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mikehiggins

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49. “The big challenge for us is who’s going to write the rules that nations play by

Sat May 7, 2016, 01:06 PM

May 2016

when it comes to trade and commerce,” Obama

How come he doesn't mention the corporations and lobbyists who essentially wrote this piece of crap?

If the TPP is passed at all, let alone this year, everyone who votes for it should be considered a traitor.

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President Obama says TPP must pass this year [View all] n2doc May 2016 OP

This is not about China. This is about corporations' ascendancy over countries. djean111 May 2016 #1

Yup.k&r, nt appal_jack May 2016 #13

Under the rulership of Princling Xi, China doesn't follow rules or honor treaties Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #22

TPP is NOT ABOUT CHINA Baobab May 2016 #53

Obama wants to pass TPP during the LAME DUCK -likely at 3 am like they did with CAFTA -big mistake Baobab May 2016 #54

Obama Has Turned To Scum - Why? scottie55 May 2016 #57

My guess... Helen Borg May 2016 #65

That's a good a conspiracy theory as any I have heard. No wonder 'Borg' is part pampango May 2016 #79

He wants to pass it now. republicans in congress want to wait until after the election and, pampango May 2016 #68

The Democratic party? Hell, if this POS passes, the constitution is pretty much gone tularetom May 2016 #33

I'm afraid they are right. Betty Karlson May 2016 #35

Yes, both the TPP and the TTIP are horrible, horrible deals whathehell May 2016 #77

Obama better hope it doesn't pass. It will be a stain on him forever. Fuck the TPP roguevalley May 2016 #52

exactly correct all of it. But Ferd Berfel May 2016 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author NRaleighLiberal May 2016 #2

Did Monsanto give you permission to grow those tomatoes? corkhead May 2016 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author NRaleighLiberal May 2016 #17

With the way things are going awoke_in_2003 May 2016 #34

In translation: President Obama pushes his con job(s) CobaltBlue May 2016 #3

Oh, fuck that shit. TDale313 May 2016 #4

I am poor enough now. erlewyne May 2016 #45

I certainly hope you lose this one Mr. President. BillZBubb May 2016 #5

Exactly. Iggo May 2016 #62

Some Democrats are looking towards the future! yallerdawg May 2016 #6

Yes, the 21st Century where corporations run your life AllyCat May 2016 #20

Our Democratic President Obama on TPP. yallerdawg May 2016 #30

All these things are good puffy socks May 2016 #37

That "explanation" for passing the TPP is total B#llsh|t. AdHocSolver May 2016 #32

Read the TPP in full. yallerdawg May 2016 #40

These folks still believe TPP is secret. Now that they have link, they still won't read it. Hoyt May 2016 #58

We live in a representative republic. yallerdawg May 2016 #69

I really believe TPP & similar agreements are the only way we'll be able to provide things Sanders' Hoyt May 2016 #73

If tpp and her vil spawn pass we will only have a corporate representative authoritarian government Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #88

This is all really about the dollar and how sad shape our country's finances are in. newthinking May 2016 #47

Righttt, go ahead and kick the ball Charlie, Lucy won't pull it away THIS TIME. Bullcrap. rhett o rick May 2016 #64

See how trade impacts your state. yallerdawg May 2016 #78

Fuck that cali May 2016 #7

Who is going to write the rules? enlightenment May 2016 #8

They already wrote them cali May 2016 #9

True, that. enlightenment May 2016 #10

And while they do routinely bribe/extort judges, they're not judge and jury yet. forest444 May 2016 #31

Everyone behind the authring and selling of these 'trade agreements' are treasoners and should be Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #89

If only. forest444 May 2016 #93

TPP needs to FOAD. NT JEB May 2016 #11

Now, now the TPP includes a budget for training those that will lose jobs here in the USofA. rhett o rick May 2016 #12

So did NAFTA and a lot of difference that made.... newthinking May 2016 #50

There's always "jobs trainin" money in US agreements that are meant to fuck workers. Duh. elehhhhna May 2016 #70

The TPP is designed to give complete economic control of this planet to the 1 percent. AdHocSolver May 2016 #15

This! newthinking May 2016 #51

The TTIP is a different agreement Cal Carpenter May 2016 #84

TTIP and TTP ar about protecting wealthy from the coming restructure of the US financial system newthinking May 2016 #85

Obama will be proven right on TPP long-term. Of course, then, we'll be screwed. Hoyt May 2016 #60

No. eom PufPuf23 May 2016 #16

Fast track TPP --- a faster trip down the shitter. Hoppy May 2016 #18

where is the outrage from retrowire May 2016 #19

It's about the dollar and our financial system newthinking May 2016 #67

They're busy shilling for the tpp, ttip, nafta, cafta, shafta. Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #90

Dear Mr. President: Jack Rabbit May 2016 #21

Exactly. Does he really think we'll fall for this "our team" nonsense? Populist_Prole May 2016 #36

Manufacturing facilities in China have suicide nets around them to keep their employees Gene Debs May 2016 #23

We are behind on the suicide net gap The Second Stone May 2016 #25

Could be part of why China opposes TPP. Their statements have been that labor and environmental pampango May 2016 #80

Here is a link to the agreement, which is available section by section The Second Stone May 2016 #24

Screw Obama. NewImproved Deal May 2016 #26

I am not sure why. Donald will 'rip it up' and Bernie will 'renegotiate it'. pampango May 2016 #27

No, Mr. Incumbent Republican, it must not. nt villager May 2016 #28

I say it must NEVER pass and needs to be rewritten Triana May 2016 #29

^this^ and +1000 Betty Karlson May 2016 #39

Does he really think we're that stupid? dgibby May 2016 #38

Helping corporations maximize profit Cassiopeia May 2016 #42

Wish I could disagree, but I can't. dgibby May 2016 #76

Don't worry Cassiopeia May 2016 #41

Come on people awoke_in_2003 May 2016 #43

This is to me Obama's biggest disappointment CanonRay May 2016 #44

I'd say we've already fallen behind China... AlbertCat May 2016 #46

Good luck with that Mr. President. KPN May 2016 #48

“The big challenge for us is who’s going to write the rules that nations play by mikehiggins May 2016 #49

You Mean Shove It Up Our Ass PBO scottie55 May 2016 #55

This fits Obama's 'legacy' perfectly yourpaljoey May 2016 #56

Won't be until just after after the congressional primaries. Reiyuki May 2016 #59

No it doesn't. geardaddy May 2016 #61

China and Russia oppose it due to its labor and environmental standards. Big Tobacco opposes it pampango May 2016 #63

With policies like this, who the hell needs an opposition republican party? bbgrunt May 2016 #66

The implications of the intellectual properties part is as scary as anything. ronnie624 May 2016 #71

Hey Mr. Obama, it is not too late to change your mind on the TPP, get real and think please. downeastdaniel May 2016 #74

Hillary would have it no other way. Can you say "lame duck session"? Kip Humphrey May 2016 #75

FDR - 1945 State of the Union: We support the greatest possible freedom of trade and commerce. pampango May 2016 #81

Merrick Garland and TPP will pass in the lame duck. No doubt about it. tritsofme May 2016 #82

The result of "Hope and Change" U4ikLefty May 2016 #83

"Who is going to write the rules"? Who wrote TPP? "The US"? lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #86

NO! The tpp and it's clones must NEVER pass! Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #87

Absolutely not. truebrit71 May 2016 #91

No, Mr. President, this is about corporations ... ananda May 2016 #92

he wants to be buddies with those he is pushing it for Skittles May 2016 #94