Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: I have met Obama, [View all]Omaha Steve
(109,176 posts)24. US Senators are not allowed to see it in it's current form
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/05/bernie-sanders-michael-froman-tpp_n_6419874.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000013
Snip: "I have been very concerned that up to this date the text of this agreement has not been made public," Sanders wrote. "The only text that I am aware of that has been made public so far has been through leaked documents, and I find what I read very troubling.
http://www.sanders.senate.gov/download/the-trans-pacific-trade-tpp-agreement-must-be-defeated?inline=file
SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS: THE TRANS-PACIFIC TRADE (TPP)
AGREEMENT MUST BE DEFEATED
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a disastrous trade agreement designed to protect the interests of the largest
multi-national corporations at the expense of workers, consumers, the environment and the foundations of
American democracy. It will also negatively impact some of the poorest people in the world.
The TPP is a treaty that has been written behind closed doors by the corporate world. Incredibly, while Wall
Street, the pharmaceutical industry and major media companies have full knowledge as to what is in this treaty,
the American people and members of Congress do not. They have been locked out of the process.
Further, all Americans, regardless of political ideology, should be opposed to the fast track process which
would deny Congress the right to amend the treaty and represent their constituents interests.
The TPP follows in the footsteps of other unfettered free trade agreements like NAFTA, CAFTA and the
Permanent Normalized Trade Agreement with China (PNTR). These treaties have forced American workers to
compete against desperate and low-wage labor around the world. The result has been massive job losses in the
United States and the shutting down of tens of thousands of factories. These corporately backed trade
agreements have significantly contributed to the race to the bottom, the collapse of the American middle class
and increased wealth and income inequality. The TPP is more of the same, but even worse.
MORE at link.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
123 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
THATS WHAT I AM TALKIN ABOUT! I have seen 11'th dimension Chess player before. TTP?
Vincardog
Mar 2015
#2
So you agree the TTP is a vile instrument of destruction of America's Sovereignty and agree
Vincardog
Mar 2015
#9
That's a good idea, wait until it's "finalized" and ready to sign before you read it.
ND-Dem
Mar 2015
#13
23 SENATORS SEND LETTER TO PRESIDENT ASKING THAT TPP “KEEP FAITH WITH AMERICAN WORKERS”
Omaha Steve
Mar 2015
#55
So your repetitious talk of his concern over his "legacy" doesn't mean that? What exactly is
ND-Dem
Mar 2015
#70
You keep asking why he'd want to destroy his legacy. That suggests you think he's
ND-Dem
Mar 2015
#74
Well, you just keep waiting. I'm sure we'll all eat well on Obama's "legacy," regardless
ND-Dem
Mar 2015
#69
They aren't. They've already concluded his motives to be 100% pure, and are now
whathehell
Mar 2015
#107
How disingenuous of you not to believe me unless I can provide "a link to the finalized version of
Vincardog
Mar 2015
#38
Keep in mind that such leaks are often trial balloons, so it is essential to pop them fast when they
tblue37
Mar 2015
#73
Maybe Obama should invite EVERYONE to the White House and hold a jamboree
Major Hogwash
Mar 2015
#34
"So, in your opinion, is it reasonable, or unreasonable, to form a strong opinion..."
MannyGoldstein
Mar 2015
#104
So what you're saying is that you looked in his eyes and knew he was doing great?
Fearless
Mar 2015
#3
I still SEETHE at the mess that one Debbie whatawaste Schultz hath created.
ChairmanAgnostic
Mar 2015
#23
Now that he can't actually DO anything, he's can claim to want all sorts of things, yes.
Marr
Mar 2015
#91
I would substitute "doing okay" for "doing great," but otherwise I mostly agree with you.
nomorenomore08
Mar 2015
#105