One cannot simultaneously want the TPP and economic justice for the 99%

[Hoyt]

131. Surely you can respond with a a phrase of a few words, if you know of negative consequences.

Now if you have to go read the conspiracy theorists to come up with something negative, that is telling.

I have faith that the TPP -- if enacted -- will help preserve what is preservable. I don't expect it, or any other kind of trade legislation, to make things much better than they are now. We are in a technological revolution that is simply not going to produce the number of jobs we need. Protectionism, if of any benefit, is only short-term.

Therefore, we have to find a way to maintain some level of trade world-wide to preserve as many jobs as possible. And, we need to develop better safety nets, taxation systems, disincentives for exporting jobs, etc., to ensure the populace is not left to fend for themselves on the streets. Refusing to pursue these type trade agreements will be a serious mistake, but I suspect the Obama-is-out-to-destroy-us crowd will make it tough to pass.