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36. Obama is "the right" these days, pushing further financial deregulation- and he's wrong

Tue Mar 8, 2016, 09:28 AM

Mar 2016

Last edited Tue Mar 8, 2016, 12:45 PM - Edit history (1)

Elizabeth Warren was the only Senator who explained the truth..

The WTO does change US laws, it did in 1999 and the US pushed them into it.

We make them do it.

So, if we want to remain a world leader it is absolutely essential that we need to change our entire way of thinking and become responsible again. And back off of the push for financial deregulation and trade deals that overrule democratic rule and national sovereignty.

We have existed for hundreds of years without special corporate rights, we don't need them now.

With great power always comes great responsibility.

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Obama says both left and right are wrong on Wall Street rules [View all] IDemo Mar 2016 OP

Typical neoliberal dribble. TM99 Mar 2016 #1

Exactly Carolina Mar 2016 #35

Laugh. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #2

Note that after Obama took office, the gigantic banks and financial firms at the center of the crash Maedhros Mar 2016 #6

And look at the huge number of Democratic Office holders across America. DhhD Mar 2016 #23

What about all those that have still not recovered and never 7wo7rees Mar 2016 #29

And many did not recover at all. I see where he is coming jwirr Mar 2016 #37

And how many have been charged with anything? Or jailed? 7962 Mar 2016 #16

And are the biggest banks then even bigger now? Yes, very much so. Red Oak Mar 2016 #20

There was much swept under the rug. Without a full accounting, charges filed, perp walks silvershadow Mar 2016 #21

None at the banks responsible for the crisis. JackRiddler Mar 2016 #22

Agreed 7962 Mar 2016 #24

yeah edhopper Mar 2016 #3

OK how many banksters went to jail? Vincardog Mar 2016 #4

Bullshit. nt GoneFishin Mar 2016 #5

With all due respect, Sir.... Raster Mar 2016 #7

Any pol ramming TPP down our throats chapdrum Mar 2016 #8

Obama always wants to position himself in the middle. Broward Mar 2016 #9

This is what Bernie says at every stop. dogman Mar 2016 #10

People involvement is the only way we are going to get this jwirr Mar 2016 #38

the crisis happened and VERY LITTLE changed: there MisterP Mar 2016 #11

complete bullshit Skittles Mar 2016 #12

LOL, he's feelin the bern! tularetom Mar 2016 #13

John Stewart nails it. Dodd-Frank is...... Skwmom Mar 2016 #14

How many bankers were indicted? Geronimoe Mar 2016 #15

On this issue and TPP PatrynXX Mar 2016 #17

Ah, dude? Kelvin Mace Mar 2016 #18

Rec'd for all the above comments swilton Mar 2016 #19

"Cracked down effectively on Wall Street"? Akicita Mar 2016 #25

The banks are even too bigger to fail now. Mission accomplished? n/t PoliticAverse Mar 2016 #26

Yes, no, just wait. JackRiddler Mar 2016 #31

Just wait until the next, and bigger economic meltdown Hydra Mar 2016 #27

BS. Sorry, not this time. No way, no how! 7wo7rees Mar 2016 #28

America is spun out - the spin is making us dizzy.. Baobab Mar 2016 #30

Krugman: Half A Loaf, Financial Reform Edition pampango Mar 2016 #32

I think we should remember that somebody SHOT A BULLET at this man's house. raging moderate Mar 2016 #33

sorry mtasselin Mar 2016 #34

Obama is "the right" these days, pushing further financial deregulation- and he's wrong Baobab Mar 2016 #36

I agree with PBO creon Mar 2016 #39

Yeah, right, from the guy who wants us to have TPP! dmosh42 Mar 2016 #40