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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

sabrina 1

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9. I'm really disappointed in Ron Wyden. I don't know why he is doing this. He was one of the strongest

Reply to KoKo (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 01:15 AM

Apr 2015

voices AGAINST this legislation over the past few years. So they made a few concessions due to PUBLIC PRESSURE and if he caves on this, HE could lose his seat.

Good for Levin, I hope they don't get to him also.

Public pressure WORKS. It delayed the fast tracking of this abomination for months. So there is still hope with enough pressure and with Unions now placing ads in newspapers against it, hopefully some of our Representatives will wake up and remember WHO they represent.

Btw, thanks again to Wikileaks for allowing the people to see some of what they are up to.

What would we do without Whistle Blowers?

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Activists Respond to "Fast Track to Hell Trade Bill Compromise" Congress Officially Introduced Today [View all] KoKo Apr 2015 OP

Wyden was the key I think, we are all totally fucked now NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #1

Which is why everyone should be calling Pete DeFazio's office to have him primary Wyden... cascadiance Apr 2015 #7

I agree, I'm absolutely stunned that Wyden is caving on this. HE was the one who warned us sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #10

Exactly. I warned about this a while back & all I got in reply was he'd never agree to fast track. RiverLover Apr 2015 #8

thanks for the Heads Up Demeter Apr 2015 #2

Democracy Now had Lori Wallach and Alan Grayson on really Attacking the Whole thing... KoKo Apr 2015 #3

The video is up. SamKnause Apr 2015 #4

Thanks! Watch it here.......for a good watch.. KoKo Apr 2015 #5

You are welcome. SamKnause Apr 2015 #6

I'm really disappointed in Ron Wyden. I don't know why he is doing this. He was one of the strongest sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #9