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Jackpine Radical

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35. You asked for it, you know.

Reply to orpupilofnature57 (Reply #33)

Sat Apr 18, 2015, 08:51 PM

Apr 2015

I understand what you're saying, but you left yourself so wide open to misinterpretation (willful or otherwise) that you could expect this result.

Now I'm gonna go duck from the incoming fire I've undoubtedly brought down on myself with this thread.

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I really think the TPP could spawn something huge. [View all] cali Apr 2015 OP

It spells out what They want for Us . n/t orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #1

the three chapters leaked- and they are important chapters cali Apr 2015 #2

The only pertinent Truth we've got in the last 3 yrs, orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #4

Cali, fadedrose Apr 2015 #14

yes,wikileaks has the chapters. I think public citizen does too cali Apr 2015 #15

And in addition to leaks and commentary, we can also consider history Cal Carpenter Apr 2015 #31

It won't take much aspirant Apr 2015 #3

I think it's a ploy like Woman eqaulity, watch this hand while I stab you . n/t orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #5

Equality for women is a ploy? bettyellen Apr 2015 #17

No the fact that the same people who want to " Fast track '" the TPP, orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #23

Ahh, just trashing DUers for not having your priorities.... bettyellen Apr 2015 #32

Ya, that's it . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #33

You asked for it, you know. Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #35

I certainly hope so. I think a slow rumbling is aleady underway. mmonk Apr 2015 #6

Me too. In its infancy. Let's help it get out of its cradle. cali Apr 2015 #7

Will do as much as possible. mmonk Apr 2015 #16

I hope you are right... truebluegreen Apr 2015 #8

I hear you. I hope I'm right too and not just engaging in fantasy cali Apr 2015 #11

K&R Scuba Apr 2015 #9

I hope you are right. woo me with science Apr 2015 #10

and maybe that is part of the strategy? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #12

I sure the hell hope so. cali Apr 2015 #13

TPP is just another page tomsaiditagain Apr 2015 #18

whatever. snark I presume. read this, then address the issue. cali Apr 2015 #20

CT is the trump card. zeemike Apr 2015 #24

yeah. ugh. most of those supporting this avoid me like the plague cali Apr 2015 #25

I know you have and we appreciate it. zeemike Apr 2015 #28

Perhaps I shouldn't say this cali Apr 2015 #29

when people get fed up enough... BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2015 #19

The pool of discontent in this nation is deep and wide.... daleanime Apr 2015 #21

There are so many Stepford Democrats. Politics is now a cult of personality. Meanwhile, backstage, whereisjustice Apr 2015 #22

Just some thoughts on this. Who are the world's holders of wealth, controlling world-wide jobs, kelliekat44 Apr 2015 #26

You are correct. But TPP is not about trade, it is about expanding corporate control over U.S. GoneFishin Apr 2015 #34

Maybe a rebirth of "Workers of the world, UNITE!" Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #27

Don't forget Seattle '99 G_j Apr 2015 #30

If TPA passes we NEED to be willing, ready, and able to stand with right-wingers to stop this. stillwaiting Apr 2015 #36

K&R woo me with science Apr 2015 #37