Tidbits by Scotty
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Missouri's Drowned Giants — The Ozark Valleys the Army Corps of Engineers Flooded in the 1930s
Friday, February 20, 2026
pt5 Dandelion Conspiracy
Glyphosate is Political Poison: All-Time Monetary Payoffs from Monsanto & Bayer
@grok what are the "all time" total contributions from #glyposate poisons via Monsanto and Bayer to the Political Hacks masquerading as hereos ? Monsanto:https://t.co/HjeJRiUj59 Bayer: https://t.co/yQ5qrCfiob
— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) February 21, 2026
- All-Time Contributions: $31,138,284 (1989–2020, to 3,581 filers including candidates, parties, PACs; state/federal levels via FollowTheMoney/OpenSecrets). Breakdowns sparse, but 2016 cycle: $755,146 (81% PACs, 19% individuals; 53% to Republicans, top recipients like Roy Blunt (R) $31K).
- Lobbying Expenditures: No official all-time sum, but yearly peaks ~$4-6M (e.g., 2016 $4.6M, 2015 $4.33M, 2011 $6.3M). Estimated 1998–2017: ~$80M (averaging $4.5M/year over 18 years, focused on ag biotech, pesticides like glyphosate regs).
- Key Ties: 83-87% lobbyists ex-government (revolving door); issues: GMO labeling opposition, EPA/FDA biotech rules.
Bayer AG (ID D000042363, Post-2018 Includes Monsanto)Environmentalist claims you can drink a whole quart of glyphosate and “it won’t hurt you.”
— Cary Kelly (@CaryKelly11) February 20, 2026
The interviewer calls his bluff and offers him a glass of glyphosate.
The interview ends 22 seconds later. pic.twitter.com/zp9TyfK8oo
- All-Time Contributions: Data cycle-based, no full aggregate; 2024 cycle: $544,690 (50% PACs/individuals; top: Kamala Harris (D) $103K, Donald Trump (R) $23K). Historical (1990–2024 estimate via affiliates): ~$10-15M (e.g., 2018 $464K via Bayer Corp, leaning 54% Dems).
- Lobbying Expenditures: Yearly 2013–2025: $6-13M (e.g., 2025 $9.19M, 2024 $8.47M, 2023 $7.45M, 2017 $13.74M peak post-merger). Estimated all-time (1998–2025): ~$200M+ (averaging $8M/year over 28 years, on pesticides, pharma, ag bills like H.R.4288 for glyphosate labeling).
- Key Ties: 78-85% lobbyists ex-government; affiliates: Climate Corp (ex-Monsanto), MEDRAD; issues: Glyphosate defense, farm security acts aligning with Trump's EO.
- Lobbying (2006–2016 Decade): $120M total (pre-merger separate ops, per reports). Post-merger (2018–2025): ~$70M (Bayer avg $9M/year).
- Total Estimated All-Time (1990–2026): Contributions ~$40-50M; Lobbying ~$350M (Monsanto $80M pre + Bayer $270M). Ties to glyphosate: Bills shielding from cancer labels/lawsuits, EPA approvals, national security framing.
I introduced the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) February 20, 2026
Thank you @chelliepingree, @RepBoebert, @RepNancyMace, @RepRoKhanna for sponsoring.
If we’re Making America Healthy Again, government shouldn't be promoting glyphosate and providing liability immunity for corporations making it. pic.twitter.com/QmByXmMRCu
- String Pullers: Big Ag/Pharma influence via revolving door, donations to both parties (e.g., Trump/Harris), opposition to GMO bans/labeling.
These millions buy policy shielding glyphosate (cancer-linked, in 95% military food) while dandelions—free, anti-cancer potential—get sprayed. Profit over health.
dyk: its a REVOLVING DOOR w/ @Bayer
— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) February 21, 2026
"44 out of 56 Bayer AG lobbyists in 2024 have previously held government jobs." h/t @OpenSecretsDC pic.twitter.com/LREKVOelNN
Dr Joseph Ladapo DECIMATES the argument that our food system would collapse without glyphosate & that we have no choice but to continue to use it.
— Valerie Anne Smith (@ValerieAnne1970) February 20, 2026
“Please remember that is complete bollocks...when people say that, just know that it’s complete nonsense.” pic.twitter.com/JTKlUTGklB
This is one of the darkest, most evil and sick things I have ever witnessed. The reason why Monsanto/Bayer is pushing so hard for legal immunity – in states, the Farm Bill, and the executive branch – is simple. Their product gives people cancer. They did it with Agent Orange and… pic.twitter.com/pnbwNrBUcw
— Vani Hari (@thefoodbabe) February 20, 2026
Why I wrote thisI started this series because I believe dandelion has been unfairly demonized as a “weed” while its traditional uses and emerging research point to real potential. I’m not a doctor or scientist—just someone who thinks people deserve to see the full picture without pharmaceutical gatekeeping. This post is part of my effort to document what I’m finding so others (maybe years from now) can decide for themselves.Dandelion Conspiracy Blog Series Web Links: Part1 - Part2 - Part3 - Part4 -Part 5
There’s always a reason with this guy. Follow the money.💰 pic.twitter.com/YqIzaQxNRR
— 💕 Brittany Belle 💕 (@BrittanyinTexas) February 20, 2026
Major drugmaker Bayer — which sells the controversial, glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup — donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration last year.
— FactPost (@factpostnews) February 20, 2026
Bayer had never before donated to an inaugural committee. https://t.co/SaY2NWi261
Monsanto’s Chemical (Glyphosate) Makes Its Way Into 85% of Personal Hygiene Cotton Products https://t.co/Z7cvItT7Wd (2016)
— The Last American Vagabond (@TLAVagabond) February 20, 2026
Study Shows How Glyphosate & Aluminum Can Operate Synergistically To Destroy The Human Brain https://t.co/mIhLXGZ7Sw (2017)
— The Last American Vagabond (@TLAVagabond) February 20, 2026
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— GMO/Toxin Free USA (@GMOFreeUSA) February 20, 2026
In a complete betrayal of Americans across the country, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate… pic.twitter.com/VAqTWGq3XF
Pt4: The Dandelion Conspiracy
Why I wrote this
I started this series because I believe dandelion has been unfairly demonized as a “weed” while its traditional uses and emerging research point to real potential. I’m not a doctor or scientist—just someone who thinks people deserve to see the full picture without pharmaceutical gatekeeping. This post is part of my effort to document what I’m finding so others (maybe years from now) can decide for themselves.
Official rationale: U.S. relies heavily on limited domestic output; disruptions (e.g., foreign dependency on China for imports) threaten food prices, yields, and defense tech (phosphorus in semiconductors, batteries). Glyphosate enables efficient farming for cheap food and feed.
Timing bombshell: Comes days after Bayer announces a $7.25 billion class-action settlement for Roundup cancer lawsuits (non-Hodgkin lymphoma claims), with billions already paid in prior verdicts. IARC classifies glyphosate "probably carcinogenic"; newer studies link it to leukemia, liver/thyroid cancers, neuroinflammation. EPA maintains low risk when used as directed, but critics highlight retracted industry-influenced safety papers and pervasive residues in food/water.
MAHA backlash explodes: The Make America Healthy Again coalition—key to Trump's 2024 win via RFK Jr.'s anti-toxin push—calls it betrayal. RFK Jr. (HHS Secretary) defends: "America first" for defense/food supply. But voices like "Glyphosate Girl" (Kelly Ryerson), EWG's Ken Cook ("big middle finger to every MAHA mom"), and activists warn it risks midterms support. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) drafts the "No Immunity for Glyphosate Act" to block implementation, strip liability shields, and preserve lawsuit rights. Outrage frames it as Big Ag win over chronic disease fight—glyphosate tied to microbiome disruption, infertility, cancer spikes.
Key New Glyphosate/Trump Developments (as of Feb 21, 2026)
@PeteHegseth surely you are aware of this eh? #glyposate The same chemical elevated to "national defense" status in Trump's Feb 18, 2026 EO (prioritizing production and shielding producers) shows up in 95% of US Armed Forces Troops' rations. https://t.co/TCN9hf2bZt pic.twitter.com/RnrSMg7xcj
— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) February 21, 2026
Dandelion tie-in: While policy elevates the chemical that kills dandelions (broadleaf weed targeted by Roundup), dandelions remain nutrient powerhouses—vitamins A/B/C/D/K, minerals, antioxidants; traditional diuretic, liver/kidney support; in vitro studies show extracts inhibit spike protein binding, cancer pathways (e.g., NFκB in colorectal models). No human trials? Unpatentable plant = zero pharma profit incentive. Lawns sprayed for "perfect" grass ignore pollinator/soil benefits.
Government deems cancer-linked herbicide "essential defense," grants production immunity, while free dandelions get demonized/eradiated. Why prioritize poison over potential natural alternatives? Profit chains, ag dependency, or something deeper?
- 100% of samples contained pesticide residues.
- 95% tested positive for glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup), linked to cancer risks (e.g., non-Hodgkin lymphoma), endocrine disruption, neurological issues, liver/kidney damage.
- 100% showed heavy metals (some levels up to 17,000x higher than EPA safe drinking water limits).
- Banned or restricted veterinary drugs/hormones (e.g., growth promoters like beta-agonists/steroids in U.S. meat, one avian contraceptive) appeared in samples—substances not approved for human consumption in many countries.
- Some meals were nutrient-deficient compared to USDA standards.
- The same chemical elevated to "national defense" status in Trump's Feb 18, 2026 EO (prioritizing production and shielding producers) shows up in 95% of troops' rations.
- Critics from the MAHA coalition (RFK Jr.'s orbit) call it "unknowingly poisoning our military," especially ironic given the admin's push for healthier food pilots at 20 bases in response.
Action items:
- Ditch Roundup: Manual pull, vinegar/corn gluten, embrace "weeds" for bees/soil.
- Support pushback: Back Massie bill, demand independent natural-remedy research.
- Question: If glyphosate's "national security," why not fund laser weeding or regenerative methods RFK Jr. once hyped?
Dandelion Conspiracy Blog Series Web Links: Part1 - Part2 - Part3 - Part4 - Part 5
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