Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

pampango

(24,692 posts)

1. "Partnership agreements" (like the EU) should include high enforceable human rights, labor rights,

Reply to Panich52 (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2015, 10:51 AM

May 2015

environmental standards, business regulation, consumer protections, etc.

We all know that our right would freak out if the US ever thought about joining any "EU-like" partnership with other countries. The "high standards" would freak them out since they are not exactly business-friendly. The "enforceable" part would make them very unhappy too since national sovereignty would take a back seat to "human right, labor rights, etc."

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trade: Warren pushes on anti-slavery; Rep Levin concerned abt drug patents and prices [View all] Panich52 May 2015 OP

"Partnership agreements" (like the EU) should include high enforceable human rights, labor rights, pampango May 2015 #1

I'd love that, though. I'd rather buy some things from the EU as they are better. nt freshwest May 2015 #3

K & R !!! WillyT May 2015 #2

The drug companies scored a huge win with heritage care. I'm not surprised they're part of Doctor_J May 2015 #4

Oh, that's right - the TPP WAS kind of a big deal around here a week or two ago. bullwinkle428 May 2015 #5