Because we need to celebrate in these dark political days, give a listen to how YOU, and thousands of people like you, helped kill (hopefully, forever), the dastardly Trans Pacific Partnership. After a short primer on so-called “free trade”, Jonathan speaks with two key people who organized the opposition, Lori Wallach, the director of Global […]
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Episode 4: The TPP Is Dead! The Inside Story On How We Won, and Lessons For The Future
Posted on 16 November 2016.
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Bernie Cheers No Vote Coming On TPP
Posted on 26 August 2016.
Bernie out with a statement on the TPP not coming to a vote this year…and this should be chalked up to our movement by the way, of the last year cuz magically the TPP stopped being thought of as the “gold standard”. Sanders Welcomes McConnell Decision to Block TPP BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 26 – U.S. […]
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The TPP Gets More Stupid Blind Love From “Free Trade” NYTimes (A Gift To Status Quo Prez Candidate)
Posted on 05 November 2015.
In the roll-call of truly horrendous Village transcribers of press releases (formerly known as “journalists”) a standout has been Jackie Calmes. And, today, she keeps her reputation intact with a truly awful piece about the Trans Pacific Partnership. To begin, Calmes has a long and storied career at just gobbling up government nonsense and spitting […]
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BREAKING: TPP Deal Reached, We Know Where Bernie Stands…
Posted on 05 October 2015.
Ok, so, now the fight begins in earnest. A deal has been struck to ram the Trans Pacific Partnership down the throats of the people. Bernie stands against the deal. Uh, HRC…no position. Breaking now: The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday agreed to the largest regional trade accord in history, […]
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BREAKING: Fast Track Will Be Blocked in Senate, But Action Will Be In House (Liveblog For Vote)
Posted on 12 May 2015.
Let’s be clear: The Senate is not where the action ultimately is going to be when it comes to defeating “Fast Track” and the TPP. It will be in the House. Eventually, in my estimation, “fast track” and TPP will pass the Senate–the Senate has always been much more pro- so-called “free trade. But, today, […]
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House Democrats To White House: Forget This Fast Track Nonsense, TPP
Posted on 08 January 2015.
Over the years, the Democratic opposition in the House to so-called “free trade” has grown, with more members opposed to so-called “free trade” than say back in the 1990s; the Senate has continued to be a disaster when it comes to building opposition to trade deals–basically, if you can’t stop it in the House, it’s […]
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Daschle Distortions
Posted on 05 March 2014.
Tom Daschle wasn’t the worst Democrat you could have in the Senate–yes, a back-handed compliment. Kind of populist on some issues. But, since he was defeated for re-election, he’s turned into a real corporate hack mouthpiece. Especially on trade.
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Does the White House Really Think People Are That Stupid?
Posted on 19 February 2014.
C’mon, seriously, has it gotten to the point of such desperation to pass middle-class crushing, poverty-enhancing trade deals that drive inequality that the White House treats its allies, members of Congress and activists as if they are idiots? That’s a rhetorical question.
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