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MaggieD

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2. No way of knowing...

Tue Apr 21, 2015, 06:22 PM

Apr 2015

Because the details have not been disclosed. But that makes me wonder how Warren knows them. I have concerns about the TPP, and am skeptical of ANY trade agreement since NAFTA. However, they are all negotiated in secret by necessity.

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So Who's right? [View all] Phlem Apr 2015 OP

Probably Warren. NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #1

That would be my pick as well. Phlem Apr 2015 #4

No way of knowing... MaggieD Apr 2015 #2

And what " Necessity " keeping us in the dark, while CEO's orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #7

There are several reasons.... MaggieD Apr 2015 #10

Nuclear arms negtiations & World Economy are two different subjects orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #17

Negotiations 101 MaggieD Apr 2015 #23

What??? where are you getting this shit ? orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #24

It's not "s@&t". Nor is it true that only CEOs have had input, or know what is in it. Hoyt Apr 2015 #27

That's a bigger crock of s@&T, than the one your trying to defend, read up orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #29

If it is available on the internet, it's not a secret. Hoyt Apr 2015 #32

Why isn't it a secret ??? Transparency ??? orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #34

Where am I getting what shit? MaggieD Apr 2015 #42

umm ALL Senators and Reps have access to it. annabanana Apr 2015 #44

Lots of info available MaggieD Apr 2015 #46

I'm gonna go with Liz. Autumn Apr 2015 #3

Why? Just curious MaggieD Apr 2015 #11

Based on what has been leaked so far and the Politicians that are speaking Autumn Apr 2015 #14

+ 1000 !!! orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #18

So you don't know anything really? MaggieD Apr 2015 #22

Three chapters have been leaked. Some damn good Democrats are fighting it. Autumn Apr 2015 #40

So if Bernie doesn't tell you, you don't know? MaggieD Apr 2015 #43

You are not interested in what I think and why I don't support the TPP Autumn Apr 2015 #45

I'm very interested in what YOU think MaggieD Apr 2015 #47

Over on this side of the Pacific, Art_from_Ark Apr 2015 #25

That alone, if true, says that it's a REALLY bad idea for Japan. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #37

I would guess that Korean farmers would be against it as well davidpdx Apr 2015 #38

That is horrible. "for the benefit of 1.5%" And without a doubt for the benefit of the 1% here. Autumn Apr 2015 #41

I think I will post that as a stand alone OP Art_from_Ark Apr 2015 #49

I agree with Autumn Maggie and also because Phlem Apr 2015 #19

Your tech job went to Mexico? Sorry that happened, but glad you recovered. Hoyt Apr 2015 #28

Who is right ??? SamKnause Apr 2015 #5

Is Grayson against it too? NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #12

Yes. SamKnause Apr 2015 #15

All three got their money from the people, and that's who they owe . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #21

Warren, Sherrod Brown fredamae Apr 2015 #6

This could be the last shot for Democracy . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #8

I know (she says quietly) n/t fredamae Apr 2015 #9

Yeah, well we lost that a while back. NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #13

I'll go out on a limb and say whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #16

yep. Phlem Apr 2015 #20

Warren, Grayson and sanders. When was the last time all 3of them led the 99% astray? merrily Apr 2015 #26

The usual rule: Whoever agrees with me is right. pampango Apr 2015 #30

research it and if you possess any critical thinking skills at all cali Apr 2015 #31

Why would Obama willingly participate in and advocate BreakfastClub Apr 2015 #33

I think, though, that you need to look at it from where they stand justiceischeap Apr 2015 #35

I get what you're saying. TPP detractors, however, are extremely vocal about BreakfastClub Apr 2015 #36

As much as I love President Obama, I would go with Warren davidpdx Apr 2015 #39

Check the evidence of the claims of the free trade advocates vs. the results. mmonk Apr 2015 #48

Warren. woo me with science Apr 2015 #50

It was Col. Mustard in the study, with the pipe wrench. Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #51