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In reply to the discussion: Meet the *Real* Enemy [View all]NewSystemNeeded
(111 posts)5. Pelosi just put out an op-ed in USA Today:
I suggest a new global engagement on trade an engagement that enables voices from all aspects of the world's economies to be heard.
This could be accomplished under the auspices of the United Nations, or in a new conclave created to give voice to representatives of public, private and non-profit organizations. We must give workers more leverage and have more open discussion, with greater transparency and stronger accountability than the World Trade Organization or other trade negotiations.
Globalization goes beyond trade. Our efforts must go beyond business as usual and create a new model for trade agreements.
We must think entrepreneurially think in new and different ways about how to grow the economy and workers' paychecks as we protect our planet and ensure our security.
This could be accomplished under the auspices of the United Nations, or in a new conclave created to give voice to representatives of public, private and non-profit organizations. We must give workers more leverage and have more open discussion, with greater transparency and stronger accountability than the World Trade Organization or other trade negotiations.
Globalization goes beyond trade. Our efforts must go beyond business as usual and create a new model for trade agreements.
We must think entrepreneurially think in new and different ways about how to grow the economy and workers' paychecks as we protect our planet and ensure our security.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/06/15/congress-trade-fast-track-tpa-pelosi-column/71270294/
She is arguing for a complete overhaul of how trade negotiations are done.
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Wow, I didn't expect that from Nancy to be honest. The winds of change seem to be blowing hard.
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#57
I hear ya. That's not the Nancy Pelosi I've grown to know and dislike so much. That statement
2banon
Jun 2015
#61
I can't answer that. But you can feel the tide turning. When Liberal Orgs and Unions threatened to
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#64
Sigh. So Flaccid Orange Boehner & Obama are on the same team. Against us. nt
appal_jack
Jun 2015
#26
I don't think the Democratic and Republican lines are as clearly drawn in the case of the TPP.
jalan48
Jun 2015
#17
Well said, jalan48. The idea of cheerleading is sickening esp. in regard to TPP.
mother earth
Jun 2015
#52
Excellent point. Let's all get together and defeat this piece of shit Republican TPP bill.
DisgustipatedinCA
Jun 2015
#54