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In reply to the discussion: Congratulations, President Obama. Looks like you've got your trade agreements for [View all]onecaliberal
(32,811 posts)94. ^^^THAT^^^
When it comes to backing the corporate bosses, dems and reps are all the same. There is no difference, with very few exceptions.
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Congratulations, President Obama. Looks like you've got your trade agreements for [View all]
cali
Jun 2015
OP
Obama makes Bush look like an amateur in terms of being able to con the people
AZ Progressive
Jun 2015
#6
Nothing New... I Called Him For THE Corporatist Lackey That He IS... in 2007!!!
CorporatistNation
Jun 2015
#154
They should be reminded that the Africa Trade agreement perhaps can be done at a later date...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#46
And people wonder how Walmart is able to hide $76 billion in overseas tax havens?
kentuck
Jun 2015
#9
Walmart expanded to other countries. Over 2,200 retail locs in Mexico alone & even Walmart Banks.
Sunlei
Jun 2015
#128
But the USA should expect "revenue" from products brought back and sold in this country...
kentuck
Jun 2015
#193
a tariff? The state collects revenue in sales tax, property tax and employee taxes.
Sunlei
Jun 2015
#201
Hell, "incompetence" is one of the *requirements* for being a Republican president
Art_from_Ark
Jun 2015
#134
Standards that are not enforced are pretty-much the same as NO standards, yes?
Buns_of_Fire
Jun 2015
#97
You celebrating the victory of Boehner and McConnell? This is a huge blow for
rhett o rick
Jun 2015
#145
Wong again. for political reasons, they incorporate high standards. Have in the past
cali
Jun 2015
#79
a good and on the mark rant it is :P. you didn't mention airline parts made in china
Sunlei
Jun 2015
#202
Do you think Republicans are going to let him be president for six years rather than two years?
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#28
You want these "standards" to be drawn up in secret primarily by corporate leaders?
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#66
Essentially it is. It makes it harder to stop it from being ram-rodded thru Congress.
rhett o rick
Jun 2015
#208
By the way, the labor unions are against this POS. Also environmentalists and Doctors Without
rhett o rick
Jun 2015
#142
Mocking us because you know he won't listen to anything we have to say , , ,
markpkessinger
Jun 2015
#195
You mean the Republicans that Obama is relying on to pass this piece of shit? n/t
Oilwellian
Jun 2015
#98
Paul Ryan already tacked on a rider to the TPP to deregulate Air Quality Standards even more. This
DhhD
Jun 2015
#153
You agree with this decision that the Republicons supported? This decision that will have
rhett o rick
Jun 2015
#146
He is abusing that authority, that's the problem. The corporations love it and
rhett o rick
Jun 2015
#141
I thought I read yesterday that Obama had said w/out TAA he would veto it.
magical thyme
Jun 2015
#14
Terrible terrible things He has planned, the fascist GOP plans pale by comparison.....!?
Fred Sanders
Jun 2015
#49
By the way, you know the Republicons are working hand in hand with him on the TPP?
rhett o rick
Jun 2015
#147
What if the majority of republicans (in the base) oppose it and the majority of Democrats
pampango
Jun 2015
#112
That's why our corporate masters love to have their policies pushed by Dems
dreamnightwind
Jun 2015
#121
Democrats have historically been more supportive of trade agreements than republicans
pampango
Jun 2015
#130
If TPP passes, it means US taxpayers will be paying corporations for environmental laws.
leveymg
Jun 2015
#37
It doesn't change the rules, it just considerably expands the number of multinationals
cali
Jun 2015
#44
I understood TPP will now allow investors to go directly to international tribunals
leveymg
Jun 2015
#99
No. That is absolutely incorrect. Within the WTO, it's state to state but in many,many
cali
Jun 2015
#107
The investor-state chart references NAFTA cases. NAFTA is a state-to-state treaty with disputes
leveymg
Jun 2015
#111
Here's what I understand, and please provide a source that shows this is incorrect:
leveymg
Jun 2015
#114
Read Cali's explanation. If you look at the title of past suits, it's XYX Inc. v Mexico.
Hoyt
Jun 2015
#116
It shouldn't. I've demonstrated repeatedly that I'm better versed in this than you
cali
Jun 2015
#118
If so goody, goody, goody for investors - the 1%ers, what tribuna evel listens to workers?
marble falls
Jun 2015
#163
Keystone will either be brought back or American taxpayer will pay HEAVILY for it...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#45
I agree that TPP potentially impacts future laws and regs re: Keystone and Net Neutrality.
leveymg
Jun 2015
#101
If we allowed/encouraged a foreign company to build the pipeline, and said sorry we changed
Hoyt
Jun 2015
#109
"But this is going to be a big issue in the democratic primary and beyond." This better be.
PufPuf23
Jun 2015
#41
Will Democratic voters learn from this? I guess we'll find out with Bernie vs. Hillary
fbc
Jun 2015
#48
Should be changed to the same headline from yesterday "Obama and his republican allies"...
truebrit71
Jun 2015
#53
watch out - if you post that, you get piled onto by the usual suspects....
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2015
#63
So after 7 years, Obama finally channels his inner LBJ to twist Dems arms for this stupid deal
tularetom
Jun 2015
#59
Non of my representatives from the entire state voted for fast-track, I will call to thank them
Dont call me Shirley
Jun 2015
#72
So what do we do with a lame duck Republican POTUS in control of both houses?
Omaha Steve
Jun 2015
#78
What would be fascinating is if this rips China a big one, like it is predicted, and then they
jtuck004
Jun 2015
#80
It won't be possible to forget about it, the consequences of this will take many forms.
Jefferson23
Jun 2015
#83
No more third way votes for me. If a candidate wants my vote you had better earn it.
Ed Suspicious
Jun 2015
#93
I repeat the call for a mass campaign of civil disobedience against the oligarchs
Jack Rabbit
Jun 2015
#96
Debbie Wasserman-Schultz votes with Republicans, for TPA. Past time to show her the door.
seafan
Jun 2015
#100
Something very drastic is going to happen in the future because of this incredible
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2015
#149
So as our only hope is now his negotiating skills, but he not a good negotiator..
Nobel_Twaddle_III
Jun 2015
#150
What ever good will Obama had with me is now completely gone....In many ways I will loathe...
yourout
Jun 2015
#152
He didn't want universal health care. He wanted something corporate friendly, with a smiley face.
delrem
Jun 2015
#170
Obama's showing of his true family seems far worse than Rachel Dolezal revealing hers...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#186
And it is this slide into the maelstrom that leads to our national tragedies.
raouldukelives
Jun 2015
#200