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In reply to the discussion: HRC restates her opinion on TPP [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)121. Yeah, I know what it's called.
I'm looking for a different word this time around, it's called "leadership".
It's not even about the TPP per se. It's about taking clearly articulated stands on potentially controversial issues, without worrying whether some people may or may not like it.
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Really? Seeing as the overwhelming majority of hte party is in heels-in opposition to the TPP...
Scootaloo
May 2015
#69
No, a majority of Democrats favor the TPP, and a majority of Republicans oppose it
Recursion
May 2015
#182
I'm all ears. If you don't want to make a case for your candidate, that is your choice
GummyBearz
May 2015
#91
I'd rather give you the chance to put as much spin on any quote in that book you possibly can
GummyBearz
May 2015
#97
I own it, I've read it and that is not much of an edited version. It's a VERY ACCURATE
Exilednight
May 2015
#104
And where does she say she is concerned enough to take a wait and see the final draft?
Exilednight
May 2015
#160
I posted in one other thread, and it has the exact same time stamp as the one above. Nice try, but I
Exilednight
May 2015
#175
Strange. That's just what it says in my copy. Is someone changing Hillary's book?
Autumn
May 2015
#126
When Will A Former Senator Be Able To See The TPP - Not Until It Becomes Law
cantbeserious
May 2015
#18
So There Is Nothing To See Until A Law Is Passed - Thank You For Confirming That
cantbeserious
May 2015
#40
Who gives a flying fuck? After the kabuki periods the TeaPubliKlans will decide if it protects
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#153
And if there are things "still being negotiated" that she doesn't like, then would she support TPA?
cascadiance
May 2015
#107
If you are for TPA then you are for the TPP and whatever the next rounds of garbage are no matter
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#129
As SoS she helped negotiate it. On page 69 she goes into detail about negotiating
Exilednight
May 2015
#128
I'm sure she will sit down and read the entire thing with a team of experts at her elbow
Scootaloo
May 2015
#50
How did we know there would be some of the remarks? For some it does not matter what she says
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#32
By the end of the week they will be re-enforced with a whole list of new talking points.
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#36
She answered the question in her book. She admitted to helping craft it. On page
Exilednight
May 2015
#143
I was only citing one reference in her book. There are over a dozen, but you would
Exilednight
May 2015
#145
She didn't withold judgement in her book. I find it disheartening now that she is being
Exilednight
May 2015
#147
That's not what she said in the book. She called it the "gold standard". I've actually read her book
Exilednight
May 2015
#151
I have a simple rule: If the corporations are for it, the people are going to get screwed.
hobbit709
May 2015
#74
And let's not forget. If the republicans are for it, people are going to get screwed
Doctor_J
May 2015
#81
And let's not forget. If the republicans are for it, people are going to get screwed
Doctor_J
May 2015
#81
So her Answer is a Firm, Resounding...Maybe I could Be against it. Or Not.
Katashi_itto
May 2015
#108
Yes, last time she was asked she said that if the TPP wasn't good we should "be prepared to consider
Warren DeMontague
May 2015
#115
"Collective bargaining rights for workers in the countries included in the trade pact"
TBF
May 2015
#167
Baloney. She's dodging comment on the real TPP (and being silent on the TPA).
Jim Lane
May 2015
#133