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In reply to the discussion: Obama: Elizabeth Warren Is Simply Wrong On TPP [View all]QC
(26,371 posts)153. Yes, he was the senior economist at the DLC before joining
the Obama campaign. One of those early signs that many people here waved away angrily when it was brought up.
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Sorry, I looked for it prior to posting it, and didn't seen anything about it....
a kennedy
Apr 2015
#9
Glad to see you posting here. Got a few qustions about the protests in EU regarding the TTIP.
jwirr
Apr 2015
#111
Warren should prove Obama is wrong, she is the one making the claim it's wrong for America.
Lil Missy
Apr 2015
#12
It was if you weren't White, Male, and Landed. Not mad at you, but just sayin=)
Volaris
Apr 2015
#162
And we always get fucked over so *always* isn't very compelling or attractive.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2015
#139
Has nothing to do with what I will. Pure observation. Do you have some argument that these deals
TheKentuckian
Apr 2015
#145
As predicted, you have no argument that these "free trade" deals have not been harmful
TheKentuckian
Apr 2015
#148
Our hair is not on fire. Nor do we want the details of the negotiations. We want access to the plan
jwirr
Apr 2015
#113
"Always done it that way" doesn't make it right and doesn't mean it's a good deal.
Dawgs
Apr 2015
#99
But Congress will know when they vote. And fast track doesn't meant they must approve it.
freshwest
Apr 2015
#71
Partly it's the rush for time to respond to stories, need to get ratings, and failing to reflect.
freshwest
Apr 2015
#157
Yes, heaven forbid that massive trade deals are negotiated in confidence. You know, like they always
underahedgerow
Apr 2015
#161
Can you explain the details in simple terms? Are their enforcement protections built in, and other
still_one
Apr 2015
#33
Yes, you have to read several sources including the negotiating text, USTR site, Obama explanations,
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#46
Outraged Sherrod Brown: 12 Hours Notice for Hearings, Secret Meetings, Staff Not Able to View TPP.
KoKo
Apr 2015
#55
Brown, whom I really like when he's not playing politics, shouldn't have waited to the last minute
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#72
Yeah it is Brown and Warren lying and Ryan, McConnell, Paul, the Chamber of Commerce,
TheKentuckian
Apr 2015
#143
No it's not, you can look it up yourself. If true, she's not doing a very good job keeping
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#73
This is the problem. The deal was done in secret, and because of that glances are obtained from
still_one
Apr 2015
#31
what fucking facts? the secret facts? oh, trust me, he said, I'm a liberal he said.
elehhhhna
Apr 2015
#34
The fact that they want to do it fast and secret tells me everything I need to know..
yourout
Apr 2015
#35
I wish a reporter would ask him.."How is TPP different from NAFTA which decimated our....
yourout
Apr 2015
#39
Here's your chance, Elizabeth, now you've not only got the banksters in your sight, but
libdem4life
Apr 2015
#60
Let's see. Who is keeping it secret, and who wants to examine it out in the open?
GoneFishin
Apr 2015
#62
I'm sorry Mr President, history of these trade agreements says you are wrong on TPP.
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2015
#66
Not the first question the president and I have disagreed over. Such is life.
cheapdate
Apr 2015
#68
I remember a guy promising in 2008 to get us out of NAFTA. Apparently he was wrong too? n/t
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2015
#116