Posted on 05/19/2015 12:43:16 PM PDT by logi_cal869
You need to tell me what’s wrong with this trade agreement, not one that was passed 25 years ago,” a frustrated President Barack Obama recently complained about criticisms of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). He’s right. The public criticisms of the TPP have been vague. That’s by design—anyone who has read the text of the agreement could be jailed for disclosing its contents. I’ve actually read the TPP text provided to the government’s own advisors, and I’ve given the president an earful about how this trade deal will damage this nation. But I can’t share my criticisms with you.
I can tell you that Elizabeth Warren is right about her criticism of the trade deal. We should be very concerned about what's hidden in this trade deal—and particularly how the Obama administration is keeping information secret even from those of us who are supposed to provide advice.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
I trust President Cruz.
Obama promised us the “most transparent administration in history”. He delivered. No matter what you look for, you won’t see a thing.
Hurry up and “pass it so we can see what was in it”.
Not to worry - Elizabeth Warren will simply hold a powwow and consult a tribal shaman and all will be well.
Both parties have abandoned the American worker. TPA is a payoff to their corporate paymasters. The Dems are outsmarting the Reps. They also want the bill, but they are pretending to be supporting American workers and jobs. The Reps are positioning themselves as the defenders of the corporate elites. They may raise money, but they will lose voters. It is a political loser.
I distrust any deal made in secret.
Obama would not fight for any trade deal unless it could precipitate the collapse of our economy.
“The Reps are positioning themselves as the defenders of the corporate elites. They may raise money, but they will lose voters. It is a political loser.”
Republicans know they are an endangered species. They are grabbing the cash as fast as they can, while they can still get elected to something.
I know the Dems don’t want it, labor and unions oppose it...but why is the GOP siding with Obama to give him what he wants.
That is certainly the $1000 question.
I hated citing this source, but the article’s author had 1st-hand information I’ve not read anywhere prior...as filtered as it is by the ‘secrecy’.
I do too but we have to make it through the next 19 months with as little damage done as possible. Only a handful of senators and house members are really conservatives and will fight for us until then.
When have they ever opposed Obama?
So that the Republicans can get something they want like open borders or extensions and bailouts to Obamacare or ...
Oh wait! Those are things Obama wants anyway.
” Republicans know they are an endangered species. They are grabbing the cash as fast as they can, while they can still get elected to something.”
They are an endangered species, because they flooded America with illegals, and otherwise financially raped the USA. Just like Dems.
Snip: “Senator Warren should be commended for her courage in standing up to the President...”
Hell hath frozen over.... I agreeing with democrats! Isn’t there a single republican who will risk getting arrested and tell us serfs what is in this deal!
This, right here, is what is wrong with the Obama administration. David Freddoso called it.
“They are an endangered species, because they flooded America with illegals, and otherwise financially raped the USA. Just like Dems.”
Of course. Republicans have an active hand in their own demise, but their money masters demanded it. Now it’s time to stuff the trunk full of cash before they no longer have access to the halls of corruption.
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