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re: pork barrel: somebody smarter explain this TPA shite that just got passed
Posted on 7/2/15 at 9:49 pm to Chef Leppard
Posted on 7/2/15 at 9:49 pm to Chef Leppard
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200 MILLION dollars was given in political contributions down both sides of the "aisle" by interests that would benefit to ensure its passage. wtf is your point?
Many voted against it, despite the contribution.
Those who voted for and against it are divided by party lines, not contribution amounts.
You asked for someone smarter than you to explain it to you.
And now you want to argue with me.
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Posted on 7/2/15 at 9:51 pm to SquatchDawg
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in your example what happens is the concrete manufacturer says "hey rig, it would be awesome if you could get wording in that gives preference to concrete companies that have XYZ compliance and meet Green Standard ABC..".and so on. Knowing damn well that you are one of the few that can qualify. You're kidding yourself if you don't think this happens on a scale bigger than we can imagine. How much is on the line? billions?
Have you ever helped a client write specs for a bid?
What's the alternative? Let the lawyers and real estate agents just make it up as they go along?
Posted on 7/2/15 at 9:53 pm to deeprig9
I never asked for a trolling response regarding special interest groups fattening politians for votes. I was pretty clearly asking what this trade bill contained that has so many people up in arms. Especially considering this all occurred conveniently during this flag dust up and barely made the news
Posted on 7/2/15 at 9:55 pm to deeprig9
Youre trolling the frick out my thread. and im not sure why
Posted on 7/2/15 at 10:06 pm to deeprig9
Negotiate in the open. I get that markets could move based on the negotiations but by crafting the legislation behind closed doors you invite criticism and shady deals. This shite affects everyone and should be considered as big a deal as the founders intended by requiring 2/3 Senate approval.
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