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Presuming President Obama is correct, lovemydog Apr 2015 #1
one allows congress to go thru it and modify it where needed nt msongs Apr 2015 #4
What did we suggest as Democrats, when Bush asked for the same thing in 2007 sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #5
How do you think we can fix the trade deficit we have since NAFTA? lovemydog Apr 2015 #6
First of all, the trade deal HAS been negotiated in secret. But our Reps on the Trade Commission sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #17
Plus infinity! Level playing field implies we all have the same standard of living... cascadiance Apr 2015 #28
Yes, now that we know about this horror that is part of this Trade Agreement and since sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #56
Thanks for this post sabrina 1. lovemydog Apr 2015 #52
Thank you, and yes, a minimum wage IS important. However, much as I agree with that, the TPP sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #54
Strengthen unions and start following German practices better? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #33
Yeah, I think that's a big one. lovemydog Apr 2015 #51
KNR! JaneyVee Apr 2015 #2
What did you think of it JaneyVee? lovemydog Apr 2015 #3
This bill is not like the old trade bills - from what we have seen so far it is about profits for jwirr Apr 2015 #43
The nail in the coffin of the middle class AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #7
The President says it will help strengthen the middle class. lovemydog Apr 2015 #10
Can you tell us what is in this Trade Deal that will help the Middle Class? Other than sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #25
No I can't. But I don't think we're ever going to completely lovemydog Apr 2015 #50
I'm not sure what you are asking 'without the trade deal'. Do you want us to assume sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #53
It's easy AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #59
The President is wrong. [n/t] Maedhros Apr 2015 #34
Same line of crap was used to sucker us into NAFTA. 99Forever Apr 2015 #35
Bingo Populist_Prole Apr 2015 #48
zz recho2com Apr 2015 #8
What a great first post. lovemydog Apr 2015 #11
does the tpa bill that just got voted through house and Senate committees cali Apr 2015 #9
I'm sorry cali, I don't know. lovemydog Apr 2015 #14
"Trade Deals that Put American Workers First" marmar Apr 2015 #12
Are you referring to NAFTA lovemydog Apr 2015 #15
I believe he is sincere, and I'll tell you what... joshcryer Apr 2015 #13
Thanks for the kind reply joshcryer. lovemydog Apr 2015 #16
It shouldn't affect the US (IP-wise). joshcryer Apr 2015 #18
Based on what you're saying, lovemydog Apr 2015 #19
That's the thing. joshcryer Apr 2015 #23
Don't understand all you are saying but it seems to me that this would be a way of keeping the jwirr Apr 2015 #46
How about putting Americans that are unemployed but seeking work first? Rex Apr 2015 #20
I was just thinking the same thing Rex. lovemydog Apr 2015 #21
Totally agree, the argument that wage increases hurts overall profit if crap and needs Rex Apr 2015 #22
Mr. President, stop renegotiating NAFTA (and the FTA's with Australia, Chile, Peru and Singapore). pampango Apr 2015 #24
Do you know whether or not our Trade Deficit has been addressed in the TPP? sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #26
If it enforces higher labor and environmental standards on trading partners then it should address pampango Apr 2015 #29
So we don't know. Which is why Democrats are correct to oppose it. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #32
Your faith in congress to make this a better agreement, if given the chance, is intriguing. pampango Apr 2015 #38
What do you think of Obama's 'level of bi-partisanship'? Thanks for the slam, this is what has made sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #40
"Most Republicans support Obama on this, while most Democrats do not." Not true. pampango Apr 2015 #44
Where are you getting that 'democrats support fast track'? Unions oppose it, even sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #49
"Only Democrats that identify as “liberal” strongly favor the idea. ... Republican majority oppose . pampango Apr 2015 #58
As if you aren't an unflinching supporter of the un-regnegotiated NAFTA, WTO. Romulox Apr 2015 #27
Kudos to your continued focus on discussing policies not posters. Many have missed pampango Apr 2015 #30
Um, you're doing the same thing. Right now. Romulox Apr 2015 #36
Some days I'm a little slow. I blame it on age. Thanks for your concern. n/t pampango Apr 2015 #39
Also, notice you couldn't dispute my first post. SUBJECT CHANGE TIME! nt Romulox Apr 2015 #37
I try not to respond to posts about posters including ones about me. pampango Apr 2015 #41
Your "opinions" are crystal clear. That means you aren't doing a good job Romulox Apr 2015 #42
Great Revealer of True Motives and Beliefs strikes another blow for truth, justice and pampango Apr 2015 #45
Workers. Right. Marr Apr 2015 #31
Translation of American workers = the 1% ananda Apr 2015 #47
Thank you lovemydog.... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #55
You're welcome my friend. I'm still opposed the TPP. lovemydog Apr 2015 #57
I support the TPP and here's why . . . Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #61
Unions put American workers first AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #60
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