.  Might as well have a Ghost Clause for everyone selling a house-they have to state if the House is haunted or not as required by the government.

Anti-GMO people are morons of the highest order and are akin to Anti-Vaccinators, Ghost Hunters, Bible Thumpers, Tooth-Fairy believers, Flat-Earthers....You get the picture, belief without evidence.  

So go ahead, keep on believing myths and superstitions, the more you do that writ large, the higher the price of goods will go up as GMO`s bring down costs greatly.  Go ahead, pay 8 dollars for your disease ridden, pesticide laden, wilting brown lettuce.  Food companies would LOVE to charge you more and if you give them the excuse, they will surely do it.

People may be morons...but welcome to America...people have the freedom to be morons...or bible thumpers...or marxists .  Maybe you just don't like freedom?  If I want to pay 8 dollas for wilting brown lettuce or GMO lettuce then that's my right...as an American.  Maybe you'd be better off living in a country where Central Planning is the norm.   Just make sure you get in the 'in circle'.  

Me...I'll take my dangerous freedom (thx Mr. Jefferson)

[The True Adonis]

People may be morons...but welcome to America...people have the freedom to be morons...or bible thumpers...or marxists .  Maybe you just don't like freedom?  If I want to pay 8 dollas for wilting brown lettuce or GMO lettuce then that's my right...as an American.  Maybe you'd be better off living in a country where Central Planning is the norm.   Just make sure you get in the 'in circle'.  

Me...I'll take my dangerous freedom (thx Mr. Jefferson)

So you agree that Products should not be forced to carry a GMO label correct?   Where is out disagreement?

[Roger Bacon]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought genetic modifications are risking the future availability of essential crops.

They pollinate neighboring non GMO fields, and then Monsanto sues the neighboring farmers and puts them out of business (because their GMO is patented).  This happens a lot.

[Roger Bacon]

P.I.P., this is definitely a reason to argue for the labels.

lol...I hear you, VoD.  Another way of restricting information is under the guise that it's just too profitable to do otherwise.  It's been doing a fine job of throwing America into Fascism.

You can opt out by buying organic, or buying from the companies that voluntarily label their products Non GMO.

[Roger Bacon]

Might as well have a Ghost Clause for everyone selling a house-they have to state if the House is haunted or not as required by the government.

If a Realtor is aware that a house is haunted they legally have to disclose that.

[The True Adonis]

They pollinate neighboring non GMO fields, and then Monsanto sues the neighboring farmers and puts them out of business (because their GMO is patented).  This happens a lot.

[The True Adonis]

If a Realtor is aware that a house is haunted they legally have to disclose that.

 

 

 

[OneMoreRep]

Sure, and how do you feel when he or similar create legislation banning homosexuals from adoption...you know 'to leave a legacy affecting the betterment of our children's future".  It can happen.  Central planning has always been a slippery slope towards fascism...don't let your agreement with one form of it's 'direct and manage' approach blind you.  The moment you join the reductions of someone else's freedom is the moment you lose yours.

Don't misunderstand my statements.

I did not say that he is a great or even good mayor. Based on the selection that we had, he was the best option.

While I think he is the best we have to work with now, there are many things he does that I don't agree with.

Also, if you somehow think that we aren't already living in a fascist state, wake up and smell the coffee.

Corporations run this country. The senate is chosen from amongst the people to speak for the people, but instead of representatives that are willing to fight for the betterment of society, we have figureheads in Washington. Representatives that are sleeping with the lobbyists and only fighting for the rights and privileges of the corporations, the same corporations that keep them living the lavish lifestyle they have grown accustomed to, while guaranteeing permanent work within Washington (see the commonly used "Washington's revolving door" term".

We are in essence a fascist country parading around as capitalistic, but truthfully have socialism catering to the super rich or poor, while the middle class is subjected to the most brutal form of capitalism possible...

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[Roger Bacon]

 

 

 

Most states require that sellers disclose the physical problems with a property, but in some states you need to reveal "emotional defects " ahead of time. Of course what and how much you need to disclose varies from state to state. In some places you can get away keeping it vague, but in New York the State Supreme Court has held that sellers must explicitly inform buyers of all defects—including intangible ones like hauntings.