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53. I do not know what's in the TPP ...

Tue Jul 22, 2014, 03:25 PM

Jul 2014

all I have seen is projections and anticipated effects, based on assumptions pulled from thread bare facts.

But what I HAVE seen (by inferential deduction, from the recent Asia Times article) is that the U.S.'s (and other Industrialized nations') issue of "normalizing wages, workplace/worker protections and environmental protections" was accepted, though somewhat weakened by adding a "decision period", rather than, the proposed immediate sanction of nations that violate the wage, workplace/worker protections and environmental protection rules. (I can't find the article; but it was linked to another post about the horrors of the TPP, that we don't really know much about).

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A light came on for me this morning, while watching ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 OP

either way she loses magical thyme Jul 2014 #1

You're giving way too much credit to the American people LordGlenconner Jul 2014 #26

which also explains why she is taking the other route magical thyme Jul 2014 #29

+1 Enthusiast Jul 2014 #40

I've run into people who knew nothing of TPP rickyhall Jul 2014 #41

You nailed it. djean111 Jul 2014 #2

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #4

It is just that might be considered Far left - I despise the Third Way and Corporatism - and it djean111 Jul 2014 #5

yep and it's a frickin shame too Duppers Jul 2014 #8

I don't think it's that easy YarnAddict Jul 2014 #16

I said "democratic candidates" Duppers Jul 2014 #19

I'm perplexed as to why you would YarnAddict Jul 2014 #27

you've enlightened me Duppers Jul 2014 #34

I checked out your link YarnAddict Jul 2014 #42

they're greasing FAR more on the right than the left Duppers Jul 2014 #51

That's what happens when the wealth gap gets to wide Marrah_G Jul 2014 #11

I don't distain them, I pity them. Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #14

Why not post a poll? nt MannyGoldstein Jul 2014 #24

You need a star to post a poll, Manny. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #35

Peg ... Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #65

Aw, my dear Tuesday Afternoon... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #66

aw shucks ... Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #67

good for you! nt Duppers Jul 2014 #10

The fact that Hillary does not understand that is very disturbing. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #39

I think that's a good characterization of the problem, and it denotes an acceptance Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #3

The GOP is appalled that we have any sort of boat at all, and is trying to hand out a Titanic-sized djean111 Jul 2014 #6

FDR and JFK were wealthy n2doc Jul 2014 #7

+100 Duppers Jul 2014 #9

That's more or less true, as far as it goes, and yet ... surrealAmerican Jul 2014 #12

In essence, the big question is... JHB Jul 2014 #13

Both views are true IronLionZion Jul 2014 #15

does she pay more taxes than rmoney?does she think her taxes should go UP! pansypoo53219 Jul 2014 #17

I agree with you completely on this. blackspade Jul 2014 #18

You make a very interesting and, I think, valid point. Jackpine Radical Jul 2014 #20

I have seen that report ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #25

Nor would I endorse such a blanket statement. Jackpine Radical Jul 2014 #28

From what I can tell BainsBane Jul 2014 #21

Oh my ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #22

That's a complicated issue BainsBane Jul 2014 #23

That was an unattributed quote I found on-line a while back; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #33

Missed it? The point is, those who oppose Clinton do not oppose her because of her wealth. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #37

Yes, you have misunderstood it BainsBane Jul 2014 #45

The TPP for one. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #46

TPP is Obama's policy BainsBane Jul 2014 #49

Oh, but I do understand. I didn't say "abolish the FICA cap". Enthusiast Jul 2014 #50

Why do you find it necessary to state false information? BainsBane Jul 2014 #64

GOP 1% want to pay LOWER tax rate than 99% vs Dem 1% want to pay HIGHER rate than 99%.... ErikJ Jul 2014 #30

Well said. That's exactly the issue. When someone's wealth depends on someone's valerief Jul 2014 #31

No, you nailed it here: freshwest Jul 2014 #32

Kicked and recommended! You have nailed it, 1StrongBlackMan. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #36

Oh how I wish ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #38

If HRC comes out further to the Left Enthusiast Jul 2014 #43

Fair enough; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #44

If you value job creation, you should be against free trade deals like the TPP. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #48

I do not know what's in the TPP ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #53

What really pisses me off, is the double standard the GOP places on wealth. Rex Jul 2014 #47

That's because the Left has ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #54

Well when I talk about the 1%...it is actually the 1% of the 1%. Rex Jul 2014 #56

I beg to differ ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #58

It's what people do, not who they are. DirkGently Jul 2014 #52

And this ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #57

One is an index of the other, I think they'd say DirkGently Jul 2014 #61

It's crystal clear, actually, and I posted elsewhere about how Clinton is making Mitt's mistake Warpy Jul 2014 #55

The Left, i.e., OWS, IMO ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #59

I think we're talking past each other here Warpy Jul 2014 #60

There are several issues involved here sadoldgirl Jul 2014 #62

I have strong concerns about Hillary - but how much money she has is not one of them Douglas Carpenter Jul 2014 #63