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In reply to the discussion: Obama talks TPP on Hardball. Thoughts? [View all]Cha
(298,021 posts)23. A couple of tweets I saw on the interview..
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PBO to Dems: "I'm willing to go through step by step every argument they've made & knock them down because it's simply not true" #TPP
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1:28 PM - 21 Apr 2015 57 Retweets 27 favorites '
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Haven't seen #hardball in years but Pres. Obama is making it fun. Chris tried to imply both parties are the same and POTUS shut. that. down.
1:25 PM - 21 Apr 2015 36 Retweets 19 favorites
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/04/21/the-president-holds-a-reception-for-supporters-of-h-r-2/
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Many jobs are created with trade. Wherever it's cheapest for them to exist.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Apr 2015
#79
Well, we got a couple of lowdown posts on this thread purporting to address that.
merrily
Apr 2015
#45
Yes, it does. But it is possible for something to be good for both workers and corporations.
DanTex
Apr 2015
#76
The problem I think is that the only person who knows the FACTS is the PRESIDENT.
napi21
Apr 2015
#30
Yes that is the problem, the shroud of secrecy as to the deal all the way around and under it.
lonestarnot
Apr 2015
#36
+1. Something in his voice and manner when he was saying "they're wrong"
winter is coming
Apr 2015
#21
Well the US Chamber of Commerce, Orin Hatch and Paul Ryan are for it so what's not to love?
neverforget
Apr 2015
#31
Haven't seen "some here" say that. if you have, you should have asked them to explain, not me.
merrily
Apr 2015
#48
Why are the Republicans giddy, and happy about this deal? Why is there, after years of calling the
myrna minx
Apr 2015
#29
Disgusting to equate opposition to TPP with xenophobia on the part of Democrats.
merrily
Apr 2015
#40
It's clear some folks don't give a darn about some poor Mexican or Vietnamese when it comes to
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#44
The one that says if Republicans support it, it must be wrong. Well Tbaggers support your view of
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#54
why does the US Chamber of Commerce, Sen Orin Hatch and Rep Paul Ryan support it while
neverforget
Apr 2015
#57
Then why didn't Obama say hey - this will suck for Americans and drive down American wages
djean111
Apr 2015
#65
Because improving conditions in foreign countries is good for the USA in many ways.
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#66
And the Americans who are jobless or can only get jobs at lower wages and less benefits are
djean111
Apr 2015
#68
We are not going to have good jobs trading among ourselves. No, I am for Social Security and
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#80
I don't believe we are meant to have access to affordable education and health care.
djean111
Apr 2015
#84
Fortunately, Democrats are starting to speak out. Just heard Rep Gerry Connolly note why he solidly
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#91
True. You seem to believe you are powerless to keep your wages from dropping to Vietnamese levels.
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#96
There is a chance of that if you have no real skills and our economy is on decline. That's
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#97
Progressives and liberals have consistently been against job sucking trade deals
myrna minx
Apr 2015
#61
I hear ya, lovemydog. As someone said.. it's not "condescending".. Pres Obama believes this
Cha
Apr 2015
#56
No bubba didn't. Bubba whipped up NAFTA, which sucks ass. No one really knows what is in
lonestarnot
Apr 2015
#42
The one thing everyone on this board agrees about is that Obama can speak persuarively when he wants
merrily
Apr 2015
#38
Good post. I would like to see Obama or someone pro-TPP address those points also.
DanTex
Apr 2015
#73
That's exactly what Obama addressed. Not all "free trade agreements" are the same.
DanTex
Apr 2015
#78
The garbage in the post above is about trade and only a small part of TPP.
Elwood P Dowd
Apr 2015
#111