IMO single best case undermining US claims they don't engage in econ espionage=how we do Monsanto's bidding @matthewstoller
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Replying to @emptywheel @matthewstoller
we don't do the bidding of pharma companies? tell medicare, which is barred from negotiating drug prices
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The equiv would be passing trade deals to make it harder for poor countries to get generics.
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like the TPP? http://qz.com/543385/under-the-tpp-americas-insanely-high-drug-prices-will-be-an-unappreciated-export/ …
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Precisely what meant to allude to. Again, IMO what we do w/Monsanto is far more individualized, focused.
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Hard to imagine an even more concentrated market will improve the situation.
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Fascinating discussion. Wondering - could it get worse? Chance of improv w/ Bayer ownrshp?
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No
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Your allegation is SoS will still serve as a private lobbying/marketing person for Monsanto?
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no idea, I just think the seed/chemical industry will get much worse
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Which is a different thing than I'm arguing. @joanneleon @Pliny_theElder
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Yes
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