Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.

By ActivistPost (Reporter)
Contributor profile | More stories

Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

Jim Carrey Makes a Jab at Monsanto During Commencement Speech

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 13:27

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.

Heather Callaghan
Activist Post

Actor and comedian Jim Carrey’s recent surprise commencement speech at Maharishi University of Management is really resonating with a lot of people, according to social media tickers.

It was filled with humor, stories and Carrey’s imparted spiritual advice.

But not many people caught his jab at Monsanto:

To quote him:

I’m here to plant a seed today…a seed that will inspire you to go forward in your life with enthusiastic hearts and a clear sense of wholeness. The question is, will that seed have a chance to take root…or will I be sued by Monsanto?

He is poking fun at the aggressive, overreaching nature of the biotech company that sues farmers for “patent infringements” – i.e., their patented product blew in the wind and landed in a non-contract field, actually contaminating that field. According to HuffingtonPost, Monsanto had filed 144 lawsuits against 410 farmers and 56 small farm businesses in at least 27 U.S. States, as of early last year.

A high-profile court case against Monsanto, for that very reason, made it all the way to the Supreme Court. All the 80+ farmers and groups involved essentially lost, when the Court refused to hear the case, thereby sealing previous decisions. Monsanto can sue with full immunity if one percent or more of a farmer’s crop contains their patented seeds. Could that have anything to do with former Monsanto attorney Clarence Thomas being on the bench?

It’s not really too shocking of the outspoken Carrey to have made such a remark to the graduates. The March Against Monsanto was taking place when he spoke, May 24th, and #EndMonsanto was a top-trending social media hashtag. Additionally, Maharishi University is known for their ayurvedic philosophies and organic health outlook. They are the first college to offer organic vegetarian meals to their students.

If Carrey’s speech doesn’t draw eyes on the acts of Monsanto and similar biotech companies, it is sure to draw eyes on a college that boasts natural health, environment and consciousness.

Here is longer version of excerpts – most of the ones online have omitted the Monsanto jab!

Hat tips to:
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2014/05/jim-carrey-takes-swipe-at-monsanto-during.html
http://livefreelivenatural.com/watch-jim-carrey-take-verbal-swipe-monsanto/

Heather Callaghan is a natural health blogger and food freedom activist. You can see her work at NaturalBlaze.com and ActivistPost.com. Like at Facebook.

Recent posts by Heather Callaghan:

Source: http://www.activistpost.com/2014/05/jim-carrey-makes-jab-at-monsanto-during.html

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

LION'S MANE PRODUCT

Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules

Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.

Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.

Comments

Online:
Visits:	1,671,882,396
Stories:	8,337,587