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cali

(114,904 posts) Tue Apr 21, 2015, 10:16 AM Apr 2015

TPP Poll [View all]

really simple poll.

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	We don't know enough to judge its merits
	2 (7%)
	opposed
	25 (93%)
	support
	0 (0%)
	don't particularly care one way or the other. It's not an important issue
	0 (0%)
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TPP Poll [View all] cali Apr 2015 OP

I'm trying to imagine what the Founders would have thought of this monstrosity... First Speaker Apr 2015 #1

Will Hillary vote in this poll so we can find out where she stands? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #2

Sadly, I'm pretty sure we know that. cali Apr 2015 #5

So would I. But, being politically coy is an art she has mastered. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #7

If she was against it, she would have already said so by now n/t Populist_Prole Apr 2015 #17

It is simple - but much of my opposition comes from my frustration at the secrecy surrounding it el_bryanto Apr 2015 #3

Opposed. H2O Man Apr 2015 #4

Lots of fearmongering, criticism of Obama, short-sightedness, misinformation, BS, etc. Hoyt Apr 2015 #6

Corporate lackeys are writing it. GeorgeGist Apr 2015 #8

Nope, US Trade Reps and their counterparts -- government officials in the other countries. Hoyt Apr 2015 #13

and who had access and input into it? cali Apr 2015 #14

Lots of folks, including darn near every major Union. I get they didn't listen to you, but . . . . . Hoyt Apr 2015 #15

bullshit obfuscating again. USTR labor committee memberbership does cali Apr 2015 #19

That junk is years old, there's even a new Trade Rep appointed by Obama. More misinformation. Hoyt Apr 2015 #20

Let's take a look at some of the organizations on that list of "605" that you fail to mention -- Hoyt Apr 2015 #23

The AFL-CIO refutes your statements about labor's role Jim Lane Apr 2015 #24

Corporations didn't have a seat either. I don't think it would be very productive to hold the Hoyt Apr 2015 #25

Published sources have stated that corporations DID have a seat. Jim Lane Apr 2015 #31

Hold it right there nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #37

Probably because foreign government officials were there, and right wing militia groups are Hoyt Apr 2015 #38

Really? Nope nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #41

Did you get any photos of corporate folks IN THE NEGOTIATING ROOMS? Hoyt Apr 2015 #43

Becuase those floors were out of the reach of ANY MEDIA nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #44

I bet you didn't get in on the Iran nuke talks, or even the Democratic convention, either. Hoyt Apr 2015 #46

wrong, I covered the state democratic convention nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #47

One last thing, you truly have no clue what you nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #45

it's a simple poll. If you think you could craft one that has a greater cali Apr 2015 #9

And the Tbaggers are against it, they don't like them "foreigners" and think America should close Hoyt Apr 2015 #16

how is that relevant when repub support of it as a whole is far, far greater cali Apr 2015 #30

Look, I worked for an organization like those once. There is no benefit in not screaming life is Hoyt Apr 2015 #32

pathetic to lump all those orgs together cali Apr 2015 #34

I don't like Norquist for his stand on taxes, as a board member of the racist NRA, and more.. Hoyt Apr 2015 #35

No matter what comes out, various water carriers will never think we know enough Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #10

that is undoubtedly true cali Apr 2015 #12

K & R appalachiablue Apr 2015 #11

Oppose and I oppose anyone that stands for it. Autumn Apr 2015 #18

Opposed. lovemydog Apr 2015 #21

seems to me this is an inevitable part of a long-term equalization process 0rganism Apr 2015 #22

I personally don't know enough. I am currently opposed, but I must admit that I don't know enough Xyzse Apr 2015 #26

Here's what I don't get with TPTB. If TPP is so damn great, then why are they so damn RKP5637 Apr 2015 #27

Two respondants said the TPP isn't an important issue. Maedhros Apr 2015 #28

They are agreeing with Paul Krugman. Nye Bevan Apr 2015 #33

Krugman changed his mind. He now opposes it cali Apr 2015 #39

A meek opposition. Basically he wonders why Obama is trying to convince myopic people it's Hoyt Apr 2015 #49

Maybe they're not from a country affected by it. hughee99 Apr 2015 #40

It's rather like buying a Yugo. Your neighbors will know you're an Idiot. BlueJazz Apr 2015 #29

Opposed because transparency is absent. LiberalAndProud Apr 2015 #36

Opposed (nt) bigwillq Apr 2015 #42

A very small amount just don't know for sure lol. Rex Apr 2015 #48