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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The TPP - question - how will this benefit the average American? [View all]hobbit709
(41,694 posts)54. It will benefit the same people who got 90+% of the recovery since 2007.
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So rather rather fight the last battle, how about American workers fighting to support ...
1StrongBlackMan
Jun 2016
#8
No, I consider the "Average American" to be like the average person everywhere, on any issue ...
1StrongBlackMan
Jun 2016
#13
Yup. The only thing I'd add is that pro-TPP people will insist that everything good
DanTex
Jun 2016
#16
As with all these trade agreements it will help some people and harm others.
bklyncowgirl
Jun 2016
#15
I think it will help us solidify relationships with other countries, help many of those countries
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#6
I know. There were several posts yesterday about "secret document, negotiated by corporations". eom
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#12
It doesn't matter if it benefits us, we have to trade with 95% of the population
CK_John
Jun 2016
#14
The same Boeing that is going to build a plant in China to cost us more jobs.
floriduck
Jun 2016
#27
Reverse that question. Why would Boeing open a plant in China and use American labor?
floriduck
Jun 2016
#29
We'll agree to disagree. I'm not blaming Democrats. I'm blaming globalization.
floriduck
Jun 2016
#35
I bet they benefitted due to jobs in the USA, not overseas.Let's just disagree and leave it at that.
floriduck
Jun 2016
#38
It is by definition, these "deals" should be subject to the treaty clause.
TheKentuckian
Jun 2016
#44
could you explain to me how a trade deal nullifies the constitution?
La Lioness Priyanka
Jun 2016
#30
I suggest that folks view and listen to the President in his presser in Canada today. Learn.
Jitter65
Jun 2016
#47
You see less "Made in China" and more Made in ... "Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan," etc.
joshcryer
Jun 2016
#49
I won't speak to the efficacy or lack of efficacy of any trade agreement...
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2016
#53