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In reply to the discussion: Question for Bernie on global economy and trade [View all]
kenfrequed
(7,865 posts)50. Elucidate the issue.
Explain the issue without referring to Friedmanesque hyperbole or allusions. If you truly are concerned about this issue then explain it; what precisely is the problem that requires us to frame the issue of trade in terms of these questionable compacts?
It is a false question to pose in this context that opposition to plans that benefit primarily the wealthy at the expense of the labor and livelihood of American workers, and the health and welfare of the poor people working in factories of Zhenzhou and other places without protection of any kind, would indicate a "lack of a plan."
Please treat reasonably with this as I have little time for games.
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FFS. How about sponsoring bills before congress. Have a look here, just a few recent 2015 bills:
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#4
Is that a turbocharged V-6 or a supercharged V-8 in that goal post of yours?
cherokeeprogressive
May 2015
#26
"What is his plan for protecting US jobs and dealing with tariff issues" was the question.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#43
Re Citizens United, he's sponsored more bills than any one to reform or repeal it. That's important.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#83
Why is it my job to explain all of this? I listed 132 bills, and the status of each. Sheesh.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#187
Check the link in my reply and seach by various sponsor, limited by bills passed.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#189
No she hasn't, she's been instrumental in driving down wages, she is an outsourcer of jobs.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#5
"Hillary has advocated H1b visas for STEM jobs because we do not have enough qualified people here."
brentspeak
May 2015
#92
He has sponsored, by far, more worker friendly trade legislation than your candidate.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#12
Solutions that you still have not provided. Your link certainly didn't have any.
arcane1
May 2015
#130
It'll be interesting to see what he says about the possibility of limits on currency manipulation as
Hoyt
May 2015
#15
We live in a "global economy" in which concepts of democracy and sovereignty are quaint.
lumberjack_jeff
May 2015
#16
That's correct. Hillary as SOS was all about "statecrafting" to suit global industries, economies:
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#20
It solves the problem better than a treaty that will lose american jobs
whatchamacallit
May 2015
#141
I can see you are passionate about this issue, although you cannot quite articulate what the problem
morningfog
May 2015
#169
MaggieD has, apparently, nothing but dodges. No facts, no links, just questions.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#94
Sanders brings up far left issues like minimum raise and SS cap increase
Backwoodsrider
May 2015
#77
Mayhap he's co-opted the Clinton angle: Not saying anything anybody might disagree with or question.
cherokeeprogressive
May 2015
#31
How do you slam someone for not having version of a plan you don't like?
whatchamacallit
May 2015
#129
They're building up their post count with "Sanders has no plan" posts. That's their whole point.
arcane1
May 2015
#143
"What is Bernie's plan to change the reality that we live in a global economy?"
AgingAmerican
May 2015
#175
We could answer you. It's simple. One man can't save us now, but he can start the conversation.
madfloridian
May 2015
#62
MaggieD, doesn't look like you are going to get Bernie's plan, lots of deflections but
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#109
The question is what is Bernie's plan on global economy and trade. Maybe Bernie has a better plan
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#123
Progressive Caucus Releases Trade Principles that Put Workers First in Trade Agreements
Jefferson23
May 2015
#95
How many Senators are listed? You received a response you were not prepared for, that is not
Jefferson23
May 2015
#105
"But that's just a bitch, not a plan". You are calling adding worker protections "bitching"?
think
May 2015
#124
So what is your plan for making the problem of having to compete in the global economy go away?
Bjorn Against
May 2015
#133
Explain to me how global economy and trade is going to deliver living wages here.
L0oniX
May 2015
#174
Do you think a president only has to deal with issues which they think are important?
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#178
Too big and too busy to give a shit about the little people? Tell me who's country is this again?
L0oniX
May 2015
#179
I did not say that so you have to wear that comment. I said there is more responsibilities on the
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#180