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57. that makes no sense whatsoever. It lacks meaningful enforcement provisions for

Reply to George II (Reply #55)

Sat Jun 25, 2016, 07:16 PM

Jun 2016

ensuring that member countries abide by labor and environmental standards.

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So the Platform Comittee has endorsed the TPP [View all] cali Jun 2016 OP

OUTSTANDING!!! MohRokTah Jun 2016 #1

It's a truly flawed document. I've spent a lot of time cali Jun 2016 #2

I've spent a lot of time reading it, too. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #4

From what you just wrote I take it that you R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2016 #10

I approve of good legislation MohRokTah Jun 2016 #11

Yep and the unions object as does Doctors Without Borders. But the Big Corporations love it rhett o rick Jun 2016 #28

But it's "good" legislation... R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2016 #45

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The TPP is a good treaty and should be immediately ratified. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #47

I believe that you are being disingenuous... R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2016 #64

You are free to believe that. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #65

The basics of the document go all the way back to 1959. There were lots of groups Hoyt Jun 2016 #12

Are you saying that the Corporate written TPP will help the 99%? No one that rhett o rick Jun 2016 #29

Then you can tell me why, for instance, you support Chapter 18 cali Jun 2016 #13

Having worked with IP my entire life, and owning a fair bit myself, Chapter 18 is the most important MohRokTah Jun 2016 #15

So what, specifically, in it, do you think is good? cali Jun 2016 #18

Did you know that ALL of the advisors on these issues were from the industry cali Jun 2016 #19

Well that's certainly who I would turn to for input on IP in international treaties. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #48

I agree. Like just about every other document, treaty, agreement, contract, etc., the entire.... George II Jun 2016 #23

The extension of drug patents will harm access to generic drugs cali Jun 2016 #36

If you notice those that oppose the agreement have comprehensive posts about specifics rhett o rick Jun 2016 #49

But those specifics are based on the opinions of others, and most of those others have.... George II Jun 2016 #54

The point is there is a ton of written opinion with specifics against the TPP but little or rhett o rick Jun 2016 #59

That's funny greiner3 Jun 2016 #41

If it lacks enforcement then we really have nothing to worry about, do we? George II Jun 2016 #55

that makes no sense whatsoever. It lacks meaningful enforcement provisions for cali Jun 2016 #57

No sense? George II Jun 2016 #60

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As Trump founders in the polls EL34x4 Jun 2016 #38

+ 1 Scientific Jun 2016 #52

That doesn't sound like an endorsement. It's just not a flat opposition. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #5

It is a backhanded endorsement. cali Jun 2016 #7

Exactly. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #9

Leaving opposition out of the platform and endorsing it are two different things. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #6

" It also reaffirmed that Democrats want any trade deal "to protect workers and the environment." " Teamster Jeff Jun 2016 #8

Yeah, those darn things included in nearly every trade agreement worldwide since 1959 are Hoyt Jun 2016 #14

Who said they are hard to understand? Teamster Jeff Jun 2016 #16

Thank you! Snarkoleptic Jun 2016 #25

In those five cases only one company prevailed and in one there was an out of court settlement.... George II Jun 2016 #30

Just a complete waste of money and resources G_j Jun 2016 #34

so you think this is OK? NJCher Jun 2016 #35

Do I think Gallo suing is OK? Obviously it's acceptable under Canadian law to sue, but.... George II Jun 2016 #62

Corporations are just getting started Teamster Jeff Jun 2016 #53

Earlier today, I read a piece reporting that Elijah Cummings did not want the party patform DonViejo Jun 2016 #17

My own opinion of TPP 90-percent Jun 2016 #20

And now she'll have to walk (run) that one back greiner3 Jun 2016 #42

More: cali Jun 2016 #21

Technical language to hide a big lie. It won't stand the light of day and should not be passed.QED Ford_Prefect Jun 2016 #22

It's not an endorsement, it essentially is a rejection of a proposal to oppose it. George II Jun 2016 #24

...and when it does get endorsed, you will no doubt enthusiastically approve. Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #50

Good, we are not narrow minded isolationists RB TexLa Jun 2016 #26

Trans-Pacific Partnership Supporters Pin Hopes on Lame-Duck Vote think Jun 2016 #27

Misleading headline. SunSeeker Jun 2016 #31

TPP and ISDS process Arizona Roadrunner Jun 2016 #32

"there will be charges of treason...." 90-percent Jun 2016 #44

That's not an endorsement. Adrahil Jun 2016 #33

Yeah, just ask Bernie supporters about his endorsement of Hillary... beastie boy Jun 2016 #43

outstandingly ______ that is stupidicus Jun 2016 #37

+1. Well said. (N/T) Old Crow Jun 2016 #40

So predictable. AtomicKitten Jun 2016 #39

Actually it did not, not even a in a back handed way. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #51

the right turn is beginning. hobbit709 Jun 2016 #56

Yes. LWolf Jun 2016 #61

The TPP is horrible and disgusting. Owl Jun 2016 #58

Fact: We live in a globalized world and economy. YoungDemCA Jun 2016 #63