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In reply to the discussion: Obama is determined to push the TPP through despite opposition [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)10. what does that have to do with President Obama pushing this horrible "trade" deal?
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Remember when Obama was overheard saying he'd have more "flexibility" in his second term?
Marr
Feb 2014
#3
“And understand this: If American workers are being denied their right to organize...
Orsino
Feb 2014
#125
what does that have to do with President Obama pushing this horrible "trade" deal?
cali
Feb 2014
#10
Exactly. Propaganda must stand prepared to rewrite history on a dime.
woo me with science
Feb 2014
#61
with the help of two democratic presidents the oligarchy can return america to the 1800`s.
madrchsod
Feb 2014
#12
Whatever percentage pays attention and doesn't have a direct benefit in the outcome
Armstead
Feb 2014
#83
We actually got a "NAFTA with Canada" only in 1987. NAFTA just added Mexico to the mix.
pampango
Feb 2014
#113
Okay I know this is Canada, but it is an example of how these things can be abused
Armstead
Feb 2014
#123
Is he still determined to get his Social Security cuts too? We'll find out soon.
Broward
Feb 2014
#26
lol. the story uses the word "push". and it's hardly a secret that he's made this a top priority
cali
Feb 2014
#37
I stand by the fact that "Determined" was most assuredly NOT in the title...
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#73
nonsense. that's just crap. Under the Constitution, Congress is delegated the authority
cali
Feb 2014
#40
And you just love the lower living standards that piece of legislative shit caused
eridani
Feb 2014
#47
Are these the same voices that tell you what news stories are important...?
LanternWaste
Feb 2014
#107
There are no voices that does that. The cable news networks commonly pick some local
RB TexLa
Feb 2014
#115
Yes, that's exactly what he wants. He hates working people making a living wage
Elwood P Dowd
Feb 2014
#48
"You can't stop the future." That's a nonsensical statement. No one wants to try
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#51
I support passage of the TPP. Economic isolationism and nationalism are mental
RB TexLa
Feb 2014
#52
What you oppose is democracy and what you support is corporate dominance.
TheKentuckian
Feb 2014
#53
If a community, state, or the country vote for a policy that then can be subverted
TheKentuckian
Feb 2014
#127
Do you recognize that global capitalism will eventually enslave the lower classes?
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#55
So now you have been reduced to this old backup talking point when all else fails
Elwood P Dowd
Feb 2014
#59
Who the f---k is talking sbout "isolationism"? You're buying into Binary Bullshit
Armstead
Feb 2014
#67
I always favor interconnecting the world. That has never been something the Democratic party has
RB TexLa
Feb 2014
#92
Agreed. Republicans are much more determined to build walls not bridges between people.
pampango
Feb 2014
#96
People here that support TPP don't care about that. They see the words "Free Trade"
Elwood P Dowd
Feb 2014
#116
"I’ll walk on that picket line with you as president of the United States.” Obama 2007
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2014
#70
Mostly agree. The global lower and middle classes have benefited greatly in the last 25 years, but
pampango
Feb 2014
#114
There is no 'invisible hand' in international trade or in the domestic economy.
pampango
Feb 2014
#118
I certainly agree with the advisability of adopting a German-like union system.
pampango
Feb 2014
#121