re: #101 Barefoot Grin

I thought it was worked out among various nations as a way to a U.S.-centered counterweight to China. How would that work if we negotiate individually with each country? Do you suppose China might have been against it?

But I was frustrated with Hillary for flip-flopping on the deal as she was forced on the issue by Bernie; and I was frustrated with Obama for not selling it in more simple terms. Maybe because the narrative that NAFTA alone was responsible for the hollowing out of the midwestern industrial base made any hint of support for TPP poisonous? I don’t know. Also, I’ve never known how true the allegation that the TPP would allow multinationals to hold governments hostage in court cases. I just wish there had been better discussion of it.

I have to say. I used to be more protectionist on trade but I really think a reasonable middle ground is needed and what Trump and Sanders both went at I think was a dishonest way of talking about trade deals especially Trump himself who has heavily benefited from those deals personally.