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stillwaiting

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

Reply to cali (Original post)

Sat Apr 18, 2015, 08:52 PM

Apr 2015

If we stand with them, we might have a chance at this, and it needs to be a HUGE movement.

If we stand with them and actually unite to stop the TPP, the powers that be will SHIT THEIR SHORTS.

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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