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Bernie understands, and speaks his mind. Maedhros Apr 2015 #1
I suspect she'll dodge the issue assiduously until after the TPA vote cali Apr 2015 #2
Does anybody know WHY Obama supports this thing? Novara Apr 2015 #3
God forbid we help other countries create decent jobs. Christ, Bernie is sounding xenophobic. Hoyt Apr 2015 #4
That talking point isn't working. It's been used before, just FYI, remember NAFTA? sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #5
Failed logic. There is no guarantee this agreement will create "decent" jobs for anyone. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #6
hmmmmm, by that 'logic' Senator Clinton by voting against CAFTA and opposing NAFTA must kelly1mm Apr 2015 #7
Correct FlatBaroque Apr 2015 #9
And repukes in 1993 called NAFTA opponents racists. Try some new talking points Elwood P Dowd Apr 2015 #11
I suspect there were a lot of racists opposed to helping Mexico, although mostly Repubs Hoyt Apr 2015 #13
Yes, the US should base its econimic policies on helping other countries first and foremost LondonReign2 Apr 2015 #12
Well, for one thing, helping people in other countries to prosper will provide new markets for us. Hoyt Apr 2015 #15
If you need to lie to get your point across, your point is worth shit. There are no Democrats saying arcane1 Apr 2015 #16
+1 You nailed it. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #25
Decent jobs? PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #17
Folks in poor foreign countries would like a chance to improve their lot in life too. Hoyt Apr 2015 #19
No, I do. PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #20
Agree with that.. Now it's time to help countries like Vietnam. Most don't care though. Hoyt Apr 2015 #21
How are the corn farmers in Mexico doing? Change has come Apr 2015 #23
If they gave up dirt farming and got a job at the new Audi plant or Martin guitars, yes. Hoyt Apr 2015 #24
K & R. Now is the time to defeat it. We cannot afford to be demoralized. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2015 #8
+1 deutsey Apr 2015 #14
TPP will turn the Koch Bros into dictators and the middle class into a third world country. w Initech Apr 2015 #10
"Free-trade" is nothing more than modern day international slave trade. n/t PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #18
+1 appalachiablue Apr 2015 #22
There is nothing to back up that statement treestar Apr 2015 #26
. . . and so must Hillary; she's no champion of the people. Keep speakin truth to power Bernie, WE LOVE YOU! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2015 #27
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