Based on the mostly disastrous previous free trade agreements, I am skeptical about Obama's push to push the TTP through congress.
I understand that China's rising and powerful influence in the Pacific rim must be mitigated, but, again, based on other trade pacts, the results are not always beneficial to US workers.
So, whenever a prospect is controversial and the results doubtful.....WHY NOT SIMPLY PLACE A TERM ON THE TTP OF 3 TO 5 YEARS ONLY.....so that we may get a better feel on the agreement efficacy???
Free trade can be a good thing, however, this particular deal is bad for America because it gives other countries the ability to make decision for America. And Obama has proved himself to be a weak negotiator.
The main issue at this point, before whatever ramifications of the treaty are, is the secrecy and the underhanded and undemocratic manner the talks are being carried out in.
Those involved in the trade treaties don't want Congressmen and Senators to be able to read it, debate it, and look at the contents of the two trade deals (TTIP and TPP).
This is a blatant admission by those endorsing the TTIP and TPP that there are things in the deals that are unpalatable to the US public, otherwise they wouldn't be opposed to allowing everyone in House and the Senate to view the text - even if they had to agree to a nondisclosure agreement.
The whole point of fast track is an attempt to pull wool over everyone's eyes, give the bitter medicine, and hope that the US public takes it sitting down.
It is obvious that not every US company is allowed admission to this secret deal, let alone any elected representatives beyond a chosen few (who are biased in support the agreement and have no objectivity).
one needs to ask WHY is this deal so secret...? Why does a Congressman have to go to a secret guarded room to even read this bill...? (insanity) Why does our 'transparent' president want this bill passed so badly that he is even deigning to talk to congress members....?
as i see it Obama wants it real bad because it gives him power to deal with about 40% of the world's trade without his having to bother to deal with Congress anymore because the deal bypasses any future Congressional input or changes...
can you imagine this guy on a world power trip....? he has already proven that he will ignore our Constitution and laws and does not give a shit about America.....does anybody really think this guy would negotiate deals in our favor?.....why on God's green earth would we hand him this kind of power for even one day...? what gives with the republicans to even think about voting for this....?
also...the TPP commission that is created will be able to create agreements and laws that also bypass our Congress....this means that leaders of other countries will affect our laws and thus undermine the sovereignty of the USA...it effectively puts power into the hands of the likes of Obama and other leaders of the world which totally bypasses the American people...
it's definitely a big step in the direction toward the socialists' dream of a One World Order....
Why just 'socialists'? Most Corporations want an all-encompassing, all-controlling government, which is in their pocket and supports their interests above the American people.
Paul Ryan made his own version of Pelosi's 'We have to pass it so you can see it' recently:
Paul Ryan s Pelosi-Esque Obamatrade Moment It s Declassified And Made Public Once It s Agreed To - Breitbart
“It’s declassified and made public once it’s agreed to,” Ryan said of Obamatrade in Rules Committee testimony on Wednesday during questioning from Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX).
It is a bi-partisan attack on America, just one bill at a time. It is
SOPA and overturning the constitution all rolled into one, and if a politician in the US supports fast track, what they really mean is they support corporatocracy and an erosion of democracy in America.
They don't want Americans to realize this is a four pronged attack on basic human rights and the constitution:
1. Attack on internet freedom, and freedom of speech and expression.
2. Attack on democratic institutions.
3. Attack on workers rights.
4. Attack on consumer rights.
Though, the pain won't hit straight way, it will begin when the unemployment rate starts to rise again as millions lose their jobs, are cut off the internet for 'copyright infringement', and as the Supreme Court is gagged and overruled by the TPP, and TTIP.
Also the World Bank, UN, and economic cabal will run America's economy, and if you don't like it -
they will sue the government to enforce their dictates.
So begins the slow march to Brazil: