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Hoyt

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7. Don't really see Obama is "pushing" it. His admin is involved in talks, as well they should be.
Sat Jun 28, 2014, 12:21 AM
Jun 2014

He won't get fast track authority, nor can anyone show he actually wants it. At some point, if he comes out "pushing" a genuinely "crappy" trade deal, I'll jump on the trash Obama bandwagon. At this point, I don't think he's sold us down the river as some insinuate.

I "hope" that was the kind of "change" you were looking for villager Jun 2014 #1
Link, please? enlightenment Jun 2014 #2
I was notified a few minutes ago via email from Public Citizen's Trade Watch. Elwood P Dowd Jun 2014 #3
Does "some in administration" mean this is official Obama policy? Hoyt Jun 2014 #4
Don't know, but some, including Obama, keep pushing this TPP crap Elwood P Dowd Jun 2014 #5
Don't really see Obama is "pushing" it. His admin is involved in talks, as well they should be. Hoyt Jun 2014 #7
BWAH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA woo me with science Jun 2014 #10
War is peas nationalize the fed Jun 2014 #15
War is Peas. Free Trade is Slavery. woo me with science Jun 2014 #24
Scoot over madokie Jun 2014 #25
The TPP is not "the drop of a hat." It is a deliberate, corporate targeting of jobs, wages, and woo me with science Jun 2014 #26
Sorry, posted in wrong place. Hoyt Jun 2014 #39
Thank you, Elwood P. enlightenment Jun 2014 #27
Here a link describing the administration's new rule. pa28 Jun 2014 #28
very hard to believe BootinUp Jun 2014 #6
+1. Hoyt Jun 2014 #8
Plenty of evidence this proposal is making the rounds. Elwood P Dowd Jun 2014 #9
Thank you for this information. It looks like the proposal is on record from the OMB. woo me with science Jun 2014 #14
Thanks for posting this. newfie11 Jun 2014 #20
On what planet is another corporate assault from this administration "hard to believe"? nt woo me with science Jun 2014 #13
Earth. And Welcome. BootinUp Jun 2014 #16
The predictable defense of *anything* this president ever does comes quickly and reliably, woo me with science Jun 2014 #21
No, it's very clearly outlined in the OMB proposal right here. pa28 Jun 2014 #32
This is not about trade deficits, this is about ensuring everyone is using the BootinUp Jun 2014 #33
Facts from the OMB's own document are misinformation now? pa28 Jun 2014 #34
Whoever's interpretation you bought is spreading bullshit. BootinUp Jun 2014 #35
I read the rule proposal and the interpretation seemed very accurate. pa28 Jun 2014 #36
All it says is that factoryless companies need a new ID so everyone counts them correctly. BootinUp Jun 2014 #37
TPP - China wants in, says its man in Wellington DJ13 Jun 2014 #11
This vicious assault on Americans will be consummated by force *and* manipulation. woo me with science Jun 2014 #12
Freemarket Magic™ GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #17
Right along the lines of shrub Populist_Prole Jun 2014 #18
+10000 It's insulting as hell. This is a Republican-style move, it is so greasy. woo me with science Jun 2014 #22
I am so disappointed in Obama regarding TPP and TAFTA emsimon33 Jun 2014 #19
Americans need to be furious, not disappointed. woo me with science Jun 2014 #23
You have a talent for writing! emsimon33 Jun 2014 #29
This needs more "recommendeds" as it is critical information emsimon33 Jun 2014 #30
Obama has been trying to sell/justify TPP with the slogan "stamp made in America" on more things. pa28 Jun 2014 #31
More on "Factoryless Goods" From the International Association Of Machinist Workers Elwood P Dowd Jun 2014 #38
It would help if those who see this as a great conspiracy read this. Hoyt Jun 2014 #40
a kick and a rec BelgianMadCow Jun 2014 #41
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