Rising Cancer Rates, the Globalist Agenda, and the Big Business Land Grab Making You Poor

A candidate for Iowa governor argues that America is losing its culture and heritage due to systemic issues like corporate land grabs, exploitation of farmers by monopolies, widespread use of harmful chemicals, and a decline in traditional community values, all leading to alarming health and societal consequences.

• Iowa's culture and economic stability are threatened by out-of-state land ownership and agricultural monopolies.

• The unchecked use of harmful chemicals contributes to Iowa's alarmingly high cancer rates, disproportionately affecting rural farmers.

• A globalist agenda, prioritizing economic fundamentalism over community and heritage, is eroding national identity and purpose.

The candidate for Iowa governor is motivated by a belief that American culture and heritage are eroding, moving beyond typical policy debates to address profound systemic issues. Key concerns include the mass exodus of young people from Iowa, the increasing acquisition of farmland by out-of-state investors, and the exploitation of farmers by large agricultural monopolies. The candidate also highlights the alarming rise in cancer rates within Iowa, particularly in rural areas, which is attributed to the widespread use of unregulated and potentially harmful agricultural chemicals.

Motivation for Running

• 00:00:10 The candidate's primary motivation for running for governor of Iowa is a deep concern over the loss of American culture and heritage, emphasizing that political discourse often focuses too much on policy like tax rates and regulations, neglecting the fundamental need to restore cultural values. This personal conviction stems from a desire for children to understand their foundational story and heritage, which is seen as crucial for the well-being of the state and the nation.

Systemic Issues in Iowa

• 00:06:17 Iowa faces several deep-seated systemic issues beyond typical political concerns, including being ranked fourth nationally for net out-migration of young adults aged 25-29, which undermines the state's future. Additionally, 25% of Iowa's farmland is now owned by out-of-state investors, turning ancestral farmers into tenants and detaching land ownership from community stewardship. These issues reflect a broader economic and cultural shift that prioritizes market fundamentalism over community well-being.

Monopoly in Agriculture

• 00:16:31 A critical systemic issue is the unchecked monopoly in the agricultural input market, where only three companies (Bayer, Corteva, and Sententa, with Sententa being Chinese government-owned) control 85% of seed and input sales. These monopolies exploit farmers by charging Iowans significantly more for the same products than Brazilian farmers, actively taking advantage of their market dominance to drive up costs, pushing most farms into operating at a loss.

Harmful Agricultural Chemicals

• 00:24:55 The use of harmful agricultural chemicals, such as Paraquat, is a significant concern, as exposure to it doubles the chance of developing Parkinson's disease, and it is even used in research to induce Parkinson's in rodents. Despite clear dangers and documented risks associated with products like glyphosate (Roundup), the EPA still allows their use, indicating corporate capture of regulatory agencies. Farmers are often unaware of the full risks, relying on the false assumption that regulated products are safe, while critical studies on glyphosate's safety have been found to be written by corporate executives.

Rising Cancer Rates

• 00:37:36 Iowa exhibits the fastest rate of new cancer diagnoses in human history, with rural counties disproportionately affected, leading to a one-in-two lifetime chance of getting cancer in some areas. Compared to states with higher smoking rates like Nevada, Iowa has significantly lower smoking rates but 40% higher cancer rates, suggesting external factors like exposure to agricultural chemicals are contributing to this health crisis. Despite this alarming trend, politicians largely ignore the likely causes, influenced by powerful agricultural associations tied to chemical companies.

Cultural Erosion and Globalist Agenda

• 00:51:14 The erosion of American culture and heritage is deeply intertwined with a globalist agenda that advocates for people owning nothing and being happy, exemplified by entities like the World Economic Forum. This agenda is seen in the commodification of land, the outsourcing of manufacturing, and the replacement of meaningful manual labor with an overly economic-centric view that undermines human creativity and purpose. This economic fundamentalism, combined with an open borders policy disguised as 'replacement migration' by the UN, threatens national interest and traditional community values, leading to a loss of identity and widespread societal dissatisfaction.