The Hill: "Sanders vows to stop Obama trade deal"

[TheProgressive]

The main reasons I will not vote for Clinton is because she cannot be trusted at all and she is beholden to the oligarchy (because she is part of the oligarchy).

On the other hand, Senator Sanders is a real progressive democratic socialist and above all a statesperson.

The Hill: Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Wednesday said he would stop a sweeping Asia-Pacific agreement if he wins the White House.

The Vermont senator blasted the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as trade ministers for the 12 trading partners in the deal gathered in New Zealand to sign it.

“As your president, not only will I make sure that the TPP does not get implemented, I will not send any trade deal to Congress that will make it easier for corporations to outsource American jobs overseas,” Sanders said.

If elected, Sanders said he would "fundamentally rewrite our trade policies to benefit working families, not just the CEOs of large, multinational corporations." Clinton advocated for the TPP agreement while she was secretary of State, arguing it would set a "gold standard" for trade accords. But she came out against the deal shortly after it was completed in early October.

More...

http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/268145-sanders-vows-to-stop-obama-trade-deal

[metroins]

1. Has he said why he's against it?

[TheProgressive]

2. You should read the article....

[metroins]

11. I did.

I didn't see any real specifics as to why he's against it.

Personally, I think Obama trying to get it finished is a good thing.

[TheProgressive]

13. A good thing for who?

If the TTP passes, America will lose it's sovereignty and Americans will be out of the few jobs that are still here...

[metroins]

16. Those are just fearmongering

TPP does not make America lose its sovereignty.

The job part can be debatable. I researched it a few months/year ago, I'd have to look back at what I did to remember what I came up with.

[TheProgressive]

18. I am glad you pick my thread for posting about the TTP

Thanks!

[metroins]

19. No problem

Have a good night.

I'm not a huge fan of Hillary backing off it. Bernie at least sticks to his opinion.

[RiverLover]

3. The Obama/Clinton trade deal.

She helped write it & push it in Asia as our "SoS".

[TheProgressive]

4. Says a lot...

[Metric System]

7. I HOPE the Sanders campaign keeps attacking the Obama administration.

[frylock]

9. They're attacking the Obama administrations's shit policies.

[RiverLover]

10. Most Democrats in the Senate are against it. Reid. Pelosi. Warren. Where have you been?

Google it & learn.

[restorefreedom]

26. they are attacking a crappy trade deal, there is a difference. nt

[arcane1]

30. Attacking a shit trade deal that the republicans LOVE, but need a Dem to give it credibility.

I see they managed to fool you too.

Not me!

[pinebox]

34. Ya I mean Hillary never ever attacked Obama right?

Oooops!

http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2008/01/clinton-smears-obama-iraq-again

[Metric System]

37. During the heat of the primaries. That's ancient history in politics. She was his SOS since then.

[pinebox]

38. And?

http://www.ijreview.com/2015/04/309866-hillary-clinton-opposes-obamas-trans-pacific-partnership-joins-majority-democratic-party/

[LexVegas]

5. Is the first black President part of the oligarchy too? nt

[TheProgressive]

6. What's your position on this?

[Vincardog]

8. He evidently wants to be

[HerbChestnut]

15. Nice race baiting.

[Jefferson23]

12. Why is Obama supporting this, that is the question. n/t

[TheProgressive]

14. Probably the usual answers apply...

[TDale313]

27. Making good on promises to his biggest campaign donors?

[arcane1]

31. Because he's not a progressive n/t

[Jefferson23]

35. He isn't but no one should be supporting it even if you fall under the category of moderate.

He has done very good things, WS and TPP not among them.

[arcane1]

36. Agreed, on all counts n/t

[pa28]

17. Now that Sanders is forcing the issue maybe we'll finally hear some discussion.

His presence in the race seems to pay dividends every day.

[in_cog_ni_to]

20. He always, always, always supports the correct side of an issue.

And what's best for WE THE PEOPLE. He's a good man.

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

[TheProgressive]

22. Yes he is... A rare statesperson in government.

[ucrdem]

21. Show us the money Senator Sanders.

Sanders said he would "fundamentally rewrite our trade policies to benefit working families . . . "

Fine, let's hear Bernie's better idea, or better, let's see his complete draft.

[TheProgressive]

23. First, we need to stop this disaster called the TPP and the accompanying 'trade deals'

Stopping the TPP by itself is better for America and Americans.

All 'free trade' deals are disastrous for America.

The solutions (and up for discussion) are:
1. Repeal ALL trade deals.
2. Bring our factories and jobs back to America.
3. Restore and enhance tariffs.

[Odin2005]

24. This is why I will never vote for Hillary.

[Mnpaul]

25. Why didn't they sign the deal here?

being as great as it is, people would be in the streets cheering it's passage.

On top of that, it sounds like the Republicans plan on waiting until after the election to bring it up for a vote. They plan to pass it in the lame duck session after the election.

[Bjornsdotter]

28. The TPP

...is the main reason Mr Bjornsdotter will never vote for Hillary.

[TheProgressive]

29. It is of my opinion (and many others) that the TPP will...

...be the end of the American middleclass and America in general.

So, I totally agree with Mr. Bjornsdotter...!

[TwilightGardener]

32. If the TPP is going to be good for us ordinary schmucks...why do we need

the Dem-proposed job retraining to help us through it?

[Nanjeanne]

33. TPP is a YUGE issue in our household

and one of the many reasons we support Senator Sanders.

Go get 'em Bernie - and the other brave Democrats who will stand with you against the corporations looking to make billions while they destroy American jobs.