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In reply to the discussion: TPP Poll [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)19. bullshit obfuscating again. USTR labor committee memberbership does
not mean they had either access or input into the TPP.
here is a list of who did.
http://sojo.net/blogs/2012/06/29/insider-list
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I'm trying to imagine what the Founders would have thought of this monstrosity...
First Speaker
Apr 2015
#1
It is simple - but much of my opposition comes from my frustration at the secrecy surrounding it
el_bryanto
Apr 2015
#3
Lots of fearmongering, criticism of Obama, short-sightedness, misinformation, BS, etc.
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#6
Nope, US Trade Reps and their counterparts -- government officials in the other countries.
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#13
Lots of folks, including darn near every major Union. I get they didn't listen to you, but . . . . .
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#15
That junk is years old, there's even a new Trade Rep appointed by Obama. More misinformation.
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#20
Let's take a look at some of the organizations on that list of "605" that you fail to mention --
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#23
Corporations didn't have a seat either. I don't think it would be very productive to hold the
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#25
Probably because foreign government officials were there, and right wing militia groups are
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#38
I bet you didn't get in on the Iran nuke talks, or even the Democratic convention, either.
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#46
And the Tbaggers are against it, they don't like them "foreigners" and think America should close
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#16
Look, I worked for an organization like those once. There is no benefit in not screaming life is
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#32
I don't like Norquist for his stand on taxes, as a board member of the racist NRA, and more..
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#35
No matter what comes out, various water carriers will never think we know enough
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Apr 2015
#10
I personally don't know enough. I am currently opposed, but I must admit that I don't know enough
Xyzse
Apr 2015
#26
Here's what I don't get with TPTB. If TPP is so damn great, then why are they so damn
RKP5637
Apr 2015
#27