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In reply to the discussion: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Pros and Cons [View all]djean111
(14,255 posts)than all the other poor people" doesn't really work when we can see that profits will go to the rich no matter what country seems to benefit. And stronger regulation that doesn't get enforced is no better than the "regulation" that it strengthens.
This agreement, IMO, is more about strengthening and enriching corporations than about countries. I think we can all agree that trickle-down does not work, was never going to work.
Also, just like the almost funny way in which so many countries disregarded the US and joined China's Infrastructure Bank, which will directly compete, I think, with the IMF and World Bank, I believe that there is not really anything that will stifle China. And trying to sell globalization as something that will improve American lives - not a good sell, considering how NAFTA and other agreements have only enriched corporations, no countries.
This agreement is between corporations, really, not countries. IMO. I will not support any politician that supports this.