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In reply to the discussion: NAFTA's ISDS: Why Canada Is One of the Most Sued Countries in the World [View all]stillwaiting
(3,795 posts)a case or been adversely impacted by ISDS.
It shows such a lack of care or concern for how this provision gets wielded in other countries. Completely U.S.-centric thinking and complete lack of care for other countries (thinking and behavior typically found within the Republican Party). Plays right in to the stereotype that so many other countries have about self absorbed Americans (which is NOT good for us).
And, it shows a huge amount of naiveté (if these people are actually arguing in good faith) to believe that ISDS would never get used (either openly and through their corporate courts OR behind closed doors/out of the public eye in heavy handed negotiations) effectively in the U.S. to advance corporate interests over public concerns and well-being.