Barack Obama and Republicans are at the Trade Deal Dance. Obama's arms are stretched far and it's apparent neither party wants to get close to the other. Man: They haven't done this before, have they?
It is peculiar, isn’t it? Free-trade deals are generally something strongly favored by the Repugs. Yet, like mandatory health insurance (also originally a Repug proposal), when it’s put in place by a Demi-crat, they just can’t bring themselves to support it lest said Demi-crat gets credit for doing something. Then they campaign on a claim that the Demi-crats can’t govern effectively and can’t get anything done. It’s a strategy that’s all about taking power without regard for the well-being of the country or the citizenry.
This is one of few times I think Toles got it wrong. The real struggle is between Obama and his OWN party. People like Elizabeth Warren are asking why the heck this is a secret law and requires fast-tracking. Obama says any member of Congress can look at any time. Sure – but they can’t keep a copy or speak about it. Who is it being kept secret from? US.A lot of Republicans are gung-ho for this, because they may be anticipating the same kind of cheap off-shoring we got post-NAFTA (a major accomplishment of Clinton the Republican).I don’t like it. It stinks.
The secret clauses of this new trade agreement was most likely written by the private parties who want it, and will greatly benefit by it. As if GATT and NAFTA wasn’t enough!
cripplious about 9 years ago
A couple of what is the better question
feverjr Premium Member about 9 years ago
Is this reverse psychology? Obama knows that if he’s in favor of something, most of the Republican congress will automatically be against it.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
It is peculiar, isn’t it? Free-trade deals are generally something strongly favored by the Repugs. Yet, like mandatory health insurance (also originally a Repug proposal), when it’s put in place by a Demi-crat, they just can’t bring themselves to support it lest said Demi-crat gets credit for doing something. Then they campaign on a claim that the Demi-crats can’t govern effectively and can’t get anything done. It’s a strategy that’s all about taking power without regard for the well-being of the country or the citizenry.
Carl Premium Member about 9 years ago
Yep, thats why they squashed Clinton’s trade deal, NAFTA.
Motivemagus almost 9 years ago
This is one of few times I think Toles got it wrong. The real struggle is between Obama and his OWN party. People like Elizabeth Warren are asking why the heck this is a secret law and requires fast-tracking. Obama says any member of Congress can look at any time. Sure – but they can’t keep a copy or speak about it. Who is it being kept secret from? US.A lot of Republicans are gung-ho for this, because they may be anticipating the same kind of cheap off-shoring we got post-NAFTA (a major accomplishment of Clinton the Republican).I don’t like it. It stinks.
moosemin almost 9 years ago
The secret clauses of this new trade agreement was most likely written by the private parties who want it, and will greatly benefit by it. As if GATT and NAFTA wasn’t enough!
Kip W almost 9 years ago
Obama and the Gops are on the same side. The long arms are standing in for the ten-foot poles he’ll touch them with.
It’s a lousy deal. I hope the liberals can sink it.
Godfreydaniel almost 9 years ago
Can we trade the current Republican party for the party of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and Eisenhower?
moosemin almost 9 years ago
Everybody; Open your mouths WIDE, as something is about to be shoved down your throat! (again!)
danketaz Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Everybody polka!