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31. Corporate lobbyists write a lot of legislation...

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Nov 2, 2013, 07:20 AM

Nov 2013

and both parties are fine with that - at the leader level.

Dem voters have to change the kind of leader we select.

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Bill Moyers: Why are the contents of the TPP being deliberately kept from the American people? [View all] marmar Nov 2013 OP

Ha Cal Carpenter Nov 2013 #1

I've lost track: Was Bill Moyers already under the bus? Newsjock Nov 2013 #2

Yup, under. progressoid Nov 2013 #3

it's not a "bus"... it's a centrist parade float made to look larger fascisthunter Nov 2013 #38

Ah, it's the DU TARDIS Newsjock Nov 2013 #39

ROFL marmar Nov 2013 #93

"There would be no need to keep it so secret if it was in the interest of the public." Exactly. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #4

HA! Posted in video forum. antigop Nov 2013 #5

I just watched it again. marmar Nov 2013 #6

The assholes who sell us out to corporations need to be stopped. L0oniX Nov 2013 #47

TPP = Yes ---- Pipeline = No, The trade has already happened ... MindMover Nov 2013 #7

That's an interesting conclusion. If it would mean more power and profit down the road I could liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #8

Keystone XL delay won’t stop Canada’s oil sands growth: RBC jtuck004 Nov 2013 #22

Exactly ... there is no need to build the pipeline ... MindMover Nov 2013 #46

Yep ...heard all about the trains ...refineries getting set up for the trains. L0oniX Nov 2013 #48

This may not be completely the case karynnj Nov 2013 #82

Yeah, that article touches on that, and there are many more. But jtuck004 Nov 2013 #84

I have absolutely no pipeline experience - and was just stating Econ 102 from decades ago! nt karynnj Nov 2013 #98

They would prefer the pipeline be built, because even with the expense jtuck004 Nov 2013 #99

Why cant they have both? Dont tell me someone is worried about the reaction of the "crazy left". nm rhett o rick Nov 2013 #88

that! or the pipeline hopemountain Nov 2013 #68

Well if you want to put it that way ... MindMover Nov 2013 #75

Excellent interviews! Thanks for posting nt octoberlib Nov 2013 #9

DURec leftstreet Nov 2013 #10

K&R woo me with science Nov 2013 #11

Hope this is one of many green shoots of media attention Populist_Prole Nov 2013 #12

Enlightening and frightening. Ed Suspicious Nov 2013 #13

Too late. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2013 #14

“There would be no reason to keep it so secret if it was in the interest of the public.” ctsnowman Nov 2013 #15

Yea ...that one really stands out ....soooooooooooo obvious. L0oniX Nov 2013 #42

Watching this intelligent and informative show is a half hour well spent. pa28 Nov 2013 #16

Has the BOG banned all Moyers talking points yet? L0oniX Nov 2013 #43

Recommend. jsr Nov 2013 #17

We going to need a bigger, longer bus. There's no room left with so many under it. madfloridian Nov 2013 #18

madfloridian, great to see you posting. My education guru. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #19

No problem. Enthusiast Nov 2013 #24

If you want to attend the college of truth.... ReRe Nov 2013 #20

K&R. I have been talking this up to people, most really don't like being kept in the dark. n/t jtuck004 Nov 2013 #21

If the TPP was in the interest of the American people there would be no reason Enthusiast Nov 2013 #23

It's a sad truth jsr Nov 2013 #35

This needs many kicks and many more recommendations. Enthusiast Nov 2013 #25

Ms. Clinton is not amused solarhydrocan Nov 2013 #26

Geee ...why am I not surprised. L0oniX Nov 2013 #44

A certain Who song comes to mind. nt awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #52

"I want it, I want it, I want it.." (Obama) red dog 1 Nov 2013 #70

I was thinking awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #73

Your "Who" song is more appropriate to the OP red dog 1 Nov 2013 #74

And I don't want it misunderstood... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #78

I thought Barack Obama would be a different kind of POTUS.. red dog 1 Nov 2013 #79

you have to sell out to get that office. nt awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #83

You might want to read reply # 60 by polichick.. red dog 1 Nov 2013 #85

ka-ching! millions in corporate money hopemountain Nov 2013 #69

du rec. xchrom Nov 2013 #27

"This, to my mind, is quite a SCANDAL" Dean Baker. adirondacker Nov 2013 #28

K&R KansDem Nov 2013 #29

K & R AzDar Nov 2013 #30

Corporate lobbyists write a lot of legislation... polichick Nov 2013 #31

Es verdad. marmar Nov 2013 #34

I had to look that up - learn something new every day! polichick Nov 2013 #61

Difficult when those same corporations pre-select... Cannikin Nov 2013 #40

That's why imo the only thing voters can do right now is draft a candidate... polichick Nov 2013 #60

"Elizabeth Warren surges in new Prez poll" red dog 1 Nov 2013 #81

Now we're talking! polichick Nov 2013 #91

You are right. dotymed Nov 2013 #50

So true what you say about demanding a cost for lying... polichick Nov 2013 #59

I thought we were selecting a different kind of leader. pa28 Nov 2013 #53

It's perhaps not polite to say so, but both Clinton and Obama... polichick Nov 2013 #58

How dare you sir! Obama does not lie ...not ever! L0oniX Nov 2013 #97

K&R Starry Messenger Nov 2013 #32

Doesn't Congress have to pass this? sendero Nov 2013 #33

President Obama is asking for "Fast Track Authority" on these trade talks. bvar22 Nov 2013 #62

TPP is that brick wall Zappa referred to Oilwellian Nov 2013 #36

I'm sure there will be plenty of little prizes to hand out to the critters. nt adirondacker Nov 2013 #37

Has anyone told President Obama about this yet?? Martin Eden Nov 2013 #41

Go post about it in the BOG. L0oniX Nov 2013 #45

Has nobody flashed the Bat Signal for The Swarm yet? bvar22 Nov 2013 #64

I feel this one might take some timely groupthink to defend. nt adirondacker Nov 2013 #65

Thanks, Jury. bvar22 Nov 2013 #87

^^^this^^^ L0oniX Nov 2013 #96

lol! They don't engage on this topic, I've noticed. Marr Nov 2013 #89

as a loyal member of the bog, hopemountain Nov 2013 #71

Ah ...another one to add to my ignore dungeon. L0oniX Nov 2013 #95

Multi-dimensional chess is not for mortals. jsr Nov 2013 #51

He hasn't seen it in the papers yet! 7962 Nov 2013 #66

Good discussion. Cleita Nov 2013 #49

Yesterday, c-span 3, TPP lobbying. proverbialwisdom Nov 2013 #54

Penny Pritzker......It's like a bad joke Teamster Jeff Nov 2013 #55

K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2013 #56

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2013 #57

We need more Snowdens and Mannings to let us know what "our" gov't is doing. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2013 #63

+ 1000 red dog 1 Nov 2013 #72

K&R! a must watch video TeamPooka Nov 2013 #67

Now someone please convince me ours is not a corporatist government indepat Nov 2013 #76

Shame On Big Media, Including MSNBC colsohlibgal Nov 2013 #77

K&R red dog 1 Nov 2013 #80

Just a note Mosaic Nov 2013 #86

DURec, and kick for wider exposure. bvar22 Nov 2013 #90

. blkmusclmachine Nov 2013 #92

The Oligarchs, Billionaires And Millionaires Own And Control The Politicians That Own And Control Us cantbeserious Nov 2013 #94