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In reply to the discussion: TPP so bad even the US congress is shocked [View all]pa28
(6,145 posts)82. I'm as stunned as you are and maybe a little impressed at the subtlety.
Nobody yelling into a microphone and no gangs breaking windows.
BTW welcome to DU. I'm guessing they'll ban you now.
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I wish Obama would come out against this, he would have to betray long time supporters
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#2
um, you do realize he is strongly in favor of it, and wants to fasttrack it to prevent discussion,
magical thyme
Mar 2015
#5
He's been for this since day 1, working on it (with Hillary) & only didn't try fast track sooner
RiverLover
Mar 2015
#6
Don't forget that his Key Benefactor in running for Senate/Pres. was Penny Pritzger...
KoKo
Mar 2015
#7
Secy. of Commerce Penny Pritzker of Chicago, Hyatt Hotel heir & associated with Superior Bank
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#56
There has been no indication that Obama has any problem with this. So now it's up to Congress
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#11
I was trying to measure my words as to be considerate of the person I was responding to.
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#94
Faith, historically speaking, is one of the most dangerous of all human qualities.
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#49
Yep, and calling us every name in the book for being skeptical of the damn thing.
arcane1
Mar 2015
#32
I am assuming that they could even sue to override our environmental and labor laws.
jwirr
Mar 2015
#9
Profit over people? The M$M's media blackout of this Wikileaks story prevents the Pres. from
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#60
Last night I went to the WH contact site and point blank asked him why he would support this kind of
jwirr
Mar 2015
#35
Ditto. 1992-2016, 24 years of Wall St. Banksters & Goldman in charge of Treasury, then
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#69
He is a lawyer - you can pay a lawyer 1 week to say smoking is the best thing for you and
LiberalArkie
Mar 2015
#51
More people need to know about Independent Media to help end Corporate Cockroach rule now!
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#74
Call your Senators, Representatives and Whitehouse to express your opposition to this global
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2015
#19
True. Their reps., lobbyists are already set up in DC which is convenient. We will have been
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#75
So true. Provisions like NAFTA Chapter 11 are included in TPP. Protecting investors over citizens.
Overseas
Mar 2015
#97
Why is President Obama in favor? Why didn't he prosecute the Banksters and war Criminals?
Vincardog
Mar 2015
#36
Why did he create the Catfood Commission and appoint two anti New Deal Zealots to head it?
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#52
That did so much damage, many regular Dems. who heard the Simpson-Bowels spin on
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#57
Yes. Many in the wealthy US investor class, including those from our buy-partisan, bought 2-Party
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#63
What the fuck is wrong with our President?!? Utterly disgusted and baffled... he KNOWS better.
AzDar
Mar 2015
#26
Shocked at the contents or shocked that their shenanigans have been exposed?
99th_Monkey
Mar 2015
#28
The hopeful thing is, that there is organized opposition, even in Australia, which will also be.....
LongTomH
Mar 2015
#37
If the Senator from Wall Street can't spin it as glorious why are Democrats that value our votes and
TheKentuckian
Mar 2015
#39
No, in no way am I investing or implying any level of trust for the Senator from Wall Street
TheKentuckian
Mar 2015
#67
I didn't think you were making such a suggestion. I was just saying something out of frustration.
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#70
I think Schumer is objecting vocally and publicly because he doesn't want pushback against his
stillwaiting
Mar 2015
#77
K & R, TPP is an abomination to every nation, it grants power beyond nations. nt
mother earth
Mar 2015
#55
'the great American tradition of corporations writing trade agreements' is GOP policy.
Octafish
Mar 2015
#64