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In reply to the discussion: Obama Fires Back At Warren, Liberals Over 'Dishonest' Attacks On Trade Deal [View all]romanic
(2,841 posts)68. He's losing me on this.
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Obama Fires Back At Warren, Liberals Over 'Dishonest' Attacks On Trade Deal [View all]
DonViejo
Apr 2015
OP
Is he being deliberately dishonest? The deal is a secret from US! That's the point.
arcane1
Apr 2015
#1
You'd think republicans would be 100% against "the most progressive trade agreement in our history"
arcane1
Apr 2015
#6
Fine Pres Obama can give the text of the deal in progress to the press, stop the naysayers BUT
peacebird
Apr 2015
#2
Before the final negotiations take place? He should publish something that, when changed, will be
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#11
How about waiting until we know what it actually says and deal with FACTS. The only people who
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#14
You want us to wait for 5 years after it becomes law to read it? That is when the dispute "Court"
Vincardog
Apr 2015
#19
That is absolut.b.s.. I don't know where you're getting your info. The bill has 90 days
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#20
You're wrong. The text won't be released until after fast track is passed. No changes will
GoneFishin
Apr 2015
#58
They get their soundbytes from the ignorant shite that's being thrown about and spread it like
Cha
Apr 2015
#65
Fast track does not mean no debate. They will have plenty of time to debate. What they can't do is
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#26
It's amazing that we ever pass any treaty at all. IF this POS can't withstand the light of day
Vincardog
Apr 2015
#31
Oh please. Let's deal with the truth here. The truth is this bill will see the light of day. Why are
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#40
I couldn't disagree more. Obama never tried to mislead on single payer. He has said since 2004
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#17
Why shouldn't the public get to read and comment on the drafts of the agreement?
candelista
Apr 2015
#21
Because any agreement between 12 countries with 28 working groups will never be agreeable
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#24
No, our democratic process involves elected representation. You comment however you'd like. For
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#46
That's a bullshit manipulation tactic. If it was a good deal there would be no need to hide it until
GoneFishin
Apr 2015
#56
I am sorry that your comprehension is seemingly unable to grasp the clear statements.
olegramps
Apr 2015
#67
Hmmm... First Senator Warren was wrong and now she is dishonest... Wasn't Shakespear that said
diabeticman
Apr 2015
#15
He really hates liberals. too bad. They were ready to walk through fire for him in Jan 2009
Doctor_J
Apr 2015
#18
Obama hates me? Nah, he doesnt. He is a center left American politician.
NoJusticeNoPeace
Apr 2015
#30