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In reply to the discussion: Obama hopes to enlist GOP in push for trade pact, despite Democratic resistance [View all]Cerridwen
(13,260 posts)76. Yeah, I know. Wishful thinking. I engage it in sometimes. n/t
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Obama hopes to enlist GOP in push for trade pact, despite Democratic resistance [View all]
n2doc
Dec 2014
OP
If you have a min wage and a Chinese company can go to their in house negotiator court and win damages
Vincardog
Dec 2014
#86
How do you know what is in it? Even Congress cannot see this 'global deal' which is an outrage. The
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#36
What we've learned (no scare quotes) is OBAMA's discreditable negotiating position
Jim Lane
Dec 2014
#79
You emphasize public review but you're OK with fast track, which drastically curtails that review.
Jim Lane
Dec 2014
#94
Considering that they don't seem to be doing much else, you're probably right.
Buns_of_Fire
Dec 2014
#100
Union membership holds a vote to accept or decline a contrat. Without that vote there is no contract
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2014
#95
If as you state "The time to debate/comment on the agreement is the time between when the trade
Vincardog
Dec 2014
#102
There hasn't been a modern trade deal that has benefitted American workers ...
1StrongBlackMan
Dec 2014
#67
I'm wishing him a major fail on the TPP. This is a horrible bit of legislation, IMHO. n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
Dec 2014
#3
Sad, isn't it? So much good will built up, particularly over the past month or so.
arcane1
Dec 2014
#9
I can't wait to come on to DU and read about how this is supposed to be a good thing.
arcane1
Dec 2014
#4
Like how every superb liberal thing he does is instantly forgotten or denigrated?
True Blue Door
Dec 2014
#13
You don't have to wait, I just responded to such a post above. The Third Way is ready for anyone
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#38
Intellectualism is not defined by giving the same old bullshit credence each time it is uttered.
TheKentuckian
Dec 2014
#108
Obama is an '80s Republican. He's said so himself on more than one occassion.
blkmusclmachine
Dec 2014
#7
Let the teabaggers use whatever terminology they want. The point is that Obama is trying
totodeinhere
Dec 2014
#23
I thought the complaint du jour was that TPP was being negotiated secretively.
True Blue Door
Dec 2014
#25
Yes, of course that is a complaint. Are you suggesting that our elected officials in Congress have
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#39
I guess you have't been following this over the past few years. Congress would like, in fact they
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#42
'Hysteria, paranoia'! That says it all. You clearly refuse to accept the FACTS which you are
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#56
"I said any trade agreement I would support had to contain real, enforceable standards for workers."
pampango
Dec 2014
#29
Looks like Obama and his GOP partners are going to succeed in getting fast track. How nice for them.
pa28
Dec 2014
#19
Then we have to listen to right wingers blaming the Democratic party for the next 30 yrs.
B Calm
Dec 2014
#116
"Democrats keep losing because we don't defend government actions enough!" (or something like that)
MisterP
Dec 2014
#28
This could mean a pay cut for 90% of US workers, of course Democrats don't want it.
RiverLover
Dec 2014
#46
600 corps have seen the TPP in full, along with some unions. Here's what the unions think~
RiverLover
Dec 2014
#50
K&R It is the desire of Wall St supporters and investors, it will happen. nt
raouldukelives
Dec 2014
#54
As long as we get those 2 dollar a day salaries. It will be cause to celebrate more American
Katashi_itto
Dec 2014
#59
Holy Crap%*!@ Just read full article linked...This started out as a George W Bush deal.
RiverLover
Dec 2014
#72
Right, but that isn't what this story is about. Its about his own party being ag it and needing GOP
RiverLover
Dec 2014
#83
"Obama Ran Twice on Anti-NAFTA Free Trade; He was Lying to Us. Big TPP Push"
RiverLover
Dec 2014
#85