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In reply to the discussion: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Pros and Cons [View all]Savannahmann
(3,891 posts)34. Well I know this.
^Hillary is in favor of it. So as good Democrats we have to support it. If we don't, the Republicans might win, and then they would do terrible things to the Unions like pass Trade Agreements and make it impossible for the Unions to exist. Or Something.
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The old rising tide lifts all boats arguement, except it doesn't. Corporations get rich, & workers
peacebird
Apr 2015
#12
Hi doglover, this is my point. Corporations are taking jobs whereever they can find the lowest pay
peacebird
Apr 2015
#16
Note how even Indian workers here don't like how H-1B program works in this report...
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#27
Here they frequently live 4 to a small apartment because their wages are so low they can't afford
peacebird
Apr 2015
#30
What will happen is American wages will continue to stagnat or drop. Our cost of living is higher
peacebird
Apr 2015
#13
If you don't know very much about it, I'm curious about why you sound so much like a DC staffer.
hedda_foil
Apr 2015
#19
Please read my other posts in this thread. I'm trying to learn more about it.
lovemydog
Apr 2015
#21
Well, to he honest, they can sue (not necessarily win) for alleged violations of international trade
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#37
thanks for catapulting the propaganda. got a copy of the actual agreement to show us? nt
msongs
Apr 2015
#22
Wafting between "it is good for Americans" and "Do you care more about Americans
djean111
Apr 2015
#28