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In reply to the discussion: Senate introduces "fast track" trade legislation to grease the rails for TPP. [View all]donnasgirl
(656 posts)18. When are the people
Going to wake up and smell the coffee, 1. How many people in this country are looking for work?
2. How many times are we going to let these people railroad us?
3. How stupid do they think the American people are?
4. It is time to make Politicians pay for bullshitting us constantly.
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Senate introduces "fast track" trade legislation to grease the rails for TPP. [View all]
pa28
Jan 2014
OP
Whenever they say the word "jobs" just substitute "profits for the wealthiest American".
pa28
Jan 2014
#8
It's obvious that big business & their Reps can hold out longer than the unemployed American.
SleeplessinSoCal
Jan 2014
#41
I think that if TPP gets shoved down our throats many of us will have to leave.
MattBaggins
Jan 2014
#10
You seriously don't think that Europe, Canada and Australia have more 'free trade' than the US?
pampango
Jan 2014
#44
That is true about Canada and Australia but not Europe which has the strongest middle class
pampango
Jan 2014
#46
Good point. And trade is 40% of Japan's economy - much more than in the US. n/t
pampango
Jan 2014
#55
Baucus, Portman, and Hatch telling us this will create jobs? Sure, we can trust these ones.
Mass
Jan 2014
#6
Interesting provisions on labor rights, environment and currency manipulation.
pampango
Jan 2014
#12
'New provisions affirm that trade agreements cannot change U.S. law without Congressional action.'
freshwest
Jan 2014
#60
I believe the phrase is "foam the runway"--can't imagine where I heard it first, though...
MisterP
Jan 2014
#52
Anyone For This Abomination Is For The Plutocrats, Not The Middle And Lower Classes
colsohlibgal
Jan 2014
#58