As the end of 2013 approaches, so does President Obama’s deadline for approving the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The TPP is a direct and deadly attack on sovereignty and representative government masquerading as a Pacific Rim trade pact. Currently, there are 12 countries negotiating in secret to create this regional trade agreement that some have called NAFTA on steroids. The number of participants could rise to a baker’s dozen should China be welcomed on board by the United States (President Obama has signaled that he would recognize the Chinese communist government’s partnership in the bloc). President Obama’s fascination with intertwining the economic welfare of the United States with China is perhaps one reason a recent commentator called the TPP “another disaster from a proven liar.” Writing in an op-ed for the Washington Times, Judson Phillips lists several of the principal criticisms of the TPP: Barack Obama is asking for fast track authority for the Trans Pacific Partnership. Consider that to be another version of “you have to pass this to see what is in it.” With fast track authority, there will be no hearings on this treaty. It will be negotiated then sent to the Senate for a simple up or down vote. The Senate will not be able to provide advice and consent because they cannot offer amendments under fast track.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 01:08:08 +0000
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