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55. He is bringing the voice of the people to the Senate

Mon Oct 5, 2015, 11:17 PM

Oct 2015

because the TPP will end up harming the American people. That's not grandstanding; that's statesmanship. Bernie Sanders is a much needed voice of truth in our government. And in case you haven't noticed, people are coming out by the tens of thousands to hear him speak the truth. No other candidate draws such large, enthusiastic audiences.

But go ahead and make your snide remarks. They let us know who you are.

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Bernie Sanders Promises To Do Everything He Can To STOP TPP On The Senate Floor [View all] Segami Oct 2015 OP

It either yes or no with this deal. DCBob Oct 2015 #1

No, I'm fairly sure that she'll try to have it both ways..... daleanime Oct 2015 #15

She probably thinks she's some brilliant triangulator jfern Oct 2015 #61

And that's the whole problem -- "Take it or leave it" Armstead Oct 2015 #17

"Side with the President" AND with the corporations-- against the people. senz Oct 2015 #37

I also suspect Hillary is pro-TPP Jack Rabbit Oct 2015 #47

Something that is rarely if ever brought up about TPP... tex-wyo-dem Oct 2015 #80

Know Thy Enemy - Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks cantbeserious Oct 2015 #2

I work for a corporation Tommy2Tone Oct 2015 #52

We can buy American? Tommy2Tone Oct 2015 #53

Obama had nothing to do with it. senz Oct 2015 #56

Let's give Bush a pass? Tommy2Tone Oct 2015 #81

Bush did not set deregulation into motion nor did he promote NAFTA & the WTO senz Oct 2015 #88

Might want to check you math on how many jobs Bush lost Tommy2Tone Oct 2015 #89

You wrote, "Oh wait, nothing is made here anymore. Let's blame Obama." senz Oct 2015 #90

One May Be An Employee - However, One Is Probably Not Setting Policy - Therein Is The Difference cantbeserious Oct 2015 #64

Corporations and banks can be good or evil Armstead Oct 2015 #71

I wonder if he's going to try and filibuster the agreement. nt Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #3

Can't. TPA bill removed the filibuster from TPP votes. (nt) jeff47 Oct 2015 #14

Then there's probably not much he can do to stop it in the Senate Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #16

ROFL. jeff47 Oct 2015 #18

TPA passed the House with only 218 votes, the minimum number needed to pass a bill Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #19

And there was a herd of Democrats waiting for 218 to be hit before casting "no" votes. jeff47 Oct 2015 #20

So they weren't really "no" votes even though they voted "no". Thank you for your wisdom. nt Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #21

What were they waiting for? jeff47 Oct 2015 #22

Who are "they" anyways? Do you have the names of these Democratic members of the House? nt Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #24

Those goalposts were in a bad spot anyway. jeff47 Oct 2015 #25

Again...I want to thank you for your wisdom. Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #28

Golly...so surprising you can't answer a simple question. jeff47 Oct 2015 #30

I'm thanking you for your infinite wisdom. You've educated me in a spectacular way Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #32

No, you're desperately trying to avoid a simple question via snark. jeff47 Oct 2015 #34

It sounds dramatic and the comment was probably filmed from five angles for a future TV commercial. MADem Oct 2015 #33

From Bernie's e-mail this morning: JDPriestly Oct 2015 #45

My remarks had absolutely nothing to do with the (lack of) merits of the TPP. MADem Oct 2015 #46

You demean Sanders and all "free trade" opponents by saying that Armstead Oct 2015 #69

+1 beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #70

Hyperbole noted. MADem Oct 2015 #72

Condescending Catch 22 dismissiveness noted Armstead Oct 2015 #73

I am not being dismissive--I simply know what's effective and what isn't. nt MADem Oct 2015 #74

And I hope it is effective //nt Armstead Oct 2015 #75

He is rallying THE PEOPLE. senz Oct 2015 #38

I can't wait to hear Hillary on this issue. Fawke Em Oct 2015 #4

'C' Segami Oct 2015 #5

I think she will say there are issues with this deal but its better than what we have now. DCBob Oct 2015 #6

D, eventually followed by C. Scuba Oct 2015 #7

She will do A, B, C and D tularetom Oct 2015 #9

LOL! Segami Oct 2015 #10

There's a long drive to deep left field, Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #60

Which republicans running for the WH are against TPP? randys1 Oct 2015 #27

None. SoapBox Oct 2015 #42

Trump & I think some one else. n/t zalinda Oct 2015 #54

Probably Rand Paul. hedda_foil Oct 2015 #58

D then C restorefreedom Oct 2015 #29

Camp Weathervane has only one conviction: look out for Numero Uno. senz Oct 2015 #39

If he can muster bi-partisan support just on the merits of his appeals to their workers' interests. ancianita Oct 2015 #8

There is some opposition coming from the GOP side! LongTomH Oct 2015 #11

Hopefully other parliaments kill the deal if our congress will not. ZM90 Oct 2015 #12

Yes we do. Ultimately, this hurts people everywhere. senz Oct 2015 #40

Signatories will benefit from the deal, so their sell will be easy. It's the reactions by voters ancianita Oct 2015 #13

Whoever supports this disaster, loses the election. Every single Union in the country is against it. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #23

Why do you think Team Clinton is in such a hurry to get those endorsements? jeff47 Oct 2015 #31

Exactly. Running from the daylight. senz Oct 2015 #41

How can ANY Dem support this? AzDar Oct 2015 #26

And just today Hillary deflected a question on the differences between her and Bernie Broward Oct 2015 #35

I am so glad We the People have Bernie Sanders on our side. senz Oct 2015 #36

We can trade fairly without all these trade agreements. JDPriestly Oct 2015 #43

This is a uniter. Puzzledtraveller Oct 2015 #44

They want us to give up, but we do have the power Babel_17 Oct 2015 #48

Hillary's Business Legacy at State Dept (leading part in drafting TPP) antigop Oct 2015 #49

Give this man a veto pen. Jester Messiah Oct 2015 #50

Let's see, he can hold his breath until he turns blue? Tommy2Tone Oct 2015 #51

He is bringing the voice of the people to the Senate senz Oct 2015 #55

In case you haven't noticed, large crowds do not translate into votes. leftofcool Oct 2015 #65

Not automatically, but they're a step to that Armstead Oct 2015 #66

And we know this because...??? This is NOT NAFTA nt kelliekat44 Oct 2015 #79

Hey, I got an idea Armstead Oct 2015 #68

This isn't good for H artislife Oct 2015 #57

Biggest issue now in this campaign. Along with getting the money out of politics. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #59

And when he makes a promise, he keeps it! sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #62

But he could use the bully pulpit to point out they are corporate owned. Enthusiast Oct 2015 #63

K & R! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #67

K&R nt LiberalElite Oct 2015 #76

How could this become a major point of division hughee99 Oct 2015 #77

Has he written a detailed explanation shireen Oct 2015 #78

Because...workers! America! What else would you need to know? randome Oct 2015 #82

The TPP will also open markets to U.S. goods and lower or eliminate many tariffs on U.S. exports. Nitram Oct 2015 #84

Bernie Sanders Is On The Leading Edge On Everything, All The Time! NonMetro Oct 2015 #83

Yes, nonMetro, we get it. You're in love. Nitram Oct 2015 #85

In Love? NonMetro Oct 2015 #87

Perhaps a bit snarky, but look at the language you used. Nitram Oct 2015 #91

Yes,I Confess: It Was Over The Top! NonMetro Oct 2015 #92

K&R azmom Oct 2015 #86