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In reply to the discussion: Now We Know Why Huge TPP Trade Deal Is Kept Secret From The Public [View all]aspirant
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How can you educate someone unless you understand the art of education. When you educate someone do you consider yourself a poor educator, an average educator or an expert educator?
Do you think I'm "deliberately lying" about my opinions? Is their a major difference between challenging and/or educating one about their opinions?
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And this is just one chapter out of twenty-eight secret corporate-written chapters.
djean111
Mar 2015
#1
It was started under bush 1/reagan with nafta. TPP is a continuation of corporate globalization.
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2015
#43
Call your Senators, Representatives and Whitehouse to express your opposition to this global
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2015
#184
'was stalled in Congress under intense public pressure'. That was encouraging, that the public
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#89
We need make sure it is not a Secret, We need to organize a day to Reps on this Issue
lewebley3
Mar 2015
#4
It is TPP. Another, just as bad, IMO, currently negotiated agreement is the TTIP.
djean111
Mar 2015
#8
Saw reports from Europe also, major issues. TPP, Global Corporate Coup D'etat, for the 1%
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#65
The other treaties as far as I know don't override national sovereignty. Also they are secret to us.
Rex
Mar 2015
#46
This is being molded by the major corporations for their benefit ast our expense. It's that simple.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#144
How is this at our expense? What are we losing by corporations having access to other countries?
randome
Mar 2015
#166
Access to other countries doesn't necessarily hurt, but what the frack does "access"
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#173
Then he should vote 'No' as should everyone else who doesn't like the Investor definition.
randome
Mar 2015
#185
What possible difference does it make to know how negotiations went before ratification?
randome
Mar 2015
#52
Understandable but it doesn't preclude the need to beat China to the punch this time.
randome
Mar 2015
#168
Hope so for sure. In the other post now about no word from POTUS on TPP a poster
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#86
No, it doesn't. Country E cannot impose high tariffs or bogus laws to keep a specific company out.
randome
Mar 2015
#53
I don't. Since only one part of the treaty has been leaked, we don't have the full picture.
randome
Mar 2015
#60
Klein is the same as you or me: he's making it up as he goes along with whatever info is available.
randome
Mar 2015
#71
And who will enforce these laws? What standing does a tribunal with one UN member have?
Rex
Mar 2015
#78
I would hope such things would be part of the consideration but so far I don't see any sign of it.
randome
Mar 2015
#57
Sure, it could work out that way. But let's see what the final draft has to say.
randome
Mar 2015
#198
"Fuck everyone who had anything to do with negotiating this monstrosity." Obama?
L0oniX
Mar 2015
#41
If you want to view trade dispute tribunals as ceding sovereignty, then it was done at least 20
Hoyt
Mar 2015
#47
Point is this is not something new, and some conspiracy by Obama to sell you down the river.
Hoyt
Mar 2015
#72
Call your Senators, Representatives and Whitehouse to express your opposition to this global
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2015
#20
And how Coke created the orange drink, FANTA just for the Nazis during WWII to
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#67
Michael Froman is the US Trade Representative, appointed by Obama. Each of the 12 countries involved
Hoyt
Mar 2015
#75
So do I understand that you are fully onboard for Fast Tracking the TPP? nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#174
So you post for amusement in GD, but you're serious in the HRC group?
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2015
#202
Only the things that matter, like wages and benefits. Another failure for the POTUS.
WillTwain
Mar 2015
#100
Are you serious? See nearly every post you have made on TPP spanning months.
WillTwain
Mar 2015
#109
Believe me your interpretation of my words means very little to me. The Transparant President, OK
WillTwain
Mar 2015
#118
You are somewhat famous for your pretentious "yawn." Do not make me expose it.
WillTwain
Mar 2015
#153
As you are speaking for Nance, please have her apologize the "yawn" comment is posted
WillTwain
Mar 2015
#210
Does Nance have a response to the Yawn quote posted that she wrote but denied writing.
WillTwain
Mar 2015
#209
I know everything I need to know about you. You filled in all the gaps with a few words.
WillTwain
Mar 2015
#225
I'm interested.. I didn't know that. You'd think from reading "Secret!" around here for the last
Cha
Mar 2015
#94
Like Nance said.. these trade deals have always been in secret.. there's more involved than just
Cha
Mar 2015
#149
So you're response to those that want more transparency (like BO promised),
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#176
This is wrong thinking: "I will never say to trust anyone blindly but he is not someone who wants to
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#191
It's secret for a reason. It's dangerous and will harm the American working class while
GoneFishin
Mar 2015
#129
You forgot the sarcasm and rolling on floor laughing smilies in your post. (nm)
Elwood P Dowd
Mar 2015
#159